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How to Increase Your Conversion Rate with Events

eventplanner

Events are great for building and connecting with an audience. Whether you want to promote your brand or engage with your community, running an event is the most straightforward way to achieve your goals.

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7 Instagram Stories Ideas for Your Next Event

Eventbrite UK

In a world of diminishing social media returns, Instagram is a breath of fresh air for event marketers. Not only is it the second-most downloaded free app in the Apple app store, 1 billion people use Instagram every month, with 80% of users following at least one business. That makes the platform a treasure trove […]. The post 7 Instagram Stories Ideas for Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Physical Data – The Oil Spill at Business Events

GEVME

If data is the new oil, then there’s a category of data that we are simply wasting at business events. And that’s called Physical Data. In fact, when we talk about data at business events, we’re almost always talking about Digital Data. We can actually classify data into two categories: . Digital Data – referring to data that are captured from online (or digital) interactions .

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Sponsor Activations: What Not to Do

SmartMeetings

Whether you’re trying to get sponsors for your event, or sponsoring yourself, there are some key questions to ask before confirming that activation. And yes, this goes way beyond just putting your logo on every surface of the designated booth space or interaction. Let’s break down what to do and what not to do when planning a sponsor activation. To Do: Start by asking yourself, “Is the sponsor a good match for the organization?”.

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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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Event Rental Trends for 2020

All Seated

From garden chic to modern minimalist, we have seen all sorts of trends come and go in the special events industry. Some are mere fads, lasting only a short while, and others are fashions that transform into multiple iterations throughout its time in the spotlight (think metallics). Each year, we welcome a host of new trends as we see others make their way out the back door.

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How To Keep Your Attendees Waiting in Line Happy

ePly

Waiting in lines. We all know that if the line is moving at a slow pace, it’s probably a painful experience for your attendees. Sometimes, lines are just inevitable and therefore, not a thrilling experience. What if we said you could help make it an enjoyable one?

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Why Managing Your Events Data Requires More Than Just a Spreadsheet

Eventtia

Events have been going on for a very long time, so long in fact that they completely eclipsed the software that has been built for them. This is why so many event planners and marketing departments as a whole continue to use an array of different tools to manage their events data.

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7 Tips to Stop Attendee Churn in its Tracks

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by De-de Mulligan, President & Chief Content Strategist, Mulligan Management Group. Merely knowing what attendee churn is and why it happens isn’t enough. You need to be able to stop it from killing your event’s future. As we know, attendee churn is your event’s failure to retain guests year over year. Not only is it important to understand what churn is, but you also need to evaluate your event to see why it’s happening.

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The Event Planner’s Ultimate Wind-Down Playlist

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There are two things most event planners have in common: They are stressed. Music helps them relax. Actually, the latter is true for most people. In particular, the more rhythmic the music, the more relaxing it is. There’s plenty of data to support this. In fact, Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics […].

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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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Why you should hire curious people

Conferences that Work

Why should you hire curious people? Because the future of work belongs to the neo-generalist. And neo-generalists are intensely curious. Here’s Harold Jarche, explaining the importance of generalists: Wicked problems need neo-generalists. Neo-generalists defy common understanding. They cross boundaries, and some break them. They see patterns before others do.

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Business Events Still Produce Lots of Paper Waste

GEVME

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. We see venues, organisers and suppliers going at length to reduce the carbon footprint of events. . Venues are implementing adequate waste management policy and recycling different waste streams. Organisers are eliminating the use of PVC banners, using digital signatures and cutting down on printing of documents for administrative purposes. .

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How sustainable was COP 25 Madrid

Gallus Events

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . It is no surprise that yet again, we have another climate gathering that we can list as a missed opportunity. There never seems to be enough of an incentive for industries to wind down, or for companies to divest and reinvest in other products and services.

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Properly Scale Your Community Event with Ambassadors

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Word has spread about your event. People outside your community are beginning to ask if you could bring it to them — and you’re starting to think that maybe it’s not such a crazy idea. After all, you have a successful blueprint for coordinating local events. So why not expand? Taking the plunge from coordinating […].

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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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2 Top Tips for Hosting a Memorable Company Event

Eventinterface

Whether you choose to host a conference, a seminar, or even a customer appreciation evening, you should seek to ensure that your next company event lives long in the memory of all those that attend it. The more memorable this shindig of yours proves to be, the greater chance you will have of attracting partners and clients back to your business time and time again going forward.

