Thu.Jul 05, 2018

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You’re Paying Too Much Interest On Your Conference Organizational Debt

Velvet Chainsaw

Most organizations pay for it without knowing it. What is it? Conference organizational debt. Your conference organizational debt includes the static roles, traditional structures, outdated models, long-established practices, antiquated procedures and legacy policies that prevent your organization from adapting to evolving markets, technology and society.

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How to Design an Event App that Matches Your Event Brand

Eventmobi

So you’ve decided to invest in event app technology at your next event and are excited that you get to check off one more thing from your endless list of to-do’s leading up to your event. But as time ticks on and your event gets nearer, you realize, ’Wait…now I actually need to build my app!’ And then panic sets in. Have no fear – your friendly EventMobi Support Team is here!

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Guest Column: 6 Key Ways to Support Media at Events

BizBash

Matheson Sharp is a coordinator at Scott Circle Communications (@scottcircle), a Washington, D.C.-based public relations firm working with mission-driven clients. Planning.

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More Love for Virtual Attendance at Events

Endless Events

Tech continues to play a more significant role in events, from both a planning and experiential perspective. Excitingly, virtual attendance at events is not only possible but is now becoming a serious contender in the event world. We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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Forecast: 9 New Ideas for Summer Events

BizBash

From doughnut bouquets in Los Angeles to living art installations in Toronto, here's a look at the latest new products.

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10 New Atlanta Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Atlanta eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.

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5 Serious Event Organizing Mistakes to Avoid

Brown Paper Tickets

Think you have a great idea for an event, but you’re not sure how to execute it? Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the things that could go wrong (but won’t), but could? Whether it’s your first event or your hundredth, you’ll want to avoid these 5 major event planning mistakes: 1. Procrastination. “Today is a bit cloudy… hmm? I heard it will be sunny tomorrow.

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July 5, 2018: Dating Apps Are Now a Part of Weddings, Cartoon Network to Sponsor New York Fashion Week: Men's, Safety Concerns Prompting One Major Convention to Leave San Francisco

BizBash

1. DATING APPS ARE NOW A PART OF WEDDINGS: One of the latest wedding trends involves couples including the dating.

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Mindfulness, What’s the Big Deal?

a2z Innovation Insider

2 minute read. Why is it that #mindfulness is such a huge part of business culture nowadays? Everywhere you turn, there are articles and posts about this CEO and that CEO and this organization and that organization talking about how they incorporated mindfulness into their everyday habits and it has done such and such for them. We live in a world that is constantly bombarded with tasks and to-dos and plans that need to be executed.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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13 Free Tools to Support, Manage and Engage your Event Team and Yourself

Event Age by Swapcard

Let’s face it: being an event planner is one of the most demanding roles. When time is scarce, multitasking becomes a reality, at times a painful one.

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Conference Trends 2018: Festivalisation

Event Industry News

It’s safe to say that conferences have come a long way in the past decade. An industry that has felt more than a little homogeneous in the past, has evolved into a packed calendar of diverse events which have as much emphasis on entertainment, as they do education. The proliferation of these less traditional conferences comes hot on the heels of music festivals growing increasingly popular, this has been dubbed “festivalisation”.

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Event Engagement through Social Media: 6 Steps to Make it Possible

NVOLV

What makes an event successful? Your answer would be choosing a great venue, arranging comfortable seating, offering scrumptious food or holding a session with the popular speaker. Yes, all of these factors play an important role in making your event successful. However, what if there was no engagement and the attendees felt like they enjoyed a short visit to a luxurious hotel without networking and collaborating with others.

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NetworkTables wins ‘Future of Meetings Award’ for being most Innovative Event Tool

Event Industry News

NetworkTables founder Matthijs Otto and co-owner Querine Lap proudly received ‘The Future of Meetings Award’ again during The Meetings Show in London yesterday. The winner was determined by an international audience of event organizers that voted for the most innovative event tool. NetworkTables is an international event technology company that makes it easier to meet the right people at large conferences and make networking more effective through an user-friendly online solution for table seati

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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.

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Your Cvent CONNECT Preparation Checklist

Cvent: Event Marketing

We’re getting closer to our annual user conference Cvent CONNECT every day! We can’t wait to have over 3,000 event and hospitality professionals , partners, and Cvent experts descend upon The Venetian | The Palazzo in Las Vegas. But before you jet off to catch your flight, make sure you know what to bring to this year’s Cvent CONNECT! Use this checklist to cover your bases.

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Ex Time Inc. marketer Lisa Batty launches ‘Memorable’ events consultancy

Event Industry News

The former Time Inc. UK Marketing Director of Advertising, Lisa Batty, has launched a new trade marketing consultancy dedicated to creating events with a ‘memorable’ twist. Her Co-founder and Chairman is ex Havas Media UK Group CEO Mark Craze. Drawing on their combined experience of more than 50 years, the duo will work with media brands, agencies and publishers whose objective is to enhance their brand profile and deepen client relationships through memorable events that will stay long in the m

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Leveraging Tech to Create Meaningful Connections: Q&A with Ann Handley, Part 1

Certain

Technology is often understood as a double-edged sword. While it has introduced once impossible advancements and innovation across industries, smarter technology also means higher expectations than ever before from customers. And events are no different. . For businesses and marketers, specifically, what this means is we have to become savvier when it comes to how we utilize tech in order to not only meet, but exceed attendees’ expectations.

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QuickMobile: The Security-focused Event App [Review]

EventMB

QuickMobile by Cvent is an event app with 50 configurable features and enterprise-grade security. Here is our review. QuickMobile: What Is It? QuickMobile offers feature-rich, fully-branded event apps for meetings, conferences, and exhibitions. The event apps are built on a highly secure, enterprise-grade platform that aligns with any corporate mobile strategy.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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7 Tips for a Successful Crisis Management Meeting

SmartMeetings

Crisis management planning is like life insurance; nobody wants it, but everyone needs it. Business owners must budget for risk management even when there is no sign of trouble ahead. Planning for hypothetical events understandably seems like a waste of resources. But, like a life insurance policy, not having one is far more costly. Drafting an effective plan requires you address three main priorities when organizing your initial meeting: Who is coming.

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Navigating Union AV Labor at Venues

Meeting Tomorrow

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. In some cases, it’s nearly double the cost. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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How to attract a crowd to your event in 3 weeks or less and impress your boss forever?

Eventory

Reading Time: 18 minutes Deadline is approaching. You need to find a brilliant idea to make your event happen with a full list of attendees. How to attract a crowd to your event in 3 weeks or less? It is not only about a single success of an event but about your position and boss’s appreciation. We have gathered the best ways to promote an event and reach the right target group.

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Navigating Union AV Labor at Venues

Meeting Tomorrow

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. In some cases, it’s nearly double the cost. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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.