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Ditch the Buffet for Shared Plates at Your Next Event

PCMA Convene

New research suggests that sharing plates of food leads to improved negotiations, an idea that business events professionals could use to enhance cooperation at events. Are you planning a team-building activity or brainstorming workshop at your next event? The results of a recent study by Ayelet Fishbach of the University of Chicago and Kaitlin Woolley of Cornell University would indicate that the way you serve a meal before or during the program could enhance cooperation among participants.

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The Golden Rules of Event Volunteer Retention

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If your event relies on the help of volunteers, then you know how difficult recruiting them can be. A person’s time is valuable - and asking them to spend a chunk of it with you doing work, for no pay? Well, that’s tough. The good news is, most people are happy to volunteer their time for a cause or organization that matters to them. But getting them to return for your next event (so you can spend less time recruiting) depends on their experience the first time around: how well they’re treated b

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Digital Distraction: Is this a Problem at Events?

Eventtia

People are looking at their phones constantly. Whenever they walk, eat, go to bed, or attend events, the smartphone always seems to be in their hands. This keeps them from fully experiencing their immediate environment or engaging more with physical reality. Is this a problem for the events industry? This is the question we’ll be trying answer in this article.

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The 2019 Guide to Event Marketing: Strategies, Ideas, and Examples

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Whether you’re interested in coordinating smaller networking events or large corporate events like conferences, creating an event marketing strategy has serious benefits for your business. But it’s not easy — event planning requires a supreme level of organization, time management, and communication skills that can’t be learned from a book. Whether you’re just starting out […].

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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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Leveraging Team Learning at Conferences

Velvet Chainsaw

Traditionally teams from organizations attend a conference with a divide-and-conquer game plan, as they split up and attend as many different sessions as they can. The challenge with that strategy is that it’s very unlikely any real change will occur when the one team member who experienced the learning returns to work. Will they share what they’ve learned from a session?

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14 Unique Fall Wedding Reception Ideas

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Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio.

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Getting Paid: 3 Things Event Professionals Need to Know About Payouts

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Events are expensive. You have to cover the upfront costs — like paying vendors and securing a venue — out of pocket. But as tickets are being sold, you can have access to that money so you can pay with less stress. Payouts, which are how you get paid for tickets sold on event management […]. The post Getting Paid: 3 Things Event Professionals Need to Know About Payouts appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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6 Tips for Choosing Your Event App Provider

Event Age by Swapcard

Looking for an event app and not sure where to start? You're not alone. We often hear from event organizers that choosing the right provider is a challenge.

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5 Fundamentals to Running A Successful Free Event

Eventbrite UK

Running a free event? Learn how to tackle sponsorship, budgets, managing volunteers, minimise no–shows, venue sourcing and free event promotion ideas. The post 5 Fundamentals to Running A Successful Free Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Has San Francisco just banned the use of facial recognition at events?

Event Industry News

San Francisco has become the first US city to prohibit the use of facial recognition from local authorities such as law enforcement and transport police. Legislators voted 8-1 in favour of the ban and if the law passes another vote, which it is expected to do, it will be put into effect in June this year. Supporters of the new law stated that this type of technology infringes on people’s right to privacy.

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The Event Planner’s Top 8 Must-Watch Netflix Picks

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After a long day of event planning, your couch and Netflix is exactly what you need to decompress. Whether you’re looking for a feel-good comedy, an educational documentary, or a gripping thriller, some streaming therapy is sure to help you unwind. Here are eight shows that are perfect for viewing when you’re off the clock […]. The post The Event Planner’s Top 8 Must-Watch Netflix Picks appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Behavioral Science In Event Design: #EventIcons Episode 165

Endless Events

We’re about to get down to the nitty and gritty of behavioral science in event design! This topic will probably send every event professional into overdrive. At the end of the day, events are all about people. Events are about changing behaviors. And behavioral science teaches us about people, what they want, want excites them, and why. As such, knowing these things can be a true game-changer when it comes to event design.

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How Online Donations Can Shape Your Fundraising Event Strategy

Eventbrite UK

When a fire strikes an iconic building, images of the destruction spread rapidly through social media. Seeing the painful images, the sympathetic public acts fast to set up online fundraising campaigns and raise funds for the relief effort – all before the fire brigade have barely put out the flames. The ability to fundraise online […]. The post How Online Donations Can Shape Your Fundraising Event Strategy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Events Industry Council Honours Recipient of IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Council, in partnership with IMEX, awarded the 2019 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award to Global Climate Action Summit before an audience of hundreds of industry leaders at an awards gala during IMEX Frankfurt last night. The IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award was designed to recognise event professionals who are driving sustainability forward through innovation, collaboration and idea sharing.

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Gen Z is for Zen

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There’s no question that health and wellness has become a priority for people as they seek out ways to live fuller lives. But are they truly adopting wellness as a lifestyle, or just another fad? Insights from the Eventbrite platform, which powers millions of events a year, argue in favor of the former. From extended […]. The post Gen Z is for Zen appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Events

Eventtia

Social media has become a popular tool for marketing events. It’s completely transformed the event marketing industry. This blog post will highlight how to use LinkedIn to market your events.

