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The stressful job of an event professional

Gallus Events

I was asked my GEVME a great event marketing and management platform to contribute to an article about relieving stress before an event. The advice from the experienced planners is very useful in removing pre event stress from the stressful job of an event professional. Try and relax, picture a good event and try and get a good nights sleep. All solid advice.

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Why I Loved Being an Event Planner

Quickmobile

“ Event planner ” can be such an all-encompassing title that can be applied to so many sectors, leaving a person with countless opportunities to fall in love with the job. As a past event planner myself, I can imagine the euphoric feeling big event planners must have experienced after planning amazing, large-scale events like the Olympics, the Super Bowl, Carnival in Brazil, TED Conferences and more.

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The Good News About Procrastination

PCMA Convene

If you keep beating yourself up about putting off an important project, Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of “Give and Take, Originals,” and with Sheryl Sandberg, “Option B,” suggests you ease up. Here’s what he has to say: Photo Credit Adobe Stock. “Tell me if anything was ever done.” Many years ago, an artist scribbled those words in his journal over and over.

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15 Social Media Tactics To Increase Your Event Marketing Exposure

Picatic by Eventbrite

Event marketing and planning is incredibly rewarding when done successfully, but it takes a lot of time and effort to get to that point. A big aspect of creating a successful conference or event is to generate buzz around it. With the growth and interaction we’ve seen on social media, it’s no surprise that the […]. The post 15 Social Media Tactics To Increase Your Event Marketing Exposure appeared first on Picatic Event Planning Blog.

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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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The creative event design tool that all #eventprofs should use

Conferences that Work

Here’s a powerful tool you can use to generate creative event designs. You can use this tool for every aspect of event design. Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on. Rarely, however, is this tool used to design events that creatively incorporate, illuminate, and support core desires and outcomes for the meeting.

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Common Misconceptions about GDPR in Event Planning

GEVME

If you’re in the events industry, you’ve likely heard many myths and facts surrounding one of the buzziest data protection regulations, GDPR. When the news about GDPR shook the world in 2016, most businesses were in the dark about how to handle it. This gave birth to a huge variety of misconceptions about GDPR compliance in the events industry. Today, with GDPR enforcement knocking at everyone’s door, we’ve decided to clear things up.

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Facial Recognition and Events: A Comprehensive Guide (2018)

EventMB

Facial recognition is a powerful technology and can be used to improve events in many ways, from speeding up check-in to enhancing security, and personalizing the experience. This complete guide explains everything event professionals need to know about facial recognition technology and events. Facial recognition addresses the core problem of personal identification which has broad […].

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Using the Power of Storytelling and Communication to Create Successful Events

Eventinterface

The time is ripe to disrupt not an industry but a discipline. That discipline is communication. The disruptor is really good storytelling. Really good storytelling activates more of the brain, puts event participants first, captures greater attention, inspires action, and incorporates user experiences. Really good storytelling makes your events matter to the participants you care about.

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Tips for Using Event Gamification to Boost Attendee Learning & Engagement

Eventmobi

The desire to educate or inform attendees is a common event goal for many event planners. If this is an objective you share, it’s mission critical that you do everything in your power to ensure attendees are getting the greatest amount of value out of the event content and walking away feeling like they learned something. This is where utilizing event gamification can make the difference in achieving your goals.

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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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Onsite Check-in Capabilities for Corporate Events

GEVME

Whether it’s a conference or a trade fair, most types of corporate events rely on technologies that help reduce wait times and eliminate hardware errors on the ground. As one of the principal stages of an event lifecycle, onsite check-in has the power to shape the mood of the event’s attendees. So if you want to see smiling faces, you need to ensure everything runs smoothly in the check-in area.

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17 Meeting Ideas to Encourage Learning Retention

EventMB

Meetings are a necessity in terms of everyday working life and also creating smaller gatherings or workshops as part of a larger business event can be fruitful if done right. The key is to keep the learning alive and to consider new and interesting ways to make sure you keep everybody focused and maintain the […]. The post 17 Meeting Ideas to Encourage Learning Retention by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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How Much Does it Really Cost to Run an Event?

Eventbrite UK

Data from Eventbrite’s 2018 Pulse Report shows what organisers are actually spending on their events. You might be surprised. The post How Much Does it Really Cost to Run an Event? appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Using the Power of Storytelling and Communication to Create Successful Events

Eventinterface

The time is ripe to disrupt not an industry but a discipline. That discipline is communication. The disruptor is really good storytelling. Really good storytelling activates more of the brain, puts event participants first, captures greater attention, inspires action, and incorporates user experiences. Really good storytelling makes your events matter to the participants you care about.

