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APRIL 18, 2019

You have countless event marketing options. And with that comes a paralysis of choice. Where to focus your attention and efforts? And how to come up with new ideas beyond basic social posts? What if you decide wrong? The thought of spending your marketing budget for naught sends you into a panic spiral. Your anxiety […]. The post 10 ½ Creative Event Marketing Ideas to Drive Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 16, 2019

(3 Minute Read). How To Get Exhibitors To Adopt New Technology. Are you interested in sharing your industry insights click here and share you story! . The “If it ain’t broke…” mentality sounds good if we’re talking about a bicycle or a toaster. But when we’re talking about business tech, people in every industry have a natural reluctance that blinds us to possibility.

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atEvent

APRIL 17, 2019

How many times have you attended an event, had a great booth with an energetic staff, handed out popular swag and collected contact information from hundreds of leads, but still had an underwhelming amount of sales meetings as a result? It's not for a lack of trying, but a lack of context. A huge topic we often discuss here is the need for capturing event lead context, and we thought it would be beneficial to go into some more detail about why that contextual data is so important.

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EventTechBrief

APRIL 18, 2019

By Michelle Bruno. Event management software (EMS), which automates the tasks associated with planning a conference, has been available for at least a quarter century. In the beginning, developers focused on core logistical tasks, such as agenda building, project management, speaker and content management and (for meetings with a trade show component) floorplan and booth sales.

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APRIL 17, 2019

Tony Duffy always assumed he’d follow his family’s footsteps and become a police officer. But from the time he was a teen planning parties in his backyard, live events were his calling — and even his police administration degree couldn’t change that. Fast forward to today: Duffy and his wife Gina are the principal owners […]. The post Utah’s Most Awesome Live Events Run on This Guy’s Passion appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 19, 2019

Video ads are one of the most potent tools in a marketing arsenal. So why do so many event marketers ignore it? According to a 2018 Animoto report on social video trends, 93% of business score new customers from video marketing on social media. Eventbrite research shows that 94% of event creators who use video say it’s effective. While both reports highlight the power of video marketing, they also note that less than half of event marketers actually use this effective tool.

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BizBash

APRIL 16, 2019

These new and renovated convention centers, hotels, restaurants, and other event venues are making a commitment to eco-friendly events.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Americans define themselves by the experiences they have. As an event creator, you need to understand how your event factors into this sense of identity. By creating an experience at your event that speaks to people deeply — that resonates with attendees and makes them want to share — you can build an event brand that […]. The post Infographic: Americans Would Rather Be Known for Their Experiences Than Possessions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Is there anything sweeter than summer? The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 15, 2019

While Liberating Structures include many useful ways to improve meetings and organizations, one of the “simplest” offered — “ 1-2-4-All ” — has a big problem. It claims to uncover a group’s “important ideas” in just twelve minutes. But in practice it invariably misses innovative ideas that need time for the group to understand and value.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 17, 2019

No matter how successful your event is, there’s always room for improvement. Whether it’s adding new features or optimising your event planning processes, there are lots of ways you can improve your event. And by striving to get better each time, you can become more effective as an event planner, proactively analysing your performance and […].

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APRIL 19, 2019

Americans are attending more live charity events than ever. One out of five of us recently attended an event to support a cause. If fundraising events are your passion and your job, this is good news. The interest — and the dollars — are there. The challenge is to cut through all the noise. With […]. The post The Secret to Fundraising Event Success: Storytelling appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Earlier this year, we started a little Social Tables tradition we like to call Friday Finds. The idea? End every week with a bit of knowledge about this crazy, compelling industry that we all know and love. Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events.

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BizBash

APRIL 16, 2019

The Event Leadership Institute shares essential elements when planning the dramatic audiovisual effect.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 16, 2019

Writing an event description that wins over attendees is both a science and an art. How do you sum up the blood, sweat, and tears of your work in a few sentences? By knowing what information to prioritise, you can write an event description that helps you reach more people and sell more tickets. Here […]. The post 9 Steps to Write an Event Description That Drives Attendance appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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APRIL 19, 2019

When a hurricane strikes a coastal community, images of the destruction spread rapidly through social media. Seeing the painful images, the sympathetic public acts fast to set up online fundraising campaigns and raise funds for the relief effort — all before the storm victims can register their shock. The ability to fundraise online and leverage […].

