Attendease

JUNE 28, 2023

Event management software pricing has become more complicated over the years as the industry has evolved. Event management software has revolutionized the way events are planned, organized, and executed. However, one of the most common challenges for event professionals is deciding on the right tool for the most cost-effective price.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 21, 2023

Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. Nonprofit event management software is a type of software used to organize nonprofit events. That’s what we’ll cover in this article.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. As a result, 78% of organizations that use event apps claim the technology contributes to a positive event return on investment (ROI).

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Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease. Both features should be flexible and easy-to-use—not just for your organization to set up, but for your attendees to use, too!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Over the summer and the fall of 2020, most organizations were able to make decisions six months out without incurring liability.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. As the cost of jet fuel and gasoline increases those costs are borne by the meeting organizer. This is becoming an extreme pain point for organizers.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For most event organizers and businesses that rely on heavy foot traffic for exposure at conferences, the digital transformation was embraced more out of necessity than fervent interest. Event organizers knew they had to adapt quickly or businesses would crumble.

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Attendease

JANUARY 18, 2024

So, how do you find the right one to fit the needs of your attendees and your organization? Understanding pricing models and negotiating better deals. Critical steps you need to take to find the right event management platform Hosting corporate events means different things to different people. Conducting a needs assessment exercise.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

According to Bizzabo , many event organizers are spending an increased budget on marketing their events. Choose a Specialized Event Management Platform There are plenty of website builders and content management systems (CMS) that give event organizers many options to create a basic website without the need for extensive hard coding.

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Eventtia

APRIL 22, 2024

The right event ticketing platform enables organizers to coordinate every detail in their interaction with the attendees. Configure time-based pricing: Allow organizers to set different ticket prices based on the purchase date. Finally, organizers can track ad performance through a dashboard.

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Attendease

JULY 20, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, securing the right Software as a Service (SaaS) solution can make or break an organization’s success. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 27, 2020

At the time, we stated, “Hotels and the entire events supply chain need to understand that we won’t fully recover until we help conference and show organizers regain their top-line attendance and revenue.”. conference organizers going out of business. What advice can you share for organizers or their suppliers?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In addition to negotiating and locking in pricing, some of the tactics to consider are: Decreasing the event length by a couple hours or half-day. In many cases, it makes sense to consolidate business development and fulfillment resources and organize them around your customers instead of your products.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

The truth is that most of the data points and recovery opinions are coming from the supplier — not the organizer — side of our industry. This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Member acquisition If your organization is in its early growth phase, this can be your marketing strategy’s main goal. If you’re organizing an event, for example, you can use lead retrieval software to make it easier for exhibitors and sponsors to collect attendee data. Here’s some priorities to explore!

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Offer Multiple Pricing Packages to Attract More Sponsors. The way you package and price your sponsorship offers can make an enormous difference in how successful you are at drawing the right businesses. Your pricing structure needs to be clear and benefits-focused, and provide multiple options to choose from.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 3, 2022

With live conferences’ comeback, event organizers need to make complex decisions about how to incorporate digital product extensions into their business model. Associations who offer CE credits tend to be able to charge a higher price. Digital price — This varies, especially when it comes to CE. It’s expensive.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

While in the second half of 2020 many virtual conferences grew attendance, attracting global and non-member participants, much of that growth can be attributed to significantly reduced registration pricing. The most progressive conference organizers are narrowing down the number of days, tracks, and hours of programming each day.

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve put together six essential steps to help you find the best event platform for your organization. Knowing which features you need (and which ones you don’t) will not only help alleviate stress for you in the short term, but for your organization in the long term, too. No one wants that!

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you run a membership organization, you know how important it is to engage and retain your members. After all, members are the lifeblood of your organization: they support your organization’s mission, attend events, and form your community! Here’s how to organize and execute your campaign in 9 simple steps!

