Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 30, 2017

Everything we take for granted about conferences, and planning them, faces disruption. Participants from all generations and cultures increasingly expect conferences to mirror their work and personal lives. They expect conferences that are authentic, connected, contextual, mobile, participatory, work-related and transparent. Savvy conference organizers meet these disruptions head-on.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 30, 2017

Event professionals are notorious for their incredibly hectic and often stressful schedules. When they’re not. sourcing venues , finding sponsors , sending invitations , accommodating dietary restrictions (there are a lot!), or hiring entertainment, they’re probably busy working out the logistical details of an event to ensure that everything runs smoothly—or spending time worrying that it won’t.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Do you want to reach a new demographic for your event or do you just want to extend your reach? Influencer marketing is a great way to do it. Here’s how you can get started with influencers from YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat. It’s hard to believe that social media is old enough to have an […]. The post How to Leverage New Social Media Influencers for Your Event by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Hans Bleiker tells a story about a group of scientists who spent several years carefully researching how to maintain the health of a deer herd, and determined that some minor changes in state hunting regulations would be very effective. At a public hearing, their entire case was undermined in 15 minutes by the testimony of a guy who loudly protested that his great-grandfather had helped his father shoot his first deer, his father had gone with him to shoot his first deer, and he’d be damne

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 31, 2017

Many associations are slow to change. Often association leadership views change as something that disrupts the peace. They want to maintain the status quo. When beliefs that we lean on and build programming around change, we flinch. We deny. We fight and scream to maintain the past. Yet, sometimes, these changes proceed forward like waves on the beach.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

A rumoured update to Snapchat, dubbed “Smarter Lenses” will bring a new layer of augmented reality data to the app. The update, believed to be part of the World Lenses feature added last fall, will recognize and allow AR tagging of real-world objects. Smarter Lenses According to technology rumor mill, The Information, Snap Inc. is working […].

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 30, 2017

We’ve scoured the web for the most innovative corporate events ideas on the block. Be inspired and make your next event really stand out from the crowd. The post 15 Creative Corporate Event Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Are you making some changes to your annual conference? Trying to upgrade your participant experience? Or introduce some new innovations? If you are, you need a conference intrapreneur! More than just one intrapreneur, you need a conference planning culture of intrapreneurship. Ultimately, you’ll want to develop a conference team of intrapreneurs. Perplexed About Intrapreneurs?

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 31, 2017

The coworking bug has spread to the events arena with many spaces opening their doors as potential event venues. It is an increasingly popular option for the flexible worker generation. These open plan spaces let freelancers and businesses rent a desk or dedicated office on a casual basis. In return, the coworkers get a professional work environment, without the cost of a fixed rental agreement.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2017

Whether you want to hire a speaker, be inspired or get some ideas about what a great speaker can do for your events, this comprehensive collection of great speaker websites can help. Every great speaker adds depth and dimension to an event and an incentive for your attendees to book (in some cases making it […]. The post The Ultimate Collection of Great Speaker Websites by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 31, 2017

Would you love a career in festivals? Successful freelance festival director Joanna Hedges tells you how to get started and climb the ladder to the top. The post How to Become a Successful Festival Director appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

Event Management 101

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Think about the characteristics great events have in common: flawless logistics, powerful communication, rich agenda, empowering experiences, and efficient websites. . Now take this list and cross off the thing you believe it requires the least amount of time and effort. Let me guess. Your choice is: efficient websites. Usually, you pick a good platform or app, introduce the data, customize the modules, click publish, and … ta-da, you have an event site!

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Eventinterface

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Join us for a virtual workshop and learn how you can use Eventinterface to maximize the sponsorship potential of your conferences, meetings and events. Join us and learn how you will be able to increase revenue using the Eventinterface included tools and features. During this 45-minute workshop, we will look at all of the areas within Eventinterface and how you can use them to recognize sponsors, add value for your sponsors and increase sponsorship revenue for your meetings, conferences and even

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Events

EventMB

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Like something straight out of a William Gibson novel, Oculus Rooms gives virtual reality (VR) users a new launchpad into the virtual universe. Last month, Oculus announced its new VR launchpad, Oculus Rooms. Although Oculus Rooms is currently only available for Gear VR users, it will be coming to the Oculus Rift platform sometime in […]. The post Oculus Rooms Provides Gateway To VR Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 31, 2017

Today we’re thrilled to welcome ticketscript, one of Europe’s largest self-service ticketing providers, to Eventbrite. The post ticketscript Joins Eventbrite appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

When you are working on an event, you are sure to encounter many diverse different personalities. From other vendors to family members to CEOs, it is important to be the central person who can work with everyone and make the magic happen. In some cases, you may find yourself in the middle of conflicting personalities , so it is essential that you are ready and able to make amends and keep everyone happy and working towards a common goal.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

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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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EventMB

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

There are very few fashion shows that are accessible to the masses but Victoria’s Secret have done just that. We analyse how they reinvented one of their main events to make their luxury products appeal to everyday people. If you have ever shopped in Victoria’s Secret you will know that their lingerie are luxury items […]. The post How Victoria’s Secret Reinvented the Fashion Show by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Deborah Kelly of London & Partners shares how the capital will continue to thrive as a global centre for events. #LondonIsOpen. The post How #LondonIsOpen Will Keep the Capital a Top Destination for Meetings and Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Pricing strategy may be as old as currency itself – which has its origins around 600 B.C. in Turkey and China – but since then it has been refined and researched to the point that it’s as much (social) science as it is art. Registration and ticket pricing strategy may not have as much research behind it as retail pricing methods, but the same techniques and strategies that are used effectively in the retail sector still apply to the events industry.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

The responsibilities of planning and executing a large-scale multi-day event is certainly no easy task. There are twice the logistics, twice the details, and is often twice the effort. However, when done right, it can also be twice the reward. One of the key components of a successful multi-day event is flow. Click To Tweet. There are hundreds of factors to consider when putting all of the pieces of an event together, (and I could go on about each one), but one of the key components of a succe

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EventMB

JANUARY 30, 2017

If you are starting to lose interest or feeling yourself losing the motivation to stick to your New Year’s resolution, these helpful tips and tricks will show you how to keep your goals alive for longer. This is the time of year that people make promises to themselves that they can’t keep and while the […]. The post How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Alive by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 31, 2017

For event managers that like to be on the cutting edge, this is the event industry news you need to know from around the web. The post The Big Event Industry News from January appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

JANUARY 30, 2017

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Fashion Events 145

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

The Airbnb Open team capitalized on LA’s weather and remade ‘what is normally a run-of-the-mill parking lot’ into a lively, informal, outdoor gathering spot. “Belong Anywhere.” It’s the invitation that Airbnb has used to instill its sharing spirit both in the hosts who list their homes on the peer-to-peer accommodations marketplace, and in the guests who use it to book stays.

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2017

Where there is data, there is cash – at least that’s true from the perspective of a hacker. With technology and connectivity on the rise, the opportunity for exploitation of data is rife. A recent hijacking of a hotel’s electronic key entry system highlights a new vector of attack for fraudsters and a continual security […]. The post Hacked Hotel Entry System Highlights Meetings Security Fears by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

CRM software can help event organisers gather valuable analytics, helping you develop your relationship with both existing and prospective attendees. The post Why Your Event Needs a CRM (and Where to Start) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

What are purposeful meetings, and how can we create and deliver more of them? What are purposeful meetings, and how can we create and deliver more of them? Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group has five ideas to get your wheels turning. read more.

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