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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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15 Fresh Ideas for Flower Walls

BizBash

Floral backdrops have become almost ubiquitous at events. The intricate, eye-catching designs can offer colorful backdrops for step-and-repeats and photo.

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16 Illuminating Neon Event Ideas

EventMB

Thought neon was left in the 80s? Turns out it’s making a comeback, and not just on the clubbing scene. The neon theme is being incorporated into various events, from corporate to kids parties so it’s time to get on board. If you’re looking to create an event with an illuminating pop of color, a […]. The post 16 Illuminating Neon Event Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Tech and AV Design Tips For The Best Audience Experience

Endless Events

Every eye-popping event is backed by a superb AV team, without exception. That’s why this time around, we’re sharing a few tech and AV design tips as well as a few other event industry tricks. We also dive into different event types events and how to manage them. There are tips for B2B events, conferences and campus events. PS: If you need some help planning your next event, here’s our event planning checklist , yours for free!

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How Impactful PR Stunts Are Used to Promote Events

Eventbrite UK

Check out these five brilliant PR stunts that event organisers have used to create noise for their events. The post How Impactful PR Stunts Are Used to Promote Events 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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8 Expert Proven Tips for Organizing a Successful Event

Caterease

A successful event is as much an art as it is a science. Art - it requires your expressive and visionary aspect to attract the present audience. Science - it needs a calculative and keen eye to pull things off on budget, yet keeping the success formula intact. Planning a productive event is certainly not. The post 8 Expert Proven Tips for Organizing a Successful Event appeared first on Caterease.

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Meeting Destination Selection: 10 Questions To Ask Your CVB

EventMB

This is a sponsored post by Meetings + Conventions Calgary. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) can be incredibly helpful in site selection and support in making your event happen in their destination. Their unrivaled knowledge of the area can point you in directions you may not have […].

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How To Make Your Event Proposal Stand Out

Event Planning BluePrint

Every event planner knows the importance of writing a good proposal. Putting your ideas down on paper and presenting your vision and budget to the client are a necessary part of earning new business. We’ve already shared our 5 Tips To Write A Winning Event Proposal , and you know what standard elements should be included in your proposal. But, especially if you’re new to the industry , how do you make your proposal stand out among a sea of larger, more experienced firms?

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Creative Spaces to Inspire a Different Kind of Board Meeting

Eventbrite UK

Guest blogger, Benjy Meyer - CEO at VenueScanner, talks us through his top tips for inspiring and motivating board meeting venues. The post Creative Spaces to Inspire a Different Kind of Board Meeting 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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Are You Designing for Goosebumps?

PCMA Convene

Allie Mahler and Scott Weiss, partners at consulting firm Community by Design, spend a lot of time thinking about the marriage of design thinking with community design, designing for movements, and experience design, Weiss said. “While design thinking is a powerful process tool, we feel strongly that there needs to be certain behavioral and emotional conditions set in order to catalyze action beyond the conference and experience,” he said.

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eventcore Brings Advanced Registration to Your Event [Review]

EventMB

eventcore is a solid event registration tool for corporate events. Here is our review. Let’s start this review by saying that eventcore has been around for 34 years. It is a company that you may know of if you’ve worked on very demanding events that require sophisticated registration tools. eventcore has been growing quite fast […]. The post eventcore Brings Advanced Registration to Your Event [Review] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Unlock Why Attendees No-Show: 6 Questions for Post-Event Surveys

ePly

When working in the event space, you come to realize that not every event is going to be a smash with attendance. You’ll hear a lot of reasons to explain no-show absences but usually it just comes down to a lack of time, money, or even interest.

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9 Shareable "Surprise-and-Delight" Ideas From Events and Promotions

BizBash

In the age of tying a Twitter or Instagram hashtag to a certain event or promotion, brands have found that.

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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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Leeds – An Executive Briefing: Big Trends in the Events Industry in 2018

Eventbrite UK

Due to popular demand, we’re taking our Eventbrite Live Educational Event on the road to Leeds and hosting an event in May! The post Leeds – An Executive Briefing: Big Trends in the Events Industry in 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Inbox Zero: How To Manage Your Inbox as An Event Prof – #EventIcons Episode 111

Endless Events

Inbox zero seems like a dream right? It doesn’t have to be. With the right processes in place, you can have an organized and manageable inbox! Today we will discuss how to manage your inbox as an event prof. In this weeks episode, our host Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. and iconic guest, Chris Ronzio of Trainual will teach you just how you can get to inbox zero!

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Best Online Resources for Caterers

Caterease

The internet is buzzing these days with all kinds of content. Things are constantly changing in the hospitality industry and it can be hard finding the right resources to help your business. Keeping up with the latest news and trends within the catering industry is crucial to maintaining a successful business. Below is a list. The post Best Online Resources for Caterers appeared first on Caterease.