Event Farm

APRIL 28, 2017

At Event Farm, we pride ourselves on continually bringing innovation to the event marketing industry. Today we’re excited to announce that Event Farm has been selected as a partner by Snapchat to help streamline the purchasing of geofilters for event marketers. The combination of Event Farm’s event marketing technology with. Snapchat’s social sharing capabilities and analytics will enable companies to uncover deeper guest insight—and increase brand reach, especially with younger audiences.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 24, 2017

Traditionally, measuring the success of a conference was pretty simple. How many people attended and how much revenue did you generate. In order to get a more global assessment, truly reflecting the impact of a conference on all stakeholders, other quantitative measures should be included. We asked a variety of people working in the field how they evaluate the success of conferences, what aspects they evaluate and how.

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EventMB

APRIL 26, 2017

Make user experience more fun and memorable with these entertaining ways to lighten serious events. Let’s be honest, if an event is fun it sticks in your mind and has more of an impact on you, making a longer impression. It’s just good user experience best practice. The common misconception is that making events interesting […]. The post 12 Ways To Add Fun To Serious Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Gallus Events

APRIL 27, 2017

There is a common problem for many conference organisers: the “disappearing delegate” I covered the more traditional ways an event planner can look at to reduce the number of attendees who disappear towards the end of the day in a previous post. However, in this post I wanted to look at the practical aspect (no one ever seems to covers this) of dealing with the disappearing delegate.

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Event Farm

APRIL 24, 2017

If you're hosting a business event in Miami, your attendees will undoubtedly be tempted to skip the business meeting and head straight to the beach. If you want to appeal to your attendees, you'll need to find a way to incorporate a little bit of the South Beach vibe into your event—and the best way to do that will be with your venue. Finding a venue that meets your needs in terms of budget, location, and timeline—not to mention atmosphere and ambience—is not easy.

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EventMB

APRIL 27, 2017

In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a corporate event planner within a large company, here is […]. The post 6 Confessions of a Corporate Event Planner by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Gallus Events

APRIL 24, 2017

No one likes to see a half empty room at any point during an event. It makes no difference that the room has been full for most of the day; it’s still a pain to see empty seats and even empty rows at the end of an event. What “traditional” ways are there to stop your conference delegates leaving early? I’ve seen a fair few posts on various forums asking what event planners can do to keep attendees until the very end of their event.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 28, 2017

On this episode of event TALK we are speaking with Daniel Levine about trends in the meeting and event planning industry. Mr. Levine is a trusted consultant to major companies and brands worldwide. He is regularly featured in newspapers and magazines and is often on television and radio, including on CNN, NBC and others. He is the director of the Avant-GUIDE Institute and the global editor of the popular trends website WikiTrend.org where he leads a large international team of trend spotters, ov

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 26, 2017

With over 150 million people on the platform everyday, learning how to use Snapchat is essential for maximising engagement at your event. The post Insider Tips on How to Use Snapchat for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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

APRIL 22, 2017

Looking for inspiration for your next stage set? Here are a selection of conference sets and backdrops, to suit all event budgets. If your conference sets and backdrops have been looking a little samey or jaded recently you may need some new inspiration. Of course you want to add cool interest and prime branding opportunities […]. The post 25 Eye Catching Conference Stage Sets and Backdrops by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Guidebook

APRIL 25, 2017

Elastic{ON} 2017 is the annual user conference that brings together Elastic’s robust community of users, customers, and developers. During the conference, users are given the venue to share knowledge, learn about new and upcoming trends in data and technology, and discuss exciting applications of Elastic software. Combining panels with networking sessions, exhibitor booths, unique attendee experiences, and an exciting set of keynote speakers, Elastic{ON} always draws an engaged audience.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 27, 2017

It is no joke that according to CareerCast , event coordinating remains one of the top five most stressful jobs. To survive the stress, meeting and event planners need to be well organized and keep on top of their workload. To do this, planners need to have a plan and stick to it. So how can you do this? Here are my top tips as to how meeting and event planners should plan their week.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 28, 2017

Eventbrite now makes is super simple to sell tickets on Facebook so you can increase conversion and reach an even wider audience. The post Boost Sales by Selling Tickets on Facebook appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

