Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 16, 2017

Having recently consulted with a major professional association on the sustainability and long-term growth strategy of its women’s leadership conference, I was motivated to attend a leadership forum for women in our own industry: IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum, which took place at the new MGM National Harbor in early May. Here are some of the key learnings I took away from the Forum, many of which can be applied to any aspiring professional or any conference. 1.

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Gallus Events

MAY 18, 2017

Networking at conferences is always one of the top three reasons that attendees give for attending a conference. So, if it’s so important for our attendees, I think that we event planners should do a wee bit more to structure that networking; to make sure that good connections happen. So, I’d like to cover ‘structured’ networking. This is something very different from the networking that we casually think about: you know, the random meetings over coffee or picking up the delegate pack.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2017

Protect your attendees from information overload, which can cause mental paralysis and lack of focus. Don’t allow too much of a good thing to ruin your event. Here are a few ideas to keep that from happening. If your event is a good one, chances are there’s a lot to do. The days/hours are packed […]. The post 12 Ideas to Help Attendees Manage Information Overload at Events by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2017

When I’m presenting and sharing my conviction that experiential learning is far superior to broadcast learning, it would be pretty hypocritical for me to lecture. It would also be pretty ineffective. As Stephen Jenkinson says: “…when expressed properly, teachings don’t function as symbols or metaphors…they are an incarnation of what they are advocating.” —Stephen Jenkinson, On How We Deny Our Mortality , The Sun Magazine. “Teachings are an incarnation of what they a

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Event Farm

MAY 17, 2017

This is a guest post by Denayja Reese , a multi-city Event Production and Experiential Marketing Consultant who has worked with companies like Toyota, Airbnb, Spotify, and more. In case you haven’t heard, content is king. It is also queen, judge, jury and sometimes executioner. While the offline interactions and real-life connections that event producers are responsible for creating are the most important part of what we do, digital content is quickly becoming a high priority.

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EventMB

MAY 16, 2017

Event technology streamlines operations and by doing so can save event planners and clients lots of money. If you’re looking for ways to save in every aspect of your event planning, here is a mega list of ways technology can help. While some of these solutions require an initial investment, the return is worth it […]. The post 75 Ways to Use Event Tech to Save Money by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2017

With summer coming up, it’s officially the season for outdoor entertaining. Rooftop spaces offer views that make for memorable backdrops.

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Event Farm

MAY 16, 2017

Every organization is aware—maybe even to a painful extent—of the buyer’s journey. There are job functions and roles within each organization that are focused on specifically engaging with prospects who are at the top, middle, or bottom of the funnel, and ironing out the details of how to best engage with prospects as they move through the buyer’s journey is an ongoing process.

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Eventinterface

MAY 16, 2017

Betty feels a calling to the field of Wedding and Event Planning. She has experience being behind the scenes due to her serving 10 years in the US Army in the field of International Logistics. She has lived in various countries and saw one thing each culture had in common: they LOVED to celebrate special occasions. She has planned numerous banquets, conferences, anniversaries, dinner parties, and weddings for the past 5 years, and has now branched into opening her own business.

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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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EventMB

MAY 19, 2017

Email marketing is essential in any event planner’s toolkit but what makes a good email? Conversion. Your email must be a workhorse grabbing attention and enticing action. Here’s what you need to know. According to the Radicati Group, 2017 will see 269 billion emails sent daily with the average office employee receiving over 121 emails […]. The post Event Email Templates and Designs that Convert into Attendees by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 17, 2017

Tim Groot of Grip, discusses how AI is impacting the events industry and what organisers can do to ensure they benefit from this great technology. The post How AI Is Impacting the Events Industry in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 19, 2017

This week's roundup includes roaming skincare bikes in Santa Monica, a floating selfie station in Toronto, summer-fruit floral arrangements in.

