Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

We’ve always done it this way and it’s worked. So why should this time be any different? It’s a classic proclamation used to silence any discussion about changing directions. History becomes weaponized and used as a machete to clear the path for personal agendas, influencing others and legitimizing staying the same. Ultimately, weaponizing your conference’s history when making future decisions is lazy thinking.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s no Comedians in Cars getting Coffee , but here’s my draft script for Seating while Eating at Meetings. Let’s start with… Three criteria for good seating while eating Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida.

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Meeting Application

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Facebook Local is a relatively new tool that’s getting more and more hype recently. That’s because the Local is, in fact, Facebook’s events feature, but in a form of a stand-alone app. We took a closer look at this social media giant’s product from the event planner’s point of view, checking what opportunities it brings to the event industry and who is able to take the full advantage of it.

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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This is a guest blog by Jo Bligh – a curator, producer and Artistic Director of Thorny, a platform for the underrepresented voices of Bristol (UK) and beyond. They have a background in arts, culture and digital working with organisations like Artsadmin, Spike Island & Watershed, and regularly speak on panels about live art, inclusion […].

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The participation fee is the key source of revenue for events. Because of the large market expansion, it’s expected that total ticket sales revenue will increase by 8.6% in the U.S. over the next four years. So here’s a no-brainer: The more tickets you sell, the more money you earn. So how do you do this? Although many event planners focus on promotion and the platforms for selling, they often forget about the crucial “how to pay” aspect.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Companies across the world struggle to improve their Employer Branding activities. One of the great ways to create a favorable company image is hosting a charity event. The naysayers will tell you that you try to combine a noble purpose with not so noble branding goal. However, it’s possible. Events, that emerge from the true needs of the society, are not a cold calculation of the profitability but a way to support those looking for help.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

I’ve been managing events for over twenty years. I’ve seen my fair share of risky events taken to market and in this post I want to share some of my tips to reduce the risks of your next event. . I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event. So here goes: My Top Ten Tips to Reduce Event Risk. 1.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by Madison Layman, Senior Associate, Content Marketing at Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. With higher importance being put on the overall event experience, there has been a shift in what engages attendees and what attendee engagement really is. In this post, we discuss what the future […].

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Event apps were the new technology on the block for event planners. Back then, it was tough to convince planners that engaging attendees via their mobile devices could be an integral part of the event experience. There were lots of concerns. How many attendees would actually use an event app?

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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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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

More than 3,500 guests flocked to the San Francisco Symphony’s 2018 opening-night gala on September 5 to hear Itzhak Perlman.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Welcome to the golden age of event technology! Back in the dark ages, event marketers had a slim handful of solutions to choose from. While these platforms were good, they were limited. The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. Today, event professionals have a vast ecosystem of event platforms to peruse—each of which is able to provide unique advantages.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The EventMobi Experience Manager platform covers attendee engagement throughout the whole event life cycle, from registrations through to the live event and post-event analytics. Here is our review. EventMobi: What Is It? EventMobi is a household name for event planners, developing not just a customer base but a fanbase, and leading the way in […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

It’s been a rapid ascent for London-based tech company LiveStyled. Launched in 2014, the company provided the venue app for their first client, the O2 Academy in Oxford. Since then the business has rapidly grown to become the European market-leading platform. Their technology is used by major venues and festivals to gather GDPR compliant attendee data, which can be used to monetise attendees through its white-label venue apps.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

First impressions matter a lot at events. Recently, BizBash and zkipster created a special art project called “First Impressions,” interviewing.

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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Events and alcohol go hand in hand. Festivals, club nights, socials are all built around drinking culture, but what does the future hold for these events if a growing number of people are turning their backs on booze? According to the Office for National Statistics, drinking rates among British adults have plunged to their lowest […]. The post Update the Cocktail Menu: The Millennial Teetotallers Threatening Your Bar Revenue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by Marijana Vukovic, CMO at SpiceFactory. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. This article will take a deep dive into digital concierge service for events - AI-powered event chatbots - their benefits, and common use cases, revealing all you need to know about this technology and its capabilities.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is the largest such show of it’s kind in the UK and is globally recognised for showcasing the latest developments in the aviation industry before opening to the general public for a weekend of entertainment. EIN TV caught up with Head of Airshow Operations at Farnborough International, Ben Gleeson to discover what has changed since the last show in 2016 and what challenges have been encountered in the run up to the show.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. Having helped to plan and oversee thousands of meetings during my career, it has been interesting to see how the meeting and convention industry has changed and continues to evolve to this day.

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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This is the second interview feature in our Lessons in Successful Fundraising series profiling successful charity event organisers to learn how they unite supporters for their cause. Can piggybacking on third-party events give charities all the fundraising rewards with less of the risk? For Sue Ryder, the strategy is paying dividends. As Senior Event Manager […].

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

First impressions matter a lot at events. Recently, BizBash and zkipster created a special art project called “First Impressions,” interviewing a selection of the best event producers in the United States on what those crucial first few moments.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

DoubleDutch brings the power of digital to enterprise events with modern and innovative event technology. The average Fortune 500 company runs more than 1,000+ live events per year. We can power them all. Optimize your live events with real-time analytics and easily scale out event technology across your event programs. Build elegant event websites in minutes, without a developer, with DoubleDutch Registration.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Forget your Conventional Ballroom! Whether you are planning an event for 10 people or 1000 people, you should think of ways to trade in the traditional conference room setting for cool event venues for your next event. Hotels and conference centres will always sell you on the value of the services they offer and how they can transform any space into something magical – but don’t forget about those costs adding up: for example AV, pipe and drape and hotel labor are just a few.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Everyone loves to complain about air travel today. Cramped cabins. Added fees for everything. But what if there was no pilot to fly the plane? That’s the scenario the U.S. airline industry is facing—and, according to news reports, it will only worsen in the coming years. The crisis has already landed at the regional airline level, according to Peter Gall, a former American Airlines pilot and now a professor at West Virginia University.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The Emmy Awards’ official after-party is ditching the seated dinner approach this year, instead shifting to a reception-style event at.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Lumiere London is centrally located in Southwark and home to four unique 1900 sq. ft. loft studios. Each loft has high ceilings, loads of natural light, is fully equipped with A/V and has its own stylish personality. Take a look at our venues below to see why we made the shortlist! Victorian Loft. The Victorian Loft with its exposed brick walls and bohemian style is busy yet peaceful, spacious yet cosy, and is the perfect place to break out from the boring meeting room mould!

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ePly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

When it comes to creating a fun atmosphere at your event, it’s usually the little details that end up delighting your attendees. So let’s take a look at something traditionally pretty basic: event badge ribbons! You may always have the run-of-the-mill ribbons, but creating more unique ribbons will help break the ice between even the most introverted of attendees.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Event apps have become an integrated part of maximum business events being held across the globe. Technological advancement in the events industry is encouraging the event vendors to keep on building new products and implement their ideas practically. With this wave of revolution and new inventions of software, Hubilo is also a part of the gigantic race and continually working on its new features and products to release.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you want to treat your clients or plan a teambuilding activity, Cirque du Soleil offers unforgettable packages for all.

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