Conferences that Work

MARCH 18, 2019

“Experiential” is the new hot adjective used to describe events. “No more listening to speakers; you’re going to have experiences !” Sadly, many of these so-called experiential events are phony. The promoters slap a novel environment (e.g., clowns walking around or chairs suspended from the ceiling) onto a conventional format (e.g., a social or a group discussion) and claim their event is now “experiential” So what are the differences between genuine and a phony experient

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2019

Cvent Registration and Event Management Software has undergone a complete redesign that has transformed it into a new event CMS and site builder. Here is our review. Cvent Event Management Platform and Site Builder – What Is It? Cvent’s new site designer allows event planners to create, manage, and publish branded content and responsive […]. The post Cvent: An Intuitive Tool for Event Management and Site Design [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

5G is the next mobile leap in technology. It will reshape how we use our mobile devices and 5G at events is going to be a huge deal. Do you remember when we all had flip phones with green and black screens? If you downloaded anything (and there wasn’t much to download!) it would take forever. With great improvements in tech, we moved on to smartphones and 4g allowing us to be connected to pretty much anything we desired in the palm of our hands.

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Eventory

MARCH 18, 2019

Many times events proved that the benefits companies get from participation are exceeding costs. Major industry events are all about entertainment, motivation, and connection, right? Well, sure. But they’re also great opportunities for salespeople to build relationships and generate revenue. With Dan Tyre, our friend from Hubspot, we’re taking a closer look at the matter and have some special tips for you.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2019

Your Guide to ‘Photo-Flooring’ your competition, in the battle for show-visitor attention. Exhibition venues are busy and bustling – there are 100s of exhibitors in one room all trying to attract the attention of every potential client within a one-hundred metre radius. In this visual cacophony, it can become easy for the company with the best product on offer to go unnoticed because of a bland stand.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2019

tappit, the only truly global cashless solution specialist for sports, festivals and other global entertainment venues, is continuing an impressive 12 month period of European growth with the opening of a new office in Barcelona, Spain. The base will be led by Jesus Jodar (pictured left) and Carlos Martinez Borrell (pictured right), who join tappit from the self-service ticketing and registration platform, Eventbrite.

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Caterease

MARCH 18, 2019

Hiding Items in Prints Caterease Version: 18 Category: Marketing Tools Date: 03/18/2019. The post Hiding Items in Prints appeared first on Caterease.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 18, 2019

Event planning is stressful. Talk to any event planner and they will always have fifty tasks to juggle and not enough time to do them. Research also shows that event planning always comes in the top 3 to 5 most stressful jobs in the world (year after year!). So what can event planners do to reduce the stress? And what are the things they need to focus on when it comes to their wellbeing and mental health?

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 18, 2019

In early journalism school, I was taught the importance of a good headline. Hopefully this was a good headline to get you interested. What back up or spares do you think of when you read the headline? What backups do I need as a presenter? It is so embarrassing to spend time on a presentation that you can’t present. The audience has expectations, and you spent a great deal of time and/or money creating your support graphics.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

VEGAS INC. The Las Vegas Convention Center’s massive $935 million expansion has been well documented, but it’s not the only event-space renovation project happening around town. ( Las Vegas Sun ). Read More.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! We will break them down live on air showing you the good, the bad and the ugly. With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. AV bids can feel confusing, like a lot of smoke and mirrors but they don’t have to be that way!

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2019

Webinar live date: April 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here ! Webinar live date: April 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Deepen engagement and increase retention at your meetings by embracing three fundamental shifts in the attendee experience.

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G2Planet

MARCH 18, 2019

In our final installment in this series we wrap up with industry comments on some new and essential technologies and other aspects of the event experience. Among the many topics covered are video and live-streaming, automated check in, influencer marketing, and digital displays. A special thanks to all those who have participated in this series.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

adweek.com. By offering attendees services that allow them to relax in their pop-up space, the brand wanted to be a “one-stop shop” for tired festival-goers. ( Adweek ). Read More.

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Python Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Let’s be honest. When it comes to choosing an event ticketing system it can quickly turn into a mind-boggling exercise. There are a number of different platforms out there that offer vastly different services at vastly different prices. You might not even be 100% sure of exactly what features you’ll need right now. That’s ok. By the time you have finished reading this article, you’ll have a much better idea of which direction to head in.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

Chicago Tribune. Chicago’s skyline could extend all the way to McCormick Place under a multibillion-dollar development plan that would create a row of skyscrapers atop a new transit center. ( Chicago Tribune ). Read More.

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Eventtia

MARCH 18, 2019

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Events

PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

travelpulse.com. Millennials, technology, and green initiatives are playing a significant role in the way hotels are evolving, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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Czarnowski

MARCH 18, 2019

The post <i>EXHIBITOR magazine</i> names 2019 Best of CES appeared first on Czarnowski.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

washingtonpost.com. Smithsonian Institute has canceled its annual 10-day Folklife Festival and replaced it with a two-day event with an alternate theme, partly because of the government shutdown. ( Washington Post ). Read More.

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All Seated

MARCH 18, 2019

The face of modern marketing has changed. Digital marketing tools have become affordable, and some are even free. As easy as developing the digital version of a brand is, however, the standards are still high and the competition is fierce. Every trick and tool available you is equally as accessible to your competition, so execution is critical. The elements below will help you increase sales and hone a message for your prospects that is loud and clear.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

inc.com. Say goodbye to the snooze button for good. ( Inc. ). Read More.

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