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 11 Practices to Keep Ahead of the Competition as an Event Planner

All Seated

Myspace. Blackberry. Nokia. . What do they all have in common? All three were dominant market players. Then, within a short time, they lost their top-dog status to up-and-comers who disrupted the status quo. . Just like these examples illustrate, there is more to a booming business than getting to the top. As any event planner knows, running a business successfully requires tremendous flexibility and adaptability – anticipating and responding to new trends, and finding new solutions to customers

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Why Is Wi-Fi at Events Still So Bad?

Skift

Attendees use their laptops in the dining area of an event. O'Reilly Conferences / Flickr Skift Take: A lot of the same issues that plagued conference Wi-Fi 10 years ago are still around today, even as good internet becomes more and more of a necessity. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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The Smallest Details Can Bring Out the True Flavor of Your Event

Maritz Global Events

Johnny Cupcake’s recipe for success breaks the mold, but it’s a great case study for events searching for new ways to “surprise and delight” their guests. Johnny Earle (his actual last name), isn’t an event strategist. And even though his name may suggest so, he’s not even a baker. Almost 20 years ago, Johnny created a t-shirt brand from scratch. His stores look and smell like bakeries, but instead of pastries and treats in his refrigerated cases, he has culinary-themed t-shirts.

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Successful Event Registration Confirmation Email: Examples

GEVME

If you have an event website or application that asks a new user to confirm their email address when registering, a conference registration confirmation email will help make the registration process easier and more convenient for the user as well as allow you to increase the conversion rate of visitors to users. About registration confirmation emails.

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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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Live Streaming Events: the 2020 Guide

EventMB

We surveyed 1,500 event professionals and the majority agree that engaging Attendees is the most crucial element of planning experiences. Event professionals do often a good job at engaging attendees live but what about the army of online attendees? Live streaming can add that tech element to your event and create an interactive platform […]. The post Live Streaming Events: the 2020 Guide by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Best Examples of a Successful Event Invitation Email for Corporate Events

GEVME

The event begins with an invitation. It is the invitation that will come into the hands of a potential visitor to the event, and this will be the first personal point of contact. Just as a business card is important for a successful businessperson, the business event invitation email is necessary for a successful event. About event invitation email.

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Event chatbots: Maximize ROI and enhance attendee experience

Eventbase

AI-powered personal assistants are having a moment in the spotlight. Google Home, Siri, and Amazon Alexa have made it normal to expect personalized information in an instant—indeed, a manual Google search feels increasingly archaic. Event managers wanting to tap into this trend need look no further than incorporating an event chatbot into their event app.

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How to Add A Seasonal Twist to A Regular Event

Eventbrite UK

You already run a regular event and have established a formula that works, but what if you want to introduce some Christmas cheer to the proceedings? We take a look at established event organisers across the country and their plans for festive fun. See if Santa can make an appearance Whatever your usual event line-up, […]. The post How to Add A Seasonal Twist to A Regular Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Tips for Small Businesses to Plan, Manage, and Launch Successful Events

Event Smart

Successful events require a lot of planning, management, and promotion. Whether you’re organizing a business conference, charity events, or training classes, it’s important to pay close attention to the details. With this in mind, in this article, we’ll share some quick, actionable tips to help you plan, manage, and launch successful events. #1: Decide on […].

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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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A Day in the Life: Music Festival Director

Picatic by Eventbrite

What’s it like to organize a festival? Whether you’re looking to scale your existing one, or just want to know what to expect, we have outlined a day in the life of a festival director from sunrise to sunset. A day in the life of a festival director – from sunrise to sunset.Click To Tweet […].

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How to Convince Your Boss That it’s Time to Upgrade Your Event Management System

Attendease

We know how hard it is to get budget approved for new software, but it’s equally difficult to get buy in to switch into a completely different platform. Whether you have outgrown your currently system, or feel like your current software is too clunky, considering a new solution may be the best path for you. But how do you get buy in from your team and/ or from your boss?

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How The Weather Can Ruin Your Event

Gallus Events

While it can obviously be difficult to predict the weather months in advance, there are several steps you can take to avoid it being as big a problem. How the weather can ruin your event……… Let’s set the scene. You’ve spent months on end planning for your event. You’ve got your marketing strategy down to a tee and have hundreds upon hundreds of guests booked to come along.

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12 Stories of Events Gone Wrong and Lessons Learned

Eventbrite UK

From bombs to unwelcome gatecrashers, unreliable weather to angry crowds, 12 experienced organisers share their 'horror stories' of events gone wrong. The post 12 Stories of Events Gone Wrong and Lessons Learned appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Don’t Drop the Ball This New Year’s Eve

Picatic by Eventbrite

Don't drop the ball this New Years Eve. Here are our suggestions on how to make this year's celebration the best one yet.

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Event Tech Live 2019 Preview

EventTechBrief

Event Tech Brief is a proud media sponsor of Event Tech Live. Boasting five stages, 150 exhibitors and more than 70 educational sessions, the event is brimming with all the ideas, solutions and contacts essential for the modern event organizer. The five stages are each dedicated to a different sector within the event industry, allowing visitors to tailor their learning experiences and attend sessions that will most benefit them.

