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How to Choose Event Technology, Should Cost be the Main Factor?

Endless Events

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Recently, 65% of planners cited cost as the deciding factor. Cost is always a factor when planning events but if it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing event tech then what should be? Ths topic orginated when Will and Brandt came across the article from G2 Planet , Why Cost Should NOT be the Deciding Factor in Choosing Event Technology (And What

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How the International Baking Industry Exposition’s Marketing Strategy Keeps the Event Fresh

PCMA Convene

IBIE, held every three years at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is billed as the global grain-based food industry’s largest trade event in the Western Hemisphere. In an era of carb-less and gluten-free diets — not to mention constant consolidation across all business sectors — you might wonder how events that serve the grain-based food industry are doing.

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45 Ideas for Real-Time Polling Questions in Your Event App

Attendify

Real-time polling is to event apps what icing is to cake: maybe not 100 percent necessary, but it makes things turn out so much better. From the event planner’s point of view, leveraging a real-time polling feature naturally encourages attendee app adoption and engagement. Doing so during sessions can help encourage speaker interactions with the audience in a controlled manner.

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The first hill is the hardest

Conferences that Work

At the age of 67, after returning from a meditation retreat , I started running daily for the first time in my life. And I soon learned that the first hill is the hardest. Beginnings. It was summer, and I had no idea what I could do. So I began by exploring without expectations. I dressed in my regular sneakers, some shorts, and a tee shirt. I live in a rural town with 60 miles of dirt roads, so I ran out of my home and down the 600′ driveway.

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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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Dan Berger on his future after the Cvent Exit

EventMB

We sat down for a long interview with Dan Berger, founder of Social Tables, recently sold to Cvent for a reported 100mm. We asked him why he decided to leave Cvent and what’s next. I had the pleasure of seeing Dan Berger at Cvent Connect in Las Vegas back in July. We chatted about […]. The post Dan Berger on his future after the Cvent Exit by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Physical Education: See Inside Barry’s Bootcamp's College-Theme Party

BizBash

The fitness brand’s event included a locker room, quad, library, beer pong, and fun surprises.

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5 Signs You Should Definitely Hire a Wedding Planner

EventSource

Planning your wedding without a planner, in theory, seems fun and cost efficient – especially if you are on a tight budget. But don’t be fooled! Planning a wedding is hard work – some might even compare it to a second full time job. If you choose to take on this task all by your lonesome, here are a few signs that it might be time to hire some help.

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Two for One: How Organizers Combined a Food Writers Conference With a Food and Music Festival

PCMA Convene

Held in collaboration with euphoria, the 2019 AFJ conference — called AFJ @ euphoria — turned into an educational and entertaining mashup of tastings and talks. When Hanna Raskin, food editor and chief critic for Charleston, South Carolina’s Post and Courier newspaper, was elected board president of the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) last year, she accepted under one condition: that AFJ suspend its multi-day conference.

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We’ve Seen Some Crazy Things When it Comes to Event Layouts!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Event Setup: What Stage Size Should I Use For My Event? AV Companies: Hire An AV Company For Your Next Event In 5 Simple Steps. Celebrating the Holidays: How To Celebrate In Style: The Hottest Holiday Party Trends of 2019! ? There may be 5 simple steps to hiring an AV company… but there are also 20 things you should avoid.

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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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How To Leverage Insiders To Obtain Fundraiser Sponsors

Event Leadership Institute

Smarticle. READ TIME: 5 minutes. Sponsors are a critical revenue stream for fundraising events. But how does your organization approach sponsors? Who do you task with the job? Members of your community who already know and support your mission are the best advocates for bringing in sponsorship revenue. Here’s how to help them help you. Who Do You Know?

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Whova named Best Event App and Best Event Networking Technology at the Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

The Whova team was delighted to take two awards back to their office in San Diego: Best Event App and Best Event Networking Technology. This is the fourth year Whova has picked up an Event Technology Award, but the first time they have won the coveted Best Event App category. Whova spun off from a research group at the University of California, San Diego in 2013 to offer an all-in-one event management solution and mobile app for conferences.

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Creating a Safe Space for Failure

PCMA Convene

A presenter at Fail Festival Slush Impact 2015 in Finland — described as ‘the crash and burn party for positive social and environmental impact initiatives’ by startup innovators. Most conference programs focus on success stories and examples of leaders who have taken the right path to get positive results. Those kinds of case studies make sense. After all, attendees want to recreate those positive outcomes for themselves and their organizations.

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Event Industry Associations publish Exhibition Economic Impact Report

Event Industry News

A new economic impact report that has been jointly published by the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) defines and measures the significance of exhibitions to the UK economy. The research group responsible for producing the report includes Nigel Nathan, MD Olympia London, Austen Hawkins, CEO F2F Events, and Nick Marshall, Executive Chairman GES.

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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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Gearing Up for a Great Week at IAEE Expo! Expo! 2019

Maritz Global Events

Our team is ready to fly out to Las Vegas for an exciting week at IAEE Expo! Expo! 2019. One of our favorite shows of the year , we’re excited to see so many friendly faces from across the industry. We talked to many of our team members to get a good idea of what they’re looking forward to during the show and what you should be excited about as well.

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TRNSMT bosses slammed for lack of female headliners

Event Industry News

Only two out of the 13 headliners recently announced for the 2020 TRNSMT Festival are female and organisers have been heavily criticised for the inequality. Festival director, Geoff Ellis, received a backlash after commenting that it would be “several years” before there will be a 50/50 balance between male and female performers. He said: “We’ve love there to be a higher representation of females but there isn’t, certainly on acts we’re announcing today.

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Sending Prints for Multiple Parties in One Email

Caterease

The post Sending Prints for Multiple Parties in One Email appeared first on Caterease.

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CHS Group promises to give the Midlands the “event it deserves”

Event Industry News

The CHS Group has announced further details of CHS Birmingham and is promising the meetings, hospitality and events community, across the region, “the event it deserves” next October. The event organisers are working closely with the event companies across the city region, including the show’s founding partner, ICC Birmingham. “Events are a really important part of Birmingham’s economy, so at the ICC we’re going to make sure we connect all the elements of that economy with CHS Birmingham,” comme

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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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10 Corporate Event Decoration Ideas for Your Clients

All Seated

Whether it’s a trade show or an appreciation dinner, companies use corporate events to strengthen professional ties and improve work culture. And with the growing emphasis on people engagement in businesses, CEOs and HR managers have found these activities even more valuable. Because corporate events range in size, event planners know that decor plays a vital role in enhancing the mood at a venue.

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Test

EventSource

test test test. The post Test appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog.

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Arena installs 15,000-seat Diriyah Stadium for Joshua v Ruiz fight

Event Industry News

Arena announces that it has completed the design and installation of the 15,000 seat Diriyah Arena and hospitality structure, ahead of the Joshua v Ruiz II boxing “Clash on the Dunes” being held on 7 th December 2019. Commissioned by the Saudi General Sports Authority, the bespoke arena was constructed in just six weeks and is the single largest temporary seating structure that the company has built since the London 2012 Olympics.

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