APRIL 26, 2017

Are you an event solopreneur? Do you want to be? Solopreneurs are seeing more success than ever before and if you’re interested, now is the perfect time to make the leap. Do you work on your own as an event professional? Do you refer to yourself as a freelance eventprof? Or a solopreneur? Maybe even […]. The post The Rise of Event Solopreneurs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

We often have those moments where we realize what we are doing currently is not what we want to do with the rest of our lives. Nearly two years ago, I worked in political journalism, writing about current events and lending my views to editorial columns. While this was interesting for a time, I discovered that it was something that I didn’t want to do forever.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 25, 2017

Started in 2016, Selffees incorporates exclusive technology using FDA-certified edible ink to print selfies directly onto cookies or coffee without the use of sugar paper, traditionally used to transfer photographs onto food. A hit at events, planners invite attendees to download the Selffees app, attendees then take a selfie that will be printed on demand, at the event.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 24, 2017

Hannah McHaffie provides insight on how choosing a unique venue for your next film screening is extremely important as we move through the digital age. The post Unique Venues That Will Inspire Your next Film Screening Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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

APRIL 28, 2017

Do you feel like you’ve lost your motivation? Do you dread each day? If so, it’s time you do something about your lack of motivation. Are you dissatisfied with your job and are you buying too many lottery tickets in the hopes you’ll win and be able to enjoy a quick retirement? For most event […]. The post 7 Tips To Stay Motivated In Events by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

APRIL 26, 2017

Outsourcing administrative tasks for engaging and managing your independent workforce can help your company stay compliant, increase efficiency, and save on costs.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 25, 2017

A tradeshow is an investment, so approaching it the right way is a must. Make sure you consider the following items, from the way you approach the show to the swag you bring and even your behavior on site before your next big event: Make Sure the Event is Worth it. Every event has to generate enough ROI to pay for your team to attend. Analyze last year’s (and any previous year’s) returns to be sure the show is really worth attending and use social media to set appointments and generate leads bef

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 26, 2017

Make your event's marketing copy more eye catching, more relevant, and easier to digest with these eight useful online tools. The post 8 Tools to Improve Your Event’s Marketing Copy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

APRIL 24, 2017

Are you stressed about an upcoming event? Is time moving way too quickly? We can’t help you slow down time but with these organization and time management tips, you might feel like it’s more of an even fight. It is a scientific fact that the closer your event is, the faster time moves. I saw […]. The post Time to Focus! 7 Tips To Crush It At Your Upcoming Event by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

APRIL 25, 2017

After studying marketing, Velarde founded Miami-based event design and production agency Triton Productions in 2000. Focusing mainly on corporate and.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2017

The proposed U.S. travel ban would affect only a small number of people — “less than 0.1 percent of all visitors,” Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, told CNN Money. What isn’t so small is the effect that the proposed ban is expected to have on travel to the U.S. “The whole rhetoric around [the travel ban],” Sacks added, “has damaged the U.S. brand as a destination.”Tourism Economics forecasts a 10.6-million decline in visitors to the United S

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 24, 2017

Increase your event attendance by targeting the buoyant UK tourism sector. Here are seven tactics to help successfully attract tourists to your event. The post How to Attract Tourists to Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

APRIL 27, 2017

Mixed reality may seem like science fiction but it has some interesting applications for the event sphere. Back in the early 80s, there was a popular commercial and slogan, “Is it live or is it Memorex?” The premise was that the quality of the videotape (yes, that was a thing) was so good that you […]. The post 10 Applications of Mixed Reality by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

APRIL 25, 2017

Known for designing weddings for high-profile clients including Chelsea Clinton and Matt Damon, Rafanelli launched his company, Rafanelli Events, in.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2017

Jonathan Smith, Head of Operational Development at FIA, Barry Muldowney, Head of Events at Verve and Roisin O’Brolchain, Event Technology Consultant at Reed & Mackay, are among the final 11 Event Technology Awards (ETA) judges, the organiser has confirmed, taking the total to 21. Scrupulously sourced to represent the spread of new and refined solutions […].

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