Conferences that Work
MARCH 20, 2017
My first public gig as a musician was at David Bowie’s Beckenham Arts Lab. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Scenes from a peer conference—part 2 Since 2012, I’ve had the privilege of designing and facilitating the annual Vermont Vision for a Multicultural Future Peer Conference. It’s an honor to work on a classic Conferences That.
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 22, 2017
You can make your conference the purple cow of all conference experiences. That is if you want to be seen as unique and different. So how do you do that? By creating conference experiences that help your participants think smarter! This means designing conference experiences that go full frontal ! Going full frontal means engaging the frontal lobe of your brain.
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EventMB
MARCH 24, 2017
Are you working with a new venue and want to ensure everything flows as smoothly as possible? Then you should know what they are expecting from you. Here are 14 things venues want and need from event planners. Ideally, an event planner and the venue staff will work flawlessly together like a well-choreographed ballet. In […]. The post 14 Things Venue Staff Expect from Event Planners by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
MARCH 23, 2017
This post was originally published on Attend by Event Farm 's blog and was written by Garrett Huddy. Why does your company host events? Your event strategy, like all other marketing activities, should ultimately be designed to build pipeline and drive revenue. As marketing and sales teams morph into revenue teams with shared goals, marketing has started to start thinking more like sales by tracking success in pipeline and opportunities instead of just lead generation and awareness.
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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.
Gallus Events
MARCH 22, 2017
Below you will see the slideshare from my presentation at EVENTIT from earlier this month. You can also see my review of EVENTIT here. How To Run Better Meetings. When I was approach to do a session I decided to do a version of the creative events session that I presented in Barcelona last year. With a few changes of course. It is hard to argue that, if you remember and engage more with a meeting / event, it will be all the better for it.
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EventMB
MARCH 20, 2017
Ever wish you had a magic ability to convince people to buy tickets to your event? If only everything you said or created could immediately win hearts and minds and get your potential attendee to drop everything and sign up? With neuromarketing, you can begin moving that needle. Here’s how. Grigori Rasputin was one of […]. The post Neuromarketing – And How Event Planners Can Use It For Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
MARCH 20, 2017
Events introduce new leads to your company, provide opportunities to close business, and help tailor conversations with your prospects and customers. Simply put, events are a crucial part of a successful marketing strategy. But the effort it takes to plan events can be high, and the costs can be even higher. For that kind of investment, just like all your other marketing channels, you need to be able to prove that your time and money are well spent.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 22, 2017
Costs savings, better strategy and new approaches to execution are just some of the benefits of zero-based budgeting. Find out if it's right for your event. The post How to Manage Event Costs with Zero-Based Budgeting appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Eventinterface
MARCH 23, 2017
Eventinterface has partnered with Tap To Speak to provide conference attendees with the technology to easily communicate in real time with speakers straight from our platform’s program and itinerary tool. In the past, attendees had to raise their hands and wait for a microphone to be passed. Now apps are coming on the market to turn mobile devices into microphones, connecting attendees with speakers.
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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
EventMB
MARCH 22, 2017
Steve Jobs and many other entrepreneurs have endorsed the benefits of failure. Failure when innovating spurs ideas. Failure in doing these things as an event planner… not so much. If you have ever watched reruns of American family shows like Leave it to Beaver, the Brady Bunch, or Eight is Enough, you probably caught an […]. The post 10 Times You Failed Your Attendees by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 24, 2017
The abundance of rejected, ugly produce is becoming a global issue. Twenty percent of perfectly edible and nutritious produce currently goes to waste each year simply because it’s deemed too unattractive to sell due to an odd shape, size or color. Out to change that are companies like Germany-based Culinary Misfits , which offers culinary workshops and events, and California-based Imperfect Produce , a Bay Area home delivery service for misshapen fruits and veggies.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 21, 2017
Celebrities can leave a great lasting impression for event goers. Here's how to find the perfect celebrity for your audience and budget. The post The Ins and Outs of Booking Celebrities for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Eventinterface
MARCH 18, 2017
We are looking for experts to interview on trends, best practices and other hot topics in the event and meeting industry. Participation is free; all we ask is that you share the show via your social networks once published. HOW DOES IT WORK? We seek experts with experience in the field, guests who have something meaningful to contribute to our listeners who are meeting and event professionals worldwide.
