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Event Branding: Before, During, and After

GEVME

An event planner or a marketer has many event marketing tasks to take care of once the date of the event is finalized. From booking of venue to sending invitation to guests, both online and offline, there are a lot of tasks that need to be done. Here are a few quick steps to event branding before, during, and after the event: Set clear brand guidelines.

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100 Event Statistics (2018 edition)

EventMB

Do you know all the key statistics that will affect the way you create events? Here is a comprehensive collection of 100 key statistics for the event industry in 2018. The event industry is living a second life. As more brands prefer live experiences as the best way to engage with audiences, here are some […]. The post 100 Event Statistics (2018 edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Run a Content Strategy for Events

GEVME

The content that you create before, during, and after an event should be a reflection of your event’s unique values. A working content strategy doesn’t simply showcase the assets of an event, it also helps you boost registrations, increase brand recognition, and define the way people interact at events. So how do you actually sit down and write content that will make your event perfect?

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20 Badass Vancouver Venues to Make Your Event Pop: 2018 Updated

Picatic by Eventbrite

Updated: May 30th, 2018 A fluorescent-lit, ceiling stained, carpeted room… Is anyone else tired of the same old event venues? BORING! The venue is the first thing your event attendees will judge your event on. This is your first impression. You have 7 seconds to make your mark. With an abundance of parks, galleries, and event spaces, […].

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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 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Event Speakers for an Interactive Session

Eventmobi

Your Attendees Will Remember your Interactive Session. A common event objective that we hear from event planners is the desire to make sessions more interactive and engaging for attendees. An easy way to achieve this is to introduce live polls or allow attendees to submit questions to the speakers through an event app. However, this approach means you have to get buy-in and prepare your event speakers on how to execute these tools.

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How to Choose Event Management Software for Corporate Events

GEVME

Tight deadlines and endless checklists no longer cause experienced corporate event managers to panic. Still, it’s important to understand that by reducing your workload with a strong online system for event management, you have the opportunity to make a corporate meeting even more brilliant. In other words, event management software is something that helps you do more with less effort.

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One reason I like science fiction

Conferences that Work

The other day I was rereading Idoru by William Gibson , and the following passage spoke to me. It’s a conversation between two teenagers: Chia McKenzie from Seattle who is visiting Mitusko Mimura in Japan in the near future… Mitsuko was getting her computer out. It was one of those soft, transparent Korean units, the kind that looked like a flat bag of clear white jelly with a bunch of colored jujubes inside.

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3 Reasons Why Using a Promo Video Will Increase Event App Adoption

Eventmobi

Having worked at EventMobi for close to two years, I’ve had hundreds of strategy conversations with my clients on how best to utilize their event technology to engage and connect with their audiences, specifically when it comes to event app adoption. On these calls I like to start by asking my client, “What are the event goals for your app this year?

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Meeting in Saskatoon: 11 Ways to Make Your Event More Successful

EventMB

This is a sponsored post from Tourism Saskatoon, Canada. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Located in the Province of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon’s diversified economy and cultural center make it attractive to event planners in all industries. Saskatoon is more than just an appealing destination. It is home to many of the key ingredients […].

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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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Facilitate Networking With Technology

BizBash

Meetings and events are designed around learning from your peers. Whether you are attending an internal meeting or you're joining.

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How To Transform A Blank Canvas Venue

Eventbrite UK

Working with a blank canvas venue? We spoke to six event planners to find out how they transform neutral venues into amazing spaces. The post How To Transform A Blank Canvas Venue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Why is it crucial to set KPI: Event management edition

Eventory

Reading Time: 11 minutes A strong employer branding is crucial when it comes to the workplace. It will help you create an office full of engaged people who will not only come with a smile on their faces on a daily basis. They will also play the role of the brand advocate in the aftermath. Strong brand also equals an effective recruitment strategy. Events are brilliant tools to enforce your company’s brand as an employer.

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Alternative Event Venues – Think Outside The Ballroom – #EventIcons Episode 115

Endless Events

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues?

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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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TOUCHDOWN - Blueprint Studios Scores at Pier-Side Draft Party 

BizBash

Last month, the San Francisco 49ers held a fan-filled Draft Party at Pier 29 to honor the incoming recruits. The.

