Wed.Nov 07, 2018

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Why Marketers Should Consider Brand Activations at Festivals in 2019

Marketo Events

No matter the season, there is always some sort of festival going on. From January beer festivals to December holiday markets, there is always an event to attend thanks to our experience-focused lifestyles. What does this mean for your brand ? It means an opportunity for promotion during public events and festivals. At any given music festival, you’ll see crowds of people waiting at the entrance, huddling around the beer tents, and jamming to their favorite bands.

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Leveraging Local Intellectual Capital for Memorable Conventions

EventMB

This is a case study sponsored by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Most people come to conventions for learning and networking. When either of those is lackluster, you’ll see a drop in attendance. Yet, maintaining top-notch education and innovative discourse can be difficult. That’s why many savvy conference planners […].

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Engage or die, the importance of audience engagement

Event Industry News

Mehram Sumray Roots will be presenting a session about audience engagement at Event Tech Live – she shares a preview of her session: Audience engagement is a much-discussed topic, but true engagement is still very elusive. In a competitive marketplace, every event should be looking to create strong and lasting connections with its audience to ensure a healthy future.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Your task is to examine the pitfalls, consider the pros and cons, and choose the best venue for your event that fits with your set criteria and budget.

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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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3 Insights Into the Psychology of Event First Impressions

BizBash

As humans, we make judgments about people, places, and objects almost as soon as we see them. So, when it.

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All That Glitters Is…Biodegradable Sparkles and Ethically Sourced Feathers!

Eventbrite UK

The Jingo tribe are a sequin-wearing, smile-spreading team of artists and beauty experts that specialise in creating the most sensational sparkly looks through an ethical array of glitter, feathers, and henna. I had the great fortune of a chance encounter with Jingo founder Emily Chadwick in Croatia this summer when Emily got me all glittered […].

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20 Cocktail Ideas for Festive Fall Events

BizBash

Nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin, and figs are just some of the ingredients that can add a touch of fall flavor to.

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed. By exploring innovation, possibilities and imagination, speakers shared the science and best practices behind creating experiences that impact people’s lives.

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Why WWDC Satellite Events Are Important for Apple and Its Fans

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Every year Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC ) draws 5,000 (mainly) developers to California. It’s so popular that a ticket lottery has been created to facilitate demand after the 2013 edition sold out in two minutes. Yet, even with what seems like low odds in securing a ticket and the less-than-modest price tag of $1,599 per ticket, neither deter people from making the annual pilgrimage to San Jose.

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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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Election Results: What the Mid-Terms Meant for Events

Smart Meetings

From minimum wage increases to hotel taxes and subsidies for new conference properties, voters in mid-term elections on Tuesday were asked to weigh in on a number of issues that could affect where you hold your meetings and how much they will cost. Smart Meetings reached out to local experts to find out what you can expect once all the ballots are counted.

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The 3 Best Ways to Sell Out Your Next Event

Eventbrite UK

You and your team put a lot of hard work into planning your event, but none of it matters if no one turns up. Event marketing and promotion is a crucial step in selling out your event, and it’s not as complicated (or expensive) as you may think. To attract event attendees and drive ticket […]. The post The 3 Best Ways to Sell Out Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Why the best business strategies can’t afford excluding events?

Eventory

It’s a well-known fact that the crucial factor of every successful company is its business strategy. Nowadays, with the fast changing environment and variety of customer preferences, the best business strategies can’t forget about implementing experiential methods. As an effect, events are becoming a must-have component of a competitive business strategy for all entrepreneurs.

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Busiest Event Tech Live set for day two

Event Industry News

Rife with fantastic content across the event spectrum, and five stages, broadcast in 4k for the first time, Event Tech Live 2018 has smashed last year’s visitor numbers with a day in hand. Matthew Wilson, Sales & Marketing Director at D2i Systems, Event Tech Live’s headline sponsor, comments: “ETL18 has already been a complete success on several levels; lead acquisition, brand awareness and building relationships with our existing clients.

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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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Expo! Expo! 2018 Attendees, Leverage Connect to Power Your Planning & Networking Experience

a2z Innovation Insider

Are you attending Expo! Expo! 2018 ? Set to provide an awesome experience to attendees in New Orleans this year, this remarkable ‘show for shows’ offers three days filled with 100+ education sessions, extended show floors hours and exhibitors showcasing their solutions in 60+ product categories. The event’s website, powered by a2z’s Connect TM solution, is available to help you plan your planning, networking, and appointment scheduling experience.

