Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. Although this sounds like a self-indulgent rock-group’s outrageous whim, there was a sound business reason for inserting this peculiar request in the depths of a 53-page contract: “The M&Ms provision was included in Van Halen’s contracts not as an act of caprice, but because it serv

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Attendify Leads is a social lead retrieval technology for exhibitors. Here is our review. Attendify Leads: What Is It? There are many reasons companies exhibit at trade shows and conferences, including increasing brand awareness and positioning, developing and strengthening business relationships, sales or maybe even recruitment. But the top reason most companies go to exhibitions […].

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Event Farm

DECEMBER 6, 2016

At Event Farm we’re constantly in contact with event marketers, and we understand that event pros are busier than the average busy person. Between securing venues , finding speakers , hiring a caterer, and making sure every last detail is in place, event pros also have to find time to get the word out about their event. Even if you have graphic designers creating a registration page and beautiful invites for your event, they might not have the time to create design assets to help market your eve

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 6, 2016

This guide will show you how to make more money by becoming an expert at paid social media promotion for your events, helping you beat the competition. The post How to Use Paid Social Media to Beat Your Competition 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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Meetoo was developed for the Smartphone age by engagement technology leader Lumi. For 25 years Lumi has been driven by the idea that meetings can be transformed beyond people’s imagination with content, polling and other engagement ideas delivered on hand-held devices. It’s been a huge year for Meetoo and the Lumi team behind it and […]. The post The app that everyone is talking about!

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Event Farm

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The Farm is growing! There have been a lot of exciting changes at Event Farm recently, but the bottom line is that our product suite is expanding. Based on industry research and many conversations with our customers, we have been focused on creating and providing software solutions that are of utmost relevance and value when it comes to your immediate event marketing and management goals.

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 5, 2016

If one of your New Year’s resolutions will be to learn something new, you can get a head start by downloading the latest learning apps. The post 8 Apps That Will Teach You Something New in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Planners today have to be on top of every detail to ensure an event is flawless. However, any event planner can tell you, that in reality, that’s no easy task. While you think you may have your event all wrapped up, and are marching towards completion, you may need to be more prepared for a number of things that could possibly go wrong when planning an event.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A lunch break is important, but so is what you do with it. Find out what successful people do with theirs and how you can use your lunch break to get ahead in terms of health, productivity and your eventprof career. Ahh the lunch break. Something that event planners often only dream about! We’ve all […]. The post 9 Things Event Planners Should Do in Their Lunch Break by Editorial 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

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A new book designed to offer insight and expertise from a range of different event professionals has been launched. The Event Professional’s Handbook is available as a free downloadable e-book from the major digital outlets and has been created to give readers a chance to quickly absorb and digest bite-sized pieces of information relevant to […].

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Andy Grimsey tells us about the basics on alcohol & licensing law, together with shining a light on premises licence rules for events. The post A Simple Guide to Premises Licence Rules for Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 6, 2016

No matter how thorough and organized you are—no matter how good of a job you’ve done planning every detail—problems with equipment can quickly disrupt or even derail any event. From monitors and lighting, to sound boards and microphones, to tents and bouncy houses, equipment will always play a major role in your event. . Since a large percentage of equipment used for events is rented, it’s important to ask your equipment rental vendor the right questions to ensure your rental goes sm

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EventMB

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Are you your own worst enemy? If you use any of these excuses that could be the case. Here are the 20 most common excuses that undermine your business or event and how you can overcome them. Excuses. Regardless of whether they are valid or not, in many cases they undermine your event or business […]. The post 20 Excuses Undermining Your Event Success by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2016

New beacon technology brings affordable, practical tools to event analytics, helping managers organise booths and stages, set prices, and measure success. Events are much more than just a series of booths or networking opportunities. Planners must begin by considering the physical layout of a venue, optimising space, pricing, and rental of different areas.

