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Double Ticket Sales, Increase Revenue

Picatic by Eventbrite

Events have a lot of moving parts. There are a multitude of items that need your attention in order to create a fluid and memorable event. Selling tickets is probably an area that requires the majority of your attention (unless your event always sells out in minutes). Have you created a plan to increase your […]. The post Double Ticket Sales, Increase Revenue appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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Facial recognition comes to event check-in

Eventinterface

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Panos Moutafis, President of facial recognition company Zenus. We learn how Zenus’ facial recognition abilities combined with the power of Eventinterface offers planners easy facial recognition check-in for events, making the check-in process faster, smarter and more secure. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Panos Moutafis discuss the following: The benefits of facial recognition at events.

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Try This Productivity Craze to Improve Your Event

EventMB

Bullet journaling is the buzz trend of the moment, but what it is all about? Explore the applications and benefits for event professionals and how it can be adapted to improve all areas of your eventprof lifestyle. You may have heard about the latest organisational and motivational trend; from bloggers to startups to CEOs, the […]. The post Try This Productivity Craze to Improve Your Event by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Why 2017 is a tipping point for Twitter

Conferences that Work

Something is happening to Twitter, but you don’t know what it is. Do you, Mr. Jones? I started tweeting8 years ago. Though I didn’t know it at the time, Twitter would turn out to be the most important way for people to discover my work and for me to connect with thousands of kindred souls all over the world who share my specialized interests.

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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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How to Promote Your Event Before You’ve Planned It

Eventbrite UK

You've got an event going on sale without a line-up of activity confirmed - what can you possibly promote? Quite a lot actually. Let us help you out. The post How to Promote Your Event Before You’ve Planned It appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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7 Wrong Reasons for Becoming an Event Planner

EventMB

Are you considering going into event planning? Or are you currently dabbling in it and want to make it your full-time career? Whether you’re thinking about it or are already in it, you don’t want to take on the career if you’re doing it for these misconceptions. If you think this article is written to […]. The post 7 Wrong Reasons for Becoming an Event Planner by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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14 Instagram-Worthy Ideas From Beauty Industry Events

BizBash

From vintage car photo setups to bubble-wrapped rooms, these creative, interactive stunts from beauty brands grabbed the attention of guests.

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Maximising your Event Budget – Where to Scrimp & Where to Spend

Eventbrite UK

Nicola Lloyd from Washington Frank examines where you should continue to spend your budget and where you can save on costs to maximise ROI. The post Maximising your Event Budget – Where to Scrimp & Where to Spend appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Building an Event Budget: The Basics

Eventinterface

Putting together a successful event for your company tends to be a rather large undertaking, especially if the event you are organizing is a large one. One of the most important steps in the process - and the one that should be the very first step - is to build an event budget. This budget will help to direct the plans moving forward and help with the decision-making process.

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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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Are Events Ready For Live VR Streaming?

EventMB

Oculus Rift users can now broadcast their VR experience straight to Facebook Live. Could live VR streaming be the catalyst for mass VR adoption? VR (virtual reality) is here. That, in itself, is not news anymore. Nor is it news that VR is starting to make its mark in the world of events. However, you […]. The post Are Events Ready For Live VR Streaming?

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5 Cool New Tech Tools for Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here’s a roundup of five of the newest and updated technology products for events and experiential marketing.

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Why Creating Targeted Facebook Ads Is Essential for Your Event

Eventbrite UK

In order to create Facebook ads that truly turn your online audience into actual ticket buyers, you need to set up highly targeted ad campaigns. Here's how. The post Why Creating Targeted Facebook Ads Is Essential for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How to Turn Your Small Business Event into a Big Success

Eventinterface

Business events are an inseparable part of success, especially for start-ups and small businesses. Whether it is a product launch, a conference, or a general event designed to help your business connect with the media or stakeholders, a well-crafted business event often leads to many new opportunities. Careful planning and good execution are very important.

