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Why Event Planners Fail at Networking
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JULY 23, 2019
Darrah Brustein is a Forbes writer and founder of Network Under 40, a series of networking events for professionals in Atlanta, Nashville, and Baltimore.
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The Role of Future Event Planners
EventMB
JULY 25, 2019
This is a sponsored post by Omnience. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. As long as there are events, planners will be around to ensure they run smoothly.
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Six Rules to Ensure a Lasting Event Legacy
MeetingsNet
JULY 23, 2019
Organizations can leverage the total benefit their events bring to destinations, building stronger brand recognition and reputation for themselves. Corporate and association meetings often leave a positive impact across a destination that goes beyond simple financial benefit.
What I remember from high school — and why
Conferences that Work
JULY 22, 2019
High school feels like a dream. Fifty years later, few distinct memories remain. I’ve only stayed in touch with one friend from those days, so there’s almost no reinforcement from reviewing and remembering the past. And yet there are some experiences that still retain power.
A Practical Guide to Measuring Event Success
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Best practices for creating a useful post-event survey
Eventmobi
JULY 25, 2019
You spent hours upon hours planning and managing your event. That’s why understanding what worked and what didn’t is crucial to making sure your attendees come back next year.
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Make a Splash Using Event Tech With Inspiration from Fitter & Faster
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JULY 26, 2019
Improving on excellence is part of Fitter & Faster’s mission. The company provides swim clinics and camps for competitive swimmers all around the United States, as well as in Canada and the Bahamas. Their students are already good — but they come to the camps to be great.
Where to start with online events
Gallus Events
JULY 24, 2019
There is no getting away from it. If you have an events business you simply must start looking at online / digital elements of your event. But where to start with online events? One of the busiest areas for our consultancy this year has been around online events.
Tips To Successfully Plan Your Next Conference Event
InitLive
JULY 23, 2019
Conferences are some of the best places to meet like-minded colleagues within the same industry or creative individuals who share similar interests. In an increasingly interconnected world where relationship is key for business, conferences are a must-have for proper networking.
Trade Show & Exhibition Planning Guide
GEVME
JULY 23, 2019
Do you know how to plan a trade show? Want to find out? GEVME will give you some actionable pieces of advice. Use our guide to trade show planning and achieve memorable exhibitions that are organised in a highly successful way. About trade shows & exhibitions.
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4 Places Event Creators Have Been Caught Sleeping On the Job
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JULY 23, 2019
The stress of being an event creator can occasionally inspire some odd thoughts. Sometimes you catch yourself staring with jealousy at your pets, wishing you had the luxury to snooze for hours on end, interrupted by nothing more than a call for dinner you didn’t have to lift a finger to make.
The 30 Best Event Survey Questions to Steal Now
EventMB
JULY 23, 2019
54% of event planners cited surveys as a tool they use to gauge attendee satisfaction and overall event success, but how do you know what questions to ask and when? Achieving a good response rate and obtaining useful survey data is a matter of asking the right questions at the right times.
10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi
Endless Events
JULY 26, 2019
Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) WiFi when they come to your event.
26 Floral Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram
BizBash
JULY 23, 2019
These colorful photo feeds from florists around the country are chock-full of creative inspiration and ideas for your next event
How to Start a Party Planning Business with Little to No Money
Picatic by Eventbrite
JULY 23, 2019
You envision a Gatsby-worthy celebration, a bash guests will be talking (and Instagramming) about for weeks. There will be plenty of cocktails, mocktails, sequins, and glitter. But there’s one little problem. You don’t have the money to pull off the party you picture.
Best Event Management Software of 2019
Planning Pod
JULY 25, 2019
Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps.
Forecasting the future of event technology by Cvent’s Tim Sutter
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Tim Sutter, Cvent’s regional business development manager, made his predictions on the future of event technology while reflecting on past equipment and services during Confex North.
How A Technical Producer Will Take Your Event To The Next Level
Endless Events
JULY 22, 2019
If you work in the event industry, then you’ve heard of a technical producer. But how much thought have you paid to this role? And how much credit do you give to a technical producer? Well, you know that here at Endless we’ve covered the topic of labor several times.
