Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

When was the last time you updated your reference list? Believe it or not, career references are oftentimes the most overlooked tool in the arsenal of job seekers. And therein is the problem: If you aren’t building an active cheerleading squad that is engaged in your career success, then the people you have listed on your reference list have no business being on there. Like seasons, friends and, yes, career references, come and go.

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MeetingPool

APRIL 1, 2020

Many folks have been trading info for the last few weeks and wondering what their options might be for remote platforms that will help us meet, learn and stay connected while we’re trying to get on with some semblance of business during this difficult time. Our team, and some friends and colleagues, have done a […]. Apps Tech

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) has confirmed updates to its terms of reference as it prepares to step up its advocacy and representation on behalf of the UK Events Industry. Michael Hirst OBE, Chair, BVEP said: “The new terms of reference incorporate a strong vision and mission of support for the industry and is backed up by a set of robust objectives to bring the industry together in a more collaborative way.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Ask for and check references. Everyone knows that you should ask for references for a professional who’s going to do work for you. How often do you ask for references from a professional you’re planning to hire? In my experience, I am rarely asked for references. In addition, many people ask for references but don’t check them! While that’s usually true, talking to references will invariably turn up useful information.

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Regpack

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Did you know that you can earn $99 every time you refer a new client to Regpack? Be sure to include the link so we know they are being referred by you. The post Refer Regpack and Get $99! For every referral you send us, we either knock off $99 from your monthly bill OR send you a $99 Amazon gift card. For EVERY referral! And to sweeten the pot for your friend, we also offer them a reduced setup fee! So what are you waiting for?

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

Request References. But what’s also important is you want to follow these case studies up with references. “Please share references with me of conferences that are similar to mine,” and a chance for you to call them and talk to them about, “Hey, how’d they handle this?” So if, for example, they say they have a real good culture about service and everything like that, when you’re calling their references, you can ask them.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Similarly, past speakers from your conferences may be able to refer you to their colleagues. Meeting Planning Speakers accommodate audience beneficial benefits budget business communication conference connect cvb entertainment fee find finding good help idea ideal invoice jeff davidson key keynote negotiate payment points practice presentation price refer referrals research right risk safety sales speaker strategy time Tips tools Travel webinar

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Picatic by Eventbrite

APRIL 25, 2022

When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. Forget stifling convention centers and rubbery chicken.

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Glisser

OCTOBER 22, 2020

When we say 'Security,' we are referring to one of three things: Event Planning Thought Leadership Power User SeriesWhat is Security?

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Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 27, 2021

What you need is a step-by-step checklist that you can refer to throughout the process of planning your hybrid event. We've made that checklist for you, to ensure you have everything in one place.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Conversations around diversity and inclusion often refer to people of different genders, races, religious beliefs, and sexual preferences. Inclusivity and diversity have become a focal point for events and professionals in the industry.

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Experiential marketing, also referred to as "face-to-face, on-ground, or engagement marketing," is a method of promotion. It's a marketing tactic used. Sponsored Content

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EventMB

APRIL 9, 2020

Many Eventbrite workers are referring to what happened yesterday as to the ‘Blood Orange Wednesday’. Eventbrite announced yesterday that it was letting go 45% of its staff. What does it mean for the delicate balance of the event technology sector?

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Stova

JUNE 1, 2022

Event attrition rate is an industry phrase that refers to the percentage of people who register to attend an event but don’t show up. Today, we’re going to share some of our favorite strategies to reduce your event attrition rate.

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EventMB

JANUARY 16, 2022

But with the increasing number of virtual events, little has been done to address the topic of virtual event safety — and no, we aren't referring to data security. Recently, event safety has focused on Covid-compliance for in-person and hybrid events.

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EventMB

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cvent is rolling out what it is currently referring to as a “new experience” for users of its event management platform. Cvent’s event marketing and management platform is getting a makeover designed to streamline and simplify the planning process. Here is our review. What Is It?

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Familiarly known as ‘Rabbie’, his iconic status in Scotland is such that he’s often referred to as Scotland’s Bard (in reference to England’s William Shakespeare).

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Often referred to as the backbone or foundation of economies worldwide, small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will play a critical role in the economic recovery from the Covid pandemic due to their flexible and innovative nature.

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Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 26, 2022

Hybrid events (also referred to as ‘smart events’) present a compelling opportunity for inclusion, flexibility, and impact. This week’s guest post comes from an expert in all things visual communication, video content, and audience engagement.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 30, 2021

That’s why we like to refer to this role as a Content Weaver. Check credentials and verify references. Having an emcee at your event was a nice-to-have prior to 2020. Now it’s a must-have.

