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10 Moments We’ve All Experienced During a Site Visit

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Event planning is a tough job but if you can keep your sense of humor, it’s also a lot of fun. Here are ten site visit moments we’ve all had while working in the event industry. An event planner’s job is so glamorous, isn’t it? Throwing parties all the time like the Most Interesting Man […]. The post 10 Moments We’ve All Experienced During a Site Visit by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Use pair share to quickly improve your conference sessions

Conferences that Work

In less than three minutes, you can improve almost any conference session with pair share. The technique is simple: after pairing up participants and providing a short period for individual thinking about an appropriate topic, each pair member takes a minute in turn to share their thoughts with their partner. (More details can be found in Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation.).

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6 Event Management Tips for Every Event Planner

Event Farm

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. Thanks for your contribution, Sarah! If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.

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7 Simple Ways to Build Your Confidence Every Day

Eventbrite UK

Does your self-esteem need a boost? Discover these seven simple tricks you can use to build your confidence on a daily basis. The post 7 Simple Ways to Build Your Confidence Every Day appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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9 Reasons Why 9 to 5 Doesn’t Work If You Are An Event Planner

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If you are an event planner you soon realize that you don’t have a traditional 9-5 job, which can be good and bad in equal measure! Today as modern life get busier and business hours expand, the 9-5 working day is becoming more and more questionable. Here are 9 reasons why traditional working hours particularly […]. The post 9 Reasons Why 9 to 5 Doesn’t Work If You Are An Event Planner by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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3 Ways to Use Event Farm for Killer Email Design

Event Farm

A guest's event experience begins with the first email correspondence. It's crucial to make a good first impression, and well-designed outreach emails are key. The right event emails can help impress your invitees and. get the right people in the room at your next event. When it comes time to create email designs, start by identifying the purpose or goal of your outreach efforts.

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8 Questions We Ask Before Sponsoring an Event

Eventbrite UK

Can you answer these 8 questions that sponsors ask before committing to sponsoring an event? If so, you could just secure that lucrative deal. The post 8 Questions We Ask Before Sponsoring an Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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12 Unique Goody Bag Ideas for the Ultimate Event Swag

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Everybody loves free stuff. Here are 12 unique goody bag ideas for the ultimate event swag. Many conference bags are unoriginal. Another pen or paperweight isn’t really something to get excited about. You want attendees to leave an event delighted about the swag they brought home, splashing the event and goodies across social media and […]. The post 12 Unique Goody Bag Ideas for the Ultimate Event Swag by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Top 5 Event Planners: Orlando

Social Tables

Just Events! Group. This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Florida Coast to Coast. Florida Coast to Coast is a Global Events Partner with decades of experience in travel, incentive planning and full service events.

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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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Tour D'States East Coast Preview: DC, NYC & Boston

Event Farm

We’ve got a busy week at Event Farm! Tomorrow we’re kicking off our Tour D’States roadshow on the east coast, hosting our first event on our home turf in Washington, DC, before we head to NYC and Boston. At our series of small, educational events that we'll be hosting throughout the month, attendees will hear from experts about the future of event and experiential marketing, and will have the opportunity to network with industry peers.

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25 Inspiring Event Flyer Designs

Eventbrite UK

Take inspiration from these 25 breathtaking event flyer designs by graphic designers from around the world. The post 25 Inspiring Event Flyer Designs appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Your Annual Meeting Is Boring – Refresh it with These Smart Ideas

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When someone sees an old picture of you and remarks you look the same, that’s a compliment. When it’s said of your event, you have some work to do. Here are a few tips to help. You’re boring. We hate to say it, but everything about your meeting is predictable. You’re cutting-edge for a time […]. The post Your Annual Meeting Is Boring – Refresh it with These Smart Ideas by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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10 Steps To Start an Event Management Business From Home

Event Planning BluePrint

Many event planners start an event management business from home because it’s cost effective. When you’re just getting started, it feels like there are loads of things to do, learn and take care of. Before making headway and preparing your list of things to do to start an event management business from home, it’s important to know why you want to be in business in the first place.

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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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Glisser launches Microsoft PowerPoint add-in to transform event presentations

Event Industry News

Event Technology Startup Glisser announces Microsoft PowerPoint Add-in and $1m growth investment. Glisser is the must-have presentation technology that’s banishing ‘death by PowerPoint’ by making presentations interactive and shareable. Glisser brings event organisers, presenters and delegates together for the first time in a seamless digital offering.

