Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2024

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) is excited to announce the opening of its Call for Speakers for its second edition, set to take place on the 20th and 21st of November 2024 at ExCeL London.

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GEVME

APRIL 6, 2022

Embracing digitalisation in the events industry accelerated with the advent of the pandemic. Events had to continue, but in-person had to be put behind the curtain — leading to virtual coming into the spotlight. Event planners, thus, had to uptake a digital-first approach for their events.

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ePly

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As event managers, we know about the ebb and flow of event registration. We get those early birds who call dibs on the event before we begin marketing. Securing the Best Speaker for Your Audience The line-up of speakers can make or break your event. Start the search for speakers early.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide, we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. Determine your event’s value. How does your event create transformations for your audience?

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Eventmobi

JUNE 5, 2023

Still thinking about the event app that made navigating your weekend a breeze? Then you’re familiar with some top-notch event branding! The best event branding sticks in attendees’ minds long after the event has ended—and gets them excited when it comes around again in the future. What is Event Branding?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

That’s why having multiple member retention strategies in place is a must! In this blog post, we’ll cover: How to increase membership retention The best member retention strategies Tips on creating an event strategy for member retention What Is Membership Retention and Why Does It Matter? Engage your members.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The last two years have been instrumental in bringing a whirlwind of changes into the event industry. Physical events, the most popular way to host events in pre-pandemic times, saw a gradual decline as virtual events became everyone’s first choice. What is a hybrid event? Why are hybrid events so popular?

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GEVME

MARCH 9, 2022

Acing your event promotion strategy is often a challenging task. You may have an outstanding line-up of speakers for your event, a repository of informational content for attendees, a strong agenda and everything in between. But to create a buzz about your event, you need a solid event promotion strategy.

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 9, 2021

No matter what kind of event you’re hosting, having the right guest speakers can add value and attract more attendees. But how do you go about booking a speaker for an event? With some clever marketing strategies, honest communication, and […].

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EventBank Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Are you having trouble finding speakers for your events? Finding these types of speakers can be a daunting task with the amount of information out there. Speakers can be representative of your event and association and can be the most vital part of your event. Use speaker websites.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the current year winds down, event organizers are gearing up for the next round of exciting programs and gatherings. The success of an event often hinges on meticulous preparation and foresight. Planning your events calendar a year in advance provides the framework for a seamless and successful series of gatherings.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Where does your association drive revenue—and does it include a non dues revenue strategy? Integrating a non dues revenue strategy into your business plan will support your organization’s long-term growth and stability. Diverse revenue streams are crucial to the success of any organization. That’s $300,000.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In-person events and conferences are back. While events and event planning has morphed a bit and adjustments have been made, there is one thing that remains constant. No marketer or event planner wants to be associated with an event that is considered less than successful. What is Event Engagement?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 16, 2018

G2 Crowd is the leading website for online business software and service reviews, where Event Mobi ranks as a High Performer on the Summer 2018 Mobile Event Apps Report. Event speakers are essential to a successful event marketing strategy. If we can’t deliver on speakers, we’re not doing our job right.”.

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EventMB

AUGUST 25, 2021

Real estate within digital event environments — from event apps to registration pages — has always been a hot spot for sponsorships. Images on landing pages, widgets on event app home pages, banner ads in speaker listings, and the like have been around for 15 years, and they’re not going anywhere.

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Marketo Events

JUNE 2, 2020

For me, it was being part of the team for one of Adobe’s largest events – Summit. Being responsible for content strategy for virtual events means the 16-25 weeks prior to Summit are always jam-packed. We had about 25 days to tackle this and from an event-rush junkie point of view, it was worth it.

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Expo Pass

MAY 10, 2022

“I love seeing speakers that change the way we think […] They are experts, they have thought about something, they bring their own view of the world – to you – and it changes how you think about the world.”. Innovation Women also works to create more diversity at events, and remake the “all-male, pale, and stale” panels we so often see.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Understand your audience.

