August, 2019

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12 Event Planning Tips to Minimize Stress & Increase Productivity

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Event planning is incredibly stressful and time-consuming — we get it. Use these 12 event planning tips to get your head on straight, and make sure your next event goes off without a hitch. The post 12 Event Planning Tips to Minimize Stress & Increase Productivity appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Transform Your Expo into a Networking and Learning Destination

Velvet Chainsaw

Expos are the most disrupted element of association conferences today. If you’re still using “tradeshow,” “market place” or “exhibit hall” as names for the area where you feature solution providers—who are there to help your attendees deal with the problems and challenges they’re facing—it’s time for a rebrand. Attendees make buying decisions so differently now, doing most of their purchasing research online before they attend your live event, that they don’t see the value in going into an area

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Best Practices When Sending Post-Event Surveys

Attendease

Some may think that an event is over when the guests leave and the doors are shut, but for event managers, there is still a lot more work to do. Part of the work is to gauge attendees’ satisfaction and to measure the success of the event. Today we will share some best practices to help you create effective surveys to measure this success. Post-Event Email Follow-Up.

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Event Trends for 2019–2020

GEVME

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Transformation is the trend that will define the primary direction of event industry development in 2019–2020.

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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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45 Critical Questions for a Successful Event Debrief

EventMB

An event planner’s work is never done — not even when the event itself is over. There is so much planning involved in staging an event that it’s tempting to congratulate ourselves just for reaching the finish line. To keep our game in top form, however, it’s key to take an evaluative look back at […]. The post 45 Critical Questions for a Successful Event Debrief by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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17 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas

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Need to attract more or bigger sponsors to your next event? Use these sponsorship ideas to make your proposal stand out. The post 17 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Expo Decisions: Attendee Preferences over Exhibitors—Always

Velvet Chainsaw

For those of you who organize large annual conferences and trade shows, there undoubtedly is a chicken-vs.-egg debate. On the one hand, your organization might receive as much as 50 percent (or more) of your event’s revenue from supplier investments in exhibits, sponsorship and advertising categories, making it a priority. On the other hand, you have the attendees or customers — the currency we use to get suppliers to invest in our events in the first place.

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Ask BizBash: Should I Stop Using Balloons as Event Decor?

BizBash

An increasing number of venues and planners are doing away with balloons for environmental reasons. Here’s how to use the event favorite responsibly.

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Event Insurance 101 – The Ultimate Guide 

Endless Events

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Good news – you’re in the right place for answers. . This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: Why you need event insurance.

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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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19 Event Planning Checklists that Actually Help

EventMB

Whether you've planned 200 events or you're just starting, we can both agree on one thing: event planning is hard work. And the pressure to get better at it every year is real. Your willingness and ability to adapt to the demand for a more strategic planner with more responsibilities is real. With the events […]. The post 19 Event Planning Checklists that Actually Help by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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8 Steps to a Solid Event Business Plan (With Examples)

Eventbrite UK

If you intend for your event to be a business — to make money and turn your passion into a project — you need a plan. That’s true for any kind of event, from a festival to a fundraiser. Writing a business plan might sound like a major project, and in a way it is. […]. The post 8 Steps to a Solid Event Business Plan (With Examples) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How to Write the Perfect Sponsorship Email

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Working your way to the decision maker at your target sponsor starts with a simple, well-worded email. The post How to Write the Perfect Sponsorship Email appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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E-book: The Bumpy Road to Event Management Success

Eventory

What do events and hitting the road have in common? It would seem that these are two completely separate activities. However, if you think about it properly, the whole process of organizing an event is not much different from organizing a trip. How so? Find the answer in the brand new e-book “The Bumpy Road to Event Management Success” .

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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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Prehistoric Party: How the Smithsonian Celebrated Its Renovated Fossil Hall

BizBash

Catering, projections, and decor brought guests at two major events into the age of the dinosaurs.

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Guest blog: Why event planners need to embrace technology to stay ahead

Event Industry News

By Paul Campbell, director, Purple Patch Group. Event planners now have a wide range of technology at their disposal. Those that ignore technology undergo great amounts of stress and time wastage as they plan their events. This results in ignorance or unwillingness to learn the process (even though we all want to go back to the times when everything was not so complicated!

