Fri.Jul 13, 2018

article thumbnail

Six Conference Paradigms To Bust Immediately

Velvet Chainsaw

If there’s something strange in your conference-hood. Who you gonna call? (paradigm busters). If there’s something weird. And your event don’t look good. Who you gonna call? (paradigm busters). I ain’t afraid of no paradigm. I ain’t afraid of no paradigm. (Adapted from songwriter Ray Parker Jr. Ghostbusters lyrics.). Who You Gonna Call? Paradigm Busters.

article thumbnail

9 Out-of-the-Box Activities for Groups in Los Angeles

BizBash

From glow-in-the-dark golf outings to a Mayan-theme escape room to a space designed to be destroyed with a sledgehammer, here.

80
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to boost attendance at free events

Event Industry News

If you’ve run a free-to-attend event before, you’ll probably understand the disappointment that comes when half of the people who said they’d come simply don’t turn up. Without the financial commitment, it’s far easier for attendees to give your event a miss than if they’d forked out some cash. Fear not, however: there are some great techniques to help boost attendance at free events that can reduce no-shows considerably.

article thumbnail

Drive Event Growth and Engagement Via Attendee Satisfaction

Endless Events

Have you ever considered attendee satisfaction as the primary focus for your events? I’m sure you have, but satisfaction means different things to different people. In this roundup, we share a few things you can do to know whether your audience really liked your event. The best way to measure satisfaction is by what people do without prompting and not by what they say.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

20 Tips for Encouraging Event Attendees to Network and Have Fun

Bizzabo

Need more ways to have people mix and mingle at your event? Check out these 20 tips on how to encouraging networking among event attendees. Beyond key speakers and sponsors, networking opportunities should be a main offering powering your event. As an organizer, part of your event strategy is to facilitate networking between attendees in order for them to get the most value.

More Trending

article thumbnail

ETL Replay: Do event apps have a future at exhibitions?

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from last year’s event. From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Panelists: Robert Caldwell – Sciensio. Ferenc Brachmann – Beeem.

article thumbnail

What IS the Power of Live Events?

Cvent: Event Marketing

You might have noticed that we think the Power of Live Events is a pretty big deal. But what is it? And why is it important? In today’s busy world, it can feel like technology has taken over. But really, the value of face-to-face interactions is greater than ever. The Power of Live Events happens when you combine modern event technology and in-person experiences to promote and engage attendees.

article thumbnail

Investec advises ITE on £300m acquisition and associated £265m rights issue

Event Industry News

Investec acts as sponsor, financial adviser, joint broker, joint book-runner and lead underwriter, demonstrating balance sheet capability for mid-market transactions. Investec has supported ITE’s £300m acquisition of Ascential Plc’s Exhibition business and associated £265m rights issue, raising funds for the transaction and providing a £315m standby underwrite in May 2018, before launching a £265m rights issue later in June.

Banking 49
article thumbnail

v18 Update for Caterease Hosted (Caterease Connect) – Build 1830

Caterease

Minor Settings Reset The Event Manager Tools (menu and bar) have been reset in this build to allow for the Payment Link button to be added (see below). The actual saved Event Manager screens will not be affected with this update. This step-by-step Caterease Help System article on customizing the Tools Menu and. The post v18 Update for Caterease Hosted (Caterease Connect) – Build 1830 appeared first on Caterease.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Eventbase receives USD$6.5 million in financing to accelerate growth in enterprise event apps and data

Event Industry News

Eventbase Technology Inc., the leading mobile event technology platform for global brands, has received new funding to further accelerate growth and support the launch of its new enterprise event data product, Data Stream. Madrona Venture Group, which led Eventbase’s previous round, participated in this financing along with a new investor, BC Tech Fund managed by Kensington Capital.

article thumbnail

Find Hill Country Hospitality at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Cvent: Event Marketing

Tucked into the Texas Hill Country but only 20 minutes from downtown Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa offers a verdant setting that only feels remote. Currently undergoing a more than $150 million expansion, the new Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa goes beyond a typical renovation — it’s an evolution of the entire experience. Upon completion in May 2019, the resort will unveil: .

article thumbnail

Venue Spotlight: Chewton Glen

Event Industry News

From away days to private dining, meetings, conferences and even cookery classes the Chewton Glen is perfectly placed for your next corporate adventure. Offering 130 acres of immaculate grounds, 2 delicious on-site restaurants, an innovative cookery school, supremely stylish accommodation, 5 opulent function rooms and a heavenly spa, you needn’t leave the iron gates during your visit.

Venues 45
article thumbnail

The only thing you need to know about GDPR

Event Industry News

In the last year, UK Google searches for ‘GDPR’ have risen from practically nothing to over 100,000 a month. To meet this hunger for knowledge, lawyers, GDPR experts, and a lot of marketers have. responded by producing GDPR guides and content of varying quality. In a world dominated by ‘fake news’, it’s increasingly diffi- cult to separate the right from the wrong, let alone the wheat from the chaff.

2018 45
article thumbnail

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.