ePly

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This post was originally published on 5/2/18, but updated on 11/13/19 for added value. When working in the event space, you come to realize that you will almost always have no-shows. It's frustrating! We get it. You'll get a lot of reasons as to why they decided not to come but usually it just comes down to lack of time, money, or even interest. So, how should you follow up with the folks who RSVP’d but never came?

Events 48

Events Event Planning 48

Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Keeping members engaged and giving people a compelling reason to join are key concerns of any membership organisation, and both of these things can be achieved by planning and hosting great live events. Why should I run member events? From conferences and award ceremonies to specialist training sessions and networking opportunities, events can boost engagement […].

Conference 60

Conference Events Event Planning Management 60

EventMB

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is a sponsored post by Zenus. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Over the years, event analytics have proven to be essential for event organizers to understand their audience’s needs and expectations and improve their attendees’ experience. To get these insights, event planners have different tools at their disposal, including questionnaires, surveys, RFID, […].

Events 154

Events Event Management Management 154

Picatic by Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Studies show people trust user-generated content 50% more than content straight from brands. Is your event taking advantage?

Social Media 262

Social Media Events Event Planning 262

Advertisement

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.

Event Marketing

EventBank Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

How do you measure your event’s success? The answer commonly lies in event feedback. Event feedback gives you not one but two benefits as an event organizer: an indication as to how well your recent event fared among its attendees and valuable information for the future to help make your events even better. It may seem simple, and it can be but what distinguishes good feedback from bad or no feedback at all is really the types of questions you choose to include in your post-event survey.

Events 100

Events Speakers Venues Conference 100

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It definitely will be considered a successful launch of the Multiverse Analytics brand from Pylon One Limited, as attendees were left buzzing following demonstrations of the range of event analytic solutions at Event Tech Live. Kloudspot, the US based developers of both Footfall and KloudDisplay products, provided invaluable support over the two days of the show, providing attendees with great user case studies and practical examples to the benefits and value of real-time data.

Event Tech 81

Event Tech Tech Marketing Events 81

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Who’s ready for some top-notch attendee strategies? Because that’s exactly what we’re serving on this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday! At the end of the day, what matters most is how much your attendees enjoyed your event. And not only because they are your target audience. But also, because they can become evangelists spreading the good word about your event.

Social Media 70

Social Media Meetings Conference Speakers 70

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Church House Westminster scooped the award for ‘Most Innovative and Tech-Friendly Venue’ at the 7th annual Event Technology Awards which took place on 6 November 2019. The prestigious event, which recognises leading event tech companies from all over the world, presented 32 awards during a ceremony held at Troxy, London. The award was judged on what technology the Westminster venue has integrated into its offering and how clients have benefited from the new technology.

Event Technology 77

Event Technology Technology Event Tech Tech 77

Skift

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Two attendees smile for the camera on the Delta Festival Shuttle to South by Southwest in March 2019. Delta News Hub / Flickr Skift Take: The trend is starting to gain traction, albeit very slowly. Attendees seem to like it because it shakes things up and makes the travel itself less tedious. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

2019 73

2019 Travel Events Meetings 73

Advertisement

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

Speakers

eventplanner

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Event marketing is booming. More and more companies plan events to increase brand awareness, attract more leads, close a higher number of deals, strengthen their customer loyalty, and acquire more brand ambassadors.

Event Planning 69

Event Planning Event Marketing Marketing Events 69

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

One Young World celebrated its 10th Anniversary Summit in the heart of London in October, bringing together more than 2,000 young leaders and over 300 volunteers to be part of its transformative event. As the chosen events agency partner, MCI UK and MCI The Netherlands provided full event management services, including the instrumental role of volunteer management.

Education 69

Education Travel 2019 Sustainability 69

Special Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Just because you carry your cell phone on event day doesn't mean you have to answer it; this event pro explains why.

Events 80

Events 80

eventplanner

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Entertaining your guests is a difficult endeavor nowadays. People have access to all type of content, videos, and experiences at their fingertips at all times, so it’s almost impossible to surprise them anymore … or is it?

Entertainment 61

Entertainment Events 61

Advertisement

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.

Events

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Creative communications agency, Top Banana, has just announced the recruitment of new creative director, Richard Twamley. Richard joins the agency from DRPG and brings with him 20 years of knowledge, experience and of course creativity. . Joining as a member of the leadership team, Richard will be responsible for driving the creative direction of the business forward in line with their current five-year strategy.

Financial 61

Financial Venues Events 61

Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Smarticle. READ TIME: 2 minutes. A virtual event involves no in-room experience. The entire event is held solely online. For this week’s Smarticle, we’re focusing on virtual events: the most common type of virtual events and the benefits of opting to host a virtual event over an in-person one. Virtual Trade Shows. The most common type of virtual event is the virtual trade show.

