EventMB
JULY 25, 2019
This is a sponsored post by Omnience. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. As long as there are events, planners will be around to ensure they run smoothly. However, the corporate meeting and event landscape is shifting - in major ways - so the role of the event planner is evolving alongside it. The […]. The post The Role of Future Event Planners by Omnience appeared first on [link].
Eventmobi
JULY 25, 2019
You spent hours upon hours planning and managing your event. That’s why understanding what worked and what didn’t is crucial to making sure your attendees come back next year. The worst thing is to put all your time, effort, and budget into an event that doesn’t meet attendee expectations. This article will cover best practices for creating a useful post-event survey to get the most out of your attendee feedback.
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BizBash
JULY 25, 2019
The 10th edition of the online video conference targeted Gen Z with colorful, interactive booths and lounges that encouraged creativity.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Tim Sutter, Cvent’s regional business development manager, made his predictions on the future of event technology while reflecting on past equipment and services during Confex North. Describing technology as “everchanging”, Tim presented the lifecycle of an event as having three stages: pre-event, travelling to the event, and “the last mile”. Each of these stages requires technology to market the event, enhance audience experience or create more efficiency.
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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.
SmartMeetings
JULY 25, 2019
All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. That is up to the planner. In Smart Meetings’ latest webinar, Erin Wendell, senior director of event management at Maritz Travel, shared her tips and tricks when working with all-inclusive properties for incentive programs.
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G2Planet
JULY 25, 2019
If it seems everybody and their brother has a podcast today, you are correct. Podcasts are exploding in popularity, especially for event pros. There are so many great podcasts that we have simply blown past a Top 10 and taken it to 11. (Spinal Tap association intended.). Numbers aside, what is really interesting about this years' list is that some pundits are claiming that podcasts may be taking over blogs as a means of getting industry news and information.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Speaking at a conference held by Exposure Analytics , Event Tech Live’s co-founder, Adam Parry, discussed the benefits of visitor-mapping technology at events. He explained the difficult process of deciding which tech suppliers to use for an event that is, essentially, all about technology. Exposure Analytics has worked with Event Tech Live for the last five years, using its suite of technology to collect data on visitor movements.
Bizzabo
JULY 25, 2019
Host your next business or personal event at one of these 20 amazing Zurich event venues! Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland with approximately 1.83 million people calling the metropolitan area home. It's a picturesque land with a rich history dating back thousands of years. These days, Zurich is an internationally important city and a global center for the banking and finance industries.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Company name: Linguali Interpreting System Web address: www.linguali.com Founded: 30 th March 2014. About: Linguali Event is the first mobile application for congresses, meetings and conferences that allows attendees to listen to the conference interpreter on their smartphone, replacing traditional headsets. By providing simultaneous interpretation and speaker audio on participants’ smartphones, you offer a unique and engaging experience, while reducing logistics and costs!
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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
Eventtia
JULY 25, 2019
In this blog post, we will highlight how to use design thinking to create a memorable trade show experience.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Experiential design consultancy 2LK sees two new hires as the agency goes from strength to strength in its 25th anniversary year, including the creation of over 30 brand activations at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity earlier this summer. Senior account manager, Tom Cowan, is based at 2LK’s UK head office in Farnham, Surrey, where he will build on the agency’s expertise in the financial services sector with existing and new clients.
InitLive
JULY 25, 2019
You probably know that Twitter was the first to use hashtags to promote a topic or event. And now, they're being used throughout all the major social media channels by companies and individuals alike to promote special events. Below you'll find our ultimate guide to promoting your festival event hashtag. Create a unique hashtag. 1. Make it original.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Hay Festival enjoyed another successful event last month, with GL events UK delivering increased infrastructure, contributing to another memorable visitor experience for the thousands of attendees that came to the festival. This year, as the contract enters its 10th year, organisers of the festival took the decision to upgrade audience seating throughout the festival, to offer greater comfort for spectators.
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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 Leadership Institute
JULY 25, 2019
Cause Connection: Converting Gala Attendees into Passionate Evangelists. You’re standing on the stage in the middle of your major fundraising gala, surveying the room. The main honoree is about to speak, and all eyes are riveted on the podium. It’s a packed house, 400 people or so, and you’re basking in the glow of so many passionate supporters of your organization’s cause, people who really get what you do and are going to help spread the word.
Unique Venues
JULY 25, 2019
We love having events in large cities. There’s so much to choose from and the atmosphere is stimulating – no matter which city you choose. They are all easy to get to, easy to navigate around, and provide endless opportunities for your guests before and after their sessions. And though it was challenging for us to choose, here are a few of our top picks for venues for business meetings in large cities: The National Museum of American Jewish History is located in one of the most histo
Event Leadership Institute
JULY 25, 2019
Smarticle. READ TIME: 2.5 minutes. We booked a venue for our gala dinner expecting 300 people, but now it’s looking like we’ll have closer to 150. It’s How can I arrange the room so that it doesn’t look empty? Space Optics & Dynamics. Perception is everything in these situations. If you had that same 150 people in a venue that maxed out at 150, it would have the buzz of a sold out event.
Hubb
JULY 25, 2019
Your event data holds the keys to propel your business forward. But is your event data a hot mess? It's ok, you're not alone. BizBash & Hubb recently partnered to survey event professionals on the topic and, guess what? Only a small percentage of you are capturing the right data—and an even smaller percentage are making use of what you capture in a meaningful way.
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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!
Cvent: Event Marketing
JULY 25, 2019
Last week on the How Great Events Happen podcast, Brooke and Cody chatted with Cvent Senior VP of Sales Brian Ludwig to discuss 2019 pre-event trends. In the second part of this series, and the final episode of Season 1, we’ll discuss 2019 onsite event trends, Brian’s thoughts on the future of events and how you can stay ahead of the curve.
GEVME
JULY 25, 2019
Creating a post-event follow-up is an essential part of any event you organise. This is because following up after an event gives you and your clients valuable insight regarding how effective the event actually was and what you can do to make it better in the future. What is a follow-up email? A follow-up after-event email is an email or sequence of emails sent to subscribers.
Planning Pod
JULY 25, 2019
Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available.
Planning Pod
JULY 25, 2019
Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available.
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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.
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