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Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. MORE
We love stories. They connect on a personal and emotional level. We trust them more than statistical evidence. Unfortunately, we tend to overgeneralize from others’ stories, from anecdotal information and from small sampling sizes. MORE
It’s easy to pick out an event planner’s car — it’s the one littered with a carefully curated collection of junk and just-in-case gear. MORE
Post authored by Emily Richmond, Social Media Marketing Specialist. You grew up with social media, so it must come easy to you, right?”. As a millennial, I get this question a lot. I was in middle school when Myspace was popular. MORE
You’ve no doubt heard many stories about the power of experience design and how it can change the trajectory of events. However, you probably haven’t heard how it can drastically change the trajectory of someone’s career. Until now. Meet Taylor Ward. Taylor’s story doesn’t begin like most event or meeting professionals. MORE
Applying a story arc to the conference can activate participants’ brains. And you want stimulated, motivated engaged brains during your event for sure! A story arc is an extended, continuous storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television series, comic books, video games, films etc. MORE
Live video tells rich, intimate stories, making event-goers feel like they’re part of the action — which is why Facebook Live has become a standout format for reaching all types of attendees. MORE
Change is hard. Foresight—looking forward—is hard. Because we prefer certainty and concreteness to ambiguity and abstraction. Becoming a new normal leader requires shifting your perspective. MORE
Ever found yourself wishing for an extra staff member to handle tedious event planning workflows? Try turning to technology instead. MORE
Tony Duffy always assumed he’d follow his family’s footsteps and become a police officer. But from the time he was a teen planning parties in his backyard, live events were his calling — and even his police administration degree couldn’t change that. MORE
Today, anyone can raise money online for a cause they care about. It’s empowering, but it also creates a lot of noise. Audiences are overwhelmed with opportunities to make donation choices. MORE
Want to give your attendees a swag bag that really stands out? Use these swag ideas to bring your event brand to life. The post 13 Original Swag Bag Ideas to Thrill Your Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Event Planning & Promotion Attendee Experience Branding Swag MORE
Talking about how experience design transforms events is one thing. Actually applying those principles to your own event is even more challenging, but also more rewarding. Let’s face it: the term experience design is thrown around a lot. MORE
In physics, the second law of thermodynamics says all things—bodies, businesses, conferences, energy, organizations, relationships—move toward chaos and disorder. This is also known as the state of maximum entropy. In one sense, entropy is a measure of uncertainty or randomness. MORE
Do your conference learning opportunities—from the general session to networking to breakouts to deep dive workshops—empower registrants to participate in their own learning journey? Or do your conference education sessions motivate participants to see the finish line? MORE
This is a guest post from Emily Wiseheart, Content Manager for Constant Contact. Events aren’t always attended in person. In this day and age, many events are attended from a living room, or anywhere in the world, as long as there’s an internet connection. The best part? MORE
No matter how long you’ve been an event creator, there’s always a new challenge at each of your events. Here are event planning guides to help you through. The post 20 Event Planning Guides for Every Step of Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. MORE
Cyclists are a hard-core crowd. And with so many cycling events with cool themes, special locations, and rider perks, it can be difficult to attract the numbers you want to yours. To stand out, you need to make your event speak to directly to your desired audience. Cyclists know their stuff. MORE
Many conferences are stuck in the rut of legacy routines, age-old rituals and cloned programming. Conference organizers and its advisors replicate the past maintaining the traditions and well-established procedures of yesteryear. MORE
In this edition of The VIP Lounge podcast, we’re thrilled to showcase an interview with David Peckinpaugh, President of Maritz Global Events. Our chat with David starts with a closer look at his career journey, as he shares more about what he enjoys about the events industry. MORE
This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? MORE
It’s no longer a concept meant for sci-fi films and futuristic visions: facial recognition technology is here and it’s poised to transform the meetings and events industry as we know it. Imagine this scenario: an attendee walks into your event late, flustered and needs their badge. MORE
Events centered around holidays are sure hits among kids and families — and Easter is no exception. The warmer weather gives everyone an excuse to come together as a family around a holiday with lots of fun traditions. But that doesn’t automatically mean they’ll line up to attend your Easter event. MORE
In a profession that tends to favor those who pay close attention to the slightest details and plan for almost every contingency, the defining principle of a hackathon is probably frightening: beautiful chaos. MORE
In this edition of the VIP Lounge Podcast, we discuss the pitfalls of simply launching your registration and housing sites without applying experience design principles. MORE
Post Authored by Aaron Dorsey, PMP, Sr. Director of Strategic Client Technology. When was the last time you added your event registration or housing site to your experience design checklist? MORE
Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur. Same is lame.”. So says Jay Baer in his latest bestseller, co-written with Daniel Lemin, Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth. MORE
In just a few short years, VidCon has become a wildly popular event. But how did they create such a successful strategy? Community Festival, Creator Conference, and Industry Summit – all wrapped up into one amazing experience.”. That’s VidCon in a nutshell. Sounds like fun, don’t you think? MORE
