Conferences that Work
MAY 14, 2018
Long ago, consultant Tom Gilb coined the term “mythodology” to describe erroneous but commonly held beliefs about how something should be done. Here are nine mythodologies about conferences. Mythodology: We know what our attendees want to learn about. Reality : No, you don’t. At least half the sessions programmed at traditional conferences are not what attendees want.
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 14, 2018
Curiosity allegedly killed the cat. How do we know curiosity killed that cat? Were there any eyewitnesses to that crime? Did anyone hear strange cat calls? Did you see what curiosity was wearing? Do you know any reason why curiosity wanted to kill the cat? Were curiosity and the cat family, friends, enemies, frenemies, or strangers? What color was the cat?
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Endless Events
MAY 14, 2018
Before you plan for an event, you first need to get stakeholders on board. That means you need to craft an (almost) perfect event proposal if you want approval. Luckily, we’ve got a guide to help you do just that. And once it’s approved and ready to go, you need to get all the organizational help you can get. That includes knowing what event tech to use, how to properly check-in attendees and marketing your event so it stands out.
Hubilo Blog
MAY 14, 2018
The technological storm has taken a grip over all the prevailing business sectors. Name it and people will somehow bring up the use of technology in their corporations. For a time it has been realized that tech is not just limited to social media presence and Microsoft office but it is a collection of innovative systematic ideas. Event Industry is not left behind in incorporating all the latest technoventions to increase the event ROI.
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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.
Eventbrite UK
MAY 14, 2018
Bringing your event experience to life online, while challenging, is not impossible. This guide outlines the key steps to take to build your brand online. The post How to Bring Your Event Brand to Life Online appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Caterease
MAY 14, 2018
A successful company depends on the success of its managers. Being a successful manager is a trickle effect to all the employees within a business. It's not enough to have a solid product or services, you have to have the right bodies behind it to make it successful. A good way to tell if there. The post Habits of A Bad Catering Manager appeared first on Caterease.
TicketBud
MAY 14, 2018
Today in Ticketbud Tidbits, we interview Richelle Ouellette, Co-founder and Head Planner of Alchemy Events. Richelle has created a lot of successful events and has even done receptions for First Ladies. You can listen to the podcast below. The topics of conversation include communication, choosing a venue, and what to look for when hiring planners for your event company.
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2018
Over 300 people attended the Charity Film Awards, hosted and sponsored by Central Hall Westminster, on Friday 11 th May. The evening began with a drinks and canapé reception attended by charity representatives, business leaders, events professionals and celebrities. Guests then took their seats in the imposing Lecture Hall for the awards ceremony, which was also supported by Central Hall’s onsite production partner, White Light.
Boomset
MAY 14, 2018
Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash As winter begins to turn its back on us in the Northern Hemisphere, we can look forward to the blissful spring and summer months ahead and everything they bring. And as nature undergoes regrowth and new life begins to flourish, we too can enter a state of rejuvenation, no longer tempted to stay indoors. This is GREAT news for businesses!
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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
NVOLV
MAY 14, 2018
Technology has gone mainstream in every industry including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and supply chain. The event industry is no exception, and with the passage of time, event managers are looking for ways to incorporate the latest technology in their events to engage attendees and reap maximum ROI. If you were looking forward to making maximum impact at the events with the latest technology, making blind decisions would affect you negatively.
SmartMeetings
MAY 14, 2018
Hectic schedules, last minute client changes and unusual hours are common for event professionals. Add in the dynamic of family life and you may be left feeling frustrated and short on time. You are not alone! Many American families struggle with balancing work and family. These four simple steps can make the work-life balance thing seem manageable.
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2018
Mentees from female talent programme, Fast Forward 15, graduated on Friday 11th May after their year-long mentorships. The graduation lunch drew together more than 150 leading travel and event industry personnel and gave the mentees a platform to share their experiences, individual growth and newly defined personal brands. The ceremony took place on board the prestigious Silver Sturgeon with the capital’s landmark skyline a fitting backdrop for the celebrations.
Connect Your Meetings
MAY 14, 2018
Peter Strebel, the new President of Omni Hotels, likes to ask during interviews, “Do you like to entertain in your home?” This question translates to his approach to hospitality. “This is the business we’re in. We’re welcoming people into our homes. And if you don’t like to entertain in your own home, then you probably won’t want to do what we do in our business.
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Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2018
Meetingselect , known for its corporate online booking tool for booking meetings and conferences, and the supplier of one of the world’s biggest independent database of conference hotels and event venues, is expanding internationally. The Dutch company is opening an office in Brussels this month and this will be followed this summer by an office in New York.
