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Gamification For Events – How You Can Use Games To Increase Motivation, Learning and Networking

EventMB

Join us for this webinar that will explore Gamification for events. Gamification means that you use games or game design for other purposes than pure pleasure. Games can trigger intrinsic motivation in ways that fewer other things can – just ask my son, who’s almost addicted to his computer games. Hence more and more […]. The post Gamification For Events – How You Can Use Games To Increase Motivation, Learning and Networking by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Top 8 Event Management Mistakes. How to organize an event and fail

Eventory

Reading Time: 11 minutes “Learn from your mistakes” they say, but we would say “learn from others’ mistakes rather than your own”. While planning how to organize an event most of people are following patterns or old schemes, which are not up-to-date anymore. Check the top event management mistakes and make sure to avoid them. How to organize an event?

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Everything You Need to Know About Starting an Event Planning Business

Event Planning BluePrint

Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business. Let’s talk about four segments to focus on: First, your roadmap for starting a successful event planning business. Whenever you are doing anything, whenever you are trying to get somewhere, it’s useful to have a roadmap.

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Top 20 Unique Swag Ideas From Twitter For 2018

Picatic by Eventbrite

I am a huge fan of unique swag ideas. In case you are new to the term, swag, standing for “stuff we all get,” is the free promotional items companies hand out at events. Swag is a popular event marketing strategy for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) companies. I love freebies and the feeling […]. The post Top 20 Unique Swag Ideas From Twitter For 2018 appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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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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If You Design Conference Experiences, Read This!

Velvet Chainsaw

We design experiences for our customers. So why don’t we design experiences for ourselves? Have we missed the obvious? (I confess: I have!). As conference organizers, why can’t we also have a fun, fulfilling, and collaborative experience planning and designing the conference? Well, we can and should! And our planning team members should too. Six Ways To Design Your Experience Too.

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Virtual Meetings: 81 (Best) Tools, Ideas and Tips

EventMB

Virtual meetings can be a cost-saving or revenue-generating option as an event planner. But only if you have the right tools and know-how. When it comes to virtual meeting event tech, there are several categories and types of tools you can use. We’ve looked at a lot of them (correction TONS of them) in this […]. The post Virtual Meetings: 81 (Best) Tools, Ideas and Tips by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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The declining influence of leadership positional power in a network society

Conferences that Work

Almost all organization leaders today wield positional power — the power of a boss to make decisions that affect others — and this is unlikely to change soon. But the growth of the network era , where leaders and workers need to connect outside the workplace in order to stay up to date professionally and to be open to new and innovative ideas, is creating a shift away from traditional hierarchical power models.

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How organisations can make the most of a hackathon

Gallus Events

It’s been almost two months since we organised the Homeless Hackathon in Glasgow. A Hackathon is a wonderful event format and it allows the organiser to really try to achieve something at the event. It’s less talking and more doing. If you want a short guide to running a Hackathon check out our “What We Learned From Our First Hackathon” But in this post we wanted to consider how organisations can make the most of a hackathon.

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Best Activities for Corporate Events

GEVME

No employer wants to see dejected employees in the office with that “I wanna go home” look on their faces. Yes, working through challenging tasks can be quite an undertaking. That’s probably why someone smart invented team outings. But guess what: Corporate events can actually be quite boring as well. To ensure you make the best use of your corporate event budget, check out this list of exciting activities we’ve compiled for you.

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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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Attend IMEX America with EventMB

EventMB

EventMB will bring a group of forward-thinking event professionals to IMEX. Attend special events, meet the most eventprof-friendly exhibitors. Become a hosted buyer with EventMB. Last year we announced a special partnership with IMEX. We are already excited for a great event in October. We are doubling up. You can now apply to become a […]. The post Attend IMEX America with EventMB by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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13 Stylish—and Functional—Ideas for Name Badges

BizBash

Event professionals’ opinions are divided on name tags: While some think they’re an efficient way to get attendees interacting, others.

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4 Surefire Ways to Measure Audience Engagement at Live Events

Social Tables

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. In fact, it takes our all sometimes: energy, time, effort, ideas, management, and even some sweat and tears. So when it’s all said and done, it’s only natural to that planners want to make sure that all of those efforts are validated.