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Attendease

AUGUST 12, 2020

With the boom of online events in 2020, most companies have increased their portfolio of virtual events. By now, we are all mostly well-versed in the online space, but there are ways to take your next virtual event a step further in order to provide an even better event experience. Brand Consistency. Interactivity.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

APRIL 23, 2021

Don’t let your event become a series of boring slideshow presentations. Here’s how to motivate audience participation at events (without risking any awkward moments).

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Event planning is a dynamic and multifaceted endeavour requiring meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Managing the unexpected at an event is not just a possibility but a certainty for event organisers. This can instil confidence in stakeholders, sponsors, and attendees.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 12, 2023

Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups. Whatever Media Group) Event organizers who are considering straining their budgets to hire celebrity speakers — or who feel pressure to do so — may want to think again.

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GEVME

MAY 30, 2018

The content that you create before, during, and after an event should be a reflection of your event’s unique values. A working content strategy doesn’t simply showcase the assets of an event, it also helps you boost registrations, increase brand recognition, and define the way people interact at events.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Since starting my event career in 2004, I’ve learned a thing or two about the transformative power of effective event marketing and promotion. Today, I’m thrilled to share some strategic insights that can elevate your events, regardless of your audience.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 16, 2018

Event app notifications, alerts, messages – your event technology likely has different ways you can communicate to and update your attendees. Traditionally, you might consider these tools as vehicles for communicating time-sensitive updates like speaker changes, room adjustments or letting them know lunch has been served.

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Attendease

MAY 7, 2024

You’ve spent countless hours and resources planning an amazing event. Event registration can make or break the success of your event. A seamless event registration process leads to more attendees and higher revenues. Event planners, that’s a lot of lost registrants for your event! Keep reading to learn how.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Such is the case with corporate events. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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Event Industry News

MAY 19, 2022

It’s the day of your virtual event, people have started to log in, and the show’s about to start. The hype of virtual events has worn off, people’s calendars are jam-packed with back-to-back virtual meetings, and having to attend another event can sometimes feel exhausting. Are you hosting a paid event?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2018

Established, successful conferences have leadership that are usually adept at incrementally improving their event each year. They focus on securing better content and speakers. Ultimately, a successful conference leadership team must focus on creating a customer-centric conference strategy. What Is Your Conference Centered On?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Let’s explore five innovative and cost-effective strategies to increase attendee well-being throughout your meeting. Make Space for Meditation Every attendee in your meeting is fighting a battle that nobody else knows anything about, and they are carrying that into your event. He is a featured speaker in Caesars Wellness Menu.

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Hubilo Blog

MAY 21, 2020

For sure, physical events are more expensive than virtual events. I’ve got great news to share with you on virtual event pricing for your events. Wondering what’s new and unique about virtual event pricing? Virtual event pricing is super easy to structure and based more on VALUE rather than cost.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Promoting an event takes a lot of work. But if you don’t do it, nobody will know about your event. If you want your event to succeed, you need to put in the work. Yes — word-of-mouth marketing , or referrals, is an effective way of getting more attendees to your event. Distributing discounts is a marketing strategy.

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Quickmobile

JANUARY 18, 2018

There is a myriad of factors that go into planning an event. Because of all the different variables, event planner’s jobs can be completely different from one event to the next. This makes planning an event beyond stressful – you just never know what you’re going to get from day to day. What do you want out of this event?

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Attendease

MAY 9, 2024

Some may think an event is over when the guests leave the venue, and the doors are shut, but event managers still do much more work. Part of the work is to gauge attendees’ satisfaction and measure the event’s success. Today, we will share some best practices to help you create effective event surveys to measure this success.

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Eventmobi

MAY 31, 2018

A common event objective that we hear from event planners is the desire to make sessions more interactive and engaging for attendees. An easy way to achieve this is to introduce live polls or allow attendees to submit questions to the speakers through an event app. Step 1: Be Strategic About Execution.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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