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Mental Effort

Velvet Chainsaw

I’ve been in this industry longer than I like to admit, during which time I’ve had the privilege to work side by side with some of the most progressive professionals in the conference business. To my mind, there are two things that separate the good from the great: 1) those who are uber-connected and trusted (not on social media, but rather one-to-one relationships) and 2) those who are committed to life-long learning.

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The two must-do steps to hire the best professional help

Conferences that Work

When you need professional help, how do you select the best professionals? Countless experts — such as accountants, plumbers, doctors, lawyers, and meeting planners — will take your money in exchange for advice or services. So, when it’s time to minimize your taxes, modernize the bathroom, diagnose that stabbing stomach pain, draft a complex contract, or organize multiple regional conferences — in short, get help with something you can’t do yourself — how do you choose great help?

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How Your Sales Team Can Make the Most of Marketing Events

Event Farm

This post was originally published on Attend by Event Farm 's blog and was written by Pia Heilmann. The discussion around events usually revolves around the marketing team. It makes sense—marketing typically plans events, and the events come out of marketing's budget. But when the ultimate goal of a marketing event is to create and accelerate sales pipeline, it’s important to look at events form a sales perspective as well.

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14 Reasons Why Event Planning Steals People’s Hearts

EventMB

Event planning might not be every youngster’s first career choice but it can easily steal your heart and get the endorphins pumping. Here are 14 top reasons why you can’t help but fall in love with it. There are sexy occupations in the world. Lead singer of a band, for one. That position transforms an […]. The post 14 Reasons Why Event Planning Steals People’s Hearts by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Hiring an Event Caterer: 10 Things to Look For When Choosing A Vendor

Social Tables

As a full-service marketing agency, one of the things we know best is events. And as such, we’ve got the hook ups. Whether it’s DJs, bartenders, event staff, venues, talent managers, design teams or anyone else our clients are looking for, we’ve got them all. But when it comes down to it, one of the most crucial elements of any event boils right down to the food.

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Using Experiential Marketing to Rethink Branding

Event Farm

With the advent and ubiquity of social networks, search engines, and smartphones, the past decade has seen a major shift in marketing strategy. A marketer’s job is no longer to shout a message about a product at consumers, but to cater to consumers and provide them with any information they may need. In other words, a marketer’s focus used to be the product, and now it’s the consumer.

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How Mixed Reality Will Shape The Event Industry

EventMB

Mixed reality blurs the lines between the real and virtual worlds. Those blurred lines will soon be commonplace at events. Are you ready? Lately, it seems like virtual reality has been getting all the press, and rightly so. The last two years have seen the technology advance at an unprecedented rate. With that advancement, naturally, […]. The post How Mixed Reality Will Shape The Event Industry by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Score the Referrals that Turn into Clients for Your Event Planning Business

Social Tables

There is no question that referrals are an essential part of any successful event planning business. While advertising, social media, and marketing are all extremely valuable assets, boosting your referral business could be the solution for taking your company to the next level. From Amazon comments to Yelp reviews, today’s millennials want to see that third-party recognition before taking the plunge to try something new.

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Email Invitation Templates for Speakers, Attendees, Partners & Media

Eventbrite UK

Grab these free event email invitation templates to help you with getting speakers, attendees, partners and press to say 'yes' to your event! The post Email Invitation Templates for Speakers, Attendees, Partners & Media appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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7 Bold and Brazen Ways to Boost Attendee Engagement

Planning Pod

Hundreds of articles have been written on attendee engagement and all the sundry ways to create an immersive attendee experience. And we’ve heard (and written about ourselves) all the same ideas. Make sessions more interactive. Creatively employ event apps and virtual reality. Gamify everything. Blah blah blah. So instead of rehashing what you can find everywhere, we thought we’d take a different approach and offer up ideas that may not get as much attention … but are definite

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30 Motivational Quotes For Eventprofs

