EventMB
AUGUST 22, 2019
This is a sponsored post by Maritz Global Events. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It’s no secret that event planners are experiencing more pressure than ever to apply the hottest marketing trends to their own industry. Taking a page from experiential marketing, event planners are expected to deliver an unforgettable experience.
EventMB
JUNE 11, 2019
Conference bags must breed in the dark: everyone seems to have at least a dozen stuffed in the back of their closet. A conference event swag bag should be more than a hole with handles. Conference gifts and corporate goodie bags account for more than $20 billion worth of business worldwide. A functional, stylish […]. The post 30 Ideas for Conference Bags People Won’t Throw Away by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
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Marketo Events
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Events are often one of the biggest marketing expenses. If this is the case, why do so few of us measure the real impact of these initiatives? According to Event MB , 85% of event planners use event registration software, 61% use event marketing tools, and 54% use survey tools. While this is promising, these tech stacks can often lead to uncertain attribution models that fail to calculate the true ROI of events.
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MAY 29, 2019
Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post 30 Catering Ideas to Make Your Event Menu Stand Out in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
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Attendease
DECEMBER 9, 2019
A corporate event marketer’s purview often includes a wide spectrum of events across the enterprise, with assorted attendee profiles, scale and objectives. The marketing and management strategy for a webinar differs, in some ways significantly, from the strategies for launching a multi-day user conference, for example. Juggling a portfolio of these dissimilar events can be a challenging experience; it’s easy to get lost in the tasks, mix up goals and approaches, and lose sight of brand consisten
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Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Why should you hire curious people? Because the future of work belongs to the neo-generalist. And neo-generalists are intensely curious. Here’s Harold Jarche, explaining the importance of generalists: Wicked problems need neo-generalists. Neo-generalists defy common understanding. They cross boundaries, and some break them. They see patterns before others do.
BizBash
MAY 28, 2019
The Southern California chapter of Wedding International Professionals Association hosted a design challenge that evoked the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Social Tables
MAY 30, 2019
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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
APRIL 10, 2019
According to EventMB , finding sponsors is the second biggest logistical challenge when it comes to organising events. Providing useful information as a magnet for potential sponsors is one approach through which many conferences have found success. However, deciding what kind of information to include in a sponsorship proposal, and how to design it so that it's clear and appealing to your potential partners is a challenge onto itself.
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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
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 19, 2019
In a world of diminishing social media returns, Instagram is a breath of fresh air for event marketers. Not only is it the second-most downloaded free app in the Apple app store, 1 billion people use Instagram every month, with 80% of users following at least one business. That makes the platform a treasure trove […]. The post 7 Instagram Stories Ideas for Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 20, 2019
Looking for an event app and not sure where to start? You're not alone. We often hear from event organizers that choosing the right provider is a challenge.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
One of the biggest problems that event planners face is figuring out how attendees feel during their event and how they engage with the sessions, activations, entertainment, etc. Emotional recognition is a powerful way to collect that data – and a controversial one. Tracking attendee engagement and satisfaction is essential for creating a successful […].
Marketo Events
JUNE 17, 2019
Interactions with prospects and customers before, during, and after an event don’t just offer a chance for engagement, but also a unique opportunity to further customize your follow-up, communications, and their next event experience, which in turn helps accelerate impact, velocity, and conversion. The problem? More often than not, event data is either being forgotten, spread out amongst several tools, or being inputted manually and inaccurately.
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MARCH 26, 2019
Looking for ways to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry? Help your event shine with this useful planning checklist for conferences and corporate events. The post Your Essential Conference and Corporate Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 17, 2019
It’s time to dive deep into the world of 2020 event marketing trends! Because it’s December, the next episodes of #EventIcons will focus on what’s to come. And, of course, what these trends mean for our industry. So today, we kickstart this series of episodes with 2020 event marketing trends. As event professionals, marketing is an enormous part of what we do.
Oveit
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Each individual is unique. A perfect experience is only perfect if it’s personal and catered to individuals. While most event planners like to […]. The post Ticket Addons are making experiences personal appeared first on Oveit.com.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 22, 2019
How often have you heard “Any questions?” at the end of a conference session? Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough. We’ve been using this Q&A format for centuries. But can we improve it?
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
APRIL 23, 2019
Here are some clever, eye-catching ways brands—including Instagram, American Express, BMW, and Yves Saint-Laurent—got themselves noticed during two jam-packed Coachella weekends.
Social Tables
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Learn how to delight friends, colleagues, and customers with impressive spring themes for parties and events. Featuring real examples from innovative brands, foundations, and celebrities, these event ideas for spring theme ideas and event names will help you kick off your own event planning in style. Here’s how to pick the perfect spring event name What’s in a name?
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Lead singer of the British rock band, Chris Martin, has revealed that the band will not tour its new album due to the environmental impacts the concerts would have. He said: “We’re taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable but how it can be actively beneficial.”. Though disappointing to fans, this announcement is not unusual for 2019 which also saw Extinction Rebellion protests shut parts of London down twice and climate activist, Greta Thunberg,
Meeting Application
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Harsh Alaskan climate. Small local society. Too many paperwork. Two important missions. Sounds like the beginning of an adventure? Check what an amazing story happened to us! Tlingit & Haida These mysteriously sounding words are actually the names of Indian tribes living in northern Canada and Alaska. Members of these small (around 3,500 inhabitants) communities are incredibly close and care about continuity of good, regular relationships.
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Skift
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Skift Take: Entrepreneurs are opening dynamic businesses across Phoenix, generating additional momentum for the meeting-friendly destination. As event professionals look for more interesting cities and venues that embrace diversity, they’ll no doubt give fast-developing Greater Phoenix a closer look. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventMB
AUGUST 12, 2019
An event planner’s work is never done — not even when the event itself is over. There is so much planning involved in staging an event that it’s tempting to congratulate ourselves just for reaching the finish line. To keep our game in top form, however, it’s key to take an evaluative look back at […]. The post 45 Critical Questions for a Successful Event Debrief by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
Marketo Events
MAY 31, 2019
From interactive philanthropic experiences to augmented reality, experiential marketing is on the rise, with more brands looking to create memorable experiences for consumers in order to drive sales. According to a 2018 Mosaic and Event Marketer EventTrack study , 84% of brands use events and experiences to promote their products and services to consumers.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Your event description is often the first (and only) chance you get to grab potential attendee’s attention online. And thanks to modern consumer behavior, you have only 5.59 seconds to do it before they abandon your webpage and move on to the next thing. So how can you make the most of those five seconds […].
Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive
The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Everybody gather ’round because we’re talking attendee questions that matter! So, when you’re putting an event together, what is the most important thing on your mind? Who are you doing this for? And who will ultimately decide the success of your event? Obviously, the answer is your attendees. And if there is one thing they look for in a meeting or conference, it’s a connection.
Event Planning BluePrint
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
At first I didn’t think it would be difficult to get my event planning business up and running , but it turned out to be a challenge. While I did get clients in my very first month as an event planner, I also did many things wrong…. I didn’t charge enough so I lost money. I would get some clients, and then I’d lose some clients. I’d make some money, not make enough, make some more, not make enough again.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Why not make your entire conference a braindate? One of Skift’s “ 10 event trends for 2020 ” is networking. The report predicts: “Activities such as braindates that deliver more meaningful connections will become mainstream at events.” The author, Julius Solaris , tweeted: “…braindates are in our top 10 trends for 2020…Too much of an undervalued tool and approach.
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