TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

"What is the very most important thing you should be doing with your time and resources right now?". This is what we as event professionals should be asking ourselves constantly. The question above comes from Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. Essentialism dives deep into the advantages of working smarter instead of harder.

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b2match

JUNE 15, 2015

On May 26th, the day before the 2015 SPLC Connect, the leading SPLC purchasing members organized a buyer-supplier matchmaking event with the help of b2match. The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the transition to a sustainable future through sustainable purchasing. With SPLC Connect, SPLC aimed to introduce and foster connections between suppliers and buyers who are both dedicated to finding and growing through su

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Nuila Events LLC

JUNE 18, 2015

Photo Credits To: [link] . Let’s face it running a non-profit event can be much harder than running a profit-driven event since you’re relying on fewer (volunteer) people to help and there usually isn’t loads of money just laying around to spend on it. Under these circumstances, utilizing resources creatively to build interest is a key factor in determining success and having a great event.

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Converve

JUNE 17, 2015

1. The right preparation. Good preparation is essential in making an event a great success. By using Converve software you can create, for instance, company or character profiles, or display product ranges. In this way, you will always have the right oversight and can prepare notes in advance for your interlocutors. As the organiser, you can help participants promote their businesses and projects in a specific way.

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The Expo Group

JUNE 3, 2015

Our latest podcast features an interview with The Expo Group's Creative Director, Nicole O'Leary as she talks about what inspires her, the process behind great design and what new trends are coming to trade shows. Also, we share some information about various events in June, the ICEman's latest journeys, and our new General Manager in Las Vegas shares a special bond with one of our hosts!

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TicketBud

JUNE 24, 2015

Having a mobile friendly website is expected if not required nowadays. From a search rankings perspective, your site pays a big price if it's not accessible from all devices. While Google considers Ticketbud "mobile friendly" , we still saw opportunities to improve our mobile experience. Read on to learn how these enhancements benefit your events going forward: Backend accessibility from any device.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

JUNE 11, 2015

When you’re looking for a training management system, you want to know that it will work for the training you provide. When it comes to motorcycle training, you may have a core features list something like: Connects to your existing website or creates a simple website if you haven’t got one. Options of how attendees can pay, as well as financial integration.

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TicketBud

JUNE 17, 2015

Not having money to do what you want sucks, but you should never let a lack of capital get in the way of a good time! And if you want to plan an event with no money, things can easily get dicey but with some know-how and elbow grease (nasty), you can easily throw a successful event. And even if you haven't had to deal with a lack of funds to plan an event, you'll find that these tips can help you better sculpt your budget!

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TicketBud

JUNE 8, 2015

The fat lady sings, everyone applauds, and goes home. That might have been the case for an audience 10 or 200 years ago, but these days an event is really only part of the fun. And that might sound like all of your hard work goes to waste, but don't despair - it means that people will appreciate your hard work even more. We've talked about preventing no-shows with engaging your customers before the event here , but now let's talk about something arguably just as important: engaging your customer

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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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TicketBud

JUNE 1, 2015

Pinterest is one of those extremely popular networks that still has some event marketers scratching their heads. Luckily, we at Ticketbud have a lot of experience with this quirky program. I first talked about utilizing Pinterest in my post about event marketing on social media platforms here , and what I said then is still true today: it's mostly female oriented and definitely geared for creative types.

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Converve

JUNE 17, 2015

1. The right preparation. Good preparation is essential in making an event a great success. By using Converve software you can create, for instance, company or character profiles, or display product ranges. In this way, you will always have the right oversight and can prepare notes in advance for your interlocutors. As the organiser, you can help participants promote their businesses and projects in a specific way.

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Lara Mcculloch

JUNE 16, 2015

Ah, summer. The season of weddings. And the time when stressed out guests scramble in search of appropriate celebration attire. That was me about a year ago. I had 3 – count ’em – 3 weddings to attend. And a closet full of ‘nothing to wear’ So, I went on an exhaustive search for the perfect dresses. And […]. The post Want to win more pitches?

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