How to Digitize Event Planning and Never Look Back
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
This is a sponsored post by GES. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Technology allows event planners to connect with their audiences in many ways - even past having their favorite coffee drink automatically available first thing in the morning, although that is pretty amazing. One of the most impressive ways is how audiovisual […].
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. This sad reality flies in the face of the $17 billion per year Abilities Expo experts say travelers with disabilities spend. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
If all you have is a hammer, everything else looks like a nail. The hammer nail analogy is a common business idiom. It describes the bias that we bring to solving problems based on our personal experience and background. Well, hammer meet nail. Nail says to hammer, “Hammer, meet screwdriver, pliers, wrench, saw and the entire toolbox of unique tools to solve different challenges.
Advertisement
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.
Eventory
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Communication is one of the pillar aspects of organizing an event. It doesn’t matter what are the sides of it, the information flow needs to be effective and undisturbed. Nowadays, in the times of constant change and immensity of tasks to do, we seek for ways to improve the efficiency of our work. Accumulation of responsibilities was not a problem for the organizers of the Design Thinking Camp.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
We all forget something when we go to conferences.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Is your annual meeting more like a time capsule or a time machine? Conferences that are like time capsules promote and preserve nostalgia and the past. Conferences that are like time machines teleport people to the future so they can discover what’s next. Conferences that resemble time capsules defend the status quo and traditions. Events that are like time machines invest in preparing their audience for what’s coming around the corner.
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
If you communicate with 10-year-olds on a daily basis, you’ve probably heard the phrase “I want to be an Instagram influencer when I grow up” more than once. You may blame it on social media. You might kick your kids off their devices. Or you might talk the hind legs off a donkey about the importance of a “real job”. This won’t change the fact that the culture of influencing will continue to shape the trends in all industries, including event marketing.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
LineUpr is an affordable web-based mobile event app with all the essentials, including event information, the option to promote sponsors and to enable live audience response. Here is our review. LineUpr: What Is It? LineUpr is a startup offering a fast and simple way to create a mobile event app for your event. The […]. The post LineUpr: The App Every Event Can Afford [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Advertisement
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
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Welcome to BizBash’s new Los Angeles-based column, where West Coast bureau chief Claire Hoffman recaps the week’s biggest local news.
Guidebook
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
If you attend conferences, festivals, trade shows or any other kind of event, you’ve probably noticed that the organizers are encouraging you to download an event app. But why should you take the trouble, particularly if you’re used to the printed programs and handouts? We talked to real event-goers like you to find out. 1. You could get a cheaper ticket.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
This is a guest blog by Aliyah Hasinah – a Birmingham-based events curator, podcaster and producer who featured in our recent video project GenerationDIY. The events she runs focus on ensuring that people of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented by Birmingham’s art centres and institutions, have a space where they can express themselves and share their […].
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Did you know that at Axon’s annual user conference, Accelerate , participants help design new company products that address their needs? This is clearly a potential win-win for both Axon and its clients, and it surprises me that more organizations don’t use their events to improve their products and services. Axon is better known under its old name of Taser International , initially a supplier of “weapons that are less lethal than firearms”, now the largest manufacturer
Advertisement
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!
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Hosts: David Adler Guest: David Kenyon, Sr VP Production, LEO EVENTS. In this sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of.
Guidebook
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
The conference survey tool in your mobile event app is pretty powerful. It gives you the ability to collect data while your attendees are in the building and while your attendees are most engaged. You can see results in real-time and you can send push notifications to remind your attendees to give feedback. But surveys are a science and learning to build effective conference surveys on mobile phones and tablets requires some careful thought and testing.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Our 2019 Pulse Report survey is now live! For the last four years, the report has been a go-to resource for event organisers across the UK and Ireland. This year, we published our fourth annual Pulse Report and the 2018 edition was jam-packed with industry insights, opinions and expert commentary. Over 1000 event professionals across conferences, […].
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
As a society, we’re a continuously connected bunch. We’re constantly on our phones and tablets, checking email and browsing the web. With so many devices vying for our attention, it’s easy to see how our dependence on these electronics can be viewed as a hurdle for presenters, especially as they are confronted with a sea of bowed heads distracted by other content.
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.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
An unforgettable meeting is waiting to be discovered in Bermuda. The blissful weather combined with the year-round mystique make it.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Bestival‘s future could be in jeopardy, with reports suggesting that the company behind the festival is being put into administration. Rob Da Bank’s annual music event launched in 2004 and has welcomed the likes of The Cure, Massive Attack, Outkast and Florence & The Machine as headliners. Originally taking place in the Isle of Wight, the festival relocated to Dorset in 2017.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
There is growing evidence that the UK is becoming warmer and wetter. For organisers of spectator sports like football, cricket and golf these changing weather patterns could soon present huge challenges. According to Tanya Steele, CEO of WWF and a member of The Climate Coalition, the sports we love could be “irrevocably changed” in the […]. The post Why Climate Change is Becoming a Game Changer for Spectator Sports appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events.
Advertisement
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.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Design firm and branding company Gifts for the Good Life has long served as creative partners for many events and.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. The 15 th annual NOEA Convention and Awards Dinner will be held in Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, Bath on November 21 and Susan Tanner, NOEA’s chief executive, said: “This year saw an increase in detailed entries many deserving to be a finalist. Consequently, our judges had a hard job to decide on the three or four shortlisted in each category today.”.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Deciding to host an outdoor event in the UK or Ireland will always be a roll of the dice when it comes to weather. But while you can only hope for the best, it is prudent to plan for the worst. This is something Peter Elliot, Past President of Kinsale Rugby Football Club, knows all […]. The post Kinsale Sevens Festival – A Case Study in Wet Weather Resilience appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Event Registrations and ticketing are one of the most tedious yet crucial parts of an event. With the process seeing an almost entire shift to the online platform, there’s a lot that event planners can do to simplify and fast-track the entire task. The Online Event Registrations and Ticketing System. A lot of platforms have come up in the market these days that help planners sort out the process of event registrations and ticketing for multiple types of events with different formats.
Advertisement
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!
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
On Saturday, the Global Citizen Festival is slated to draw 60,000 people to the Great Lawn of New York’s Central.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
This week, MAN launched its vision for “simplifying business” at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, one of the world’s leading transportation trade fairs. The week-long Hannover based trade fair, starting on September 19 th , takes place every two years and brings together experts in the transport, logistics and mobility community. Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, partnered with MAN to create and produce a high impact press event, which explored MAN’s vision for the industry’s future.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
A new hotel catering to groups will be built at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, beginning this fall. The hotel, which will be the third at the resort, will provide more than 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including two ballrooms 12 meeting rooms, a rooftop reception space with views of the nightly fireworks and a landscaped, 16,800-square-foot elevated deck with a fire pit and pool.
Let's personalize your content