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Is Your Conferencing Treating Its Customers As Tourists Or Explorers?

Velvet Chainsaw

How does your conference treat its participants? How do you and your leadership team view them? Are your conference customers more like tourists? Seeking conference swag, amenity room drops, welcome bags and quick ideas? Or are they more like explorers? Craving authentic experiences, no matter the size, that enhance their lives and change their attitudes, behaviors and skills?

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Advanced Corporate Event Planning Guide (2018 edition): Ideas, Checklists and Tips to Plan Successful Corporate Events

EventMB

Would you agree that planning corporate events is not an easy beast to tame? Seriously, how can you get advice on planning events for the most demanding audiences out there? You probably know it all. Yet the world is not perfect and attendees, especially corporate event attendees, get bored very easily. So, I got my […]. The post Advanced Corporate Event Planning Guide (2018 edition): Ideas, Checklists and Tips to Plan Successful Corporate Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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6 Keys to Creating a Foolproof Event Strategy

Quickmobile

There is a myriad of factors that go into planning an event. Because of all the different variables, event planner’s jobs can be completely different from one event to the next. This makes planning an event beyond stressful – you just never know what you’re going to get from day to day. However, in working with various event profs, we’ve put together this foolproof event strategy that works for every event.

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How to Create an Event Planning Checklist That Leads to Flawless Execution

Social Tables

Coordinating an event involves layers upon layers of details from the pre-planning stage six months in advance to the day-of-event logistics. Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. To say the least, that’s counterproductive. Creating a customized event planning checklist will not only keep you on target with clear direction, it will also provide essential information to the event team, who can work in tandem

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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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Dear Association Leader Who Defends And Champions Status Quo

Velvet Chainsaw

Dear Association Leader: The status quo does not have your best interest at heart. It feels safe. And familiar. And comfortable. And even successful. But it’s not. It’s a very enticing powerful force. It can seduce you into a seemingly logical yet inadvisable present-forward mindset. You project today’s business into the future and expect yesterday’s success tomorrow…although the world continues to change.

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Top Tips and Best Practices for Managing Event Technology

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Laura Craven, Event Producer and Director of Communications and Marketing at Imperial Dade about how to select, and manage event technology to meet your organizational and event goals. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Laura Craven discuss the following: How to insure event technology meets your needs?

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Lifecycle Marketing for Arts Audiences – An Eventbrite/REMIX report

Eventbrite UK

We teamed up with REMIX Global Summits to find out how arts organisations can create personalised audience journeys. Download the final report here. The post Lifecycle Marketing for Arts Audiences – An Eventbrite/REMIX report appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Creating A Customer-Centric Conference Strategy

Velvet Chainsaw

Established, successful conferences have leadership that are usually adept at incrementally improving their event each year. They focus on securing better content and speakers. Or improving registration and marketing practices. Or creating unique receptions and parties. Or decreasing expenses and increasing revenue. One improvement tactic–curating conference programming that meets your customers’ needs–is foundational yet proving to be insufficient for innovation and new growth.

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18 Mobile Food & Drink Options For Event Catering

EventMB

Food and drinks on the go can suit a variety of event formats so here’s how you can keep mobile catering sophisticated and classy. From festivals to weddings and corporate events to parties, mobile catering can be used to avoid the set up and installation of a bar, cooking or catering area and can solve […]. The post 18 Mobile Food & Drink Options For Event Catering by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Top Tips and Best Practices for Managing Event Technology

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Laura Craven, Event Producer and Director of Communications and Marketing at Imperial Dade about how to select, and manage event technology to meet your organizational and event goals. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Laura Craven discuss the following: How to insure event technology meets your needs?

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Why Old School Introductions are the New Networking Trend

Eventbrite UK

Find out how a new at-event introduction service is transforming DIY networking by helping to ensure attendees get to meet the people they want to. The post Why Old School Introductions are the New Networking Trend appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Create an Experience via Innovative Stage Design Ideas, and More

Endless Events

We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. That’s why are always innovating and trying new stage design ideas, new tools, and new tech. This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace.

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Event Experience Design: The New Way to Craft Winning Attendee Experiences in 2018

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Michelle Wong, Content & Channel Manager, EventMobi. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. The challenge to captivate attendees and provide the best attendee experience possible has never been greater. Decreasing attention spans and intensified competition combine with heightened attendee demands for an unforgettable experience; as event […].

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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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Top Tips and Best Practices for Managing Event Technology

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Laura Craven, Event Producer and Director of Communications and Marketing at Imperial Dade about how to select, and manage event technology to meet your organizational and event goals. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Laura Craven discuss the following: How to insure event technology meets your needs?

