Conferences that Work

MAY 21, 2018

The Solution Room is rapidly becoming a popular meeting plenary. Invented at MPI’s 2011 European Meetings and Events Conference, the session fosters active meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer support and solutions to the real professional challenges currently faced by participants. I’ve facilitated many Solution Room sessions, and it’s been consistently rated one of the most effective and appreciated formats I use.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2018

Use pop-ups to show off your host city to your attendees. The idea of the pop-up is not new, but it allows consumers to get a taste of a new products and experiences. You can use the pop-up idea for your next event. With attendees increased desire to get a taste of the city they are in, pop-ups can serve deliver while still keeping them onsite and engaged with your event.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MAY 23, 2018

Would you like a keynote speaker that is engaging, inspirational and entertaining, while being knowledgeable in their field and relevant to your audience? What event manager doesn’t right? There are many things to consider when looking for a speaker for your next event. The trick is to know what is important and what will have […]. The post How To Choose The Right Speaker For Your Next Conference appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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Eventmobi

MAY 24, 2018

Volunteering with 150 Days of Action. I’m very thankful for companies such as EventMobi that launch initiatives like the 150 Days of Action program. This program was launched to give employees the time and opportunity to give back to causes that we care about. And since the launch of the program last year, I knew exactly what I wanted to contribute my volunteer time towards.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Marriott’s has already begun for most intermediaries. A 30-percent cut in one’s business model is a tough pill to swallow for any company. It’s even tougher for those independent meeting companies that survive on commissions.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2018

Boring trade show booths don’t attract visitors and they certainly don’t help sales. But coming up with new and exciting ideas is costly and time-consuming. Or is it? These are our top 10 favorite trade show booth ideas and current trends in exhibition stands that stood out when researching this post: Hungry for […]. The post Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2018 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventmobi

MAY 22, 2018

Everyone who has helped plan or attended an internal sales kick off event undoubtedly knows how important they are to a company’s overall business objectives. That’s why it’s so important that it be planned properly and executed effectively in order to achieve maximum results. Below are 3 quick ideas you can use for your next sales kick off meeting to ensure it goes off without a hitch.

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EventTechBrief

MAY 22, 2018

By Kristin Veach. Rachel Stephan, senior event marketing strategist at sensov/ event marketing, has spent the last 17 years helping event professionals and associations promote their conferences and congresses. One of the most effective event promotion strategies she’s found has been using influencers to spread the word within their networks. Now with snöball , Stephan is on a mission to amplify the word-of-mouth effect and put the power of influencer marketing into the organizer&rsqu

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

One thing is for sure, you can’t spend a budget you don’t have; but what you can do is make as much use of it as possible. You won’t believe how incredibly flexible an event budget can be. Throughout our experience, we’ve seen quite a few strategies related to corporate event budget optimization. In this article, you’ll find six fundamental lessons we’ve learned.

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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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EventMB

MAY 24, 2018

This is a sponsored post by Aria AV. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology moves fast. Today’s latest and greatest is tomorrow’s old news, and keeping up with what’s hot can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Plus, new gear is expensive! Have no fear, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 […]. The post 15 Coolest Tech You Can Rent for Your Event by Aria AV appeared first on [link].

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

A corporate event is a unique opportunity for a brand to show appreciation to the present clients, and offer a friendly hand towards the new clients, partners, or even employees. The event itself is marked with unmatched sophistication. Whether it’s the fun activities one plan, formal brand introduction speech, or the ultimate food one offers to someone’s sophisticated palate, it all has to be done with a careful selection of the right caterer.

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Quickmobile

MAY 23, 2018

Incentives in the workplace are arguably one of the biggest motivators for employees, with many organizations putting emphasis on travel as the reward. In fact, according to the Incentive Research Foundation , 38% of all U.S. firms over one million dollars in revenue use incentive travel to motivate employees and partners. In addition, incentive travel is the most sought after reward among employees, beating out cash.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 22, 2018

Founding a festival is a dream many people hold. Whether your passion is for music, food, or the arts, organising a festival is an incredible way to celebrate and share that passion with others…but it’s not for the fainthearted. As these four festival founders reveal, it takes sweat, blood and tears to get a festival […]. The post How We Got Our Festival Ideas Off The Ground appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

MAY 23, 2018

A new report with unpublished research into what makes attendees say yes and show up at your event is ready for you. Get your free copy now. In this day and age, capturing attention and standing out against competition can be tough. We've summed up research-backed strategies and tactics to make sure the right people […]. The post The New Rules Of RSVP.

