March, 2019

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How to Find (and Win) Sponsors for Your Event

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Sponsors are key to hosting successful events, but they can be hard to find and even harder to convert. Here's how to find and get sponsors for your event. The post How to Find (and Win) Sponsors for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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What True Learning Is at Participant-Centered Conferences

Velvet Chainsaw

Putting the participant at the center of your conference programming by becoming more learner-centric, that is planning and offering education sessions that go beyond surface learning, is one of the biggest challenges facing conference organizers today. You need to enable participants to find meaningful and mentally stimulating experiences. The knowledge gap between the stage and the audience has shrunk substantially over the past decade.

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4 Reasons Why You Need An Event Management Platform

Attendease

Organizing one event is no minor feat, but what if you're managing multiple events? To ensure each event is executed smoothly, you need an event management platform to simplify everything from scheduling and marketing to registration and measuring attendee experience. Whether you're in charge of managing hundreds of events like webinars and training sessions, or dozens of exhibitions and conferences, here are four critical reasons you need comprehensive event management software to make all of y

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Event Branding: 5 Ways To Stay Fresh And Relevant

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Years ago, event branding generally mirrored that of the hosting organization. Event ‘branding’ was reduced to easily recognizable stylistic elements – fonts and colors, a logo. Now, event branding has evolved past that and is more about messaging, sentiment, […].

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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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5 Event Design Trends From Award Season's Coolest Parties

BizBash

Get inspired by the color schemes, floral decor, and other design trends that have emerged from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Emmy Awards.

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Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist

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Looking for ways to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry? Help your event shine with this useful planning checklist for conferences and corporate events. The post Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Word-of-Mouth Marketing: 6 Event Creators Tell Us Their Strategy

Eventbrite UK

(Cover photo credit: Street Feast) “I went to this great event – you’d love it!” – if a friend told you this, how likely would you be to check out the event for yourself? Word-of-mouth is the most powerful form of marketing there is, with 92% of consumers trusting recommendations from people they know. People […]. The post Word-of-Mouth Marketing: 6 Event Creators Tell Us Their Strategy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Announcing Attendease Design Enhancements

Attendease

Your branding is a powerful statement. Your brand conveys a variety of messages (subtle or not so subtle) about your product or company. Think benefits, values, culture, and personality (to name a few). We want to make it easier for you to stay on brand so we've added some design enhancements this week to help you make a statement. Default Email Template Themes.

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22 Event Planning Apps to Watch in 2019

EventMB

At EventMB we review a lot of event technology. We decided to put together all the apps we have reviewed in the last year, to give you a highlight of the technology we see impacting events in 2019. This is by no means an award, some sort of ranking, or a top ten list. […]. The post 22 Event Planning Apps to Watch in 2019 by EventMB Studio 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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Steal These 2019 Wedding Trends for Corporate Events

BizBash

From cookie bars to acrylic invites, here are some ideas for tabletop, catering, florals, and more that corporate event planners can borrow from the wedding industry.

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Is there any chance to save your team from the event reporting process nightmare?

Eventory

Event reporting process stays among the most problematic aspects of the event management for both members of staff and c-level executives. Is there a chance that there are tools that can fix this problem? Let’s find out! Investing in event marketing as a part of the company’s marketing strategy is becoming more and more popular. It’s because managers realized the value that this kind of activity brings for the company.

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14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love

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Most people attend an event with certain expectations. But that doesn’t mean they’re don’t want to be surprised. A shockingly good meal or craft beer, a mainstage experience that’s worth the ticket price and beyond, or even a delightful interaction or two with a sponsor that brings them closer to the brands they love. As […]. The post 14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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8 Ways to Reach More People for Niche Events

Eventbrite UK

Having a unique niche or speciality area for your event can be a huge advantage when attracting a loyal following. Marketing for niche events is less competitive and it can be easier to target advertising in the category that your event specialises in. The downside is that this market may be limited, so you’re going […]. The post 8 Ways to Reach More People for Niche Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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25 Unique Campus Recruitment Event Ideas to Find the Best Graduates

EventBank Insights

[link] Move over millennials, Gen Z is the next generation to graduate. And with this new graduating class, comes the need to recruit them. The college industry is beginning to change , the rising cost of higher education, the abundance of online classes, and the heightened substitute-ability of colleges give businesses and colleges a greater difficulty in drawing in the best talent for open positions.

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101+ Fundraising (Event) Ideas

EventMB

Fundraising is essential to many events, but it can feel daunting to find new ways to raise money. After all, originality is the key to participation. Here are the most original ideas and 60 apps to raise more money for your event. This list of 101+ ideas for fundraising can help get those magical juices […]. The post 101+ Fundraising (Event) Ideas by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Channeling Coachella: Design Inspiration for Bohemian-Style Events

BizBash

Here's how to incorporate colorful florals, vintage patterns, and handcrafted touches into your events this spring.