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Eventinterface

MAY 15, 2017

Spreading her metropolitan style throughout the low country, Terrica Skaggs has been creating exquisite weddings and events in the Golden Isles area for the past ten years. Specializing in modern Southern weddings, she believes in creating custom experiences inspired by her clients’ love stories while infusing technology and efficiency. Selected as Jekyll Island's Dream Wedding Planner for its Dream Wedding Giveaway, Terrica’s weddings and expertise have been featured in The Knot

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EventMB

MAY 13, 2017

Unicorn themes and inspiration seem to be everywhere at the moment. We delve into why this may be and offer some ideas for event theming to sprinkle some unicorn magic into any occasion. The mythical creatures that fly and poop rainbows are the essence of the unicorn, with bright colours and a childish element, the […]. The post 26 Ideas for a Unicorn Inspired Event Theme by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 15, 2017

Feeling scatter-brained? Follow these 6 steps to increase your focus and successfully enter ‘the zone’ to get more done. The post 6 Ways to Increase Your Focus (and Get More Done) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 19, 2017

Emphasizing the idea of paring down to bare essentials, Nestlé Water used a tiny-house activation to launch a line of.

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Eventinterface

MAY 18, 2017

As part of our ongoing efforts to make onsite conference management more efficient, secure and cost-effective, Eventinterface has partnered with Houston-based Zenus to integrate facial recognition technology at event check in. The technology streamlines the check in process at conferences and events by using facial recognition to grant access to the event.

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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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EventMB

MAY 18, 2017

Regardless of your budget, plan the best corporate retreat to find the perfect combination of fun, team building and work epiphanies. Contrary to popular belief, corporate retreats are not just for team building and enhancing work relationships, they are also for improving morale, strategizing and creating a working environment that can give your team a […].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 16, 2017

Melissa Saunders explores the importance of setting your ticket price to accurately reflect your events offering to ensure maximum attendee satisfaction. The post What Does Your Ticket Price Say about Your Event? appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

One might not consider shoes go-to event decor, but many brands and event design companies have found ways to incorporate.

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Eventinterface

MAY 17, 2017

Meeting planners used to employ a one-size-fits-all approach when communicating and engaging attendees. As audiences have evolved, planners must now use a variety of communication and marketing techniques to successfully engage all generations of attendees at their conferences and events. We spoke with meeting professionals around the country to learn what techniques and tools they implement to communicate with, and engage their conference participants.

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EventMB

MAY 18, 2017

For event professionals, multitasking can be an essential part of the job role. You know that you shouldn’t do it but, when you are juggling multiple deadlines, it is the only way to stay on top of everything. Here are some tools and tips to make juggling various projects and tasks more effective. Whether or […]. The post How Eventprofs Can Be Better At Multitasking (Even Though You Shouldn’t) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 17, 2017

Is your event a sell-out success? Unfortunately, there could still be trouble ahead - discover why event growth is not all plain sailing. The post 6 Surprising Challenges You Face When Your Event Gets Really Big appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

Lululemon is crisscrossing the United States and Canada this year in its Test Truck—a flashy, chromed-out truck transporting a state-of-the-art.

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Eventinterface

MAY 13, 2017

We asked meeting and event planners to share their thoughts on the best new trends, and the worst trends of the year. They share excellent thoughts on the ever-evolving tools, styles and activities planners employ. BEST. Sarah Sebastian with Rose Gold Collective loves the trend of using unique venue spaces as meeting spaces. “I am seeing more and more companies and brands seeking unexpected venues to host meetings in.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2017

Warning – DO NOT ask event planners these questions. Under ANY circumstances. You have been warned! Event planners are like parents. They’re used to all sorts of bizarre questions and answering the same thing over and over again. So much so that some event planners are seriously considering adding “chatbot” to their resumes. But as […]. The post 15 Questions You Should NEVER Ask Event Planners by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 18, 2017

Mike Ellis details why using email campaigns effectively are so important for cultural organisations wanting to grow their visitor numbers. The post 5 Ways That Cultural Organisations Can Enhance Their Email Campaigns appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

MAY 18, 2017

Flowers can add a major impact to events, so it's important to pick the right ones based on season, location.

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