Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From delight to disappointment, conference gift bags can inspire a range of emotions depending on the type of swag and goodies included. with conference swag bags full of clever, thoughtful, and practical gifts. In this article, we’ll provide tips on best practices (including dos and don’ts for conference swag!)

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

Keeping a recurring conference going, alive and fresh every time, is hard enough. Successfully starting a conference from scratch is even tougher. But if you are courageous enough to start a conference, you have one big advantage.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Eventbrite works with major online conference platforms and services so that you can easily take your conferences online. Read […].

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. C) Investors help activate the sponsorship through their pre- and post-conference marketing. The post Five Tips for Conference Sponsorship Pricing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Opportunities sell out.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Attendees have been drowning in content.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

As conference organizers, it can be helpful to consider our responsibilities from the viewpoint of duty of care — the legal definition of which is “a requirement that a person [or organization] act[s] toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would use.

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MARCH 29, 2023

The 2023 WBENC National Conference included three amazing days full of networking, connections, and insights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Collaboration is Key: The conference emphasizes the importance of collaboration and building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Over the past nine months, many industry experts have proclaimed that meetings and conferences are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. Conference content product management requires a good deal of business acumen. whose post, “ 6 Ways to Create Revenue Around your Conference Content ,” helped inspire this article.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

What makes attending conferences worthwhile? As I described in Conferences That Work , the two most common reasons for attending conferences are to learn useful things and make useful connections. But there are numerous other ways that conferences provide value to stakeholders. Complicated problems.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While things have changed, these tenets will hold true and the principles can be applied to other D&I conferences and events. After studying and consulting on several successful association women’s conferences, I can confidently say – they need to be very different than other conferences in your portfolio.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 5, 2022

The post 2022 Conference Registration Pacing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2020

Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team. What should we expect for hybrid or virtual conference attendance? How much time can we expect an engaged attendee to participate in a multi-day virtual conference? Do virtual expos work?

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The other day, a client booked an hour with me to discuss how to make their conference better. Thinking about our conversation afterward, I realized that all my recommendations involved six fundamental processes that, when implemented well and appropriately, will make any conference better.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Software testers do peer conferences right! They even call them a peer conference , rather than unconference , a term I don’t like.) As evidence of software tester conference awesomeness, I offer three examples below. a short history of the peer conference. The 2022 SoCraTes peer conference. But first…. …a

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors were more forgiving of our virtual conferences than they will be in 2021. They, like you, are all experiencing Zoom fatigue and will have much higher expectations for conferences this coming year — especially those they are investing their precious time and money. Don’t waste a good crisis.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Take corporate event planning trends into account and capture what will make your next conference a huge success. Attendees will be attracted to your event based on what they think they’ll get out of the experience, so you want to consider event types and themes that currently interest people.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 30, 2020

The dynamics that we’re seeing impact conferences and their business models are very similar to the Freemium movement we experienced way back in 2009. Go ahead and read Seth’s post and then come back for the linkage to conference monetization. To best compete: Premium conferences must choose quality over quantity.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Managing the conference badge design process for your in-person events is typically a complicated and costly process that requires outsourcing the design, wrangling spreadsheets, mail merge , and templates, followed by endless rounds of approvals. What’s the best thing about EventMobi’s conference badge software? EventMobi GoLive!

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In spite of all the bad, there is also much that is positive for the next phase of association conferences. The purpose of the event was simple; to bring together a like-minded group of really smart and thoughtful people to share what they’ve learned in 2020 and what they are taking into 2021 for their organization’s major conference.

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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. As your conference matures, it experiences entropy. As a conference professional, you know this to be true. It is also the natural law of evolution for any conference.

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GEVME

JULY 28, 2021

With the advent of the pandemic, virtual conferences became a popular go-to option for many event organisers. Even while at the time of writing, some parts of the world are returning to normalcy, virtual events , particularly virtual conferences, are here to stay. What You Need to Know About Virtual Conferences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 17, 2019

But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. Make colleagues and vendors feel welcome and involved in conference operations. Open Up that Tent.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

The Conference Board has the best we’ve come across so far: May Reboot – quick recovery. In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. The post Conference Go/No-Go Decisions in a Pandemic appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Lead Time and Transparency.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 3, 2022

With live conferences’ comeback, event organizers need to make complex decisions about how to incorporate digital product extensions into their business model. Based on our research, we estimate that there’s an even split between conference owners who are including synchronous or asynchronous hybrid options and those who aren’t.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

More than a decade ago, when EventMobi launched, mobile apps for conferences were a revolution. These days, they’re a prerequisite for a fantastic conference experience. With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more. Networking!

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 31, 2020

Please stop treating adults like children at your conferences. So, please stop treating adults like children at conferences. Though I remember a few conferences I attended where such activities would have made a distinct improvement. For an exception, see the end of this post.). one exception. No related posts.

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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. email templates and helpful checklists.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 8, 2020

Webinar description: Monetizing Your Virtual Conference When Competing with Free. Lisa Block, Executive Vice President, Conference Strategy & Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. The post Webinar: Monetizing Your Virtual Conference When Competing with Free appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Like this one, most are free.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

So for many event planners looking for the right tool to host a virtual conference, Zoom is the first thing that comes to mind. This means planners can easily connect their Zoom account with EventMobi to deliver a seamless and user-friendly experience to their virtual conference attendees. Already an EventMobi customer?

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Why not make your entire conference a braindate? I like the braindate approach , but it doesn’t have to be something that’s grafted onto a conference. Because good event design is about how a conference works. Instead make your entire conference a braindate! Photo attribution: Flickr user viejozapato.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

The post Does Your Conference Need an Emcee? As we look to more hybrid events on the horizon, an emcee will help you bridge both audiences. How have you been successful in selling the idea of using a professional emcee to your planning committee and/or leaders? appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Conference Compass is a customizable hybrid event platform with a comprehensive set of features including built-in live streaming, multi-track agendas, multi-level floor plans, advanced CRM integration, gamification, and lead capture. Conference Compass: What Is It?

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MARCH 25, 2022

Your speakers and panelists are arguably the most important part of your conference. Here’s where to find them.

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EventMB

JUNE 5, 2023

Skift Take: Belonging is a focus of the “Guiding Principles in Experience Design” study released during Marriott’s Association Masters Customer Conference. This activity helps explore identities by examining visible and invisible aspects of one's identity. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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