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How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets

Eventbrite UK

Make sure that you get the most out of the promotional opportunities your event venue has to offer. The post How to Engage Your Event Venue to Sell More Tickets appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Avoid an Event Communication Nightmare

Guidebook

This article was originally written by Jordan McArthur and has been updated for relevancy. Picture this event communication nightmare. You’re hosting a large regional event. People from all over are driving in to attend and they are pumped about the content you’re offering. It turns out, though, that the major highway most of your attendees will be traveling on has major closures and detours, inciting rage among them – and it’s all directed at you.

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Corporate Event Planning Ideas: Amazing Social Spaces, Be Family-Friendly, and More

Endless Events

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. If corporate events are your thing, check out this week’s roundup of corporate event planning ideas for a few tips for organizing these kinds of occasions.

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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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9 Crafty Event Activities That Aren’t Flower Crowns

BizBash

Summer camp season is right around the corner, which means plenty of events with glamping themes, s’mores desserts, and arts.

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Top Events Industry Hiring Trends For 2018

Eventbrite UK

New research shows what roles are most in demand in the events industry this year, as well as the companies most likely to be hiring. The post Top Events Industry Hiring Trends For 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Guest Blog: 3 ways of improving exhibition stands to maximise ROI

Event Industry News

By Tom Oakes, Managing Director, Astro Exhibitions. Companies invest a lot of money to attend exhibitions, but it’s not often we see that investment reflected in a superior exhibition stand design. The temptation to minimise costs through use of shell-scheme packages means businesses are wasting the opportunity to maximise their ROI. Not only that, but they could be risking damaging their brand identity in front of potential customers. .

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Planning an Unplugged Event: How to Allow for Mindfulness

Endless Events

As an event planner, you’re probably well-versed in using mindfulness to help cope with the stress that often comes with the job. But, have you ever considered how mindfulness could be used to help event participants who often experience information overload? As events become more immersive and stimulating, there becomes a higher chance of overwhelming attendees, so we see an interesting turn in 2018 event trends.

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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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How a PR Pro Launched a New Food Festival—With No Budget

BizBash

When an industry professional conceives of an out-of-the-box event idea that could solve a problem, he or she will set.

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7 Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event

Hubilo Blog

There are so many brilliant ways to engage team members during a corporate event. These get-togethers can encourage creativity, increase productivity and build morale. But how can the next event you organize be the best yet? You’re going to want to pick a theme. Take a look at these ideas and let your creativity flow. Using these seven event ideas as inspiration, start jotting down your thoughts in a notebook as they come to you.

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Should You Under Promise and Over Deliver For Your Next Event?

ePly

You’ll hear a lot of varying philosophies on the best way to get new attendees at your next event, ranging from making basic updates to your social media plan to mixing it up on a big picture level. While researching for new tips, you’ve probably seen a common phrase over and over again: Under Promise and Over Deliver. But, is it worth some of the associated risk?

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Prepare your company for GDPR – questions from Q&A webinar session | Przygotuj si? na RODO – pytania z sesji Q&A

Eventory

Reading Time: 20 minutes Podczas transmisji dostali?my spor? ilo?? pyta? dotycz?cych RODO. Przedstawili?my pytania Pani Agacie Kowalskiej, która by?a naszym go?ciem podczas webinaru. Zapraszamy do czytania i ogl?dania nagrania z webinarium. Please scroll down for English version. Radca prawny, partner zarz?dzaj?cy w Chabasiewicz Kowalska i Partnerzy.

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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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Why Oculus Created a 376-Piece Hanging Sculpture

BizBash

Watching the N.B.A. playoffs courtside, exploring Jurassic World, and watching Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale are just a few of the.

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Are You Taking Enough Time for Reflection?

PCMA Convene

In How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind , mindfulness expert Leigh Weiss cites research by Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino that demonstrates how taking the time to reflect can improve learning performance by up to 25 percent. Gino’s study compared three groups of employees who were undergoing training.

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A Taste of the Hottest Food Trends

Connect Your Meetings

Knowing the latest food trends is a top priority whether you are planning a major event or an intimate office luncheon. The fact is that everyone loves to eat. Knowing that good food equals happy attendees, we reached out to culinary experts from around the country to present some tasty and trending food offerings to consider for your next meeting. Christopher Wadnola, Executive Chef, Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables.

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