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Best Practices for Top Eventbrite Reports

Picatic by Eventbrite

Your ticket sales hit the ground running. You were getting great sales on the website, on Eventbrite, even over the phone. But then you hit a wall. Sales slump. The line goes dead. Some may panic and start throwing money around, hoping it will stick. But you don’t have to waste budget to attract buyers. […]. The post Best Practices for Top Eventbrite Reports appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Interactio Translation App [Review]

EventMB

Interactio is a mobile app that serves multilingual events by facilitating simultaneous translation without the need for specialized headsets or on-site interpreter booths. Here is our review: Interactio: What is it? Interactio is a mobile app that leverages the latest communications technology to update the way simultaneous translations are coordinated.

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Guest blog: A Q&A on Brexit, GDPR and the event industry

Event Industry News

By Arvi Virdee, managing director, Smartec Business Solutions Ltd. It sometimes feels like Brexit and GDPR are minefields through which many sectors are struggling to navigate, including the event industry. Event Industry News wanted to clarify some of the grey areas within the regulations for event professionals nationwide, so got in touch with qualified GDPR practitioner, Arvi Virdee to learn more.

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What to Include in Your Event Programme (With Free Online Templates)

Eventbrite UK

Even in a world with event apps that detail every element of your event, printed materials at events still aren’t dead. One timeless piece of event collateral? The printed event programme. For many events, a classic paper event programme is still a wise investment. This is especially true if: Attendees using their phone to check […]. The post What to Include in Your Event Programme (With Free Online Templates) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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EventTech Spotlight: Streaker

Event Industry News

Company name: Streaker Web address: www.streaker.io Founded: 5 th January 2015. About: Selfiebot: the premium robotic photo booth. Imagine this… a 6ft selfie robot roaming the crowd, chatting to each of your guests and capturing their surprise, laughter and excitement with printable photos. Selfiebot surprises and delights with fully-customisable speech, interacting with guests with a brand-tailored personality.

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RFP Doesn’t Have to Mean Really Frustrating Process

Connect Your Meetings

Register for RFP Doesn’t Have to Mean Really Frustrating Process. We made the RFP process what it is, so why can’t we help fix it, too? It doesn’t have to be a Really Frustrating Process—does it? Near the top of many industry peoples’ lists of things that keep them up at night—whether they are a meeting professional/buyer or a vendor/seller—is the RFP process and its many components.

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Podcast: Michael Weiss, from Ai4, explores AI applications

Event Industry News

Joining Event Industry News’ journalist, James Dickson, for this week’s podcast, was Michael Weiss, founder of the Ai4 conferences. Speaking from across the pond, New Yorker, Michael, founded Ai4 to follow his passion and dedication for artificial intelligence. Michael uses the Ai4 conferences to assemble business leaders to encourage and facilitate the adoption of AI in various sectors including, finance, healthcare, cybersecurity and retail.

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InGo & PGA Show Team Up To Empower Attendees

InGo

Last year, InGo helped bring in thousands of new buyers to the PGA Merchandise Show. InGo reached 1,598 advocates by empowering industry leaders like Kelly, who influenced 178 of her network connections to register. Ready to join the leading event industry organizers who have seen success using InGo? Try our demo today.

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Event industry leaders gather for roundtable

Event Industry News

The first of the Events Industry Board’s (EIB) biannual “Events Industry Senior Leaders Advisory Panel” meetings took place earlier this month, giving attendees a platform to discuss challenges and opportunities for the industry with representatives from the UK Government and the EIB. The Events Industry Senior Leaders Advisory Panel comprises senior leaders from UK venues, production companies and the creative industries.

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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 Plan a Flawless Exhibition with Less Resources

Eventtia

In this article, we’ll explore things to consider when you are asked to plan a trade show or exhibition with fewer resources.

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Guest blog: Don’t let immigration costs spoil summer festival fun

Event Industry News

By Tijen Ahmet, legal director at Shakespeare Martineau. Aside from rain, the British summer conjures up images of festivals and sitting in a field watching music acts, cold drink in hand. However, for a country which has fostered such a strong international reputation for the variety and quality of its acts at outdoor festivals, the post-2021 immigration system should be at the top of the set list.

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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. While creating a comprehensive risk management plan takes significant time and effort, there are a handful of steps you can immediately implement into your existing events to help get you started.

