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The best way to fundamentally improve your dull conference

Conferences that Work

I’ve been attending conferences for over forty years. Most of them are dull and largely irrelevant. This seems to be the norm, because when you talk to attendees you find they set a low bar for satisfaction, e.g. “I t’s OK if I learn one new thing a day, oh, and if I make a useful connection or two that would be great! ” For twenty years I assumed this was how conferences were supposed to be.

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10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition)

EventMB

No one wants to recreate the wheel and yet, so many templates for event presentation ppt slides look like something out of the 90s. We hear you. We’re here to help. Want design tips to make your event slides stand out? Or maybe you don’t want all the extra trouble of putting it all together […]. The post 10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Host Conferences at Unique Venues

Quickmobile

This blog contains one main point of advice: be prepared for the unexpected. What does this mean? When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting.

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Five Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Annual Conference

Gallus Events

In February Gallus Events organised the fourth annual conference for Europe’s largest blog for Personal Assistants “Practically Perfect PA” Attracting over 150 attendees to the physical event in London and over 100 watching online, we created an event that was very different from any other conference for Assistants. In this post I’d like to demonstrate how easy it is to freshen up your annual conference using examples from the “Future Assistant” conference for

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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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5 Ways to Increase Event Engagement

Marketo Events

Over the last decade, marketers’ opinions of events have gone up and down. To some, events can be a monumental waste of money. But to many others, there’s an increasing sense of value in running expos and conferences. They bring your best customers together and attract a wider audience from your target market. It’s what happens at the event that matters.

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The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events

Eventbrite UK

Micro-influencer marketing is on the rise - when executed correctly, it increases ticket sales and grows brands. Learn more from our expert guest blogger. The post The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Technology Can Turn an Awesome Event Into an Awful Experience

BizBash

Technology undoubtedly affects how we experience our world. The immediacy of information has ultimately reshaped expectations and behaviors. A quick.

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How to Pick Right Venue For Your Event’s Entertainment

Event Planning BluePrint

As an event organizer, you already know the importance of finding the right entertainer for your event. But what you may not realize is that there’s another element that can really help or hinder the success of your event: the venue. A great venue can make up for so-so entertainment (as long as the rest of the event goes smoothly). But even the best entertainer in the world won’t be able to help if the venue you’ve selected is wrong for your event.

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11 Achingly Cool Exhibition Stands We Can Learn From

EventMB

It’s time to bring the cool factor to exhibition stands and do away with the boring table top and un-enticing shell scheme setups. We need to look for engaging designs and ideas that don’t create a barrier between us and the attendees. We’ve found some amazing ideas, big and small, to help us do this. […]. The post 11 Achingly Cool Exhibition Stands We Can Learn From by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event

Eventbrite UK

Instagram Stories are fast becoming one of the most effective ways to market on a social media platform. Our infographic covers the basics you need to know. The post Infographic: Use Instagram Stories to Create a Buzz for your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Larger Than Life: 11 Oversize Rental Props for Events

BizBash

A prop can add an eye-catching element to any themed event—especially if it's oversized. For themes ranging from Las Vegas.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Event Management System, Event Partners and More

Endless Events

Decisions, decisions. Whether it’s picking out the right event management system or marketing partners for promotion, we face a dozen important decisions about our events each day. So with that in mind, we set out to give you a few tips for making the right choices for your events. Below are articles about how to choose partners for marketing, choosing event management software, and even how to run events to max out engagement.

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MeetingPlay: Shaking Up the Event App Market [Review]

EventMB

MeetingPlay offers a customizable mobile event app, designed specifically around your event objectives and offering some innovative features. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## MeetingPlay: What Is It? MeetingPlay is a mobile event app provider offering custom event apps. MeetingPlay creates all-in-one applications with more than just the standard agenda and event details, the functionality is […].

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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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Top Design Tips for your Event Page

Eventbrite UK

Your event page is a critical tool for raising awareness and driving sales, and good design should help achieve those goals. Here are some top design tips. The post Top Design Tips for your Event Page appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Come Find Your View

BizBash

Located on the third floor of beloved Chelsea Market and positioned overlooking one of the world's most innovative public spaces.