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ePly

JUNE 30, 2021

If you read back through event trends and predictions blogs of the past several years, you will find many references to building online event communities to support in-person events.

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BizBash

JULY 13, 2017

If you haven’t already heard about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, commonly referred to as G.D.P.R., chances are

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Stova

APRIL 26, 2022

In other words, it refers to creating content that lasts. Evergreen event content gets its name after the tree that keeps its leaves all year round: the evergreen. And things made to last command respect. Just think of the pyramids in Egypt or the Great Wall of China.

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EventMB

AUGUST 27, 2016

Whenever I refer to someone working in the event industry, I refer to them as event professionals. If you read this blog and share its articles on social media, you probably used the hashtag #eventprofs. How did it start? Where is it going? I love #eventprofs. It is that perfect term that blends it all […]. The post The Story of #Eventprofs by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Lifestyle community event community EventProfs Lara McCulloch online community

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Attendease

DECEMBER 9, 2019

By building a master file of attendee profiles, pain points, notable differences, and observations for all types of events, you’ll have a reference point to inform future events.

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EventMB

APRIL 26, 2017

Do you refer to yourself as a freelance eventprof? Are you an event solopreneur? Do you want to be? Solopreneurs are seeing more success than ever before and if you’re interested, now is the perfect time to make the leap. Do you work on your own as an event professional? Or a solopreneur? Maybe even […]. The post The Rise of Event Solopreneurs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Start Event Business business event planner #eventprof Event Business entrepreneur solopreneur

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Exhibitor Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Paris, France  Exhibitions, commonly referred to as trade shows or fairs, have a simple purpose  bringing industries together to build community and. Associations/Press

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EventMB

JANUARY 3, 2017

In the fall of 2016, we contacted over 1,000 event professionals to find out what their challenges were and where they saw the industry going in reference to several critical areas like event technology and social media. Here’s what event professionals around the world see as the top trends in social media and event marketing. […]. The post Eventprofs Share: 8 Trends in #SocialMedia and #EventMarketing by Editorial Team appeared first on [link].

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that simulate human intelligence. App is short for ‘application’, which refers to a software program developed for a specific purpose. An honorarium refers to the payment a guest speaker receives for his/her services.

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Hubb

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Here is what each of these pillars refer to: Owned refers to your web properties, like your business Facebook and Instagram page, where you control the content going out. This is also commonly referred to as your organic social media marketing.

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Glisser

JANUARY 21, 2021

Conferencing generally refers to tools like Jitsi and Zoom where all attendees log in and share either their audio, video, or both in order to communicate with each other. Conferencing vs. Broadcasting. Glisser has many options for you to show a live feed of your speaker to your audience.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2023

BEOs (sometimes referred to as run sheets) allow you to provide critical details that everyone involved in any event MUST have at their fingertips – whether they are a bartender, catering manager, security staff member, event planner, other vendor, or even your client.

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Attendease

JUNE 8, 2022

Also referred to as “video descriptions” and “described video”, these narrations describe important visual details in a video.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 28, 2022

The Ex Awards Gala, referred to over the years as the “event industry’s Golden Globes,” featured a full-course dinner, drinks, live music, mirrored costumed artists, table drops, cheer contests, and 30 categories of inspiring work and winners from some of the biggest brands in the world.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 28, 2020

Refer to this short, recent video , in which my colleague Sarah Michel offers some practical suggestions for making your virtual events successful. My mother used to tell us that “things are going to be different” as we drove home from our annual summer beach vacation.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Experiential marketing — sometimes also referred to as “event marketing” — is a strategy that consists of direct, one-on-one engagement with the consumer in a branded offline or hybrid (offline and online) experience. This is an exciting time for your brand.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 4, 2019

Content refers to what is being discussed. Process refers to how the content is discussed. Have you ever attended a conference education session because of the presenter and not the content? (I I think most of us have.). Have you ever been surprised when a full day workshop ended? You were so engaged that time flew by without you realizing it. If you’ve had these types of experiences, you’ve witnessed firsthand skilled facilitation.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 25, 2022

When you attend a networking conference by World’s Best Connectors, CEO Denise Meredith guarantees you’ll leave with the three Rs: resources, references, and referrals. Forget stifling convention centres and rubbery chicken.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Event management platforms like Attendease , can support higher ed institutions through the entire event lifecycle, from event/class promotion, to registration, to during and after the event (we’ll refer to classes as “events” for simplicity sake in the rest of this blog).

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 20, 2023

It sounds counterintuitive to offer your services to a audience in an effort to book more weddings, but choosing a niche can increase your industry leadership, result in more profit, and make your business easily referable by other wedding professionals.

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