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Guest blog: The event industry gets serious about sustainability

Event Industry News

By Chris Farrell, MD, Impact Reporting. Social value is an umbrella term used to describe any initiative that makes a positive contribution to society and the environment such as smart resource usage, working with suppliers that are social enterprises, providing good working conditions and environmental sustainability. Demonstrating a commitment to social value, welfare and sustainability is now an integral part of succeeding in the UK event sector.

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Talent to Tickets: How Collage Club Grew from a Friend’s Gathering to a Successful Workshop Series

Eventbrite UK

This is the third part in our Talent to Tickets series, where we speak to DIY creators about how they turned their hobby into an event series. Stumble upon one of Steph’s workshops and you’ll find mountains of magazines, bundles of clippings, and rainbows of colourful paper ready to be chopped, sliced and pasted into […]. The post Talent to Tickets: How Collage Club Grew from a Friend’s Gathering to a Successful Workshop Series appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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2019 Fall Catering Trends from 10 of Toronto’s Top Catering Companies

EventSource

While we’re sad to bid adieu to our long daylight hours and warm, sunny temperatures, we’re still pretty stoked for the changing colours, crunchy leaves, and crisp breeze that comes along with Fall. Now, if you love food, you already know that fall’s also one of the most exciting times to play both host and guest at a special event!

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Wi-Fi’s Frustrating Lack of Progress at Events

Skift

An event attendee works on her laptop. Wi-Fi issues remain a challenge at large events, even as the need for a strong, consistent connection increasingly grows. JD Lasica / Flickr Skift Take: Many planners treat Wi-Fi as an afterthought, when really it's become a central part of the event experience, just like food or beverage. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Sound City Ipswich organisers highlight demand for more music events

Event Industry News

The organisers of a brand-new multi-venue music festival in Ipswich have said there is a need for more small- to medium-sized venues in the town. Liverpool Sound City partnered with the Smokehouse in Ipswich to demonstrate the town’s live music capabilities. The event sold-out with around 800 tickets bought to see performances at the Smokehouse, Corn Exchange, Manor Ballroom and The Cornhill.

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How to Promote an Event on Social Media in 12 Steps

Eventbrite UK

One of the best ways to spread the word about an upcoming event is through social media. With several platforms to leverage, you can get the message to different segments of your audience according to where they are active online. To maximise your social media event marketing efforts, however, it pays to put some strategy […]. The post How to Promote an Event on Social Media in 12 Steps appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Ask the Expert: The Importance of Event Insurance

Eventsforce

No matter how well you plan an event, things can always go wrong. A delegate may take a bad fall. Your AV equipment may get damaged by a leak. Or bad weather may force you to cancel the event altogether. In fact, preparing your events for all kinds of eventualities, especially around things like accidents, terrorism and national disasters has never been so important.

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Education vs Experience: Do You Need A Degree To Make It In The Events Industry?

Endless Events

It’s the oldest dilemma in history – education vs experience. And when it comes to the events industry, it’s more than normal to ponder for a bit. In an industry where experience oftentimes seems to overtake education, which one has more weight? If you want to become an event professional, should you invest in education first? Or is it safer to immediately jump into the field to get your hands dirty?

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Evolving Event Design with David Ball from Brandfuel

Event Industry News

The second lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 14th October. Brandfuel, the award-winning London based creative agency produces major experiences for Google and other global brands year on year. This includes designing the internationally acclaimed Zeitgeist event in the UK for the last 14 years.

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The Guide to Dry Hire Venues

Eventbrite UK

While plenty of venues provide everything that an organiser could require to host an amazing event, there’s also a lot to be said for hiring a blank canvas and adding your own individual flourishes. Find out what approach works for you with our guide to dry hire venues. When you want an extra level of […]. The post The Guide to Dry Hire Venues appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Cannabis Moves Into the Mainstream Meetings World

Connect Your Meetings

It’s a late summer evening outside Denver and about 100 executive-level attendees, amid of a corporate retreat, are enjoying dinner at an exclusive estate. The setting is swank: chandeliers, stained glass, fine china, stemware and linens. The menu is equally so, created by a notable chef who’s pairing his haute cuisine with fine wines and… marijuana.

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Use These Four Onsite Activations to Drive Event Engagement

Stova

While event apps are essential to the modern attendee experience, we’ve noticed a recent trend in requests for onsite activations that don’t necessarily involve an app. Often, these onsite activations help drive attendee engagement throughout the event journey, providing upgraded and unique experiences at the perfect time. Here, we’ve highlighted four useful examples.

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Officially the best Christmas parties in London at Tobacco Dock!

Event Industry News

Tobacco Dock battled tough competition to take home the gong for Best Christmas Party Venue in the London Venue Awards 2019. Of course, Tobacco Dock is far from being just a Christmas venue – the team were delighted to be awarded Bronze in Best Summer Party Venue for Skylight and Silver for Best Customer Service +500 attendees, so you can rest assured your event is in capable hands!

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