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5 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Event Speakers for an Interactive Session

Eventmobi

Your Attendees Will Remember your Interactive Session. A common event objective that we hear from event planners is the desire to make sessions more interactive and engaging for attendees. An easy way to achieve this is to introduce live polls or allow attendees to submit questions to the speakers through an event app. However, this approach means you have to get buy-in and prepare your event speakers on how to execute these tools.

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TOUCHDOWN - Blueprint Studios Scores at Pier-Side Draft Party 

BizBash

Last month, the San Francisco 49ers held a fan-filled Draft Party at Pier 29 to honor the incoming recruits. The.

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How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets

Eventbrite UK

Make sure that you get the most out of the promotional opportunities your event venue has to offer. The post How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Avoid an Event Communication Nightmare

Guidebook

This article was originally written by Jordan McArthur and has been updated for relevancy. Picture this event communication nightmare. You’re hosting a large regional event. People from all over are driving in to attend and they are pumped about the content you’re offering. It turns out, though, that the major highway most of your attendees will be traveling on has major closures and detours, inciting rage among them – and it’s all directed at you.

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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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Inside This Year’s Invite-Only Code Conference

BizBash

The annual Code Conference kicked off on Tuesday at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The three-day, invite-only.

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The Basics of Event Website Creation and Optimization

TicketBud

Creating an event website is an important step to take in creating a strongly branded experience. However, getting a good website up and running can be incredibly difficult. You have to consider the website URL, hosting, who is going to design it, what it will contain, and the attendee experience. This isn’t even considering the time cost. In this post, I will discuss the different options available in creating your event website, the pages your website needs, and how to best optimize your site

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11 Event Theme Ideas to Get You Out of a Rut

Meeting Application

Themed events are every planner’s groove breaker. Whether you set one up for a client, or within your organization, you create a fresh wave that guarantees to leave the participants with lasting memories. There’s plenty of ways you can go about creating a theme – props, lighting, costumes, it’s up to you how far you’re going to want to push it.

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Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events]

Eventtia

Blog originally posted on Endless Events By Andrea Robbins If you’re looking for a powerhouse way to engage your customers, generate leads, and build your brand, then hosting a series of killer events is the way to go. And, a majority of marketers agree. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, […]. La entrada Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Wasserman acquires Boris Agency, Belgium-based experiential marketing agency

Event Industry News

Wasserman, the global sports, marketing and entertainment agency, today announced the acquisition of Boris Agency, the Belgian experiential marketing shop, for an undisclosed sum. The deal was announced today by Elizabeth Lindsey, managing partner of Wasserman, and Boris Agency founder Dirk Wouters. The acquisition bolsters Wasserman’s existing marketing business and extends its European footprint in activations, partnerships and talent to service clients seamlessly in every market in which they

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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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Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events]

Eventtia

Blog originally posted on Endless Events By Andrea Robbins If you’re looking for a powerhouse way to engage your customers, generate leads, and build your brand, then hosting a series of killer events is the way to go. And, a majority of marketers agree. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, […]. La entrada Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Necessary Conversations

PCMA Convene

Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES. After wrapping up what he felt was another successful Risk Management Society (RIMS) conference in 2017, RIMS vice president of events and education, Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, got some disturbing feedback: Multiple women said they had felt out of place at the event. “They said they felt uncomfortable being in places, which for me was sort of a dagger through my heart,” Ruff-Lyon said.

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Meet the New PYM Professional Development Guide!

Plan Your Meetings

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Plan Your Meetings Professional Development Guide ! Exploring the meeting and event industry publications landscape, we recognized the need for something more like a career resource than a newsy magazine. While the better industry publications absolutely provide valuable content that can be useful in your business life, any attempt at a one-stop-shop for professional development information appeared to be elusive at best.

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‘There’s a Lot of Potential for Quick Action.’

PCMA Convene

Rachael Riggs, Manager Meeting and Convention Sales Midwest U.S., Tourism Vancouver. When Hurricane Harvey struck last year, Riggs saw a startling post on the PCMA Catalyst listserv from a meeting planner in Houston. A woman’s entire company had just been affected — 2,000 people displaced from their homes, as well as their corporate headquarters, by the storm and flooding damage.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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.

