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10 ½ Creative Event Marketing Ideas to Drive Ticket Sales

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You have countless event marketing options. And with that comes a paralysis of choice. Where to focus your attention and efforts? And how to come up with new ideas beyond basic social posts? What if you decide wrong? The thought of spending your marketing budget for naught sends you into a panic spiral. Your anxiety […]. The post 10 ½ Creative Event Marketing Ideas to Drive Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How to Select the Perfect Host City for Your Next Sporting Event

EventMB

This is a sponsored post from Québec City Business Destination. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. The perfect host city can make a critical difference in your sporting event. A city’s venues are important, but its planning services/offerings and relationship with you, the sporting event planner, are what create the foundation for a successful […].

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Boulevard Events are taking catering to new heights at the ArcelorMittal Orbit

Event Industry News

Two of east London’s top players in the events industry, the ArcelorMittal Orbit and Boulevard Events, are joining forces to offer event hosts an unmissable experience. Following a competitive process, the UK’s most exciting viewing platform, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, is upping the wow factor for its events with the appointment of Boulevard Events as its official catering partner.

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Event Marketing from a Perspective of Event Influencer?-?Q&A with Nick Borelli

Hubilo Blog

With the ever-growing dynamic event industry we work with, it becomes a need to keep up with the trends, to highlight the success stories and achievements of event professionals. Interacting with the event industry influencers, knowing how they have developed and managed to achieve success and how the industry has changed in the past few decades. Let’s hear a version from a renowned event marketing influencer?

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Event Technology Awards reveal first group of 2019 judges

Event Industry News

Organisers of the Event Technology Awards have revealed the first group of judges for the 2019 event, and it reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the event industry. The first group of 12 judges are drawn from the expo, media, brand, agency and festival sectors, and includes representation from Reed Exhibitions, GSK, Imagination and Bournemouth 7’s. INVNT Co-founder & CEO Scott Cullather makes his debut on the judging panel.

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Podcast: Too big to succeed

Event Industry News

We invited Paul Woodward, chairman of Paul Woodward Advisory, to discuss his article: Too Big to Succeed. Within the podcast, our host, James Dickson, asked Paul on his professional background, the opinions expressed in his article and the history of trade shows. Having been in the exhibition industry for over 35 years, Paul is justified in having perhaps the controversial opinion that trade shows are suffering a profound blow, drawing examples from Cebit, Baselworld and Interbike.

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Building Spa Elements Into Your Meeting

Connect Your Meetings

On a recent incentive for 90 employees of an automotive company at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora , One10 Senior Event Manager Celia Kallas was right on the money incorporating spa into the program. “Out of the variety of activities offered for the group, 70 percent selected spa,” she says, which included a choice of massages, facials or mani-pedis. Adding a spa element to incentive itineraries isn’t a new concept, yet it’s one that’s growing in popularity.

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ConferenceLeeds strengthens team with new Head of Visitor Economy

Event Industry News

ConferenceLeeds, the conference bureau for the city of Leeds, has strengthened its team by welcoming Wendy Earl as the new Head of Visitor Economy, Inward Investment and International Relations. Wendy joins the team in a re-location from Perth, Western Australia, where she worked as Head of Economic Development for the capital city. . Wendy brings 25 years of experience in the industry with her to Leeds City Council and the conferencing bureau.

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Rule of Thumb: Keep Attendees Engaged, Not Annoyed

Cvent: Event Marketing

When communicating with attendees, you have to err on the side of caution. Too much communication and they’ll stop paying attention or unsubscribe. Too little communication and they’ll be stressed about the event. There is a delicate balance you have to strike when preparing attendees for the event and onsite at the event. So, how do you keep attendees engaged, but not annoyed?

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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Event Planning: 5 Reasons Why the Event Programme and Matchmaking Go Hand in Hand

Converve

People who visit B2B events want to network with each other and learn new things. The best way to do this is by linking […]. Der Beitrag Event Planning: 5 Reasons Why the Event Programme and Matchmaking Go Hand in Hand erschien zuerst auf Converve.

