Sat.Jun 03, 2017 - Fri.Jun 09, 2017

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My Presentation Is Fine—It’s The Audience That Doesn’t Get It!

Velvet Chainsaw

“My presentation is fine. It’s the audience’s fault if they don’t get it?”. “Why do I need to change the way I present? My lecture has worked for years. I get great scores and reviews.”. I’m sure you’ve heard statements like this. Maybe you’ve even said something similar yourself. So, why should speakers change how they present at your conference? The Lecture—The Presenters’ And Learners’ Desert Mirage.

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4 Reasons to Use Experiential and Interactive Marketing

Event Farm

From the rise of inbound marketing to the advent of account-based tactics , organizations are trying to find a balance between the wide reach of online marketing and the personalized strategies that more successfully convert prospects to customers. As part of that effort, marketers are increasingly turning to interactive and experiential marketing campaigns.

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Create Powerful Meetings Instead of Power-over Meetings

Conferences that Work

All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. Traditional conferences unconsciously promote and sustain power imbalances between the “speakers” at the front of the room and the audience. Such events invoke a version of power Tom Atlee calls Power-over : “ the ability to control, influence, manage, dominate, destroy, or otherwise directly shape what happens to someone or something” People often tolerate this form

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crowdfunding an event – a case study

Gallus Events

In June 2017 we managed to successfully crowdfund a business to business event. In this post I want to cover, the reasons we recommended this approach to our client and why crowdfunding an event may not be for everyone. I also want to look at in detail, exactly how to crowdfund an event. We set up a crowdfunding page on the UK based Crowdfunded website and ran the campaign for six weeks.

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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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8 Ways to Jazz up Your Evening Reception Events

EventMB

Need something new to replace your boring champagne reception? Here are a few ideas to start revving your imagination motor for evening social receptions. It’s hard to build excitement around the same old, same old kind of event receptions but it’s also difficult to switch something up when it is an event planning tradition. Event […]. The post 8 Ways to Jazz up Your Evening Reception Events by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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How to get the best out of a conference

Eventinterface

If you have visited a conference lately, you will understand that a conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with others in the same line of work as you. There are many networking and relationship building opportunities, and you need to know how you can get the best out of them. You can point them to your website, hand out business cards and form long lasting business relations.

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The EventProfs’ Essential Summer Reading List

Eventbrite UK

Are you off on a well-deserved holiday this summer? Then you’ll no doubt be looking for a good book - here are 10 of the best new titles for event planners. The post The EventProfs’ Essential Summer Reading List appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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How To Convince Your Boss to Support Event Innovation

EventMB

Don’t get mired in the old ways of doing things with a conservative board, client, or employer who’s fearful of change. Present your ideas to innovate with confidence by following these tips. You’re stuck, or rather, the people you work for are. Those behind your event just can’t seem to embrace this century. They don’t […]. The post How To Convince Your Boss to Support Event Innovation by Christina Green appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in San Francisco for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new San Francisco eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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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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Interviews with Planners - Jenna Worrell

Eventinterface

Jenna is the Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Visit Bucks County. She is in charge of helping B2B marketers plan their events! Jenna attends networking tradeshows, works with group, meeting, sport and wedding planners to bring their business into Bucks County. She plans large industry events, such as the annual Visit Bucks County Meeting Planner Event and Visit Bucks County Wedding Show, throughout the county.

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Venue

Eventbrite UK

Rosie Guest of VenueScanner takes a look at some of the most common mistakes event organisers should avoid when booking a venue. The post 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Venue appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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10 Event Planning Traditions That Will Never Go Out of Style

EventMB

Styles change but some things are eternal. They’ll always be fashionable because these event planning traditions have staying power. Check them out. Have you ever heard the phrase,”All old things are new again.”? It speaks to how everything comes back into style. But with these event planning traditions, they’ve never gone out and never will. […].

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Which Event Element Are You Spending More on This Year?

BizBash

“We are spending more on technology integration this year. We are focusing on digital branding for our clients and their.

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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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Interviews with Planners – PS Ives

Eventinterface

PS Ives co-founded Space in the Raw in 2015 after 10 years as venue broker locating unique spaces for the event industry. Space in the Raw aims to match properties that are on the market long term with planners and events. Working with blue chip companies like Google, Nike, Microsoft and Sony, she recognized a gap in the event industry. Increasingly, companies want to create one of a kind brand experiences and request unique event spaces to make this a reality.

