Event Farm

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Even in today’s world dominated by social media and online interaction, many organizations still recognize the benefits of attending in-person industry conferences and tradeshows. Last year, HubSpot’s INBOUND Conference alone attracted over 19,000 attendees from around the world. These conferences have obvious benefits. They allow attendees to listen to, talk to, and learn from industry experts and peers, and they offer a productive break from the day-to-day grind, often reinvigorating and reene

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Most of us are products of the period of time in which we are born into. At least our language is. Today’s event planners have a whole new way of speaking compared to 20 years ago. Here are a few words we use now that meant something totally different in the past. Imagine traveling back […]. The post 13 New Words We Use in Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

My mentor Jerry Weinberg , consultant extraordinaire, has written an excellent list of reasons to leave a job. In my career, I have left jobs when: The job I was hired to do was finished. The job I was hired to do could not be finished. The job I was hired to do would be finished just fine without me. I was not able to do the job I was hired to do. The job I was hired to do wasn’t worth doing.

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Gallus Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

I have event manager friends who, at the end of every event, receive hugs and high fives from their attendees. These people have had such an amazing time, at the gig or the music festival that my friends have organised, that they simply HAVE to show their appreciation! Now, as any Conference Organiser will tell you, we don’t get hugs or high fives.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

UBM's Jessica Blue explains how to deal with a fast growing event to ensure it meets its full potential. The post How to Scale a Fast Growing Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“Event security … the service everyone wants and no one wants to pay for.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

It’s not everyday that you read about one of your longtime heroes, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), losing some of its mojo. The Nash & Cibinic Report read as follows: “The FAR: Does It Have Contractual Force and Effect?” According to the article, there remains some confusion about the application of the FAR based upon the recent decision in Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, Inc. , ASBCA 59508 (Dec. 16, 2016).

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Trying to attract exhibitors to your event? We asked a variety of businesses what they’re looking for when they sign up for a show. The post 15 Businesses Share What Exhibitors Want in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Looking for a way to organize your events differently? Want a tool that plays to the visual person you are? Mind mapping may be just what you need. Are you a visual person? Have you ever had to spell out a word on paper just to see if it “looked right”? If you need to […]. The post 6 Ways to Use Mind Maps in Event Planning by Christina Green 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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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

photo credit: odibodi. New York Fashion Week, kicking off a month of global fashion events, is often considered one of the most important weeks to watch in the industry. Not just for the brands, but for what the guests are up to as well. Event pros: as more designers integrate technology in their shows, it’s important to keep in touch with how Fashion Week guests are using technology to interact with fashion events.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Who is apropos for your podium this year? To protect, update, and motivate your organization, the in-demand speakers for 2017 will be those who can shed light on the new administration, the changing workforce, and growing risks both online and globally. read more.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

An online ticketing system can radically increase your event's success, from selling more tickets, to reducing admin. Here's how to choose the right one. The post Online Ticketing Systems: What You Need to Consider appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Here are some easy and helpful techniques and ways to help you sharpen your mind and up your event planning game to stay ahead of the competition. A sharper mind can give better focus, help you to be more innovative and creative and deal with the inevitable workload that all event planners face. Recently, if […]. The post 9 Steps to be A Sharper Eventprof by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Organizers of ON24 Webinar World, a user conference for webinar marketing, share their experiences. Planning a conference is a complex process that doesn’t come with a handy user manual. You won’t find How to Plan Conferences for Dummies in any bookstore. So what’s a planner to do when faced with the daunting task of planning a first-of-its-kind conference?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Hannah Kinnersley. Make your speaker part of your marketing and education campaigns. Savvy meeting planners are asking speakers for additional activities before, during, and after the event to make sure their attendees get the full benefit of the speaker’s knowledge and enjoy a more memorable event. read more.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

What if the Event Organiser was an animal? What would it look like? We decided to find out and it’s a rare breed indeed! See what you're made of. The post You’d Have to Combine These Animals to Make an Eventprof appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

You’ve heard it time and time again at a conference near you. Nobody wants to sit on the front row. Why is that and why it does not happen at other events? Picture this. You managed to get a ticket to see Hamilton, one of the most in-demand shows on Broadway at the time of […]. The post Can You Come to the Front Please? by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Mojo Barriers US has appointed Jordi van Berkum as the company’s new US manager, 6th Feb 2017. Since the acquisition of Mojo Barriers by EVAGO Group on 18th Jan 2017, CEO Alex Borger has been taking on board the ambitions of the new owners and visiting the global network of offices with them. A trip […]. The post Mojo Barriers appoints US manager appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Greg Lepesh, new executive chef at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California, shares intel on serving what people want to eat—a topic he doesn’t take lightly. 1. Sustainability and knowledge are key elements to how people think about food. At Asilomar we are very focused on sustainability. We are a member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program and also utilize local vendors and farmers whenever possible. 2.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Venue experts Meetingbooker provide an insiders guide to landing the venue you really want, with tips on what the top venues are looking for in an RFP. The post How to Secure Your Preferred Venue with Better RFPs appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

This weekend, the world paused for a while to watch the Patriots take on the Steelers in the mother of all sporting events, Super Bowl LI. That’s not really what happened at all. The Super Bowl well may be a great sporting event but it’s much more than that. More than creative adverts. More than […]. The post Meet The Real Winner of the Super Bowl: Event Experience by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Spain is definitely the land of spectacular and interesting festivals. All over Spain all year round there are numerous festivals and celebrations in many villages, towns and cities, marking everything from religious dates to solstices, food and traditions. The Spanish really know how to celebrate and seem to have a knack for making a fiesta […].

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

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FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Research shows that 89% of attendees use search for purchase decisions. Here's how you can show up at the top of those search results. The post Digital Marketing for Event Planners: Organic Search appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Virtual Reality is one of the top trends we will see over next year. Meet its nerd brother nobody talks about, 360° video. The ability to interact with offline and online environments is surely one of the most exciting trends for 2017. Mixed reality is sexy; it makes us feel less “futurists” and more “event technologists” […].

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Almost everyone has been to a public event at some time or another in their lifetimes. Whether it’s free or ticketed, events take place in all sorts of places for all sorts of reasons. While health and safety laws are there to protect us from unnecessary danger and injury, there are unfortunately times when people […]. The post What to do if you get injured at a public event appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Meeting Application

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

No matter how tasty, beautifully served or expensive is your catering. You will probably end up with tons of event leftover food when the meeting is over. Getting the best cook won’t help much. It just the way it is and there is no effective way to avoid such situation. That is why you should be prepared and have a backup plan. Do not throw it all away.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Discover how to choose the right marketing agency for your event and manage client-agency expectations so you can enjoy a happy and fruitful partnership. The post How to Choose the Right Marketing Agency for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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