Eventory
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
There are many ways to increase the level of happiness of your guests at the event. Swag bags, other known as goodie bags, are one of them. Marketing freebies are really popular. Heck, Oscar swag bags got even straight to Forbes and Business Insider as a scoop of the day. So what are the best swag bag ideas to bring the swag bag game to a whole new level?
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All Seated
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Establishing the guest list for an event is the crucial first step for every event planning process. While on the surface it may seem as though a guest list is only about who is invited, it serves purposes well beyond that! Having an established guest list for corporate events will keep you organized while helping to dictate how to proceed with many of the important decisions required throughout the planning process.
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
We are helpless story junkies says author, journalist, and storyteller Michelle Weldon. We can’t help it. It’s part of our human nature to crave and connect with stories. Your brain on story acts very differently than when your brain is receiving data, facts and information. It changes its structure and releases cortisol and oxytocin–called the human bonding or empathy chemical.
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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.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Event planners have a lot on their plate. Knowing this, we pulled together our most useful free event planning templates, checklists, workflows, planning, and strategy cheat sheets to help you plan all elements of your event project. If you are looking to save time and effort this bundle of 61 items will help you […]. The post Event Planning Template Bundle: 61 Templates for 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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Endless Events
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! If you follow #EventIcons you know our hosts travel the world and see so many epic events. Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. They will discuss what makes a great event, and highlights from the many events they attended this year. We will also cover what events are on their bucket lists for 2019.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
A new social concept has been introduced to Richmond, welcoming relaxed all-day dining to Richmond Hill. Great food and drink, unpretentious and amazing value, The Gate officially opened its doors on November 2 nd and is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner every day. Set opposite Richmond Park’s iconic gates, the restaurant offers light, seasonal and contemporary dining.
Hubilo Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Events are a great way to facilitate a lot of corporate benefits. Major corporate, no matter the industry they operate in from plastics to wealth management leverage events for various purposes. One such mega entity that has made events a major part of their experiential marketing strategy is IIFL Wealth. What is IIFLW? IIFL Wealth, a part of the IIFL India Group is a wealth management service dealing with a lot of influential clients.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. It’s vital for suppliers and planners to make the most of every second by truly engaging each other, emphasized industry veteran Gary Hernbroth in a keynote at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Tuesday. Suppliers and planners from around the country are meeting one-on-one as part of a jam-packed agenda at the event, which began Sunday at The Jung Hot
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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
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
With the Event Technology Awards only a few days away take a look at some of the companies vying to win one of the highest regarded awards in the events industry. Tech-savvy Crewsaders shortlisted for Event Technology Awards. Crewsaders has developed its own in-house mobile-first web-based event management system (EMS). The EMS platform has three distinct areas – office management; staff information portal and the client portal – that are multi-functional and fully interoperable.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
In her buoyant, unique style, prominent health advocate Zonya Foco urged participants at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans to take a closer look at their dietary habits. Conflicting messages about healthy eating can cause confusion, said Foco, a TV chef, dietitian and writer, in her keynote address, “Light Beer and Baked Doritos—Am I healthy?
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
What’s it really like to be an event planner? What aspects of your job do you love? What lessons have you learned along the way? With our ‘Confessions of an Event Planner’ series we aim to get under the skin of our interviewees and find out what it really takes to be a creator. We […]. The post Confessions of an Event Planner: Hannah Sheppard, Clownfish Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The #MeToo movement is impelling organizations to rethink and revamp their approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Left unchecked, incidents of sexual harassment—and all forms of harassment and discrimination—undermine workplace culture, and can negatively affect recruitment and retention, company reputation and the bottom line. Given that professionals in the meetings and events industry can spend almost as much time at on-site locations as they do in the office, it’s never b
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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.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Meetoo , the real time polling and Q&A platform for audience engagement, have announced the launch of the Meetoo Partner Network. The platform will be unveiled at the UK’s most prominent Event Technology show, Event Tech Live , the Meetoo Partner Network is a programme that supports meeting and event organisers who are looking for a managed audience engagement technology solution. .
