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How to Revitalize the Executive Networking Experience

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Extended Reality for Events: The Next Frontier in Event Technology

EventMB

Extended reality (XR) is taking businesses by storm, opening up opportunities for easy remote access and faster, safer learning. The emergence of augmented experiences—the strongest application of extended reality—has revealed an intriguing new playground for event technology. I get asked very often about what’s next in event technology. The past three waves of eventtech trends […].

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New Data: When & Where to Send Your Event Invitation Emails

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You know your emails are effective at driving ticket sales, but you’re not certain whether they could be doing more. On one hand, you don’t want to send too many emails and risk people unsubscribing. On the other, you don’t want to send too few emails and risk sales plateauing. What’s the right balance between […]. The post New Data: When & Where to Send Your Event Invitation Emails appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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7 Tech Tools to Help You Plan Better Events

Eventmobi

When it comes to event planning, it’s always guaranteed that you can expect to experience a certain amount of stress. Nevertheless, each of us would like to reduce the stressful aspects of our job. What comes to mind as you think of stressful situations when planning and executing your events? Maybe you’ve had problems with the venue equipment or catering services, or your attendees had a difficult time navigating their way through the event and finding session rooms.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Learning in community at conferences

Conferences that Work

Legendary Apple designer Jony Ive explains how learning in community helped Apple make the iPhone: “When we genuinely look at a problem it’s an opportunity to learn together, and we discover something together. We know that learning in community is powerful. It feeds and supports momentum which in turn encourages a familiarity and an acceptance of challenges associated with doing difficult things.

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4 Ways to Ruin Your Music Venue’s Reputation

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Reputation is everything to a music venue. But despite your best intentions, is your team letting things slip through the cracks that could sabotage your rep? The post 4 Ways to Ruin Your Music Venue’s Reputation appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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10 Best Web Font Combinations for an Event Website

GEVME

Most people can intuitively guess that standard fonts are not quite what you need for your event website. This is completely correct: Standard fonts in landing page website design are boring. Font combinations for an event landing page with a selection of colour and their own features are much better. The major insider secret when choosing fonts for site design is Google web font combinations.

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25 Event Trends Predictions for 2019

Eventbrite UK

Feeling excited about 2019 and all the opportunities the new year will bring? You should be! We asked 25 event professionals to tell us the key factors they think will shape the events industry next year and their answers paint an optimistic future. They believe events will become more focused on well-being, on creating emotions […]. The post 25 Event Trends Predictions for 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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6 Steps to Creating Event Merchandise That Your Attendees Actually Want

Social Tables

In this guest post, Bonfire CMO Kevin Penney draws on his experience in the world of custom apparel to lay out proven strategies for effective event merchandising. Whatever sort of events you host, maximizing revenue is likely one of your biggest objectives. Annual B2B events, B2C events, nonprofit fundraisers, and community-organized events must strike the perfect balance of increasing engagement while staying on budget.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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3 Email Strategies You Need to Use to Drive Attendance in 2019

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A whopping 91% of people check their email every day, but that doesn’t mean using email to promote your event is a sure thing. Hundreds of messages vie alongside yours for potential attendees’ attention. That means your standard newsletter in a busy inbox may languish unopened — or, worse, be marked as spam. That’s where […]. The post 3 Email Strategies You Need to Use to Drive Attendance in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Ways to Create a Killer CTA for Your Event Website

GEVME

Anyone who offers services online is familiar with the term “CTA”, which means “call to action”. On every page of a site that sells something, especially the landing page , this element must be included. How to create an effective call to action phrases correctly, how to make sure your event website works effectively, how to sell event tickets in the best way , and how to create a CTA button are what we are going to discuss in the following article.

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The 7 Best Free Event Technology for Conferences

Event Age by Swapcard

As an event planner or conference organizer, you know what it’s like to wear many hats. You're a master of crossing off items on a checklist in a time crunch. You work out your budget, land on the perfect venue and fill your program with engaging content. And while you know what you need to do, there are many fantastic digital tools available that can help you do it.

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How a Local Community Energized an Annual Event [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study from Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Go Media Canada embodies the best of Canada through rotating locations across the country. In the past, the event has struggled with the right mix of conference programming and attendee exploration. With the 2018 event held in […].

