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How to Create a Successful Event Strategy

Cvent: Event Marketing

Creating an event strategy isn’t easy. Even if you have unlimited resources, it’s a challenge to choose the right kind of events to plan, while maintaining a consistent brand and finding the right content. Company Goals. Strategic event planning starts with identifying organizational goals and using the power of live events to reach those goals. There’s almost nothing that happens in a company that shouldn’t tie back to the company mission.

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Speaking at events: 10 Common Problems and How to Handle Them

Meeting Application

How do you feel about making speeches or presentations? I’m sure that all of us have had this pleasure or will have an opportunity (or a duty) to make a speech in the future. Do you remember the crowd or were there only a few listeners interested in the lecture topic? Maybe they were bored? Never mind the obligation or joy it was for you, never mind whether the audience was enthusiastic about your speech…you can always make your next presentation more impressive and unforgettable!

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How to Create a Powerful Proposal for Event Sponsors

GEVME

The events industry is a fascinating thing. From spectacular awards shows to high-tech conferences, sponsors have a large choice of events that they can invest in, so setting your sponsorship proposal apart from the others is a key to success. Just as in any sphere of life, deal-making isn’t primarily about what you have on offer but rather about how you communicate this offer.

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5 Easy Ways to Create a Personalized Attendee Experience Using Event Technology

Eventmobi

When speaking with many of our clients about their event goals and objectives, a common theme that often comes up (especially for incentive trips, retreats and client or partner recognition events) is how to create a high-touch, personalized attendee experience. This often includes organized transportation, customized excursions, and room-drops, just to name a few examples.

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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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15 Flower-Free Centerpieces That Didn't Skimp on Elegance

BizBash

Typically, centerpieces and tabletops are a chance for event and floral designers to create eye-catching displays of lush flowers and.

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How Events Turned A City Around: The Legacy of Hull (Case Study)

EventMB

This is a case study from IMEX Group. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored case studies. Can events transform a city? This is the story of how the power of events elevated Hull, a working-class city in the UK, into a celebrated cultural hotspot and changed perceptions to make it a destination to be […]. The post How Events Turned A City Around: The Legacy of Hull (Case Study) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Lollapalooza 2018: How Brands Such as Toyota and American Eagle Drew Guests In—And Kept Them Cool

BizBash

Lollapalooza returned to Chicago's Grant Park August 2 to 5. As usual, the enormous music festival, which drew some 100,000.

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Live events are taken to the next level with MelodyVR and NEC Group Arenas partnership

Event Industry News

From today, virtual reality (VR) market leader, MelodyVR, is working with the NEC Group Arenas to offer virtual access to live events in its venues. Concert goers will be able to access a selection of live events held at the Genting Arena and Arena Birmingham venues, using the power of virtual reality technology, including performances from chart toppers Royal Blood, Irish heartthrobs The Script and the legendary UB40 Feat.

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See Inside the Casting Process for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's Inclusive Runway Show

BizBash

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cast a diverse group of rookie models for its runway show as part of the Paraiso Fashion.

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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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6 Tools to Upgrade Your Inbox and Your Productivity

MeetingPool

Have you ever kept track of how much time you spend on email each day? When was the last time you cleared away that little incessant bubble at the corner of your email icon? How often do you avoid tasks and messages by flagging it for later? Between sending replies, deleting spam, sorting through subscriptions, […].

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5 Successful Tips for Twitter Event Promotion

Bizzabo

Why should you promote your events on Twitter? How can you craft the perfect hashtag, and how can your event go viral? In this guide, we’ll answer all of these questions and more. The event is planned, speakers are lined up and vendors are all confirmed — but how do you make sure that the right people attend and the world hears about it? Twitter is an optimal channel to promote your events on because people look to Twitter for live news, updates, and engaging content.

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Recruiting Volunteers: How to Match the Right Volunteer to the Right Role

InitLive

As you recruit volunteers, sheer numbers aren't enough. You have to make sure you're recruiting the right people to fill every role; after that, you need to make sure you actually get them all assigned to the right place so you can optimize your team—and your event. When you're developing your volunteer recruitment strategy, there are three key questions to ask yourself: Which roles require special training, skills, or certifications?

