Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Most people won’t ask questions at meetings. So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? In a thoughtful article “ Audience Engagement – at the Heart of Meetings “, Pádraic Gilligan writes: “…We all want audience engagement so why doesn’t it take place?…While the speaker can be to blame for lack of audience engagement, in my experience, it’s usually the fault of the audience!
EventMB
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Working from home could be the best choice you ever made. Or you could hate every minute of the solitude and isolation. Anyone working from home will identify with these 18 daily struggles – whether real or imagined! The number of people working from home is on the increase. Flexible working, superfast internet connections and […]. The post 18 Struggles Only Eventprofs Working From Home Understand by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].
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Gallus Events
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
As an event organiser, it’s not every day that you receive an email talking about Artificial Intelligence. I am sure that this will change over the coming years, but for the moment, AI and events? Tell me more! “Have you ever wished someone would just make your presentation for you? New Haiku Deck Zuru uses artificial intelligence to convert an outline, a Wikipedia topic, or even an existing presentation into a beautiful presentation automatically.” Wow!
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The Event Marketing Manager arguably has one of the most important jobs in events. Here are the qualities you'll need to succeed. The post 10 Traits of Highly Effective Event Marketing Managers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Social Tables
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Consumers Value Community More Than Ever Before. We live in an era where people feel disconnected. You walk into a coffee shop, it’s packed, but everyone is on their laptop or phone barely glancing up at the world around them. One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. The rise of #foodporn on your Instagram feed isn’t just because of its beauty, it’s also belonging.
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Event Farm
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Thanksgiving traditionally is a day to gather with friends and family, eat turkey, watch football, and—for some—brace for an early morning spent with other shoppers eager to find the best deals of the year. But within these mainstay traditions, we each have something unique that reminds us of our. own Thanksgiving. Whether it’s the quirky family member or the delicious (or questionable) family dish, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Great customer service can leave a long lasting impression. Here are 5 best practice examples you can learn from to wow your event attendees. The post How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service at Your Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Eventinterface
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, we so appreciate being connected with you, and we wish you a wonderful, safe and joy-filled holiday weekend. Should you be working this holiday weekend –but we hope you get to spend it with family and friends instead- note that we are here to help. Feel free to submit a chat request or connect via email and we will get back with you shortly.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Do you long for simpler times? Event planning in the 90s was anything but. Take a walk with us down memory lane, or don’t. Whatever. For those of us old enough to remember the 90s, it would seem difficult to go back. From a nostalgic factor, there are plenty of fun things to remember – […]. The post Planning an Event Today Versus 20 years Ago by Christina Green 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
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
It’s that time of year again! As you prepare for family and friends to come in town, consider some of these Thanksgiving trends to impress your guests! From the food to the décor , these trends will help you to get prepared for your guests as you kick off Thanksgiving together. 1. Natural Décor. Incorporate elements of nature to your event décor and table setting such as birchwood, wheat stalks, and fall flowers.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
You’re driving visitors to your event page, but to run a successful event, you need to do more. Make registration easy to turn those visitors to attendees. The post More Marketing Budget Won’t Fix Your Registration Problems appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Britain as a nation loves a good event. From Wimbledon to the Chelsea Flower Show, veteran car rallies to the London Marathon, country fairs to boat shows, Glastonbury to royal occasions, Christmas markets to wedding fayres – it’s a sense of enormous pride combined with a flair for putting on a good show that makes […]. The post 8 essential tips to help with the unglamorous side of event organisation appeared first on Event Industry News.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
As an event professional here are 20 things you have probably said many times over and what you actually really mean. Being an event planner comes along with many highs and lows. During the crazy busy days and long hours spent planning we have been known to say some interesting things when really we mean […]. The post 20 Things Event Planners Say and What They Really Mean by Kelli White appeared first on [link].
