Picatic by Eventbrite
JULY 19, 2017
Events have a lot of moving parts. There are a multitude of items that need your attention in order to create a fluid and memorable event. Selling tickets is probably an area that requires the majority of your attention (unless your event always sells out in minutes). Have you created a plan to increase your […]. The post Double Ticket Sales, Increase Revenue appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.
Eventinterface
JULY 19, 2017
Putting together a successful event for your company tends to be a rather large undertaking, especially if the event you are organizing is a large one. One of the most important steps in the process - and the one that should be the very first step - is to build an event budget. This budget will help to direct the plans moving forward and help with the decision-making process.
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EventMB
JULY 19, 2017
Are you considering going into event planning? Or are you currently dabbling in it and want to make it your full-time career? Whether you’re thinking about it or are already in it, you don’t want to take on the career if you’re doing it for these misconceptions. If you think this article is written to […]. The post 7 Wrong Reasons for Becoming an Event Planner by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
Eventinterface
JULY 19, 2017
Business events are an inseparable part of success, especially for start-ups and small businesses. Whether it is a product launch, a conference, or a general event designed to help your business connect with the media or stakeholders, a well-crafted business event often leads to many new opportunities. Careful planning and good execution are very important.
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EventMB
JULY 19, 2017
This is a sponsored post written by Tracy Grzybowski, Director of Marketing at Omnipress. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Are you making the most of your conference content? Research shows that most event planners are missing a trick. Here’s how you can use the wealth of information at your fingertips to increase […].
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EventMB
JULY 19, 2017
If Disney’s D23 and Comic Con are anything to go by, exhibitions and conventions are becoming the defacto method for marketing and launching movies. Conventions and exhibitions have long been associated with niche interests, obsessions, and fads. This habitat is and always will be where the geek reigns supreme. However, something is changing and the […].
BizBash
JULY 19, 2017
From vintage car photo setups to bubble-wrapped rooms, these creative, interactive stunts from beauty brands grabbed the attention of guests.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 19, 2017
Merchandise is a great way to increase revenue for your festival. In order to maximise this, should you stock more artist merch or festival branded merch? The post How to Make More Money on Your Music Festival Merch appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
JULY 19, 2017
Fund-raising is a top priority for nonprofits and one of the main goals behind events that they host. Nowadays, planners.
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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
TicketBud
JULY 19, 2017
As an event organizer, choosing the right event management software is extremely important for your success. Having spoken with organizers, many of them expressed that it had been difficult to find a software for their event. The difficulty comes from not knowing what they wanted, as well as a lot of time wasted on calls and demos with software reps that didn’t meet their needs.
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
Radario, the developer of software products for sales, marketing and data management in the entertainment industry, and EventNinja, which has suspended its activities since July 16, have entered into a partnership agreement. All clients of the British platform for analytics in the event industry will be offered to switch to the Radario Marketing Platform without […].
InitLive
JULY 19, 2017
Spreadsheet and paper copies of event staff schedules have been prompting planners around the planet to search for a better tool for years. A tool that allows you to cut down on time, seamlessly share staff schedules, and simplify the event scheduling experience for the both the planning team & staff and volunteers.Your wish is our command. Meet your new best friend - InitLive!
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
Chelsea Flower Show is steeped in tradition but technology is flourishing too, Nick Mattingly, director of shows at the Royal Horticultural Society, tells Event Industry News. Through interviews with Mattingly and Matt Blain, managing director at D2i, new to the event in 2017, this video looks at the wholesale shakeup of the Chelsea Flower […].
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MeetingPool
JULY 19, 2017
Corporate Team Building Company Collaborates with Question-Based Game App to Boost Impact & Effectiveness of Team Trivia Events July 19, 2017 – New York, NY – TrivWorks™, a corporate team building company specializing in customized trivia, has partnered with trust-building app Know Your Crew to add an exciting level of digital engagement surrounding employee team […].
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
Download this episode (right click and save) This week’s Podcast welcomed Director of Broadcasting at Zut, Chris Holmes. He joined the show to talk about the various social media live streaming platforms and how they can be deployed successfully by event organisers. During the podcast, Chris talked about the quality of content that can […]. The post Podcast: The Virtues of Facebook Live and other streaming services appeared first on Event Industry News.
