EventMB

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

A dress code helps to set the tone, standard and mood of the event while keeping the vision of the planner or manager. Here are some tips to communicate the proper dress code to your attendees and some creative and inventive examples. Establishing the dress code can be important to define your event, create a […]. The post 10 Stupid Dress Code Names and How to Communicate What to Wear to Attendees by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Making sure you get the most from your conference chair. I always try to get out and about in November and this year I am speaking at Association Congress in London on the 17th November and I have two appearances during IBTM World in Barcelona at the end of November. So mission accomplished there! As I was thinking about the content for my sessions my mind drifted to the role of the Chairman.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Six planners share their experiences of alternative event formats to show how shaking things up can lead to even better results. The post 6 Exciting Ideas to Shake up Your Traditional Event Formats appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Even if your. event marketing budget does not allow for various experiential and forward-thinking technologies, tech still likely plays a big role in your event planning, management, check-in and analytics processes. While. some in-event technologies are used for their ability to “wow” attendees as innovative engagement tools, others are more ubiquitous because they play an integral role in allowing event marketers to streamline the event-planning process and capture the ever-elusive in-event da

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

MacGyver was the king of last minute, nail-biting quick-fixes back in the 80’s so you could definitely learn a thing or two and take some tricks out of his playbook to ensure you are the hero of your event. Sometimes, planning or managing an event can feel just as dicey as disarming a bomb and […]. The post 10 Hacks of an Event MacGyver by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

How can you sell more tickets without investing even more in your marketing? The key is to work smarter, not harder. The post Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Turn More Website Visitors into Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Now more than ever, event marketers are faced with the task of managing consistently innovative, diverse events. Those in the events industry need to get increasingly creative in order to reach broad audiences and effectively get the right people through the door. Because of this, event planners often leverage the power of event marketing and management software to aid in logistical planning and help make the event end product the very best it can be.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Many “green” event approaches start and finish with going paperless and eliminating bottled water. But are these steps truly meaningful in addressing the carbon impact of events? This blog post provides a smart, step-by-step way to design a climate-friendly event. Improving your odds of making smarter and more effective decisions to cut carbon emissions and […].

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. On this episode of Event TALK we share how you can get that time back. We are speaking with Jasmine Eldeen, Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe, we chat about best practices for meeting planners in working with a hotel sourcing company.

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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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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

It's time to take a look at reasons why people visiting your website don’t always register for your event. The post 3 Reasons Interested Event-Goers Don’t Register for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Thanks to video streaming services , companies can achieve virtual event planning without geographical constraints. Virtual events can be a standalone venture or accompany a live event. Whichever the case, event streaming is definitely something you should be exploring if your company caters beyond a local demographic. Here’s a few tips to help you kick start your first virtual event with a remote audience. 1.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

From superstitions to platitudes, event planners hear all kinds of advice. Here are some examples of the worst of the worst. When I left my corporate job and started my own business I had several well-meaning friends who forwarded me job descriptions with polite emails that read, “Thought you might be interested.” They didn’t really […]. The post The Worst Advice We Have Ever Heard About Event Planning by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Join 1000s of event organisers and add your voice to this year's event industry Pulse Report + you'll be in with a chance to win £100 in Amazon vouchers. The post Be Part of This Year’s 3rd Annual Event Industry Pulse Report appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Meetings are happening more frequently than ever before. As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. Take for example, Salesforce.com’s annual conference, Dreamforce. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Want an events team comprised of the most brilliant players in the area? So does everyone else. Here are a few things you need to know about how to woo them and stand out from the crowd. Often the difference between a struggling business and one that succeeds is the partnerships the business owner makes […]. The post 15 Secret Tricks to Getting Event Vendors to Work with You by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Guidebook is the most popular app choice for anime and fan conventions of all sizes. In the US, Guidebook has worked with over 30 anime conventions, including AnimeNEXT, Sakura-Con, Ushicon, and Anime Expo. Learn how Anime Expo and Nan Desu Kan used Guidebook to help fans maximize their time at a con, and stay in-the-loop on critical updates. Fan conventions: a labor of love.

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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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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Want to find out what your attendees thought of your event? Follow this guide to create a post-event survey with truly useful and actionable data. The post How to Create an Insightful Post-Event Survey appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Planning BluePrint

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

I want you to hear Sarah’s story. Sarah started her event planning business earlier this year and she’s still employed by someone else. Sarah is trying to shift from being an employee to planning events full time. At work, colleagues and clients surround her all day so she’s worried that she’ll miss her built-in social life, but the desire to make a bigger impact on her life and her community drives her to work while she’s building her event career.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Smartphones have taken over our lives. That can be a problem if you are trying to capture the attention of your attendees. Or your biggest opportunity. What is the struggle of now? It is the struggle of capturing attention. It is the incredibly difficult challenge we experience to embrace the moment. Events happen here and […]. The post The Struggle for Now by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

What’s in store next year? Hotel prices will increase by 4 percent in North America and decrease by 0.6 percent in Asia-Pacific. The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. Here’s a big-picture look at current trends and the year ahead from experts in lodging, exhibitions, travel, and technology.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Learn from Chris Carney's experiences to find out how to progress from event management to event leadership. The post How to Progress from Event Management to Event Leadership appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

By Scott Babcock, Senior Event Producer, PCI. Use these simple, free strategies to amp up the energy, professionalism, and theatricality of your next general session. read more.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Emburse enables event managers to create and distribute expense cards to keep their event budget on track. Here is our review. Emburse: What Is It? Emburse enables teams to keep track of event costs in real time through real or virtual payment cards that enforce a set budget. Rather than having a complex purchase order process […]. The post Emburse: Take Control of Event Costs [Review] by Becki Cross appeared first on [link].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

One of my favorite conference-committee activities is what we refer to as the “wave.” We challenge the committee to rank each of their conference elements as “boundary,” “emerging,” “established,” or “dying.” This list (combined with next month’s list) of ways to remake your annual meeting was influenced by committees who ranked these elements as established or dying.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

A successful on-sale is critical for big events. So ask these 5 questions to ensure you'll get the service and support you need from your ticketing partner. The post Can Your Ticketing Partner Handle Your On-sale? 5 Critical Questions to Ask appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

by Tamara Deike, Vice President of Global Brand Development at ImageSound Sound system, sound system, sound system Do yourself a favour and invest in a decent sound system from a reputable manufacturer. There’s nothing worse than sub-standard speakers. The tell-tale sign of a good sound system in a venue is that it’s easy to spot! […]. The post Top 10 tips: Playing music at events appeared first on Event Industry News.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Taking time out to travel is what many people dream of but travelling could in fact, be hurting your eventprof career. Plastered all over Instagram and social media are incredible pictures from those travelling the world and taking time out from the day to day struggle (doesn’t it make you sick!). But let’s be honest […]. The post 10 Reasons Why Travelling is Hurting your Eventprof Career by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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