Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 10, 2017
In order to design relevant education and networking experiences at our conferences, we need to be focused to the point of obsession with our target audience. Over the past 18 months, we’ve carefully scrubbed and analyzed the attendance of 20 major conferences. These projects had an aggregate attendance of 110,000-plus participants with registration revenue in excess of $30 million.
Conferences that Work
JULY 10, 2017
There are some things that the meeting industry doesn’t like to talk about in public. For example: Revenue models. (Who actually paid for all that sybaritic F&B? You’ll never know.). Clients from hell. (They might figure out it’s them I was talking about and I need the business.). Women and people of color’s frequent under-representation on stage. (‘Nuff said.).
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Picatic by Eventbrite
JULY 13, 2017
Have you started your event promotion? Do you have marketing images set up on Google, Adroll and Facebook? Are you ready to push send on that A/B split test email? Great! You are well on your way to successfully promoting your event. However, now you need to think about what you are not doing. What […]. The post 5 Promotional Mistakes To Avoid For Your Next Event In 2018 appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.
Gallus Events
JULY 10, 2017
In November, we will run a “Homeless Hackathon” in Glasgow. We were stirred into action by a front page article and investigation by a Scottish newspaper, which stated that “one person dies on the streets every week in Glasgow” Yes, that’s Glasgow, in Scotland, one of the richest countries in the world. As an event organiser, who currently lives in Barcelona, there isn’t much I can do to address the homeless situation in Glasgow.
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Eventinterface
JULY 12, 2017
On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. She has won the International Live Events Association awards in Marketing Design in 2014,15 and 16 for her design suites for Baldwin & Lyons Race Weekend.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
JULY 11, 2017
Event management and planning comes with many challenges! Client retention might be the biggest one. So, how do you ensure customers and attendees are satisfied enough to come back again and again? Don’t worry – it’s actually much easier than you’d think! There are simple steps you can take to ensure you are relating to attendees, […]. The post Event Planners ~ Do You Know How To Retain Clients?
Gallus Events
JULY 11, 2017
After our familiarisation trip to Dresden and Leipzig we asked the other attendees what they thought of the trip? Here’s a few responses: “Captured the spirit of both locations and provided the inspiration to return.”. “Dresden and Leipzig are certainly among the first German cities ranking for MICE programs.”. “Being an event and incentive travel organiser, I am always looking for the positively unexpected.
Eventinterface
JULY 11, 2017
As we speak with meeting and event professionals for our Interviews with Planners series, we continue to be amazed by the variety of books that help these talented professionals in their jobs as planners. See what other meeting planners read to help them excel in their careers. A must read for Sarah Sebastian with Rose Gold Collective is Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Set Godin.
EventMB
JULY 11, 2017
Getting traffic to the exhibit floor is only part of the success necessary for your vendors and sponsors. Help them get more sales once attendees are at their booths with these ideas. Do you really need one more thing on your plate? That question was likely met with a resounding NO! But helping your exhibitors […]. The post 12 Tips to Help Exhibitors Get More Conversions by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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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
BizBash
JULY 11, 2017
“It’s all about creating experiences at the event that attendees will remember: a message you want to communicate. Technology is.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 12, 2017
Halloween is now the third most popular festival in the UK. Thinking of organising your own celebration? Get inspired with these 10 Halloween event ideas. The post 10 Ideas For Spooktacular Halloween Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
PCMA Convene
JULY 11, 2017
Going Green Will vertical farms crop up at your next conference? . Imagine a lush garden — springy and green, overflowing with arugula, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and more. Now imagine that it’s vertical, indoors — and growing on site at your next conference. . EXPERIENTIAL F&B. Vertical farming made it happen at MPI’S World Education Congress 2017 , as MGM Grand Chef Norris Kelly served conference attendees fresh salads made with ingredients taken directly from a vertical garden along a wa
EventMB
JULY 10, 2017
Your stick men and scribbled stars may actually help you to become a better event professional – yes really! Here are 11 reasons why you can justify your doodling. Scientists have discovered that doodling activates the part of your brain that allows you to stay focused, retain information and grasp new concepts. The default mode […]. The post Why Event Planners Should Doodle More by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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BizBash
JULY 14, 2017
Though technology and real-life experiences often clash, in the case of meeting planners the two event elements are equally important.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 12, 2017
Gone are the days of solely relying on food critics to be the ones that propel your Food & Drink event into a success. Say hello to Instagram influencers. The post How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Food & Drink Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
JULY 10, 2017
More people than ever are flocking to watch live music, with attendance at concerts and festivals at an all-time high. A new report found that there has been a 12% rise in audiences at live music events over the past 12 months, bringing £4bn in to the UK economy and providing a welcome boost for […]. The post UK music industry gets boost from 12% rise in audiences at live events appeared first on Event Industry News.