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 6, 2016

We look at the award winning events recently crowned by The UK Event Awards including Kodak, NetApp, Microsoft, ITV and The National Lottery. The post These Award Winning Events Reveal Their Secrets to Success appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 6, 2016

If you’re an aspiring event planner, you may be trying to come up with good business name ideas for event planning. A clever business name suggests creativity, which can be a key factor in getting that initial call from a prospective client. Your business name is a key part of your company’s brand and the personality you’re projecting out to the world.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2016

What happens to buildings and venues that are created for an event or purpose afterwards? Can an abandoned event venue be rejuvenated and what happens to them once everyone has left? Whether it is the Olympics, a small conference center or an amusement park, event venues contain an element of history, some become re-used, some […]. The post 15 Abandoned Event Venues by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2016

By this stage of the game, almost all meeting professionals are using social media in some fashion and degree in conjunction with events. But do you have a strategy? Are you using all the resources at your disposal. During Florida Encounter Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate , social media guru Alex Plaxen shared his insights to help planners kick their social media games up a few notches.

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 8, 2016

This is a guest post from Adam Mezzatesta, the owner of live music agency, Bands For Hire, representing a wide range of function bands and musicians across the UK. As a musician and former web developer himself, he takes a keen interest in live music and all things web related. You can connect with him […]. The post 10 Tips to Speed Up Your Event’s Website appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 9, 2016

There is nothing like a good sporting event to promote sportsmanship and friendly competition. When it comes to sports event planning, there may be some questions running through your mind over what is required in terms of logistics and venue layout. Here are a few ideas to help you organize an event that is fun and safe for participants and spectators alike. 1.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 6, 2016

A keynote speaker can cost a pretty penny and sometimes you don’t get what you pay for because of a disconnect with the audience. So how do you make smart budget decisions while still providing your audience with the thrills and education they desire? The perfect event formula: hire a big name keynote. Market the […]. The post How To Save Money and Cut Costs on Speakers by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 6, 2016

After starting my event planning business in 2004, I knew my Bachelor’s Degree hadn’t prepared me to run my own business. What I needed was real-world experience. Sales experience. So for a year I juggled a full- and part-time job to get the experience I needed, to learn how to sell and to understand why people buy. Focusing specifically on skills that I needed helped me understand the process of selling my event planning services, what questions to ask, what clients (typically) struggle with, a

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Learn how retargeting advertising can be a cost-effective way to bring back those interested attendees. The post Rekindle Event-Goer Interest With Retargeting Advertising appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 8, 2016

In the past five years, the UK has seen a boom in immersive escapades. From the cinematic to the big budget; combining dining, or music, performance or all three; theatrics to escape games; ordinary nights out are no longer cutting it. As consumers, we want and expect more. We desire adventure, risk and spontaneity; putting […]. The post How to immersify your events appeared first on Event Industry News.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 7, 2016

This is a case study from Wojtek Hoch, CEO+Founder, Nomadic Uno, Inc. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. The Allied Beauty Association wanted to personalize their event experience for attendees. Here is how they achieved it through their event app. The Event The Allied Beauty Association holds Beauty Shows over two days […].

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 6, 2016

When you’re shopping, do you get pulled into stores because of their branding? Maybe they have pretty storefronts, fun packaging, or services you just can’t resist? On a recent outing, I was lured into a store called Ted Baker that sells designer clothing and accessories for men and women. At first I had no intention of buying anything but I soon walked out with a gorgeous coat because of their branding strategies; Strategies that can be applied to any event planning business to help you communi

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Eventbrite UK

DECEMBER 7, 2016

X Factor concludes this weekend but you can keep the music alive - and raise funds for your organisation - by organising your own karaoke contest. The post How To Organise an X Factor-Style Karaoke Contest appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2016

When planning an event carefully considering what sort of after dinner entertainment will best suit your occasion is paramount – and it’s a choice that can make or break your event. Make the wrong choice and you get an event that falls flat; make the right choice and you create an event that will be […]. The post How to Choose the Right After Dinner Entertainment For Your Event appeared first on Event Industry News.

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