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How to Design an Event Experience Using Technology

Eventmobi

Are you trying to figure out how to design an event experience? Technology is many event planners’ secret weapon and has the power to be massively impactful to achieving your event goals. A true experience designer will take a critical approach to analyze every significant touchpoint within the event lifecycle, with the goal of understanding where it makes sense to integrate technology.

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10 Ways to Wow with Event Food Appeal

EventMB

This is a sponsored post from Québec City Business Destination. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Food and beverage have long been a critical element in events. It’s a rare event that doesn’t factor catering in some way. In fact, for most events, it’s a major portion of the event budget. But today’s event attendees […].

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5 tips for engaging attendees with conference app gamification

Eventbase

What does gamification mean, and why has it become a leading trend in the event technology world? In short, gamification is the process of taking concepts that are typically used in games, such as point systems, scoreboards and prizes, and applying them to your event marketing goals. Gamification is one of the most intuitive, enjoyable ways to keep your attendees engaging with your conference app and across your event campus.

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Five Ways NFL Experience Times Square Can Enhance Your Next Event

BizBash

Let's face it, when planning events for either corporate or social clients, securing a venue that meets all your logistical.

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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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How to get the best out of a conference

Eventinterface

If you have visited a conference lately, you will understand that a conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with others in the same line of work as you. There are many networking and relationship building opportunities, and you need to know how you can get the best out of them. You can point them to your website, hand out business cards and form long lasting business relations.

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How to get the best out of a conference

Eventinterface

If you have visited a conference lately, you will understand that a conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with others in the same line of work as you. There are many networking and relationship building opportunities, and you need to know how you can get the best out of them. You can point them to your website, hand out business cards and form long lasting business relations.

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Festival and Outdoor Show announces stellar line up for event safety panels

Event Industry News

Steve Blake from STORM 4 Events is curating panel discussions and talks at the Festival and Outdoor Show which are tackling the tough issues effecting organisers right now, from drone usage to preparing a counter terrorism policy. The event has revealed a speaker line up featuring some of the UK’s leading figures giving firsthand experience from the 2018 event season.

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Embarking on a New Chapter

Eventbrite UK

To Eventbrite creators around the world, From the beginning, our vision for Eventbrite was to harness technology to help anyone sell tickets to events. We did this because we firmly believed in the power of human connection and the magic that happens when people get out from behind the screen and gather in real life. […]. The post Embarking on a New Chapter appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Skiddle: how we harness the power of ticketing technology

Event Industry News

With the clubbing season beginning and our busiest period just around the corner, we decided the time was right to overhaul our App and design a one-stop-shop for music lovers. In a nutshell, we have created the first bespoke event guide, ticketing outlet and discovery platform, which users can download for free via their iPhone and Android devices.

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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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Report: Meeting and Events Companies Not Embracing Newest Tools

Smart Meetings

Many companies are relying on inefficient meetings and events practices rather than embracing the newest tools available, according to a new report released by a management software company. The report, issued by Chicago-based Eved , details ways in which the world’s largest companies can still improve. One of the key findings was that by not implementing new tools, the companies are not generating the confidence and financial growth that they look to generate in every other aspect of business.

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SpotMe shortlisted in 5 categories at the Event Technology Awards 2018

Event Industry News

SpotMe , the leading provider of enterprise engagement platforms, has been shortlisted in five categories at the Event Technology Awards 2018: Best Hybrid or Live Streaming Solution, Best Use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction, Best Use of Technology for Audience Participation, Best Event Networking Technology, and Best Event App. Over the last 12 months, more than one million people across the world have used the SpotMe platform, which powers transformative events and drives long-te

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September 20, 2018: Maroon 5 to Headline 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show, L.A. Film Festival Seeks to Make a New Impression With Fall Opening, Investigation Finds Ticketmaster Has Partnered With Ticket Scalpers to Rip People Off

BizBash

1. MAROON 5 TO HEADLINE 2019 SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW: Maroon 5 will be the Super Bowl LIII halftime show.

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A Glimpse of Hubilo’s Work?-?Top 10 Event Websites

Hubilo Blog

Business events, conferences, exhibitions, and expo have witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of attendees along with an increase in usage of event tech. Event websites visually speak for your event with images, videos, and content admired by the readers. The type of event websites that attract a decent number of audience and highlights it upon searching is based on the convenience of readability and the presentation of information in the most creative way possible. .

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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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5 New York City Venues You Might Not Know

Meeting Application

Have you ever wondered which city is the most commonly chosen for holding events? In its report, AMEX lists the top places around the world, so it’s worth to look a bit closer at them. Starting with New York City, where hundreds of millions of people come to attend events and do business annually, we have chosen some interesting venues – not necessarily the largest, but ones which have that spark. #1 The Hammerstein Ballroom It is a part of the Manhattan Center.

