Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 21, 2018
For centuries, explorers and those sailing the sea have relied on the North Star, or Polaris , to navigate. Long before the advent of the GPS, the North Star provided a distinctive visible position to true north. Travelers used its bright light as a guide to ensure they were voyaging in the right direction. Sailors adjusted their rudder and sails to align with it.
Eventmobi
JUNE 21, 2018
I think it’s safe to say that you can have the best event app of all time, but it’s next to useless if no one uses it. In this blog post, I’m going to share a few ideas for promoting your event app so that you maximize your pre-event attendee engagement. All these ideas are based on the successes of clients whom I’ve had the pleasure of helping achieve their event goals as an EventMobi Customer Success Coach.
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Endless Events
JUNE 20, 2018
As an event planner, the last thing you want your attendees to feel is that your event could have been held in any city in the world, and they wouldn’t have noticed any difference. After all, every city has quality hotels, so what else can you offer? Adding local flavor to an event helps to create an experience that sets it apart from any other your event goers have been to.
Endless Events
JUNE 21, 2018
Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry.
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GEVME
JUNE 20, 2018
Good food makes for a good mood. This rule works not only for your daily routine, when all you need is a warm pizza box on your lap but also at corporate meetings and conferences. If you can impress your guests with an excellent menu, the chances are you can set a positive vibe for the whole event. We’ve collected some fresh event catering ideas that will help you ensure your attendees leave the venue in a good mood.
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Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 19, 2018
Improving digital learning and amplifying conference content to a larger audience is a high priority for most conference organizers. With the advent of DIY solutions, business models that include sponsorship and the ability to reach a global audience, we’re seeing an increased focus on expanding the impact of virtual events. Tagoras, an adviser to associations and businesses that offer adult lifelong learning, continuing education and professional development, freely shares quite a bit of resear
Eventmobi
JUNE 19, 2018
If you read about EventMobi’s Great Hall Ball holiday party last December, you would undoubtedly know and come to expect some pretty over-the-top and extravagant employee events from EventMobi. And this year’s CampMobi, an annual offsite employee appreciation event we’ve run since EventMobi’s inception, definitely lived up to the high expectations.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 18, 2018
CoffeeGate One sunny morning in 2105, two hundred of us arrived for the opening breakfast at a Canadian conference to discover There Was No Coffee. The young first-time volunteer staff had forgotten to brew it. Three days later, people were still grumbling about CoffeeGate. I’ll bet that even today, if you asked attendees what they remembered about the event, most would immediately recall the There Was No Coffee moment.
EventMB
JUNE 20, 2018
Zello is a push-to-talk app that allows event teams to communicate via smartphones and devices using WiFi or cell data. Here is our review. Zello: What Is It? Zello uses voice communication to relay messages in real time. It works via an app installed on a smartphone. Zello can be used instead of event radios […]. The post Zello: The App to Replace Radios at Events [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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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
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 22, 2018
The future belongs to the curious! Curiosity is the key to success both now and in the future. When curiosity is combined with passion, aspiration and accomplishment it creates a winning formula resulting in achievement. Conference organizers that create a culture of curiosity gain both a short and long term competitive edge. Those that exhibit curiosity tend to be more creative, more successful, and more fulfilled say researchers.
GEVME
JUNE 22, 2018
From designing the best custom or modular exhibition stands to offering the most exciting or innovative exhibition services, event organisers and marketing professionals focus a lot of their energy on trying to impress trade show attendees. In the past few years, one emerging trend has been the increased adoption of beacon technology. In simple terms, beacons are a location-based technology that utilise Bluetooth signals.
Guidebook
JUNE 21, 2018
Download our free, 300-page workbook and handbook, the Professional Event Planning Guide. In this guide, five event pros from all ends of the spectrum — corporate meetings, boutique conferences, high-end agencies, and association events — weigh in on running an event from start to finish. What’s in the Professional Event Planning Guide?
EventMB
JUNE 21, 2018
This is a sponsored post by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Calgary is well-known for its hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit but there’s likely a lot you don’t know about this destination that is attracting a new kind of event planner, one who is concentrating on providing an unparalleled guest experience. […].
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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!
