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This is a guest post by Jillesa Gebhardt, survey scientist at SurveyMonkey. You’ve just wrapped a major event. You’re exhausted, you’re happy — and you’re curious. Did your attendees get as much out of the event as you think they did? Surveys tell you exactly what attendees loved about your event and what you can […]. The post 6 Tips From SurveyMonkey to Increase Your Event Survey Responses appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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BizBash

MARCH 6, 2019

From cookie bars to acrylic invites, here are some ideas for tabletop, catering, florals, and more that corporate event planners can borrow from the wedding industry.

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MARCH 6, 2019

In the events industry, connections count. Networking is one of the keys to success — and getting good deals with vendors, venues, and other events managers. Whether you’re working your first event job or have afew years (or a lifetime) under your belt, you always need to build new relationships and keep existing ones warm. […]. The post Networking Tips for Every Stage of Your Event Planning Career appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Do you ever wonder why in-house AV bids seem to be high? While there could be many reasons behind that today we are going to talk about one of the most likely causes, in-house AV commissions. Did you know that venues can receive kickbacks for referring their in-house vendor? Makes sense right? It does from a business partnership perspective but those kickbacks can lead to inflated AV costs which hurt your budget.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Easily manage your event payments, improve sales by up to 20%, and get access to exclusive benefits with Eventbrite Payment Processing. When you choose Eventbrite Payment Processing you can: Deposit your ticket sales directly into your bank account Get payouts when you want them — even before your event Delight your attendees with a seamless […].

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

Lily Brimble. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Friday 8 th March, Lily Brimble of Richmond Event Management tells us all about what it’s like to be a female in the events industry. There seems to be a stereotype related to women in the events industry that needs to be broken. Not all women want to be wedding planners. I commend the work wedding planners do and the endless hours they put in to ensure they deliver the client’s perfect day but it’s not quite what I do, nor what I want to do.

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ePly

MARCH 6, 2019

Answering attendee questions is an inevitable part of event planning. That said, with all the other balls your juggling, it can be hard to take the time to answer the same questions over, and over, and over.and over again. That’s where an FAQ, or “frequently asked questions,” page comes in handy.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

The leading events venue in the Scottish Borders, the Border Union Showground in Kelso, is to get a new name as part of a drive to attract additional events into the region. The venue, which is owned and run by the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS) will now be known as the Borders Events Centre (BEC) as part of a long-term plan by the Society to take further advantage of the potential provided by the UK’s £42.3 billion* event industry.

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e2m.live

MARCH 6, 2019

In a poll conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016, 78% of startups voted in favor of networking for entrepreneurial success. One of the main reasons why startups and big brands participate in B2B events is to network with the right people. Thanks to advancements in technology, business delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and other event participants can use tech tools like apps to network at events.

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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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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

MARCH 6, 2019

For weeks one and two of this little experiment, you can go here and here respectively. As the headline or a previous installment of this series might tell you, I recently decided to try out 30 productivity tools over the space of a month to provide our readers with honest feedback about how well they performed for me, and how well they fulfilled their purpose, whether that's streamlining a process or saving its users time.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Finding the ideal event venue is a herculean task especially when it comes to leaving a lasting impression on your clients. Venue space must resemble the personality of your event brand and fall within your budget, you may feel that a perfect location doesn’t exist, but there is always a brighter side. The best approach […]. The post How to find the best venue for your events?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

Event Tech Live (ETL) will feature a Marketing Zone for the first time when the two-day show returns to Old Truman Brewery in November 2019. The zones at ETL are a product of the organisers, their partners and their global connections feeding into the machine and technology has become a big part of the event-marketing stack latterly; from chatbots to measuring metrics.

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eventplanner

MARCH 6, 2019

Evaluating and deciding the attendance fees isn’t enough. To attract more attendees and make them understand the undeniable worth of your event, you must set up a smart pricing proposal.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 6, 2019

“Words matter,” says Pamela Jett , founder and CEO of Jett Communication Inc. Jett is a widely sought-after communication and leadership skills expert and speaker who has worked with hundreds of executives and many Fortune 500 companies. She notes that when planners want to influence key decision-makers, packaging the message using both confidence and competence is critical to cut through daily clutter and noise and shape outcomes that are best for the business.

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eventplanner

MARCH 6, 2019

Data is the bloodstream of your event. You can’t do much (including measure, scale, and excel) without having a clear picture of what’s happening before, during, and after the event. Not an easy task to accomplish.

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The Expo Group

MARCH 6, 2019

Welcome to the March 2019 edition of the Exposure Podcast from The Expo Group produced and hosted by Dana Freker Doody and Todd Carruth. This month, we celebrate our 4th year of The Exposure Podcast. Thank you so much for listening! Our featured interview this month is a visit from industry veterans and podcast hosts Don Svehla from Exhibit City News and Mike Morrison from WS Displays.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Dale Carnegie once boldly claimed, " An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing. " Perhaps nothing could be more true when it comes to measuring and presenting ROI for your C-Level decision makers.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

Women’s Aid, the charity working against domestic abuse, is hosting an inspiring fundraising event on Wednesday (6 th March) at Skylon in London, and AV and event production company Blitz, is proud to be involved in the event. The event, supported by Women’s Aid patrons actress Julie Walters and Spice Girl Mel B, will include a fashion show, dinner and dance, with all proceeds going towards the charity.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

International Meetings Review. Construction has begun on a new vision of San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado that includes a phased development which is scheduled to be finished in 2021. ( International Meetings Review ). Read More.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

The Farnborough International Airshow is to go back to its roots and allow public access to its exhibition halls to promote and inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and innovators. The move will see the seven day global aerospace, defence and space trade event, which has traditionally included a public weekend, become a five day trade event (Mon-Fri), removing the public weekend.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

wired.com. Now in its sixth year, the Lesbians in Tech Conference brings together attendees with the mission of increasing visibility and providing community to diverse peoples in a range of tech fields. ( WIRED ). Read More.

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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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Eventbase

MARCH 6, 2019

As excitement builds for SXSW 2019 , we thought it would be fun to reflect on some of the past SXSW activations from the biggest experiential event in the world. 1. HBO’s #SXSWestworld by Giant Spoon You can’t talk about experiential marketing and not mention HBO's Westworld activation at SXSW 2018. Giant Spoon and HBO recreated the show's town of Sweetwater on a 90,000 ft2 site, filled it with a cast of about 60 actors, and created immersive storylines to engage attendees in the action and make

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

reuters.com. The global travel industry is likely to expand by 4 percent in 2019 despite slowing economic growth in key areas such China and Europe. ( Reuters ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

forbes.com. American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others’ elite loyalty program members. ( Forbes ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Radio Technology. The association is changing a big part of its show structure for the first time in decades. ( Radio World ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Harvard Business Review. Everyone should know who’s making the final call. ( Harvard Business Review). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

“Sanity.” That was the — tongue-in-cheek, we hope — response from one participant in Convene’ s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey to the question, “What is your No. 1 on-the-job challenge?”. But the combined answers to the question give a clear sense that many meeting professionals are feeling crunched by a lack of resources — of money, staff, time, or all three — in the face of their jobs’ demands.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. As part of the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, we asked respondents a handful of open-ended questions, including: “What is the biggest challenge facing the meetings industry today?

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