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Five New Event Planning Trends to Watch in 2019

Attendease

The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. So what’s changed, and what can we expect to see going forward? At all ends of the spectrum – from shrinking budgets to investment in advanced technology – there are several trends you should add to your watch list.

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Event Reports: How to Track Success Before and After Your Event

Picatic by Eventbrite

A week after your event goes on sale, no one is buying tickets. Some event creators may panic — but there’s no reason you should. When your ticket sales aren’t doing well, you have two choices: Wait to see if they pick back up or analyze your event data for insights that will turn things […]. The post Event Reports: How to Track Success Before and After Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Scaling Up – How to Grow From One Event to Multiple Events

Eventbrite UK

Has the time come to scale up your events business? According to our research, creators plan to run more events than ever in 2019. Nearly 60% of those who responded to our annual Pulse Report survey said they will increase the number of events they run this year. If you’re one of them and are […]. The post Scaling Up – How to Grow From One Event to Multiple Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Hot Spots To Find New Event Clients

Event Planning BluePrint

At first I didn’t think it would be difficult to get my event planning business up and running , but it turned out to be a challenge. While I did get clients in my very first month as an event planner, I also did many things wrong…. I didn’t charge enough so I lost money. I would get some clients, and then I’d lose some clients. I’d make some money, not make enough, make some more, not make enough again.

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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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Scaling Up – How to Grow From One Event to Multiple Events

Eventbrite UK

Has the time come to scale up your events business? According to our research, creators plan to run more events than ever in 2019. Nearly 60% of those who responded to our annual Pulse Report survey said they will increase the number of events they run this year. If you’re one of them and are […]. The post Scaling Up – How to Grow From One Event to Multiple Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Good, Fast, Cheap: A Broken System Reevaluated

Smart Meetings

What marketers used to say was, “Good, fast, and cheap. You can pick two.” So, if you pick good and fast, it can’t also be done for cheap. If you pick fast and cheap, then it’s probably just going to be good enough. That used to be the “Rule of Three.” Marketing isn’t a “You Pick 2” world anymore. Now, nearly every client is able to say, “ Yes, I’ll have all three, please.

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What are the Most Common Types of Event Lighting – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Event lighting can make or break your event. If you get the wrong types it may not serve the purpose you were hoping for, set the wrong mood and much more. But when you see event lighting on an AV quote the terms might sound like another language. That stops today! In this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be guiding you through the 4 most common types of event lighting and how they apply to your event design!

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Your Inbox?

PCMA Convene

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant, a best-selling author and top-ranked professor at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, didn’t sugarcoat his recent advice about email. “Ignoring email is an act of incivility,” Grant wrote in a New York Times opinion column, “No, You Can’t Ignore Email. It’s Rude.” Being overwhelmed is no excuse — we all get too much email, Grant writes.

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How To Handle Crisis Management in case of Event Cancellation Like A Pro

Townscript

What would you do in case of event cancellation? You’ve been waiting for the day of your event for months. What if there is a power cut at the venue? Read More. The post How To Handle Crisis Management in case of Event Cancellation Like A Pro appeared first on Townscript Blog.

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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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I Tried 30 Different Productivity Tools for 30 Days So You Can Use the Best Ones

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Event organisers will never have enough time. If there's one universal fact I've learned across every conversation I've had with Tito customers, in Tito HQ and at events themselves, this is it. If you look at an event organiser's list of priorities, you probably won't find "be more productive" anywhere on it, but anywhere you can save time is worth it when it comes to the role, so I thought I'd use some of my time to save organisers theirs.

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Hubilo-Eventbrite Integration to Enhance Event Ticketing Process

Hubilo Blog

Hubilo constantly upgrades the dashboard in order to meet with the requirements of the customers and to maximize the customer base. The latest addition to the dashboard is Eventbrite Integration. Eventbrite is a U.S based event management and event ticketing platform where the users can browse and create events. How to integrate with Eventbrite ticketing platform?

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N&R: Presidential Properties

Smart Meetings

Looking to add presidential cache to your next meeting? Tap into the soil where POTUS (President of the United States) leaders of yore got their start by checking into one of these four hotels located in states that issued their birth certificates. The St. Regis Atlanta Home state to: Jimmy Carter (1977-1981); Located in Buckhead, a short walk away from Atlanta’s most popular sights, this property recently completed its renovation along with the celebration of its 10th year.

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Admission Replay: How to Do Developer Conferences Right

Event Industry News

A presentation by Sandra Persing, global head of strategy for sponsorship and events at Mozilla. Here she speaks about her path to developer evangelism and organizing successful events specifically for technical audiences. This talk was first seen at Admission: The Stories Behind Great Events hosted by event software company, Tito. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00.

