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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
As an event planner, you’ve seen it all. Backstage melt downs, equipment failure, last-minute cancellations. No matter the storm, you’ve weathered them all. And despite the stress, you’re still crazy about events, even when your calendar is booked solid at least four months out. Almost nothing can ruffle your feathers. Well, except maybe when your […].
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Everybody take notes because we’re dropping some wisdom about event presentations. And this is a topic that will resonate with all event profs out there. Because at the end of the day, what do good presentations mean? Well, they mean that your attendees have an amazing experience. And they mean that your speakers also have a fantastic time. Two things that ultimately come together to represent an event you’re proud of.
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Oveit
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Recently, you’ve hosted an event and you feel like your hard work finally paid off. Ticket sales were above expectations and you managed […]. The post Your event: Successful or not? appeared first on Oveit.com.
BizBash
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
From attention-grabbing ceiling decor to standout floral design, here are the best event design ideas from the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the Golden Globes, and the Emmys.
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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.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
This video was produced by EventMB and Skift via the SkiftX Creative Studio in partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. If you want to join the ranks of event planners evolving into event strategists, you’ll need to understand all the trends and best practices defining the future of the industry. We’re still in the […]. The post 9 Practical Tips for Staying on Trend in 2020 by Venetian appeared first on [link].
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Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Why would you want to share information, not hoard it? In today’s cutthroat business environment, isn’t exclusive knowledge synonymous with power — and the ability to make money? Well, if you’re a stock trader or house flipper, maybe. But I’m a consultant who has long subscribed to Jerry Weinberg’s Seventh Law of Marketing : “Give away your best ideas” and Credit Rule : “You’ll never accomplish anything if you care who gets the credit̶
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Welcome to this week’s #EventIcons, where we’ll discuss the topic of diversity and inclusion in events. And if you’ve been following us for a while, you know this isn’t new. Because we find this to be such an important conversation, we’ve covered it a few times already. However, things like diversity and inclusion in events will always remain extremely important.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
First the Mobile World Congress, then Cisco, then Facebook. Large events are being canceled around the world over fears of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Is this wave of cancellations justified or is it just an overreaction? Last week was one that the event industry will remember for a while. We have to go back to […]. The post Why is Coronavirus Forcing Planners to Cancel Events?
Picatic by Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Living the life of an event planner comes with some pretty amazing highs. Like receiving your 50th five-star review, or hearing back from your sponsors that your event was the best partnership they’ve ever had. But with the highs come the lows. Waking up at 3 am stressing over a particularly demanding client. Scrambling through […].
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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
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Global electronics brand, Samsung, and Cheil Worldwide, its executive marketing agency based in Seoul, Korea, brought the Galaxy Unpacked launch to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on Tuesday 11 th February. Here, the brand unveiled its Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Buds+ devices. In a world-first, the entire event was captured #withGalaxy—all livestream footage came courtesy of the Galaxy S20, a new series of smartphones designed to fundamentally change
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
It’s the conversation you always wanted but never had – wages in the events industry! Because we all know that in this industry, this topic is very taboo. And what do we do better than anyone else here in Event Brew? We talk about the sensitive topics that everyone is too afraid to tackle. So, just in case our episode about controversial speakers wasn’t enough, we’re going after the money.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
This video was produced by EventMB and Skift via the SkiftX Creative Studio in partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. If you want to join the ranks of event planners evolving into event strategists, you’ll need to understand all the trends and best practices defining the future of the industry. We’re still in the […]. The post 9 Practical Tips for Staying on Trend in 2020 by Venetian appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Adding a sense of financial security and helping to cover expenses incurred throughout the planning process, it’s easy to understand why advance ticket sales are an event organiser’s best friend. Here’s how to give this important revenue stream a boost. The good news is that, this year, we saw an increase in the number of […]. The post Here’s Why (And How) You Should Sell More Tickets In Advance appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
By Sarah Hill, content writer, Seven Events Ltd. So, you’ve got your venue picked, your speakers lined up, and the invitations sent out. But although it may seem like that’s the lion’s share of work is completed, you can’t overlook a crucial part of any successful event that must be carefully considered if you don’t want to leave your guests disappointed.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Event Spaces: How to Create Event Spaces that Spark Learning and Connection. AV Techniques: Projection Blending 101 – Basics You Need To Know! ? Want to learn more about designing the perfect event space to foster connections and learning? Watch this webinar about Designing Your Event With Connectivity In Mind! ?? Events being cancelled due to coronavirus.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Growing rapidly, the number of reported COVID-19 cases has now reached over 75,000 worldwide — and event planners have even more cause for concern than the general public. With the recent cancellation of Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) along with a host of other global events, planners have plenty of reason to feel uneasy […]. The post Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Logo placements aren’t enough to increase sponsorship revenue this year. To win more valuable brands, you’ll need to offer sponsorship benefits like these. The post 5 Innovative Sponsorship Benefits Your Event Can Offer appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Last summer (2019), 107 scientists for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that the West’s high production and consumption of meat and dairy products are fuelling global warming. The report states that making more plant-based decisions about our meals can help mitigate climate change. Environmental scientist from Aberdeen University, Professor Pete Smith, commented: “We’re not telling people to stop eating meat.
