Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Think about the last time you approached a stranger and asked if you could help them? Now ask yourself; Did that person look like me? Robert Putnam , Harvard Political Scientist claims that when most of us are faced with diversity, we retreat and close our doors. As a species we are attracted to sameness and reject otherness. The future success of your conference will depend on changing your culture to be one of inclusiveness.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 21, 2016

What makes an event professional sound so… professional? Here are a list of phrases that should be avoided at all costs if you are looking to make a good impression. Language can affect how people see you and you want to be taken seriously, whether it is with your clients, your boss or your colleagues. […]. The post 10 Phrases To Avoid That Make You Sound Unprofessional by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The success of my last request for workshop help has inspired me to ask for more. Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Thanks to the rapid development of new technology, the event and experiential marketing field is constantly in flux. From. finding the event marketing software that best suits your needs to incorporating virtual reality into your events, there are always new tools and technology that help take experiential marketing to the next level. But with so many evolving trends, how do you know which ones deserve your attention?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Your conference-slip is showing! I once worked for a Texas elected official. I quickly learned to tell her if her slip was showing, she had a run in her pantyhose or she had lipstick on her teeth—especially before she went on stage or met with the public. Well conference professionals, your conference-slip is showing. Your organization’s beliefs—as well as your beliefs—about business, connecting, learning, relationship-building, and today’s society, are showing.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Gosh, how could I have overlooked International Facilitation Week ? (Dontcha know, there’s a minute, hour, day, week, month, or year for everything these days.) Luckily it’s not too late to share the latest crop of fine facilitation wisdom from the mysterious S**t FacilitatorsSay (profile: “I facilitate groups. But really, I’m just holding the space”; location: “A Circle of Chairs Near You.” ).

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EventMB

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Advances in technology have made way for a new type of working within the event industry. There are more opportunities than ever to work virtually, from home, with excellent results. Event planning has got smarter and technology has opened up possibilities to work globally and flexibly. Virtual working means that you can share your skills […].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 17, 2016

It's a cliche that you can't please everyone, but when you're an event planner that can be a daily headache. Here are 10 things you'll just never get right! The post 10 Things that Event Managers Will Never Get Right appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Finding the right speaker for your event can be difficult. Once you determine the best place to start looking for a speaker, you then have to sift through a list of potential options and determine who would best serve your event’s objective. But once you find someone whose content would be valuable for your attendees, you then have to get into the nitty-gritty of logistical planning—does their calendar allow them time to present at your event?

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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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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Want to improve the learning at your meetings? Here’s what I learned from You. No, not you — “ You “! “You” “ You “ is a delightful improv game I played at the Mindful Play, Playful Mind retreat in Mere Point, Maine. Players stand in a circle and the first player points to someone and says “You” The pointed-to player does the same by pointing to someone else until the last person has pointed back to the 1st person, creating a pattern.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 15, 2016

They say Hollywood is glamorous and we often see celebrities walking the red carpet and attending events but how much do they actually get involved in the planning side? Many celebrities merely have to turn up to events and they are paid for the privilege but that doesn’t stop some of them from wanting to […]. The post 12 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Love Event Planning by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Don your glad rags and raise your glasses - awards season is upon us! Six experts reveal how to roll out the red carpet for an unforgettable awards night. The post 6 Experts Reveal the Secrets to Hosting a Successful Awards Night appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Al Wynant is the co-founder and CEO of Eventinterface , a technology solution that lets meeting and event planners manage events better; enables them to enhance their revenue stream and allows them create a community around their events. Al has 26 years of international meeting and event management experience and has managed events from 50 to 125,000 on two continents.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 17, 2016

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EventMB

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There are event planners and clients among us who believe every keynote speaker must be a superstar. But there are times budgets, delayed flights, and other life annoyances preclude this from happening. When it does, a great topic and a fantastic presentation or format can replace a top name a lot easier than you think. […]. The post 15 Tips to Hack your Keynote by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In this report we look at the statistics around Halloween events, including consumer spend, and locations with the most Halloween parties on offer. The post Spooky Spending: Halloween Event Spend & Trends 2016 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants announced it will expand its presence in Florida with the addition of Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach, slated to open in 2018. The new luxury boutique hotel will be located in the heart of South Beach, a popular international and local leisure destination on Miami Beach. Hotel Palomar South Beach will feature a striking design, a rooftop pool and amenities, and a new signature restaurant overlooking Collins Canal.

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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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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

. After countless phone calls, emails, and written correspondences requesting sponsorship, at least one company agreed to give you the time of day to hear out your proposal. If you fail to make a strong impression after this, then all the work it took you to get to this point will be all for nil. Applying for sponsorship is just the first step; after that comes nurturing and cultivating the relationship so you have a sponsor that you can work with long-term and for subsequent projects.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 19, 2016

This is a sponsored post by Randy Befumo, VP of Strategy at Eventbrite. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Are you happy with your event’s ticket price? Are you confident that you couldn’t be charging more — or that you shouldn’t be charging less? Finding the perfect ticket price is a tough nut, and very […]. The post How to Set Your Ticket Price by Eventbrite appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Use these brainstorming tips to plan your event, develop marketing campaigns, delegate tasks, and determine which services can be outsourced. The post Quick and Easy Brainstorming Tips for Event Planners appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Capterra Event Management

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In our latest event management software user survey , our research found Eventbrite was easily the most popular ticketing and event management software option. After running through the research I came to the conclusion that event management software users are not aware of all the features that are available to them, including other software options.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

It seems that nowadays the words meetings and events are thrown around interchangeably. There is, in fact, a big difference between the two. First and foremost: All meetings are events but not all events are meetings. Now, let’s get down to the details. All meetings are events but not all events are meetings Click To Tweet. When people are speaking about events , they are mostly likely talking about Special Events , which can be either corporate or not-for-profit.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Did you know EventMB has a Youtube Channel? Here is the sixth video from our brand new series. Our first vlog discussed whether event planning is for you. The second video shared the questions event planners always get asked. The third one disclosed the reasons why people really attend events. The fourth revealed the secret formula to event swag. The latest one advised […].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 20, 2016

A selection of some of the finest UK venues that will cater to almost any taste, size and shape of event you'd wish to host. The post 21 Unique, Unusual, & Amazing Venues In The UK appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Bizzabo just announced the addition of session registration to the brand’s all-in-one event success platform. Session registration will give organisers the ability to increase and manage session registrations while collecting data to better understand audience preferences. The cutting edge feature will be officially launched at IMEX America, where Bizzabo’s Co-founder and CMO will be available […].

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EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Evenium ConnexMe have added new features for engagement, brainstorming and collaboration to their event app. Here is our review. Evenium ConnexMe: What Is It? Engagement is a top priority for 91% of event planners and 75% list attendee engagement as the main reason for using a mobile event app. However only 54% indicate a good […]. The post Evenium ConnexMe: Taking Event Engagement to the Next Level [Review] by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Backed by data and jam-packed with expert insight, you’ll get everything you need to set up and sell out an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party. The post How to Host an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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