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6 Biggest Pain Points for Event Planners with Effective Solutions

Hubilo Blog

Event planning has been ranked as one of the most stressful job s out there for consecutive years. There are a lot of factors that play into this scenario, one of the major reasons being the hassle in multi-tasking. Event planners are required to manage a lot of tasks simultaneously with deadlines getting shorter by the day. There are multiple pain points in the process of event planning and management.

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How Event Tech Turns Internal Events Into Employee Retention Engines

Attendify

To the joy of American job-seekers, as of this writing the United States is experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in more than 30 years. The result? With an influx of career options, U.S. workers have got their swagger back. If so inclined, they’re able to nimbly hop from position to position, choosing from a veritable buffet of competitive salaries, benefits, and scheduling options.

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Three Reasons for Planners to Pick a University for Their Next Event Venue

Special Events

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel’s event planner shares how a college campus can deliver a seamless planning process for corporate events.

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Build sustainable events in 5 simple steps

Eventbase

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. Sustainability is a topic that will continue to take center stage in 2020 and is covered in detail in our Event Trends 2020 report.

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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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How to Make Large Events More Personal

eventplanner

We’re too often focused on designing and planning flawless events, yet we don’t spend any time on making sure we’re providing truly personal experiences for our attendees. Why is that so important?

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4 Ways Live Display Helps Events Create Memorable Brand Experiences

Socio Events

As an event professional, you know how important it is to connect your attendees and sponsors through memorable brand experiences. If you’ve invested in an event app, one of the best ways to do this is with Live Display. After all, the power of immersing your attendees in a live branded experience—also known as experiential marketing—can’t be ignored.

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How to Promote Your Event on TikTok

Eventtia

TikTok is the new kid on the block that’s already causing a huge stir in the world of social media. With over 500 million active monthly users worldwide, the most downloaded app on the App Store appears to be here to stay - so how can you utilize this to your advantage?

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Third-party Planner Commission Cuts: Where Are We Now?

EventMB

Many big hotel chains made headlines in 2018 when they decided to suddenly cut their group commission rates, affecting both event planners and their clients. Wild furor followed. Industry-wide fanfares of war. Then what happened? Silence. We spent some time with some third-party planners to understand how they were impacted by the changes and […].

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Social Media In Events: How It Impacts Us & The Industry

Endless Events

We’re opening the new year of Event Brew with the topic of social media. The past decade saw an insane increase in the widespread use of social media. And what that meant for brands, companies, and businesses alike was a complete shift in paradigm. Because now, they could reach thousands of people specifically targeted for a product or service.

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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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Top Tips for Planning Memorable Breakout Sessions

Picatic by Eventbrite

Breakout sessions are one of the few times during a conference or event where guests get to interact with one another in a more structured way. During a breakout session, the crowd is broken up into smaller sections where attendees can get more one-on-one attention and speakers get to answer more direct questions. This format […].

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Event Insurance: A Guide to Cost, Coverage, and Claims

GEVME

Event planners always have concerns about the safety and security of events. As an event organizer, there is always the possibility of accidents occurring during an event. And some accidents might even lead to lawsuits which usually lead to even more costs. Therefore, the best way to be prepared and protected is to be insured. . What is Event Insurance?

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Are science conferences stuck in the Dark Ages?

Conferences that Work

A recent Wired article argues that “ Science Conferences Are Stuck in the Dark Ages “ Unsurprisingly, I agree — but there’s some light in the darkness! Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Are science conferences stuck in the Dark Ages? appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.

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Marketing Predictions for 2020: Here’s What the Experts Say

EventBank Insights

Reinventing through digital transformation. Enhancing customer experience. Next-level personalization. Increasing data and privacy regulations. That’s just some of the marketing challenges we’ve encountered over the past year. But to succeed in marketing, you always need to be forward-thinking. This means being always in-the-know of the next big thing, the latest advancements, and all the trends that are sure to be big over the next 12 months.

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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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Why Collaborative Learning is the Future of Event-Networking

Endless Events

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. After all, it’s one of the main drivers for attendance at events around the world, Still, many participants either don’t love it, or just aren’t very skilled at it. .

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8 Benefits of an Attendance Tracking System at Events

GEVME

One of the biggest challenges event-managers face is data collection. Before organizing an event, event-managers collect data concerning attendance, ticket sales, and expectations. After an event, event planners also collect data on audience feedback and event performance. Without sufficient data, an event organizer can run into problems with providing an optimal experience for the event attendees.

