February, 2018

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The Crisis of Connection

Velvet Chainsaw

We’re lonely. And not just a little lonely. We’re experiencing a global epidemic level of loneliness. Last week, the U.K. appointed Tracey Crouch as the Minister of Loneliness after the British parliament released a five year study on loneliness that found more than 9 million people in the country reported they often or always feel lonely. Across the globe, loneliness is fast becoming one of our most serious health epidemics and is a greater predictor of early death than obesity, smoking and exc

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The best way to fundamentally improve your dull conference

Conferences that Work

I’ve been attending conferences for over forty years. Most of them are dull and largely irrelevant. This seems to be the norm, because when you talk to attendees you find they set a low bar for satisfaction, e.g. “I t’s OK if I learn one new thing a day, oh, and if I make a useful connection or two that would be great! ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be.

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New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings

EventMB

An event can’t be cost-effective, sustainable and still decent. Surely something has got to give? WRONG. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment. We have set out to show you that this isn’t true, […]. The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Scotland’s first-ever homeless hackathon

Gallus Events

Press Release. Glasgow to host Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon”. A major homeless hackathon will take place in Glasgow across the weekend of 13 th – 15 th April, designed to find practical ways of tackling the homeless situation in Scotland’s major cities. Scotland’s first-ever “Homeless Hackathon” will aim to be a spark for innovative solutions including apps, websites and other digital platforms.

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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 Host Conferences at Unique Venues

Quickmobile

This blog contains one main point of advice: be prepared for the unexpected. What does this mean? When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting.

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Conferences Can Foster And Reclaim Authentic Conversations, Deep Connections And Transformational Community

Velvet Chainsaw

One of society’s greatest paradoxes is that we have more connections today than we did in the past but there is less community and conversation. As a conference organizer, you can seed your annual meeting with experiences that nurture authentic conversations, deep connections and community. You don’t have to sacrifice honest talk for today’s casual chat through digital communications or to sidestep sensitive polarizing topics.

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The Conference Arc — the key components of every successful participation-rich conference

Conferences that Work

Traditional conferences focus on a hodgepodge of pre-determined sessions punctuated with socials, surrounded by short welcomes and closings. Such conference designs treat openings and closings as perfunctory traditions, perhaps pumped up with a keynote or two, rather than key components of the conference design. Unlike traditional conferences, participant-driven and participation-rich peer conferences have a conference arc with three essential components: Beginning , Middle , and End.

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10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition)

EventMB

No one wants to recreate the wheel and yet, so many templates for event presentation ppt slides look like something out of the 90s. We hear you. We’re here to help. Want design tips to make your event slides stand out? Or maybe you don’t want all the extra trouble of putting it all together […]. The post 10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Five Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Annual Conference

Gallus Events

In February Gallus Events organised the fourth annual conference for Europe’s largest blog for Personal Assistants “Practically Perfect PA” Attracting over 150 attendees to the physical event in London and over 100 watching online, we created an event that was very different from any other conference for Assistants. In this post I’d like to demonstrate how easy it is to freshen up your annual conference using examples from the “Future Assistant” conference for

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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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5 Corporate Event Themes for Unforgettable Company Parties

Social Tables

When choosing a party theme for company get-togethers, corporate planners need to make sure that the theme is relevant and fun. But most importantly, they need to make sure it’s something that’s appropriate for the event, setting, and company culture. In the following, we’ll cover a list of some entertaining and versatile corporate event themes that are a safe fit for just about any company.

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Ask These Questions to Determine if You Need an Event App

Quickmobile

You’ve probably attended an event in recent years that had an event app , or planned to include an app at your event. Within the last few years, we’ve seen the shift from event apps being a ‘wow factor’ to an expectation. However, it still may not be a necessity at your particular event. So how can you decide if you need an event app? Below are 6 questions you can ask yourself to determine if you need an event app: 1.

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Developing An Association Community That Evolves Into Action

Velvet Chainsaw

Belonging precedes believing. It’s true for our association members. It’s true for our organization’s leaders. The ways we include or exclude others influences their thoughts and actions. It’s more than what we say or write. It’s how we invite others to join and belong, how we greet them, how we appreciate them, how we accept them. Belonging is vital because belonging precedes believing which precedes people behaving together.

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Show Stopping Grand Entrance Ideas For Your Next Event

Endless Events

It’s important to start your event off on the right foot. You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. With these grand entrance ideas you will do just that. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. With these grand entrances ideas, you can make that impression a great one and start your event off on the right foot!

