Wed.Nov 14, 2018

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Woo Your Event Attendees On-Site: 5 Tips

ePly

Looking to go the extra mile to appeal to your event attendees on-site? It can be tricky to know exactly what’s going to resonate with ALL of your attendees across the board, especially with all of the varying reasons and expectations of attending any event. To provide some inspiration, take a look at these five tips that might help you woo your attendees on-site at your next event.

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How to Edit Your Registration Process to Dramatically Increase Volunteer Signups

InitLive

Great news! Potential volunteers are visiting your site. But, how can you make sure they actually sign up? You need to create a volunteer signup page that encourages registration, rather than a, "Nah, I'll do this later." This is how: 1) Include All the Necessary Information. What roles are available and what will the volunteer be expected to do? What is the time commitment?

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The Power of Proximity: Using Beacons at Your Event

Cvent: Event Marketing

2013 marked the year that event planners gained access to a new instrument in their technology stack. That was the year Apple first introduced iBeacon technology into mobile devices, making location technology easily (and pervasively) accessible. Event planners looking to produce highly interactive events found that beacons helped introduce proximity marketing to their events.

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How Bombay Sapphire Is Getting Consumers to Unleash Their Cocktail Creativity

BizBash

Liquor brands are constantly experimenting with new ways to engage consumers through events. For Bombay Sapphire’s newest pop-up series, the.

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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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5 Reasons Why You Should Use Video for Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Not using video as part of your event promotion strategy? You’re not alone. Video is incredibly effective, but it can also be intimidating. You may want your videos to look polished and professional, but you may not have the budget to hire someone to do it right. Ideally, you might hope one day to have […]. The post 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Video for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Your Account-Based Marketing Strategy Could Be Missing a Huge Piece of the Pie

atEvent

You may have already implemented it, but if your ABM strategy does not include events, it's incomplete and possibly ineffective. By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about Account-Based Marketing, as it’s a hot and powerful strategic approach to business marketing. It's based on account awareness in which a company performs a high level of customization and customer relationship management to make customers or clients feel special and exclusive.

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Two day Event Tech Live smashes the numbers

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live 2018 (ETL) had the courage of its convictions, ramping up to two days and introducing more new elements, a 1-2-1 Meeting Zone and the New Experience Zone among them. And numbers were up an astonishing 35 per cent on last year as a result. While ETL has the traditional exhibition cornerstones in terms of interactivity, engagement and education, organiser Event Industry News’ relationship with its exhibitors and visitors, its commitment to fitting content, to new tech and start-ups

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What Mic Should My Presenter Use – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

The types of microphones you use for your event might not be something you ever think about. You might be thinking, does it really matter which types of microphones I use? Will it really impact my event? The short answer to those questions is yes! The type of microphones you use will make a difference on everything from sound quality to the speakers level of comfort and performers ability to perform.

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Design effectiveness = Data effectiveness.

Event Industry News

My agency proudly won its very first design effectiveness award back in 1997, courtesy of the Design Business Association (DBA). In the intervening years, there’s been huge change across the creative landscape: the rise of digital, the fall of publishing and the introduction of ‘experiential’ as a marketing discipline. Back in the 90s, the evidence/data to support claims of effectiveness was largely qualitative and anecdotal: surveys, quotes from attendees and client/staff feedback.

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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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User-Document- The Ultimate Event App Feature to Personalize Your App

Hubilo Blog

Event apps have a range of purposes from attendee management to attendee engagement. The ROI that an event app provides when done right, is worth the investment. Planners are often in a dilemma in terms of the event app features that they should include so that they maximize attendee convenience and interaction with the app leading to a higher event app adoption rate.

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What High-Scale Startups Want From Trade Show Hosts - The Facts and Figures

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Have you ever exercised in virtual reality? I have, but more in a watching-a-full-body-dumbbell-set-on-YouTube-while-eating-biscuits kind of way. Today I'm here to tell you about a business that's built itself on providing an immersive way to gamify your workouts. Enter: ICAROS. This high-scale startup was founded by Johannes Scholl just three years ago and has since sky rocketed, winning multiple innovation awards, and toning multiple upper arms.

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New & Renovated: Getting Out of the Hotel

Smart Meetings

For a taste of something uniquely different, sometimes you need to leave the hotel behind. From restaurants to purpose-built event venues, all kinds of properties can be the perfect, hyper-local setting for your next great event. More: New & Renovated: In the Heart of the City. National Law Enforcement Museum The newest museum to join the Washington, D.C., portfolio, this venue in Judiciary Square includes tens of thousands of artifacts that document the history and future of all types of

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Event Industry Technology Predictions for 2019

Expo Pass

(3 Minute Read). Event Industry Technology Predictions for 2019. 2019 should be an exciting year for the event industry as new technologies and software systems continue to revolutionize the way in which processes are streamlined and sharped, ultimately resulting in greater ease of use and engagement. We wanted to get a head start on understanding the latest trends and have listed our top technologies to watch below.

