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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. More quality options result in a buyer’s market…now and in the years ahead. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. Determine the degree a speaker will research and deliver relevancy for your industry.

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Case Study: How Hanapin Marketing Used Attendee Feedback to Increase Engagement & Retention

Eventmobi

The event provides over 600 marketers with professional development and education related to paid search and advertising, and networking opportunities with the biggest and brightest in the industry. Hanapin Marketing. Hanapin Marketing is a leading US-based advertising agency. How Hanapin Marketing Achieved Their Event Goals.

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.) based on expertise.

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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event

Attendease

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Popular themes like decades parties, costume parties, and masquerade balls give attendees guided inspiration for decor, music, activities, food, and dress code.

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Marketing Your Event During COVID-19

PCMA Convene

During the COVID-19 crisis, event marketers should avoid discussing content that might fuel concerns, like food sampling. Although we’re all still learning as we go, here are a few recommendations that could help guide your approach to public relations and marketing. Don’t try to become a virology expert. COVID-19 Webinar.

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How a Marketing Guru Markets a Virtual Event

PCMA Convene

The Internet Marketing Association is enticing members to join a virtual edition of its annual IMPACT conference by giving away a Tesla Model 3, among other incentives. But to keep attendees’ attention, speakers will be capped to five minutes and stick to topics related to the conference theme, “The Year of Reinvention.”