Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

Event websites are an extremely powerful marketing tool for promoting your upcoming events. They provide potential attendees with detailed information about the event while educating and entertaining them along the way. More importantly, event websites are a great way to boost your event registration ! Here are a few tips on how to create feelings of hype and excitement around your event with a great event website. 1.

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MAY 31, 2022

When events are your business, numbers count. Last year, our creators reached 83 million unique buyers through Eventbrite. That’s an incredible opportunity to tap into new audiences and sell more tickets. And produce more events. In the first quarter of 2022, paid events per Eventbrite creator averaged 3.2 events for the first quarter, compared to […].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 16, 2022

I recently ran a workshop , hosted by the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Society of Association Professionals (CSAE), on the design of participation-rich events. Here are the lessons I learned from this online workshop. [Note: This event was a workshop , not a presentation. Sessions are often advertised as “workshops” that aren’t.

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EventMB

MAY 2, 2022

Want attendees to feel FOMO 365 days a year? Learn how to turn events into touchpoints for a year-round community with these five strategies. The digital revolution may have begun decades ago, but it has undeniably accelerated over the past two years. Technology has helped to bridge many different facets of our lives, most specifically […]. The post 5 Essential Strategies for Building a Successful Event Community by Notified appeared first on [link].

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MAY 24, 2022

Anyone who knows me knows I love sports. Having grown up in Toronto, Canada, it’s always been about hockey and basketball for me (not to mention soccer football, and rugby too). More likely than not, you’ll catch me watching some sort of sporting event whenever I get the chance. Here's me below, away on a camping trip but still finding a way to watch my favorite team play.

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Attendease

MAY 17, 2022

While you’ve likely heard the cliché “there is strength in numbers” many times before, there is no more succinct way to describe an event’s success. Events are always a great opportunity for people to learn and network—but simply put, the more people attend, the more successful your event will be! Therefore, it’s crucial to design your event onboarding process to be as easy and smooth as possible.

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MAY 31, 2022

The 2016 presidential election was a turning point for Maria Schnair. Then a student at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey California, Donald Trump’s win opened her eyes to a different political current and sparked her curiosity. ”The 2016 election really rocked my world,” says Schnair. “I felt very shocked and then I […].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 9, 2022

Picture the renowned senior consultant breezing into the gleaming corporate HQ of Fortune 500 MegaCorp, for a well-paid gig advising C-suite executives. Now, picture the newly-hired janitor who spends their evenings mopping & vacuuming floors, cleaning restrooms, and emptying trash and recycling cans in a small MegaCorp branch office. Who has more power, the consultant or the janitor?

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EventMB

MAY 9, 2022

Motivational speakers aren’t always who they say they are. What can you do to protect your company from being dupped? Faith was the focus of Eric Ruluack Farrington’s motivational speeches. Farrington, the president of Eric Farrington Seminars, was also committing mortgage fraud and is now serving 11 years in federal prison. James Arthur Ray was […].

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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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Expo Pass

MAY 31, 2022

Nonprofits are experts at planning events of all kinds. Conferences, galas, 5Ks, BBQs, you name it, they can plan it! But what can event management software do to streamline a nonprofit’s planning process? And, how can event technology benefit a nonprofit in the long term? Easy answer – event technology is the best multipurpose any organization can have!

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 4, 2022

Are you planning a performing arts event but aren’t sure where that all-important finance is going to come from? Securing funding can often be a challenge for creators organising performing arts events of all kinds, especially given the uncertainty caused in the last few years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that events have returned for […].

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI.

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MAY 31, 2022

The 2016 presidential election was a turning point for Maria Schnair. Then a student at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey California, Donald Trump’s win opened her eyes to a different political current and sparked her curiosity. ”The 2016 election really rocked my world,” says Schnair. “I felt very shocked and then I […].

