Caterease
DECEMBER 11, 2019
*Ka-ching!* That’s usually the sound many of us hear when we think about event planning during the holiday season. It. The post How to Stay Below Budget During the Holidays appeared first on Caterease.
Maritz Global Events
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Post authored by De-de Mulligan, President & Chief Content Strategist, Mulligan Management Group. Without fail, it happens every year. A certain percentage of your conference participants don’t return. Don’t renew their association membership. They disappeared. This is attendee churn. A little is expected. A lot raises eyebrows in the executive offices, which is something no one wants to experience.
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Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 11, 2019
If your conference is like most, sponsorship revenue is underperforming. There are two benchmarks we like to use to identify healthy conference revenue business models: Industry revenue — 30 percent or more of a conference’s total revenue should come from the combination of sponsor, exhibit and advertising revenue. Expo/sponsor revenue ratio — for every $3 in expo revenue, a thriving sponsor program will generate $1 of revenue or more (a 3-to-1 or better ratio).
Picatic by Eventbrite
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Eventbrite's Creator Summits bring together the creators, music and otherwise, who use our platform — allowing them to learn from one another and grow their professional network. Care to join us?
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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.
GEVME
DECEMBER 11, 2019
According to CWT Meetings & Events Future Trends Report, the Sustainable Events, the focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase. We are staying true to our principal responsibility to be ahead of the trends and provide event technology services and solutions to event professionals which will help them to embed responsible business practices into meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows.
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EventBank Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It’s no secret that hosting events are a good way to bring people together. Events bring in people with similar interests and concerns and try to encourage interaction between one another. Regardless if you’re looking to host a charity event, a workshop, or even a movie night, these all have the potential to create or strengthen a community. If you’re looking for tips on how to successfully build a community of passionate and engaged members through your events, keep reading because, in Malaysia
Skift
DECEMBER 11, 2019
An outside shot of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia World Congress Center Authority Skift Take: Even the biggest venues can be gentle on the climate. The Georgia World Conference Center went through a redesign about 10 years ago, and now is one of the most sustainable large venues in the world. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventBank Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2019
To succeed in marketing, you need to be forward-thinking. This means being always in-the-know of the next big thing, the latest advancements and all the trends that are sure to be big over the next 12 months. That’s why on December 10, we hosted EventBank’s Marketing 2020: Trends, Predictions and Planning for the New Year event in Manila. We took a closer look at key marketing trends that will shape the industry, the prospects for 2020 and how the economy will impact marketers ahead.
atEvent
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Driving successful event outcomes requires a huge effort from your entire team, and each member of that team wishes you would adopt an event lead capture solution already!
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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
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The new campaign urges conferences, event organisers and venues to support gender-balance, diversity and inclusion on stage. Innovation Women, an online visibility bureau for entrepreneurial, technical and professional women, has announced the launch of a new campaign calling on event organisers and venues to declare their events “No-Manel Zones.”. “Manel” is industry jargon for a panel of featured speakers at a conference or event consisting of all men.
Event Leadership Institute
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Smarticle. READ TIME: 3 minutes. Event marketing is an essential part of pulling off a fantastic event. This week’s Smarticle will provide some insight into the three core social media networks, so the next time you’re planning an event, you’ll be better prepared to leverage social media to its fullest extent. Facebook. When it comes to event marketing, Facebook is an excellent platform to leverage.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
By Kristin Lamb, head of sales and marketing, ExecSpace. It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.
ePly
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ?? The cheer is spreading, the laughter is getting louder, and the decorations are getting.BRIGHTER! To spread extra holiday cheer in the workplace (and spice things up — maybe with some cider?
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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.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
D&D London has partnered with SevenRooms, a data-driven operations, marketing and guest engagement platform, to improve guest experiences by adopting its platform across the group. The platform has been implemented across 43 locations, including some of London’s most well-known restaurants, such as Chelsea’s famous Bluebird, city favourite Coq d’Argent, Quaglino’s, Le Pont de la Tour, 100 Wardour Street, and the group’s latest opening, 14 Hills.
Eagle's Flight Corporate Events
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The best corporate events are fun, engaging, and tied to business goals in a way that provides value to attendees. But when hosting large groups with a variety of personalities and skills at a company-wide event, it can be tricky to keep everyone engaged and enjoying themselves throughout the event. Here are some tips you can use while planning your next event.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
A growth in enquiry levels for 2020 will allow the business meetings and events industry to start the new year with optimism after a challenging 2019, says the Meetings Industry Association (mia). According to figures gathered for the latest edition of miaTouchstone, enquiry levels rose by 5% in 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Enquiry levels are used as a key indicator of future prospects for the meetings industry, which is why the mia is looking ahead to 2020 with cautious optimism.
Event Smart
DECEMBER 11, 2019
How to Throw a New Year’s Event! New Year’s events make for a fun and entertaining way for people to come together and ring in the new year with friends and family. It’s also a great opportunity for event organizers to turn an annual festivity into a memorable and lucrative event. To help you plan […]. The post How to Throw a New Year’s Event!
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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!
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The award winning Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre (Thursday 21st to Sunday 25 November 2019) is now in its 17 th year and continues to thrive in popularity. EFS Europe has been supplying temporary flooring for the event for the last 5 years, witnessing more and more Christmas revellers flocking to enjoy the festive atmosphere with a record 130,000 visitors punishing EFS’s Temp–a-Path this year!
All Seated
DECEMBER 11, 2019
In this webinar with Ryan O’Neil, Founder & CEO of Curate, you will learn about driving inbound traffic through SEO, website optimization, and referrals, nurturing needs and the expectation of “immediateness”, and closing the deal by capturing and fulfilling the client’s vision. The post The Efficient Sales Funnel of a Successful Event Pro appeared first on AllSeated.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Cloud-based event payment platform, TicketCo, has appointed Paul Carey as key account manager in the UK. Paul, a former general manager of Rewind Festival, has joined TicketCo to drive growth in its UK festival division. He has also acted as a publicist and artist manager for A-list performers including Elton John, David Bowie, The Who, Craig David and Dame Shirley Bassey.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Everybody gather ’round because we’re talking attendee questions that matter! So, when you’re putting an event together, what is the most important thing on your mind? Who are you doing this for? And who will ultimately decide the success of your event? Obviously, the answer is your attendees. And if there is one thing they look for in a meeting or conference, it’s a connection.
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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.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) recently held its 2019 conference, welcoming more than 200 delegates from across the membership and event industry to the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes, for a day of compelling content and to launch an important initiative, the ESSA Accreditation Scheme. The new accreditation scheme was announced during the conference’s Town Hall session, with ESSA Chair, Martin Cairns, ESSA vice-Chair Lou Kiwanuka, and ESSA Director, Andre
Bizzabo
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Learn how AdWeek, creator of one of the most popular advertising trade publications in the world, uses events to supercharge its content strategy. AdWeek is the second-largest advertising trade publication in existence. The New York City-based publisher has been covering diverse topics such as creativity, ad campaigns, and client-agency relationships since 1979.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Leading global brand experience company, Cook & Associates , has been selected as a “preferred supplier” for the 2020 Farnborough International Airshow. The appointment reflects its long-standing status as a strategic exhibition design and management partner, supporting leading blue-chip brands at aerospace and aviation events around the world. During the 2018 Airshow, Cook & Associates successfully delivered eleven major projects, fielding a team of over 100 staff on site.
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