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4 Crises All Live Music Venues Face – And What to Do About Them

Eventbrite UK

All live music venues follow roughly the same booking process: Pitch bookings; confirm bookings; market your gig; settle logistics; open doors; the crowd goes home happy. Simple…right? But as anyone who produces live events knows, an almost dizzying number of things can go wrong at any given moment. And in live music, things can go […]. The post 4 Crises All Live Music Venues Face – And What to Do About Them appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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EventSource’s Mega List of 2020 GTA Wedding Shows and Open Houses

EventSource

Here we are again! The top of the new year always comes with a slew of wedding shows and open houses. There are some great ones coming up in the GTA that those of you who are just starting to plan won’t want to miss! As always, for your convenience, we’ve compiled a full list of the 2020 wedding shows and open houses that you’ll find in the coming months throughout the GTA.

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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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Lawrence Coburn, Doubledutch and What’s Next

EventMB

Only a handful of entrepreneurs can boast having run one of the top five fastest growing tech companies in the world. When it comes to event technology, that number drops to one or two. One of them is Lawrence Coburn, a visionary entrepreneur that, at one time, was running the fastest growing, most exciting […]. The post Lawrence Coburn, Doubledutch and What’s Next by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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13 Pop-Ups Providing Over-the-Top Holiday Event Inspiration

BizBash

Buzzy brands (think Target, Netflix, Buzzfeed, and more) and holiday haunts took festive activations to the next level with innovative-meets-Instagrammable pop-ups.

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How to Use Facebook Events for Live Music Promotion

Eventbrite UK

Are you using Facebook Events to promote your gigs and festivals? You should be. Events are one of the social media giant’s many powerful tools for getting the word out and reaching fans. And Facebook is one of the top places where people discover things to do. If you already use Facebook Events or are […]. The post How to Use Facebook Events for Live Music Promotion appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Here’s Why You Should Absolutely Go to Wedding Shows and Open Houses

EventSource

Planning a wedding is a big job, and one that requires a lot of thought and research. You definitely want to have the best time possible which is why you should always chat with multiple vendors and make sure you ask all the important questions. On the other hand, you also don’t want wedding planning to take over your life and you definitely don’t want to spend every free moment of your engagement visiting venues and interviewing photographers.

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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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Event Tech: The Ultimate Overview Of A Decade Of Technology

Endless Events

Ten years have passed, and it was quite a decade of technology. So, here are at the Event Tech Podcast, we dedicate ourselves to exploring all things related to technology in our industry. And so far, we’ve covered some incredible topics. From event hardware to facial recognition and data privacy , we’ve done it all. It’s undeniable that in the past decade, technology has taken a giant leap.

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Breaking up With Exhibit Booths

PCMA Convene

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) tested out the Solutions Studio Sessions approach with learning pods at the 2018 and 2019 conventions. Approximately 1,000 logistics professionals attend the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference each year. When they convene in Providence, Rhode Island, May 3–6, 2020, they won’t be able to find the usual exhibit hall at the Providence Convention Center — not for lack of signage but because the event’s overhauled trade-

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How to Choose a Menu for your Event

Stova

Most people have strong opinions about food, and that includes your event menu. Attendees will remember an outstanding meal and they’ll never forget a bad one, so create your menu with care. Read through these 5 tips for choosing a menu for your event and attendees will leave satisfied!

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18 Toronto Photographers Share Their Best of Wedding Photography from 2019

EventSource

Over the last decade, our world has seen its fair share of changes and the wedding industry is no different! Millennials are now firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to weddings with Gen Z-ers closely behind. While both Millennials and Gen Z-ers are rewriting the playbook when it comes to weddings, they are keeping some time-honoured traditions.

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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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Scared to Make Your Event Planning Dreams Come True?

Event Planning BluePrint

Since I was young, I’ve been a believer in following your heart and your dreams. No matter what everyone else says or thinks. This isn’t always easy. After all, I’ve heard it all. “It’s too risky. How will you pay your bills.” “Don’t you want health benefits?” “Will you actually make any money?” “What if you fail?

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How to Build Your Buyers’ Trust with Event Marketing

Eventtia

Customers don’t buy from people that they don’t trust and there’s plenty of evidence to prove it. A recent report from LinkedIn found that trust is the #1 factor in closing deals - above ROI and price. Whilst in another study by Accenture , 43% of subscribers left their current provider company when they lost trust in the brand.

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Universal Live inspires the next generation with Eureka! Spark Gallery

Event Industry News

Universal Live was appointed the technical partner to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax for its most recent installations in the Spark Gallery. The interactive projects are the result of a collaboration between Universal Live, Eureka! and Lumen Art Projects and have been nine months in the planning. Delivering and maintaining full technical support to the exhibition, Universal Live provided the computers and twelve large screens and developed the interactive sensors and the

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