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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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How To Begin With Online Event Management Software

rsvpBOOK

If your company or non-profit organization has used emails and spreadsheets to keep track of events over the years, it can feel intimidating to suddenly switch to a new process. However, moving online can actually be broken down into just a few steps that will make the whole transition smoother. 1). Inviting Your Attendees In […]. The post How To Begin With Online Event Management Software appeared first on rsvpBOOK Blog.

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Good, Fast, Cheap: A Broken System Reevaluated

Smart Meetings

What marketers used to say was, “Good, fast, and cheap. You can pick two.” So, if you pick good and fast, it can’t also be done for cheap. If you pick fast and cheap, then it’s probably just going to be good enough. That used to be the “Rule of Three.” Marketing isn’t a “You Pick 2” world anymore. Now, nearly every client is able to say, “ Yes, I’ll have all three, please.

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How to Take Notes like a Pro and Impress Your Event Clients

eventplanner

Did you wake up this morning feeling anxious about your first meeting with your event clients? Do you wish you could postpone it, although you know you can't? Are you worried about how it will go and how your clients will perceive you?

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9 Questions to Use for a Quick Post-Event Survey

ePly

You already know that a post-event survey is a MUST. Attendees, vendors, sponsors - everyone who was on-site will have valuable feedback you can use to make your next event better. But knowing what to ask can be a challenge, and having a mile-long survey will deter most from filling it out!

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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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EEF Venues to become Make Venues

Event Industry News

EEF Venues has today unveiled the venue group’s new and contemporary brand, Make Venues. The announcement follows the conclusion of the brand’s five-year growth strategy that has seen it grow its turnover by 45%, and marks the beginning of a new and ambitious strategy across its Woodland Grange, Engineers’ House and Broadway House venues. Make Venues reflects the rebrand of EEF to Make UK, which also goes live today, and is reflective of the style, performance focus and achievements of EEF Venue

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9 Work-From-Home Tips for the Unsupervised

SmartMeetings

Imagine a world where you never have to set an alarm clock, change out of pjs or sit in traffic, while still being able to hold down a job and pay your bills. Sorry to burst your bubble, but we don’t live in a utopia. To an extent, however, this lifestyle does exist for certain professionals, such as many independent meeting planners who have the luxury and flexibility to work from home daily or on occasion.

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How to Market Conference Content to Your Attendees

CadmiumCD

Written by Pamela Shigeoka based on a webinar given by CadmiumCD Audio Production Specialist, Nate Knauer . One of the most difficult tasks when it comes to planning out your event marketing is figuring out how to market your recorded conference. For many attendees, once they’re done with the event, they’re done. They don’t automatically think about downloading and watching presentation videos.

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9 High-End Events to Follow and Learn From

eventplanner

No matter your background, you've most probably heard about events such as the Met Gala, The World Economic Forum, the Robin Hood Gala, What do they have in common?

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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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Random Acts of Career Development

SmartMeetings

Networking secrets every woman—and man—needs to know today. A new study says that women in events rock, but there is room for improvement. The survey, by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, asked a series of questions about perceptions of skills based on gender and found some pretty overwhelming trends. The survey of 200 respondents from around the world, titled Women in the Exhibitions Industry, found that women, in general, have greater so-called soft skills—more patience (

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Attendees Demand Refunds From Disastrous Gaming Event

PCMA Convene

theguardian.com. Hundreds of people have demanded refunds after a Fortnite computer game-themed festival was branded a disaster. ( The Guardian ). Read More.

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How to Be a Good Planner without Having a Degree

eventplanner

Here's a secret most universities don't want you to know: you can be a good planner without having a degree in event management. In fact, most successful planners don't have a degree in this field, since the programmes in event management are rather new.

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5 Ways Bosses Can Reduce the Stigma of Mental Health at Work

PCMA Convene

Harvard Business Review. When bosses understand mental health issues — and how to respond to them — it can make all the difference for an employee. ( Harvard Business Review ). Read More.

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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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2019 SXSW schedule - the top sessions for event marketers

Eventbase

We’re gearing up for SXSW 2019 and looking forward to our time in Austin. This year marks our 9th year of powering the SXSW GO app. After browsing sessions in the SXSW schedule from the Brands & Marketing track, Experiential Storytelling track, Tech Industry & Enterprise and more, we’re ready to plan our time in Austin. With the SXSW GO app, we’ve favorited our top session picks for event marketers.

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PRA Acquires Koncept Events

PCMA Convene

skift.com. Business event management firm PRA has acquired Koncept Events, which specializes in event design, transportation solutions, and event experiences in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. ( M&C ). Read More.

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Host Your Next Event at Emory University

Unique Venues

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