Eventbrite UK
JUNE 20, 2018
Growing a repeat audience is a considerable challenge for event organisers. By catering to tourists however, you can ensure a fresh supply of attendees for every event you run. Tourists are always looking for things to do and they have money to spend. So if you’re located in a destination that is already popular with […]. The post How to Make Money Creating Events for Tourists appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
JUNE 22, 2018
This week's roundup includes a Lego velociraptor sculpture at a Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom fan experience in Los Angeles; Taco Bell's hair-dye.
Hubilo Blog
JUNE 19, 2018
It’s no secret that the most important part of event planning is choosing the destination. Do you want to choose a sleepy town with not a lot of other things going on, or do you want to choose the top choice from the latest “Top 10 Places to See Before You Die” list? As you narrow down the list, there are quite a few factors to take into consideration.
EventMB
JUNE 18, 2018
This is a sponsored post written by Jelmer van Ast, CEO and founder of Conference Compass. In 2017, people spent nearly 3 hours per day on their mobile phones. And 85% of the time spent on phones was spent in apps, not in the browser! (source: eMarketer) It is therefore no longer enough to offer […]. The post Boost Your Association’s Membership Value Through Your Event App by Conference Compass appeared first on [link].
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.
Eventbrite UK
JUNE 19, 2018
Your brief can make all the difference to the way a photographer captures your event, so it’s essential that you get it right. Think of the brief not only as a fool-proof guide for your chosen photographer, but also as a safety net for you and your team. You’ve spoken to your photographer about the […]. The post How to Brief an Event Photographer appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
JUNE 20, 2018
A Coney Island-like fairground, a white subway platform with graffiti, a fortune-telling forest, and a homage to David Lynch’s Twin.
Endless Events
JUNE 22, 2018
Running out of trade show ideas for improving your B2B events? Well, we’re here to help. If you want to see your trade show attendance and exhibitor count to grow, you need to focus on the experience of the show. Participants need to make more quality connections. Exhibitors need to showcase better products and services. Of course, your event has to run smoothly so as not to distract attendees from why they are in the trade show in the first place.
Guidebook
JUNE 19, 2018
Imagine this scenario. You’ve been working on your event for 6+ months — you’ve put in countless hours getting the venue locked down, the schedule finalized, speakers scheduled, the production design perfect. The day comes around and you wait in anticipation for your keynote speaker to step on stage. And then they do… and it does not meet your expectations.
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PCMA Convene
JUNE 19, 2018
Fear has been described by the acronym FEAR: False Expectations Appearing Real. We know that change is often accompanied by fear, as well as a sense of risk, uncertainty, and excitement. It’s also true that if we change the way we see things, the things we see change. . So let’s take a look at the seven fears I’ve seen come up when discussing big changes to annual meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
BizBash
JUNE 19, 2018
Today, W Hotels announced the return and expansion of its music festival concept titled “Wake Up Call.” The hotel brand’s first.
ePly
JUNE 20, 2018
What can stimulate an eight second attention span? That’s the question you’re really going to have to ask yourself if you want to bring Generation Z to your next event. Speaking as one myself, I know we are a tough crowd to please. Between personal insight and some industry research, I’ve compiled three main tips that give you a little glance into the minds of Gen Z.
Event Industry News
JUNE 21, 2018
Arena Events Group plc is pleased to announce it has once again expanded its product portfolio in the UK with the acquisition of Events Solution Ltd. . The Company’s equipment range covers pedestrian, front of stage and Metropolitan Police barriers, gantries and fencing. This product offer closely complements Arena’s Mass Participation division and has synergies with its structures, seating and scaffolding capabilities.
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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!
Event Planning BluePrint
JUNE 19, 2018
Are you considering a career change to event planning, but you haven’t taken the leap yet because you’re afraid you’ll fail? Maybe you feel too young, too old or not experienced enough to fulfill your dream. Or maybe you’re waiting for all the circumstances to be ‘perfect’ before getting started. Chances are, if you are here to read about a career change, you are unsatisfied with your current job or are looking for something more rewarding, flexible or financi
BizBash
JUNE 19, 2018
Host: David Adler. Guest: Maarten Vanneste. In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, sits down with Maarten.
Caterease
JUNE 18, 2018
It's the summer season, and the event management industry is heating up. People love creating memories and attending outdoor events this time of year. Why not? The weather is usually at its prime, and getting too much fresh air is never a bad thing. Checkout our tips on how to manage outdoor events this summer. The post Tips For Managing Outdoor Events This Summer appeared first on Caterease.
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