Dealing with security is one aspect of event planning that everyone MUST be doing. But between us: do you think you’re doing enough? Ultimately, you are responsible for your attendees experience and that means safety too. If you’re unsure on where to start taking charge, that’s okay! MORE
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is the largest such show of it’s kind in the UK and is globally recognised for showcasing the latest developments in the aviation industry before opening to the general public for a weekend of entertainment. MORE
Companies across the world struggle to improve their Employer Branding activities. One of the great ways to create a favorable company image is hosting a charity event. The naysayers will tell you that you try to combine a noble purpose with not so noble branding goal. However, it’s possible. MORE
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the introduction of wearable technology at. festivals and events worldwide. MORE
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Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If MORE
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The EventMobi Experience Manager platform covers attendee engagement throughout the whole event life cycle, from registrations through to the live event and post-event analytics. Here is our review. EventMobi: What Is It? MORE
There is nothing that gladdens an event planner’s heart more than receiving positive feedback. Events are value builders that make the experiences of attendees the key indicator of success. But let’s be realistic here: positive feedback alone doesn’t pay the bills. MORE
Let’s say you’ve been appointed to run a government event of national importance or a confidential business meeting. In most cases, the first thing you’ll have to think about (after celebrating, of course) is event data protection. MORE
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Are you ready for a vast array of unique corporate event ideas ? If not, get ready. In this guide you'll find 25 unforgettable themes for your next corporate event. In this article you’ll find tried-and-true themes, enterprise level events, and never-thought-of-before corporate events. MORE
Facebook Local is a relatively new tool that’s getting more and more hype recently. That’s because the Local is, in fact, Facebook’s events feature, but in a form of a stand-alone app. MORE
There is a funny the Duck Face Rule. It means that you stay calm outwardly. The fact of the matter is that you actively row with your paws under the water in order to stay afloat but not a single soul should know about it. MORE
Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Britta Schellenberg, VP of Corporate Marketing Operations at Brightcove about scaling an event strategy, partnering with other events and getting the most out of video content. MORE
My Dutch friend and expert moderator, Jan Jaap In der Maur , recently shared an innovative format for an in-conference pitch competition he devised for the Conventa Crossover Conference , in Ljubljana, Slovenia: “There were also the Conventa Crossover Awards. MORE
EventMB is announcing the most comprehensive free guide ever written on event technology. The Event Tech Bible. Grab your copy now. Event technology has changed events forever. Whether it is attendee-facing or planning tech, events are extremely different from how they looked a few years ago. MORE
It’s been a rapid ascent for London-based tech company LiveStyled. Launched in 2014, the company provided the venue app for their first client, the O2 Academy in Oxford. Since then the business has rapidly grown to become the European market-leading platform. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
In this episode, we are covering the hot topic of hiring an event staff. We will discuss independent contractors vs W2 employee and which might be right for you. While there is no right answer, people have very strong feelings on what is best and you will see that today! MORE
Hornblower Cruises & Events ship near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Fall in love with the City by the Bay through its hotels, food, history, culture & theater. It’s not every day I get invited on a fam trip in my own backyard. MORE
Most conference and meeting professionals want the coolest, hippest, latest ideas and trends for their events. We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. MORE
Our brains make snap judgments of the people we meet within the first seconds to minutes of seeing them. Research has even shown that not only do first impressions last for months, but they interfere with people’s judgements, even if contradictory information is presented. MORE
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You can never get enough of what you really don’t need says Eric Hoffer. To paraphrase Hoffer, you can never get enough of conference fads, gimmicks and trends. We want more, more, more! Unless your a conference participant and we often have had enough!).
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There is nothing that gladdens an event planner’s heart more than receiving positive feedback. Events are value builders that make the experiences of attendees the key indicator of success. But let’s be realistic here: positive feedback alone doesn’t pay the bills.
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Britta Schellenberg, VP of Corporate Marketing Operations at Brightcove about scaling an event strategy, partnering with other events and getting the most out of video content.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Myriam Dumortier, Brand Manager of Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology and data offer lots of opportunities to understand your event and make it even better.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
My Dutch friend and expert moderator, Jan Jaap In der Maur , recently shared an innovative format for an in-conference pitch competition he devised for the Conventa Crossover Conference , in Ljubljana, Slovenia: “There were also the Conventa Crossover Awards.
