Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

AV can make or break your event. Great AV and your event will run seamlessly. AV should enhance your event vision and help you achieve your goals. On the other hand, event AV mistakes can leave your guests wishing they never came and can make your event the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 12, 2019

Running a business is hard work – there are few classes and even fewer ways to find proven business lessons. It’s a sad state of affairs, but many independent event planners (and business owners in general) just end up flying by the seat of their pants and learning things the hard way. And the only real benefit we get from learning things this way is when we get to share them with all the people who are hustling just as hard as us.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 22, 2019

What’s Your Plan to Pump Up Engagement in 2019? We invite you to consider video. Companies’ sales and marketing departments are using video more and more to activate their message and engage employees, distributors and customers. Don’t leave video out of your marketing mix because, according to Forbes Magazine , video now accounts for up to 74% of all online traffic.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Is there anything sweeter than summer? The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 22, 2019

How often have you heard “Any questions?” at the end of a conference session? Hands rise, and the presenter picks an audience member who asks a question. The presenter answers the question and picks another questioner. The process continues for a few minutes. Simple enough. We’ve been using this Q&A format for centuries. But can we improve it?

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Eventbrite

APRIL 4, 2019

Events centered around holidays are sure hits among kids and families — and Easter is no exception. The warmer weather gives everyone an excuse to come together as a family around a holiday with lots of fun traditions. But that doesn’t automatically mean they’ll line up to attend your Easter event. Without proper planning, important […]. The post 7 Simple Steps to Hosting a Successful Easter Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 24, 2019

Before you head over to tour your event venue, bust out that legal pad and jot down these must ask questions. Brought to you by: Picture this: it’s the day of your event, and you need to move a large piece of equipment up to the space. You measured the dimensions and checked online to verify that the freight elevator was large enough to hold it. But there’s just one problem—the elevator itself is large enough, but the door to the elevator is not.

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Eventtia

APRIL 25, 2019

As an event planner, one of your biggest goals is to provide an experience that attendees will remember. This article highlights how industry trends in experiential marketing can help plan your next event, trade show, or meeting.

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Social Tables

APRIL 23, 2019

Events bring people together to enjoy new experiences. But in order to get attendees through the door, you’ll need to come up with a great name that grabs their attention and piques their interest. The right event name can solidify your event brand, convey your mission, and help fans (new and old) find you. Do you know how to choose an event name? Here are some highly effective ways to do so, along with some real world examples and ideas.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2019

This (slightly edited) interview by JT Long appeared in the March 2019 issue of Smart Meetings Magazine. What led to writing the book, Conferences that Work ? I invented the format by accident 26 years ago when there were no expert speakers to invite for a conference on administrative computing issues in small schools. We needed a format that would allow a room of strangers to learn about each other and the issues we were interested in by using the expertise in the room.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 17, 2019

There’s a lot that goes into a successful corporate event. The time, planning, space, and money required to have an event that actually builds corporate culture or converts potential clients are all immense. That’s why it’s critical to make sure your hard work is worth it in the end – you have to know whether your corporate event was a success or not.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2019

Transparency in the event industry isn’t talked about nearly as much as it should. The issue of transparency is paramount in any business. How else are we expected to generate and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and vendors alike? This is only possible once we build these relationships based on trust, honesty, and – you guess it – transparency.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 24, 2019

The headline isn't metaphorical—here's how to have a magician entertain guests without being corny, or cornering. Inventive performers strive to keep event organizers interested year after year through variety. But magic is not as widely respected as a performance art as most others partly because of how it is positioned, how it is used, and because many magicians have allowed their acts to become tired.

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Eventtia

APRIL 29, 2019

In this article, we’ll be looking at the steps you’ll want to take to coordinate the work of your sales teams and run efficient seminars that will positively impact your sales.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. It’s important to outline the months and weeks leading up to the big day. This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you.

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BizBash

APRIL 23, 2019

Here are some clever, eye-catching ways brands—including Instagram, American Express, BMW, and Yves Saint-Laurent—got themselves noticed during two jam-packed Coachella weekends.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

Post authored by Donna Kastner, Founder of Retirepreneur. Have you noticed a demographic shift happening at professional conferences? You might not think the over-50 crowd still matters for events anymore. Oh… but they do. Quite a few event marketers are investing heavily to win over Millennials and Gen Z – and it makes sense. These early career professionals are our future.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Another Monday, another Event Tech Podcast, today we are telling the story of Crowd Mics for events! Everyone can relate to the annoyances of sound during a live event. Whether it’s the speaker, the audience, or the AV company, these little glitches affect everyone. Ultimately, they affect the success of an otherwise awesome event, and no one wants that.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2019

Here’s an example of why I love conference facilitation and design. After setting up a Personal Introspective this morning (25 minutes) I turned over what happens to the small groups. Watch the listening and involvement of every person as I weave my phone through the circles of chairs. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Why I love conference facilitation and design appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 25, 2019