PCMA Convene
JULY 19, 2017
The desire to belong and make connections is human nature. The tricky part, according to Don Neal, founder and CEO of 360 Live Media, is to pull meeting attendees off their devices and remind them that face-to-face interactions are irreplaceable. “Technology is a great way to have a conversation,” Neal says in the latest video for The Intersection, presented by PCMA and PSAV, “but human contact is the core.”.
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
Image: Boris Charmatz 10,000 Gestures. Credit: Tristram Kenton Star Events supplied the cavernous Mayfield Depot with seats in two custom-built arenas for the Manchester International Festival (MIF), which wrapped on Saturday. The first was for the world premier of Yael Bartana’s What If Women Ruled The World, the second for choreographer Boris Charmatz’s 10,000 Gestures, one […].
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SmartMeetings
JULY 19, 2017
Planners seeking an all-inclusive, island paradise for their events can choose from a plethora of attractive properties that function as worlds unto themselves. One option is Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa , which occupies an 18th-century tropical estate on Jamaica’s Montego Bay. The setting imparts a welcome historical ambience, but amenities are thoroughly modern.
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
A new multi million pound, state of the art entertainment arena, and conference and exhibition centre is set for the North East as plans by Gateshead Council push forward. Gateshead Council in partnership, with award winning property developers Ask Real Estate and leading investment and development manager PATRIZIA UK, are working with SMG Europe, a […].
SmartMeetings
JULY 19, 2017
Planners seeking an all-inclusive, island paradise for their events can choose from a plethora of attractive properties that function as worlds unto themselves. One option is Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa , which occupies an 18th-century tropical estate on Jamaica’s Montego Bay. The setting imparts a welcome historical ambience, but amenities are thoroughly modern.
Event Industry News
JULY 19, 2017
CEME Conference Centre is a Gold accredited events and meeting venue located in Havering with close proximity to The City and Canary Wharf covering Central London to Essex. This purpose built, contemporary conference and meetings centre offers outstanding, high-tech facilities, natural daylight, free car parking for up to 600 cars, fast WI-FI connectivity and full […].
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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.
SmartMeetings
JULY 19, 2017
Problem: Air traveler anger and airline embarrassment over mishandled bumps on overbooked flights. Solution: Technology that manages buyouts on flights nearing sell-out up to five days in advance. United Airlines, which has taken a public-relations beating this year over several incidents, including overbooking, is testing a Flex Schedule Program invented by Volantio, an Atlanta-based tech startup.
GatherHere
JULY 19, 2017
It’s a common question many event venue managers have: What are the tricks for getting interested clients to end up booking your space? It can be frustrating to spend time and energy on scheduling and conducting walkthroughs that don’t turn into confirmed bookings. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great tips for converting more lead inquirers to event clients — check them out below.
SmartMeetings
JULY 19, 2017
Randi Talmage. AHC & Hospitality named Randi Talmage sales manager of JW Marriot Grand Rapids in Michigan. She joined AHC & Hospitality in 2006 as a concierge for Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. She then moved into convention services, where she served as assistant director. In her new role, Talmage will work with the hotel team to visit clients, set up calls with perspective groups and build relationships with local businesses.
Capterra Event Management
JULY 19, 2017
You’ve gathered your resources, assessed the market, found your ideal business partners, and you’re well on your way to starting your own event planning business. But to make this business a reality, you need funding. And in order to secure funding, you need to make the case that your event management business has all the right parts in place so that once you receive funding, your business can take off.
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Canadian Special Events
JULY 19, 2017
Our culture is currently obsessed with photos like never before. Instagram has taken over as our number one pastime, giving TV and even sports a run for their money. People spend hours upon hours a week posing, snapping and posting. It’s no wonder photo booths are one of the all time most popular interactive entertainment at almost every event. When you think “photo booth” you probably envision a booth and table with the guy sitting behind a laptop saying cheese.
BizBash
JULY 19, 2017
1. TRUMP GOLF COURSE HAS LOST TOURNAMENTS AND WEDDINGS: Many of Donald Trump’s properties have lost business since the election.
SmartMeetings
JULY 19, 2017
Immigration policy during the Trump administration jumped back into the news today, as the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the federal government to throttle back the nation’s refugee program, but agreed with a Hawaii court that grandparents be included among those allowed to travel to the United States to visit family. Both decisions were made pending an appeal of lower court rulings killing the travel bans that exclude many travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, as well as many refugee
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