Why You Should Make Live Experiences Your Go-to Form of Self-Care
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JULY 24, 2019
Mobile devices are making us feel lonelier–at least according to one-third (33%) of Americans who reported feeling that way in a recent survey of 2,020 U.S. adults (conducted by the Harris Poll* on behalf of Eventbrite). Even major tech companies are aware of the negative side effects of constant screen time and are building features […]. The post Why You Should Make Live Experiences Your Go-to Form of Self-Care appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Eventbrite
How to Host a Safe Event: Advice from Emergency Management Experts
SmartMeetings
JULY 22, 2019
Hope for the best but plan for the worst. We hope that everything goes to plan at all your events but sometimes it doesn’t. A glitchy AV system or a sick keynote speaker may seem like disasters on event day, but are you ready if a real emergency hits?
ETL replay: Where will the next decade take event technology?
Event Industry News
JULY 26, 2019
This footage has been kindly captured by our friends at First Sight Media – firstsight.media.
Getting the Most Out of Your Events Within Events
atEvent
JULY 23, 2019
Savvy B2B organizations are always looking for ways to accelerate the sales pipeline. One highly effective tactic is creating an event within an event, which could be a pre-event breakfast, a cocktail hour, or a demo or breakout session at a conference.
Nobu Is On A Roll
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 26, 2019
The very first Nobu Hotel—a 182-room tower within Caesars Palace Las Vegas—recently commemorated its fifth anniversary with a sushi, Champagne and caviar celebration on the private terrace of the 10,300-sq.-ft., 35,000-per-night Nobu Villa, the crown jewel of Caesars’ hotel-within-a-hotel.
2019 ACM Awards Weekend: How to Make a Polished Volunteer Management Program
InitLive
JULY 23, 2019
We've all heard of the Academy of Country Music Awards Weekend -- but not everyone knows that it's run primarily by volunteers.
Who is eating your logo?
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2019
Promotional merchandise is an important tool for getting your brand and message out there to your customers, prospects and even your own employees. Eat My Logo provides a really fun and tasty alternative way of doing this.
Ashley Strachovsky, Event Prof & Rising Star – #EventIcons 174
Endless Events
JULY 23, 2019
Another week, another iconic event prof! And for today’s episode, we’re proud to welcome our two amazing hosts, Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey and Brandt Krueger, and a very special guest. Ashley Strachovsky is an event prof and a 2019 Bizbash Rising Star.
Focus on Inclusivity and Design an Event that Welcomes Everyone
Eventtia
JULY 23, 2019
We’re all talking about logistics, planning, and attendee experience, yet we tend to forget about one of the most important challenges when running an event. Inclusivity is neither a trend nor a fad.
Promoting Your Festival Event Hashtag: The Ultimate Guide
InitLive
JULY 25, 2019
You probably know that Twitter was the first to use hashtags to promote a topic or event. And now, they're being used throughout all the major social media channels by companies and individuals alike to promote special events.
Episode 2: Evidence uncovered in A.C.T National’s mock trial
Event Industry News
JULY 26, 2019
In the second episode of A.C.T National’s mock trial (aimed to demonstrate the court procedures to event professionals in the event of an accident on site) the jury (the audience members) heard evidence regarding the incident.
How to Organise an Event: 10 Essential Steps for Every Event Planner
Eventbrite
JULY 24, 2019
You’ve got a great idea but how do you translate that passion into a full-blown event? Look no further, our handy event planning guide includes a step-by-step approach to help you become an event organising pro! When it comes to arranging a successful event, preparation is key.
How to Connect the Offer and Demand at Your Trade Shows
Eventtia
JULY 23, 2019
What makes trade shows truly valuable for your attendees? Is it the possibility of visiting multiple stands and enjoying the brand experience different companies offer? Or maybe it’s the knowledge speakers share during panel sessions? Yes and yes, but it’s also about their networking experience.
New (Free) Report Unveils Venues’ Lack of Transparency
EventMB
JULY 24, 2019
We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at innovative venues to date, featuring a review of 400 venues and the 22 most impactful innovations in sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and experience design.
Annual client appreciation dinner 2018 tops previous years at Landing Forty Two
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2019
For the first time in three years, one of London’s top advertising agencies was looking for a new venue for its client appreciation dinner. Creative events agency, Kit & Caboodle were engaged to manage this event and conduct an extensive venue search throughout central London.
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