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5 Ideas & Tactics for Using Data to Increase Fan Engagement

Eventbrite UK

Fan engagement is key to creating loyal, valuable supporters. Follow these 5 expert tips to unlock their full value with a smart approach to data. The post 5 Ideas & Tactics for Using Data to Increase Fan Engagement appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Facebook Keeps Innovating in #Eventtech – Will Others Follow?

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Facebook has once again announced some significant changes that reinforce a firm belief that events is where the tech game is at. Here is what you need to know. It is once again a great day for event technology. Facebook made announcements that confirm a very keen interest in events. Why is this good news […]. The post Facebook Keeps Innovating in #Eventtech – Will Others Follow?

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Facebook Just Launched an Events Discovery App – Here’s How to Use it for Events

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Facebook bills its Events feature as a tool to “connect to your audience and empower them to spend time together in the real world.” The feature draws over 650 million every month, that’s 100 million people use Facebook events every day. Now, Facebook has built a standalone app specifically for discovering and joining events, with integrations to […].

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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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Eventlogic solution delivers for a wide range of Shocklogic’s festival clients

Event Industry News

Eventlogic, an integrated software and hardware suite, has been a real hit amongst Shocklogic’s festival clients across the summer including the likes of the Moondance, OFF Sonar, FOUND and Zumba festivals. Shocklogic, providers and suppliers of event management software, has had significant success with its solution that works without the need for an internet connection […].

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9 Fresh Ways to Promote Your Food & Drink Festival

Eventbrite UK

To be sure you have a busy food and drink festival full of happy punters and vendors, try these 9 fresh promotional ideas. The post 9 Fresh Ways to Promote Your Food & Drink Festival appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Who’s the Ken Bone of Your Event?

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Ken Bone is unanimously the winner of the latest presidential debate. Do you have a Ken Bone in your event? If you don’t know who Ken Bone is, you are probably not into politics or you don’t like the Internet. During the last presidential debate, one of the crudest ever, there was a moment of […]. The post Who’s the Ken Bone of Your Event?

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Event Planning Apps: Top 30 Apps for Event Planners

Social Tables

Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining. Brittany serves on the Event Committee for the Dallas Autumn Ball and the Membership Committee for the Dallas chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES).

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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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Imagination wows Paris Motor Show with Virtual Reality experience for Jaguar Panasonic Formula E

Event Industry News

To welcome Jaguar back to motor racing and allow members of the public to experience the excitement of the Jaguar Panasonic Formula E race car, global creative agency Imagination, in partnership with specialist VR production studio REWIND, has devised a first-of-its-kind fully immersive Virtual Reality experience for the Paris Motor Show 2016. The exhilarating seven-minute […].

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6 Conversion Rate Optimisation Tools to Try

Eventbrite UK

Is your event website performing as well as it could be? There’s only one way to be sure and that's by using these Conversion Rate Optimisation tools. The post 6 Conversion Rate Optimisation Tools to Try appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Bosses, Clients, and Co-workers…Oh My! 5 Ways To Manage Expectations

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Do you find yourself constantly creating “miracles” or stressing over unrealistic expectations? Here are some tips to manage and maintain those high expectations from bosses, clients and co-workers. “High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.” – Charles F. Kettering, American Inventor, Engineer, Businessman I am a firm believer that high expectations […].

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4 Ways Event Planners Can Use Snapchat Successfully

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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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One month to go – Event Technology Awards 2016

Event Industry News

There is just one month to go until the winners of the Event Technology Awards (ETAs) 2016 are announced. The glitzy ceremony will take place at the stunning pop-up venue Supernova in London’s Victoria Embankment Gardens on Wednesday 9th November. This year’s list of amazing finalists features all sectors of the event industry and includes […].

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The Top 10 Trends in Event Branding

Eventbrite UK

In this webinar, Kate Patay, VP of NACE & Director of SEARCH Foundation, gives you 10 ways to brand your event & the leading trends in event branding. The post The Top 10 Trends in Event Branding appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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10 Reasons Why Your Clients Ask For Discounts and What to Do About It

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Why does it always seem like everyone is looking for a discount these days? Here are 10 different scenarios all eventprofs will encounter and how to handle them! There are a variety of reasons why a client might need or desire a lower price, but finding a way to maintain your business while valuing your […]. The post 10 Reasons Why Your Clients Ask For Discounts and What to Do About It by Kelli White appeared first on [link].