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Our Increased Distrust Of Institutions And What It Means To Your Association, Conference

Velvet Chainsaw

“I’m done with !”. Go ahead and fill in that blank with any type of institution. Big business, conferences, education, government, medicine, membership associations, nonprofits, professional societies, religious organizations, trade organizations, etc. We are witnessing the rise of the Dones , as Dr. Josh Packard calls them. Groups of people that are done with traditional, outdated institutions.

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5 Things To Avoid When Running a Successful Roadshow

Event Farm

Event Farm just wrapped up our inaugural Tour d’States Roadshow event, a six-city series of educational sessions, panels and networking events that traveled across the United States to give event professionals an opportunity to network with industry peers and hear from experts about what they see for the future of the business of offline. We’re very pleased to report that the roadshow was, overall, a remarkable success!

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How to Get a Job in Events Without Experience

EventMB

Everyone has to start somewhere when starting out in the event industry. If you don’t have much experience here are 20 ideas to get your career off the ground. Experience counts for a lot in the world of events. If you want to work in the events industry it can often seem that everyone demands […]. The post How to Get a Job in Events Without Experience by Kelli White appeared first on [link].

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10 Painful Moments Every Event Manager Will Relate To

Eventbrite UK

From AWOL staff to unhappy sponsors, here are 10 'event manager moments' every event planner must face at least once in their career. The post 10 Painful Moments Every Event Manager Will Relate To appeared first on Eventbrite UK 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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Security threats and your conference

Eventinterface

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has published its Meetings Outlook 2016 Fall Edition in partnership with MGM Resorts International. The report highlights a greater awareness of security threats amongst meeting and conference planners, and increased spending on security measures. Meeting and conference planners are keenly aware of the threats their events face.

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13 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas

EventMB

If you want your event to stand out and be attractive to sponsors then you need to come up with new concepts and ideas. Re-using old jaded sponsorship ideas doesn’t cut it anymore. Here is some inspiration for your next event. Event sponsorship is broken and gone are the days that your sponsors can hand […]. The post 13 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Be an Agile Event Manager

Eventbrite UK

With shorter lead times and constantly changing trends, being able to quickly respond and adapt is essential. Here are 7 ways to be an agile event manager. The post How to Be an Agile Event Manager appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Top News for Conference and Meeting Planners

Eventinterface

IMEX 2016 breaks attendee records, Event Pro Update launches and Bermudian returns to lead BTA in 2016. This and more in our latest news update for Meeting and Conference Planners. IMEX 2016 America Breaking Records Once Again. The latest statistics released for IMEX America, which took place 18 – 20 October, confirm that 12,227 meetings, events and incentive travel industry professionals were at the show in Las Vegas, a 14 percent increase over the previous year.

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6 Tips To Write a Tagline For Your Event Website

Event Planning BluePrint

In our live event planning courses we often talk about how to differentiate yourself from other event planners and the idea of creating a tagline for your event website becomes a topic of conversation. Creating the perfect tagline like Nike’s ‘ Just Do It!’ or L’Oreal’s ‘Because You’re Worth It’ is something many event planners wrestle with.

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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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8 Tips to End Attendee Early Departure

EventMB

Are you worried about people leaving your event early? You should be if you’re not doing these 8 things. No one leaves the concert of their favorite band early. No one leaves a sporting final that comes down to the wire and no one leaves anything when they are having the time of their lives. […]. The post 8 Tips to End Attendee Early Departure by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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9 Reasons Your In-House Ticketing is Way More Costly Than You Think

Eventbrite UK

Considering moving away from your in-house ticketing system? See how Eventbrite can save you time, money and much more! The post 9 Reasons Your In-House Ticketing is Way More Costly Than You Think appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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App agencies combine to win big at the Event Tech Awards

Event Industry News

The Event Technology Awards 2016 saw the combined efforts of Intergalactic and Eventbase take home new-look trophies for: Best use of Technology for Engagement, Best use of Technology for a Brand and Best Proximity Marketing Technology at Supernova, London yesterday. “We went in for four awards and left with three of them, a close to […]. The post App agencies combine to win big at the Event Tech Awards appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Going, Going, Gone: The 10 Most Expensive Event Budget Items

Social Tables

When it comes to organizing a great event, it’s only natural for budget to be top of mind. So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? More often than not, these things come down to the price tag. Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. The Big Three. F&B, A/V, and venue rental.

