Endless Events
AUGUST 16, 2019
Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Good news – you’re in the right place for answers. . This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: Why you need event insurance.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 27, 2019
Have you ever asked (or answered) the question, “Should we outsource our corporate incentive travel program?” If so, then you know that organizing an event of any size requires more than just choosing a destination and motivating participants to hit their goals. Success depends on careful planning—all while evaluating performance and managing the behaviors of your participants.
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MeetingsNet
AUGUST 19, 2019
Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. Brought to you by: Cybercrime. We hear about it in some way every day. It’s always at the forefront of current headline news, yet it hasn’t always been the hot topic that it is today. In my career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, my work began decades ago - before anyone really knew what anything “cyber” meant.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 13, 2019
Need to attract more or bigger sponsors to your next event? Use these sponsorship ideas to make your proposal stand out. The post 17 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Eventtia
AUGUST 20, 2019
The latest research study from PCMA and Steelcase reveals how to design an optimal corporate event. In this blog post, we look at a few of the insights from the report that can help business leaders organize both small and large corporate events.
Stova
AUGUST 8, 2019
Our recent whitepaper, Tech-Savvy Planner Secrets , surveyed planners to find out how they use event apps. The results offer a unique window into how top planners strategize when it comes to apps. Specifically, when asked about which features they use to drive engagement, clear patterns emerged, revealing how planners use features to keep their attendees engaged.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 22, 2019
An email database is a fast, effective marketing and sales tool. Though returns are not as robust as direct mail , email marketing is much more cost efficient. Businesses can see up to $44 for every dollar they spend on email marketing. And a user-friendly, feature-rich database lets you provide valuable information to customers, prospects and others with ease.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 19, 2019
A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. How many of your attendees want to be locked up? It’s a serious question. The Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 22, 2019
Working your way to the decision maker at your target sponsor starts with a simple, well-worded email. The post How to Write the Perfect Sponsorship Email appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Eventtia
AUGUST 14, 2019
In this article, we’ll talk about the satisfaction surveys you usually launch after the event, reasons why attendees may decide not to complete them, and how to improve your surveys to get better feedback.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Stova
AUGUST 29, 2019
What attracts people to events? Aside from the obvious networking benefits , attendees want to gain an education or experience that they can't find anywhere else. For most planners, speakers and presenters are a huge part of the puzzle. It can be a challenge to find and book the perfect match for your event, so we’ve outlined seven steps you can take to pitch to your target speakers.
Endless Events
AUGUST 19, 2019
It’s Monday, so you know it’s time to talk event tech! And today, we’re diving headfirst into the topic of accessibility of event tech. We know it’s all fun and games to go on and on about all the cool stuff out there. But what happens when we bring forth the issue of accessibility of event tech? It’s important to us here at Endless that we really get to the nitty and gritty of all things technology related in the industry.
Maritz Global Events
AUGUST 6, 2019
When most people find a job they love, working alongside people they truly care about, they feel settled and they’re not going anywhere. For Karla Bauman, however, that means it’s time to find a new, exciting challenge. 2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 26, 2019
Here’s a teaser: the introduction to my new book Event Crowdsourcing: Creating Meetings People Actually Want and Need. Interested? Then buy the book ! Curiosity. I’ve always been curious. I’ve always wanted to understand the world I found myself living in. As a child growing up in England, I was driven to study physics, the most fundamental science.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 12, 2019
Working your way to the decision maker at your target sponsor starts with a simple, well-worded email. The post 6 Business Event Invitation Email Strategies and Examples appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
Eventtia
AUGUST 6, 2019
Looking to turn your small-industry trade show into a world-renowned event? In this article, we explore learnings and best practices from some of the world’s largest trade shows on how to organize a successful large-scale event.
Stova
AUGUST 27, 2019
Editor's Note: This is a guest post contribution from eventcore’s CEO, Mark Johnson. Author information is found at the end of the post. To learn more about submitting guest content to the MeetingPlay Blog email Lori.E @meetingplay.com.
Endless Events
AUGUST 6, 2019
Here at Endless, we figured it was more than time we talked about planning sustainable events. As an industry, it’s extremely important that we are involved in the discussion of topics that matter for the world. And it’s even more significant that we choose to look at the bigger picture and think globally. Both as human beings and event professionals, we must be aware that our actions have a certain impact in the world.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 20, 2019
Webinar live date: September 19, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here ! Webinar live date: September 19, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. How each person learns is very personal—a combination of the educational experiences they’ve been exposed to since early youth.