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
There is a funny the Duck Face Rule. It means that you stay calm outwardly. The fact of the matter is that you actively row with your paws under the water in order to stay afloat but not a single soul should know about it.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
We’ve always done it this way and it’s worked. So why should this time be any different? It’s a classic proclamation used to silence any discussion about changing directions.
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Eventory
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Companies across the world struggle to improve their Employer Branding activities. One of the great ways to create a favorable company image is hosting a charity event. The naysayers will tell you that you try to combine a noble purpose with not so noble branding goal. However, it’s possible.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
EventMB is announcing the most comprehensive free guide ever written on event technology. The Event Tech Bible. Grab your copy now. Event technology has changed events forever. Whether it is attendee-facing or planning tech, events are extremely different from how they looked a few years ago.
Meeting Application
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Facebook Local is a relatively new tool that’s getting more and more hype recently. That’s because the Local is, in fact, Facebook’s events feature, but in a form of a stand-alone app.
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
We're proud to announce that Bizzabo has been ranked as a "High Performer" overall and as a "Market Leader" for the SMB category in the G2 Crowd 2018 Fall Report.
doubledutch
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Many event organizers miss out on valuable attendee insights due to lack of event app adoption. Event apps allow organizers to collect real-time data like content preferences, event activity, feedback, and social interactions.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
We are excited to announce the launch of a2z’s new Business Intelligence (BI) & Reporting Engine on a2z’s technology platform.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
The EventMobi Experience Manager platform covers attendee engagement throughout the whole event life cycle, from registrations through to the live event and post-event analytics. Here is our review. EventMobi: What Is It?
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the introduction of wearable technology at. festivals and events worldwide.
Aventri
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Our brains make snap judgments of the people we meet within the first seconds to minutes of seeing them. Research has even shown that not only do first impressions last for months, but they interfere with people’s judgements, even if contradictory information is presented.
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Some of us aren’t quite ready to let go of summer yet, but for event pros, the transition to fall is more than just that first pumpkin spice latte order and then changing leaves. With the spike in popularity for autumn weddings, the rule book on fall trends is being rewritten.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
It’s no secret that event planners have a stressful job. In fact, event planner has actually been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs in the world, alongside careers like Air Traffic Control. Seriously, it’s true.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
It’s been a rapid ascent for London-based tech company LiveStyled. Launched in 2014, the company provided the venue app for their first client, the O2 Academy in Oxford. Since then the business has rapidly grown to become the European market-leading platform.
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Are you ready for a vast array of unique corporate event ideas ? If not, get ready. In this guide you'll find 25 unforgettable themes for your next corporate event. In this article you’ll find tried-and-true themes, enterprise level events, and never-thought-of-before corporate events.
Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
This is a guest blog by Jo Bligh – a curator, producer and Artistic Director of Thorny, a platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol (UK) and beyond.
Eventory
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It’s a commonly known fact that global conferences have numerous advantages. Attending a big industry event not only offers you a wide range of inspiration and knowledge but it’s also a great opportunity to network.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is the largest such show of it’s kind in the UK and is globally recognised for showcasing the latest developments in the aviation industry before opening to the general public for a weekend of entertainment.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
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All Seated
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
In the early days of search engines, there were definitely a lot of “tricks” that worked to get websites bumped up in search engine results, such as using your keywords as much as possible and putting them in nearly invisible text.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
In this episode, we are covering the hot topic of hiring an event staff. We will discuss independent contractors vs W2 employee and which might be right for you. While there is no right answer, people have very strong feelings on what is best and you will see that today!
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Hornblower Cruises & Events ship near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Fall in love with the City by the Bay through its hotels, food, history, culture & theater. It’s not every day I get invited on a fam trip in my own backyard.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic venue located on The Mall, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. It is a creative and culturally significant building with two Regency rooms and a large Theatre space.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Kim Crayton is a personal inspiration of mine. She enables businesses to strategise towards growth by embracing inclusion in a meaningful manner that avoids pandering or buzzwords. Instead, she #causesascene , but more on that later.
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