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Six ways to keep attendees comfortable and improve your event

Conferences that Work

While stuck in cramped seats during a six-hour Boston to San Francisco flight recently, my wife gently pointed out that I had become quite grumpy. She helped me notice that my lack of body comfort was affecting my mood. Luckily for me, Celia remained solicitous and supportive, reducing my grouchiness, and once we were off the wretched plane my spirits lightened further.

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Snapchat Vs Instagram: The Battle For Events

EventMB

As the game of one up and catch up continues between Instagram and Snapchat, we discuss why both platforms are important to eventprofs and how events can capitalize. It seems the battle for supremacy between Instagram and Snapchat will never end. Just the other week, Instagram launched a new feature called “Face Filters” which allows […].

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New Study Shows Brands Expect to Invest More in Events

BizBash

Brand experiences—from trade shows and sponsorships to virtual- or augmented-reality experiences and pop-ups—are an essential part of the marketing mix.

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15 Business Leaders on How to Make Difficult Decisions

Eventbrite UK

Making difficult decisions that affect your business, staff and customers can be tough. We asked 15 business leaders to share their experiences. The post 15 Business Leaders on How to Make Difficult Decisions appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Reassuring news for event professionals from WillRobotsTakeMyJob.com

Conferences that Work

Reassuring news for event professionals from WillRobotsTakeMyJob.com. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: What I learned about event professionals at EventCamp East Coast One of the reasons I love to facilitate Conferences That Work is that I get to learn interesting things about the culture of the participants. Whoever they are—young developing leaders, Ask Me Anything About Event Production—Today!

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10 New Venues in Toronto for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Toronto eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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2 Quick Ways to Sell More Tickets on Facebook

Eventbrite UK

It's easy to sell more tickets on Facebook if you have the right tools in place. We spoke to Facebook's very own Allison Hoffman to find out how. The post 2 Quick Ways to Sell More Tickets on Facebook appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Innovative Meeting Formats

PCMA Convene

Attendees who want more from their meetings don’t want to sit and listen passively to a formal presentation. They have expectations of involvement. They don’t want to hear canned answers to prepared questions, and they have a radar for inauthentic content and rigid control. They are accustomed to having input on all kinds of institutional reform, and aren’t averse to disrupting the model if the model doesn’t work for them.

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101 Event Planning Ideas For Under $100

EventMB

For limited budgets here are a variety of event planning ideas that you can accommodate for under $100. When the budget is running out, or you don’t have that much to begin with, low-cost ideas can be just what you need to ensure your event is a success or add some special touches. From organisation […]. The post 101 Event Planning Ideas For Under $100 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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10 New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Eventbrite Partners With Jo Cox Foundation’s The Great Get Together

Eventbrite UK

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with the Jo Cox Foundation’s The Great Get Together to help bring communities all over Britain closer together. At over a hundred thousand community events like street parties, BBQs, games of football or bake offs, organised by local volunteers, The Great Get Together aims to organise the biggest neighbourhood […].

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How to get events merchandise right

Event Industry News

Merchandise is a very important part of your promotional output during an event. From literature, to handy tools, to completely unique objects, there’s consideration in every offering. We’ve enlisted the experts from the Mason Frank International events team, Nicola Lloyd, Stephanie Wright, and Rachel Long, to give us their input on what events merchandise works, […].

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Unlock 25 Productivity Secrets From Tools Eventprofs Use Everyday

EventMB

There are lots of tools event planners use everyday to stay productive. Here are some tricks to make them even more useful. Event professionals have a lot of resources at their disposal but just because you use them doesn’t mean you know all of their secrets. We delve into some of the everyday tools of […]. The post Unlock 25 Productivity Secrets From Tools Eventprofs Use Everyday by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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5 Things Event Organisers Can Learn from Amazon

Eventbrite UK

It's hard to deny that Amazon has near-perfected the formula for e-commerce success. Let's take a look at how event organisers can learn from them. The post 5 Things Event Organisers Can Learn from Amazon appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Technology Awards 2017 Judge’s Spotlight: Jason Allan Scott

Event Industry News

This week’s Judge’s Spotlight falls on Jason Allan Scott, an award-winning event professional, serial entrepreneur who has created and sold several companies. Full Name: Jason Allan Scott Company: Eventrepreneur Ltd Job Title: MD Entrepreneurial consultant, Professional Speaker, Best Selling Author, Startup impresario and a part of Tim Ferris’s NR set.

