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How to Organise Event Check-in Process

GEVME

There are several ways to check tickets for an event (offline & online) that we can recommend. For different events, depending on the format and number of participants, the event check-in process may come in different forms. Below is an overview of the 5 most successful ways to design a check-in process for an event , as well as event check-in process elements and challenges: Print the list.

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How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”

Endless Events

The phrase “two heads are better than one” first appeared in the year 1546 and has stuck around for more than 500 years. In more modern terms, we might say that “teamwork makes the dream work” or any other number of cheesy team-building catchphrases. No matter if they’re old and timeless or modern and cheesy, the sentiment of these sayings is true.

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MPI Report: Meetings Becoming Shorter, More Frequent

Smart Meetings

The meetings industry is changing, and this is good news. The Fall 2018 Meetings Outlook by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) confirms that the industry is alive, well and thriving. The report described the results of an MPI survey that underscored that these changes could result in events being more impactful for their attendees. When MPI surveyed 2,200 attendees of an annual meeting for a global Fortune 500 company, two key trends emerged: an uptick in meeting innovation/engagement and

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When association leadership loses its way

Conferences that Work

Is it OK for a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit association to make large profits, pay its four top executives well over $1M per year, and yet do little for its members? In an astonishing article , Professor Dorothy Vera Margaret Bishop, FRS FBA FMedSci , who is Professor of Developmental Neuropsychology and Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford shares an example of an association that’s guilty of all of the above. “

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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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Award Show Ideas and Tips to Steal in 2019

EventMB

Everyone loves a great award show. But what makes an awards ceremony really stand out? Best practices, as well as tips from the pros are all here for you to create a memorable and glittering occasion. While food is a major component of award shows and other social events, there are a multitude of […]. The post Award Show Ideas and Tips to Steal in 2019 by Patti J.

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How Bombay Sapphire Is Getting Consumers to Unleash Their Cocktail Creativity

BizBash

Liquor brands are constantly experimenting with new ways to engage consumers through events. For Bombay Sapphire’s newest pop-up series, the.

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When association leadership loses its way

Conferences that Work

Is it OK for a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit association to make large profits, pay its four top executives well over $1M per year, and yet do little for its members? In an astonishing article , Professor Dorothy Vera Margaret Bishop, FRS FBA FMedSci , who is Professor of Developmental Neuropsychology and Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford shares an example of an association that’s guilty of all of the above. “

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How This Event Improved Communications With 2,000 Staff & Volunteers [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study from Michael Walker, Marketing Manager, Blerter. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. This case study explores how Ironman New Zealand, one of the toughest competitions in the world, improved communications, operations and incident response times for their event. The Event An Ironman Triathlon is recognized as […].

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Networking Opportunities for Attendees

GEVME

When planning a networking event format and events for the year, you likely know what results you want to achieve: gaining credibility in the market segment, expanding the audience of the brand, impressing key customers of the company, etc. However, communication among participants is no less important than the marketing indicators or reports of the speakers.

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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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Must Have Apps & On-The-Go Resources Event Pros Should Be Using

BizBash

With all the mechanics that go into planning, designing, and executing a successful event, it is no wonder why the.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Use Video for Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Not using video as part of your event promotion strategy? You’re not alone. Video is incredibly effective, but it can also be intimidating. You may want your videos to look polished and professional, but you may not have the budget to hire someone to do it right. Ideally, you might hope one day to have […]. The post 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Video for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Engagement: Driving Sales and Building Communities – Panel discussion in the Philipplines

EventBank Insights

[link] Yesterday's Event Engagement: Driving Sales and Building Communities panel discussion in Manila was very interesting. Huge thanks to all the attendees, amazing speakers: Luis Arcangel, RJ Ledesma, Kassy Pajarillo, Gigi Bautista, Stephen Ku, as well as to all our event partners: The After Six Club, Eventscape Manila, The Ripple Project, and the Philippine Craft Kings for the beer!

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New York Hotel Aims to Give Big Lift to Meetings Industry

Smart Meetings

Photo credit: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. Chautauqua Harbor Hotel will feature an arts and crafts-style facade that is highlighted by rustic stone accents, stunning grounds and large outdoor areas with patios and fire pits.

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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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23 Unconventional, Steal-Worthy Ideas From Recent TV and Film Premieres

BizBash

Entertainment studios have long been creating over-the-top, clever premieres and promotions for TV shows and movies. But for many recent.

