December, 2016

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Welcome to the Farm! Meet Ryan Speaker and Steph Shuff

Event Farm

There have been a lot of exciting changes at the Farm recently, and we'd like to introduce two of the newest additions to our DC office: Ryan Speaker, Customer Support Specialist, and Steph Shuff, Sales Development Representative. Ryan and Steph have been at the Farm for about a month, and they've already proven themselves to be valuable members of the team.

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Replace “brain training” hype with something that works

Conferences that Work

Driving home from the post office today, I finally heard one too many promotions for Lumosity brain training on my local NPR station. Lumosity , in case you somehow haven’t heard, is a subscription to online games that claim to improve memory, attention, cognitive flexibility, speed of processing, problem solving, and, for all I know, world peace too.

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Event TALK: Developing Successful Conference and Event Registration Fee Strategies

Eventinterface

Setting registration or ticket prices for meetings and conferences can be a contentious process. It is a procedure not necessarily enjoyed by planners and committees. It can become an emotional roller coaster and it usually lacks a strategy. Developing registration or ticket prices has to do as much with meeting budgets as offering opportunities for a large number of people to attend your conference or meeting.

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20 Examples of Exciting Event Agency Websites

EventMB

Event agency websites should be exciting and vibrant and show off some of the fantastic projects they have created. Here are 20 great examples to inspire you. In order to keep up with the fast-paced event industry, event agencies need to increase their online presence and the way they market themselves online through their website. […]. The post 20 Examples of Exciting Event Agency Websites by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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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 to Plan a Meaningful Experience, Not a Meeting

Social Tables

More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month. Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., you would think I’d be doing cartwheels and flips over this opportunity. While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. For one, 63 percent of meetings are conducted without preplanned agendas, giving room for meetings to wander off track and become unproductive.

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Welcome to the Farm! Meet Greg Kantziper and Gevik Valijani

Event Farm

Earlier this week. we introduced Ryan Speaker and Steph Shuff , but we have even. more recent additions to the Farm we'd like to introduce today: Greg Kantziper and Gevik Valijani. Greg, a Sales Development Representative, is based out of our DC office, while Gevik, an Android Developer, is based in our sunny Santa Monica headquarters. Greg and Gevik have been at the Farm for less than a month, but—as seems to be a trend among new Farmers— have already made an impact.

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Lowest price ever three day sale on Power of Participation paperback

Conferences that Work

Purchase paperback copies of The Power of Participation , regular price $26, before January 1, 2017 at the lowest price ever, just $19.99. Includes free shipping in the United States, and free optional 30-minute phone consultation for first-time buyers. Just enter coupon pop2016 at checkout. Sale ends midnight EST, December 31. I wish all my friends and customers a Happy New Year!

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Top Tips On Implementing iBeacons At Conferences With Corbin Ball

Eventinterface

We are joined today by Corbin Ball, an international speaker, consultant and writer helping clients worldwide use technology to save time and improve productivity. With 20 years of experience running international technology meetings, he now is a highly acclaimed speaker with the ability to make complex subjects understandable and fun. His articles have appeared in hundreds of national and international publications and he has been quoted in the U.S.

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How to Evaluate Your Previous Year

EventMB

Even though the end of the year can be hectic, it’s important to set aside some time for review the last 12 months. A formal review will have the biggest impact on your event planning business and professional development. In 1905, philosopher and essayist George Santayana wrote in The Life of Reason, “Those who cannot […]. The post How to Evaluate Your Previous Year by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Play Ball: 7 Ideas for Sports Event Planning

Social Tables

There is nothing like a good sporting event to promote sportsmanship and friendly competition. When it comes to sports event planning, there may be some questions running through your mind over what is required in terms of logistics and venue layout. Here are a few ideas to help you organize an event that is fun and safe for participants and spectators alike. 1.

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5 Trends Worth Watching

PCMA Convene

Remember when we used to talk about how trying to keep up with online information felt like drinking out of a fire hose? Given the overflow of new ideas, information, and opinions stuffing our social-media channels and inboxes, that almost sounds manageable now. So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year?

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Event Farm's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016

Event Farm

As 2016 comes to a close, we at Event Farm are excited about the coming year and the opportunity to continue helping you—the event and marketing pros—drive business results through offline, in-person experiences. But part of looking forward to 2017 includes looking back over the past year to see which content our audience engaged with the most—an indication of what event marketers might continue looking for in the future.

