Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! There is no doubting the power of live events. Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

For event professionals, understanding this is key: successful event sponsorships hinge on a clear agreement of terms that serve the interests of both the event and the sponsor. Event Planning and Budgeting : Initiate your event planning by creating the concept and estimating the costs involved to formulate a budget.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Event planning is no easy feat. The best events bring together thought leaders who can provide unique value to guests. Event sponsorship is a well-used tactic to help with both funding and value delivery for large and small events. . Provide Case Studies. What data do you have to show for it, if any?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 29, 2023

A recent case study shows that 78% of customers buy from the first responder — so, exactly how much money are you leaving on the table by not having CRM software with robust management tools that support timely communication? According to the same study, at least 50%.

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GEVME

APRIL 16, 2019

After you plan events, you also need to promote them. That’s where event marketing comes in. The application of event technology helps to create and develop large events, such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, weddings, official parties, concerts, or conventions, and also helps to market them effectively.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 8, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. Case Study. A holistic lead retrieval process attracts and delights attendees before the event – they will WANT to hear from you, both onsite and after the event has ended. Case Study.

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GEVME

JUNE 1, 2018

An event planner or a marketer has many event marketing tasks to take care of once the date of the event is finalized. Here are a few quick steps to event branding before, during, and after the event: Set clear brand guidelines.

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GEVME

MARCH 11, 2019

You may also come up with some ideas for contests to play out your event tickets, etc. Use story telling or case studies to form a loyal user community. Use the principle of scarcity for the event. Creating a sense of urgency is a good marketing trick. Use email marketing. Conclusion.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Custom Notifications Organisers can send announcements about the agenda, location and other important details of the event. EVA in Action: Case Study During the last GMID and MPI Iberian Chapter’s Iberian Awards ceremony, we launched this functionality with great success.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 31, 2022

How does this relate to event planning? Well, for many months now you will have seen the events industry talking above all else about the return of in-person, pivoting back to in-person, the adoption of hybrid, and moving forward with renewed optimism. Want to know how Eventsforce can help you with your 2022 event planning?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lining up the event software you want to use and including potential “what-ifs” to compensate for any possible delays. HOT TIP: The five C’s of event planning are Concept, Coordination, Control, Culmination, and Closeout. Location The location you choose could make or break your event. Never submit a generic proposal.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

With challenges being faced around in-person networking and engagement, hybrid events are bridging the gap between event organisers and attendees brought about by the new normal. That said, hybrid events are still evolving. To make these events immersive, event marketers are constantly using technology and creativity.

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Event Farm

MAY 2, 2017

Set accountability for business results first and foremost, before any other event-planning decisions. When Engagio prepares for events as a team, we set a meeting goal for both net new and existing opportunities, as well as opportunities generated from the event.

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Certain

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Marketing campaigns generally conclude with the same question: was it worth it from a return on investment (ROI) standpoint? Event marketing success can be measured in many ways including: Registration goals: How many attendees do you need to drive? Before an event gets under way, the data gathering potential is limitless.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

In fact, 77 percent of marketers use experiences and events as a core part of their marketing strategy. But, as any marketer will tell you, events come with a price tag. And, depending on the event marketing benefits you choose to focus on, you may charge guests little to nothing to attend your event.

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Momencio

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Alternatively, if you want to maximize income from your event, marketing automation technologies that aid in driving sales conversions will be essential. Provides Analytics & Data Before the advent of event apps and platforms, event planners depended on pre- and post-event surveys to determine event ROI.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e., For more comprehensive, strategic planning or mid to large-scale projects, a full-service events company, like Castle, will handle all aspects of event planning from concept to completion. We tend to think of ourselves like an event general contractor.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Or check out Keaton Watson’s webinar on How to Measure Event ROI ? Our tech-first approach helps you keep better track of event ROI from start to finish. Check out our case studies to see our smart event planning strategies at work.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 12, 2018

You might have an event coming up or just want to stay ahead of the game by learning about the latest in event management software. You never know what challenges and opportunities will come to light with every new event. We’ve compiled this list to help event planners to complete every task on their list.