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5 Fantastic Reasons to Offer Physical Tickets at Your Next Event

Brown Paper Tickets

There’s something special about a physical ticket. Holding one in your hand as you wait excitedly to see your favorite band…attending a show with it tucked safely in your pocket, putting the stub into a scrapbook, finding it years later and feeling that flood of oh-what-a-show nostalgia. Physical tickets have a powerful effect , which is why we feature them as an option.

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Our Ultimate Pre-Event Email Template

ePly

Racking your brain on what kind of email you should send to your attendees the days leading up to your event? It’s key that you pump up your attendees before your event to keep them engaged in the conversation. Check out our easy-to-use email template that you should send out to your event attendees before your next event!

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#FICP Just Pulled Off a Masterclass in Creating Meaningful Connections

Smart Meetings

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed. By exploring innovation, possibilities and imagination, speakers shared the science and best practices behind creating experiences that impact people’s lives.

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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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When a Meeting Is the Wrong Solution

MeetingsNet

Some business issues aren't best solved through in-person gatherings. Training magazine's 2017 Industry Report found that U.S. companies spent more than $90 billion on training, a whopping 32 percent increase over the prior year. Naturally, much of that spending went to in-person events. But an article in Harvard Business Revie w makes the case that many meetings devoted to training aren't necessary—and could actually have a negative effect on attendees if the issue does not lend itself to cre

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Educational Webinars. A Textbook Post.

G2Planet

A few weeks back we covered the first of many popular topics for getting people to register for your event--or the use of marketing webinars. Educational webinars are another effective way to generate interest. Educational webinars are designed to help attendees increase their knowledge of a particular subject or to learn how to perform a task or process.

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A 10 Step Guide to Planning a Successful Investor Day

MeetingsNet

There’s no better opportunity to shine in front of top management than to plan a perfect event that involves plenty of facetime with the CEO and other key management. Brought to you by: Have you been looking to give your investor days a refresh? After all, there’s no better opportunity to shine in front of top management than to plan a perfect event that involves plenty of facetime with the CEO and other key management.

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What Do All The AV Labor Positions Do – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

There are SO many AV labor positions. They can be confusing when you are reading your AV quote. Technical director? Production assistant? What do they all do? Do you need them all at your event? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will be discussing the major AV Labor positions, what the positions do and how they relate to your event.

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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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Magazine London: a major new venue for the capital

Event Industry News

An innovative new event space – Magazine London– is set to launch in summer 2019 and change the face of live events in the capital. Conceived by Venue Lab– a Vibration Group company and creators of the award-winning venues Printworks London and Landing Forty Two – the unique Magazine London is a multi-million pound joint investment in a new cultural destination for London and destined to be one of the most important new event spaces in the city for decades.

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What Do All The AV Labor Positions Do – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

There are SO many AV labor positions. They can be confusing when you are reading your AV quote. Technical director? Production assistant? What do they all do? Do you need them all at your event? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will be discussing the major AV Labor positions, what the positions do and how they relate to your event.

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Why Marketers Should Consider Brand Activations at Festivals in 2019

Marketo Events

No matter the season, there is always some sort of festival going on. From January beer festivals to December holiday markets, there is always an event to attend thanks to our experience-focused lifestyles. What does this mean for your brand ? It means an opportunity for promotion during public events and festivals. At any given music festival, you’ll see crowds of people waiting at the entrance, huddling around the beer tents, and jamming to their favorite bands.

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Agreement for the integration between Lineup Ninja and EventsCase

Event Industry News

The two companies will formalise the agreement during the celebration of the Event Tech Live 2018. Lineup Ninja software, who specialise in the management of agendas and abstracts for events, and EventsCase software “all-in-one” for event management join forces to offer a more powerful tool that meets all the needs and requirements of its customers.

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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.

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Post-Election, Associations Must Act as Civil Refuge

Smart Meetings

Voters undoubtedly had a lot on their minds as they headed to the polls Nov. 6, beyond whether candidates’ values and views on issues aligned with their own. There was the spate of politically tinged violence that dominated headlines, the flood of negative ads on both sides aimed at swaying the still-undecided, and maybe for many, a feeling of despair that we are too polarized politically, that bipartisanship and politics as a means of solving problems have fallen to the wayside.