SmartMeetings
MAY 14, 2018
Academic conferences are very important to the careers of professors and researchers. They must present their work and get it published to move up the ladder. Conferences also provide networking opportunities with other professors, publishers, universities and vendors. Attending one, two or three conferences a year can make a huge difference in an academic career.
Event Industry News
MAY 14, 2018
Diageo, owner of some of the world’s most-loved brands including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Ketel One, Ciroc, Don Julio, Bulleit and Zacapa, today announced an exclusive global partnership with IMG’s Taste Festivals. As well as festivals, the collaboration will span across Taste Tuesdays – a new monthly international in-restaurant event series, and Taste Residences – exclusive chef’s table experiences. .
Caterease
MAY 14, 2018
Using Touch-Friendly Scrolling Caterease Version: 16 Category: Setup Date: 05/14/2018. The post Using Touch-Friendly Scrolling appeared first on Caterease.
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EventPlanning
MAY 14, 2018
Blogging Muitas pessoas acham de que o blogue é tão simples quanto sentar-se ao computador e digitar uma pequena sinopse e passar para a próxima. E para aqueles que fazem um blogue pessoal ou que não estão interessados em se promover, fazer negócios ou ganhar dinheiro, é. Contudo, para criar algo substancial, é bastante mais do que isso. Pesquisa. Escrever uma postagem por blog informativo não foi tão fácil quanto parece.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 14, 2018
With 60 miles of breathtaking beachfront, an international airport that welcomed 1 million passengers on 2017, 98,600 accommodation units at various price levels, and a modern convention center with 250,000 square feet of meeting space and an upscale adjoining hotel, the Myrtle Beach area is an ideal destination to host meetings and group gatherings.
Dynamic Events
MAY 14, 2018
Many years ago, but not so long ago that the memory still doesn’t sting, we were two weeks out from a massive citywide conference when. Read More. The post HOW TO PREVENT LAST MINUTE CHANGES FROM DERAILING YOUR EVENT appeared first on Dynamic Events Inc.
All Seated
MAY 14, 2018
We are thrilled to announce two upcoming speaking engagements in the month of May! On May 15, Sandy will be speaking at NACE Silicon Valley on the topic of how to “Become THE Brand in your Industry.” There’s still time to register to attend the event so please click here for more details. On May 23, Dina will be speaking at the Philidelphia ILEA Chapter’s event on the topic of “Navigating the Modern Event Experience.” Click here for more information and to
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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.
GEVME
MAY 14, 2018
Showing recognition for employees’ achievements by awarding travel experiences may be an old trick but it’s also one that’s not going away any time soon. According to Transformativa’s survey results , 65% of employees claim that they appreciate incentive trips more than any other form of reward. Still, before breathing a sigh of relief, you should understand that the demands and tastes of corporate staff change, which leads to the evolution of new incentive travel programs.
All Seated
MAY 14, 2018
Description: Should you start your own business? Is it time to hire employees? How to say NO? These are some crossroad questions you may be facing. Join Gwen Helbush, President Where To Start, Wedding Management who will help you find your answers. The post At A Crossroads? Questions To Ask With Gwen Helbush appeared first on AllSeated.
Bizzabo
MAY 14, 2018
Each month we interview an events professional that is doing something amazing. This month we spoke with Cathy McPhillips, VP of Marketing for Content Marketing Institute, about growing an annual conference, making data-driven decision, building an engaged community and more. Every year, the online publisher Content Marketing Institute (CMI) holds the largest conference dedicated to content marketing— Content Marketing World.
Core-apps
MAY 14, 2018
Sponsorships are critical to the success of association events, especially within healthcare. But according to The State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 , a majority of event planners are struggling to secure sponsors. And unfortunately, for a small group, retention rate is decreasing. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom when it comes to new ideas for unlocking event revenue.
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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.
Bizzabo
MAY 14, 2018
Discover how you can take your events strategy to new heights with these 25 innovative B2B event marketing ideas. In a survey conducted by Bizzabo with 400 mid- to senior-level event marketers, an overwhelming majority of C-suite executives (87%) believe live events will become increasingly important to their organizations and are planning on investing in them more in the future.
PCMA Convene
MAY 14, 2018
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. As a venue provider that fully understands the current market trends as well as clients’ needs and demands, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) knows that more creative and innovative measures must be implemented to ensure successful delivery of client events. An expansion of the center is currently underway and due to be completed in mid-2019.
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