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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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The Event Budget Calculator: The Only Tool You Need To Run Successful Events

EventMB

Use our online event budget calculator and event budget download template to ensure you keep your finances on track. Your event finances are critical to the success of your event. From the basics, right through to pro tips, we have you covered. We are sure you will agree that creating a comprehensive event budget is […]. The post The Event Budget Calculator: The Only Tool You Need To Run Successful Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events

Eventbrite UK

Micro-influencer marketing is on the rise - when executed correctly, it increases ticket sales and grows brands. Learn more from our expert guest blogger. The post The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Meet Inspiration In Bermuda

BizBash

From turquoise water and pink-sand beaches to historic shipwrecks and mysterious caves, in Bermuda, inspiration comes naturally. Let the mystery.

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How to Pick Right Venue For Your Event’s Entertainment

Event Planning BluePrint

As an event organizer, you already know the importance of finding the right entertainer for your event. But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). But even the best entertainer in the world won’t be able to help if the venue you’ve selected is wrong for your event.

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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 Evaluate Conferences as a Potential Sponsor

Event Geek

Ask These 5 Key Questions Before You Commit. Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. But every industry has hundreds of events per year and you have a limited marketing budget. and you need to sleep! So how do you choose which events to sponsor? And, once you've narrowed down the field, what are the dealbreakers you need to consider?

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2018 Event Marketing Trends

Endless Events

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. With everyone rushing to upload their own talking heads and animated content, is there still a place where you can share your video content and get it seen in this saturated market? It turns out there is one hidden gem, but I’m not spoiling it here.

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99 Resources to Get into Event Planning (Updated 2018)

EventMB

Breaking into event planning with little to no experience can be a challenge. And it’s REALLY hard to get experience if no one will hire you. Or is it? Hey, I’ve been there. I know the challenges. But they can be overcome with a few tactics, tools, and strategies. In this article, we’ll navigate this […]. The post 99 Resources to Get into Event Planning (Updated 2018) by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event

Eventbrite UK

Instagram Stories are fast becoming one of the most effective ways to market on a social media platform. Our infographic covers the basics you need to know. The post Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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New York’s Best Event Venue Just Got Better

BizBash

The Manhattan Center complex is known as New York’s premier event destination, with full-service production capabilities and experienced event professionals.

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9 Super Creative Formats to Make Your Next Meeting More Impactful in 2018

Evenium

In your meeting sessions, you want attendees who are engaged, inspired, emboldened to use their creativity, and actively participating in the discussion. To do this, it’s imperative you move beyond the humdrum traditional lecturing carried out by a few key individuals. Instead, select and structure meeting sessions in a format that encourages all participants to become a part of the conversation.You can find our Free Webinar about New Technology for Impactful & Decisive Meetings for even mor

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How to Use Event Marketing and Promote Your Products

Eventtia

Let’s talk about your marketing efforts. How do you usually promote and sell your products? Do you invest in social media ads? Are you redirecting all of your actions to inbound marketing? Do you pour money into creating sophisticated advertising? Good—all of this counts. But what if I told you there’s a way to increase […]. La entrada How to Use Event Marketing and Promote Your Products aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Event Management System, Event Partners and More

Endless Events

Decisions, decisions. Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. So with that in mind, we set out to give you a few tips for making the right choices for your events. Below are articles about how to choose partners for marketing, choosing event management software, and even how to run events to max out engagement.

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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 2018 Event Planning Training Guide: What you need to know about Courses, Certificates, Certifications and Degrees

EventMB

Whether you are a school leaver, keen to enter the crazy and exciting world of event and meeting planning, switching from a different career path or looking for education and qualifications to increase your job prospects for promotions and advancement it can be overwhelming assessing all of the options. Many people are interested in a […]. The post The 2018 Event Planning Training Guide: What you need to know about Courses, Certificates, Certifications and Degrees by Patti J.

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Top Design Tips for your Event Page

Eventbrite UK

Your event page is a critical tool for raising awareness and driving sales, and good design should help achieve those goals. Here are some top design tips. The post Top Design Tips for your Event Page appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Technology Can Turn an Awesome Event Into an Awful Experience

BizBash

Technology undoubtedly affects how we experience our world. The immediacy of information has ultimately reshaped expectations and behaviors. A quick.