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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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Cities You Probably Didn’t Realize Are Amazing for Events

EventMB

Looking for a new space for your next event? Consider these cities that may not have made your list before. Have you ever experienced the joy of finding an “unknown treasure”? That hidden beach or that secluded restaurant with amazing food, that become an instant favorite, not just because of how wonderful it is but […]. The post Cities You Probably Didn’t Realize Are Amazing for Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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July 20, 2017: Major Comics Seller’s Comic-Con Dropout Highlights Event's Massive Growth, Toronto International Film Festival to Weigh Impact of Trump’s Muslim Ban, New L.P.G.A. Dress Code Leads to Debate Among Players

BizBash

1. MAJOR COMICS SELLER'S COMIC-CON DROPOUT HIGHLIGHTS EVENT'S MASSIVE GROWTH: Comic-Con International, which heads to San Diego this weekend, seems.

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How to Make More Money on Your Music Festival Merch

Eventbrite UK

Merchandise is a great way to increase revenue for your festival. In order to maximise this, should you stock more artist merch or festival branded merch? The post How to Make More Money on Your Music Festival Merch appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Interviews with Planners – Fiorella Neira

Eventinterface

Fiorella Neira is an event planner based in Wisconsin and owner of Neira Event Group. She produces both corporate and social events for clients throughout the state. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner? Someone once told me to hang out with people whom I aspire to be like, who also made me a little uncomfortable and challenge me to be better.

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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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3 Ways to Create an Afterlife for Your Conference

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Tracy Grzybowski, Director of Marketing at Omnipress. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Are you making the most of your conference content? Research shows that most event planners are missing a trick. Here’s how you can use the wealth of information at your fingertips to increase […].

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Customer Discovery interviews, the Lean Startup approach

BizBash

Customer Discovery has become a key element of product management education, with various methods covered in business schools and workshops around the world. As an alternative to the traditional business plan, Lean Startup suggests working on your Business Model Canvas, a one page business plan template emphasizes the finding and solving of customer problems.

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Future-Proof Tech for Large Scale Events

Eventbrite UK

Your event is one of many that takes place in the UK each year in order to stay ahead of the game and continue to grow, you need the best tech available. The post Future-Proof Tech for Large Scale Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eight Brilliant Meeting Sites Along Solar Eclipse Path

SmartMeetings

Don’t be left in the dark when the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in 99 years parades across American skies on August 21. Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time.

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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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23 More Delicious Finger Foods And Canapés

EventMB

You can never have too much food so we decided to share some more examples of delectable finger foods and canapes you can incorporate into your event menu. Canapes and finger foods can be a fun way of diversifying your food options and menu without committing on a larger scale. Offering a greater variety and […]. The post 23 More Delicious Finger Foods And Canapés by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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15 Luxurious Pool Floats for Events

BizBash

With summer in full swing, floats are a necessity at any pool party. But for planners in search of floats.

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Looking Ahead for Your 2018 Conference Registration System

Eventbrite UK

Organising a conference in 2018? Now is the time to start thinking about how you will manage registration and get ahead of the curve! The post Looking Ahead for Your 2018 Conference Registration System appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How To Choose The Right Event Management Software

TicketBud

As an event organizer, choosing the right event management software is extremely important for your success. Having spoken with organizers, many of them expressed that it had been difficult to find a software for their event. The difficulty comes from not knowing what they wanted, as well as a lot of time wasted on calls and demos with software reps that didn’t meet their needs.

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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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Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator

EventMB

In this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a Government Special Events Coordinator, here is my confession. As a […]. The post Confessions of a Government Special Events Coordinator by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Toronto's Top 100 Events 2017

BizBash

Ottawa isn’t the only place to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year. Plenty of Toronto-based events are getting in on.

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On the Door: Sell More Tickets and Collect More Data at Your Event

Eventbrite UK

Selling tickets on the door of your event is a great way to fill seats last-minute. Find out how to do it like a pro with the Eventbrite Organiser app. The post On the Door: Sell More Tickets and Collect More Data at Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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