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5 Ways to Engage Millennials at Your Next Event

Quickmobile

If I had a dollar for every time a Gen Xer heckled me for wearing ripped jeans, I’d have enough money to buy a house and enjoy avocado toast. All jokes aside, it’s no secret that Millennials are inherently different from their Generation X counterparts. Things that entertain us Millennials (think Starbucks, avocados, pumpkin patch photo shoots), may not interest Gen Xers — and that’s ok.

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15 Event Promotional Opportunities

EventMB

The right event promotion attracts the demographic and attendees you want to your event. Here are some of the best opportunities you have for drawing a crowd. Even if you are the best event planner in the world, if people don’t know about your event, they won’t come. With the ever-competitive event market it is […]. The post 15 Event Promotional Opportunities by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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6 Things you Need to Know About Dating an Event Organiser

Eventbrite UK

The beginning of a new relationship is fast-paced, but just how fast-paced is it when you are dating an event organiser? Here are 6 tips that might help. The post 6 Things you Need to Know About Dating an Event Organiser appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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‘WCW’ Event Series: Our Favorite Insights from the First Event

Event Farm

Last night we officially kicked off our Women Crushing It Wednesday event series, and we’re so excited by the response and for the upcoming events in the series (stay tuned!). We’ve covered in previous blog posts how we’re thinking about and planning our WCW events , and we’ll continue to do more of that—like when we host a webinar about it next week, which you can register for by clicking here.

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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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Fulfilling the Hierarchy of Needs using Your Mobile Event App

Quickmobile

This blog was originally published on August 4th, 2014. It has been expanded and edited for updates and accuracy. . After reading Jonah Sachs’ Winning the Story Wars , we really started to think about who attends events and how an app impacts their experience, particularly when overlaid with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. We know the typical reasons for attending a meeting are to drive education, support required CEU acquisition, and to meet people with whom we have a common interest o

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10 New Venues in Philadelphia for Winter Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Philadelphia eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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How to Bounce Back From an Unsuccessful Event

Eventbrite UK

Empty seats, tumbleweed in the aisles…if you've experienced an unsuccessful event where no one turned up, follow these 10 steps to recover. The post How to Bounce Back From an Unsuccessful Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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More Marketing Isn’t the Answer

Velvet Chainsaw

A strategic look at your marketing spend, as well as what you spend on your attendee experience, can be telling. According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. After studying 100 or so meetings’ profit and loss (P&L) statements in great detail, I can confirm that this expense line item varies greatly.

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How Difficult Clients Can Make You a Better Event Planner

EventMB

Have you ever had a client so difficult, you considered leaving the industry? If so, we’re glad you didn’t. It may have actually been a boost for your professional development. Here’s what you probably gained from the experience. In college, I signed up for every class this one professor taught. He was unbelievably hard, demanded […]. The post How Difficult Clients Can Make You a Better Event Planner by Christina Green 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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Holiday Party Ideas 2017: 13 New Corporate Gift Ideas

BizBash

From party favor ideas to thank-you presents, here are some corporate holiday gift options, ranging from charitable to personalized, that.

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How to “Sell” Your Event Ideas to Clients or Managers

Eventbrite UK

When you have a great event idea, it’s incredibly frustrating if it’s immediately shot down. Follow these 10 steps to get buy-in from any stakeholder. The post How to “Sell” Your Event Ideas to Clients or Managers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 Things Planners are Thankful for

SmartMeetings

Colorful turkey cut-outs and pumpkin-spiced everything should clue you in —Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Meaning, the pressure is on to be thankful. Although being a professional planner comes with a great deal of stress, travel and lack of sleep, there are a lot of good reasons people eagerly enter the field each year. Need some help getting started on a thankful list?

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17 Runways For Event Staging Inspiration

EventMB

Stay away from boring, traditional setups and use runways or catwalks as brand activation tools, to enhance themes, or provide an immersive experience at your next event. From colors and props to custom builds, these runways will blow your mind and make you want to walk the catwalk yourself. Traditionally used in fashion events and […]. The post 17 Runways For Event Staging Inspiration by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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See the Colorful Ways This Gala Celebrated Human Rights

BizBash

Every year, the Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner attracts thousands of guests and renowned speakers. This year, 3,500 people gathered.

