Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

I’m excited! For over 25 years, I’ve been designing and facilitating Conferences That Work : successful, innovative, highly interactive, participant-driven events that leverage attendees’ expertise and experience to create just the conference that participants want and need. Now I’m bringing my expertise to Chicago for a 1½ day October 6 – 7 workshop, a unique opportunity for you to: Learn how to make your conferences and conference sessions far more engaging and effectiv

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EventMB

AUGUST 10, 2016

Steve Jobs’ brilliance can be applied to event management as well. Check out these quotes. Steve Jobs wasn’t an event planner but he knew innovation. Steve Jobs, innovator extraordinaire, co-founder and former CEO of Apple, left an indelible legacy. In addition to his involvement in creating and launching the iPad and iPhone, Jobs’ extraordinary vision […].

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Gallus Events

AUGUST 12, 2016

We came across StreetTeam while doing some research for a client who is running a festival next year. And we have to say, we kind of like it. We all know how important “Brand Champions” are and StreetTeam looks to professionalise that arrangement. So #EventTech of the week it is! What is StreetTeam? StreetTeam is a peer-to-peer sales and marketing software for live entertainment.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 7, 2016

Super fans account for over half of the UK's annual festival ticket spend - 3x as valuable as “regular” attendees. Find out to attract them to your event. The post New Research Reveals Who the most Valuable Music Festival Fans Are appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 12, 2016

As meeting planners increasingly rely on technology to coordinate conferences and events , new solutions and tools are essential to optimizing every step of the planning process. Here are five digital problem solvers that can assist with speaker sessions, audiovisual needs, event management and more. 1. Behind-the-scenes or on the trade show floor, it’s imperative that tablets can easily charge and sync at any time.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 12, 2016

Check out these creative ideas for getting attendees past the mid-afternoon slump and through a long meeting day with energy and good humor. read more.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 11, 2016

Using examples from brand-savvy organisers and best practices from top brands, we bring you The Conference Organiser’s Guide to Branding. The post The Conference Organiser’s Guide to Branding appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Marketo Events

AUGUST 9, 2016

Acronyms are abound in this digital age–from BRB to SMH to LOL (which my dad uses from his generation for “little old lady”)–we are constantly thrown terms we may or may not know. Myself? I often turn to Urban Dictionary ( a website where you proceed at your own risk ) to keep up with the hip kids. (I just made myself sound 80 years old–I promise I’m only 31!).

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EventMB

AUGUST 8, 2016

One of the most discussed opening ceremony of the history of the Olympics just happened. What do event professionals have to say? How would you rate it? Who doesn’t love the Olympics? The biggest event. Billions to produce it, years to make it happen, half of the world population watching. Olympics also mean extensive effort […]. The post Exclusive: Event Professionals Comment on the Olympics Opening Ceremony by Julius Solaris 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

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Techsytalk

AUGUST 8, 2016

Even the best event planner s are only as good as the staff that makes the event possible. The staff aren’t just the people that set up the venue and register the attendees. These are also the people that help with the preplanning phase, help stir up social media interests, and so on. It goes without saying then that you need to carefully select your staff to include the people best suited for the demanding duties of event planning.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 9, 2016

Learn how to increase membership numbers from Alexis Liming, COO at Enterprise Nation, one the most active UK small business communities. The post 6 Tools, Ideas & Tactics to Increase Membership Numbers appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Jet-setting planners know that waits are an unavoidable part of travel. Waiting in long security lines, waiting for delayed flights, waiting at the luggage carousel—air travel is an exercise in patience. These days, it seems that wait times have become even more unbearable. During the peak summer travel season, long TSA checkpoint delays left travelers waiting two or three hours in security lines.

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EventMB

AUGUST 9, 2016

Managing large-scale events is a massive undertaking in timing, crowd control, and security but there’s a lot more to learn from Comic-Con than just handling people. Comic-Con delights and surprises. Check out these suggestions from Con for improving any size event. Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) is like walking into the Emerald City if the […].