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Inspiring Quotes on How to Write Great Copy

Eventbrite UK

Need to write some sparkling copy to promote your event but feeling uninspired? Never fear, we've gathered 25 pearls of wisdom from some of the greats! The post Inspiring Quotes on How to Write Great Copy appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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Emotion: The Key To Better Attendee Experience?

EventMB

Emotion tracking could be the key to unlocking attendee data whilst at the same time reducing their time spent filling out feedback forms. Recent patents granted to Facebook could mean the future is closer than we think. It goes without saying that happy attendees are the best kind of attendees at any kind of event. […]. The post Emotion: The Key To Better Attendee Experience?

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Projection-Enabled Bikes, an 'Orphan Black' Mural, Salvador Dali-Inspired Tablescapes

BizBash

This week's roundup includes bikes with projectors in San Francisco, an Orphan Black mural at the final season premiere party.

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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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5 Tips to Write a Winning Event Proposal

Event Planning BluePrint

Creating winning event proposals is a great way to build your event business and your success in the industry. The first proposal I applied for was awarded to another (larger) company, but during the interview process the client met with me to review my submission, and I learned so much from that meeting that helped me with future proposals. My biggest mistake was outlining all the requirements and giving the client one total fee instead of breaking down each component of the event and pricing t

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3 Ways to Convert Facebook “Interest” into Ticket Sales

Eventbrite UK

Plenty of "interest" in your event, but not the sales? Allison Hoffman of Facebook provides some key tips on converting that "interest" into ticket sales. The post 3 Ways to Convert Facebook “Interest” into Ticket Sales appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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15 Monster Ways To Master Your To-Do List

EventMB

When your to-do list is looking a little stale and you aren’t sure how to make the most of it, we can help with these monster ways of getting it done! We all know the secret power of to-do lists but what can we do to make them realistically useful to boost productivity? If you […]. The post 15 Monster Ways To Master Your To-Do List by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Philadelphia for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Philadelphia eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for.

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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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5 Wonder Woman Strengths Every Meeting Planner Has

SmartMeetings

Photo credit: Warner Brothers. As you probably know, the new Wonder Woman movie just hit theaters. With all of the buzz around perhaps the most glorious superwoman in pop culture, I began thinking about Wonder Woman’s many super powers. I ended up finding some striking parallels between the superhero and the typical meeting planner. It takes relentless strength to thrive in this profession, and although planners may not be equipped with a lasso and sword, they fearlessly tackle challenges —and

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4 Signs Your In-House Ticketing System Needs an Overhaul

Eventbrite UK

Is your in-house ticketing system performing as well as it should be? Or are you spending too much time on maintenance? It might be time for an overhaul. The post 4 Signs Your In-House Ticketing System Needs an Overhaul appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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16 Astounding Aerial Décor Ideas for Events

EventMB

Don’t overlook the opportunity that height and aerial decor can offer your event. Add another dimension with these creative ideas. Don’t forget to look at the overhead space to see the potential your event venue or space can offer. Aerial décor can be used to not only lower ceiling height and make a space seem […]. The post 16 Astounding Aerial Décor Ideas for Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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10 New Venues in Phoenix/Scottsdale for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Phoenix/Scottsdale area eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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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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Sadler’s Wells hosts TEDxLondon 2017

Event Industry News

Sadler’s Wells played host for the first time to TEDxLondon 2017 on Sunday 4th June. The event, attended by 1,400 guests, focused on the theme of confidence. TEDxLondon 2017 took to the main stage of the 1,500-capacity theatre with a mission to shine new light on the extraordinary capacity of individuals to survive and thrive, celebrate […]. The post Sadler’s Wells hosts TEDxLondon 2017 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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5 Ways to Make Your Meeting More Customer-Focused

MeetingsNet

Today’s attendees demand to be treated as valued individuals. Here’s how you can show them some love. Did you know that men hate to iron so much that they rather throw out a wrinkled shirt and buy a new one than pull out the ironing board in their hotel closet? That could just be a fun fact, but in the hands of speaker, author, and marketing and advertising specialist Kelly McDonald , founder of McDonald Marketing and a top expert in consumer trends, generational differences, and leveraging the

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The Best 360 Degree Cameras to Capture Your Event

EventMB

One of the latest event tech opportunities that should not be missed is the 360 degree camera. In this post we introduce you to what they can do, tips for using them, which models are on the market and how they can improve your event. It’s not just destinations that are innovating with 360° video, […]. The post The Best 360 Degree Cameras to Capture Your Event by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].