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Social Tables

APRIL 19, 2019

Great events require great staff. But sometimes you just don’t have the time (or the experience) necessary to hire the right people for the job. Which is why learning how to work with an event staffing agency is an important skill for any successful event planner. So before you start looking for staff for your next event, make sure you keep these helpful tips and ideas in mind: Reasons you should hire an event staffing agency Before you even consider which event staffing agency to partner with,

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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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EventBank Insights

APRIL 17, 2019

[link] On April 16th, EventBank and Pico Group co-organized a panel discussion on the topic of Data-Driven Marketing & Events so that we can dive deeper into the most hotly contested topic to date, data and how companies use it.The night kicked off with networking over wine and hors d'oeuvres and quickly settled in for the discussion. At the offset, EventBank started with a quick presentation to get the audience thinking about what event marketing data truly means to them, in hopes that thro

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2019

Craig Mitchell, a judge in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and members of the Skid Row Running Club, rest after a morning run. (Mark Hayes/Skid Row Marathon). As the sun rose in Los Angeles on April 9, the second day of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 2019 Convention & Exposition, a group of 140 attendees laced up their running shoes for a common convention morning activity: a fun run.

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APRIL 17, 2019

This is a guest post by Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater. Imagine stepping foot outside a conference: You’re greeted with ambient wilderness sounds and surrounded by real trees, woodland creatures, and even a small mountain range — but inside four walls. This 40,000-square-foot “campground,” which Salesforce brought to life at the 2018 Dreamforce Expo, […].

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Social Tables

APRIL 16, 2019

Think about how the meetings & events industry has evolved in just the past ten years. Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? We know we couldn’t have! After all, being an events professional requires as much continued education as any other gig out there. Which is part of why, here at Social Tables, we believe “every day is a school day.

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BizBash

APRIL 19, 2019

The restaurants, hotels, meeting spaces, and more for hosting events in Montreal.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2019

Two of east London’s top players in the events industry, the ArcelorMittal Orbit and Boulevard Events, are joining forces to offer event hosts an unmissable experience. Following a competitive process, the UK’s most exciting viewing platform, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, is upping the wow factor for its events with the appointment of Boulevard Events as its official catering partner.

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APRIL 17, 2019

Today, the very first shows for exciting new venture, The Arc, went on sale and we have to say—there’s nothing we love more than seeing those shows up and selling on Eventbrite Music. The Arc is a unique independently-owned 20,000-sq.-ft. live concert and event space—the first major venue of its kind in Queens, New York. […]. The post Eventbrite Music Lands New Long Island City Venue—The Arc appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Endless Events

APRIL 15, 2019

If you tuned in last week, you know Event Tech Podcast dived deep into the waters of how to save money on AV. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger sat down to share their tips on how this matter, so you can learn how to get the best value for your money. However, that was only part one of the” how to save money on AV extravaganza”! Today’s episode brings a brand new voice and a brand new concept.

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Eventsforce

APRIL 16, 2019

One of the main challenges organisers face around events is getting enough people to sign up and attend. But even when you hit your targets, there are still many out there who are interested in what your event has to offer but are unable to come for one reason or another. And this is where live-streaming comes in. Live-streaming technology has made steady advancements over the past few years and is gaining a lot of ground in our industry.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2019

By Louisa Watson, director of marketing, Wyboston Lakes Resort. Event organisers in the UK can boost delegate engagement if they do more to help them to make the most of ‘bleisure’ opportunities. The concept of enabling delegates to extend their business visit with leisure time at the venue or nearby has grown rapidly over the last ten years. According to a report from global research-based publisher Skift, 78 per cent of respondents agree that adding leisure days to business travel adds value t

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APRIL 15, 2019

Wondering how to book shows smarter, not harder? These 3 tips will streamline the process, freeing up precious brainpower to focus on other things. The post Time is Money: How to Book Shows Smarter, Not Harder appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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