Stova
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
As an event planner, you’re a natural problem solver. But when you’re knee-deep in the planning process, problem on top of problem is just plain unpleasant. To help you be as prepared as possible, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten event challenges planners face today, along with tips on how to overcome them.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Care to join us for some stimulating conversation about multi-hub meetings? Well, then you are in luck! Because this week’s episode of Event Tech Podcast is all about this up and coming, exciting topic. Everyone who works in the event industry knows the power of meetings. And who says we have to stop at single-hub meetings? If you think that should be the case then this episode is about to change your mind.
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Eventsforce
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In your inbox, every week. Sign up here. This month’s round-up of top technology stories includes an interesting analysis on Airbnb and its efforts to make further inroads in the events industry, following its launch of a new search tool for business travellers. We also look at some cool new tech which event planners can experiment with including a new venue finding website, RFID wristbands that come with pretty handy safety features and a VR event tec
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Taken from a survey of over 800 event professionals, these three trends are shaping the competitive landscape of conferences and corporate events. The post Corporate Event Management Best Practices appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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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.
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Virtual reality has carved out its spot in the special events industry as a great way to collaborate with clients and creative partners. It has been used to sell prospects on venue spaces and design schemes, as well as streamlining the creation of floor plans and layouts. However, VR can play another important role on an internal basis: staff training.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
“I am crazy but I’m not alone.” —participant evaluation comment. Someone wrote “I am crazy but I’m not alone” on the paper evaluation form for the first edACCESS peer conference in 1992. The next year we printed it on a banner above the entryway to the event, and it’s been been edACCESS’s official motto ever since.
CadmiumCD
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Written by Jake Fabbri, VP of Marketing at Fonteva. Want to boost attendance at your next conference or event and get guests excited about all your association has to offer? Follow this event website guide! When your members are looking for information on your association—from the latest news to calendar updates—your website is one of the first places they’ll look.
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Great volunteers are the secret to a successful event. They give first and last impressions, so they make or break the event for which you've been planning all this time. So there's nothing's more important than a well-managed recruitment process. Read on to discover the complete guide for successful volunteer recruitment process. 1. Description. Let your volunteers know what they're getting into.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Your conference strategy should include a plan to inject fresh content or experiences each year as part of an ongoing improvement process. There are a million ways to make these improvement plans. Some work and many don’t. Working with one of our clients, we devised a simple framework to help develop innovative plans for meaningful and lasting change.
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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
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Bar crawls are a nightlife staple. People love a night out on the town complete with tasty drinks. What they love even more is when they don’t have to plan out the details (especially after a few microbrews). However, any city worth its salt is bound to have bar crawls galore booked out every weekend. […]. The post Plan and Market a Killer Bar Crawl in 4 Steps appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Today is a great day. I am very happy to announce that EventMB has been acquired by Skift. I started EventMB in 2007 from a desk in my apartment in Southern Italy. I was very excited from day one, but I would be lying if I said that I always knew it was going […]. The post EventMB is now part of Skift! by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Ravinia, the Chicago music institution, featured the hometown performer at its gala for the first time, and planned an evening that put her on center stage in more ways than one.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Every event comes with its own set of challenges. But if you depend on event ticket sales to make a profit, it doesn’t matter whether you organise a national conference or a local wine tasting — you will always be looking for ways to sell more. So, if you’re looking to increase your ticket sales […]. The post 6 Simple Tricks for Increasing Your Event Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
This is a guest post by Marin Bright, the founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, a community of event professionals obsessed with inspiring brilliant experiences. Event professionals have a lot on their plate already, so budgeting for meetings is no easy feat. More often than not, these meetings come with high price tags — and […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
We are very excited to once again release research that will inspire event professionals for the next year. Just for you: 50+ actionable tips from a 350-event research report on sustainability, collaboration, transformation, and inclusion. What if you could change your event forever? This is the burning question that fuelled this report. We will showcase […].
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
The Television Academy's official after-party will have a dramatic ceiling installation, a menu of small plates, and a new philanthropic mission.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Dominic Perez-Silva and Patrick Forrester don’t just organise events at Oval Space, they attend events at the venues and have done so since it all began in 2013. As a result, they’ve been uniquely placed to watch this previously rundown urban space grow into one of London’s most versatile venues. From hosting corporate functions and […]. The post Leading by Example: Oval Space Bans Single-Use Plastics appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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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.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
We’re excited to welcome you to Eventbrite’s new product updates blog series where you’ll learn about a number of improvements and new launches we’re introducing based on your feedback and unique needs – all designed to create a more intuitive event creation, promotion, and management platform. The first update in this series is an all-new event […].
Skift
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The leading online resource in the events industry, EventMB, is now part of Skift's growing family of travel media platforms. EvenMB/Skift Skift Take: Skift has been covering the business of meetings and events for the last three years, and now with EventMB as part of our family, we become the largest independent media source in the events industry as well. — Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventBank Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Digital transformation has become a 21st-century buzzword. It refers to the fast-paced changing dynamics of new technologies, the internet and how we use both to experience the world around us. For event attendees, digital transformation (also known as DX) has the power to transform how we engage with live events and equally provides a new way for event organizers to engage with us.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
This is a guest post by Steven Robertson, Marketing Manager at Entertainment Nation, one of the UK’s top entertainment agencies based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Entertainment Nation are dedicated to matching event planners with their perfect entertainment, and here Steven talks us through how to hire the perfect entertainment for your event. Hiring entertainment is one of […].
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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Email marketing is a major component of any event marketing strategy. But if you’re sending the same generic email invitation to your entire list, you’ll want to rethink your approach. Jupiter Research found that marketers can improve conversion by 355% and revenues by 781% by sending more targeted emails. And it all starts with a […].
Skift
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Hilton Singapore introduced wellness options for meetings and events. Hilton Skift Take: It only makes sense that business travel — including meetings and conventions — would incorporate more aspects of the wellness movement. While industrywide changes are happening, it’s debatable whether they’ve made a real impact on the lives of business travelers yet. — Leslie Barrie Read the Complete Story On Skift.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
By Toby Heelis, CEO, Eventopedia. With the rise of the climate protection movement, the event industry is forced to take a look at certain practices and become more sustainable. Not only is climate change an urgent global issue, but also increased consumer awareness means that events just have to step up and do better. . Planning a sustainable event covers many aspects such as venue choice, waste reduction & management, resource use, transport and more.
Brown Paper Tickets
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
If you’ve ever planned a free public event, this will sound familiar. You promoted your event, got over 60 “yes’s” and the total attendance ends up to be about 5, including yourself and your dog. So you drag all the leftover food home and sob into the extra bottles of wine, wondering why so many people said, yes, when they really meant no. Low attendance is often the case for free public events, especially for first-time event organizers.
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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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Event-goers come to Eventbrite’s event discovery site every day to find things to do. They search by date, price range, place, and category to drill down to experiences just right for them. If your event matches what they’re looking for, it will appear in their search results. But just because your event comes up does not […].
Skift
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Attendees sit outside during an event at a former agricultural college in Devon, England. Increasingly, meeting planners are choosing sustainable locations and organizing activities focused on the environment. Transition Network / Flickr Skift Take: Planners are starting to embrace their role in addressing climate change — and are moving beyond just surface efforts to preserve the environment and local communities.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Looking for a go-to event technology solution that maximises pre- and post-event engagement gives personalised matchmaking and networking solutions and offers year-round marketing? Zerista’s event app encompasses all this and more. Founded in 2008, Zerista (a Simpleview brand) created a customisable event app that is backed by its world-class support team.
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