EventMB
JANUARY 22, 2020
The frequent lack of child support at events has barred many parents from attending due to high child care costs, though there are signs that the industry is waking up to the issue. So, what's the state of child care at events, and what steps still need to be taken? Business events (and the […]. The post Conferences Don’t Offer Child Support and That’s a Problem by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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Endless Events
JANUARY 22, 2020
Everybody gather ’round because we’re about to teach you how to use WiFi as an event sponsorship asset! And the reason why we decided to bring you this topic comes down to dollar sign. So, anyone who works in the events industry knows that the price of WiFi has risen exponentially. And it’s not like you can put most events together without the Internet – maybe a silent retreat.
atEvent
JANUARY 22, 2020
According to a recent survey we conducted with Demand Gen Report, 54% of companies are increasing their budget for in-person events this year. But with bigger investments comes the need for smarter marketing. To come out on top in 2020, companies must be able to adapt quickly to legal and technological changes in the events landscape, as well as the evolution of the B2B buyer mentality.
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EventMB
JANUARY 22, 2020
With hundreds of confirmed infections in China and the first US case reported this week, what can you do to prepare? By now you’ve probably heard about the so-called “Novel Coronavirus” that originated in Wuhan, China. While the CDC and other regulatory bodies in the west have reassured the public that the risk is […]. The post As Coronavirus Spreads, Should Your Event be Prepared?
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Attendease
JANUARY 22, 2020
The events industry has been behind some of the most innovative tech conferences in the past decade. Opening the doors for new business prospects, these conferences are places where the top professionals meet and showcase their innovative concepts and bold theories for the future. Needless to say, 2020 is set to be another bar-raising year for event management professionals.
Eventtia
JANUARY 23, 2020
Event marketing is results-driven ?? and truly efficient, but only when done correctly. ??. Running events and expecting new prospects or clients to drop into the pipeline is merely wishful thinking. ????.
Hubilo Blog
JANUARY 23, 2020
Regardless of its size, the unavoidable truth is that your event is likely to create a lot of unnecessary waste and pollution. As a result, beginning to implement eco-friendly practices in an effort to improve the sustainability of your events is always a good idea?—?and with environmentalism rightly becoming an increasingly pressing issue across all aspects of society, there’s been no better time to start than right now!
Eventsforce
JANUARY 23, 2020
To promote an event successfully, you’ll need to create the right kind of buzz. And one of the easiest ways of doing this is using content that engages audiences – right from the start. In fact, not making the most out of the content you can create around yours events may mean missing out on a huge opportunity for brand promotion and highlighting what makes your event a “can’t-miss” experience.
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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
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 21, 2020
The Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders in San Francisco In early January served as an engaging and energizing way to kick off a new year and a new decade. I’ve been a regular attendee and active volunteer in PCMA for over 25 years and continue to be impressed at their willingness to take risks and incubate innovative ideas.
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JANUARY 20, 2020
Sustainability is more than a trend. In fact, a growing number of guests and event hosts have made going green a top priority in recent years. For instance, just 6% of respondents felt environmental responsibility significantly impacted their events in 2019, compared to 59% in 2020. This new decade ushers in not only a new […].
Gallus Events
JANUARY 21, 2020
Something exceptional is happening in Edinburgh and the whole events industry is on trial. Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay events have put the industry under the spot light, and the light has reached some very dark places. There is an old tradition in Scotland called first footing. My dad was the perfect “first footer”, tall, dark and handsome, the neighbours would say.
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 20, 2020
The Association for Software Testing (AST) has just issued a free guide to creating peer conferences. I believe the software testing community adopted my term “peer conference” for their get-togethers after a conversation I had with pioneer software tester James Bach in 2004. Reminiscent of my first book, Conferences That Work , AST’s guide provides a comprehensive entry-level guide to starting, preparing for, and running a peer conference.
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EventMB
JANUARY 21, 2020
With a strong scientific consensus that we are in a full-blown climate crisis, sustainability is a pressing concern. Events haven’t escaped widespread scrutiny for their environmental impact, forcing the industry to seek innovation and alignment. Between air travel, energy use, and excess food (not to mention booth installations, printouts, and giveaways), the average 1000-person […].