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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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Do You Know Your Attendees? Find Out with this Quick Test

EventMB

I see what you mean. I hear what you’re saying. It feels right. These are all just ways of speaking, right? Actually, they can signify a lot more than that. They could signify methods by which we learn, identify, feel, and react. Studies have shown that most people are motivated or driven by a predominant […]. The post Do You Know Your Attendees?

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Free Banners for Your Next Nightlife Event Listing

Eventbrite UK

Make your event look irresistibly good with these free, professionally designed banners perfect for nightlife and New Year's Eve events. The post Free Banners for Your Next Nightlife Event Listing appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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5 TED and TEDx Talks Every Meeting Planner Should Watch

SmartMeetings

Looking for some inspiration on your morning commute? TED talks and TEDx talks (independently organized TED events presented in TED format) are a brilliant way to get your morning dose of inspiration. There are countless best practices TED talks for general workplace improvements , but some are ideal for meeting planners’ particular pain points and needs.

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10 Sweet Ideas to Reduce Food Waste and Food Miles at Your Events

MeetingsNet

How much are you doing to incorporate sustainability into your F&B programs? Here's a menu of actions that can help you send a lot less good food to the landfill. read more.

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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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10 Examples of Strong “Why Attend” Pages

EventMB

Attendees often need a little urging to come to your event, not to mention financial approval. To make this easier for all involved craft a “Why Attend” page. Here’s how to do it with ten great examples. Most of us just need a little push, a little “I agree with you, you should do it.” […]. The post 10 Examples of Strong “Why Attend” Pages by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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How to Crowdfund Your Brilliant New Event Idea

Eventbrite UK

Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money for products and films, but it can be used for much, much more, like raising money for your event idea. The post How to Crowdfund Your Brilliant New Event Idea appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Top 5 Free Tools to Live Stream Your Event Online

Capterra Event Management

UPDATE 11/8/2016: This article has been updated from its original content to reflect feedback and software updates from existing options in the article. There are times where potential attendees for your event are just dying to come, yet for whatever reason (cost, distance, lodging, etc.) they can’t seem to make the trip. Lucky for us, different types of event software enabled event planners to broadcast their events from afar so no matter where they may be, your attendees can still experience a

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What Event Trend Will Take Off in 2017?

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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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Does Event ROI Exist?

EventMB

This is a sponsored post written by Kristen Carvalho, Sr. Content and Social Media Manager at etouches. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Most planners hear event ROI and their minds immediately go to events that are sales or lead driven – the events that bring in the big bucks like tradeshows or […]. The post Does Event ROI Exist?

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10 Top Autumn Venues for Hire

Eventbrite UK

They say there’s a venue for every season (or we do at least), so here are our top ten autumn venues for hire. The post 10 Top Autumn Venues for Hire appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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New Study: Focus on Data Integration Saves Event Planners Time and Money

Event Industry News

Organisations are increasingly integrating their event management and back end business systems in an effort to save time, improve data accuracy and productivity around their events – according to a new study by Event Industry News and Eventsforce. Of the 200 senior event planners surveyed, 60% have already integrated their event data with systems like […].

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10 Easy Ways to Make Your Meeting a Millennial Magnet

MeetingsNet

Top tips from a Millennial on how to get her peer group excited about participating in your next event. read more.

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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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How to Drive More Attendees to Exhibitor Booths [Video]

EventMB

Did you know EventMB has a Youtube Channel? Here is the seventh video from our brand new series. Our videos have discussed whether event planning is for you, the questions event planners always get asked, the reasons why people really attend events, the secret formula to event swag, how to set up an event planning business from home, and why event planning is the worst and […].

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Event Industry News Round-Up: 31 October to 6 November

Eventbrite UK

For event managers that like to be on the cutting edge, this is the event industry news you need to know from around the web. The post Event Industry News Round-Up: 31 October to 6 November appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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The future of exhibition technology

Event Industry News

A panel of four, chaired by exhibition marketing veteran Saul Leese, took to the Main Stage at Event Tech Live this morning to look at current trends and what’s around the technology corner. “Utopia, for organisers, will come in the shape of no more problems with integration,” Florian Courgenouil, Marketing Director at Goomeo, told a […]. The post The future of exhibition technology appeared first on Event Industry News.