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JANUARY 11, 2019

If you don’t have a dedicated website for your event, you’re missing out on more than just a marketing opportunity. You could be losing ticket sales. And that’s a shame, because it’s very easy — and can be free — to create an event website. You might already be using Facebook Events as your online presence. But […]. The post How to Create a Free Website for Your Event in Minutes appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 11, 2019

Many associations struggle with the right strategy for involving students in their organization and events. Some attract students to join and participate in the organization’s programs and services while still in college. They offer significant membership and registration discounts as well as ample presentation opportunities. They usually have a “get them while they’re young” and “let’s put the kids in the show” mindset.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JANUARY 11, 2019

It’s time to build your nonprofit’s fundraising plan for 2019. You know what you did last year and your goals for the year to come. But in your rush to create an airtight fundraising plan, it can be very easy to overlook a critical factor: what other nonprofit events are doing. If you don’t know what […]. The post How 500 Nonprofits Are Fundraising With Events in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 11, 2019

One of the most common reasons we see event planners deciding to invest in an event app is to increase attendee networking. Attendee Chat and Group Discussions, in particular, are two of the most powerful features for achieving this event goal. Yet, they are often underutilized and underestimated (even forgotten about!). As an Account Manager here at EventMobi, my core objective is to ensure the success of event planners like you.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Conference & Creativity Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Speaker: William Thomson, Events Consultant, Gallus Events.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

Forty percent of Seattle’s local businesses are women-owned — the highest share of female-owned businesses in the United States. Which is why for Visit Seattle ’s Convening Leaders 2019 partner activation, the CVB set up a space outside the Ascent Studio at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center that was focused on celebrating powerful women who call Seattle home.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 11, 2019

(5 Minute Read). New Year New Tech: What You Will Need to Get 2019 Started Right. It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through January, and it’s almost even harder to believe that we are living in the year 2019! Congrats, we’ve officially made it into the future. While flying cars and robot waiters aren’t here yet, there are still cool things happening in tech to get excited about, and we’re not just talking about AirPods. .

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2019

Have you ever considered Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and home of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, as a potential option for your next event? This oasis of a city offers a bit of everything, from classical Catalan Gothic and Modernism architecture to some of the sunniest Mediterranean beaches. Not to mention, the nightlife and restaurant scene in Barcelona is absolutely booming!

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 11, 2019

Planning to host a Nashville area event? This list of 20 event venues represents the best locations Music City has to offer. Choosing the right event venue can be difficult. Especially in a city like Nashville where there are so many incredible and historic buildings ready to host your next gathering. How do you choose the perfect space? This list will help you hone in on the right venue for your next event.

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Nth Degree

JANUARY 11, 2019

Full disclosure: I’m an eager (and slightly tense) bride-to-be, so this post is mildly self-serving and inspired by my personal life. My lunch hours are spent researching ideas that will help give our guests an #eventexperience worthy of their time and money to travel and celebrate with us. Through countless hours thinking about my guests and ways in which to make them feel welcome and show them an amazing time, I realized the same thought and detail can (and should) be applied to a B-to-B event

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2019

Leonor Nemésio Nobre has joined Live Union as a Senior Account Manager. She has moved from Kia Motors where she worked across a wide range of corporate events, prior to that she was part of the Web Summit team. “We’re delighted to welcome Leonor, last year saw record growth for Live Union and her experience across the automotive and technology sectors further strengthens our client offering.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2019

The home of the San Francisco Giants will have a new name next season, but will offer the same outstanding features for groups attending games and private gatherings. Oracle Park, formerly AT&T Park, is situated in the city’s South Beach neighborhood and has been widely praised as one of the most gorgeous sports venues in the United States. Oracle has sponsored Giants Enterprises, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Giants that is responsible for its nonbaseball and special events.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Badges may seem like a small detail of your event, but they are a major component to the overall attendee experience. A well-designed badge provides the most pertinent information to attendees while letting them easily make meaningful connections with one another. Here are 6 tips to help you design interesting and effective badges for your event: Clean and Simple - The space on the badge is limited and should include only the most important information.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

Chicago Tribune. The Convene editors asked the tech experts at Convening Leaders 2019 to share the top technology trend they are keeping an eye on this year. ( pcma ). Read More.

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Explara

JANUARY 11, 2019

2018 was a happening year at Explara. Business Explara continues to grow 20% to 30% year on year and expanding footprints across the globe. We opened our office in Singapore to make Singapore as the hub for APAC. Solutions Explara launched several new solutions and refined the platform for all-in-one event management and membership […]. The post Welcome, 2019!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

Associated Press. Just a few years ago, virtual reality was poised to take over the world. But as of late, the buzz over VR has faded to a mere whisper. ( AP News ). Read More.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 11, 2019

We’re living in the experience economy. Consumer preferences are shifting from material things to experiences. In the B2B world, where events can sometimes be standardized affairs, savvy marketers know that experiences are the best way to cut through the noise and inspire word-of-mouth promotion. What do we mean by experiential marketing at events? After all, events are, by nature, experiences.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

skift.com. More than two weeks in, the government shutdown is already hurting business travel, and insiders expect the impact to grow more severe if the impasse continues. ( Skift ). Read More.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Badges may seem like a small detail of your event, but they are a major component to the overall attendee experience. A well-designed badge provides the most pertinent information to attendees while letting them easily make meaningful connections with one another. Here are 6 tips to help you design interesting and effective badges for your event: Clean and Simple - The space on the badge is limited and should include only the most important information.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

nbcsandiego.com. More hotels are coming to downtown San Diego in 2019, with a total of 2,444 rooms expected to come on line throughout San Diego County. ( NBC San Diego ). Read More.

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GatherHere

JANUARY 11, 2019

Download the White Paper. Close to half the world’s population (more than 3 billion people) are on some type of social media. These platforms have changed the way people engage with each other both personally and professionally. So, it’s easy to see why businesses, particularly places that host private events, are using these online tools to amp up their marketing strategy and reach new audiences.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2019

The New York Times. Puerto Rico, on the mend a year and a half after the devastating Hurricane Maria, tops this year’s annual New York Times list of places to visit. ( The New York Times ). Read More.

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Unique Venues

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

Fast Company. From staying in your comfort zone to letting yourself be unhappy for too long, don’t fall into these traps. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2019

A plethora of new faces heralds the start of the new year across BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) in EMEA and underlines the expansion plans communicated in 2018. The agency, which has recently integrated Grass Roots M&E into one single business entity and has also set its ambitions to double its size in the next two years, is kicking off 2019 with 20 new starters across EMEA.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 11, 2019

Andrew Sykes tells audience members at his Jan. 9 Convening Leaders session that events have personalities just like people. (Casey Gale). In Andrew Sykes’ book, The 11 th Habit: Design Your Company Culture to Foster Habits of High Performance, he and coauthor Hanlie van Wyk focus on the importance of human habits among employees who craft magnetic personalities, and, as a result, successful businesses.

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Floktu

JANUARY 11, 2019

A social media strategy might not be an integral part of every event you work, but it can be hugely important when it comes to selling tickets, creating buzz, and giving your valued sponsors exposure. Almost half of all events have a dedicated social media team, but since that won’t always be an option it’s important to know how to market your event yourself.

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