EventMB
JULY 13, 2017
The events industry – an exciting, vibrant community that we adore working in (most of the time at least!). But there is also a dark side too. Here are 19 unsavoury elements of the world of events and what we can do to make it better. Researching this post has been a true eye opener. […]. The post The Dark Side of the Events Industry by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].
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.
BizBash
JULY 12, 2017
Since the start of 2017, Canada has been celebrating its 150th anniversary of Confederation with a number of official ceremonies.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 13, 2017
With summer in full swing, why not try and take your restaurant to the streets so you can expand your brand and grow your revenue. The post How to Take Your Restaurant on the Road This Summer appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
SmartMeetings
JULY 10, 2017
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. Finding a host city for a key meeting can be a geographic Rubik’s cube of schedules and locations that can seem impossible to solve. This short list of places, spaces and notations compiled by the travel risk management company On Call International can help narrow down the options. These 10 cities offer accessibility, lots of space, affordable accommodations and that little something special. 10.
EventMB
JULY 12, 2017
Announcing an event, or making a big product announcement, opens you up to all sorts of mishaps. Preparation really is the best medicine. Try these ideas to cut down on the likelihood of something going terribly wrong at your event. You’ve dreamed up a perfect event announcement or drum roll at your event and then […]. The post 9 Ways You Should Never Announce Your Event by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
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BizBash
JULY 13, 2017
How does one event planner—or in this case, one city—plan seven events for one conference? In the case of the.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 10, 2017
In order to maximise ticket sales, you need to market to people at every stage they go through when considering their purchase. Ready to sell more? The post Boost Sales at Every Stage of Marketing Funnel appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
PCMA Convene
JULY 10, 2017
Listen in as Convene TV hosts Carrie Ferenac and Kimberly Bottom unpack Convene ‘s July cover story featuring five of the fastest-growing trade shows in the U.S., and the secrets behind their success. One show’s formula for growth? It’s all about data research. [Supported by Discover Palm Beaches.].
EventMB
JULY 12, 2017
Over half of the United States is watching livestreamed video on a regular basis. Now is the time for eventprofs to take back TV. If you’re not livestreaming your events, why not? Recent research by the consultancy firm, Magid, has found that a majority of US internet users (56%) watch livestreamed content at least once […]. The post Your Attendees Are Livestreaming – What Are You Doing About It?
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BizBash
JULY 12, 2017
Once considered a bit of a boondoggle or an "extra," teambuilding outings and activities are now widely recognized as essential.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 11, 2017
There are many comedy events that come and go. So how do you ensure yours is here to stay? Pete Gionis provides the expert insights. The post 7 Steps to Selling Out Your Comedy Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2017
Written by Daniil Shcherbakov – Business Development Director & Kirill Malyshev – Head of Content at Radario Machine Learning is perhaps one of the main technological trends of the recent times. According to a research, about 60% of companies use this technology somehow in their business. Obviously, this is not just a beautiful term, but […].
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