As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? MORE
Americans define themselves by the experiences they have. As an event creator, you need to understand how your event factors into this sense of identity. MORE
With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. MORE
Study this 1839 dinner seating layout. What’s wrong with this picture? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Dinner seating — a study appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts. Event design dinner men only round tables rounds seating seating design MORE
It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. But for all the frustration and aggravation it can cause, it can also be one of the most rewarding career paths you could imagine. MORE
Evaluating event success is the first step to take towards planning your next event. The planning process of this years’ event is where the evaluation process begins. MORE
How often have you heard “Any questions?” ” at the end of a conference session? Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough. MORE
Looking for ways to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry? Help your event shine with this useful planning checklist for conferences and corporate events. The post Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. MORE
An event is only as good as the vendors you hire. Here is your step-by-step guide for choosing the right event vendors to uplevel your event experience. The post How to Hire and Work With Event Vendors appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Event Planning & Promotion Event Logistics Vendors MORE
Post authored by Jeff Fugate, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Do you believe in magic? There are many ways to define magic. Here are a few entries I found on Webster’s online: The use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces. MORE
While many have been focused this winter on who is going to land free agents like Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, Lisa Block inked a deal to join the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team! MORE
Sponsors are key to hosting successful events, but they can be hard to find and even harder to convert. Here's how to find and get sponsors for your event. The post How to Find (and Win) Sponsors for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. MORE
Experiential marketing sounds flashy, but what does it mean — and how does it overlap with events? Get all your questions answered in this post. The post Experiential Marketing, Defined — and Examples to Inspire You appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. MORE
When a hurricane strikes a coastal community, images of the destruction spread rapidly through social media. MORE
Experient
APRIL 22, 2019
Talking about how experience design transforms events is one thing. Actually applying those principles to your own event is even more challenging, but also more rewarding. Let’s face it: the term experience design is thrown around a lot.
Experient
MARCH 5, 2019
Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur. Same is lame.”. So says Jay Baer in his latest bestseller, co-written with Daniel Lemin, Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth.
Experient
APRIL 9, 2019
You’ve no doubt heard many stories about the power of experience design and how it can change the trajectory of events. However, you probably haven’t heard how it can drastically change the trajectory of someone’s career. Until now. Meet Taylor Ward. Taylor’s story doesn’t begin like most event or meeting professionals.
Experient
APRIL 2, 2019
Post authored by Emily Richmond, Social Media Marketing Specialist. You grew up with social media, so it must come easy to you, right?”. As a millennial, I get this question a lot. I was in middle school when Myspace was popular.
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Experient
JANUARY 17, 2019
It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. But for all the frustration and aggravation it can cause, it can also be one of the most rewarding career paths you could imagine.
Experient
APRIL 15, 2019
In this edition of the VIP Lounge Podcast, we discuss the pitfalls of simply launching your registration and housing sites without applying experience design principles.
Experient
MARCH 25, 2019
Post authored by Jeff Fugate, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Do you believe in magic? There are many ways to define magic. Here are a few entries I found on Webster’s online: The use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces.
Experient
MARCH 21, 2019
Post Authored by Aaron Dorsey, PMP, Sr. Director of Strategic Client Technology. When was the last time you added your event registration or housing site to your experience design checklist?
Experient
DECEMBER 20, 2018
As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018?
Experient
DECEMBER 18, 2018
In this edition of The VIP Lounge podcast, we’re thrilled to showcase an interview with David Peckinpaugh, President of Maritz Global Events. Our chat with David starts with a closer look at his career journey, as he shares more about what he enjoys about the events industry.
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Experient
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
It’s no longer a concept meant for sci-fi films and futuristic visions: facial recognition technology is here and it’s poised to transform the meetings and events industry as we know it. Imagine this scenario: an attendee walks into your event late, flustered and needs their badge.
Experient
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
In a profession that tends to favor those who pay close attention to the slightest details and plan for almost every contingency, the defining principle of a hackathon is probably frightening: beautiful chaos.
Experient
JANUARY 7, 2019
In just a few short years, VidCon has become a wildly popular event. But how did they create such a successful strategy? Community Festival, Creator Conference, and Industry Summit – all wrapped up into one amazing experience.”. That’s VidCon in a nutshell. Sounds like fun, don’t you think?
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 7, 2019
Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today.
