Eventinterface

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Finding vendors for events and meetings is challenging. Meeting and event planners have countless options at their fingertips. There are numerous technology vendors, each providing a segment of the services needed, few working together. To address this problem, EventTechHub (EventTechHub.com) brings together Eventinterface, an event management platform; Piitcher, a platform connecting speakers with planners; Tap To Speak, a web-based tool connecting attendees with speakers; and Zenus, a face rec

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EventMB

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Who has a lot of time? Certainly not an event planner. Yes, social media marketing requires tons of time. Right? Not if you do it this way… When I was in elementary school there was a local news channel whose commercial slogan was, “There’s that news van again.” The commercial depicted a news van that […]. The post Little and Often – Social Media Marketing for #Eventprofs by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Don't waste time trying to promote your event with poor event photography. Get it right and promoting your event just got a lot easier! The post Nailing Your Event Photography appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The future is now. That’s what they say. But what exactly will AI bring to the future of trade shows and how will you apply those opportunities? Whether your view on AI is colored by the cartoon from the 60s, the Jetsons, or the movie Terminator, chances are you understand some of the incredible capabilities […]. The post How AI is Powering the Tradeshow of the Future by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Quickmobile

OCTOBER 31, 2017

October is the spookiest time of the year, where ghosts and ghouls can roam freely among us. It’s the perfect time to visit a haunted house or haunted corn maze to scare the socks off your friends. However, for meeting planners, every day is the scariest day of the year because of the vast amount of stress placed on them to do their job. In light of Halloween , I’ve put together a list of the spookiest situations meeting planners encounter.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Finding vendors for events and meetings is challenging. Meeting and event planners have countless options at their fingertips. There are numerous technology vendors, each providing a segment of the services needed, few working together. To address this problem, EventTechHub brings together Eventinterface , an event management platform; Piitchr , a platform connecting speakers with planners; and Tap To Speak , a web-based tool connecting attendees with speakers.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

C2 Montréal is one of those rare events that has established a distinct identity through constant innovation—and a faithful following from.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Finding vendors for events and meetings is challenging. Meeting and event planners have countless options at their fingertips. There are numerous technology vendors, each providing a segment of the services needed, few working together. To address this problem, EventTechHub brings together Eventinterface , an event management platform; Piitchr , a platform connecting speakers with planners; and Tap To Speak , a web-based tool connecting attendees with speakers.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Hosting a New Year's Event but need help in turning it into the ultimate experience? Read on to find out how you can attract sponsors for your event. The post 6 Steps to Attract Sponsors for Your New Year’s Eve Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

A/B testing is a crucial element in any startup foundation. Even the big dogs on the block use it. For example, in 2012, a Microsoft employee working on Bing came up with an idea for how to display ad headlines. Unfortunately, the idea was pushed to the bottom of the priority list by program managers working on the project. Six months later an engineer saw the project, and noticing the low cost of writing the code for it, decided to do a bit of A/B testing.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Event planning is a process. Experiences is the best teacher, but that takes time. Given the access to information in today’s generation, not everyone wants to spend a year to acquire the knowledge they are able to get in a few minutes on the internet. As an event planner myself, I know the struggle of keeping up with the trend to avoid of being labeled “outdated” The event planning field can change in a blink of an eye, and I’ve prepared 2 valuable lessons for you that have ch

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BizBash

OCTOBER 31, 2017

As Airbnb global head of alternative marketing Sarah Goodnow and her team began making plans for the 2016 Airbnb Open.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2017

“Inclusion Drives Innovation” is the theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) , which is honored in October and has existed in some form since 1945. “Each day, millions of Americans with disabilities go to work and know firsthand the independence, pride and sense of community that comes with a job,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta in a press release.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Event planning is a process. Experiences is the best teacher, but that takes time. Given the access to information in today’s generation, not everyone wants to spend a year to acquire the knowledge they are able to get in a few minutes on the internet. As an event planner myself, I know the struggle of keeping up with the trend to avoid of being labeled “outdated” The event planning field can change in a blink of an eye, and I’ve prepared 2 valuable lessons for you that have ch

