Thu.Dec 19, 2019

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Why Managing Your Events Data Requires More Than Just a Spreadsheet

Eventtia

Events have been going on for a very long time, so long in fact that they completely eclipsed the software that has been built for them. This is why so many event planners and marketing departments as a whole continue to use an array of different tools to manage their events data.

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7 Instagram Stories Ideas for Your Next Event

Eventbrite UK

In a world of diminishing social media returns, Instagram is a breath of fresh air for event marketers. Not only is it the second-most downloaded free app in the Apple app store, 1 billion people use Instagram every month, with 80% of users following at least one business. That makes the platform a treasure trove […]. The post 7 Instagram Stories Ideas for Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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The Event Planner’s Ultimate Wind-Down Playlist

Picatic by Eventbrite

There are two things most event planners have in common: They are stressed. Music helps them relax. Actually, the latter is true for most people. In particular, the more rhythmic the music, the more relaxing it is. There’s plenty of data to support this. In fact, Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics […].

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Business Events Still Produce Lots of Paper Waste

GEVME

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. We see venues, organisers and suppliers going at length to reduce the carbon footprint of events. . Venues are implementing adequate waste management policy and recycling different waste streams. Organisers are eliminating the use of PVC banners, using digital signatures and cutting down on printing of documents for administrative purposes. .

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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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How sustainable was COP 25 Madrid

Gallus Events

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . It is no surprise that yet again, we have another climate gathering that we can list as a missed opportunity. There never seems to be enough of an incentive for industries to wind down, or for companies to divest and reinvest in other products and services.

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2 Top Tips for Hosting a Memorable Company Event

Eventinterface

Whether you choose to host a conference, a seminar, or even a customer appreciation evening, you should seek to ensure that your next company event lives long in the memory of all those that attend it. The more memorable this shindig of yours proves to be, the greater chance you will have of attracting partners and clients back to your business time and time again going forward.

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Business events format have not changed much over the past decades

GEVME

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979. And this is from 2019: Singapore FinTech Festival 2019. Sure, what people wear has changed.

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2 Top Tips for Hosting a Memorable Company Event

Eventinterface

Whether you choose to host a conference, a seminar, or even a customer appreciation evening, you should seek to ensure that your next company event lives long in the memory of all those that attend it. The more memorable this shindig of yours proves to be, the greater chance you will have of attracting partners and clients back to your business time and time again going forward.

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Physical Business Events are Still The Future

GEVME

Is it fair to say that physical events are going through an existential crisis? . Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We are now at the end of the conference era.” . At the same time, not only do we find that conferences and exhibitions are still around, but these business events are actually a great contributor to the global economy, generating over 1 trillion USD in direct spending worldwide, and involving over 1.5 billion people across 180 countries. .

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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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Vanessa and Matthew’s Elegant Chateau Le Parc Wedding

EventSource

When it comes to grand elegance mixed with moody organic vibes, the gorgeous wedding of Vanessa and Matthew definitely fits the bill. Set at the stunning Chateau Le Parc , everything about their special day was timeless and stunning, from the lush florals to the earthy glam palette. This celebration is definitely filled with details that are sure to get you Pin-spired.

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Physical Data – The Oil Spill at Business Events

GEVME

If data is the new oil, then there’s a category of data that we are simply wasting at business events. And that’s called Physical Data. In fact, when we talk about data at business events, we’re almost always talking about Digital Data. We can actually classify data into two categories: . Digital Data – referring to data that are captured from online (or digital) interactions .

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Attendee Gifts: When Chachkies & Free Swag Become Too Much

Endless Events

Everybody gather around for some brewing about attendee gifts! So, let’s be real. If you were to count the number of chachkies you’ve received over the years as an attendee, how many would that be? And if you confronted that number with the number of gifts you’ve actually kept, how big of a difference would it be? Well, we’re guessing quite a bit.

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Tag Digital

Event Industry News

Do you want to boost your event attendance by up to 30%? Tag Digital support event organisers to drive their event attendance and revenues by up to 30% through digital advertising. We are PPC (Pay Per Click) specialists that focus solely on events, which ensures that we have an unparalleled understanding of the industry and the challenges that event organisers face.

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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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A Guide To Measuring Volunteer Impact For Nonprofits

InitLive

Volunteers form the backbone of most events, especially when it comes to non-profit organizations. In the US alone, about one in three people do volunteering service annually. This amounts to a high number of hours of service with time. In fact, research shows that in the past 15 years, Americans have volunteered for over 120 billion hours worth about $28 trillion.

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Staffing Services Toronto :: Why Choose Tigris?

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Staffing Services Toronto :: Why Choose Tigris? appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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Get Experiential Marketing For Holiday Engagement

Jawbone

Experiential marketing is undoubtedly one of the best ways to get maximum engagement from a South African target audience. It isn’t referred to as ‘engagement marketing’ for nothing. That’s because real experiences have a much more significant impact on senses, drawing crowds in and staying in the memory much longer than abstract ideas. And with a number of top events happening this festive season , now may just be the best time to get the most engagement.

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Keeping it festive at Lincoln Christmas Market

Event Industry News

Lincoln Christmas Market is one of the oldest and most popular markets around, scooping award after award. With over 250,000 visitors, it is one of the biggest Christmas markets in Europe and EFS Europe has been involved in the festivities for the last 6 years. This year, over 2,500m² of EFS’s Temp-A-Path was installed within the historic city centre.

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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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DEI: Post-Event Reporting – Who Gets What?

PCMA Convene

Post event reporting can be complicated, especially when reporting to multiple stakeholder groups. As digital event producers, we need to report out event successes, failures and useful statistics to the right people. Download this resource now for examples of stakeholders groups and the reports that mean the most to each particular group. Brought to you by.

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CHS Group expands team with new recruits

Event Industry News

The CHS Group has announced the arrival of three new senior team members, as the business continues to grow in line with its ambitious new strategy. #teamCHS is delighted to announce the arrival of Roxanna Malik as operations manager, Rebecca Stenson as marketing manager, and Debbie Walker as business development manager to the team. Roxanna joins the CHS Group having previously worked as a freelance event manager, as well as within Harrogate Convention Centre, and will take on the position of o

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What I’ve Learned This Year Could Fill a Book

Velvet Chainsaw

After nearly 30 years leading the event development and execution at the Society for Human Resource Management, I took the leap earlier this year to join the remarkable VCC team and focus on helping associations and organizations improve their annual events. The work we do has reignited my deep appreciation for the role associations play in society and the importance people attribute to their affiliation with a profession or business vertical.

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Podcast: Universal Live offers insight into its creative design process

Event Industry News

Speaking from Universal Live’s Bradford base, our podcast host, James Dickson was welcomed by its commercial manager, Neil Clappison, and creative graphic designer, Gaby Watson. On this episode, Neil and Gaby explained the creative design process the team at Universal Live undertakes with each project and how it may differ from client to client. They delved into the various tools, hardware and programmes they use as well as discussed how they generate ideas from brief to brief.

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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.