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Why corporate internal events matter? Internal employer branding best practices

Eventory

Corporations across the world face the problem of intensified employees rotation. In times when professionals have the guts to take risks of changing job and possibilities to seek more attractive positions employer branding objectives start to play the lead. Can internal events help with the problem? Answers in the article. Today’s market is harsh when it comes to social conditions provided by the company.

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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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Event Life Cycle: Before, During & After an Event

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The major stages of event planning have stayed pretty much the same over the past decade — but the technology and planning itself? Not so much. Now, there are all sorts of new tools available that make the process faster, more collaborative, and easier to manage. From email marketing to social media advertising and partnering […]. The post Event Life Cycle: Before, During & After an Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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10 Instagram Contest Ideas for Events

Eventbrite UK

Already using Instagram to promote your events? Want to grow your followers and increase your engagement even further? It’s time to build contests into your social strategy! An Instagram contest is a great way of incentivising people to share, like and comment on your content, all the while building awareness of your event brand. So […]. The post 10 Instagram Contest Ideas for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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The Future of 5G at Events – Event Tech Podcast

Endless Events

5G is the next mobile leap in technology. It will reshape how we use our mobile devices and 5G at events is going to be a huge deal. Do you remember when we all had flip phones with green and black screens? If you downloaded anything (and there wasn’t much to download!) it would take forever. With great improvements in tech, we moved on to smartphones and 4g allowing us to be connected to pretty much anything we desired in the palm of our hands.

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10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss TIDE Conference

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by TIDE. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Every year, creative professionals working in experiential marketing, meeting/event planning, event design, and production attend TIDE to experience the latest in AV technology, showcase examples of extraordinary vision, and inspire each other. The pressure for creatives to come up with […].

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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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How to Land a Stress-Free Event Planning Job: 5 Easy Steps

EventBank Insights

[link] Event planning is traditionally one of the most harrowing, but well-paid jobs out there. It's a lot of planning, organization, and management required in the lead up to an event, and a whole lot of payoff for you, your clients, and your attendees. It's a job that's stressful if you're not careful, and for those of you reading already in the event planning biz, you're probably stressed out as it is.

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How 3 salespeople Closed $83,000 of business at industry events? Tips to close deals at conferences like a pro.

Eventory

Many times events proved that the benefits companies get from participation are exceeding costs. Major industry events are all about entertainment, motivation, and connection, right? Well, sure. But they’re also great opportunities for salespeople to build relationships and generate revenue. With Dan Tyre, our friend from Hubspot, we’re taking a closer look at the matter and have some special tips for you.

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Automate Your Event Management Workflow with Zapier

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Ever found yourself wishing for an extra staff member to handle tedious event planning workflows? Try turning to technology instead. Best-of-breed tech can help you and your team save time and money, delight your attendees — and most importantly, help you scale in an increasingly competitive landscape. Save time and scale your business with access […].

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The 6 Best Free Ideas and Tools for Event Promotion

Eventbrite UK

You’ve organised a can’t-miss event. You’ve settled on a venue, enlisted performers or speakers, and honed in on the details. And you’ve set up your ticketing options. Now, you’re faced with the most daunting challenge: getting people to attend. Event promotion doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, […]. The post The 6 Best Free Ideas and Tools for Event Promotion appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Event Apps Best Practices: Increasing Adoption Rates – Event Tech Podcast

Endless Events

Event planners everywhere now have the power of harnessing the immense potential of event apps. These handy platforms are great tools to help attendees engage with each other and make the most out of what you’re offering, but doubts on how to increase the adoption rates, and how to successfully implement the apps still loom over the industry. While the use of an app can be a particularly valuable addition to an event, the lack of knowledge when deciding to go for it might prove to be too m

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Streamlining Registration At Large Events With Face Recognition [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study from Zenus. Look for more information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Keller Williams (KW) Family Reunion is one of the real estate industry’s most powerful training events. The inaugural event took place in 2005 in Las Vegas and attracted an audience of 7,400 people. In 2019, the four-day […]. The post Streamlining Registration At Large Events With Face Recognition [Case Study] by Zenus appeared first on [link].

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11 Do’s & Don’ts When Pitching at Events So You Look Like a Genius

EventBank Insights

[link] Pitching at events, no matter what you're pitching, is one of the most nerve-wracking things to undertake, even for an experienced salesperson. There's more to your elevator pitch than just hitting some buzzwords on the head, and it all starts with preparing yourself and understanding your audience.Once you have these major gaps filled in, the rest of your pitch becomes a lot more systematic, and we'll show you how to do just that.