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

More than 30 brand-side experiential marketers took the stage at the 20 th annual Experiential Marketing Summit, April 27-29, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, presenting best practices on a range of topics, from hybrid strategies to career and mentorship to building multi-year campaign platforms. Despite the progress made in the return to in-person, event marketers are facing a new set of challenges related to meeting the expectations of changed audiences and fighting the urge to return to the sta

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EventMB

MAY 4, 2022

It is no easy feat for an event to become net zero, but event professionals can now track their progress in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions using industry-dedicated tools. Much of the event industry has committed to becoming Net Zero, eliminating global greenhouse gases associated with events. New event-focused carbon management tools are intent on […].

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Expo Pass

MAY 10, 2022

“I love seeing speakers that change the way we think […] They are experts, they have thought about something, they bring their own view of the world – to you – and it changes how you think about the world.”. That was just one of Bobbie Carlton’s many inspiring insights at our recent webinar – Finding the perfect speaker: Where to start and what to know.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 19, 2022

The days are long, the sun is out, and it’s time for “Hot Event Summer” Those seeking experiences are flocking back to live events – in the first quarter of 2022 alone, Eventbrite processed 700,000 tickets every day. With the festival and holiday season upon us, now is the time to ignite your ticket sales. […]. The post 15 Marketing Tips to Promote Your Summer Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. It is teeming with various career opportunities. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning?

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MAY 20, 2022

The saying “if you build it, they will come” only rings true when they know what you built and where to go. The members of Eventbrite’s Music Council, which is composed of artists, promoters, festivals, and venues, knows that in order to fill seats at a concert or music event, you need to reach the […].

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Event Industry News

MAY 23, 2022

Public speaking is something most people are scared of. Whether it’s the fear of messing up in front of an audience or the paralyzing fear of speaking situations altogether, public speaking is something many people want to avoid. So, what happens when your boss requires that you speak publicly in front of the company or at an event? In this instance, it’s not always possible to avoid public speaking and so, the fear is something you have to overcome.

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EventMB

MAY 3, 2022

Event tech thought leaders share insights on partnering with tech providers to create personalized, immersive event experiences that deliver meaningful engagement. This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Virtual Event Tech Guide, a valuable resource for all event professionals who understand and appreciate the value of virtual event […].

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 12, 2022

Are you struggling to find conference speakers? You’re not alone. Working out how to find speakers for your event is one of the biggest challenges for event creators. Check out these industry-leading strategies from Eventbrite for finding great public speakers. Your speakers and panellists are an important part of your conference. For many events, the […].

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. The mask mandates are gone and COVID compliance talk has all but disappeared. In-person events are back in all their glory. And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. But is that a good thing? According to this episode, not so much.

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MAY 11, 2022

The days are long, the sun is bright, and it’s time for “Hot Event Summer.” Experience seekers are flocking back to live events — in the first quarter of 2022 alone, Eventbrite processed 700,000 tickets every day. And with festival, vacation, and beach season upon us, the time to ignite your ticket sales is now. […].

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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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Event Industry News

MAY 16, 2022

More than 100 UK festivals – including Parklife and Boardmasters – have committed to tackling sexual violence. The festivals have pledged to take a survivor-led approach and that all allegations will be taken seriously. Dr Hannah Bows from Durham University said research has shown sexual violence is a “common experience for festival attendees – especially for women” and is “often minimised or ignored” The criminal law professor said the move was an ̶

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EventMB

MAY 9, 2022

Looking for ways to make your hybrid program more fun, engaging, and accessible? Your event tech toolbox is bigger than you think. Learn the latest tips and tricks for bringing your audience into the action. When event organizers think about engagement, some of the usual suspects likely jump to mind — interactive chat features for […]. The post How to Make Your Hybrid Events More Fun, Accessible, and Engaging by WebEx Events (formerly Socio) appeared first on [link].

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

On May 4, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and Destination DC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. While there was plenty of great news about D.C.’s visitation level, it still isn’t as it used to be.

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