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Event Personalization: The 2020 Guide

Bizzabo

Welcome to your guide on event personalization in 2020 and beyond. Discover best practices for collecting event data, how to personalize the event experience, best practices for measuring event personalization, and more. In-person connections are gaining traction in an increasingly digital environment. The noise from social media, emails, and ads have driven more and more people in search of authentic connections.

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How to Lose an Event Sponsorship Agreement

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Today’s event creators struggle to land their ideal sponsors. And the challenge doesn’t end once you strike an agreement. Event sponsorship is all about relationships, and if you don’t navigate yours well, sponsors won’t come back. The good news — once you know what not to, is that you can avoid these pitfalls at all costs. […].

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by De-de Mulligan, President and Chief Content Strategist for Mulligan Management Group. Do you need to find new sources of income for your events? While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, there are other ways to generate more revenue, including digital and print options that might surprise you. Research Finds Sponsorships are Still Relevant.

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Different Types of Meeting Room Layouts for Your Event: Tips and Examples

GEVME

Working in a corporate world is not only about communicating with clients and business partners over the telephone or the internet. A significant chunk of regular corporate life is taken by meetings and business events. According to some estimates , middle-rank managers spend over a third of their time at work holding or attending meetings, and for executives, this figure can approach 50%!

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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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Why Event Planners Need to Know about Active and Passive Data

EventMB

This is a sponsored post from Explori. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It has never been more possible to track the entire attendee’s journey, but taking full advantage entails familiarizing yourself with all the different data sources and collection methods available. How do event planners get a complete picture of the […].

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Do You Really Have Them at Hello? Rethinking Your First-Timer Strategy

Velvet Chainsaw

One of my biggest pet peeves is the way some conferences approach first-time attendees. Being intentional and having a plan for how you welcome someone who is experiencing your conference for the first time is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a smart attendee acquisition strategy. It’s a pivotal time to onboard and help them make connections that will last throughout the conference, and, hopefully, throughout the years as they become repeat attendees.

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How to Handle the Unexpected at Your Events

Hubilo Blog

There is a saying in the military that goes “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy” The phrase has entered the civilian world’s lexicon to mean something a little more basic, but it’s still a helpful tool to keep yourself mentally prepared when planning projects or events. The best way to think about it is to understand that no matter how well you think you have your events planned, once it starts, things can, and normally will, go wrong.

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Can Events Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?

PCMA Convene

In August, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published a special report that spelled out the disastrous environmental impacts of unsustainable agriculture and its potential to intensify the effects of climate change. At the same time, it’s estimated that there will be 2 billion more mouths to feed over the next three decades.

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Infographic: What Events Need to Know About Instagram Stories

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Think Instagram is just a place to post beautiful pics of your event? Think again. This unique social media platform is an effective tool for turning viewers’ interest into tickets sold. And the more you know about using the platform’s features, the better your results will be. Take Instagram Stories — one in five posted […].

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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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Attendease Wins Best Attendee Management Tech at #ETL19

Attendease

We are pleased to announce that Attendease has been nominated for two categories under the Event Tech Awards 2019: Best Event Management Platform , and Best Attendee Management Technology, and we are taking a trophy home! The awards are now in their seventh year and it's the most important recognition awards in the event industry.The Event Tech Awards recognizes the achievement of companies delivering outstanding digital and technological solutions to the events industry and it takes place in Lo

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David Adler BizBash Live interview: the best formats for live experiences

Conferences that Work

At BizBash Live DC , BizBash CEO and Founder David Adler and I took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Building for a wide-reaching interview on the best formats for live experiences in front of an invited crowd of several hundred meeting professionals. Here’s an annotated video of our 20-minute conversation: Annotated video. 00:00 How the thousand-year history of conferences affects the way we meet today. 02:20 Lectures are terrible ways to learn. 03:00 The forgetting curve and how it reduces

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Engaging attendees with engaging event technology

Gallus Events

Engaging attendees is a trick that the most successful events are able to pull off. Event technology plays a major part! And here is how…… One of my favourite phrases in the world of events was uttered to me by Jeff Hurt, a brilliant event professional based in Texas: he described his hot take on events: “Participants, formally known as the audience” he said to me.

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5 Nonfiction Books That Every Event Professional Should Read

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Maybe you read to relax. Or to learn. To pass time. Or to look smart. All good reasons. Or maybe you don’t read at all, but have been meaning to start. Regardless of your motive, reading is no doubt good for you. It has been proven to boost intelligence in kids and make you more […].

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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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How to Market Your Events in the Philippines: What Data Doesn’t Say

EventBank Insights

81% of people in the Philippines use social media to send messages every day. 64% of internet users in the Philippines say that what they read on social media influences their purchasing habits. At EventBank we’ve been engaging with events in the Philippines for years, and we’ve collected some great tips and tricks for marketing your event in the Philippines by speaking with the local professionals themselves.