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Event Planning BluePrint
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
When you’re shopping, do you get pulled into stores because of their branding? Maybe they have pretty storefronts, fun packaging, or services you just can’t resist? On a recent outing, I was lured into a store called Ted Baker that sells designer clothing and accessories for men and women. At first I had no intention of buying anything but I soon walked out with a gorgeous coat because of their branding strategies; Strategies that can be applied to any event planning business to help you communi
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
With 20 years of experience, Gordon Thomson, owner of police box coffee & Woodburns Street Food, discusses the future of independent food at festivals. The post The Future of Independent Food at Festivals appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
T in the Park festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager today announced the news that the Scottish festival will be taking a break in 2017. The partners of 23 years released a statement, which can be read below in full, to music fans across the world, paying homage to their passion and […]. The post T in the Park 2017 cancelled appeared first on Event Industry News.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
Whether you are a self-employed event planner or an event manager working for a large company, clients are the lifeblood of the business. Here we discuss 21 top ways to get more clients. The event industry is a service industry and event planning is a service which means: no clients = no business. You need […]. The post 21 Bulletproof Tips to Get More Clients by Editorial Team 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.
Core-apps
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Everything You Need to Know About Event Apps for 2017 A mere eight years ago, Apple officially introduced “there’s an app for that” into our vocabulary with the launch of the App Store. Flash forward to today, and there’s now 2.2 million apps in the Google Play store and 2 million apps available in Apple’s. Read more » The post The 7 Event App Trends for 2017 appeared first on Core-apps.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Would you like to know how your competitors are driving ticket sales online? Use these 5 competitive research tools to spy on them! The post 5 Competitive Research Tools You Can Use to Spy on Rival Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
City ranked most popular location for business tourism events outside London, ahead of Manchester, Edinburgh and Leeds British Meetings & Events Industry Survey (BMEIS) offers annual in-depth study into UK’s conferencing sector Birmingham has been named the country’s favourite business tourism destination outside London by UK-based event organisers.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
When you think of the happiest city in the world where do you picture? The big question is what makes people happy and how do you quantify that when planning events? Here are 10 of the happiest cities in the world and why you should think about planning your events there. Making attendees happy at […]. The post Should You Plan Events in the 10 Happiest Cities in the World?
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Connect Your Meetings
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Virtual reality has made its way into the art realm thanks to Tilt Brush by Google. Currently available exclusively on Steam (an electronic software distribution platform) using HTC Vive gear, Tilt Brush by Google is an app powered by VR technology that allows users to paint in a 3-D world. HTC Vive (sold separately) includes a headset and two wireless controllers for each hand—one controller acts as the color palette and settings panel, and the other a paintbrush.
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
An exclusive new report on the commercial opportunities available to football and rugby clubs at all levels, based on fans' buying behaviour. The post The Football and Rugby Match Day Report: Challenges & Opportunities appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
Hampton Court Palace will once again host the BBC Good Food Festive Fayre from 9 – 11 December 2016. Co-produced by Historic Royal Palaces – the independent charity which cares for Hampton Court Palace – and River Street Events, the atmospheric event is the perfect start to the festive season. Guests can stock up the […]. The post BBC Good Food Festive Fayre returns to Hampton Court Palace for second year appeared first on Event Industry News.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
People know what they want. Or do they? Are you ready to crowdsource your speakers or learning sessions at your next event? Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you do. We have an ego problem. Maybe not you. Maybe not me. But other people do. One of the positive benefits of this […]. The post Crowdsourcing Speakers by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
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BizBash
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Eventbrite UK
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
For event managers that like to be on the cutting edge, this is the event industry news you need to know from around the web. The post Event Industry News Round-Up: 14 to 20 November appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Event professionals from over 100 of the industry’s top agencies, brands, venues and event suppliers were the first to hear the findings of the major research project undertaken by the organisers of this year’s Sustainable Events Summit (SES). Delegates attending the event on 21 November were given a unique insight into how sustainability is currently […].
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