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5 Unique Ways to Engage Your Event Sponsors

Eventbrite UK

Event sponsors are looking for partners, and not just a way to display their logo. To keep your sponsors coming back each year, you need to build a relationship. Nurture that relationship to make sure sponsors don’t pass you by when another event has a cheaper offer. Here are five strategies to keep your event […]. The post 5 Unique Ways to Engage Your Event Sponsors appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Lineup Ninja wins top event tech start-up competition

Event Industry News

Lineup Ninja has won the Launchpad competition at Event Tech Live 2018, the annual showcase of the best and brightest new technology for the events industry, which took place last week at the Old Truman Brewery, London. The competition, which is part of the Launchpad offering at Event Tech Live, was created as a platform for the next-generation of event tech companies, offering start-ups the opportunity to get in front of industry buyers and investors.

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7 Ways to Make Your Next Event More Eco-Friendly

Smart Meetings

When it comes to environmental impact, there is no getting around the rather large footprint the meetings industry has left behind in the past. Add to that the fact that we have been talking about how to throw green events for years, and you’d be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed with the ever-growing sustainability checklist. But making your events eco-friendlier is easier now than ever before.

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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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3 Ways to Use Wearables at Your Events

BizBash

Content is what your meetings and events are centered around, whether you are hosting an internal training session or a.

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Your Account-Based Marketing Strategy Could Be Missing a Huge Piece of the Pie

atEvent

You may have already implemented it, but if your ABM strategy does not include events, it's incomplete and possibly ineffective. By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about Account-Based Marketing, as it’s a hot and powerful strategic approach to business marketing. It's based on account awareness in which a company performs a high level of customization and customer relationship management to make customers or clients feel special and exclusive.

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2019 Design Events: 7 Recommended Options to Suit Every Skill Set

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

The promise of design events, if you go looking for it, is often thought about in the same way. If you attend, you'll get to be "inspired", to "network", to find out about "hot trends", and (sometimes) get free stuff. On paper, that's charming. But what if you actually work in design and want to find a specific conference to go to that suits your school of design, medium, or you know, real-life work?

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Together Women Achieve: Harnessing the Power of Sharpie and Sticky with a Crowdsourced Agenda

Smart Meetings

The first-ever Together Women Achieve meeting started with a hug. As attendees filed into The Village in the Financial District of San Francisco on Thursday, they were welcomed warmly and ushered to a swag buffet, where they picked their own gift bag items, just as they would soon be choosing their own agenda and action items. “This is all about identifying real problems and solutions by harnessing the wisdom in the room,” said Liz Lathan, co-founder of Haute Rock Creative, which produced the ev

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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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Emotional State: This New Tech Can Read Faces in a Crowd

BizBash

Developed in France, Datakalab is an A.I. facial recognition technology that analyzes attendees’ expressions and emotions during an event via.

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Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138

Endless Events

If you have not heard the term braindate yet, we need to talk! We believe braindates are the future of networking and you are going to want to incorporate them into your next event. We all want networking at our events to knock the socks off the participants, leaving them feeling richer for the experience, and braindates do just that. They allow you to use an app to connect to other participants and set up one on one or small group meetings based on shared interests at a specific location.

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Two day Event Tech Live smashes the numbers

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live 2018 (ETL) had the courage of its convictions, ramping up to two days and introducing more new elements, a 1-2-1 Meeting Zone and the New Experience Zone among them. And numbers were up an astonishing 35 per cent on last year as a result. While ETL has the traditional exhibition cornerstones in terms of interactivity, engagement and education, organiser Event Industry News’ relationship with its exhibitors and visitors, its commitment to fitting content, to new tech and start-ups

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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

Smart Meetings

Hyatt Corporation today confirmed to Smart Meetings that stories flying through the meeting planner world are true—the company will reduce commissions to third-party planners early next year. The following was received from a Hyatt spokesperson. Hyatt will be reducing commissions for third parties booking group business at hotels in the U.S. to seven percent, effective February 1, 2019.

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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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Take the 'Work' Out of Worksgiving with These Creative Catering Ideas

BizBash

You’re probably familiar with the concept of Friendsgiving (celebrating Thanksgiving with a group of friends either before or on the.

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How to Create Black Friday Discounts For Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Having travelled over the water from the US, Black Friday has become an integral part of many UK retail marketing strategies – both offline and online (via online counterpart, Cyber Monday). This year, the crazy discount day falls on Friday, November 23rd, and we’ll tell you what it’s all about, where Black Friday comes from, […].

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Design effectiveness = Data effectiveness.

Event Industry News

My agency proudly won its very first design effectiveness award back in 1997, courtesy of the Design Business Association (DBA). In the intervening years, there’s been huge change across the creative landscape: the rise of digital, the fall of publishing and the introduction of ‘experiential’ as a marketing discipline. Back in the 90s, the evidence/data to support claims of effectiveness was largely qualitative and anecdotal: surveys, quotes from attendees and client/staff feedback.