Event Farm
DECEMBER 27, 2016
There have been a lot of exciting changes at the Farm recently, and we'd like to introduce two of the newest additions to our DC office: Ryan Speaker, Customer Support Specialist, and Steph Shuff, Sales Development Representative. Ryan and Steph have been at the Farm for about a month, and they've already proven themselves to be valuable members of the team.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 26, 2016
Driving home from the post office today, I finally heard one too many promotions for Lumosity brain training on my local NPR station. Lumosity , in case you somehow haven’t heard, is a subscription to online games that claim to improve memory, attention, cognitive flexibility, speed of processing, problem solving, and, for all I know, world peace too.
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EventMB
DECEMBER 28, 2016
Event agency websites should be exciting and vibrant and show off some of the fantastic projects they have created. Here are 20 great examples to inspire you. In order to keep up with the fast-paced event industry, event agencies need to increase their online presence and the way they market themselves online through their website. […]. The post 20 Examples of Exciting Event Agency Websites by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Eventinterface
DECEMBER 24, 2016
Team Eventinterface wishes you a fantastic holiday weekend! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa. Enjoy the celebrations.
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Event Farm
DECEMBER 29, 2016
Earlier this week. we introduced Ryan Speaker and Steph Shuff , but we have even. more recent additions to the Farm we'd like to introduce today: Greg Kantziper and Gevik Valijani. Greg, a Sales Development Representative, is based out of our DC office, while Gevik, an Android Developer, is based in our sunny Santa Monica headquarters. Greg and Gevik have been at the Farm for less than a month, but—as seems to be a trend among new Farmers— have already made an impact.
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EventMB
DECEMBER 27, 2016
Even though the end of the year can be hectic, it’s important to set aside some time for review the last 12 months. A formal review will have the biggest impact on your event planning business and professional development. In 1905, philosopher and essayist George Santayana wrote in The Life of Reason, “Those who cannot […]. The post How to Evaluate Your Previous Year by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Techsytalk
DECEMBER 26, 2016
Promoting your event on social media is a given. However, most planners have a tendency to just stick to prominent social networks like Facebook and Twitter. If it’s a company conference you’re arranging, then LinkedIn of all networks is the spot to be advertising it. After all, LinkedIn is the place for business outreach. Never used LinkedIn for event promotion ?
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 27, 2016
Remember when we used to talk about how trying to keep up with online information felt like drinking out of a fire hose? Given the overflow of new ideas, information, and opinions stuffing our social-media channels and inboxes, that almost sounds manageable now. So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year?
Canadian Special Events
DECEMBER 28, 2016
International Live Events Association (ILEA) Vancouver joined together with the BC Chapter of Meeting Professionals Intl (MPI) for a holiday event of epic proportions. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was held on December 20, 2016 at the Rocky Mountaineer Station, and the soiree marks the first time the two local groups have collaborated for their annual holiday events.
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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
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Video content is where it is at! Here are 5 videos that every event pro should watch. The EventMB YouTube channel launched in 2016, focusing on short, digestible and actionable content. In 3 minutes each of these videos shares top learning and inspiration in a convenient format. These are the 5 most popular videos event […]. The post 5 Useful Videos for Event Managers by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Here are four ways you can add excitement to your next event using drone technology. read more.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 28, 2016
More time, less work and better data sharing across your organisation. Why is DATA INTEGRATION one of the most important event tech trends today? By George Sirius, CEO of Eventsforce Technology is always pushing the boundaries on how we plan and run our events. From the use of simple registration systems, to complex event management […]. The post Why is data integration one of the most important event tech trends today?
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EventMB
DECEMBER 24, 2016
Santa’s little helpers have lots in common with eventprofs. Here are 15 things Christmas elves can teach event planners. Santa is the ultimate event planner, but he certainly doesn’t do it alone, Christmas elves work tirelessly throughout the year to help him (some might argue that they do more work than he does and with […]. The post What Christmas Elves Can Teach Eventprofs by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Canadian Special Events
DECEMBER 27, 2016
This past summer, Toronto/Muskoka based planner Michelle Planche, President of Paradigm Events had an idea to create an event that combined three of her favourite things; Music, Muskoka and Christmas. With a short three month planning window, the goal of her festival was to create a festive kick-off to the season in Muskoka while driving tourism to Muskoka area in the off season.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 26, 2016
Global experts share advice for effective communications. What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. read more.
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
DECEMBER 29, 2016
Here are some insider tips on how to plan an event in the top 10 travel cities of 2016. According to Lonely Planet, these 10 cities are the best in travel to visit which means they could be great locations for your events and very appealing locations to entice attendees. So the question is, how […]. The post How to Plan an Event in the Top 10 Must Visit Cities by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].
Canadian Special Events
DECEMBER 29, 2016
We LOVE food blogs and, even better when they come from Canadian caterers and chefs. We have curated this collection of our absolute favourite instagram pics. Be careful though, this post promises to make your mouth water. Enjoy! Adorable Mini Tacos and Tequila by 10tation Event Catering, Toronto. Naked wedding cake by Culinary Capers Catering & Events, Vancouver.
BizBash
DECEMBER 29, 2016
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 29, 2016
Los Angeles. Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. Atlanta : One of the hottest destinations in the Southeast, Atlanta attracts 43 million visitors per year.
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Event Industry News
DECEMBER 30, 2016
By Michael Doane, CadmiumCD The Cost of Wi-Fi: While an event website should be responsive (or mobile-friendly), it requires internet access. Wi-Fi is often expensive and unreliable in conference centers since a large number of attendees are attempting to connect at once. Once content is downloaded, apps don’t need the Internet for basic functionality.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 28, 2016
Every conference comes with its own unique set of risks. During the 2015 United Nations Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21), those threats were especially complex. The historic December 2015 event, in the Le Bourget district outside of Paris, drew 50,000 attendees from 196 countries — as well as 125 world leaders, including the presidents of France, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and the United States.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 29, 2016
As we start the new year, let’s take a moment to make sure it will be a great one. By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. 1. Learn something new. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job.
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Event Industry News
DECEMBER 29, 2016
Evidencing the positive return on investment into hosting an event or being an exhibitor at an event is crucial to all-round success. The challenging part for both event organiser and exhibitor is having sufficient evidence. click here to read why the event marketing circle is broken. The post Why the event marketing circle is broken appeared first on Event Industry News.
Canadian Special Events
DECEMBER 26, 2016
There is an urgent need to preserve and celebrate our music history. If we don’t share these stories, who will? If you ask anyone in Calgary, they will tell you, that Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre is up to the task. Studio Bell represents an exciting partnership between NMC and Bell, Canada’s largest communications company. This partnership supports NMC’s vision to connect with music lovers across Canada and to create an international hub for music and technology.
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