Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 3, 2017
Personalization—it seems to be the 2017 buzzword for nonprofit associations and conferences. Everyone seems to be talking about it like here and here. Yet, personalization is more than technology. It means more than our past purchases or posts in social media. We have likes, dislikes, preferences, strengths, weakness, emotions, experiences and knowledge that do not show up in organization data systems.
Eventinterface
JULY 31, 2017
Take advice from these successful meeting and event planners. See how their daily routines and behaviors make them successful in their jobs. CAROLINE KAY. Event Director Extraordinaire with C.KAY International. I get up at 5:00 a.m. and get a head start on my day when it is quiet, especially when I am onsite, managing an event. I start my day by scanning my email, see if anything urgent has popped up.
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Conferences that Work
JULY 31, 2017
Although I have good reasons to champion meeting designs where the participants get to choose what they want and need to discuss and learn rather than a program committee , there is invariably a place for some predetermined presentations at conferences. Unfortunately, most program committees use a flawed process to select session content. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.
EventMB
JULY 31, 2017
Why paying too much attention to your inbox is actually a bad thing for eventprofs and what you really could be doing to manage emails more effectively. Email is useful communication tool that any event professional cannot live without but it is easy to be swamped with emails and dealing with your inbox can be […]. The post Why “Inbox Zero” Doesn’t Work For Eventprofs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 1, 2017
Do you ever feel caught between a rock and a hard place regarding your association’s education programming? For years, you’ve offered education to your constituents to meet industry or profession CE requirements. You’ve kept detailed data on content alignment with obligations, program and speaker approvals from governing boards, attendance, test scores and customer certification status.
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Eventinterface
AUGUST 4, 2017
Claus Raasted's professional title is Larp Guru, and he and his company specialize in spectacular live action role play events for an international audience. When he is not doing those events, he is active in the meetings industry, promoting new ways of looking at meetings from an experience design mindset. He's also got a past in reality TV, but these days, who hasn't?
EventMB
AUGUST 1, 2017
What are the key components of a successful experiential marketing campaign and how can event planners use live brand marketing to its full advantage without it costing the earth? Experiential marketing is live event marketing that engages an audience with a brand like nothing else. Clips of experiential marketing often go viral because of […].
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2017
As a conference organizer, how purpose-driven are you? Successful conference organizers are purpose-driven! They grow into purpose leaders that influence others with a shared vision and purpose. They evolve into meaning-machines. They design conference experiences that become meaning-making opportunities for their participants. And they make their planning teams’ work important.
Gallus Events
AUGUST 1, 2017
A few months ago I posted a view from a hotel bedroom and compared it to the view from a main meeting room in the same hotel. The bedroom view was brilliant, the meeting room view was terrible. Not uncommon is it? So when I had the chance to visit a few hotels in Germany I had that post in the back of my mind. Thankfully I managed to find a hotel in Dresden and one in Leipzig that got it right!
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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
Eventinterface
AUGUST 3, 2017
Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. She has hands-on experience juggling the event planning needs of multiple organizations, including budget preparation, contract terms, negotiations and analysis, speaker management, off-site events, exhibits and trade shows, and travel.
EventMB
AUGUST 4, 2017
Are your dreams of the perfect venue being dashed by the venue staff? Are you questioning your ability to pull off a successful event because of them? Worry no longer. We have some tips to help you smooth over any problems with a difficult venue. If event planners could always handpick our teams, life would […]. The post 10 Tips for Working with a Difficult Venue by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 2, 2017
Dealing with dropouts is always a challenge for organisers when tickets are free. Discover the ways 9 planners manage attendance at free events. The post 9 Planners on How to Manage Attendance at Free Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Social Tables
AUGUST 4, 2017
The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in relevant, current trends, you’ll be able to gain an edge in the market over competitors. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Gain an edge over competitors by staying relevant with current event trends.
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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!
Eventinterface
AUGUST 1, 2017
Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. In the past, our responsibilities mainly entailed logistics, and attendee, venue, and vendor management. Now, it is no longer enough for planners to be experts in these fields alone. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes.
EventMB
AUGUST 2, 2017
Every now and then, a festival, planned to perfection still manages to fail. What can eventprofs learn from four recent festivals canceled on the day? Thousands of people gathered in one place to enjoy a live event experience; what could go wrong? As any event planner will tell you, anything can go wrong on the […]. The post When Festivals Fail: What Can Eventprofs Learn?
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 1, 2017
Juliet Freud from The Brewery provides some top tips on avoiding dull meetings by injecting some creativity to ensure your meetings are worthwhile. The post Six Ways to Turn Dull Meetings into Productive Sessions appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Social Tables
AUGUST 3, 2017
In any type of contract work, miscommunication can arise between the contractor and client. This is why a verbal agreement is never enough. You need a written contract to outline the terms and conditions of your service. A contract will be the go-to source in the event of a dispute. So be sure to always include these features in your event planning contract.
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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.
Eventinterface
JULY 29, 2017
A former member of the Society of Government Meeting Planners, Meghan Lee has planned major public relations events around the country and has worked at events sites, such as Red Rocks, Pentagon, Boston Convention Center, and has designed and managed a conference on a Western-Caribbean cruise. She has over ten years of experience with athletic, political, government, military, and social events.
EventMB
JULY 29, 2017
Delve into a miniature world with these teeny, tiny desserts that are crowd pleasers and bound to get attendees talking. Miniature desserts are a cute trend that look great displayed on a food station or passed on serving trays. In an increasingly health conscious environment, bite-sized delights are a great way for attendees to have […]. The post 18 Delicious Miniature Event Desserts by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
JULY 31, 2017
With video predicted to account for 79% of global internet traffic by 2020, it's a form of media that event organisers need to use to promote events. The post How To Use Video For Event Marketing: Before, During, and After appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Social Tables
AUGUST 1, 2017
The saying from Benjamin Franklin goes, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. Planning an event in a vacuum could result in misaligned expectations and worse, make it difficult to deliver on a high-quality event.
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BizBash
AUGUST 4, 2017
Healey Lincoln, a car dealership in Goshen, New York, has revved up the test-drive concept to a new level. Owned.
EventMB
AUGUST 3, 2017
In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As the founder of an event catering company, here is my […]. The post Confessions of an Event Caterer by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 3, 2017
Life as an event organiser is hectic at the best of times, let alone the event day itself. Running around at 100mph with a million things on your mind can get a little draining to say the least. When the last attendee has left and all is packed up, there’s nothing more you want to […]. The post De-Stress After You’re Event with a Spa Day on Us appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
EventBank Insights
JULY 30, 2017
The 2017 ACCE Annual Convention. EventBank just finished up four awesome days in the country music capital of the world: Nashville, Tennessee. This past week, EventBank hosted their #L aterParty during the 2017 ACCE Annual Convention. This was a great opportunity for our CEO Eric L. Schmidt and other colleagues to meet with hard-working chamber executive leaders and enjoy some good country music.
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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!
BizBash
JULY 31, 2017
1. DISASTROUS POKEMON GO FEST RESULTS IN CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT: Niantic, the company that created the massively popular augmented-reality Pokémon Go.
EventMB
AUGUST 3, 2017
This is a sponsored post by Dana Tom, Product Marketing Specialist at Eventbrite. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. The event is weeks away and sales are lower than expected. You scramble to find budget for more ads, or panic and overwhelm your social media followers with sales links. Sound familiar? It’s time […].
Eventbrite UK
JULY 31, 2017
Heard of RFID but unsure what it actually is? To understand how this technology can be used at events, check out these 5 examples from around the world. The post 5 Interesting Ways to Use RFID at Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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