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Event Geek

JULY 11, 2016

How InVision runs event marketing with EventGeek. Part of that goal is changing the event marketing game by crafting event experiences that live up to the expectations of InVision’s innovative and design-forward audience. Alexander wasn’t necessarily looking for a dedicated event marketing platform.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 10, 2019

The 2019 winners include: Meetings and Events. Best Return on Event . Marketing Mastermind. Best Event Marketing Strategy . USC – Cultural Relations & University Events. Best Use of Mobile Event Technology. The Achiever. Wolters Kluwer. Morningstar. Winner: BlackRock. Mobile Maverick.

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Eventmobi

JULY 19, 2022

Laine Vella is the Event Manager for Pri-Med Canada. Like any other planner, Laine wears multiple hats and covers a lot of responsibilities, including operations, event marketing, budgeting, on-site event management, and of course, the conference app. Event registration opened four months in advance of the live event.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. Once your event plans are in motion, it’s important to start promoting your event to help get word out and get people (ideally) clamouring at your door to attend.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. Once your event plans are in motion, it’s important to start promoting your event to help get word out and get people (ideally) clamouring at your door to attend.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 12, 2021

Lauren believes the title humanizes events more, and speaks to the attendee-centric design everyone is seeking. You’re now getting specialists that look at the experience piece more in-depth so it’s not just generic event planning.”. Larger scale events need to focus on experience to stand out.”.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Read on to discover the differences between event planning and management software, how to best choose and use them, and the top tools you should start using right now. Event Planning Software vs. Event Management Software: What’s the Difference? Event planners focus on the big picture, including: Goals.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Event Trends & News Blogs. The Bizzabo Blog has been listed by Capterra as the number one event planning resource for organizers, let alone the best blog. From event management software reviews to social media, Julius and his team cover all their bases. Plus they always have a fun, new take on event ideas.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

But before organizers jump back into the ebb and flow of event planning, it’s important to note industry changes that occurred over the past few years. Ready to make a successful return to in-person events? Learn how to adjust your event plans for this new era of events. How have in-person events changed?

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 30, 2016

No one wants to be just another number on a spreadsheet, yet to many people that is what marketing boils down to, even in event marketing. Brains on Fire puts a human spin on marketing by focusing on relationships, interests, and desires in order to build effective word of mouth campaigns. Author: Robbin Phillips.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

Meetings & Events Blog. Case Studies: Successes in Transformation. IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. Connect Marketplace. Ember Blog. Salt Palace Convention Center. Moving meetings forward. Fork In The Road Blog. Tarsus Group. Google Drive.

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EventMB

JUNE 28, 2022

This is also the time to fine-tune your event marketing strategy. Would making an exclusive session available to registrants who complete their profile 48 hours before the event opens work for your target audience? Is Monday or Wednesday a better day? These tactics are equally important for sponsors and exhibitors.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2017

Meeting professionals always ask what sets Eventinterface apart from other meeting and event planning software solutions. There is a strong belief that events are about creating meaningful and long-term relationships for all participants. First and foremost, Eventinterface has been created by meeting planners for planners.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

What happened, to earn it a title of the biggest event fraud of the last decade? I decided to prepare a case study analysis to find out. At the end of 2016, Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule, the now-infamous event makers, announced their plan to the world. Let’s analyze the Case Study of Fyre Festival.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As an event planner, you’re well aware that event apps have become common practice at any type of event experience. Chances are, you’ve used an event app yourself; whether it was an event you attended or one you executed as part of your event marketing strategy. Have I mentioned that events are busy?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Mobile apps have the potential to change the industry's bad environmental rep by eliminating waste and informing better planning and management decisions — both before guests arrive and while they're enjoying your event. What Is Green Event Planning? Event marketing and promotion. Meeting and event venues.

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