Hubb
AUGUST 7, 2019
It used to be enough to get high satisfaction ratings from attendees and call an event successful. But as meetings have gotten more expensive, executives have higher expectations. They want to know how those satisfaction ratings translate into pipeline and return on investment.
Picatic by Eventbrite
AUGUST 6, 2019
You don’t need to stare at a screen for hours a day to sell more tickets to your event. To help you reach your goals, we’ve put together a series of posts with the tips and tricks you need to upgrade your marketing — in just 15 minutes a day. This is post two of […]. The post Sell More Tickets in 1 Month: Your Week 2 Plan appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 8, 2019
You’ve just wrapped up a major event. You’re exhausted, you’re happy — and you’re curious. What did your attendees think about your event? How about sponsors? Are they likely to support your event next year? Surveys tell you exactly what attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders loved about your event and what you can do to make […]. The post 21 Survey Questions to Ask After Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 6, 2019
For those of you who organize large annual conferences and trade shows, there undoubtedly is a chicken-vs.-egg debate. On the one hand, your organization might receive as much as 50 percent (or more) of your event’s revenue from supplier investments in exhibits, sponsorship and advertising categories, making it a priority. On the other hand, you have the attendees or customers — the currency we use to get suppliers to invest in our events in the first place.
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Eventmobi
AUGUST 9, 2019
Events may happen for a variety of reasons, but the planning process is often heavily rooted in establishing an amazing attendee experience. Our customers often reach out to us, looking for ways on how they can use their event app to maximize the overall experience they want to offer to their attendees. We wanted to share some insights with you related to the main features of our Attendee Dashboard and how they can help to add a personal touch that will give your attendees the best experience in
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GEVME
AUGUST 8, 2019
The busy event season is the time for all kinds of promotions, bright pop-ups, and othe r ideas to activate a brand. In this article, we share the best ideas for brand activation and brand integration for your future events. What is brand activation? The brand activation definition assumes the art of driving consumer action through brand interaction and experiences.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 5, 2019
I have switched my personal finance software from Quicken 2007 to SEE Finance. For twelve years, I used the venerable Quicken 2007 to manage my personal finances; a lifetime for software these days. Later Quicken versions never matched the functionality of the 2007 version, which has consequently remained extremely popular. But software platforms constantly change, and Intuit recently announced the functional death of Quicken 2007 in two ways: one that can be worked around, and one that really
BizBash
AUGUST 6, 2019
Alison Slight, co-owner of event firm Candice & Alison, discusses her event work in Toronto and Dubai.
Picatic by Eventbrite
AUGUST 7, 2019
It’s been a very busy year for us on the music front and coming off of FlyCon — Eventbrite’s annual music client conference — our commitment to the independent live music industry is stronger than ever. On that note, we’ve got some exciting new hire news to share. Now, the career histories of the folks […]. The post Eventbrite adds music industry vets to its lineup appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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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
Eventory
AUGUST 8, 2019
What do events and hitting the road have in common? It would seem that these are two completely separate activities. However, if you think about it properly, the whole process of organizing an event is not much different from organizing a trip. How so? Find the answer in the brand new e-book “The Bumpy Road to Event Management Success” .
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 7, 2019
When Matthew Carver wanted to shine a light on British cheeses, he decided the best way to reach people was through their stomachs. So he set about creating the tastiest toasted cheese sandwich possible. Today, more than six years since The Cheese Truck rolled into south London’s Maltby Street Market, Matthew and his partner Taylor […]. The post Passion to Project: The Cheese Bar Turns Dairy-Focused Events into an Education appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 8, 2019
Event professionals from agencies, the corporate sector and a variety of technology companies will be treated to an open-air BBQ at Tresham House Gardens, Red Lion Square in Holborn, on Wednesday 11 th September 2019. Last year, the lab hosted over 100 event professionals to celebrate all things ‘techy’. This year – again with major sponsorship from Event Tech Live, the Event Technology Awards and Evolution Dome – the BBQ promises to be bigger and better.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 9, 2019
The United Nations want to know how it can help the meetings industry better reach its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. (Courtesy UN). For the first time since the member states of the United Nations adopted a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 and created a 2030 Agenda toward Sustainable Development, the international body will hold a summit to assess the initiative’s progress.
