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JANUARY 8, 2019

The best events don’t always start with a business plan. Often, they start with a spark. Someone has a passion they want to share, and a great idea about how to share it. They’re moved to bring people together around a vision, so they make it happen — even with no event planning experience. Here’s an interview […]. The post How Two Cowgirls-at-Heart Became Event Creators — Almost by Accident appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 11, 2019

Many associations struggle with the right strategy for involving students in their organization and events. Some attract students to join and participate in the organization’s programs and services while still in college. They offer significant membership and registration discounts as well as ample presentation opportunities. They usually have a “get them while they’re young” and “let’s put the kids in the show” mindset.

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BizBash

JANUARY 10, 2019

“I didn’t think I would cry about a spaceship," one viewer confessed to Joe Zee, executive producer of the new.

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EventMB

JANUARY 10, 2019

This is a case study sponsored by Aria AV. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. When it comes to technology, the landscape is always shifting. Today’s hot gadget can be tomorrow’s e-waste, and if you’re not paying attention, things can pass you by. That being said, it’s sometimes easy to get distracted by […]. The post Top 14 Audio Visual Trends for Events for 2019 by Aria AV appeared first on [link].

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JANUARY 11, 2019

If you don’t have a dedicated website for your event, you’re missing out on more than just a marketing opportunity. You could be losing ticket sales. And that’s a shame, because it’s very easy — and can be free — to create an event website. You might already be using Facebook Events as your online presence. But […]. The post How to Create a Free Website for Your Event in Minutes appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 11, 2019

One of the most common reasons we see event planners deciding to invest in an event app is to increase attendee networking. Attendee Chat and Group Discussions, in particular, are two of the most powerful features for achieving this event goal. Yet, they are often underutilized and underestimated (even forgotten about!). As an Account Manager here at EventMobi, my core objective is to ensure the success of event planners like you.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 7, 2019

Not long ago I wrote about the end of decent paid jobs and the need for basic income. A startling recent advance in machine learning has only heightened my concerns. Last month, Google’s subsidiary, DeepMind, published a paper on AlphaZero, an artificial intelligence (AI) the company designed to play games. The AI started with only game rules. Here’s what happened next: “At first it made random moves.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

It’s time to build your nonprofit’s fundraising plan for 2019. You know what you did last year and your goals for the year to come. But in your rush to create an airtight fundraising plan, it can be very easy to overlook a critical factor: what other nonprofit events are doing. If you don’t know what […]. The post How 500 Nonprofits Are Fundraising With Events in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 7, 2019

Many conferences are stuck in the rut of legacy routines, age-old rituals and cloned programming. Conference organizers and its advisors replicate the past maintaining the traditions and well-established procedures of yesteryear. The event is nothing more than a zombie conference—a conference that appears to be alive yet in reality creates the walking undead.

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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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Eventmobi

JANUARY 7, 2019

On July 1st, 2017, EventMobi kicked off a new company-wide volunteer program called 150 Days of Action. The initiative is our way of celebrating Canada’s 150th milestone anniversary by giving back to the community through volunteering, and to inspire our employees, i.e. Mobiers, to be helpful and empathetic – two key values that at the core of our company and part of Canadian culture.

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BizBash

JANUARY 8, 2019

The brand experience agency Cramer’s 2018 Event Technology Landscape includes a whopping 245 event technology providers. Even more impressive is.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

Every event is unique — and so is the way you sign up attendees. You might need to capture specific information, such as meal preference or t-shirt size, right up front during registration. After all, you could send a follow-up email or a survey each time someone registers, but there’s no guarantee they’ll respond. If […]. The post Capture Important Event Attendee Info With Custom Questions appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 10, 2019

It’s hard for conference organizers to stick to planning the essential elements of their events. We are bombarded from every side from people who want us to add their components to the schedule. Various departments and committees see the event’s gathering of people as an opportunity for them to showcase their programs, services and agendas. As a conference professional, it is your mission each day to keep your focus on the essential elements of your event for your customers’ sake.