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How to Make Check-In Process Pleasing for the Attendees

NVOLV

Events are never too easy to handle, from attendees registration to check-in and winding up the event. However, the most important aspect is the check-in process that would impress your attendees from the moment they enter the venue. After tough and hectic planning and organizing your event, the final day has arrived after a long wait. To carry out check-in process pleasing for the attendees, make sure to follow these tips and improve your events like never before.

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‘We Can’t Sit By and Close Our Eyes.’

PCMA Convene

Ken Sien, Director of Strategic Accounts, Experient, A Martiz Global Events Company. Maritz’s commitment to combatting human trafficking began with a lightning-bolt of a wake-up call for the company’s president four years ago. At an industry event, David Peckinpaugh found himself in a discussion about the unwitting role travel venues took in the sexual exploitation of children.

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New Wine signs 5 year deal with East of England Arena

Event Industry News

The East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) has announced an unprecedented 5 year deal with New Wine, the Christian Ministry network, to host the organisation’s annual ‘United’ festival. The United festival is a large event, attracting over 26,000 camping visitors over two weeks, as well as thousands of day visitors. The 2019 event, ‘United 19’ will mark the thirty-first edition of the festival after a long and successful residency in the South West.

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Persona Spotlight: Event Director

CXApp Blog - Events

What : Directors and event teams are responsible for building a living, breathing brand experience for customers, partners, employees and other audiences as they come into contact with products, solutions, and people associated with your organization at different touchpoints of the customer experience journey. Why : Live events are a highly effective marketing and sales tool for businesses of all sizes.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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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Introducing the Icom IC-F29SR2 and IC-F29DR2 professional licence free radios

Event Industry News

To meet changes in PMR446 channel allocation throughout Europe this year, Icom have updated versions of their best-selling professional IC-F29SR and IC-F29DR licence free walkie-talkie radios. The new versions, called the IC-F29SR2 (analogue version) and IC-F29DR2 (digital version) are virtually identical to their predecessors regarding features, ease of use and performance.

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v18 Update for Caterease Hosted (Caterease Connect)

Caterease

** Caterease Hosted v18 customers – the next update will be installed overnight Sunday, 06/03/18 ** ** Caterease Self Hosted (Desktop) v16 customers - v18 Desktop has been available for upgrade at your convenience! ** Caterease Desktop customers, please contact the Caterease Helpdesk via help@caterease.com for upgrade instructions. New Features in This Latest Update Enhancements.

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On the Scene at ECEF 2018

MeetingsNet

The mixture of educational sessions and super-social networking events at this year's Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum were catnip to the sold-out crowd of 221 event industry leaders. The Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, held in Washington, D.C., May 30, offered seven sessions and two networking events—one the evening before the main event, and a closing reception that, new for 2018, offered the opportunity to take 10 event industry technology solutions for a test drive.

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Managing Up: How to Make Execs Understand Event ROI

Cvent: Event Marketing

When it comes to proving the success of your event, sometimes you have to learn how to speak a different language. Turns out, your boss, company executives, or the board of directors may not define success in the same way that you do. What do you do when you have to prove your worth, but you and your manager are on different wavelengths? You have to learn to speak their language.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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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Persona Spotlight: Event Director

CXApp Blog - Events

How Events Director Von Display uses the CXApp.

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How Events Fit Into a Multi-touch Marketing Strategy

Bizzabo

Trying to grab the attention of your potential customers? Learn how to use events as a part of your multi-touch marketing strategy. Let’s face it - we live in a noisy world. With such an overflow of online messaging and digital content flooding the senses, it can be difficult to grab the attention of your target audience. These conditions, coupled with advancing technology, have given rise to multi-touch marketing which aims to capture the consumer through a multitude of channels.

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Trends in LGBTQ Weddings

All Seated

LGBTQ weddings continue to establish their own place in the wedding industry with a language full of relevant vocabulary all their own, an emerging demographic, and some needs unique to the LGBTQ community, with others similar to many hetero couples. We took a look at the emerging trends in LGBTQ weddings to help educate and assist in the planning for weddings within this dynamic market.