Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 19, 2018

Improving digital learning and amplifying conference content to a larger audience is a high priority for most conference organizers. With the advent of DIY solutions, business models that include sponsorship and the ability to reach a global audience, we’re seeing an increased focus on expanding the impact of virtual events. Tagoras, an adviser to associations and businesses that offer adult lifelong learning, continuing education and professional development, freely shares quite a bit of resear

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Eventmobi

JUNE 19, 2018

If you read about EventMobi’s Great Hall Ball holiday party last December, you would undoubtedly know and come to expect some pretty over-the-top and extravagant employee events from EventMobi. And this year’s CampMobi, an annual offsite employee appreciation event we’ve run since EventMobi’s inception, definitely lived up to the high expectations.

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 19, 2018

Your brief can make all the difference to the way a photographer captures your event, so it’s essential that you get it right. Think of the brief not only as a fool-proof guide for your chosen photographer, but also as a safety net for you and your team. You’ve spoken to your photographer about the […]. The post How to Brief an Event Photographer appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 19, 2018

It’s no secret that the most important part of event planning is choosing the destination. Do you want to choose a sleepy town with not a lot of other things going on, or do you want to choose the top choice from the latest “Top 10 Places to See Before You Die” list? As you narrow down the list, there are quite a few factors to take into consideration.

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BizBash

JUNE 19, 2018

Today, W Hotels announced the return and expansion of its music festival concept titled “Wake Up Call.” The hotel brand’s first.

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BizBash

JUNE 19, 2018

Host: David Adler. Guest: Maarten Vanneste. In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, sits down with Maarten.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 19, 2018

Fear has been described by the acronym FEAR: False Expectations Appearing Real. We know that change is often accompanied by fear, as well as a sense of risk, uncertainty, and excitement. It’s also true that if we change the way we see things, the things we see change. . So let’s take a look at the seven fears I’ve seen come up when discussing big changes to annual meetings, conferences, and trade shows.

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BizBash

JUNE 19, 2018

E3 kicked off on June 12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The three-day video-game expo from the Entertainment Software.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 19, 2018

Are you considering a career change to event planning, but you haven’t taken the leap yet because you’re afraid you’ll fail? Maybe you feel too young, too old or not experienced enough to fulfill your dream. Or maybe you’re waiting for all the circumstances to be ‘perfect’ before getting started. Chances are, if you are here to read about a career change, you are unsatisfied with your current job or are looking for something more rewarding, flexible or financi

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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

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BizBash

JUNE 19, 2018

1. WARNER BROS. CRACKS DOWN ON HARRY POTTER FAN FESTIVALS: Warner Bros. has started to crack down on unauthorized, local.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2018

What are chatbots? More or less a chatbot is a program which takes a process that is chat driven and makes it consistent for a user (they give the same answers each time unlike a human would) and a well-programmed bot allows easy interaction with a human. You typically see chatbots disguised as “live chats” on websites. It feels like a human speaking to you, but it’s a chatbot!

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 19, 2018

June 21 is the longest day of the year. If you’re wondering what to do with all those extra hours of daylight, why not check out one of the many Summer Solstice events taking place across the UK and Ireland? Summer Solstice celebrates the start of summer (measured in astronomical terms) and has been marked […]. The post 10 Dreamy Summer Solstice Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 19, 2018

A new survey shows nearly half of female festival goers have received unwanted sexual behaviour at music festivals. Skiddle – as the UK’s biggest and most comprehensive festival guide and ticketing outlet has responded: “The results of this YouGov research are truly shocking but not altogether surprising, unfortunately. “Earlier this year – on International Women’s Day – Skiddle, were the first ticketing outlet to officially partner with Safe Gigs For Women because everyo

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 19, 2018

?. According to the results of this year’s Convene Salary Survey, respondents average a 46-hour workweek — and nearly one-quarter spend more than 50 hours a week on the job. Seventy-two percent received an increase in pay within the last 12 months, three points down from last year’s survey. Less than half (42 percent) reported that their salary increased by less than 5 percent; 15 percent said it increased by 5 to 9.9 percent; and 14 percent received increases of more than 10 percent.

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webMOBI

JUNE 19, 2018

Content marketing has increasingly emphasized its focus upon the customer’s experience of the content and consumers have been seen to seek for more in-depth output material from a brand. That’s why downloadables like ebooks, white papers, and other forms of digital content such as social media posts, blogs, and newsletters serve as the backbone for […].