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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!
EventMB
MARCH 20, 2017
Where traditional marketing plays on the wants and needs of potential consumers, the face-to-face nature of experiential marketing gives brands an opportunity to switch things up and challenge the thinking of an audience. The days of simply selling product based on its benefits are over. In an age where we’re bombarded by advertising, consumers have […].
Event Industry News
MARCH 23, 2017
Social video platform Vorb provided a spherical conversation piece for Oracle at its Modern Business Experience Summit. The inspirational and informative event took place over two days in February at London’s ExCel Centre. Almost 4000 business delegates came to hear inspiring keynotes from Safra Katz, Deborah Meaden and Brian Cox and talks by almost 50 […].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 20, 2017
Ready to take you and your team to the next level of job satisfaction, performance and results? Download your essential event leadership pack now. The post The Essential Event Leadership Pack appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 23, 2017
The new Beauty and the Beast movie is keeping the fairy tale on top of event designers' minds, but juvenile.
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.
EventMB
MARCH 21, 2017
2017 is a pivotal year for event apps. Grab your free copy of the Event App Bible now and find out how new event apps and chatbots are innovating the event planning space. The 5th edition of the Event App Bible has a lot to cover. 2017 is the year that will be remembered in the […]. The post The New Event App Bible is Out! by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Event Industry News
MARCH 21, 2017
‘Gifts of the west winds, dark and deep, in secret sunset, places creep’, Wire start their 2017 concert campaign, at Reading’s Sub89, with Boiling Boy from 1988’s A Bell Is A Cup. While the media, in all its disparate forms, won’t stop salivating about punk rock and asking ageing participants the same, hackneyed questions, Wire’s […]. The post Art of persistence appeared first on Event Industry News.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 20, 2017
Selling can feel intimidating, especially for introverts, but anyone can be an effective salesperson if they use the methods that are right for them. The post 10 Ways to Increase Your Selling Skills in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
TicketBud
MARCH 22, 2017
If you’ve run an event or managed a venue in the past, you’re likely familiar with the general booking process. But if you haven’t booked an artist for a performance before, there are a few pieces that are specific to artist bookings that you might not realize. Because of the process involved with booking an artist and the additional requirements that artists have (such as equipment) that other entertainment may not, it’s important to understand some of these differences.
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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.
EventMB
MARCH 23, 2017
Event invitations offer so many options nowadays. From traditional paper invitations, to digital evites, it is hard to know which is right for your event. We get the lowdown on modern day invitations and etiquette. While the format may have changed, invitations themselves are still just as relevant today as they were. They are often […]. The post Event Invitations: A Modern Day Guide by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Industry News
MARCH 22, 2017
There is no particular formula for a successful event app, beyond the fact it has to be astute and in sure-step with the exhibition, festival, corporate/sporting event it represents. So, while EIN’s first Top 10 Event Apps doesn’t have any Ed Sheeran-style monopoly on the high numbers, it’s a fast-moving feast reflecting the dynamic approach […].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 23, 2017
With 45 million smartphone owners in the UK, it's a huge market of potential ticket buyers. Here's how to make sure you capture their business on mobile. The post How to Appeal to Mobile Ticket Buyers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
MeetingPool
MARCH 21, 2017
When people think of events, they often focus on the opportunities of the day. This can include the ability to attend sessions, network with other professionals, and generate sales leads. But an event can offer much more than what you can see in a day. Businesses and event planners alike can take advantage of the […].
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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!
EventMB
MARCH 18, 2017
Panel discussions are a popular part of many conferences but there are lots of things to consider to ensure a successful session. Break away from the norm and shake up your panel using these pro tips and by taking inspiration for interesting layouts and furniture options from pictures of real life events. For a panel […]. The post The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Conference Panel Discussion by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].
Event Industry News
MARCH 20, 2017
LiveBuzz, the award-winning event registration, website and staffing provider, continues to grow in 2017, with a raft of new appointments having increased the size of its workforce by over 10% in just four months. The two most recent recruits, Jaimee Le Resche and Erika Dean, both joined the company in March. Their appointments, coming hard […].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 21, 2017
Instagram has 600 million active monthly users. Snapchat has 300 million. That’s a lot of potential ticket-buyers. Here’s how to reach them. The post How to Connect with Ticket Buyers on Instagram and Snapchat appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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