MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Go above and beyond at your meetings! Brought to you by: While the ultimate goal of any conference is to provide attendees with top-level educational sessions, it is important to find fun and creative ways to engage them outside the breakout rooms as well. An attendee’s overall experience at a conference will likely determine their commitment for future meetings.
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Planning an endurance race event is hard work, but rewarding. Race events have a lot of moving parts from registration to spectator entertainment, in order to organize a successful event you need a reliable plan to get started. To ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment, follow these seven basic steps. 1. Choose Location, Theme, Date. Start with the basics.
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Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Cut through the clutter by sending attendees an invitation email they will want to accept. We look at how to have an impact on people’s inbox. We live in connected times. Almost everyone has access to their inbox almost all of the time and we are constantly checking for new messages. That’s great when it […]. The post How to Write a Successful Invitation Email appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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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.
Picatic by Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Creating an event with a strong visual theme that will inspire attendees to whip out their camera phones is a surefire way to spread like wildfire on Instagram. And with a strong social presence in your pocket, your event will enjoy reach that may have been impossible without the help of some killer photos and […]. The post 30 Unique and Instagram-Worthy Party Theme Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Live from Connect Marketplace 2019, it’s #EventIcons! You already know that we love nothing more but keep you up to date will all the hottest trends in the industry. And what better way to do it than take you with us to one of the most interesting events in the country? So this week’s episode is coming to you all the way from the one place where some of the brightest and most exciting people from several industries congregate – Connect Marketplace!
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The glorious world of glamping continues to grow at a rapid rate, so people who want their business to stay ahead of the field should visit The Glamping Show, which returns to NAEC Stoneleigh in September. The show’s mission is to bring the best and most relevant glamping business suppliers together in one place and will be welcoming back long-standing exhibitors and more than 30 brand new companies.
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
All 4,000 of the attendees at Connect 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky, can attest that this year’s conference was our best. Engagement and activations were at an all-time high. It’s safe to say our partners—you!—really came through for what was a thrilling three days. If you missed the show, sign up now for Connect 2020 in New Orleans (Aug. 17-19). See below for some of what made this year’s event so memorable.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Search4Venues is a fast-growing, online venue directory created by the industry for the industry. The Search4Venues directory includes everything from restaurants for small dinners or meetings up to hotels and convention centres for large-scale conferences and everything in between. Search4Venues is powered by venue finding professionals, tobook , a venue finding agency specialising in corporate events with over 25 years experience in the industry.
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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
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Stefanie and Mark met at a party and immediately felt an instant connection. They both felt it wouldn’t be the last time they saw each other, and they were right! Six months after their fateful meeting, they moved in together. Fast forward a few years, and Mark proposed while they were on vacation in Venice. The rest, as they say, is history. The couple made it official with their elegant wedding at the stunning Copper Creek.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The Peterborough Festival of Antiques, held twice a year at the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) and previously organised by BE Events, has announced that it has been acquired by International Antiques & Collectors Fairs (IACF), organiser of over 40 antiques and collectables fairs throughout the UK every year. BE Events has worked closely with IACF to effect a smooth transition in the ownership and organisation of the event.
Event Smart
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Why communicating with your event attendees matters. It’s not enough anymore to just sell tickets to your events and wait for your guests to show up. With all of the different methods and ways that we can communicate with people these days, it’s important to use the available technology to reach and connect with your […]. The post Communication Tools & Strategies for Event Planners appeared first on Event Smart Blog for online event registration and ticketing websites.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Evolution Dome, the international leader in temporary inflatable event structures and solutions, is on target for a 60% growth in business in 2019. So far this year Evolution Dome has delivered a number of new activations spanning across consumer and B2B events. Contracts have included Bristol Fashion Week Festival (pictured), Annual Air Finance Exhibition, National Grid’s leadership conference, as well as numerous tours for the likes of Nuffield Health and J P Morgan.
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The right tent can make all the difference; here are tips to get the perfect custom tent for your special event.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Search4venues is the world’s fastest venue finding platform built for industry professionals, by industry professionals… With 50+ years of collective industry experience, we know exactly which details you want at your fingertips. As busy venue finders, we needed a dynamic tool with easily accessible, straightforward venue specifications and contact information.
EventUp
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
All work and no play make for a very dull life. That's why many employers are letting their workers blow off a little steam by scheduling some fun for after business is done. But an office party is no ordinary shindig. When co-workers, alcohol, and higher-ups are involved, things can get complicated — and even messy. Luckily, we're breaking down a few helpful reminders that'll aid you in throwing a fun-filled office party that ends on a high note.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
The eastside rooms will partner with the leading industry talent initiatives as part of the its pre-opening recruitment drive. Following the launch of the venue’s partnership with the Event Management Apprenticeships Programme (EMAP) last month, the business is keen to continue to work with talent-based initiatives within the industry, ahead of its launch in spring 2020.
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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!
The Expo Group
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Thanks for listening to the Exposure Podcast by The Expo Group. This month, Todd and Dana talk to Tom Cindric, the new president of Winsight Exhibitions where he will oversee the largest annual food show in America - The National Restaurant Association Show. Dana shares some insights on design thinking and Todd talks about how to avoid being bored.
CXApp Blog - Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
In person job fairs and career fairs may be a bit archaic. With so many online tools for finding jobs and preparing for your future exist, and "who you know" seems to give you a bit of a competitive edge, it's no wonder that this older form of finding a job needs new meaning.
Floktu
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Welcome to Floktu! If you’re a first time visitor, you’re probably using Floktu Swift — our completely free ticketing system that allows you to create event pages that look like this. With Floktu Swift, you have access to useful features, including a fully equipped backend with reporting capabilities, multiple payment options (including Visa, Mastercard and Amex) and discount codes. .
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Live from Connect Marketplace 2019, it’s #EventIcons! You already know that we love nothing more but keep you up to date will all the hottest trends in the industry. And what better way to do it than take you with us to one of the most interesting events in the country? So this week’s episode is coming to you all the way from the one place where some of the brightest and most exciting people from several industries congregate – Connect Marketplace!
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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.
Eventsforce
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Planning a conference takes a lot more effort than many people realise. Delegates have high expectations. They expect fast and free Wi-Fi, they expect great food and they expect everything at the conference to work properly – and they are right to expect this! This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure.
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It’s well-known that unchecked stress can lead to anxiety, health problems and more. But managing stress is easier said than done. For busy, always-on #eventprofs, finding time to decompress and de-stress is a battle – amplified even more with the constant reminder our profession consistently ranks as one of the most stressful. The good news is that there are many apps designed to clear your mind.
Eventsforce
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Planning a conference takes a lot more effort than many people realise. Delegates have high expectations. They expect fast and free Wi-Fi, they expect great food and they expect everything at the conference to work properly – and they are right to expect this! This means that planners need to ask searching questions of venues that go beyond relying on the information that is shown on the venue website or in the brochure.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Crowd Connected ? provides events with digital tools to understand and manage the visitor experience. Since 2014, the company has continually pushed technological boundaries, becoming a market leader in event-based location insight and marketing. Nominations in three categories for this year’s Event Technology Awards are further testament to the company’s success.
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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.
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