Maritz Global Events
AUGUST 21, 2019
Post authored by Sarah Hill, Content Writer at Seven Events, Ltd. As any experienced event management agency will tell you, the safety and comfort of your guests needs to be a top priority at all times. And yet, in the midst of planning the thousands of details that make up an event, many corporate event companies forget to mitigate the most pressing risks and end up putting their event success, or even their guests, in jeopardy.
Special Events
AUGUST 26, 2019
If your event promotion isn’t working, it could be that you’re not working with the right people. Learn how "influencers" can take your event to the next level.
Eventtia
AUGUST 8, 2019
Have you ever left a conference or trade show feeling like you didn’t get the best bang for your buck? You spent hundreds of dollars traveling across the country to attend an event and left feeling underwhelmed by the experience.
Stova
AUGUST 22, 2019
Name badges are an important part of any event. For attendees, they’re the first tool to break the ice while networking. For planners, they help with organization, attendance records and even in creating brand awareness.
Endless Events
AUGUST 12, 2019
All rise for this week’s convo about event backups! And yes, you guessed it, it’s Event Tech Podcast time. Today we’re going a little deeper into the importance of having backups for your event. But don’t be mislead – the goal here isn’t to go over knowing what to do if it rains. Or if you have a Plan B in case your speaker doesn’t show up.
BizBash
AUGUST 26, 2019
An increasing number of venues and planners are doing away with balloons for environmental reasons. Here’s how to use the event favorite responsibly.
Maritz Global Events
AUGUST 15, 2019
It only takes a few minutes of perusing news headlines to grasp how important event security is in this day and age. “Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events. “The good thing about the conversation is that everybody’s engaged in it.”.
Special Events
AUGUST 12, 2019
Hiring people is a lot like marrying them--be sure you make the right match when expanding your special events team.
Eventtia
AUGUST 7, 2019
Everyone wants to hear from industry experts. The trick is gaining brand recognition for your expertise. In this blog post, we will discuss how to gain authority in a saturated event market when you are just starting out.
Stova
AUGUST 20, 2019
For our Q&A series, Ask the Experts, we asked our event planner clients to share their priorities, areas of interest and biggest questions. To find the answers, we're talking to the top minds in the industry, including bloggers, planners, editors, marketers, consultants and event industry influencers.
Endless Events
AUGUST 27, 2019
It’s Event Tech Podcast time! Oh wait…no, sorry, our bad. It’s actually time for a brand new episode of #EventIcons. But this week, we’re keeping it all in the family. For those of you familiar with the #EventIcons podcast, you already know the icons of the week. The glorious Brandt Krueger and the phenomenal Will Curran are taking a backseat on the host role and stepping up to the icon level they undoubtedly deserve.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 12, 2019
Can a rehearsal be better than a concert? You be the judge! Every summer since 1951, the world-famous Marlboro Music Festival takes place my small Vermont hometown. Last week my wife and I attended the free morning rehearsals for two pieces of chamber music — Mozart’s Horn Quintet and Dvo?ák’s Piano Trio No. 3 — played at the formal concert that afternoon.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 29, 2019
A who’s who of destination management, with information on business volume, estimated revenues, services, and recent noteworthy events. Whether your theme décor at the gala sends attendees home with a smile, or your disorganized ground transportation has them wondering if they’ll bother to come back, it’s a fact: The services that destination management companies provide have a huge impact on how your events are remembered.
Special Events
AUGUST 21, 2019
Email still works for marketing event companies--just make sure it works for everyone you want to reach.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 28, 2019
The post Genting Cruise Lines unveils new chapter with Global Dream appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name of her first 208,000 gross ton Global Class ship at IBTM China, the nation’s largest business travel and MICE show, in Beijing. Building on the successful debuts of Genting Dream, World Dream and Explorer Dream, the Global Class vessel – Global Dream will enter into service in early 2021 to invite even more Asian trav
Stova
AUGUST 15, 2019
You and your team are excited about your upcoming event and you’re on board with using an event app to further engage your attendees. Now, you find yourself asking how to recruit vendors for an event. We’ve been there! Use our tips below to help you pin down the best provider match and maintain a successful dynamic throughout the app building and event planning process.
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