Oveit
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
For the last 37 years, event professionals from all over the world meet up in London for International Confex, Each February brands, agencies, […]. The post Confex 2020. Introducing our Economy as a Service Software appeared first on Oveit.com.
Skift
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Event rentals are on the rise in 2020. Miguel Henriques / Unsplash Skift Take: Event rentals are poised to grow throughout 2020, suggesting that event planners want no part of seeing this sector consolidate. Planners still prefer traditional procurement methods, with as many choices as possible. — Lauren Ward Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventSource
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The Love by Lynzie Events + Design Pop-Up Chapel Co. strikes again – this time, on Valentine’s Day at the The Globe and Mail Centre ! What could be sweeter than getting married on the most romantic day of the year with our gorgeous city skyline in the background? We’ll wait. With a handful of top tier vendors in their corner, the LBL team is always prepared to go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience for all of the couples and their closest friends and family –
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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.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Oveit , the fintech company headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, is exhibiting this year at International Confex. Head to stand L24C to learn how the company can transform your event payment solutions. Here’s what they have to say…. We work on what we call “the last mile of payments” – localised payments for events and venues. We propose a new way of seeing banking and payments operations – one where data and computing operations are decentralised.
Eventsforce
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Want the lowdown on all things event technology? In your inbox, every week. . Creating buzz and excitement around your events is so important as it makes it easier to convince people why they should attend in the first place. As well as encouraging them to sign up, successful event promotion can also drive people to share their experiences more and come back year after year.
TicketBud
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Designed for event organizers, our mission is to make it as easy as possible for organizers to successfully create, manage and sell tickets for their events. Now we’re making event advertising easier, with the launch of Ticketbud Ad Engine. . Ticketbud is excited to introduce our powerful new advertising feature, designed to make highly targeted social advertising easy and intuitive for event organizers.
Stova
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
The event world is booming in North America. Last year, Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando, FL were the top three cities for which events were held. However, as 2020 takes off, planners are mixing it up — and getting more bang for their buck — in these 5 U.S. destination cities on the rise.
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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!
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
After it was reported that the coronavirus shut down the world’s largest phone trade show in Barcelona, it is now understood it has impacted a conference here in the UK. A patient of the coronavirus was one of 250 delegates that attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre on 6 th February. Though the patient’s symptoms did not appear until three days post-event, efforts are being made to contact the other delegates.
EventSource
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
This week The Albany Club opened its handsome doors to the public, inviting newly engaged couples to envision their special day inside this important and historic building. Nestled in the heart of Old Toronto, guests enjoyed a sunset stroll across King Street East to be welcomed by the charming and well-dressed team at Albany upon arrival. They were invited to tour the four remarkable floors and awe-inspiring roof-top patio, brought to life by a brilliant team of Toronto wedding vendors.
Eventbrite UK
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
We talk a lot about how to organise and market a great event, but where you hold it also has a huge impact on its success. Our latest Event Trends Report revealed the UK and Ireland’s events industry is experiencing a period of stability. However, 58% of respondents plan to hold more events, 37% think […]. The post 5 Ways The Event Venue Landscape Is Changing appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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