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GEVME

JANUARY 10, 2019

There are numerous nonprofit organisations that arrange events and work hard at raising money for nonprofits with the assistance of professional event organisers. With the help of an event organising online platform , they may come up with various ways to make awesome nonprofit events and raise funds from them more successfully. Possible ways for raising money.

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BizBash

JANUARY 7, 2019

Charity: Water, a nonprofit organization that provides drinking water to people in developing nations, has a reputation for using technology.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

Event planning is a precarious business. So much can go wrong at any time — but when things go right, the feeling is unbeatable. Any event professional knows that luck has no place in a successful event. It’s all about planning ahead, and planning smart. So it’s no surprise that the posts readers voted our […]. The post The Top 5 Most Helpful Blogs to Perfect Your Event Planning appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Eventbrite UK

JANUARY 9, 2019

Your ability to find and secure event speakers is crucial to your success. Choose your speakers wisely and they will add their credibility and reputation to your event. Fail to attract valuable talent, however, and your attendees will question your conference’s worth. But finding and securing speakers for events is not always easy. If you’re […].

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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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GEVME

JANUARY 10, 2019

One thing that we know about customer reviews is that they are a powerful tool for boosting sales. In business, customer feedback plays a significant role in ensuring business efficiency and future sales growth. According to experts, positive feedback can provide a gain of up to 70%. There are practical methods that can be used to stimulate positive feedback from customers as well as data collection and analysis.

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BizBash

JANUARY 8, 2019

While last year's Golden Globes directly addressed Hollywood's pervasive sexual harassment scandals, this year's award show took on a more.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

Your first-ever event is a wrap — and you’re already thinking about how to make your second one even better. Before you launch into your planning, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on what worked — and what didn’t — from your first attempt. Even if you’ve been making notes along the way, there’s […]. The post 4 Things You Need to Know Before Hosting Your Second Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting professionals often find themselves managing multiple priorities. After all, we all have a variety of responsibilities that need to be handled adroitly. That is simply the nature of our work today. Unlike factory workers of 100 years ago, hardly anyone today focuses solely on one specific task repeatedly. Today, we are all knowledge workers to greater or lesser degrees.

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GEVME

JANUARY 8, 2019

From team-building events and presentations to conferences and quarterly reports, you probably want to know one thing: how to make events more fun. You can organise workshops or festivals, quests, flash mobs, tours, or concerts or maybe even promote business by organising a thematic event for it. What should be done to ensure that there is some fun at a serious event ?

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BizBash

JANUARY 7, 2019

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Chicago restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

2018 brought intimate conversations about sexual harassment and personal safety to the fore. Conversations like #MeToo have made their mark on the music industry, inspiring top-level conversations about gender parity amongst some of the world’s largest music festivals. It’s time for the live music business to bring these conversations closer to home.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting planners looking to technologically spice things up for their next meeting just might have the answer they’ve been looking for—Infinite Loop, a virtual-reality technology that turns meetings into an opportunity for experiential learning. One of the first virtual-reality video games that works well for large groups, Infinite Loop was created by team-building specialists Play with a Purpose.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 7, 2019

Showsec have renewed their contract with venue management group and the UK’s biggest arena operator, SMG Europe. The five-year deal will see Showsec supplying security and crowd management across eight SMG sites, including; Manchester Arena, AECC, Metro Radio Arena, First Direct Arena, Baths Hall, York Barbican, Bridgewater Hall and the recently opened Bonus Arena in Hull.

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BizBash

JANUARY 7, 2019

Travelers in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 last month may have encountered an unusual scene—an illuminated blue and.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 8, 2019

Convene editors used a hight tech process to ask tach experts at Convening Leaders what is trending in business events technology. (Barbara Palmer). What are the top technology trends in the business events industry in the coming year? Who better to ask than the tech experts at Convening Leaders, many of whom presented educational sessions in the Innovate and Elevate Area.

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