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The Future of 5G at Events – Event Tech Podcast

Endless Events

5G is the next mobile leap in technology. It will reshape how we use our mobile devices and 5G at events is going to be a huge deal. Do you remember when we all had flip phones with green and black screens? If you downloaded anything (and there wasn’t much to download!) it would take forever. With great improvements in tech, we moved on to smartphones and 4g allowing us to be connected to pretty much anything we desired in the palm of our hands.

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How To Bring Life Back To Corporate Conferences by @purplepatchgrp

Techsytalk

Corporate events include conferences, client events, internal meetings, parties, and team building events. It can be a one-day event or a week-long conference. However, making the event interesting is not an easy task. With big cities such as London, New York, and others hosting corporate events every month, event planners need to find new approaches to ensure attendees are engaged and entertained.

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14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love

Eventbrite

Most people attend an event with certain expectations. But that doesn’t mean they’re don’t want to be surprised. A shockingly good meal or craft beer, a mainstage experience that’s worth the ticket price and beyond, or even a delightful interaction or two with a sponsor that brings them closer to the brands they love. As […]. The post 14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Keep Your Events from Being Cloned by Competitors

MeetingsNet

Build your "event DNA" so that the experience constantly evolves to stay fresh, relevant, and top of mind for your audience. Planners and organizations work hard to make their events impactful and desirable to their audiences every year. But over time, every event must change in ways that prevent a competitor from developing a new event for that same audience and luring attendees away.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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Three differences between genuine and phony experiential conferences

Conferences that Work

“Experiential” is the new hot adjective used to describe events. “No more listening to speakers; you’re going to have experiences !” Sadly, many of these so-called experiential events are phony. The promoters slap a novel environment (e.g., clowns walking around or chairs suspended from the ceiling) onto a conventional format (e.g., a social or a group discussion) and claim their event is now “experiential” So what are the differences between genuine and a phony experient

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Attending a Tech Event? Prepare Yourself with These 5 Tips by @dancarthy2

Techsytalk

Careers are oftentimes forged when people meet the right folks at the right times. This is especially true in the technology industry. All of you who are a part of this industry know very well how important it is to stay well connected and interact with your peers. Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on.

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Progress by the Numbers: Don’t Miss These KPIs

MeetingsNet

7 ways to measure your academic conference success beyond revenue and attendance. When it comes to academic conferences, measuring the success of your event is an essential part of ensuring it improves year-over-year. While revenue, number of tickets sold, and feedback from attendees are obvious ways to determine how well your event went, there are many other important data points that can provide a holistic overview of its reach and relevance.

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Channeling Coachella: Design Inspiration for Bohemian-Style Events

BizBash

Here's how to incorporate colorful florals, vintage patterns, and handcrafted touches into your events this spring.

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Great Event Experiences Start With Your Registration & Housing Site

Maritz Global Events

Post Authored by Aaron Dorsey, PMP, Sr. Director of Strategic Client Technology. When was the last time you added your event registration or housing site to your experience design checklist? If most meeting and event strategists are honest with themselves, they’ve probably not paid too much attention to how these sites really function. Sure, they make them look sharp and on brand for that year’s event theme, but how often do they really examine the user experience?

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AV 101: Affordable Ways to Light Your Stage

Meeting Tomorrow

From film, theatre and media to events and presentations, lighting has always played a critical role in directing audience attention. Lighting, especially when in the hands of an experienced AV company or technician, can create ambiance and can boost audience engagement by framing and making transitions from topic to topic seamless from start to finish.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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[Webinar] Get Them Engaged! Three Lessons for Increasing Retention at Meetings

MeetingsNet

Webinar live date: April 23, 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: April 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Deepen engagement and increase retention at your meetings by embracing three fundamental shifts in the attendee experience.

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Podcast: Drinks With a DJ: A Conversation About Audio, Lighting, and More (Episode 139)

BizBash

Florida-based DJ Jacob Towe talks event lighting, how to create "wow" moments, what colors should be avoided, why lighting and audio should be planned simultaneously, and more.

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How to Plan a Brand Event that Drives Measurable Business Results

Eventtia

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Welcome to the AV Audit

Endless Events

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! We will break them down live on air showing you the good, the bad and the ugly. With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. AV bids can feel confusing, like a lot of smoke and mirrors but they don’t have to be that way!

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10 Charity Event Ideas That Could Change Your Fundraising

Social Tables

Think fundraising is losing its effectiveness? Think again. According to the latest research, overall charitable fundraising in the United States grew 4.2% in the last calendar year alone. Those and other nonprofit fundraising statistics point to an upward trend in giving for 2019 and beyond. In order to host a successful charity event, planners need to keep honing their business practices.

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Event Marketing: This is How it Will Work for Your Brand

Eventtia

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Endless Events

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! We will break them down live on air showing you the good, the bad and the ugly. With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. AV bids can feel confusing, like a lot of smoke and mirrors but they don’t have to be that way!

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Meetings Mean Business: Lobbying for Recognition – #EventIcons Episode 156

Endless Events

Today is all about Meetings Mean Business. How do you prove the real worth of your multi-million industry to your local newspaper? How can you make a small community understand that your ventures in the event business aren’t a colossal waste of money, but rather a contribution to the economy? In today’s episode, we explore the campaign Events Mean Business and how professionals can work together to show the world – and every single stakeholder!

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