Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 12, 2018

At a recent conference consultation with a client, a millennial made me think that I wasn’t keeping up with the times. We were discussing their marketing and communication strategies for their event. I voiced my strong opinion that conference organizers should embrace inbound marketing (pull) over traditional outbound marketing (push). I explained that a blog platform is worth considering as the home base or hub for the inbound strategy.

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Oveit

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Even before you’ve sold your first event ticket you will have people asking for help. That’s why you need a support strategy and the right support channels for your event. There are dozens of things your customers need in terms of support. Some of them are obvious while others are surprising. What you can do to insure an wonderful experience is set up the right ways for your visitors to interact with you and be open to questions and suggestions.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the world of events, technology has helped everyone to become more organized while keeping vendors and clients on the same page. When it comes to planning outside of the country, AllSeated’s event planning platform has helped to revolutionize the industry and the way destination events can be planned without stepping foot inside the venue. AllSeated’s digital planning tools allow you to collaborate with clients and vendors on floorplans, guest list, seating, and timelines.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed. It’s up to you to determine why you want to live stream and find the best way to make it happen.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here's a look at new Philadelphia eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Béa Johnson is one of the most famous faces in the zero waste community. She's come to public attention over the past few years because of a jar. In that jar, she can put the entirety of her family's waste for an entire year, which she then chronicles on her website between posts about how she manages to keep their rubbish to a bare minimum. A little while ago, I caught up with Béa over the phone to discuss her lifestyle, and how her methods could be applied by eco-conscious event organisers, so

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

“…people never are alone now. We make them hate solitude; and we arrange their lives so that it’s almost impossible for them ever to have it.” -Aldous Huxley, Brave New World. Legions of meeting professionals today are get-it-done machines with nary a moment to wind down or hide from intrusions. It is becoming harder to be alone with our own thoughts, partly because we are pushing ourselves to be frantic all the time.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Informa jumps to the number 1 spot and Clarion and ITE progress up the rankings with ‘big ticket’ M&A in 2018. Leading adviser to the global events industry, AMR International, has today released its annual Top 20 Exhibition Organisers – the only global ranking based exclusively on exhibition organising revenue. The ranking takes into account 2017 revenues and 2018 M&A activity to date.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Event season is here and we all know how important social media buzz is. Social media management platforms make handling this aspect of marketing a breeze, but there are so many options out there. Who knows where to start? One thing we can all agree on is that these tools are most helpful when they […].

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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 Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Creative communications agency drp hosted the Worcester Stands Tall live auction at their Midlands Studios on Thursday 11 th October 2018. The auction was in aid of the local St Richards Hospice’s Build 2020 Appeal. The auction welcomed 250 guests and was hosted by West Midlands Free Radio’s Tom Newitt and Richard Hurst, alongside Bargain Hunt and Flog It auctioneer, Philip Serrell.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Building an event website no longer takes years of coding experience. In fact, it’s easier than ever to build the event website of your dreams. The hard part? Creating a website that not only looks great but is easy to use. In our newest webinar, we’ll show you everything you need to know to build a beautiful, user-friendly website. In this webinar , you’ll learn: The 3 core principles that make up a design.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The creators of PapaKåta, synonymous with high-end events and premium products, introduce the PapaShop: a timeless collection of furnishings and event matting for the rental market. Parent company, PapaKåta, was founded in 2006 as one of the UK’s first providers of Tentipi Teepees for outdoor events, providing both Teepees and American Sperry® Tents.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Ray Bloom. Ray Bloom, founder and chairman of IMEX Group, started IMEX America in 2011. Since then, the event has steadily built its legacy and sometimes is referred to as “the Super Bowl” of meetings industry events. Bloom provided a look back at how IMEX has developed and the reasons for its success. Have IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt become what you originally envisioned?

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Find amazing event venues, create dazzling event swag, better manage and market your event strategy, and more with theses these 31 websites for event planners. Looking for the best event tools but tired of sifting through seemingly endless options? 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.

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