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9 Super Creative Formats to Make Your Next Meeting More Impactful in 2018

Evenium

In your meeting sessions, you want attendees who are engaged, inspired, emboldened to use their creativity, and actively participating in the discussion. To do this, it’s imperative you move beyond the humdrum traditional lecturing carried out by a few key individuals. Instead, select and structure meeting sessions in a format that encourages all participants to become a part of the conversation.You can find our Free Webinar about New Technology for Impactful & Decisive Meetings for even mor

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Attendease: A Solid Event Management Platform for Busy Corporate Event Planners [Review]

EventMB

Attendease is a cloud-based event management software and automation platform for corporate event teams running multiple events. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## Attendease: What Is It? The Attendease event management platform is an all in one tool to manage face-to-face and online events. It provides responsive event websites, event management, registration, attendee management, event marketing […].

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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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The Robots are Coming…to an Event Near You

Eventbrite UK

Repetitively providing information is a job for a machine, not a busy event organiser, which is why AI-powered chatbots are about to lighten your load. The post The Robots are Coming…to an Event Near You appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Hit the Mall: Why Your Next Event Might Be in a Shopping Center

BizBash

In the 1980s, the indoor mall was a centerpiece of the American experience—as much a social opportunity and gathering place.

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4 Simple Steps to your Brand’s Success on Instagram

Brown Paper Tickets

It is widely known that Facebook and Twitter are incredibly important aspects of event promotion and brand marketing. Instagram , however, has grown so much in recent years that it is now the third piece – creating a trifecta that cannot be ignored if you want to build a successful brand in the long term. Instagram can feel a bit daunting at first, given that it is a strictly visual platform, but with the right guidance you’ll be an expert in no time.

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Why Being Mean Won’t Help You Be a Good Leader

PCMA Convene

When Mark Lipton started researching executive leadership effectiveness decades ago, he came upon an alarming trend: A large number of the founding entrepreneurs he read about had a distinct, unfortunate personality trait — meanness. Many of us have heard stories about cold-hearted behavior of leaders such as Steve Jobs or Henry Ford, but Lipton, an adviser to major corporations, start-ups, government agencies, and not-for-profits, feels that the aggression in leaders — in particular, male leade

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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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Facebook’s New Algorithm: 5 Steps to Keep Music Fans Engaged

Eventbrite UK

Facebook have made changes to our newsfeeds and it may become harder to reach your audience. Here are a few things you can do to beat the algorithm. The post Facebook’s New Algorithm: 5 Steps to Keep Music Fans Engaged appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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7 Ways to Reach Attendees on Social Media

SmartMeetings

It’s easy to get caught up in the details of an event and neglect certain tasks. One aspect of planning that requires a prominent place on your to-do list is social media marketing. But strategic use of online platforms does not have to be a full-time job. From hashtags to Snapchat, here are some tips for tagging all the bases at your next brilliant production. 1.

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33 Ways to Increase Dopamine to Boost Your Productivity

Endless Events

Psst, hey you. Want some dope? What do you mean you don’t do drugs? Hey hold on, don’t call the cops on me! Okay, I see the confusion. I actually meant dopamine. Isn’t dope short for dopamine? No? Huh, you learn something new every day. Increase Dopamine = More Productivity. What’s dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that our brain produces to nudge us into doing stuff.

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How Being Yourself Can Help You Future-Proof Your Job

PCMA Convene

In this digital age, a common fear is that the robots are coming to take everybody’s job. But according to Judi Holler, personal branding speaker, performance coach, and speaker at Convening Leaders 2018, branding oneself in an authentic way can help individuals stand out among the competition — both human and robotic. “There has never been a more important time in life, in this age of disruption, to really embrace the fact that we are human beings , not human doings ,” Holler

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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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Manchester based Make Events hire three new team members on the back of record growth

Event Industry News

Make Events have recently employed three new staff members within the Cheshire office, following their most successful year to date, taking the total permanent headcount to 11. Founder and managing director, Holly Moore, has announced that the year-end figures will be up 131%, following a brand reposition in June and multiple new client wins including, The Hut Group, Puma and Swinton.

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9 Tax Season Tips for Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

It’s everybody’s favorite time of the year again: tax season. What should be straightforward for professional planners and their businesses can quickly turn into a nightmare, with questions ranging from “Can I write off my home office?” to “What percentage can I deduct when taking clients out?” While it may appear tricky to navigate, we consulted with the experts at TurboTax and compiled a list of 10 tips to get you started on the right path.

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Here Are Your Favorite Venues in the East

Connect Your Meetings

Your favorite venues in the East represent some of the best facilities in the country. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Below, see what you and your peers selected as prime locations to do business. Convention Centers. Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. , drew multiple votes.

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