Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 28, 2017
Ok, admit it! You’re good at the details. You have an eye for minutia. You live and breathe by the motto, “A place for everything and everything in its place.”. You wear as a badge of honor that the devil is in the details. You take great pride in creating a sense of order out of chaos. However, your love affair with control can also stunt your conference growth!
Conferences that Work
MARCH 27, 2017
In 1975, I was stricken with viral meningitis while attending a conference in the former Yugoslavia. While spending ten unexpected days recovering flat on my back in a Split hospital, my only reading matter was an English translation of Lao Tsu’s Tao Te Ching. Perhaps it’s not surprising, considering the circumstances, that Taoism stealthily and permanently insinuated itself into my psyche.
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EventMB
MARCH 27, 2017
Rising early can start your day the right way, make you more productive and boost your career above the rest and here’s how you get there. We’ve all heard of the early bird getting the worm. While night owls can have increased creativity, studies also show that they procrastinate more, making them less productive. Additionally, […]. The post 10 Things Event Planners Should Do Before 9am by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
MARCH 30, 2017
This post was originally published on Attend by Event Farm's blog and was written by Garrett Huddy. Planning an event is complicated. From finding a venue and caterer to inviting and engaging with potential attendees , a lot of moving parts need to come together if you're going to host a successful event—and thinking through every detail and logistic is necessary and important.
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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.
Eventinterface
MARCH 29, 2017
Many events and meetings are run by volunteers or people whose primary job is not planning events. Organizing an event is a complicated and high-risk job. From negotiating contracts, hiring vendors, managing attendees, security, and logistics. Making a mistake can cost an organization or company a lot of money. Eventinterface in partnership with eventTALK podcast show is hosting an Event and Meeting Planning Master Class Workshop , a series of virtual workshops that address key tasks in the desi
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EventMB
MARCH 28, 2017
Take a peek into the future with some of these stand concepts to give inspiration and ideas of where the exhibition booths of tomorrow could be heading. Exhibitions are all about showcasing what you can do and those who are more innovative and adaptive tend to be the favorites on the show floor, particularly if […]. The post 18 Futuristic Exhibition Stands by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Farm
MARCH 28, 2017
SXSW recently wrapped up its 10 days of festival and conference after taking over the city of Austin with upwards of 70,000 attendees, 1,200 keynotes and talks, and an overwhelming number of experiential campaigns. At South by, attendees expect to be wowed, and brands push the limits of their creativity in order to deliver. For the last six years, Mashable's " Mashable House " has stood out among the crowd at SXSW Interactive.
Eventinterface
MARCH 27, 2017
Meeting professionals always ask what sets Eventinterface apart from other meeting and event planning software solutions. First and foremost, Eventinterface has been created by meeting planners for planners. The team has been in the trenches and understands the pain points. There is a strong belief that events are about creating meaningful and long-term relationships for all participants.
Guidebook
MARCH 31, 2017
Over the past several months, Guidebook won numerous awards for its innovation and leadership. It’s amazing to see and also very humbling to be nominated alongside companies including Google and others whose impact is unquestioned in the industry. It’s not just Guidebook that’s winning — our customers also gained recognition for their leading-edge mobile apps in service of their students, employees and other audiences.
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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
EventMB
MARCH 29, 2017
Moment marketing can be an incredible way to reach a very large audience. Here are a few things event planners should keep in mind and examples of companies who were successful with it. Newspapers do it all the time; they go to print based on predictions, which sometimes backfire. Promotional marketing companies print up sports […]. The post 3 Examples of How to Use Moment Marketing by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 29, 2017
For fast-growing events, knowing how to find, listen to, and act on negative feedback is a crucial part of the growing process. Here’s how to do it well. The post How to Use Feedback for Your Event Growth Plans appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
MARCH 28, 2017
Organiser Event Industry News (EIN) has announced five new categories for the fifth edition of the Event Technology Awards (ETA), which opens for entries on Monday 3rd April. Best Social Media, Robotics / Artificial Intelligence, Sales, Wearables and Venue Booking Solution come into the mix, vetted by an independent panel of experts EIN will announce […].
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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!
EventMB
MARCH 27, 2017
Looking for ideas to make your event more memorable? Why not get creative with your attendee badges? When we think of attendee badges, we generally think of a slip of paper inside a plastic wallet, attached to a lanyard. Nothing wrong with that at all, it has done the job for years and will no […]. The post 10 Incredibly Creative Attendee Badge Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 28, 2017
Apply these ten ideas at your trade show to ensure a fantastic footfall of relevant and engaged attendees and deliver excellent ROI for exhibitors. The post 10 Ideas for Boosting Your Trade Show Visitors appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 27, 2017
The official kickoff to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington’s annual celebration of Japan’s gift of the cherry trees to.
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 29, 2017
Showing up to your trade show booths with company collateral and a stack of business cards isn’t going to earn you any ROI. Attendees want innovative, eye-popping concepts with wow factors they’ll talk about long after the show—like these five attention-getters, for example. Sure, they cost a pretty penny, but are sure to increase foot traffic to (and engagement with) your booth.
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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.
EventMB
MARCH 30, 2017
This is a sponsored post by Katie Kennedy, Event Manager, Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Everyone knows décor makes a difference. So get the latest ideas, design trends and tips to make your next event look even better. What a delegate first sees or experiences in a space – […]. The post 4 Fabulous Event Decor Ideas You’ll Want To Steal by Halifax Convention Centre appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 29, 2017
10 interesting facts about consumer shows in 2017, from where they're investing to how they differ from other types of event. The post 10 Interesting Facts about Consumer Shows in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 28, 2017
Some 350 guests gathered at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's new Shirley Ryan Abilitylab for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March.
MeetingPool
MARCH 28, 2017
There’s a popular book within productivity circles that focuses on one simple tool that makes a world of difference when it comes to planning. It’s called “The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande. In the book, Gawande discusses the value of using checklists in order to organize teams, increase efficiency, and cut down on mistakes and […].
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EventMB
MARCH 25, 2017
Take a look through these crazy event pictures on Instagram that will wow you and set the bar for your next event. Instagram is a wealth of motivation, inspiration and a ton of selfies but every once in a while it shares some awesome pictures to give a little more insight into what actually goes […]. The post 30 Crazy Event Pictures Shared On Instagram by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 27, 2017
Successful B2C marketing is about more than getting the word out about your event. It’s about getting the right words out to the right people. Here’s how. The post 3 Top Tips for Marketing Consumer Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 27, 2017
Event decor and design inspired by unicorns and rainbows naturally makes an event more colorful and over-the-top. A Washington-based event.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 30, 2017
In a perfect world, strong attendee turnout would be a guarantee, but unfortunately that’s far from the reality. Selling potential attendees on the value of the event is the first hurdle. Then, once guests are registered as attending, getting them to the event is the next obstacle. Poor weather , illness, appointments, work and traffic are just a few of the things that can stand between the attendee and your event.
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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!
EventMB
MARCH 29, 2017
UK airline, Ryanair warns the government that if flights are not a top priority in Brexit negotiations, the UK could be stranded with no flights to or from Europe. As of today, March 29th, the UK is now on the road to leaving Europe. The Prime Minister has triggered the now infamous Article 50, beginning […]. The post Ryanair Brexit Warning – Bad News For Events in 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 30, 2017
25% of event organisers cited meetings as the biggest barrier to productivity in their day-to-day life. Here's how to get them right. The post How to Have More Productive Event Planning Meetings appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
BizBash
MARCH 29, 2017
When local classifieds company Kijiji Canada wanted to promote the findings of its third annual Second Hand Economy (S.H.E.) Index.
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