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Eventtia

JUNE 19, 2018

Trade shows are complex. From booking stands to planning the knowledge sessions, you are accountable not only to your sponsors and attendees, but also to your exhibitors. After all, they’re the ones who should get out the most out of attending your trade shows. The event itself is built for helping exhibitors showcase their services […]. La entrada Networking at Trade Shows: This is How You Can Make it Work aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 19, 2018

A collection of little gems we love and we think you will too. From the perfect planners day pack to the selfie clicker, to the ophelia wine sippers, why not treat yourself to a few small luxuries to make your busy life a little easier and a lot more delicious. . SIP ON THIS. Oenophilia Wino Sippers. This beautifully hand-crafted set of Wino Sippers is perfect for enjoying your favorite vintage.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 19, 2018

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) campus , including two hotels, has 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, along with an 18,000-seat arena and 4,000 seats in two theatres—all on one campus. With the international airport just seven minutes from downtown, convening in Birmingham is all about convenience. When convention days conclude, participants get a taste of an assortment of entertainment—in cuisine, live music, shopping, the arts, good places, good timesR

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 19, 2018

The Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto is a hidden gem. Sitting a stone’s throw away from the hub of Toronto at Yonge and Dundas Square, The Grand Hotel is one of the city’s most unique and stunning hotel properties. Offering 177 rooms and suites, state of the art amenities, gourmet dining a beautiful outdoor patio and over 10,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, this hotel is a serious contender when it comes to where to hold your next event or host your guests.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 19, 2018

You may have seen waiters sailing towards tables, holding silver platters aloft. More importantly for you as a planner, you may have been charged for it on your master account. Professional waiters are adept at several service styles; the most popular is called “French.” But there is some confusion on just what French service is. It only gets more confusing when you throw butlered and Russian Service into the mix.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 19, 2018

The Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto is a hidden gem. Sitting a stone’s throw away from the hub of Toronto at Yonge and Dundas Square, The Grand Hotel is one of the city’s most unique and stunning hotel properties. Offering 177 rooms and suites, state of the art amenities, gourmet dining a beautiful outdoor patio and over 10,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, this hotel is a serious contender when it comes to where to hold your next event or host your guests.

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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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G2Planet

JUNE 19, 2018

While there are many who believe in human creativity, the worlds largest gathering of advertising and marketing professionals agreed that there are many things robots--and by extension Artificial Intelligence (AI) can already do better than humans.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 19, 2018

A collection of little gems we love and we think you will too. From the perfect planners day pack to the selfie clicker, to the ophelia wine sippers, why not treat yourself to a few small luxuries to make your busy life a little easier and a lot more delicious. . SIP ON THIS. Oenophilia Wino Sippers. This beautifully hand-crafted set of Wino Sippers is perfect for enjoying your favorite vintage.

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Eventtia

JUNE 19, 2018

Trade shows are complex.

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Certain

JUNE 19, 2018

By Taylor Sisk. Expert: Becky Fittro. In this blog series we ask internal feature experts to do a deep-dive look at some of our most popular features and how they are being used to their fullest potential. . In this installment of our Event Expert Series, Becky Fittro , Manager of the Certain Touchpoint Account Management team, is going to get personal: She’s talking personalization.

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GatherHere

JUNE 19, 2018

Here at Gather, we’ve heard a few myths over the years when it comes to event management software. We wanted to set the record straight, so we decided to do some myth busting. To accomplish this, Gather surveyed our clients to gain some knowledge about their hesitations regarding event management software, how many events they host a month, and the features they love most about our platform.

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Eventory

JUNE 19, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes Event is a very positive and popular employer branding tool. It is also a very efficient one. Events have a great impact on brand’s image as an employer regardless of the role the company’s representatives play in it. The clue is to pick the right events to attend. The tech industry changes constantly, so it is crucial to keep the teams, leaders and executives up-to-date.

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NVOLV

JUNE 19, 2018

If you are arranging an association conference, a corporate event or tradeshow and enquiring techniques to generate sponsorship opportunities and revenue streams, then you definitely require a custom event app. Mobile event app consumption by attendees is steadily topping 50% and even 90% in recent months, at a few events. This has caused sponsors to fall over each other for the opportunity to gain exposure with them.

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