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JUNE 12, 2019

Good news: Some of your attendees are willing to spend more than you charge for your event. Especially if you offer them an enhanced experience in return. VIP and tiered ticket programs let you offer attendees the exact experience they’re looking for — at the exact price they’re willing to pay. This means event upgrades, […]. The post 25 VIP Event Ideas That Will Really Impress Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

I want to share with you my personal story. I faced this event email subject lines prob lem 4 years ago when I just started my career in marketing. Luchia, my marketing manager, gave me a task to create, don`t really remember, I think, 15 different event invitation letters, that we were going to send over by email. “Well, not a problem at all”, I said.

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JUNE 12, 2019

The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with a spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. And […]. The post How Ariel Waldman’s Science Hack Day Grew to 7 Continents appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

Creating and maintaining a high level of interest at your events can be challenging, maybe even daunting for some event marketers. Selecting the best social media tools to engage your attendees may not be easy, and can get a little frustrating. Wall platforms could help put your mind at ease. Have your different social media feeds appear on various displays via one platform to save you time and effort.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Designing a great event experience starts with finding a venue that serves your event goals in a city that appeals to your attendees. For event planners, it’s a delicate balance between finding a functional space and finding a place that will excite their audience. Personalization and experience design are leading trends in event planning, […].

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 12, 2019

Mistakes happen — even to the most organised 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, all at the same time! After all, you’re only human. Take a look at some of these common event planner mistakes to see […]. The post 4 Mistakes Every Event Planner Makes At Least Once appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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ePly

JUNE 12, 2019

The thought has probably crossed your mind a few times.“Does my event really need its own website, separate from my organization’s??”. The short answer is yes, absolutely! We get it, though: With everything else you’re managing, adding a website to that list can feel overwhelming. But the benefits are so worth it. “Benefits, you say?” Of course!

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 12, 2019

June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Inn riot in New York City that helped usher in the modern-day LBTQ rights movement. To commemorate the anniversary, the city will host World Pride for the first time in June with more than 50 conferences, meetings, panels, parties, lectures, rallies and more. “We have declared 2019 the Year of Pride, to not only celebrate WorldPride and Stonewall 50 but to acknowledge the perpetual spirit of New York City’s vibrant LGBTQ community,”

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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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JUNE 12, 2019

Leading corporate events management, AOK Events Group, has launched a powerful, web-based platform to help organisations bring order, efficiency and accountability to the management, and monitoring of their events inventory. . ‘Events inventory’ (the collective stock of tickets and invitations a company has available for personal or client entertainment use) may include valuable places at entertainment and sporting events, as well as awards ceremonies, speaker engagements, conferences and other

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Eventbrite UK

JUNE 12, 2019

When appealing to folks’ charitable hearts, live events matter more than ever. According to our Eventbrite Survey, Millennials will account for 75% of the UK workforce in a decade and spend over £419,556,233 each month on attending live events. So, if fundraising events are your passion and your job, this is good news! If you […]. The post How Nonprofits Can Use Facebook Live to Raise Awareness — and Funds appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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eventplanner

JUNE 12, 2019

ROI is the profit, benefit or return resulting from your event, expressed as a percentage of its total cost. But how does this work in the real world?

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EventUp

JUNE 12, 2019

Some things are best left to the professionals — oftentimes, that includes planning events. While it’s certainly possible to DIY a great soiree, hiring a professional party planner ensures you can put on a successful event and actually enjoy it, too. So, how do you know what qualities to look for in your perfect event planner? Look no further: We’ve done the research and talked to experts.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Your employees aren’t any less important than your prospects, leads, investors, or other stakeholders. Their work satisfaction will affect directly their efficiency, tendency to take initiative, and dedication during office hours.

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InitLive

JUNE 12, 2019

Any organizer knows how important it is to keep volunteer availabilities updated. Because of the role the volunteer workforce plays in calculating a business's ROI, it's essential to keep up with schedules and other important volunteer information every step of the way. Read on to find out why collecting availability from your volunteers is crucial for success.

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Special Events

JUNE 12, 2019

Katie Easley explains how to take the social media efforts of your event business up to the next level with "social proof.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 12, 2019

Attendees are the reason we work long hours sourcing the perfect venue, crafting agendas and testing AV setups. But sponsors keep the lights on. Cvent Sponsorship Manager Noel McWilliams and FAZEFWD founder Meg Fasy shared the secrets for attracting event investors in a special Smart Meetings webinar. Following are five suggestions that could increase your bottom line—and decrease your blood pressure. 1.

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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!

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JUNE 12, 2019

For this week’s podcast, our host, James Dickson, invited Geoff Revill, co-founder and managing director at Krowdthink Ltd, to discuss his new app, KrowdSafe. Based in Devon, Krowdthink Ltd is a safety firm that aims to alter the way in which social media platforms deliver value in a mobile age. In response to the terror attacks that took place in 2017, the Home Office launched the Improving Crowd Resilience competition in order to find solutions to improving security across the private sector.

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Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

JUNE 12, 2019

It would be great if corporate events always went off without a hitch — no surprises, no problems, no worries. Of course, that’s not realistic, so the next best thing is to be ready to handle any event problems that come up. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you’re ready to tackle event issues like a pro.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 12, 2019

The Mid-Atlantic region of the United States never disappoints as an event destination. This is an outstanding area to hold your event with many choices, in many cities. All are easy to travel to and easy to navigate. All offer their own unique styles and personalities. Match one of our Top Picks to your event’s needs. Who doesn’t get stimulated by the electricity of Washington, D.C.?

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JUNE 12, 2019

Las Vegas has some exciting growth going on to enhance what is already a top convention city. The South Point Hotel caters to midsize groups (400-600 rooms), who get the advantage of being the only group in-house most of the time. Hotels with larger spaces often must book several groups over the same time frame to maximize the space usage. The South Point Hotel also has other venues beyond its Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, such as the South Point Equestrian Arenas and the professional Bo

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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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JUNE 12, 2019

Written by Bronwyn Kienapple, Content Marketer at Venngage. Email outreach is an excellent method for growing your list of potential exhibitors and increasing your lead conversions. Not to mention that email marketing boasts the highest ROI of all online marketing methods. Plus, it’s 40x more effective than social methods for customer acquisition. So, if one of your marketing priorities this year is landing more exhibitors and driving more registrations, then email outreach is an ideal way to a

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JUNE 12, 2019

sharingbox is the international leader in video, photo, and GIF activations.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Plans have been unveiled for a spectacular new cultural venue for Manchester which could become one of the city’s biggest visitor attractions within two years. The proposed 10,000-capacity performance, community and studio space at the historic Mayfield site, next to Piccadilly station, could see up to a million visitors next year. The new venue, to be called Depot, is set to launch at Mayfield this summer with Manchester Pride Live on 24 th and 25 th August 2019.

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