EventMB
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
The room layout can have a huge impact on the engagement and learning at your event. Find out which are the best seating layouts for different events and some ways to mix it up with more unusual layouts to increase engagement in meeting design. When planning an event or meeting, one of the hardest parts […]. The post An Event Planner’s Guide to Engaging Room Layouts by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 30, 2017
Using social media influencers can really help to drive more attendees to your event. But where do you start? Let us put you on the right track. The post How to Use Social Media Influencers to Drive Attendance appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
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Quickmobile
AUGUST 31, 2017
Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see why our event app won’t ever make you say “we are never ever getting back together” Love her or hate her, no one can deny that Taylor Swift is an unstoppable media juggernaut. It’s basically impossible to have been alive and of hearing in the last 5-odd years and not have encountered some of her music.
Gallus Events
AUGUST 31, 2017
Whenever we attend events let’s be “great” delegates. How hard can this be? It is easy to assume that conference delegates know what to do when they attend your event. Of course some attendees do know how to make the most of their time, however, most of our attendees could do with some more support from the event planner. Even good delegates need support to be “great” delegates.
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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.
EventMB
AUGUST 29, 2017
Want to market your event like a marketing pro, bringing in your largest crowd yet? With social media, you can amplify your voice but don’t forget offline opportunities as well. Here are 67 ways you can improve your event attendee numbers for next to nothing, outside of your time. Marketing has become less costly but […]. The post 67 Event Marketing Tricks for Event Professionals by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
AUGUST 29, 2017
The glossary of must-know terms for planners has been growing in recent years. The invention of new apps, software, hardware.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 31, 2017
Calculating and presenting the value of your lead generation event allows you to build a solid pipeline for sales as well as kudos within your organisation. The post How to Calculate And Communicate The Value of Your B2B Lead Generation Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
EventMB
AUGUST 28, 2017
It’s all in the question. Event planners ask attendees a lot of questions but those posed are not always as they seem. Find out the hidden meanings behind the smart questions we ask our attendees. It’s illegal in a job interview to ask someone if they have children. Yet once I was asked to name […]. The post 15 Trick Questions Event Planners Ask Attendees by Christina Green appeared first on [link].
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., located on the campus of Duke University. As director of catering and conference services, she leads all the Inn’s conference planning initiatives, which entails servicing the many meetings, conferences, incentive trips, corporate getaways and intimate trade shows hosted at the Inn.
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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
BizBash
AUGUST 30, 2017
Major summer awards shows and music festivals always offer lavish and Instagram-worthy V.I.P. lounges, and 2017 was no exception. From.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 29, 2017
Using data effectively can really transform your conference into an even bigger success if you use everything that is available to you. Let us help you out. The post Beyond Registration: Using Data to Supercharge Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
EventMB
AUGUST 30, 2017
Are you struggling with event ROI? If so, it’s probably because there’s a lot that goes into the calculation of a successful event and most of it depends on your role. Here are the things you need to know to calculate it successfully. When someone expresses a term of endearment towards you, have you ever […]. The post Event ROI: How to Calculate Return on Investment for Exhibitors, Clients and Attendees by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
Eventinterface
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Diane Tighe is the director of catering and conference services at Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel, in Durham, N.C., located on the campus of Duke University. As director of catering and conference services, she leads all the Inn’s conference planning initiatives, which entails servicing the many meetings, conferences, incentive trips, corporate getaways and intimate trade shows hosted at the Inn.
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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!
BizBash
AUGUST 28, 2017
While meetings and events seem ready-made for networking, it's not always easy to get strangers—or even professional colleagues—talking to one.
Social Tables
AUGUST 30, 2017
Hotels occupy an exciting place in the tech world. While hoteliers cannot chase every shiny object or trend, there are some new hotel tech ideas worth exploring. Here are five hotel tech trends that hold the most immediate promise for improving profitability, vacancy rates, and the overall guest experience. These hotel tech trends can improve profitability, vacancy rates, and the overall guest experience.
EventMB
AUGUST 26, 2017
Increase chances of attendees sharing enticing pictures and video from your exhibition across their social media channels by creating these photo opportunities. Creating visually appealing opportunities encourages attendees to capture the moment with pictures, video or even potentially live streaming the moment. When they share on their social media channels it can improve your brand […].
Eventinterface
AUGUST 28, 2017
Need staff for events? Need to hire an event planner or meeting planner? If so, you will need to understand the key questions and topics to discuss with the prospect event staff you want to hire. Today we share top tips by professional planners to successfully hire an event planner for your events. According to Abla Doku , Events and Marketing Professional and Visionary behind The A Pulse , the top items to discuss when interviewing event planners for hire are: What is their scope of services?
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.
BizBash
AUGUST 29, 2017
Meeting and event planners—as well as attendees—generally know what’s on offer in the nation’s largest cities. But when it comes.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 29, 2017
Planning a cinema event in the coming months but don't have a theme yet? Go with autumn and these awesome ideas to attract a great crowd. The post Seasonal Cinema Programming Ideas for This Autumn appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2017
Following our feature from yesterday on Event Apps and Apple policing templated apps, it’s time to make one thing clear, event apps are alive and well. Our article yesterday on the Appageddon and Apple current policy against templated apps is causing quite a stir. A lot of confusion still dominates an environment where Apple is […]. The post Everybody Agrees: Event Apps are Alive and Well by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Social Tables
AUGUST 31, 2017
Venue managers and staff all have a duty to their attendees to provide a level of crowd management. This is first and foremost vital for guest and staff safety as well as minimizing complaints that may lead to a poor event review. As part of the planning process, be sure to exercise these three best practices for crowd management at your next large scale event.
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BizBash
AUGUST 28, 2017
The 34th annual MTV Video Music Awards returned to California this year after a brief stint in New York. As.
MeetingPool
AUGUST 31, 2017
Let’s face facts; anything that speeds up the processes, like check-ins, at your event is going to make attendees happy. And smart badges are making things easier than ever. The old way of managing the process, which typically required manually logging who has arrived, was a time-consuming venture that resulted in long lines and, inevitably, […].
EventMB
AUGUST 30, 2017
Apple has begun rejecting white label event apps, confirming developers’ worst fears. Appageddon is upon us. Can developers unite to make their voice heard? An undisclosed source has confirmed developers’ worst fears to Event Manager Blog. In July we reported changes in Apple’s App Store guidelines that could potentially bring an end to templated or white […].
Social Tables
AUGUST 30, 2017
You might be asking yourself, “How do I get into event planning”? Allow me to let you in on a little secret: there isn’t one tried and true path that magically leads you to a career in events. That probably wasn’t the answer you were hoping for. But, there are several steps that you can take to kickstart a career in events today. There isn’t one tried and true path that magically leads you to a career in events.
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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!
BizBash
AUGUST 31, 2017
Playing off of the fictional city in Amazon’s new superhero series The Tick, a premiere and after-party offered a tongue-in-cheek.
Eventbrite UK
AUGUST 30, 2017
Fancy doing something to bring your community together this November 5th? Find out how to organise a safe and well run firework display in five steps. The post How to Organise a Family-Friendly Fireworks Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2017
In this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a venue dresser and event stylist, here is my confession. My […]. The post Confessions of an Event Supplier by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
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