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
While many have been focused this winter on who is going to land free agents like Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, Lisa Block inked a deal to join the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team!
Conferences that Work
APRIL 1, 2019
This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ?
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 3, 2019
Change is hard. Foresight—looking forward—is hard. Because we prefer certainty and concreteness to ambiguity and abstraction. Becoming a new normal leader requires shifting your perspective.
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 21, 2019
In physics, the second law of thermodynamics says all things—bodies, businesses, conferences, energy, organizations, relationships—move toward chaos and disorder. This is also known as the state of maximum entropy. In one sense, entropy is a measure of uncertainty or randomness.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 17, 2019
Tony Duffy always assumed he’d follow his family’s footsteps and become a police officer. But from the time he was a teen planning parties in his backyard, live events were his calling — and even his police administration degree couldn’t change that.
Eventmobi
APRIL 3, 2019
Evaluating event success is the first step to take towards planning your next event. The planning process of this years’ event is where the evaluation process begins.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 9, 2019
Want to give your attendees a swag bag that really stands out? Use these swag ideas to bring your event brand to life. The post 13 Original Swag Bag Ideas to Thrill Your Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Event Planning & Promotion Attendee Experience Branding Swag
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 22, 2019
Today, anyone can raise money online for a cause they care about. It’s empowering, but it also creates a lot of noise. Audiences are overwhelmed with opportunities to make donation choices.
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 7, 2019
Many conferences are stuck in the rut of legacy routines, age-old rituals and cloned programming. Conference organizers and its advisors replicate the past maintaining the traditions and well-established procedures of yesteryear.
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 17, 2019
We love stories. They connect on a personal and emotional level. We trust them more than statistical evidence. Unfortunately, we tend to overgeneralize from others’ stories, from anecdotal information and from small sampling sizes.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Study this 1839 dinner seating layout. What’s wrong with this picture? Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Dinner seating — a study appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts. Event design dinner men only round tables rounds seating seating design
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 4, 2019
Events centered around holidays are sure hits among kids and families — and Easter is no exception. The warmer weather gives everyone an excuse to come together as a family around a holiday with lots of fun traditions. But that doesn’t automatically mean they’ll line up to attend your Easter event.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 22, 2019
How often have you heard “Any questions?” ” at the end of a conference session? Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough.
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Applying a story arc to the conference can activate participants’ brains. And you want stimulated, motivated engaged brains during your event for sure! A story arc is an extended, continuous storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television series, comic books, video games, films etc.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 5, 2019
Cyclists are a hard-core crowd. And with so many cycling events with cool themes, special locations, and rider perks, it can be difficult to attract the numbers you want to yours. To stand out, you need to make your event speak to directly to your desired audience. Cyclists know their stuff.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 8, 2019
Ever found yourself wishing for an extra staff member to handle tedious event planning workflows? Try turning to technology instead.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 10, 2019
It’s easy to pick out an event planner’s car — it’s the one littered with a carefully curated collection of junk and just-in-case gear.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 21, 2019
Sponsors are key to hosting successful events, but they can be hard to find and even harder to convert. Here's how to find and get sponsors for your event. The post How to Find (and Win) Sponsors for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 26, 2019
Looking for ways to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry? Help your event shine with this useful planning checklist for conferences and corporate events. The post Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 26, 2019
An event is only as good as the vendors you hire. Here is your step-by-step guide for choosing the right event vendors to uplevel your event experience. The post How to Hire and Work With Event Vendors appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Event Planning & Promotion Event Logistics Vendors
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 9, 2019
Do your conference learning opportunities—from the general session to networking to breakouts to deep dive workshops—empower registrants to participate in their own learning journey? Or do your conference education sessions motivate participants to see the finish line?
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 27, 2019
Experiential marketing sounds flashy, but what does it mean — and how does it overlap with events? Get all your questions answered in this post. The post Experiential Marketing, Defined — and Examples to Inspire You appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 28, 2019
This is a guest post from Emily Wiseheart, Content Manager for Constant Contact. Events aren’t always attended in person. In this day and age, many events are attended from a living room, or anywhere in the world, as long as there’s an internet connection. The best part?
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 16, 2019
Americans define themselves by the experiences they have. As an event creator, you need to understand how your event factors into this sense of identity.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 27, 2019
No matter how long you’ve been an event creator, there’s always a new challenge at each of your events. Here are event planning guides to help you through. The post 20 Event Planning Guides for Every Step of Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Picatic by Eventbrite
MARCH 7, 2019
Live video tells rich, intimate stories, making event-goers feel like they’re part of the action — which is why Facebook Live has become a standout format for reaching all types of attendees.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 19, 2019
When a hurricane strikes a coastal community, images of the destruction spread rapidly through social media.
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