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 24, 2020
Using Airbnb is convenient for hosting events. It makes it easy to browse through the options online and allows you to filter based on the amenities and features you need in your event space. But since Airbnb is mostly residential, you may need to take additional measures to make sure a cool listing can transform […].
GEVME
JANUARY 21, 2020
We are in the first month of the new year, in fact, the new decade. In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. Read on to have a glance at each one of them. . In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views.
EventTechBrief
JANUARY 20, 2020
By Michelle Bruno. The event industry values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It presents frequent panel discussions on the topic at industry meetings and openly expresses disdain for non-gender diverse speaker panels. Many industry leaders rank the creation of diverse and inclusive events and organizations as not only a priority but a moral imperative.
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.
BizBash
JANUARY 23, 2020
Event Eleven's Tony Schubert created a lush cherry blossom forest for the award show's A-list after-party.
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 23, 2020
Most planners travel a lot. They are productive people, making it happen from California to Paris and everywhere in between. Traditionally, sourcing venues starts when a meeting or event is presented (or assigned), we seek out the right venue and then book the perfect space. One secret for finding that just right venue is maintaining a practice of continually seeking out other spaces to site while traveling.
GEVME
JANUARY 21, 2020
We are in the first month of the new year, in fact, the new decade. In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views. Read on to have a glance at each one of them. . In this blog, we have collected the top GEVME blogs of 2019, which were all voted by the readers and brought the most number of views.
Skift
JANUARY 22, 2020
20 December 2019: Eighth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Abu Dhabi. UNIS Vienna / Flickr Skift Take: As instant booking grows slowly among hotel chains, more boutique venues and co-working spaces are finding traction on digital sourcing platforms. — Andrew Sheivachman Read the Complete Story On Skift.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 24, 2020
Scottish Event Campus has added assistive technology called Recite Me to its websites to allow everyone to discover events and book tickets online with ease. The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) features the SEC Centre, five interconnected exhibition and meeting spaces, the iconic 3,000-seat SEC Armadillo and the SSE Hydro – a 13,000 capacity concert, sporting and special events arena.
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 23, 2020
You have planned every last detail of your event and you expect your client to love it. From the top-notch speakers to the world-class food, it appears that everything is going to be great—until one of your attendees confusedly asks, “What happened to the Wi-Fi?”. Not only do attendees want to plug their personal devices into the network—your speakers also rely on a strong Wi-Fi connection to load their presentations, not to mention its importance to various sound and lighting systems.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 23, 2020
Participants at Convening Leaders 2020 check out exhibitors at Moscone South in San Francisco. Figuring out the correct ratio of exhibitors to attendees can be a puzzle, members of the PCMA Catalyst group say. (Chuck Cotterman/PCMA). PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.
Endless Events
JANUARY 21, 2020
Welcome to today’s exciting conversation about MCs for events! And more precisely, how they can make or break your event. Before you join us on this wild ride, make sure you check out one of our previous episodes. It’s all about panels and moderation, and it will serve as a nice prequel for today’s show. Because this week, we’re diving even deeper into the topic of MCs for events.
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Event Industry News
JANUARY 23, 2020
Clients rely on event planners to be organised, efficient and reliable. They look to event personnel to provide calm in their chaos; to create a professional, streamlined occasion that aligns with the brief specified without the need for constant input. An event planner’s skills, experience and reputation should instil the client’s trust, allowing them to focus on their event objectives — be that to enjoy their wedding or impress delegates at a company conference.
Eventbrite UK
JANUARY 21, 2020
The market for live music is bigger than ever. Accordingly, event producers and venues are going bigger: more stages; more shows; more headliners; longer festivals. The thinking being that bigger means more revenue, which (hopefully) means more profit. But is bigger always better? The answer is more complicated than you might imagine. Live music’s success […].
EventSource
JANUARY 21, 2020
On a brisk, snowy weekend, the Estates of Sunnybrook team invited couples to their much anticipated annual Wedding Open House. Despite the weather, it was a full house event! Guests were invited to explore the multiple estates on the grounds, from the intimate Coach House and McLean house, to the grand, historic ballrooms at the Vaughan Estate. Big thanks to Samantha Ong Photography for being onsite to capture it all!
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