G2Planet
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
We have been interviewing expert event professionals in our industry, and sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. With more than 15 years experience, Keith Johnston has worked on both the planner and supplier side of the meetings and events industry. He is well known and widely sought after as a resource for conference planning, technology advice, and social media know-how for event and association professionals worldwide.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The organisers of Event Tech Live are proud to announce that the event has been granted full CPD accreditation by the CPD Standards Office. The event is now classed as an Accredited Provider. CPD – or Continued Professional Development – are educational sessions relating to an industry that many employers require their staff to complete as part of their contract.
Cvent: Event Marketing
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
If you want your event or meeting to be memorable, then get busy theming it. Whether you’re hosting an exclusive corporate retreat or an industry-wide training, Erin Medina, director of events at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, finds that the most important element of any event is what attendees actually take away and remember from their experience.
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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!
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The Croke Park team are delighted to be shortlisted for the Event Technology Awards 2018 recognising the critical role technology plays at venues and events. Recently awarded Best Inhouse Events Team for the third consecutive year at the Event Industry Awards in Dublin, this team knows the importance of industry recognition. Croke Park is located in Dublin city, a 15 minute drive from Dublin Airport and 5 minutes from the city centre.
Connect Your Meetings
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
The expertise, responsiveness, and thoroughness of service providers will impact your meeting. The poor ones live in infamy as you retell the story of how you scrambled and served eggs because the cook forgot to wake up (true story). We remember the excellent ones for how they made our jobs much easier, especially under stress. Our sleepy cook did not get a tip (clearly), but those who partner with planners should be thanked, and tipping is the industry standard—even for small meetings.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Informa plc has appointed Adam Andersen Group Director of the Pharma Portfolio (previously part of UBM), which includes brands such as the global CPhI exhibition series – as well as co-located P-MEC, ICSE, Innopack, FDF – bioLIVE and Pharmapack Europe. Prior to his appointment Andersen headed Informa’s award-winning Natural Products Expos and SupplySide tradeshows.
The Expo Group
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Our guest this month is Branded Marketing Manager Kristin Grons recorded live from the AAPEX show in Las Vegas. Kristin shares her thoughts on measuring success at trade shows, how exhibiting fits into her whole branding, marketing and communications strategy and more. Todd and Dana share insights from their recent webinar on exhibitor education and we invited listeners to visit us at IAEE Expo!
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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.
a2z Innovation Insider
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Meet David Adkins, Associate Project Manager with a2z, in our ‘Meet the Team’ series. . Q: How would you describe yourself? A: I am a relatively quiet extrovert. I am a very big picture thinker but also enjoy drilling down into an issue to solve a problem. I stay as physically active as I can and a big fan of the arts, classical music in particular.
Cvent: Event Marketing
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
I don’t know about you, but I really like team building exercises. My experiences with them have run the gamut from heart pounding (an escape room ‘heist’ that involved real motion sensors and alarms), to delicious (an Iron Chef cooking challenge) to kind of unfortunate (beachside handball… barnacles are sharp). I haven’t yet done the same activity twice.
a2z Innovation Insider
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Meet Leslie Brodsky, Account Manager with a2z, in our ‘Meet the Team’ series. Click to view slideshow. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: I would describe myself as a total extrovert that loves being around people. I try and find the humor in all situations. When I am not watching my kids play sports (which is most of the time ), I love cooking, shopping, trying new restaurants and traveling.
Cvent: Event Marketing
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. Internationally known as the safest country in Central America, Costa Rica provides visitors with a peaceful environment for their stay.
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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.
a2z Innovation Insider
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Meet Jesse Futter, Web/Product Designer with a2z, in our ‘Meet the Team’ series. Click to view slideshow. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: I am a creative professional. I have a Master’s in human-centered computing and fascination with sociology and human behavior. Prior to joining a2z, I have been a visual artist and a musician. I have an intense love for bad tv and movies.
Click & Pledge
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Any experienced nonprofit knows that the end of the year is an extremely critical fundraising period. Proof: 31% of all 2014 giving occurred in December of that year. It is essential to start preparing for the year-end push well in advance, to ensure you are doing all you can to maximize giving. Don’t be fooled into thinking you have to wait until after Thanksgiving — the most successful nonprofits will already be well underway with their preparation by then.
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