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Top Creative Groups to Work With When Meeting in Austin

PCMA Convene

An artist in progress at SprATX, a creative agency and artist network based in Austin. Photo Credit Shape Shifter Photography. When a group comes to Austin, they’re not only guaranteed state-of-the-art meeting facilities, great music, good food, and Southern hospitality — they also have access to some of the most innovative and creative organizations in the country.

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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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The Events Expert Interview Series #14: Serena Holmes

G2Planet

We've been interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Serena Holmes , the President and CEO of Tigris Events - who's showing us the incredible power of women in the workplace! 1) Can you tell us a little bit about how you decided to join Tigris Events back in 2004, and how it's grown over the years?

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Top 10 Best Event App Development Companies in the USA

NVOLV

Technology and event go side by side when it comes to attendees’ engagement. Without the use of right technology, event managers are in the state of paralysis. Event registration, check-in, and networking are almost impossible without the use of right technology. On top of the list lies a mobile event app that helps event organizers and planners to offer an experience that engages attendees.

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Troxy invests in audio upgrade for touring productions

Event Industry News

Iconic London venue Troxy has completed the first stage in an audio installation which will see the new state of the art JBL VTX-A12 line-array system installed for the first time in a UK venue. The art-deco designed venue will work with HARMAN and UK distribution partner, Sound Technology, to undertake a major investment to its technical infrastructure to service the production requirements of its increasing number of live music events; high profile awards ceremonies, corporate events and priva

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Facebook for Event Promoters

Evvnt

Facebook is one of the most popular ways for event organisers, musicians, comedians and artists to promote their latest show online.However, what is the best way to use Facebook for event promoters? As anyone who’s organised anything from a birthday party to major live event might already know, when someone clicks “I’m attending” on Facebook, there’s no guarantee that they’ll actually show up.

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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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Meet in Breckenridge – It’s More Than Just a Ski Town

Cvent: Event Marketing

The town of Breckenridge, Colorado, is a stone’s throw away from one of the most popular ski resorts in the United States. While Breckenridge is indeed a mecca for skiing and snowboarding, that makes up only a small fraction of what this magical place nestled in the Rocky Mountains has to offer groups. Discover what makes Breckenridge a first-rate destination for your meeting or conference.

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Tips For Caterers: How To Stay Organized During A Chaotic Event

All Seated

Working in the catering industry is not an easy task. Usually there are late nights and odd hours. The success of your catering operation usually relies on a bunch of moving parts. Catering an event can get chaotic depending on a variety of factors. You could have a large guest list and you could’ve forgot some of your cooking equipment or you could have an extremely unruly guest.

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Planning An Event With Georgian Court University

Unique Venues

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Disrupting the Status Quo: Event Tech for the Modern, Mobile Attendee

CXApp Blog - Events

Corporate events and industry events are not going away… anytime soon. In the US, 1.9 million meetings occurred in 2016, with 251 million meeting participants. When it comes to the modern event, organizations are constantly looking for ways to refine, learn, grow, and most of all impress. In-person events are huge part of business strategy for nurturing existing and potential new customers, so it’s important that they are delivering the right type of event to the each and every event attendee.

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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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How to use events for building and maintaining client relationships Red Bull style

Eventory

Reading Time: 16 minutes Red Bull is a master of building relationships with customers. And they have mastered the art of events. The influence of these events on contemporary society is difficult to overestimate. These meetups may strongly contribute to building and maintaining client relationships. The following article presents some examples of event campaigns that stuck so deeply into the memory of the target group that they have the potential to become icons of pop culture.

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Disrupting the Status Quo: Event Tech for the Modern, Mobile Attendee

CXApp Blog - Events

Corporate events and industry events are not going away… anytime soon. In the US, 1.9 million meetings occurred in 2016, with 251 million meeting participants. When it comes to the modern event, organizations are constantly looking for ways to refine, learn, grow, and most of all impress. In-person events are huge part of business strategy for nurturing existing and potential new customers, so it’s important that they are delivering the right type of event to the each and every event attendee.

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6 Corporate Event Branding Ideas

Hubilo Blog

Branding is all about visibility. Since you already went through all the trouble to plan a corporate event , you might as well get the most out of it by optimizing the venue to make your company name known. Yes, this entails the usual flyers and promotional gear , but you can also up the creativity a notch to really make your logo stick in the minds of the impressionable attendees.