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How to Hire an AV Company for Your Event

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK we are speaking with Will Thompson, Business Development Manager at Atema Partners. Our discussion focuses on best practices and tips for event planners in hiring and working with AV companies. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Will Thompson discuss the following: The items an event planner needs to know before reaching out to an Audio Visual or Production Company with a Request for Proposals.

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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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How Facial Recognition Can Speed Up Check-in Times [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study from Panos Moutafis, President, Zenus. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. This case study outlines how the Spring Masterminds 2018 event perfected their on-site check-in process using facial recognition and achieved an impressive nine-second average check-in time per attendee. THE EVENT Spring Masterminds 2018 was held in the […].

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Event App Tips: 7 Ways to Make Your App Successful

Guidebook

Here at Guidebook, we’ve checked out a lot of conference apps, trade show apps, and all sorts of other event apps. We have seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the what-were-you-thinking-nobody-would-ever-use-that! Well, seeing as how we consider ourselves event app experts, we want to share some of our research and observations to event organizers who are considering diving into mobile this year.

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How to Sell More Tickets Using Referral Marketing

Eventbrite UK

We all understand the power of a personal recommendation – when someone you know and trust tells you to check something out, you’re much more likely to do so. Whether it’s a new product, restaurant, book or film – if our friends have tried it and liked it, we want to try it too. The […]. The post How to Sell More Tickets Using Referral Marketing appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Sustainability, what does it mean for your conferences and events?

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. She has won the International Live Events Association awards in Marketing Design in 2014,15 and 16 for her design suites for Baldwin & Lyons Race Weekend.

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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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What Audiences Want: How to Maximize Attendee Engagement

BizBash

Want to make your attendees happy? Let Freeman show you how. Watch this video, then download our Engagement Guide.

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Tips for Corporate Event Planning, Enterprise Marketing, and Getting Event Sponsors

Endless Events

Top-level corporate event planning requires a certain skill set to pull off. You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. You also need to do enterprise event marketing and take your management, analytics, and execution to a higher level. During the event itself, you need to accommodate VIP guests and influencers while also encouraging interaction among the other attendees.

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Top Tips for Optimising Your Instagram Profile

Eventbrite UK

This is a guest blog by Julia Sevin of Tight Ship Design, which offers graphic design services for events and conferences. Instagram is a powerful tool in any event professional’s marketing kit, whether you’re using it to drive ticket sales or to promote your brand and generate sales. Your Instagram photos can establish your abilities and […].

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Sustainability, what does it mean for your conferences and events?

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. She has won the International Live Events Association awards in Marketing Design in 2014,15 and 16 for her design suites for Baldwin & Lyons Race Weekend.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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4 Surefire Ways to Measure Audience Engagement at Live Events

Social Tables

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. In fact, it takes our all sometimes: energy, time, effort, ideas, management, and even some sweat and tears. So when it’s all said and done, it’s only natural to that planners want to make sure that all of those efforts are validated.

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Conference Networking: How to Help Attendees Make Meaningful Connections

Endless Events

Conference planning is well underway. You’ve secured a convention center in a city that’s going to get people excited. You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections.

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Go Beyond the Boardroom

BizBash

There's only one thing better than meeting in Bermuda: exploring an island full of mystery and charm at the end.

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Make an East London Warehouse Your Next Event Venue

Eventbrite UK

This is a guest blog by Lily Frohlich, Content Marketing Manager at VenueScanner – a company that aims to create a frictionless venue discovery and booking marketplace. There’s certainly no shortage of warehouses out east, and it’s no wonder, given east London’s industrial past. The white-washed studios and exposed brick spaces you see today were […].

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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 Make Your Next Food Truck Event a Success

Caterease

Let's face it, food trucks are cool. They have been on the rise for some time now as the trendy mobile food option that people just can't get enough of. Summer can often be the busy time for most food trucks. People crave the outdoors and being at events like outdoor concerts, graduation parties, Fourth. The post How to Make Your Next Food Truck Event a Success appeared first on Caterease.

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Planning Sustainable Events: What You Must Know – #EventIcons Episode 116

Endless Events

Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? Why should event planners really care? Can you really make a big impact on our world by planning sustainable events?

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American Express Canada Taps Local Artists to Launch Its New Campaign

BizBash

Last week, American Express Canada launched a new campaign that aims to highlight the brand’s commitment to having its customers'

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