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APRIL 24, 2019

Mistakes happen — even to the most organized event planners. It’s hard to be perfect when you’re juggling endless details and deadlines, corresponding with dozens of caterers, and trying to woo sponsors. After all, you’re only human. Take a look at some of these common event planner fails to see if you can relate. If […]. The post 4 Mistakes Every Event Planner Makes At Least Once appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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APRIL 24, 2019

By Glen Smith, Marketing Manager at WISE Worksafe. Event staff work in a wide variety of settings, from small to large scale, indoor to outdoor and formal to informal. Clothing requirements will vary depending on the nature of the event, the season and the tasks staff are expected to perform. However, what your events team wear will always be an important consideration, both in terms of their health and safety and the overall success of the event.

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APRIL 24, 2019

The following four crises will be intimately familiar to anyone involved in putting on live music. These four solutions will help you deal with them. The post 4 Crises All Live Music Venues Face — And What to Do About Them appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 24, 2019

Before you head over to tour your event venue, bust out that legal pad and jot down these must ask questions. Brought to you by: Picture this: it’s the day of your event, and you need to move a large piece of equipment up to the space. You measured the dimensions and checked online to verify that the freight elevator was large enough to hold it. But there’s just one problem—the elevator itself is large enough, but the door to the elevator is not.

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APRIL 24, 2019

Science says that spending money on experiences makes people happier, and our recent study of 2,000 people shows that more than 50% of Americans say the best purchases they’ve ever made were spontaneous. Turns out, snapping up impulse concert tickets is a great way to round out a weekend while boosting your mood. We ranked […]. The post Surprise: D.C. is the most spontaneous city when it comes to music events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 24, 2019

The headline isn't metaphorical—here's how to have a magician entertain guests without being corny, or cornering. Inventive performers strive to keep event organizers interested year after year through variety. But magic is not as widely respected as a performance art as most others partly because of how it is positioned, how it is used, and because many magicians have allowed their acts to become tired.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

Watch the video to see Matt Coyne, commercial director at GES, introduce the integration of their Visit and Poken technologies to “connect the digital and physical of the event world.”. Visit by GES has relaunched its product infrastructure, which has enabled the business to grow its R&D team, create a new product team and focus the customer service team on delivering a consistent approach to client delivery, globally.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 24, 2019

Looking to invest in event management software? Here are the 25 features every app should have alongside plenty of examples and visuals for you to learn from. Hosting an event is a complex process. There are a million different details to work out and get right. Come up short on any of them and your get-together could quickly fall apart. Fortunately, with the help of event management software, nailing the details is much, much easier.

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APRIL 24, 2019

Why people do attend events? Is it for the fresh insights they get from the speakers? Or maybe the outstanding opportunity to build new connections that will drive better sales or new collaborations?

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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

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APRIL 24, 2019

PCMA will deliver personalized education content with actionable outcomes, networking opportunities and fresh approaches to solving industry issues during 2019 EduCon, June 25-28 in Los Angeles. “PCMA is celebrated for programs that are cutting-edge and provocative, delivering what business events strategists need to be successful”, said Tonya Almond, PCMA Vice President of Knowledge and Experience Design.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

Having event industry influencers onboard and interviewing them about their lives, their contribution, the hardships and the challenges they faced are of immense educational value. For the newbies in the event industry , who are just starting out their career; these influencer’s stories can be a valuable lesson to them. People undertake various event management and training courses, as well as the specialization as a CMP, CMM and so on to master the science of various aspects of the event planni

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eventplanner

APRIL 24, 2019

Believe it or not, insufficient lighting or the temperature of light can affect people’s mood and productivity. Whether natural or artificial, the lighting will affect a person’s emotional, mental, and biological states.

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ePly

APRIL 24, 2019

Challenges in event planning will always exist: Some will come and go with time, some will be more persistent. But either way, getting ahead of them will allow you to come up with strategic solutions before the challenge turns into an outright problem. That’s where survey results like this come in. A group of meeting planners and hoteliers identified what challenges are on the horizon for 2019: Do they align with yours?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

EventsCase, an all-in-one event management technology solution, presents In Situ Support, a combination of hardware and software that allows event attendees to self-print their accreditation. “With the development and incorporation of In Situ Support technology to our platform, EventsCase goes a step further in helping to develop and promote events,” states Jose Bort, CEO of EventsCase.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 24, 2019

Traffic is welcome on the show floor of the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s 49th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo at the Tampa Convention Center. Nearly 3,500 roadway safety professionals and transportation officials hit the road to attend the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) 49th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo at the Tampa Convention Center, Feb. 8–12.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

IMEX in Frankfurt has invited exhibitors at this year’s show (21 -23 May) to make a Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge as it continues to increase its commitment to demonstrating and leading through best practice in sustainability. Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, said: “Our approach to sustainability is to lead by example, to encourage others to aim higher and to shine a spotlight on key industry campaigns.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 24, 2019

Have you ever pondered the thinking behind key business decisions? For instance, how does a company know if going public is the right move? Cvent’s History. It takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication to become a successful business. After all, only half of businesses survive the five-year mark (Forbes). Over the course of Cvent’s twenty-year history, we’ve had our share of ups and downs.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

INVNT, the global live brand storytelling agency TM , achieved a number of milestones in 2018, a move that saw its revenues reach over $54 million, exceeding forecasts and representing a 30% increase on the previous year. With a number of impressive new clients and continued expansion in the works, the agency is targeting $62 million in revenue for 2019.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 24, 2019

Our event creators are a wonderful and diverse bunch – from hip-hop brunches to weekend-long design festivals, and from B2B conferences to intimate gigs, we ticket events of all sizes and with varying ticket types. Some events are free to attend, but some carry a fee per ticket. Every penny counts when organising an event, […]. The post 6 Things You Might Not Know About Eventbrite’s Ticket Fees appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

Your guidepost for event-technology decisions should be to put your customer’s experience before your staff efficiency. As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Security is Expensive, but Critical. Conference organizers are generally unaware that last year most event-technology software companies lost three or more months of future development time to focus instead on compliance requirement

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

APRIL 24, 2019

In an ideal world selling tickets is a very simple process. Decide a price, put the tickets on sale, and watch as hundreds of people buy them. Sure, that happens some ( some ) times, but more often than not, there's a lot more careful consideration that goes into making that process seamless and successful. Today, I'm going to share some of the different options you have when it comes to discounting, promoting, and ultimately selling tickets.

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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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Bizzabo

APRIL 24, 2019

In this Event Heroes Spotlight, we speak to Amy Herman—Sr. Program Manager at ServiceTitan—about structuring effective customer training programs, leveraging event data for content programs, and what event marketers can learn from teaching children. For the last two years, ServiceTitan has managed a multi-pronged event strategy that places customer education front-and-center.

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2019

Can you ever learn enough about event AV pricing? For anyone out there planning an event, probably not! When you’re busy planning, your ultimate goal is always to deliver the best event you possibly can, at the best price you can find. Of course, you should always focus on getting the best value for money. And when it comes to event AV pricing, there are several tiny little things that can affect what your final bill looks like.

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