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Medical mega-congress is set to arrive @HUNGEXPO Budapest in 2019

Event Industry News

After 33 years, the ERA-EDTA (European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association) Congress is returning to Budapest in 2019. The event was held in the Hungarian capital in 1986 and since then Budapest has changed significantly. Every year, one of the most prestigious associations of nephrology worldwide rotates its European congress and seven years ago, HUNGEXPO together with the support of the Hungarian Society of Nephrology submitted its bid to host the 2019 congress.

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How to run an amazing event an overview of what the best events do

Gallus Events

I would like to think that anyone can learn how to run an amazing event. Even if you are running an annual general meeting, a staff away day, an exhibition, product launch or a conference I see no reason that it can’t be an amazing event. As an industry we have to move away from the concentrating solely on the logistical aspects that sits behind events, to the environmental factors that underpin experiences.

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4 Ways Mobile Apps Have Changed The World

Cvent: Event Marketing

Mobile apps have shaped the way we live our lives today. From banking on the go to ordering groceries online, there is literally an app for everything. Because of the speed at which we can get things done now, the world has significantly changed thanks to mobile apps. Whether it’s changed for the better or worse is up for debate, but below are 4 ways mobile apps have changed the way we live our daily lives. 1.

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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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10 Top Event Influencers Talk About Their Biggest Challenges

G2Planet

We recently asked 10 of the most widely followed influencers in the event industry to tell us about the biggest challenge they faced in their work.

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Jack Morton Experience Brand Index: Half of all consumers skeptical about brand promises & demand proof

Event Industry News

Jack Morton, the global award-winning brand experience agency, today launches its first global Experience Brand Index, a survey of 6,000 consumers across the United States, United Kingdom and China. The research, which covered 100 brands and 10 industries, asked consumers to rate varying brand experiences – comparing what a brand promises versus what it delivers. .

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Reggie Was Named the No. 1 CEO on the SaaS Report’s List of the Top 50 CEOs of 2018–What This Says About Cvent and the Booming Event Industry

Cvent: Event Marketing

The Award. This year, approaching Cvent’s 20th anniversary, Reggie Aggarwal was named the No. 1 CEO on The SaaS Report’s list of the Top 50 CEOs of 2018. The list offers a look into the top industries in the business world and has featured CEOs from world-renowned companies including Salesforce, Slack, Workday, Marketo, HubSpot, Intuit, Shopify, and Tableau.

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Event Spotlight: Journey to the “Land of Smiles”

CXApp Blog - Events

Last week, the CXApp traveled across the world for a global affair. Over 2,200 customers, partners, and employees came together for a chance to impact the direction of mobility, data security, and IT solutions. Our team's adventure began in San Francisco, California. After a roughly 16-hour journey, we reached our final destination: Bangkok, Thailand.

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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.

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FAQs about Email Marketing

Evvnt

What is an average bounce rate? The first time you email a list you may have a bounce rate up to 20% as you clear out any junk data in your mailing list. For subsequent mailings you should only have a 1% or 2% bounce rate. If you experience higher rates then you should check your list source and data collection practices for accuracy. What is an average click-through rate?

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8 Nonprofit Videos That Rocked The pledgeTV Film Festival

Click & Pledge

For privacy reasons Vimeo needs your permission to be loaded. For more details, please see our Privacy Statement. I Accept It’s hard making good video content. Take it from us. We spend months at a time developing and perfecting 15–30 minutes of solid documentary footage, then spend even more time cutting down those videos into social-friendly trailers.

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Collaborating With Caterers

All Seated

In this webinar, the experienced caterers from Neuman’s Kitchen will share their advice on how to efficiently work with caterers for your events. Topics covered include goal setting, budgeting, planning logistics, communication, and more! The post Collaborating With Caterers appeared first on AllSeated.

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8 Nonprofit Videos That Rocked The pledgeTV Film Festival

Click & Pledge

It’s hard making good video content. Take it from us. We spend months at a time developing and perfecting 15–30 minutes of solid documentary footage, then spend even more time cutting down those videos into social-friendly trailers. When we do them right, they might just get someone to stop scrolling through yet another Facebook ad for shorts with built-in underwear.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

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.

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5 Steps to Get Sponsorship for Your Events

Eventinterface

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. This means you will need sponsors on your side. Of course, getting a sponsor is easier said than done. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Approaching sponsors the right way is the key to tilting the odds in your favor. 1.

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The Right Prescription for HCPs to Attend Medical Meetings

Cvent: Event Marketing

For life sciences companies, attracting Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to their events is a key to success. When choosing the events to attend, HCPs are looking to stay up to date on the latest trends for their specialties, meet with experts or key opinion leaders, and network with colleagues. At Cvent CONNECT, Ashfield Meetings and Event’s Katie Koziol shared results from its recent global survey of HCPs to better understand their perceptions of medical meetings, while Cvent’s Abby Fogarty dis

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5 Steps to Get Sponsorship for Your Events

Eventinterface

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. This means you will need sponsors on your side. Of course, getting a sponsor is easier said than done. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Approaching sponsors the right way is the key to tilting the odds in your favor. 1.