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TicketBud

JANUARY 16, 2024

Book vendors early for better availability and price. But, no matter what you decide, you’ll need an event ticketing platform that will help keep your event and attendee list organized. Within minutes, event organizers can create a Ticketbud account, customize an event webpage, and open registration for their events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2023

Instead of hours of reading and organizing, copy and paste survey comments and ask ChatGPT to summarize top themes and provide insights. Initial Intelligence Gathering: Struggling with where to start for determining team pricing for your conference? In seconds it will provide unbiased analysis and potentially uncover hidden insights.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Event organizers are eager to bring people back together safely. 5: Pricing. Do you counter with a lower price? Or do you increase the price and reduce the size of the crowd? #6: To ensure everyone’s safety, more and more organizers are performing vaccination/test verifications at in-person events. 6: Value.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 28, 2023

Coupled with rising gas prices, this could mean notably higher shipping costs for event organizers and exhibitors. One exhibition-industry veteran notes that the loss of a large freight shipper comes at a time when rising fuel prices are already causing headaches for show organizers and their exhibitors.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 2, 2023

With lead capture, the event organizer may or may not be involved in the lead collection process. The exhibitor or sponsor owns that information, rather than having it pulled from the organizer’s database. The exhibitor or sponsor owns that information, rather than having it pulled from the organizer’s database.

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Attendease

APRIL 24, 2023

Conducting a needs assessment is a vital first step in selecting the right event management software platform for your organization. For this reason, in this blog, we’ll discuss how to conduct a needs assessment and why it is pivotal to making the right decisions for your organization. Why do a needs assessment?

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A clearly defined budget provides a framework for decision-making, enabling event organizers to strategically allocate resources. This foresight prevents overspending and optimizes funds in areas that help organizers reach their goals. Create a Spreadsheet Event organizers must stay organized.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Naturally, organizations are searching for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality or engagement they have become known for. Save time with automation and templates One of the best reasons to use corporate meeting planning software is the ability to save your organization time—because, after all, time equals money.

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MAY 2, 2019

Being an event organizer is a constant juggling act. Pricing, promotions, performers… the list goes on. At this moment, you probably have hundreds on unanswered questions in your inbox and uncompleted tasks on your notepad.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the virtual world, we ask exhibitors to build out a custom booth on the platform the show organizer selects. Virtual Expo Truths. I’ve got bad news for you. Corporate Booth.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. This diversity allows organizers to choose the solution that best aligns with their unique circumstances and objectives. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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Attendease

APRIL 16, 2024

GET THE FREE GUIDE : Leverage Effective Ticket Pricing Strategies & Sell Out Your Events 2. Challenges: Participants complete some sort of challenge (ex, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge) and donate to your organization after doing so. Invest in an all-in-one fundraising software to get the most bang for your buck.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

The increases in price forecasted in 2022 by CWT and GBTA were far outpaced by the actual numbers across all sectors. Looking ahead, while prices remain at elevated prices, the increases are forecasted not to be nearly as steep as prior years. Ground Transportation Car rental prices around the globe rose to $45 a day in 2022.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Like other online events, webinars have emerged as increasingly popular tools for organizations everywhere. Make sure you choose a webinar platform that fits your needs , considering its ease of use, features, and pricing. Creating and organizing webinar content Having an in-depth roadmap is key when learning how to host a webinar !

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The first two steps are critical for organizing your sponsor data for analysis. For each year, include the number of options available, number sold, and itemized price for each. Competitive sponsor pricing intelligence from a couple of other conferences can help guide and validate your pricing decisions.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If your meetings budget has kept up with price increases over the past few years, you’re among the lucky. Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Index and its own internal data to compare prices before the pandemic with those in August 2023.

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GEVME

JANUARY 14, 2020

So you are organizing a large scale conference and have planned everything — right from the number of guests attending the event, to the venue and operations. Yet, there is something that has been bothering the event planner in you — the ticket price. Read on to know how to price your event strategically. .

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