Endless Events
AUGUST 22, 2018
Have AV quotes bamboozled you before? You’re not alone there. And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! The good news is, you do have that power. And all you need to put it into action is a little knowledge, which we’re about to arm you with. Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo.
GEVME
AUGUST 22, 2018
The rise of online marketplaces over the last few years has transformed the way people experience events. From the first email invitation to the actual onsite check-in, the lion’s share of communication between organiser and attendee is now happening through the use of digital tools. Today, the virtual space is no longer the place where we simply stop by to check our emails once a day or chat with a friend on Facebook.
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ePly
AUGUST 22, 2018
Looking to get a little adventurous with your next event email? Maybe it’s time to incorporate a little A/B testing into your everyday marketing routine! A/B testing is the process of taking some marketing collateral (email, landing page, invitation, etc) and sending it to two groups: a control group and a variation group. The control group will get the original version and the variation group will get a tweaked version to see if it gathers more or less interest than the original.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 22, 2018
This is the third interview feature in our How to Run Events for Tourists series looking at the individuals behind successful tourist events. It might sound strange to be shown around London by an American, but Texan-born Amber Raney-Kincade is one of the capital’s most in demand tour guides. According to Amber, it is being […]. The post How to Run Events for Tourists – An Interview with “American Tour Guide in London” appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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BizBash
AUGUST 22, 2018
1. TURNER SHUTS DOWN 'RICK AND MORTY'-THEME POP-UP BAR AFTER ONE DAY: Drink Company, a Washington-based mixology and hospitality company.
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BizBash
AUGUST 22, 2018
Most food events follow a standard format with chefs serving up samples behind tablecloth-covered stations, but only one offered up.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
John Graham speaking at the Opening General Session. When ASAE President & CEO John Graham, FASAE, CAE, announced a bold, new registration-payment model for next year’s Experience Design Project (XDP) event during the Opening General Session of ASAE’s Annual Meeting in Chicago this past Sunday, the audience of around 6,000 attendees erupted in applause. “If you register in advance, you pay nothing now,” Graham said. “And after you attend the event in April, you
BizBash
AUGUST 22, 2018
“You were born knowing how to have fun. You got busy and might have forgotten. We’re here to help you.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 22, 2018
Despite falls in income for Cancer UK’s Race For Life and Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning these events still topped the massive Top 25, an annual report put together by mass participation events specialists massive, ranking the most successful charity owned fundraising events for the year. Outside of these two events there was a healthy 6% increase in income generated for the remaining events in the Top 25 suggesting there is a still a strong appetite for mass participation events.
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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
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
Say the word “meetings” to business people outside the events industry and probably what comes to mind are those small staff gatherings that happen on a daily basis in offices all over the world. They also might groan. In Where the Action Is: Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization , author J. Elise Keith sets out to take some of the pain away.
Bizzabo
AUGUST 22, 2018
Having trouble finding the right space for your event? Looking to impress clients and fast track engagement? Here are 4 incredibly useful event venue and space finding tools that make organizing, planning, and executing the perfect occasion easier than ever! Source: Bizzabo. Finding the ideal space within your event budget that conveys a personality as unique and special as your brand can be ridiculously hard.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
According to Convene ’s most-recent salary survey , among meetings industry professionals — where women outnumber men — men make an average of 17 percent more than their female counterparts. That’s in line with the statistic that’s largely used to illustrate gender pay inequity across all industries: Women are paid 80 cents for every dollar a man receives.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 22, 2018
Ideally located in South Kensington. Imperial Venues is one of London’s largest academic venues. This world class institution offers a wide range of state-of-the art event spaces, both indoors and outdoors, suitable for large conferences and corporate events as well as private meetings and workshops. The team also delivers a range of bespoke event planning and management services including in-house catering options, the latest audio-visual technology with dedicated on-site support teams.