EventMB

These quotes are a perfect fit for event professionals. Here are 30 quotes to inspire and motivate you. We could all do with a little more motivation, and it can be found in many different places. Here are 30 interesting quotes to resonate with event planners. Save, share and look back on this collection to […]. The post 30 Motivational Quotes For Eventprofs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Event Insurance Explained

Eventbrite UK

If someone gets hurt at your event or you have to cancel last-minute what would that mean for your business? Learn why event insurance is a must-have. The post Event Insurance Explained appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Silence Really Is Golden

PCMA Convene

During a keynote session or gala event, it’s not uncommon to ask the audience to observe a moment of silence, usually as a respectful way to mark a sad occasion. But a number of research studies suggest that intentionally incorporating blocks of silence during conference programs could help reinforce what participants are learning and enhance their overall experience.

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12 Psychological Factors That Can Affect Your Eventprof Career

EventMB

You may be jeopardizing your own eventprof career without realizing it. You may not be aware of these 12 psychological factors but they could be hurting your future progression as an event professional. Your psyche makes up who you are, your behavior, beliefs and your moral compass. It has a large impact on our daily […]. The post 12 Psychological Factors That Can Affect Your Eventprof Career by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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4 Live Music Trends Changing the Industry in 2017

Eventbrite UK

These 4 trends are redefining the live music landscape in the US already.and they're heading over to the UK too (in fact, some are here already). The post 4 Live Music Trends Changing the Industry in 2017 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels

SmartMeetings

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? SmithBucklin—a leading association management and services company—released Circuit , its 2017 trend report that examines what issues professional organizations face in the coming year.

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9 People You Need When Starting an Event Business

EventMB

If you’re thinking of starting an event business, set up meetings with some of these people first as they could be your lifeline to success. When starting an event business you will quickly learn that you can’t do it alone, contacts are everything in the entrepreneurial world. Help and support can come from the most […]. The post 9 People You Need When Starting an Event Business by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Washington for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Washington eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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How Mobile Ticketing Can Boost Your Event

Eventbrite UK

If you don’t have a mobile ticketing strategy, you could easily be losing 50% of your ticket sales. These are the 4 pillars for mobile success. The post How Mobile Ticketing Can Boost Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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Should you have cashless payments at your next event?

Event Industry News

Event organisers from around the globe are putting cash and tokens in the past and embracing the benefits of cashless payments through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Rock in Rio, the Bordeaux Wine Festival, and Tomorrowland are just some of the big-name festivals taking live events to the next level by going fully cashless with […].

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Security, Streaming, Analytics. How Drones Will Change the Event Industry.

EventMB

Drones are a recurring presence in more and events near you. How can you use them to make your event more secure, successful and engaging? I can see you going ‘whatever’ on me. I spent an hour with one of the top experts on drones in the US. Give me 10 minutes of reading time […]. The post Security, Streaming, Analytics. How Drones Will Change the Event Industry. by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Toronto for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Toronto eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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LinkedIn for Events: The 6 Best Ways to Promote Your Event

Eventbrite UK

With over 100 million active monthly users, LinkedIn is a brilliant place to promote your events (and not just conferences). Here's how to do it well. The post LinkedIn for Events: The 6 Best Ways to Promote Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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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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The InstaList: The Stunning Event Decor Blowing Up Instagram

Canadian Special Events

Instagram has become a resource for inspiration for Canadian event & meeting professionals to add value and creativity to their events. From stunning quality shots of tabletops and AV to mouthwatering food presentations, this platform is a MUST HAVE for event service providers to showcase their specialties. With that said, Canadian Special Events is happy to reveal its new series, “InstaList” – highlighting some of the best instagram shots trending the platform from Canadia

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Camera Robots – The Silent Winners of the Grammys

EventMB

This year’s Grammy awards was – as it always is – an excellent example of how to get events right, but for us, the real star of the show was the high-speed camera robot used on the red carpet. Camera robots will be coming to an event near you soon. What Are Camera Robots? The […]. The post Camera Robots – The Silent Winners of the Grammys by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Chicago for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Chicago eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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