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2017

It’s unanimous. Every respondent in a recent IACC survey confirmed that requests for gluten-free options—especially for desserts—are rising. Vegan requests followed , with some 83 percent saying they have received more requests for meals free of dairy, fish, meat or eggs. While some requests are due to lifestyle choices, many are because of serious allergies, so the majority of venues responding to the survey said they have made a point of asking attendees in advance as part of the registration

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

CadmiumCD is returning to Event Tech Live for the second time, and once again pooling its resources in its support of the UK and European Event Technology sector. After winning ‘Best Event Management Solution’ and ‘Best Conference Technology’ at the Event Tech Awards last year, CadmiumCD is once again in line for more plaudits this […]. The post CadmiumCD returns to Event Tech Live following success at last year’s Event Tech Awards appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Meeting professionals soon will be unable to use Uber rides to earn Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) points, but the transportation company may offer other loyalty program options. Marriott International, which purchased Starwood in 2016, issued a statement Tuesday indicating that the Starwood-Uber partnership will not be renewed in 2018. Starpoints that already have been earned through Uber will not be affected, and registered SPG members who have stays posted with their accounts through the end

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Leading event technology supplier Smart AV, part of The Incredible Pixel Group (IPG) will provide the main screen for this year’s Event Tech Live Expo & Engage stage, using three different formats of LED in one creative display. The Expo & Engage stage screen will use Smart AV’s creative 2.6mm LED product, which they were […]. The post Smart AV’s 2.6mm creative LED to come to Event Tech Live appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Creating a marketing campaign for your camp can be a daunting task. Where to begin? Do you create an email blast? Start a social media campaign? Put an ad in the paper? Send fliers to local schools and sports leagues? While only you know where best to promote your camp, hopefully based on data and not just your gut feeling, and based on your community and what the status quo is, eventually social media is going to play a part in your marketing campaign.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Red, blue, and white light spectrums alternate at the hydroponic “Smart Farm” at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Good timing figures into the backstory of how the city of Columbus came to have the first indoor hydroponic farm at its convention center. Levy Restaurants was chosen as food-and-beverage provider at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in 2016, just as the center was undergoing an expansion and renovation which debuted earlier this year.

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Event Geek

OCTOBER 31, 2017

A 5-point plan to giving your events the credit they deserve. As an event marketer, this situation may sound all too familiar. Your next big event is just around the corner. You're buried in the middle of last minute logistics, booth setup, budgets, shipments, payment to vendors and making sure you’ve prepared the sales reps. The last thing on your mind is how to compare this event to the last, or how you'll track ROI and answer your VP of Marketing when she asks, three months from now, "So, how

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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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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Illustration by Diego Patino. When it comes to forecasts, the problem is often a lack of imagination. Which itself isn’t all that original an observation, but maybe that proves the point. We think there are only so many ways to describe things. That includes the future. For 17 years now, we’ve produced an annual Meetings Industry Forecast that always follows the same approach, taking a straightforward look ahead in four sectors related to business events: lodging, exhibitions, travel, and techno

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Chocolate is not just a piece of candy to satisfy a sugar carving. Chocolate has many health benefits when consumed in moderation, of course. Studies show it can be beneficial in fighting diabetes, reducing stress and improving blood flow. It can also be great for bringing groups together around a sweet, shared activity. Here are some places your group can learn about the history and process of candymaking—and sample some delicious chocolate.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Illustration by Diego Patino. When it comes to forecasts, the problem is often a lack of imagination. Which itself isn’t all that original an observation, but maybe that proves the point. We think there are only so many ways to describe things. That includes the future. For 17 years now, we’ve produced an annual Meetings Industry Forecast that always follows the same approach, taking a straightforward look ahead in four sectors related to business events: lodging, exhibitions, travel, and techno

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