TicketBud

MARCH 31, 2014

When it comes to promoting and marketing an event, good organizers know that the best publicity comes not from paid ads or sponsorships, but from the words and recommendations of friends and colleagues. If someone knows a friend is going to your event or gets an invite from that friend to attend, a validity and trust factor is established and they are significantly more likely to want to attend themselves.

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 27, 2014

By Jody Long. Think about your last three events. In particular, think about your attendance at each of them. Did you have a goal in mind for each event? Did you meet that goal? If not, here are some areas you may want think about before you start planning your next event. Sometimes just making one of these changes to your next gathering may make the difference of a packed room, versus a handful of attendees. - Location: Was the event site easy to get to?

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 24, 2014

You’re a successful small business in the events industry looking to break through to the next level. Your work is good, your reputation solid, yet your growth still comes in the “two-steps-forward, one-and-a-half-steps-back” mode. This year will be the year we break out of our plateau and join the ranks of bigger competitors, you tell yourself each January.

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TicketBud

MARCH 28, 2014

There a lot of different metrics and measurements event marketers use to help increase promotion and drive registrations. Before you start wading through the murky waters of the world wide web searching aimlessly for the right metric for your event, check out 4 key marketing stats we've collected to help take your event marketing to the next level. 1.

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TicketBud

MARCH 19, 2014

Any college student knows that all kinds of events are happening both on and off campus and the price of admission to these events vary from free to inexplicably over-priced. Several issues attached to traditional admission will easily compromise the reputation of your organization and hurt future attendance. Online ticketing and event management helps relieve some of these issues.

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TicketBud

MARCH 14, 2014

Just now deciding to host a St Patrick's Day event, leaving you with only the weekend to get it together? Well, my procrastinating friend, you're in luck! Here are some quick and easy ideas to get your St. Patty's Day event up and running! You can find the photos recipes, tips and more for the ideas listed below and then some on our: St. Patty's Day "Kiss Me I'm Irish: Pinterest board.

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TicketBud

MARCH 3, 2014

When it comes to no shows at your event, there are some things you just can't control. Plans change, emergencies happen and, unfortunately, your left with empty seats and unused tickets. There is a way to avoid no shows. While no-shows are not unusual for events with paid tickets, they're are especially common for free and RSVP events where there is no financial incentive tied to their attendance.

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 20, 2014

By Jody Long. . When a recruiter is reviewing resumes, it usually takes them about 20 seconds or less to get a first impression. That means you have to have a clear, concise, and well-written resume that will also stand out among many others. . Being prepared and organized is probably one of your best features as an event planner, so when it comes time to prepare for an interview, you're ready.

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 12, 2014

By Jody Long. When someone tells you “that was a good meeting”, they are probably referring to one of a couple things. It was either: A) You didn’t waste their time, and meet to just to meet, or B) It was informational, planned well, and not boring. Or hopefully a combination of both! Some factors that play a role in “meeting killers” or things that usually can get a meeting off course are: · Tardiness of the speaker. · Tardiness of the attendees. · Difficulties with mee

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 11, 2014

By Jody Long. No matter how comfortable the conference room chair is, sitting in an all-day meeting is usually not ideal. Unfortunately, in our line of work, these meetings have to take place. Here's an idea for your next meeting, so your guests can be more productive in their breakout sessions, and less fatigued by the end of the day. Start by giving your guests a comfortable space.

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International Institute of Event Management

MARCH 4, 2014

By Jody Long. Have you ever thought about how much waste is associated with some meetings and events you plan? Signs, hand outs, name badges, food…there’s a lot of one-time-use items that are thrown away after a short-lived event. If you’re thinking about changing this, and "going green" is something you've been considering for your next gathering, here are some points to consider when you start planning. . · Create online invitations, such as Evite.com, or online an online registration

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TicketBud

MARCH 14, 2014

You see them slapped on telephones poles and pinned on cork boards in coffee shops. Flyers are a great way to condense your message onto one sheet and spread the word but they are limited in their reach and their effectiveness. Flyers, and promotions in general, now live, primarily, online and for event organizers, online flyers allow you to do so much more than basic, printed ones could.

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