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Five Reasons to Change Conferences

Conferences that Work

Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. OUTSIDE IN Five Reasons to Change Conferences Peer sessions provide greater connection around content The most important reason people go to conferences is to usefully connect with others around relevant content. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners.

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Innovative Event Format Ideas

GEVME

If you want to organise a corporate event that is widely spoken about and unforgettable, you will need to utilise some unusual event format ideas or innovative event ideas. Here, we’ve compiled the most innovative meeting format ideas that have been seen at recent international corporate events arenas to boost your bank of ideas. With this guide, you will learn how to invite the right people to your event, promote it with attractive content, and create a highly optimised online registration page

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Ho ho ho! Why Santa is the Ultimate Event Planner

EventMB

Most of us go a little crazy over the holiday season. Whether you love it or hate it, its hard not get caught up in the whirl of decorations, preparations and shopping. Today’s post is designed to provide a little light relief from the hustle and bustle of the season. It’s also a nod […]. The post Ho ho ho! Why Santa is the Ultimate Event Planner by Cathy Key appeared first on [link].

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Ticketing Technology for Festivals

Event Industry News

Emerging festival ticketing technologies and new applications of existing technology are some of the biggest trends in the festival industry. With the right festival ticketing and registration mix, you can gather data to enhance the festival goer’s experience, reduce ticket fraud, and decrease entry waiting times. Enhancing the Event-Goer Customer Experience.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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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Listen Up! Smart Meetings’ Top Webinars of 2018

Smart Meetings

There are heaps of helpful advice out there for planners looking to create a better event experience for their attendees. This year, Smart Meetings provided webinars by an amazing group of speakers. Here are some of the top picks for 2018. Risk Management 101. In Lisa Sommer Devlin’s webinar, “ Risk Management 101 ,” she lists tips and strategies for dealing with risks the industry may present, and how to deal with them, from financial and legal risks to unpredictable accidents and disasters.

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Smart Meetings’ Best Career Advice from 2018

Smart Meetings

Meeting planners had their hands full in 2018, with data breaches, commission cuts, new event technology and other drastic changes affecting the meetings industry. As the industry changes, meeting planners need to learn how to change with it to ensure that they can provide attendees with what they want. We compiled a list of some of our best career advice from this year to give planners the head start they need for the new year. 1.

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Podcast: Nick Gold from Speakers Corner on how to book the right speaker

Event Industry News

Joining host James Dickson on this week’s Event Industry News podcast is Nick Gold, director of Speakers Corner. For many years, the company has been a leading supplier of event hosts and speakers, with a vast portfolio of clients. The company’s roster includes celebrity names, but also a vast list of specialised speakers that can be booked for sector-specific events.

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26 Minneapolis Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? Look no further than this list of 26 awesome event venues in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and beyond. Among these Minneapolis' spaces you'll find microbreweries, caves, orchestra halls, and historic mansions. Minneapolis, the larger of the two Twin Cities, is a natural wonderland. With over 13 lakes, wetlands, and direct access to the Mississippi River, this Minnesota city is home to a variety of beautiful landscapes.

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Podcast: Nick Gold from Speakers Corner on how to book the right speaker

Event Industry News

Joining host James Dickson on this week’s Event Industry News podcast is Nick Gold, director of Speakers Corner. For many years, the company has been a leading supplier of event hosts and speakers, with a vast portfolio of clients. The company’s roster includes celebrity names, but also a vast list of specialised speakers that can be booked for sector-specific events.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients

Caterease

Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 12/24/2018. The post Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients appeared first on Caterease.

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With preparation, you can put out almost any fire

Plan Your Meetings

Have you heard people say they’re a right-brain or left-brain thinker? Right-brainers tend to be creative and instinctual, left-brainers more analytical and logical. That’s how Beauty & the Brain was born. James Rota’s creativity meshes with Christy Lamagna’s strategic thinking to bring a well-rounded approach to events. These columns are designed to highlight both sides of the planning process. .

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Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients

Caterease

Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients Caterease Version: 18 Category: Event Manager Date: 12/24/2018. The post Assigning Base Price Markups to Sites or Clients appeared first on Caterease.

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