Trade Shows 58

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Transportation Financial 58

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Winning an initial five-year contract for six ‘innovative’ concerts in Hyde Park each summer, AEG Live played the long game with Barclaycard presents British Summer Time (BST Hyde Park). Appointed in November 2012, AEG invested in infrastructure, plumbed in toilets front of house for example, while Es Devlin brought Jim King’s want for a main stage identity ‘sympathetic to the environment’ to bear in the shape of three ‘Great Oaks’ across the front of Star Events’ 25m VerTech platform.

2012 60

2012 2001 Contracts 2013 60

Slido

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I have a love-hate relationship with Instagram. I hate myself for checking it way too often. On the other hand, it’s a platform where I go to learn about the things I love, like cycling or events. I use Instagram to find answers to my questions. In fact, I found some of the greatest insights for my career as an event professional there. Sounds strange?

Speakers 53

Speakers Social Media Events Education 53

Advertisement

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!

Events

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Museum of London, based near the Barbican and St Paul’s, tells the story of the capital from its first settlers right through to modern times. Opened in 1976, the galleries vividly tell the story of the city and its people, and with over 6,000,000 objects in their collection, it hold the largest archaeological archives in the world. Whether you require a conference room for 230 delegates with break out spaces, a spectacular venue for evening events or are looking for a truly memorable settin

Venues 56

Venues Conference Technology Meetings 56

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Learn how the New York Times hosts amazing events that always keep audiences coming back for more! The New York Times is one of the most influential newspapers in the world. Since 1851, the Times, as it's affectionately known, has won 127 Pulitzer Prizes - the most ever - and broken some of the biggest stories in modern history. But the Times is more than a newspaper.

Speakers 48

Speakers Travel 2019 Fashion 48

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

VFS Global has been named an official ticket reseller for Expo 2020 Dubai to be held in the UAE between 20 October 2020 and 10 April 2021. Customers travelling to the UAE during Expo 2020 can simply visit their nearest VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the GCC, India, China, Russia, UK and Germany to plan their trip, leverage VFS Global’s services and reserve their Expo 2020 tickets.

2020 56

2020 2003 Government Travel 56

Sendo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

When you’re planning a wedding, cutting costs anywhere you can is essential. But how do you cut costs without compromising your dream wedding? One effective way is to go paperless – for the rehearsal dinner invites at least. You may be thinking, “How much is going paperless really going to save me? Paper’s not that expensive right?” But when you consider that you’ll be sending Save the Dates, Formal Invitations, and invitations to the rehearsal dinner , going paperless for at least one of

Venues 40

Venues Events 40

Advertisement

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.

Events

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) has announced its full convention programme for 2019, set to be a packed day of speeches, presentations and workshops built around the theme Who’s Looking After Who?: Safety & Responsibility at Events , and including a specialist session around the new Exclusion Zone. The programme will kick off with a keynote address from Geoff Ellis, chief executive at DF Concerts, who will set the tone for the day.

2019 53

2019 Sports Management Events 53

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Corporate retreats are a great opportunity for your company leaders to break out of routine, get away from distractions, and dig into deep topics that can ultimately decide the overall direction of the organization. But like any meeting or corporate event, the agenda has to be planned carefully so that it supports the desired outcomes, rather than getting in the way.

Corporate Events 40

Corporate Events Meetings Events 40

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The organisers of The National Running Show Birmingham in partnership with Children with Cancer UK, that will take place on Saturday 25 th and Sunday 26 th January at Birmingham’s NEC, have announced that The Run Café sponsored by Runderwear will be vegan. The decision to make the show’s central café vegan falls in line with its sustainability policy, which aims to offset the environmental impact of the event at every stage of the production line.

Sustainability 53

Sustainability Travel Venues Events 53

All Seated

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Whether it’s a stunning outdoor location or a flexible indoor facility, wedding venues are as diverse as they come. And with more options for couples to choose from, competition can be tight. For venue managers, this means creating a marketing strategy that’s informed by research, guided by consumer behavior, and up-to-date with industry trends. Here we share key ideas and strategies designed to book more weddings at your venue.

Venues 28

Venues Social Media Advertising Management 28

Advertisement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

Events

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Museum of London. The Museum of London, based near the Barbican and St Paul’s, tells the story of the capital from its first settlers right through to modern times. Opened in 1976, the museum vividly tells the story of the city and its people, and with over 6,000,000 objects in their collection, it holds the largest archaeological archive in the world.

Venues 49

Venues Social Media Conference Technology 49

All Seated

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The floorplan and seating chart are some of most significant pieces in the event planning puzzle, but they are often overlooked until the end of the process. Not only does it help to ensure organization and ease of set up, but it also helps the catering team to understand the logistics of their service area. Mapping out a floorplan layout to scale helps a caterer make sure that the tables are positioned in the correct locations, with enough room for staff to walk through the room and serve guest

Events 28

Events Event Planning 28

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

First Sight Media announces the acquisition of Visions Unlimited to reinforce the company’s position in the event production market across the UK. Specialists in live event filming and streaming, First Sight Media will boost its position in the academic sector to provide live streaming and video production services to nearly 40 per cent of the UK’s universities including those taking place at the University of Leeds, Glasgow Caledonian University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

2015 40

2015 Contracts Event Tech Tech 40