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Eventinterface

MAY 21, 2018

A corporate event is a unique opportunity for a brand to show appreciation to the present clients, and offer a friendly hand towards the new clients, partners, or even employees. The event itself is marked with unmatched sophistication. Whether it’s the fun activities one plan, formal brand introduction speech, or the ultimate food one offers to someone’s sophisticated palate, it all has to be done with a careful selection of the right caterer.

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BizBash

MAY 24, 2018

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit signifies not only the unofficial start of the charity circuit season.

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Endless Events

MAY 25, 2018

If you want your event to create a sense of awe and wonder, you need to engage the senses of your audience. These event industry trends below will do just that! For one, you can use projection mapping to deliver new interactive experiences to attendees without needing extra gadgets or apps. Offering unique food and drink choices is also a great way to delight often hungry audiences.

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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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Event Geek

MAY 24, 2018

As a marketing leader, you know better than anyone how quickly marketing priorities can change. That’s why you and your team probably leverage a project management solution to keep track of deadlines, calendars, and campaigns. While these types of platforms work wonders for digital marketers, content marketers, and even graphic designers, events are a whole different ballgame entirely.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 22, 2018

This is the seventh interview feature in our Female Leaders of the Event Industry content series – this week, we meet Sam Richards of Eventbrite. The post Female Leaders of the Event Industry: Sam Richards appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 22, 2018

For a region that is undeniably dominated by the entertainment industry, Southern California’s reputation as a home for major music.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Breakout sessions are a staple at conferences. If you are wondering what conference breakout sessions are and why more and more conferences are incorporating them, then continue reading. We will be answering all of your questions and more, below. A breakout session is when a large group of people is split into smaller groups to learn about different topics.

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ePly

MAY 23, 2018

When reviewing your conference agenda, you might notice that a large chunk of your conference program consists of back-to-back educational sessions. For your attendees, these large chunks of time will only mean one thing: the fear that all of these educational sessions will blur together and be forgotten! Trends change all the time when it comes to planning an effective conference and it’s known that audiences get more out of interaction in educational sessions, not observation.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

It will only become more important for event venues to provide high-quality internet access. That’s one takeaway from IACC’s fresh-off-the-press “2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report” that will likely not surprise you. But there are plenty of other findings that provide food for thought — and yes, F&B was covered in IACC’s research.

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BizBash

MAY 24, 2018

The iced tea brand Arizona has released a new line of products, but these latest additions aren’t drinkable—they’re wearable. In celebration.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2018

An allergist lays out your best choices to prevent attendees from sneezing through your event. This time of year is both good news and bad news for meeting planners. The weather is good enough for a beautiful outdoor reception, but it’s also allergy season, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 50 million sufferers in America.

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Caterease

MAY 21, 2018

Going green is trending everywhere these days. You can thank the Millennial generation for their influence when it comes to sustainability. People want to hear about, and they want to be a part of it. By using more and more sustainable practices in your catering business, you will appeal to a larger number of potential. The post How to Make Your Catering Business More Sustainable appeared first on Caterease.

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Event Industry News

MAY 25, 2018

The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions has signed a strategic partnership with Meetingselect, which offers one of the most successful and largest corporate booking tools in the world. The cooperation was announced during the IMEX in Frankfurt last week. From now on, meeting planners that visit the NBTC business platform to find a meeting venue or make a group reservation have direct access to the entire Meetingselect database.

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BizBash

MAY 22, 2018

Scarborough & Tweed has introduced exciting new bag designs that are perfect for event gift bags and stand-alone gifts. Scarborough.

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