Las Vegas has great eco-friendly venues, wellness-inspired activities and healthy dining options. Brought to you by: Business success — you may think it’s all about the bottom line, but savvy CEOs like those at Apple, Starbucks and IKEA know otherwise. Although profits play a big role, it’s also important for companies to be socially responsible by considering their impact on the environment, their local economy and their customers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 19, 2019

Great events require great staff. But sometimes you just don’t have the time (or the experience) necessary to hire the right people for the job. Which is why learning how to work with an event staffing agency is an important skill for any successful event planner. So before you start looking for staff for your next event, make sure you keep these helpful tips and ideas in mind: Reasons you should hire an event staffing agency Before you even consider which event staffing agency to partner with,

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BizBash

APRIL 2, 2019

Designers and producers from throughout the U.S. and Canada share how they create eye-catching focal points for galas, weddings, corporate events, and more.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 9, 2019

You’ve no doubt heard many stories about the power of experience design and how it can change the trajectory of events. However, you probably haven’t heard how it can drastically change the trajectory of someone’s career. Until now. Meet Taylor Ward. Taylor’s story doesn’t begin like most event or meeting professionals.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2019

Today’s Whiteboard Wednesday episode is all about projection for events! When organizing an event, chances are, you’ll need a projection of some sort. There are videos, there are presentions, there’s all that good stuff that provide your attendees with more and better content, and your event with extra juice to squeeze. Tackling projection for events is important so you know what’s you’re looking for.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2019

Verizon is now offering free call filtering, but enabling it can be incredibly frustrating! Many reviews complain that, after downloading the Verizon Call Filter app, no option for the free version appears. Instead, you are only offered a free 10-day trial or the option to purchase a monthly subscription. Here’s how to activate the free version of Verizon Call Filter I found these instructions buried in a comment on the wonderful TidBITS website, posted by Paul7.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 30, 2019

Here's an illustrated guide planners can provide to participants in order to enhance the value they get from meetings. With so many post-event surveys revealing that meeting attendees get big benefits from their social interactions at meetings in terms of useful information and business contacts, a lot of planners rightly focus on making the time outside of educational sessions more conducive to conversation.

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

APRIL 30, 2019

Brownell Incentive Travel New Business Development Executive Annette Furman shares how an Incentive Travel Expert will save you time. At a recent event I was asked “what advice would you give to someone who is considering an incentive trip for their company?” My immediate response was to go for it! An incentive trip is one of the best and most exciting decisions you can make for your company, but save yourself some time and make sure you talk to an expert.

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Amara Marketing

APRIL 25, 2019

Traveling is one of the most loved activities, and traveling trends are changing very rapidly. It is clear that today, we travel in a very different way than years ago. Back then it was a luxury just for a few. Nowadays, there are leisure trips for practically every pocket. The behavior of travelers is also changed, and destination marketers should understand and follow these changes in consumption habits in order to adapt their marketing strategies to the latest trends.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Talking about how experience design transforms events is one thing. Actually applying those principles to your own event is even more challenging, but also more rewarding. Let’s face it: the term experience design is thrown around a lot. And not just within meeting and event circles; it’s a methodology adopted by other industries around the world.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2019

A couple of weeks ago, #EventIcons was all about Meetings Mean Business , the coalition behind Global Meetings Industry Day. As one of the most important days of the year for the event business, GMID joins professionals from across six continents and over forty countries in events all over the world. In fact, the purpose of the Global Meetings Industry Day is for everyone involved to celebrate the tremendous worth and economic impact of the industry.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 8, 2019

“The job you’ll be doing in the future hasn’t been invented yet. ” This is old news. The story of my professional life 1977: I earn a Ph.D. in applied elementary high-energy particle physics. Get a post-doc position and move to the United States. Work at major U.S. particle accelerators for a year. Leave academic research forever.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2019

The post “A lucrative opportunity for us to collaborate”: TCEB signs MOU with the Foreign Chamber Alliance appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Chiruit Isarangkun (centre) along with representatives from the FCA. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) announced a new agreement with the FCA (Foreign Chamber Alliance, representing Australia, Germany, USA and the UK), to push the development of the country’s MICE business in long haul markets at a pres

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PXCom Media

APRIL 24, 2019

: 3 minutes After drawing the German tourists and the Chinese tourists portraits, PXCom deals now with the American tourists. These tourists have a unique profile, and different needs and behavior, but they are still looking for the best travel experience. So, without further ado, discover who are the American tourists and what they want. The American Tourists Profile.

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

APRIL 9, 2019

The answer is a resounding YES! There are many scientific studies that show there are actual health benefits associated with traveling, but it doesn’t stop there. Many professional development consultants, recruiters, and career coaches firmly believe that traveling also makes you a better employee and job candidate. It’s easy to think of traveling as an escape from work, but if we reconsider our perspective, we’ll realize that travel enriches us in ways that can positively impact our office per

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BizBash

APRIL 16, 2019

These new and renovated convention centers, hotels, restaurants, and other event venues are making a commitment to eco-friendly events.

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