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The Anatomy of an Ideal Event Ad

Eventbrite UK

Creating the perfect event ad can be tricky if you don't have insights into what works best. Enter ToneDen, the social experts who have the answers. The post The Anatomy of an Ideal Event Ad appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Linking Virtual Meeting Attendees With F2F

PCMA Convene

The American Academy of Ophthalmology Lobby. Hybrid meetings typically operate in silos. Face-to-face attendees discuss topics in session rooms, while virtual attendees connect in online chat forums. Sure, there might be opportunities for those at-home viewers to submit questions, but the two worlds stay fairly separate. At its 2017 Annual Meeting at the New Orleans Ernest N.

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How To Win In 2018: Make It Personal

EventMB

If you’re struggling with attendance and ticket buying for your event, the problem may lie in a lack of personalization. Here are some ideas that can help you reach your intended audience and ensure they hear you over all the noise. Attendance can be a major challenge for most event planners. One of the main […]. The post How To Win In 2018: Make It Personal by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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 New Venues in Dallas/Fort Worth for Winter Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Dallas/Fort Worth eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Infographic: The World of Millennials in 2017

Eventbrite UK

Millennials in 2017 are fascinating to study and findings from a recent study we conducted are invaluable to event organisers targeting them. Discover more. The post Infographic: The World of Millennials in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How to Measure Event ROI and Map the Value You Create

Eventtia

There’s no universal formula on how to measure event ROI. The vast majority of articles you’ll find online focus mainly on assessing social media engagement, satisfaction surveys, or app data insights. Although those are all important factors to consider, let’s be honest: you won’t invest a significant amount of money or massive effort into planning […].

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This Trend in Pricing May Change the Way You Think About Events

EventMB

There’s a new trend in event pricing. Well, not so new, but it’s picking up supporters and increasing event revenue. It may just change the way you look at pricing tickets. If you fly with any of the bargain airlines in the U.S. like Southwest, Frontier, United’s economy class, or Spirit, you likely had a […]. The post This Trend in Pricing May Change the Way You Think About Events by This Trend in Pricing May Change the Way You Think About Events appeared first on [link].

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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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10 New Venues in Phoenix/Scottsdale for Winter Meetings and Events

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Here's a look at new Phoenix/Scottsdale eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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5 Reasons Your Event Could Be Cancelled (And How to Avoid Them)

Eventbrite UK

There are many reasons out of your control that could result in a cancelled event. Here are 5 common examples and how you can avoid them. The post 5 Reasons Your Event Could Be Cancelled (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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What to Ask Your Caterer or Hotel About Sustainable Dining

SmartMeetings

Sustainable. Farm to table. Local. Buzzwords, or baloney ? There’s no doubt groups today increasingly want to know where their food comes from—how it was raised, and where it was raised. And the trend toward fostering wellness as well as productivity in meetings continues. So, experts say it is increasingly incumbent upon planners to parse the language used by chefs and catering staff at hotels and other meeting venues.

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How To Get More from Wearable Event Technology [Case Study]

EventMB

This is a case study from Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Event technology doesn’t have to rely on a screen-based device. This case study explores how Behind the Scenes and Hilton got the most out of wearable technology for their leadership conference. ##abovethefold## The Event Hilton America’s Leadership Conference 2017 took […].

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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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Moe’s Hits the Road With Mobile "Tour de Burrito"

BizBash

Hardwood floors, a long custom-made dining table, and large picture windows have transformed a simple box truck into a dining.

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Organising an In-Demand Design Fair

Eventbrite UK

Suhayl Laher of Tiles Direct provides some top tips on how you can go about producing the most in-demand design fair of 2018. The post Organising an In-Demand Design Fair appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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4 Apps for More Planner Love (Networking)

SmartMeetings

The most successful technology aims to connect people—just look at Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth. Social media benefits all users , especially since the services have become facilitators in most areas of life. So, using social media to network is a clever move, and we’re not just talking about LinkedIn. A variety of apps introduce like- minded professionals on approachable and casual platforms.