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13 Tactics For Event Planners To Stay Calm In All Situations

EventMB

Event planners take pride in appearing unruffled, calm and collected, but this can be super challenging in certain situations. Here are some tactics for ‘keeping your cool’ at all times. Remaining calm is important, particularly when dealing with high-pressured situations. Handling problems like a pro makes you look more professional, confident and in control and […].

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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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26 Big Ideas and Buzzed-About Moments From the 2017 Upfront and NewFront Season

BizBash

Broadcast television networks and digital media companies played it safe during this year’s Upfront and NewFront season, with traditional presentations.

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How an Effective Email Marketing Campaign Can Drive Registration

MeetingsNet

An EventBrite study explores ways event email marketers can grow their lists, time their messages, and sell more tickets. While using social media channels to get the word out about your meeting or event might be getting all the attention right now, don’t make the mistake of discounting a tried-and-true channel 91 percent of us check every day: email. .

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Absolute Taste styled and catered the Mercedes-Benz World Summer Showcase

Event Industry News

Mercedes-Benz World hosted its Summer Showcase on Wednesday 24th May drawing nearly 200 guests from the events industry, including Vodafone, Monster Energy and Deeper Blue. The event brought to life the multiple uses of the venue; from conferences, exhibition space and a backdrop for team building through to being a spectacular setting for dinners and […].

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17 Amazing Event Lighting Effects

EventMB

Lighting can transform your event and can be a cost effective way to make an impact. Here are some inspirational event lighting examples that create amazing and powerful effects. With the ability to cater to a range of budgets and to create branding or sponsorship opportunities, lighting can transform a venue and easily change the […]. The post 17 Amazing Event Lighting Effects by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Amps, Watts, and Volts: What's The Difference?

BizBash

Power 101 This is actually not nearly as complicated as it might seem. Power requirements are determined using three elements: Watts Watts measure.

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Human Resilience as a Business Model

PCMA Convene

Bonnie Canal is a managing partner of The ResiliencyInstitute, a New Orleans–based company that specializes in business continuity — how to keep a business operating in the face of disruptive events.As a New Orleans resident, Canal has witnessed more than her share. From the Deepwater Horizonoil spill to hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and the like, thecity “just seems,” she said, “to be in the epicenter ofthese terrible disasters.”.

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The Bulb becomes first events industry ‘B Corp’

Event Industry News

Socially conscious events company, The Bulb, has become the first UK events agency to be certified as a B Corp organisation. The company has now joined a growing movement of businesses that hold the standard, with a combined revenue of over £36billion and including Patagonia, Kickstarter, Etsy, Natura, Pukka, Divine Chocolate and Ben and Jerry’s. […].

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11 Meetings You Need for an Awesome Event

EventMB

Meetings often have a bad reputation as a good way of wasting time but these eleven types of actions will ensure everyone’s on track and working towards a successful event. Meetings get a bad wrap: “A meeting is an event in which the minutes are kept and the hours are lost.” And who can forget […]. The post 11 Meetings You Need for an Awesome Event by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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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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10 New Venues in Los Angeles for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Los Angeles eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Falkirk Gin Festival: Scaling Our Drinks Festival With Technology

Eventbrite UK

Falkirk Gin Festival moved to Eventbrite in 2016 and are seeing great benefits from the technological advances that were missing with an in-house system. The post Falkirk Gin Festival: Scaling Our Drinks Festival With Technology appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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The Ultimate Fundraising Event Checklist for Nonprofits

Capterra Event Management

Fundraising isn’t just emails, cold calls, and boring meetings. You have to put on a events to engage to attract fund new ideas and a fundraising event is exactly the way to do it. Not all fundraising events are the same; some are fancy galas , while others involve hundreds of people running into the ocean in the dead of winter (I’d rather just donate the money).