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Better Safe Than Sorry: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan

Endless Events

If you’re stuck in a jam, today’s talk on event crisis communication is for you! And even if you aren’t, the title says it all – better safe than sorry. Because event planners always have a million things on their minds, thinking about what could go wrong isn’t top of mind. However, we never really know what can happen.

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Event Tech Live unveils Launchpad Competition winners

Event Industry News

The winners of the acclaimed Launchpad Competition have been unveiled today with the champs taking home considerable prizes. Linguali, Ticketpass and Venuebility were the delighted winners of the top, second and third prize respectively with Linguali taking home the top prize of £5,000 worth of Event Industry News advertisement. A panel of expert judges came to the decision after considering each of the companies’ five-minute pitches that they presented on the Expo & Engage Stage.

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Grow Your Online Publication Through Live Events

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Online publications and live events might seem like strange bedfellows. But they’re actually a uniquely suited match. Adding a live component to an online publication is a great way to engage your current readership. It’s also a smart tactic for widening your audience. Events can help get the word out and attract readers who may […].

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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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10 icebreaker ideas for your next event

Eventbrite UK

Icebreakers aren’t just intended to get people talking, they can set the tone for your whole event and will have an immediate impression on attendees. These 10 icebreaker ideas can help get your meeting, conference or workshop off to the best possible start. Smiling faces, a room filled with positive energy, a supportive and inspired […]. The post 10 icebreaker ideas for your next event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Types of Events You Can Use to Promote Your Company

Meeting Application

When you’re running a business, there are so many different things you need to take care of. Promoting your company is one of the necessary things on your schedule and something you need to think about and apply constantly. Although content marketing and typical advertising are probably on the top of your priorities list, there are other ways for you to promote your company.

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Renée and Aaron’s Beautiful Wedding at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique

EventSource

Looking for some glam inspiration when it comes to your big day? Look no further than Renée and Aaron’s dazzling wedding that incorporated bright and bold colours and tons of luxe elements. The result? A sophisticated evening that took place, fittingly enough, at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique. Planned by the creative and brilliant minds at Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique , this celebration of love had no shortage of beautiful touches and memorable moments.

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Event Tech Buyer’s Guide 2020 is brimming with the latest #EventTech solutions!

Event Industry News

Event Tech Buyer’s Guide 2020 is brimming with the latest #EventTech solutions! Everything you need to know in the world of #EventTech can be found in one place thanks to our latest edition of The Event Tech Buyer’s Guide. Available for the next 12 months, this guide is completely FREE to download and is brimming with the latest trends, news, tech and solutions that is invaluable to the modern event professional.

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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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How To Celebrate In Style: The Hottest Holiday Party Trends of 2019!

Endless Events

It’s time to learn the ho-ho-ho-hottest holiday party trends of the year! So, Halloween has come and gone. Which means that the holiday season is fast approaching. And as event professionals, we’re already thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. But we’re sure we’re not alone in this, and you’re also wondering how you can take the holidays to the next level.

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How to Incorporate Videos Into Your Corporate Event

Stova

Video killed the radio star, but it certainly increased audience engagement. Videos are one of the best tools to excite your prospects and attendees. Moving images, striking visuals, audible testimonials and highlights stimulate our senses and serve as a powerful form of communication. We’re here to walk you through event video ideas and encourage you to begin brainstorming on three different types of videos throughout the stages of your event.

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Mexico’s Events Industry Feels the Sting of Tourism Board Closure

Skift

Inspirato's oceanfront Villa Buenaventura residence in Los Cabos, Mexico, boasts five bedrooms, a private beach, a private pool and multiple hot tubs. Inspirato Skift Take: One destination — Los Cabos — is well-positioned to deal with the sudden closure. The resort city is showing other destinations a path forward after funding cuts. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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ESSA announces finalists for 2019 ESSA Awards

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlists for the annual ESSA Awards, which will be presented during at the ESSA Chairman’s Dinner and Awards Night 2019 being held at Arena MK on Thursday, November 28, 2019. The ESSA Awards made their début at the 2017 ESSA 10th Anniversary Conference & Snow Ball, and have grown from three to five categories.

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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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Increasing Productivity in the Workplace: The Four Day Work Week

Endless Events

Increasing productivity in the workplace has been a hot topic in the past few years. And issues such as work-life balance, the motto “work to live, don’t live to work”; have sparked quite a few conversations. It’s no secret that the amount of hours people work decreased over the past century. But the question remains. Should people work even less than 40 hours, thus increasing their productivity?

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Consolidation and Integration for Events

Stova

We recently partnered with Event MB for a webinar discussing the findings of their research involving 1500 event professionals on the use of event technology.

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Los Cabos Is a Model for Mexico’s Events Industry After Tourism Board Closure

Skift

Hilton resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Cities in Mexico are looking to Los Cabos as a model to ramp up their own events industry in the wake of the closure of the country's tourism board. Thomas Hawk / Flickr Skift Take: Los Cabos' name recognition and infrastructure give it a huge advantage, so it makes sense that it emerged as a leader in the events space.

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