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Help Presenters to Help Themselves

MeetingsNet

To make non-professional presenters better, give the right kind of advice. In both the corporate and association worlds, one factor is central to how well educational events are received by attendees: The performance of session presenters who are not professional speakers. Surveys in the medical/pharmaceutical field and others have shown that event attendees want to hear from those who work in the same job function or industry.

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Welcome to the Eventbrite App Marketplace and Our New Partners: Constant Contact, Gift Up!, Lennd, and Prism

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Today we’re unveiling the Eventbrite App Marketplace, the next iteration of what we formerly called Eventbrite Spectrum. With a brand new look and feel, the Eventbrite App Marketplace was reimagined to make it even easier for event creators to find and leverage 100+ trusted apps to help them save time, run events more efficiently, and, […].

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Event Planning: 5 Reasons Why the Event Programme and Matchmaking Go Hand in Hand

Converve

The research project Future Meeting Space carried out by the German Convention Bureau has once again confirmed: “The transfer of knowledge is a key factor in ensuring that participants leave a business event happy”. At the same time, the experts at the Fraunhofer Institute list networking among the most important success factors for business events – in such a way that even quiet or introverted participants can make new contacts and network at the event.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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The 4 Ticketing Features You Need for Your Museum

Showclix

Your museum regularly welcomes thousands of enthusiastic guests into its halls, eager to explore ancient artifacts, marvel at historic works of art, or even study the wonders of the natural world. With everything from membership management to rotating exhibits to occupy your time, your museum’s ticketing partner is not a decision to be made lightly!

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Eventplanung: 5 Gründe, warum Veranstaltungsprogramm und Matchmaking zusammen gehören

Converve

Das Forschungsprojekt Future Meeting Space des German Convention Bureaus hat es wieder einmal bestätigt: "Wissensvermittlung ist ein zentraler Faktor dafür, dass Teilnehmer zufrieden von einem Business Event wieder nach Hause gehen" Gleichzeitig listen die Experten vom Fraunhofer Institut das Netzwerken unter den wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren für Business Events - und zwar in einer Form, dass auch eher ruhige oder introvertierte Teilnehmertypen neue Kontakte auf dem Event knüpfen können.

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Event ROI: Understanding the Basics and the Details

Cvent: Event Marketing

As you think about how to demonstrate your event ROI, it’s necessary to understand the full range of costs and benefits. Most planners just look at the basics – direct costs and direct revenue, which are straightforward and well understood. But to get a complete picture of ROI, it’s important to go beyond these basics and understand all ROI components – what we call the eight essential drivers of event ROI.

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Introducing the Eventbrite App Marketplace: Essential Apps for Event Creators

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The Eventbrite App Marketplace is a collection of powerful and trusted apps built for event creators like you. Discover more about your audience, sell more tickets in more places, and save time with apps that work seamlessly with Eventbrite. Every event is unique, and that’s why today we’re excited to launch the new Eventbrite App […]. The post Introducing the Eventbrite App Marketplace: Essential Apps for Event Creators appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Audience Response System Basics: Increasing Attendee Engagement Using Polls and Surveys

Eventmobi

Offering polls and feedback surveys through an event app provides a great way to create meaningful attendee engagement and connection. At the same time, you also get to capture important data straight from attendees that can help you develop insights and define event success. It’s a win-win for both event attendees and event organizers. Attendees get to participate in having their opinions heard and event planners get guidance on how to design a better event experience. .

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Make Your Next Event Unforgettable at Regal Cinemas

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Chatbot-First Event Management Software for Time- and IT-Starved Conference Organizers

EventTechBrief

By Michelle Bruno. Event management software (EMS), which automates the tasks associated with planning a conference, has been available for at least a quarter century. In the beginning, developers focused on core logistical tasks, such as agenda building, project management, speaker and content management and (for meetings with a trade show component) floorplan and booth sales.