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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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3 Reasons to Plan for Eastern Canada

Smart Meetings

Eastern Canada might not always be a top-of-mind choice for U.S.-based meeting planners, but this region offers a remarkable array of options for memorable gatherings. The pairing of a distinctly European vibe with Canadian friendliness is enticing enough, yet add in a favorable exchange rate and tax-rebate program for foreign conventions and planners have plenty of reasons to head north.

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EFS Europe supplies WWI Centenary Event this Remembrance Day

Event Industry News

EFS Europe marked its 5th year in a row supplying this year’s Leicester City Victoria Park Remembrance Event with Temp-A-Path. This year marked the 100th Anniversary of the Great War on this very special Armistice Day. Thousands of people from all over Leicestershire and beyond came together to pay tribute to those that lost their lives during Service.

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How the Right Software Can Enhance Collaboration within Your Event Team

Event Guru

Planning and organizing an event can be a stressful process – especially when there are many different people involved. During the initial phases of planning an event, the team is usually pretty small. But as things start to get settled on and the event gets closer, the team tends to grow. This makes having the right strategy for collaboration all the more important.

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TalkingTree Creative

Event Industry News

TalkingTree Creative is an award-winning creative events and experiential marketing company headquartered near Washington, DC. While we are based in the U.S., we serve an international client base, meeting our client’s creative needs at venues around the world. Some notable clients include HUGHES, The American Cancer Society, Daimler Trucks North America, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

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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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Event Ideas for an Unforgettable Holiday Party

Floktu

With the end of the year fast approaching, calendars are filling up with holiday party invites and clients are scouting out event managers to help wrap up the work year on a high note. To get your head in the holiday mindset, we present some of our favourite ideas and holiday trends to help you nail any party that 2018 throws your way. Bring in a Tarot Card Reader.

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Meetingsbooker.com expands US coverage with Carr Workplaces partnership

Event Industry News

Meetingsbooker.com, the global leader in meeting venue discovery and bookings is delighted to announce the addition of Carr Workplaces to the platform. Meetingsbooker.com customers can now book meeting spaces online at any of the Carr Workplaces extensive portfolio around the United States including California, Washington DC, New York, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. “We have enjoyed a +600% increase in bookings in the United States so far this year.

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Spectacular New Convention Center Set to Debut in Allen, Texas

Cvent: Event Marketing

Allen, Texas, has always been a great place to hold a meeting or event, and over the years, it has welcomed thousands of groups seeking its small-town charm and metropolitan choices. With a convenient location, great shopping, and more than 250 wonderful restaurants, Allen delivers an exceptional experience for business and leisure travelers alike. Allen’s reputation as the go-to meetings destination in North Texas will be elevated even further by the January opening of the $91 million Watters C

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First industry experts line up revealed for EBL 19

Event Industry News

The organiser of Event Buyers Live has revealed the first round of industry experts set to host intimate roundtables at the 2019 event, as part of an extensive educational programme. The event, taking place February 20-21 at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire, will see Jonathan Smith, group head of risk at Goodwood, Graham MacVoy, director of GMC Events, and Chris Johnson, co-founder of Shambala, facilitate intimate roundtable discussions on health and safety, event operations and sustainability.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Upcoming Webinar: Take Back Your Time with Cvent

Cvent: Event Marketing

It’s the holidays, and at Cvent we know what that means. While we enjoy the festive activities, parties, and delicious treats, it also means added end-of-the-year stress. You might see your jam-packed schedule get a little tighter this time of year. Luckily, Cvent’s tools are filled with time-saving features. Take advantage of expert tips in our free webinar so you can stress less this holiday season.

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The Alley

GatherHere

The Alley is much more than a bowling alley in Charleston, South Carolina. Inside, you’ll find a 150-seat restaurant, three private event spaces, vintage arcade games, and eight bowling lanes. Its fun interior lends itself to hosting a variety of events, from birthday parties to corporate buyouts. As their events program continued to grow, they knew they needed a software that would keep up with the high demand for their space.

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How to Organise Event Check-in Process

GEVME

There are several ways to check tickets for an event (offline & online) that we can recommend. For different events, depending on the format and number of participants, the event check-in process may come in different forms. Below is an overview of the 5 most successful ways to design a check-in process for an event , as well as event check-in process elements and challenges: Print the list.

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How to Organise Event Check-in Process

GEVME

There are several ways to check tickets for an event (offline & online) that we can recommend. For different events, depending on the format and number of participants, the event check-in process may come in different forms. Below is an overview of the 5 most successful ways to design a check-in process for an event , as well as event check-in process elements and challenges: Print the list.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.