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Seasonal Trends for Different Types of Events

Event Smart

Seasonal Trends for Different Types of Events Business demands can fluctuate depending on seasons, and for event organizers or businesses that offer events, this can mean that you may experience times with heavy demand or none at all. And that can mean a lot of lost opportunity and potential revenue for your organization. At Event […]. The post Seasonal Trends for Different Types of Events appeared first on Event Smart Blog for online event registration and ticketing websites.

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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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5 Key Takeaways From EXHIBITOR Magazines Marketing Tech Survey

G2Planet

While most corporate marketers see value in event technology and plan to spend more on it this year, their specific objectives and priorities vary widely. Those are among the key findings from EXHIBITOR's most recent Marketing Technology Survey report. Respondents plan to invest more this year across a range of technologies from geofencing /RFID to digital signage (the survey didn't inquire about core event management platforms but rather focused on ancillary technologies that expand up on those

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Is this Microsoft's answer to Death by PowerPoint?

Glisser

Microsoft recently released a new video explaining PowerPoint Coach, an AI software made to help craft a perfect presentation. Using PowerPoint Coach is as easy as speaking into a microphone when you practice presenting. From there, the AI will listen to a few key factors to determine the quality of your presentation. The AI will listen to your pacing to determine if you are going too fast for your attendees to be able to follow along or so slow that everyone in the room has zoned out already.

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7 Ways to Cool Down Outdoor Events

Coterie Spark

The dog days of summer are upon us but that’s no reason to hide inside. To make the most of the outdoors during the hottest months of the year, we put together a list of our favorite ways to keep things cool when you want to take your crowd outside. Soak up all of that office AC and read below for more. Keeping Beverages Cold . It’s simple: Hot people want cold drinks.

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Budget-friendly Ways to Get Media Coverage of Your Festival

Showclix

Your festival is fast approaching and ticket sales have been steady, but now you’re wondering what else you can do to pick up the pace without breaking your marketing budget. Media coverage can assist in helping to surpass your attendance goals without the need to significantly increase your advertising spend. Read on for our marketing experts’ list of free or inexpensive methods to attract media attention and encourage coverage of your event!

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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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How to Avoid Being Blindsided at a Post-Event Debriefing

Event Leadership Institute

Smarticle. READ TIME: 3.2 minutes. How do you prevent nitpicky comments from clients at a post-event debrief meeting from overshadowing a successful event? Are there any best practices to running a debriefing? What Should A Post-Event Debriefing Accomplish? The post-event debriefing is a way for the planner and key stakeholders to discuss the event’s performance.

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2LK’s creative director, Andy Sexton, describes invaluable Exposure Analytics data to evaluate Effective Experiential

Event Industry News

At a conference held at BAFTA 195 [Piccadilly], Andy Sexton, partner & creative director at 2LK, presented his experience working with Exposure Analytics. 2LK designs inspirational spaces and engaging content that delivers effective brand experiences, from one-off activations to global experiential campaigns and permanent installations. Defining experiential events as powerful and competitive, but essentially “short-lived”, Andy described how visitors are only present and attentive for a br

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Top Pick Venues for Holiday Parties in 2019

Unique Venues

As the warm summer months continue to fly by, planners begin to think about the holiday season that is right around the corner. The month of December is a favorite to many because of the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays. Gifts to purchase, time to spend with friends and family, and parties to attend. These are just a few of the reasons that the holiday season can be overwhelming to some; however, choosing a place to hold your next party should not be.

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Event Planning in the Wake of Natural Disaster

Special Events

This event pro has seen her share of natural disasters, and here shares her tips for bouncing back.

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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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New Podcast – Are You Trendy? Part 1

Cvent: Event Marketing

On this episode of the How Great Events Happen podcast, Cvent Senior VP of Sales Brian Ludwig joins us to discuss 2019 event trends, his thoughts on the future of events, and how to stay ahead of the curve. This will be the first in a two-part series. In Part 1, we dive into pre-event tech trends. Listen to the podcast. . What Trends to Listen for: Technology has taken over EVERYWHERE.

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7 Ways Digital Transformation is Changing the Event Experience

Eventmobi

The global events industry is growing more and more every year. And with that growth is the need for event technology that will enable planners to meet the needs and expectations of attendees. Here are seven specific ways digitization is benefiting the event planning experience. 1. Paper Brochures. Who has ordered way more brochures, flyers or stickers from an online print shop just because they were cheap?