Conferences that Work

MARCH 26, 2018

One of the most satisfying outcomes of the peer conferences I design and facilitate is how they bring people together who would never otherwise have met — and in doing so change the world. This is obviously important, but why do world-changing connections seldom occur at conventional conferences ? Here’s an illuminating story from the pages of a New Yorker article about Jim Simons , the noted mathematician founder of Renaissance Technologies, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, and a f

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MARCH 26, 2018

Finding speakers for conferences and events can be an arduous task. Are we selecting the right speaker? Is what the speaker charges a fair fee? How do we know if the speaker can deliver the right message for our audience? Is the speaker the right, strategic partner for our conference? The tips outlined here offer a high-level overview of the questions event and meeting planners need to ask of speakers as part of the hiring process.

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BizBash

MARCH 26, 2018

Since launching its first live event in 2011, CNBC has gradually made events a primary focus along with its TV.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 26, 2018

Finding speakers for conferences and events can be an arduous task. Are we selecting the right speaker? Is what the speaker charges a fair fee? How do we know if the speaker can deliver the right message for our audience? Is the speaker the right, strategic partner for our conference? The tips outlined here offer a high-level overview of the questions event and meeting planners need to ask of speakers as part of the hiring process.

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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.

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Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 26, 2018

Press releases (often called media releases) are a great way to disseminate information to the media for them to use in a variety of different ways, including for interviews or in-depth articles. Writing a press release sounds daunting, so we’ve got you covered with a few tips. If you have any additional questions, you can always reach out to our promo team for support. 1.

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Event Geek

MARCH 26, 2018

Planning for an upcoming conference sponsorship or trade show exhibit ? You must be busy. Between logistics , travel schedules and venue deadlines, there is no shortage of tasks that need attention. But one critical aspect of event marketing can sometimes fall through the cracks in the hustle and bustle: setting up meetings for reps in advance. Setting up meetings during a big event like a conference or trade show is the most effective way to drive higher event ROI and influence closed business.

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BizBash

MARCH 26, 2018

1. MARCH FOR OUR LIVES RALLY DRAWS 800,000 TO WASHINGTON: At the March for Our Lives rally on Saturday, survivors.

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MARCH 26, 2018

Image courtesy of Tito Researching GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? There’s quite a bit of information out there that discusses the Who-What-Where-Why-How, and more - it can definitely be overwhelming! Haven’t had a look into GDPR yet? You should - the deadline is approaching! When it comes to data, the industry is buzzing about GDPR.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 26, 2018

John Trovato, managing director of Casa Marina and The Reach, Waldorf Astoria Resorts in Key West, vividly recalls as Hurricane Irma barreled toward Florida. Hurricane Harvey had just hit Houston with massive destruction on Aug. 25. A little more than two weeks later Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm. Its 650-mile path impacted nine states with a direct hit–as a Category 5 hurricane–to Puerto Rico.

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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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