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3 Ways to Streamline Your Live Event Venue Management

Eventbrite UK

To get your event venue management right, you must know your venue’s main challenges. We examine the steps you can take to combat those common challenges. The post 3 Ways to Streamline Your Live Event Venue Management appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 things #EventProfs should know after CES 2018

Event Industry News

Want to know what gadgets and gizmos the latest tech innovators are working on #EventProfs? CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) is the show to watch. The global tech show lands in Las Vegas every January and is a hotbed of innovation, cutting-edge new products and weird and wonderful devices. The post 5 things #EventProfs should know after CES 2018 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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15 Ways to See the Future of Event Technology

PCMA Convene

The Future of Face2Face space at PCMA’s Convening Leaders. Photo Credit: Jacob Slaton. What’s the future of event technology? We asked participating tech companies in PCMA’s Convening Leaders Future of Face2Face open-space learning area at Nashville’s Music City Center to answer that question, with a catch: They had to capture their thoughts in one word, phrase, or sentence.

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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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Top tips to create and communicate the story of your event

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Ben Baker, President of Your Brand Marketing, about storytelling and how this applies to meeting and event professionals, and their events. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Ben Baker discuss the following: Events have goals and meeting and event planners may get a little stuck on the logistics of the event, leaving the storytelling to the marketers.

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72 Events for Event Planners in 2018

Eventbrite UK

A comprehensive guide to events for events professionals taking place in the UK and Europe this year. Which will you be attending? The post 72 Events for Event Planners in 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Unexpected Ways to Show Attendees Love

SmartMeetings

Corporate meeting and event planners must make the best romantic partners. A major part of the job is making attendees feel appreciated while tending to their every need. In this process, planners are essentially trained in the art of love. Here are a few unexpected ways for planners to demonstrate their devotion to attendees. 1.Customize Swag. The customization-personalization trend is at an all-time high.

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Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Empowering Leadership

PCMA Convene

Photo Credit: Jacob Slaton. Last week, after retired U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal delivered a keynote speech at PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 in Nashville, McChrystal sat down with Convene for an interview. . “I’ll keep this brief, General,” I said as we made our introductions, “because I’m sure you’re all talked out by now.” “Nonsense,” he said.

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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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Top tips to create and communicate the story of your event

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Ben Baker, President of Your Brand Marketing, about storytelling and how this applies to meeting and event professionals, and their events. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Ben Baker discuss the following: Events have goals and meeting and event planners may get a little stuck on the logistics of the event, leaving the storytelling to the marketers.

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Event Sponsorship Predictions for 2018

Eventbrite UK

Rasmus Bech Hansen gives us his predictions for event sponsorship this year. From general event trends to specific sponsor trends, what's hot for 2018? The post Event Sponsorship Predictions for 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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7 Ways to Reimagine Event Signage

SmartMeetings

When planning an event, you want every detail to stand out. You found your keynote speaker , the PowerPoint slides are finished and the location is booked. But one of the most important things has yet to be figured out: signage that both gets its job done and appeals to your guests. We’ve compiled a list of seven types of signage to will make your event stylish and unique. 1.

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6 Events that Took the Brand Experience to a Different Level

Eventtia

“Seeing is believing, experiencing is remembering.” This is how Bob Priest-Heck, president at Freeman, entitled his article about designing the invisible. As he indicates, a flawless design of a brand experience is much more powerful than a company identity. Especially relevant is a Freeman report, which indicates that “As organizations search for a better way […].

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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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Top Tips to Create and Communicate the Story of Your Event

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Ben Baker, President of Your Brand Marketing, about storytelling and how this applies to meeting and event professionals, and their events. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Ben Baker discuss the following: Events have goals and meeting and event planners may get a little stuck on the logistics of the event, leaving the storytelling to the marketers.

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#11 | Rigorous Execution: Event Marketing Strategy Success

MPG Event Marketing

In this blog series we’ve delved into a huge range of strategy, tactics and skillsets that can take your event marketing to the next level. Hopefully, event marketers following our posts have been able to pick up plenty of ideas and guidance they can successfully apply to their own working techniques. But being inspired by theory and putting that theory into practice are two very different things.

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4 difficult clients every event professional will meet

Oveit

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” What could be better than a job/career that makes you jump out of bed every morning? Finding meaning in what we do is what makes us one step closer to happiness. It is something that we all crave for. It’s the ideal of the modern era, one in which fulfillment is often more important than money.