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Some Thoughts on the State of Business Events (2020)

GEVME

Veemal Gungadin, the co-founder and CEO of GEVME, shares his thoughts and insights on the state of business events. Read more on where we are at right now, what challenges we can expect in the upcoming year, and what will always remain true even for the years ahead. . Business events format has not changed much over the past decades. The way trade shows are run today is pretty much the same as what used to happen decades ago.

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Certain Platform for Event Management [Review]

EventMB

Certain Platform provides automated capabilities for planners and marketers during all stages of the event planning process, including registration, room block management, check-in, and reporting. Here is our review. Certain Platform: What Is It? Certain Platform is a comprehensive event management and marketing platform that aims to automate and facilitate various tasks throughout the […].

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How to Organize a Memorable Hackathon

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A technology hackathon is a live event where technical programmers congregate over one or a few days to work on a project or solve a particular challenge. Typically teams complete to create a solution in the fastest and most efficient way, with the winners enjoying a prize and bragging rights. A corporate internal hackathon will […].

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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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2020 Event Marketing Trends: What Will The New Year Bring?

Endless Events

It’s time to dive deep into the world of 2020 event marketing trends! Because it’s December, the next episodes of #EventIcons will focus on what’s to come. And, of course, what these trends mean for our industry. So today, we kickstart this series of episodes with 2020 event marketing trends. As event professionals, marketing is an enormous part of what we do.

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Business events format have not changed much over the past decades

GEVME

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979. And this is from 2019: Singapore FinTech Festival 2019. Sure, what people wear has changed.

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2 Top Tips for Hosting a Memorable Company Event

Eventinterface

Whether you choose to host a conference, a seminar, or even a customer appreciation evening, you should seek to ensure that your next company event lives long in the memory of all those that attend it. The more memorable this shindig of yours proves to be, the greater chance you will have of attracting partners and clients back to your business time and time again going forward.

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For The Music Industry, Year-End List Season Is Here. Is It Over Yet?

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In the music industry, December is Year-End List Time. For some, it's a cherished ritual, and for others, an obnoxious burden they would rather avoid altogether. Where do you stand?

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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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3 Ideas For Event Giveaways in 2020

Stova

The right gift or giveaway is the cherry on top of a great event. But in today's world, any old branded trinket or keychain will fall flat. If you want to impress your guests, you have to give them what they really value. Read on for our three suggestions on how to delight attendees with the right giveaway this year.

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Physical Business Events are Still The Future

GEVME

Is it fair to say that physical events are going through an existential crisis? . Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We are now at the end of the conference era.” . At the same time, not only do we find that conferences and exhibitions are still around, but these business events are actually a great contributor to the global economy, generating over 1 trillion USD in direct spending worldwide, and involving over 1.5 billion people across 180 countries. .

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How to Smash Lead Follow-Up After Events & Trade Shows

Socio Events

Want a lead follow-up system that helps you quickly segment, prioritize, and reach out to your event leads? So did two high-performing sales reps from Gong and Outreach. They met up after Dreamforce to compare notes on that and other questions, such as as: Where do you draw the line between a hot lead and a warm one? How do you tier the rest of your leads in a follow-up-friendly way?

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Eventbrite Music’s Ask The Industry Episode 3: “Calling It For 2020”

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In this episode of 'Ask The Industry,' music insiders analyze trends sweeping the industry in 2019 and predict which will take root in 2020.

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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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Merger Leaves Australia with Powerhouse Instant Booking Platform for Events

Skift

Purnell's Loft in Melbourne, Australia, one of the thousands of large event spaces Venuemob offers. Venuemob Skift Take: As Spare Workspace and Venuemob join together, Australia's events market is in for a big change. This has significant implications for instant booking throughout the Asia Pacific region. — Isaac Carey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Catering Menu Ideas That Make Your Event Sensational

Caterease

Rewind ten years ago, when guest’s palates were simple and easy to please. Today, with food trends such as oak. The post Catering Menu Ideas That Make Your Event Sensational appeared first on Caterease.

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20+ Cannabis Events That Are Shaping A New Industry

Bizzabo

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. The 20 conferences, seminars, and festivals listed below will help keep you informed and up to date on the all the latest trends, news, and laws. Thanks to increasing legalization of recreatio nal marijuana use in many parts of the world, an entirely new category of events is fast emerging.

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