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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8 Hacks to Organize and Declutter Your Email Inbox for Good

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Event planners are notorious for being hyper-organized. But there is one unspoken chaos in your life that few people know about — the overflowing state of your email inbox. You know the feeling — with every notification, you see the giant pile of unread messages getting bigger. Some persistent emails clog every event manager’s inbox, […]. The post 8 Hacks to Organize and Declutter Your Email Inbox for Good appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Easy A(R): Simple Ways to Add the High-Tech Trend to Events

BizBash

Augmented reality isn’t a new technology. But in terms of events, it’s still in its infancy, slowly inching its way.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Yapp: The Budget-Friendly Event App [Review]

EventMB

Yapp is a simple and budget-friendly event app with fast setup and immediate publishing. Here is our review. Yapp: What Is It? Yapp is a do-it-yourself platform that allows you to easily create, edit, and instantly publish mobile apps that are compatible with both iOS and Android Devices. Yapp is a container app, which […]. The post Yapp: The Budget-Friendly Event App [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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The 9 Best Affordable Holiday Gifts for Event Planners

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If there’s a special event professional in your life, you know they already had your holiday present picked out months ago. (Their penchant for preparedness extends far beyond events.) You, on the other hand, are a little more last-minute in your gift selection. This list of holiday gifts for event planners will make shopping for […]. The post The 9 Best Affordable Holiday Gifts for Event Planners appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Would You Host a Dinner Party Inside a Moving Truck?

BizBash

On an uncharacteristically rainy night in Los Angeles, a group of actors, influencers, and members of the press met in.

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8 Frequently Asked Questions by Event Organisers

Eventbrite UK

“Hello, welcome to Eventbrite! How may I help you?” …for every organiser who calls our support team, this probably sounds familiar. Our Customer Experience team is online 24/7, every day of the week. We receive hundreds of calls a day and we aim to help organisers overcome challenges and achieve their event goals. For those […]. The post 8 Frequently Asked Questions by Event Organisers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Get your Free PDF Download

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The post Get your Free PDF Download by Get your Free PDF Download appeared first on [link].

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Make Your Events More Theatrical – #EventIcons Episode 141

Endless Events

A great event is very similar to a great theatrical production. There is the grand entrance , the setting, a narrative, building the story, emotions, and an ending that makes us think. On top of a storyline, there is the technical side with set changes, technology to enhance the experience and a cast that brings it all to life. It makes sense to make your events more theatrical to enhance the attendee experience.

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Touch Point: 8 Rental Items with Textured Finishes

BizBash

From hammered barware to faux shrubbery, these rental items boast subtle textures that are totally touchable. This story appeared in the.

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4 Predictions for Event Tech in 2019

PCMA Convene

Sync, Freeman’s proprietary second-screen technology, aims to give attendees the ability to tap into knowledge from everyone in the room. (Freeman). Event professionals are well familiar with the headlines about the industry’s continuing technological transformation. Building new opportunities with blockchain , broadcasting holograms , and 3D-printing a convention center — the road ahead seems to rely on machines, goggles, and robots.

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In Pictures: NAEC Stoneleigh – Open Day

Event Industry News

Powered by Splento. Powered by Splento. Powered by Splento. Powered by Splento. Powered by Splento. The post In Pictures: NAEC Stoneleigh – Open Day appeared first on Event Industry News.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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4 Ways Any Planner Can Offer Better Events

Smart Meetings

As massive, optimized systems such as Amazon and Netflix play an increasing role in our lives, the basic expectations of everything, including meetings and events, is rising. Due to the ever-greater need for customization, responsiveness and excellence, planners need to be on top of their game more than ever before, said Mike Dietrich, senior director of platform marketing at Cvent.

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10 Festive New Venues for 2018 Holiday Parties in New York

BizBash

With planning for corporate and office holiday parties under way, these new and recently renovated New York venues provide suitable.

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5 Event Marketing Strategies to Focus on in 2019

PCMA Convene

Convene asked a handful of mdg’s in-house experts for resolutions to inspire your event marketing campaigns in the coming year. Leverage more behavioral data. Adapting attendee advertising messages based on behavioral data is proving to have a massive and positive impact on results. To make this work, target attendees based on the educational sessions they’ve attended in the past, rather than their job titles.