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Endless Events
AUGUST 6, 2019
Here at Endless, we figured it was more than time we talked about planning sustainable events. As an industry, it’s extremely important that we are involved in the discussion of topics that matter for the world. And it’s even more significant that we choose to look at the bigger picture and think globally. Both as human beings and event professionals, we must be aware that our actions have a certain impact in the world.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 8, 2019
We talk a lot about influencer marketing and how effective it can be when promoting events. But are you convinced yet? We decided to hear from one of the experts! Milica Kostic is a tech blogger and contributor at SmallBizGenius, Techjury, Fortunly and Hosting Tribunal. She is specifically interested in marketing, technology, customer and employee experience. […].
Event Industry News
AUGUST 5, 2019
Universal Pixels supplied the video package and crew for the Spice Girls’ hotly anticipated comeback tour, which featured a video-rich show design. Universal Pixels worked with Production Manager Tony Gittins, Creative Director Lee Lodge, Set Designer Jason Sherwood, Content Designer Kate Moross, and Video Director Jon Shrimpton to create the huge double-sided video ring in the centre of the stage, two large screens on the wings, and a header of video across the entire width of the stage, includ
Stova
AUGUST 8, 2019
Our recent whitepaper, Tech-Savvy Planner Secrets , surveyed planners to find out how they use event apps. The results offer a unique window into how top planners strategize when it comes to apps. Specifically, when asked about which features they use to drive engagement, clear patterns emerged, revealing how planners use features to keep their attendees engaged.
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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.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 6, 2019
Currency Research’s event team, including Shaun Ferrari, a managing director, hit the ground running with wildfires forced them to change the location of the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in November 2018. Trouble started early — as in 4 a.m. Pacific time — for the Currency Research team organizing the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar (ICCOS) last November.
Eventtia
AUGUST 6, 2019
Looking to turn your small-industry trade show into a world-renowned event? In this article, we explore learnings and best practices from some of the world’s largest trade shows on how to organize a successful large-scale event.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 9, 2019
Because it’s Friday and we wanted to finish the week off on a light note, we pulled together a list of the top items event professionals cannot go without during an event. Approaching the Delegate Wranglers Facebook group , Event Industry News asked, what’s in your event survival kit, to gauge what items event professionals deemed as essential for successfully making it through an event. .
Skift
AUGUST 7, 2019
Ballroom at a Signia Hilton. Hilton Skift Take: This report is worrying, especially since other industry players are starting to say the same thing. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.
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Maritz Global Events
AUGUST 6, 2019
When most people find a job they love, working alongside people they truly care about, they feel settled and they’re not going anywhere. For Karla Bauman, however, that means it’s time to find a new, exciting challenge. 2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years.
Eventtia
AUGUST 8, 2019
Have you ever left a conference or trade show feeling like you didn’t get the best bang for your buck? You spent hundreds of dollars traveling across the country to attend an event and left feeling underwhelmed by the experience.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 8, 2019
On today’s episode of Event Industry News’ weekly podcast, our journalist, James Dickson, spoke to Universal Live’s Neil Clappison. Neil is the commercial manager for the live event production company and used this time to discuss what he described as the “growing trend” of interactive content. Running since 1990, Universal Live knows a thing or two about producing a successful live event.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 9, 2019
Is your daily routine leaving you tired and burnt out? Do you find it hard to build up the energy to get even the smallest tasks done? You’re not alone. The job of event professional is consistently rated one of the most stressful—a condition that can lead to stagnation. But even the most junior meeting manager knows that nothing gets the blood flowing like crossing things off a checklist.
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Tigris Events
AUGUST 9, 2019
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PCMA Convene
AUGUST 9, 2019
Condé Nast contributing editor Mark Ellwood tells attendees at the Destinations International Annual Convention that $1.1 trillion is earmarked for airport construction worldwide. The doesn’t excite climate activists. (Nathan Weber). When Condé Nast contributing editor Mark Ellwood kicked off the second day of the Destinations International Annual Convention in St.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 5, 2019
EventWell has announced that it will be launching its new mental health first aid training courses during this year’s Event Wellbeing Week, #EventWell19, taking place Monday 16th to Friday 20th September. The new MHFA two-day course, held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September, will see attendees who complete become qualified mental health first aiders, and earn a certificate from MHFA England.
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