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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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 22, 2018
When jet-setting for work and living out of a suitcase, do you grab a bite at Mickey D’s or sit down for a juicy filet mignon? Do you try something local or stay in your comfort zone with a familiar chain? Your age may reveal the answer. Eating preferences from generation-to-generation are as far-ranging and vast as the book-sized Cheesecake Factory menu.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
Most of us increasingly rely on email, texts, Slack messages, and other digital platforms to communicate at work — instead of having face-to-face conversations. Which makes the premise behind Susan Scott’s bestselling book Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time — published 16 years ago — all the more relevant today.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 22, 2018
Street Feast, the UK’s most innovative social dining concept, is delighted to announce due to an increase and demand in events it has created a new role and strengthened the events team with the appointment of a new Group Sales and Events Co-Ordinator, Kim Lam. Kim will be responsible for growing revenue across Street Feast’s expanding portfolio of seven venues through the delivery of key events from enquiry to execution.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
Photo Credit Adobe Stock/ Rawpixel.com. To understand the attitudes of an emerging generation of attendees, Hugh Lee doesn’t comb through future trends reports. The president of Fusion Productions just observes his 19- and 22-year-old daughters’ tech interactions. At digitalNow — a Fusion-produced program for association leaders — in Austin in May, Lee shared how one of his daughters views data collection.
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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!
Event Industry News
AUGUST 22, 2018
Download this episode (right click and save). In this week’s EIN Podcast, James Dickson talks to the founders of Push, a live broadcasting platform that is helping to blur the distinction between TV and live streaming. James is joined by Chris Webb and Adrian Eaton, who explain the principles of the platform and highlight some of the examples of its deployment.
Techsytalk
AUGUST 22, 2018
I always like to start new things, and fall is a great time to launch something I’ve been planning for a few weeks now. As my followers know, I’ve done podcasts before, but now I’m excited to announce an all-new format that will be quick, inspiring and fun to listen to. My new mantra – #KeepItSimple and #MakeItImpactful! Check out episode 1 to learn more about what I have in store.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 22, 2018
Award winning live music company DHP Family has brought in an experienced marketeer with a track record in the music sector as its new Head of Brand Partnerships. Richie Deeney has been appointed to this newly created role working alongside managing director George Akins and director of live Anton Lockwood to deliver brand partnerships across its venues, festivals and live concerts.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 22, 2018
As many as half a million people are homeless in the United States and many more lack adequate housing, a figure that reaches more than a billion worldwide. It is a complicated, painful issue with many facets, including the question of what happens when homeless people and those who spend most of their time on the streets share the same sidewalks and spaces as meeting attendees. .
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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.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 22, 2018
The post Quiz: Are You a Meetings Industry Advocate? appeared first on Smart Meetings.
G2Planet
AUGUST 22, 2018
Searching for ways to ramp up your trade show performance? One of the best ways to improve is by learning from the successes and failures of past exhibitors. We’ve seen some amazing trade show performances over the years. We’ve also seen some that made us cringe. To help you avoid these mistakes and capitalize on the wins, here are 12 trade show takeaways that you can apply to your next event.
Czarnowski
AUGUST 22, 2018
The post Making customer connections count at HCEAConnect appeared first on Czarnowski.
Lumi Global
AUGUST 22, 2018
With a growing focus on Hybrid AGM within the membership sector as a way to increase member engagement, as well as listed companies wanting to offer an electronic medium to their annual general meetings, the security of the method itself is put under analysis.
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All Seated
AUGUST 22, 2018
Peak efficiency, profitability, collaboration, and communication. These desirable business attributes are within your reach. Revolutionize what you do and how you do it, while dramatically improving your client and personal satisfaction, by incorporating the latest technology into your event business. Introducing technology requires careful implementation.
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 22, 2018
One of the number one things that people value is time. With technology helping to make our lives easier, we have more time to spend on the other aspects of our lives that matter. We know that event planning takes up a lot of time, but with the help of Cvent you can use technology to free up more for yourself. There are even ways that you can use the Cvent platform to save days or weeks!
Regpack
AUGUST 22, 2018
To continue with our ‘Email How-To” blog, we give you: Writing a Great Payment Request Email to Applicants and Registrants! If you missed our last few posts, have no fear! Read all about writing a great registration email , writing an incomplete registration email and how to write an awesome payment acknowledgement email. Writing an effective email to applicants when they need to make a payment or still have an outstanding balance, is one of the most important steps to making sure you get paid
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