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Virtual Meetings Lower Costs … and Interaction

Conferences that Work

“Intel’s annual meeting was entirely virtual. There was no in-person gathering site, the questions were submitted in advance, and management and the board made all of their presentations online.” — Steven Davidoff Solomon , New York Times, Online Shareholders’ Meetings Lower Costs, but Also Interaction. I spent the summer of 1973 working for the Long-Range Studies Department of the British Post Office, a long-defunct group that attempted to predict the exciting future that new techn

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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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Happy Holidays

Eventinterface

Team Eventinterface wishes you a fantastic holiday weekend! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa. Enjoy the celebrations.

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5 Useful Videos for Event Managers

EventMB

Video content is where it is at! Here are 5 videos that every event pro should watch. The EventMB YouTube channel launched in 2016, focusing on short, digestible and actionable content. In 3 minutes each of these videos shares top learning and inspiration in a convenient format. These are the 5 most popular videos event […]. The post 5 Useful Videos for Event Managers by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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So, You Have to Cancel Your Event. Now What?

Social Tables

It’s inevitable. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation. Once you hear the bad news, it is essential for you to determine why exactly it was canceled.

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Is it a Fad or is it the Future?

Core-apps

Lessons from 80s and 90s! Fads can Help Predict the Future of the Best Event Technology Thanks to #TBT, we don’t have to go far for a glimpse at the days gone by. If you’re old enough to remember the 1980s and 1990s you’ll remember fads like: Members Only. Read more » The post Is it a Fad or is it the Future? appeared first on Core-apps.

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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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How to Use Salesforce Campaigns for Events

Event Farm

This post was originally published on Attend by Event Farm 's blog and was written by Phoebe Farber. Campaigns are a great tool to track events in Salesforce. They are designed to organize and analyze contacts involved with a certain marketing program. Campaigns help you to calculate the ROI of your program by allowing you to track the cost, pipeline, and closed deals associated with it.

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Why Live Video is an Event Marketer's Swiss Army Knife

BizBash

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It’s a Wonderful Life for Vancouver Event & Meeting Pros

Canadian Special Events

International Live Events Association (ILEA) Vancouver joined together with the BC Chapter of Meeting Professionals Intl (MPI) for a holiday event of epic proportions. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was held on December 20, 2016 at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, and the soiree marks the first time the two local groups have collaborated for their annual holiday events.

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The Best Posts of the Year on @EventMB

EventMB

2016 has been another busy year for EventMB. Here are 10 of the most popular posts from the last 12 months. As the number one blog for event professionals, 2016 has seen new books, new YouTube channel, new Instagram account, great content (and more of it each and every week than ever before). EventMB will […]. The post The Best Posts of the Year on @EventMB by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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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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5 Steps to Better Cross-Cultural Negotiation

MeetingsNet

Global experts share advice for effective communications. What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. read more.

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Sneak Peek #1: Setting up your own event and working with co-organisers

b2match

As we are approaching the launch of the organiser tool with big steps we would like to give a first small sneak peek on some of the main updates. Get an overview of all your events After an organiser or co-organiser logs into the Organiser Tool they will get an overview of all events they are organising. This gives you the ability to switch between events without having to log in and out every time.

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How to Spot an Event Organiser at Christmas

Eventbrite UK

An event organiser is never off duty! Here are 10 ways to tell if you've been invited to festivities organised by an events professional this December. The post How to Spot an Event Organiser at Christmas appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Steps to Perfect International Event Planning

Social Tables

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. Especially when it’s your first time. While the challenge can be exciting it can also be daunting if not downright scary. Let’s face it, even the most accomplished and experienced planner can find it difficult to deal with the social, cultural and legal barriers that would simply not occur at home.

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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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The Best Event Photography of 2016

BizBash

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How to Plan an Event in the Top 10 Must Visit Cities

EventMB

Here are some insider tips on how to plan an event in the top 10 travel cities of 2016. According to Lonely Planet, these 10 cities are the best in travel to visit which means they could be great locations for your events and very appealing locations to entice attendees. So the question is, how […]. The post How to Plan an Event in the Top 10 Must Visit Cities by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Drones: Moving Into Events at the Speed of Flight

MeetingsNet

Here are four ways you can add excitement to your next event using drone technology. read more.