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3 Ways Storytelling Can Make Your Event Experience Come to Life

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It’s no secret that event planners are experiencing more pressure than ever to apply the hottest marketing trends to their own industry. Taking a page from experiential marketing, event planners are expected to deliver an unforgettable experience.

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Five Event Trends You Should Know About

Eventbrite UK

Getting people to buy tickets and actually attend the event on the day can keep organisers tossing and turning in their sleep for weeks beforehand. We decided to ask around and find out what trends our organisers are seeing when it comes to securing registrations and ticket sales for their events. Don’t panic, last-minute sales […]. The post Five Event Trends You Should Know About appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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6 Business Event Invitation Email Strategies and Examples

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Working your way to the decision maker at your target sponsor starts with a simple, well-worded email. The post 6 Business Event Invitation Email Strategies and Examples appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How to Protect Your Event Information from a Cybercrime

MeetingsNet

Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. Brought to you by: Cybercrime. We hear about it in some way every day. It’s always at the forefront of current headline news, yet it hasn’t always been the hot topic that it is today. In my career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, my work began decades ago - before anyone really knew what anything “cyber” meant.

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Podcast: The New Rules for Creating "Buzzworthy" Events (Episode 158)

BizBash

Alison Slight, co-owner of event firm Candice & Alison, discusses her event work in Toronto and Dubai.

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Brilliant Stages delivers complex staging for Spice Girls’ comeback tour

Event Industry News

Brilliant Stages was approached by The Spice Girls’ creative team, as stage technology and set construction specialists, to help them realise their ambitious vision for the highly anticipated reunion show. Working closely with Production Manager – Tony Gittins, Creative Director – Lee Lodge and Set Designer – Jason Sherwood, Brilliant carefully studied the stage designs and broke them down into various elements in order to fully understand the complexity of the project.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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Blip Digital Billboards [Review]

EventMB

Blip Billboards are digital billboards across the US for event and product advertisement. They let planners advertise their event in advance at chosen times and in chosen places without signing a contract or paying a minimum fee. In this review, we’ll go over how it works and what we liked or did not like about […]. The post Blip Digital Billboards [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Passion to Project: The Cheese Bar Turns Dairy-Focused Events into an Education 

Eventbrite UK

When Matthew Carver wanted to shine a light on British cheeses, he decided the best way to reach people was through their stomachs. So he set about creating the tastiest toasted cheese sandwich possible. Today, more than six years since The Cheese Truck rolled into south London’s Maltby Street Market, Matthew and his partner Taylor […]. The post Passion to Project: The Cheese Bar Turns Dairy-Focused Events into an Education appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How to Launch a Successful Art Installation With the Right Technology

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What happens when art, nature, and technology collide? The potential to awe a lot of people — and sell a lot of tickets. But just because you build it does not mean they’ll come. Sensorio is a brand new arts and events space in the California wine country destination of Paso Robles. When owners Ken and […]. The post How to Launch a Successful Art Installation With the Right Technology appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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The Braindate Story: Unlocking Collaborative Learning at Events

PCMA Convene

A Braindate in progress. (All photos courtesy C2 Montréal). Christine Renaud is the CEO and co-founder of the Montreal-based company e180, creator of the peer-to-peer learning platform Braindate. A public speaker and author, Renaud earned a master’s degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and serves as an adviser to the Harvard Innovation Lab.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.

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See How Gucci, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton Do Pop-Ups

BizBash

The luxury fashion brands spoke to shoppers' decreased attention spans with limited-time retail experiences.

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Event Tech Lab celebrates 5th anniversary with annual BBQ

Event Industry News

Event professionals from agencies, the corporate sector and a variety of technology companies will be treated to an open-air BBQ at Tresham House Gardens, Red Lion Square in Holborn, on Wednesday 11 th September 2019. Last year, the lab hosted over 100 event professionals to celebrate all things ‘techy’. This year – again with major sponsorship from Event Tech Live, the Event Technology Awards and Evolution Dome – the BBQ promises to be bigger and better.

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How to Make A Good Presentation in 10 Steps 

Endless Events

Do you know how to make a good presentation? It’s critical to the success of your event that presentations go well. It’s a common occurrence for presentations to fall flat. We’ve all been there, you’re at a conference, you’ve been waiting for months to hear a particular speaker. When the time finally comes, the speaker is just lackluster. You find yourself feeling let down, wishing you wouldn’t have wasted your time, or even worse wishing you didn’t go to the event!