Conferences that Work
JUNE 25, 2018
The other day I attended my lovely nephew Julian’s high school graduation. Ah, the joys of graduation! Where graduates wait in long lines, sit for hours on uncomfortable chairs, get sunburn, and listen to (mostly) boring speakers someone else chose. All to hear their name read off amid hundreds of others, walk across a stage, and get a blank diploma (the real one gets mailed later).
GEVME
JUNE 25, 2018
Sometimes it only takes a catchy subject line and an informative message to turn a contact on your list into a real event registration. This is why it’s true to say that effective email marketing tactics can take your event strategy to the next level. According to DMA Insight , 99% of people who use email check their inboxes every day. That’s an impressive percentage, wouldn’t you say?
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BizBash
JUNE 25, 2018
Over time, galas have become synonymous with rubber chicken dinners, never-ending grip-and-grin moments, and glazed-over eyes. So it's time to.
Event Industry News
JUNE 25, 2018
The challenge to captivate attendees and create memorable event experiences has never been greater. The ever-changing expectations of attendees and meeting owners ensure the pressure is well and truly on event planners to deliver an original and highly engaging event experience on time and most importantly, on budget. Engagement is at the heart of everything we do at Crystal Interactive.
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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.
BizBash
JUNE 25, 2018
PopSugar isn’t completely new to the experiential marketing landscape. In recent years, the lifestyle media company has partnered with brands.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
JUNE 25, 2018
Rosé has long been a summer staple, but it's been picking up steam in recent years as more and more.
Connect Your Meetings
JUNE 25, 2018
On July 4, 2016, Baton Rouge, like most American cites, celebrated Independence Day with cold beer, hot dogs and fireworks. By Labor Day, Louisiana’s capital was reeling from six weeks of crises: the police shooting death of a local resident on July 5; the shooting deaths of three policemen 12 days later, and 10 days of torrential rains that brought epic floods and 13 more deaths in August.
BizBash
JUNE 25, 2018
Here's a look at new Chicago eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.
Event Industry News
JUNE 25, 2018
Projection mapping goes back to the 1990s, in a rudimentary style. Since then, it’s brought a whole other dimension and interactivity to live events and brand activations. O2’s Wear the Rose, Harrods’ Faberge Egg, EE, Nike and Heineken activations at/on Battersea Power Station and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee extravaganza outside Buckingham Palace are among the benchmark big hitters, but the model keeps moving on.
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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
BizBash
JUNE 25, 2018
1. NEW YORK PRIDE MARCH CHANGED ROUTE TO PREPARE FOR NEXT YEAR'S INTERNATIONAL EVENT: The 49th annual NYC Pride March.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 25, 2018
Paul Salinger. Creating sustainable events is hard work, and includes a variety of different challenges — not the least of which is managing food waste or maintaining active group involvement. But what about getting the commitment from management just to get started? Paul Salinger, vice president of marketing for Oracle, discussed how to navigate the “business side” of sustainability during the recent Sustainable Brands 2018 conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Caterease
JUNE 25, 2018
Choosing How Cost Per Guest is Calculated Caterease Version: 18 Category: Setup Date: 06/25/2018. The post Choosing How Cost Per Guest is Calculated appeared first on Caterease.
Event Industry News
JUNE 25, 2018
Following on from Hull’s success as the UK city of Culture in 2017, the city is to also benefit from over £110m investment in its hotels and venues. The iconic, northern destination has seen significant investment in existing and new build developments in a bid to attract high profile events to the city. The list of developments in the city and the East Yorkshire region is endless with the majority already completed.
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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.
Cvent: Event Marketing
JUNE 25, 2018
Events are stressful, and not just for the people that plan them. One of the major obstacles for attendees when deciding whether to attend an event is stress. It takes *a lot* of effort to set up travel arrangements, make a business case for their attendance, and miss out on a few days or more of work. One of the best ways to alleviate attendee stress is to provide them with plenty of information about the event.
Event Industry News
JUNE 25, 2018
Crystal Interactive has been helping clients to maximise the potential of their events through effective use of technology since 1990. Whatever the meeting type, purpose, location or scale, whenever clients come together to learn, share new ideas, network and collaborate, Crystal Interactive event technology solutions and expertise guide these events to the best possible outcomes.
Plan Your Meetings
JUNE 25, 2018
For every meeting and event professional, there are 1,000+ stakeholders standing behind them. From the boss to the board to the client to the supplier, there are a lot of people invested in the success of the meeting, conference, exhibition or event. And your job, as the event magician, is to find out what’s going to make these people walk away happy.
Event Industry News
JUNE 25, 2018
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced the appointment of a new chair and vice-chair for the Event Industry HR Group. This cross-association group was created last year and is responsible for capturing and defining member wants and needs within the human resources sector, all of which are shared, discussed and tackled as a collective. The group is comprised of members of the AEV, the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), the Association of Event Organiser (AEO) and event i
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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!
Regpack
JUNE 25, 2018
Organizing kids is a tricky business. On the one hand, there are always about a million details you have to keep track of at any given time. You need to maintain order, you need to keep the money coming in, you need to have a ton of names and contact info ready at any given time, etc., etc. At the same time, though, you can’t really expect to run an after school program like some kind of office space.
EventBank Insights
JUNE 25, 2018
[link] How do you determine if your event was successful? By the number of attendees, sales generated or connections that you built? Or you may bring up the concept of ROI. Unlike ROI for a portfolio or real estate investment, event ROI is a bit more complicated as there are many intangible assets that you may want to take into consideration. We all know that you have put a lot of effort into your events.
Attendify
JUNE 25, 2018
Event professionals know the benefits of having a great mobile event app. In fact, 63% of planners use event apps*. But the process of finding the right fit for your event can be a challenge. There are so many things to consider, including price, functionality, features, and ease of use—both for you and your attendees. This is further complicated by whether you’re looking for a branded app or a container app, such as the Attendify App , which houses multiple apps from different companies in a si
All Seated
JUNE 25, 2018
Many events businesses claim to want to break into the LGBTQ wedding and celebration market, but are they willing to take a critical look at their social media marketing and ask if their efforts meet the needs of this growing niche? Promoting your event business by taking an inclusive approach to language, images and content allows you to demonstrate your openness, and attract all of the couples with whom you want to work.
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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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