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How to Make Your Event’s Social Media Photos Stand Out [With Examples]

Eventbrite UK

Sub-par social media photos are no longer an option in today’s saturated social feeds. Quality visual storytelling is essential, and everyone from your local cafe to your favourite music festival has an Instagram. With such a massive influx of visual content on people’s feeds, it has become crucial to share your event’s photos in real-time […].

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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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emc3 introduces new policy to improve mental health wellbeing in the workplace

Event Industry News

It has been widely circulated that employment in the events industry is demanding, and not without reason. Being ranked the fifth most stressful job in the world, event organisers are in charge of ensuring their events run without a glitch and are held accountable if not, resulting in mounting pressure from venues, suppliers and clients. emc3, an events agency based in London, is actively doing more to improve mental health wellbeing in the sector, starting with improving their own corner of the

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Family Events: The 5 Questions Parents Need Answered Before Buying

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If you think face painting and balloons are all it takes to attract today’s parents to your events — think again. “There are too many options to choose from,” says Scary Mommy and Today Show Parents Contributor Melanie Forstall Lemoine. “If you want me and my family to attend your event, there are specific needs […]. The post Family Events: The 5 Questions Parents Need Answered Before Buying appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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PCMA EduCon 2019: Can the Meetings Industry Hack Homelessness?

PCMA Convene

William Thomson (center) will take part in PCMA’s hackathon on homelessness in June during EduCon 2019. In January, he, David Peckinpaugh (left), and Joe D’Alessandro (right) participated in the Convening Leaders session “Finding Solutions to Social Justice Issues from Homelessness to Human Trafficking,” (Jacob Slaton). According to the psychologists who measure such things, we’ve become a lot less empathetic over the last few decades.

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How To Use Retargeting Ads to Sell More Concert Tickets

Eventbrite UK

Are ads following you? When you browse for a product, service, or event on your laptop or smartphone, do you then see ads for it wherever you go online? That’s called retargeting, and if you’re not using it in your marketing, you’re missing out on a lot of ticket sales. Retargeting is a way to […]. The post How To Use Retargeting Ads to Sell More Concert Tickets appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Historic Bristol theatre launches new conference packages

Event Industry News

Following on from the multi-million-pound redevelopment, Bristol Old Vic theatre has launched it’s Day Delegate Rate packages for those looking to host conferences in the Grade 1 listed Coopers’ Hall, which sits as the star of the event spaces in the venue. As a former banqueting hall, inspired in décor by its Georgian routes with high ceilings and huge overarching windows, the event space seems set to continue to play host to great food as Bristol Old Vic has teamed up with top South West cater

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Google IO And Microsoft Build: Exploring The Future Of Technology

Endless Events

Today on Event Tech Podcast we explore Google IO and Microsoft Build. You already know this is your go-to source on all things tech. So on this week’s episode, we’re talking about two of the biggest developer conferences in the world! Both Google and Microsoft took center stage on their respective events to talk about their technologies.

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11 Tips for Adding Child-Care Services to Your Events

PCMA Convene

Some hotels now offer complimentary daycare for conferences attendees staying at the hotels. The Kids for All Seasons program at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World includes access to the Splash Zone (center) and The Hideout game room/play area (right). (Don Riddle/Four Seasons). Many conferences and conventions fail to offer child care to participants, but more event professionals are calling for the service as a standard practice.

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5 Steps to Accelerate Sales Velocity from Events with HubSpot

atEvent

Marketing professionals are often looking to improve their events strategy and find the tools and resources that can give them the best return on their hard work. atEvent CEO, Uzair Dada was recently asked to contribute to this subject matter for the HubSpot blog. In his post, he covers how Marketers can connect their lead capture tool with HubSpot to take necessary steps to accelerate their sales velocity.

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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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Eventbrite powers new ticketing functionality for Facebook events

Event Industry News

The new product enables small businesses and entrepreneurs to more easily create and sell tickets to events directly on Facebook. Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global ticketing and event technology platform, and Facebook have announced the launch of Ticketing on Facebook, powered by Eventbrite — a platform-based offering from Eventbrite that brings new ticketing functionality to Facebook.

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Automatically Calculating Revenue On Prints

Caterease

Automatically Calculating Revenue On Prints Caterease Version: 20 Category: Account Manager Date: 05/20/2019. The post Automatically Calculating Revenue On Prints appeared first on Caterease.

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9 Standout Keynote Speakers to Watch

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur. Booking keynote speakers is a high-impact event decision that’s loaded with risk. Hire a superstar and attendees will be raving for months to come. Hire a dud and some may never come back. Over the past few months, I’ve been conducting my own informal best-keynoter poll, reaching out to dozens of fellow event organizers to get their nominations.