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 10, 2016

Mark Jones founder of Giant iTabs shares some insights into the Future of Event Technology joining other thought leaders on ‘Events Uncovered TV’ You can watch the full interview here or see some of the highlights listed below. Technology is a great enabler for creating great experiences and conveying large amounts of information and presenting all your sales & marketing […].

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 8, 2016

Find out all you need to know about Instagram Stories and how you can use it for your events. The post What You Need to Know About Instagram Stories for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

Groundbreaking, new technology is constantly making headlines for its game-changing possibilities. With the 2016 Rio Olympics leading the way, virtual reality is transforming the way we experience faraway places and events. Pokemon Go is bringing augmented reality to a mainstream audience and impacting the way people explore the world. What does all of this innovation mean for virtual meetings?

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EventMB

AUGUST 6, 2016

Ever feel like email is taking over your life or dictating your working day? Here is how to get your inbox back under control! Email is the probably the most important business communication tool, and unavoidable in working life today. In the fast-paced world of events, there seems to be a never ending stream of […]. The post Overwhelmed by Email?

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2016

We know you’re in a hurry looking for last minute life savers for your event so here’s what we can do for you at a glance. Event CCTV Door supervision Security guards Stewarding Traffic management Wedding & marquee security Keeping everyone safe and secure at your event is vital and should be on every itinerary. […]. The post Security in the nick of time – VIP Security Services appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 10, 2016

We look at the Olympic athlete’s drive to succeed and how ordinary people can harness that same Olympic spirit to achieve their own goals. The post 10 Ways You Can Harness the Olympic Spirit to Achieve Your Goals appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

The battle against food waste is growing more visible, especially in Europe. This year, both France and Italy passed legislation aimed at reducing wasted food. At 15 million tons per capita, the UK is the food waste capital of Europe. Four friends bothered by the 660,000 tons of food waste generated annually by UK restaurants created an app to significantly slow that tide.

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EventMB

AUGUST 12, 2016

New this year to the Olympics – social media contenders Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. Who will bring home the gold? Social media is playing a larger role in the Olympics than ever before. Who will do it best? There’s something unusual going on with the Olympics and it’s not feats of strength, rocket-like speed, or […]. The post The Battle for the Olympic Hashtag by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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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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Event Industry News

AUGUST 10, 2016

Launching through crowd-funding, worldwide call for the product has been proved with the campaign achieving its £25,000 target within 44 hours, with funding currently standing at £285,292. ISOLATE® is currently rated number one in the UK and number five in the world on Kickstarter’s project popularity list. Projected to achieve 1300% of its funding goal […].

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 9, 2016

The organisers of leading UK food and drink festivals share the secrets of their success and how to organise the perfect food and drink festival. The post How to Organise the Perfect Food and Drink Festival appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2016

Halfway through 2016, the demand for meeting space has reached levels “we have never seen in our lifetime,” says MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Michael Dominguez, CHSE. What’s a planner to do? One of best moves they can make, Dominguez says, is to educate their stakeholders that planning a bit farther out will help give them the most choice and flexibility.

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EventMB

AUGUST 11, 2016

Eventtus is a simple event app to discover, explore and network at events. Here is our review. Eventtus: What Is It? Some event apps are too complex and overwhelming for your attendees, which means that the app doesn’t get used. Eventtus strips back unnecessary functionality to offer the essential information and features. The content shown […].

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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!

Event Industry News

AUGUST 8, 2016

Leading mobile app specialist Guidebook today announces the launch of a unique feature which allows users to make last-minute changes to app content directly via their mobile devices. Guidebook’s new Mobile Admin feature gives app creators the power to manage their content directly from their mobile phone, an industry first. From making an announcement to […].

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Eventbrite UK

AUGUST 10, 2016

Event managers can find it hard to delegate, but this could be damaging to success. Here's how to delegate properly to achieve your goals. The post How to Delegate Your Way to Success appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

AUGUST 11, 2016

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