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5 Innovative Team Building Events to Host for Clients

Social Tables

Have you been tasked with planning team building events this year? What are the criteria needed to make the activities truly impactful, not only in the moment but in the weeks and months that follow? Here are five team building events that you can plan for your clients. Team building activities have to be impactful in the moment and after the event is over.

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Why experiential learning is superior to every other kind

Conferences that Work

Why is experiential learning superior to every other kind? In a word: feedback. Jerry Weinberg explains simply and concisely. “Why is reading or writing something different from doing something? First consider reading. Reading is (usually) a solitary activity, with no feedback. Without feedback, there’s no check on what you believe you’re learning.

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How to Make the Most Out of an All-Inclusive Event Management Software

Eventtia

It’s crazy just how many planners aren’t aware of the true value that all-inclusive event management software holds. We tend to think its sole purpose is to help us deal with event logistics, and maybe a few other marketing and data-gathering tricks. Other times, we may purchase all-inclusive event management software to solve a minor […]. La entrada How to Make the Most Out of an All-Inclusive Event Management Software aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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6 Steps to Helping Your Speakers Succeed

MeetingsNet

If you hire speakers for corporate events, you know that choosing the right one for your audience is just the first step. As a 30-year veteran of the podium, working as a corporate put-on comedian, I’ve learned plenty of lessons about the what can go right and wrong on stage. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed.

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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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How to Get Event Sponsors Your Attendees Will Love

Social Tables

We’re living in a world where attendees are inundated with millions of brands and marketing initiatives, event planners and companies. You’re searching for the formula of how to get event sponsors that will positively resonate with your attendees. In order for people to perceive value, you need to create value. And in order to do so, here are the three crucial parties to consider: 1) you, 2) your audience, and 3) the sponsors you’re targeting.

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Considering a Chatbot for Your Next Event? Here are Some Tips to Get You Started

MeetingPool

Chatbots, or bots, are taking the tech world by storm, so it’s no surprise have begun to make their way into the event space. These programs, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), have the ability to communicate with users, mimicking natural speech while they answer questions and provide helpful information. Thanks to their capacity to make […].

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How Enjoy Illinois Relaunched an Award-Winning Website that Increased Traffic by 74%

Crowdriff

Though it’s one of the biggest destination marketing organizations in the country, fluctuating budgets have historically left the Illinois Office of Tourism with inconsistent messaging, an out of date online presence and little in the way of visual content. Illinois’ tourism marketing strategy needed some major refreshes. When the office’s current director, Cory Jobe , began in his role less than three years ago the website had not been updated in more than five; no photo or video shoots had bee

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6 Things to Keep in Mind When Sourcing Event Entertainment

Social Tables

From themes and budgets to guests and parking, every event planner knows how much time and money goes into creating a unique experience. And one thing that can truly make or break an event is the live entertainment. Follow the points below to learn how to source the right event entertainment and the things to consider when doing so. The entertainment you select can make or break your event.

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What You Need to Know About Attracting Influencers to Events

BizBash

Influencer marketing is a concept that has been around a long time—think back to athletes on cereal boxes or celebrities.

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How to Build an Attractive Event Website in Less than 5 Minutes

Eventtia

Whether you’re about to plan a business conference, a small workshop, or a medical congress, an attractive event website can help you communicate your value proposition and attract more attendees. However, apart from the all the other crazy amount of logistic tasks you must take care of, building, updating, and maintaining an attractive event website […].

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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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Tips for Choosing Music for Your Event

Memory Makers

Music is an important element at weddings, reunions, company parties and other events. Making just the right choice of whom to engage, however, may be more difficult than you anticipate. Should you choose a DJ, a string ensemble, a band, pianist, harpist, bag pipes or something else? Maybe you want to download your own playlist onto a laptop or iPod.

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How to Market a Venue: 4 Lessons in Brand Awareness for Venues

Social Tables

You might be seeing increased competition from the new venue down the street. Or you have state of the art venue amenities and are wondering how to book more events business in the near future. Whatever the case may be for you and your venue, we have the low-down on how to market a venue. Here are our four lessons (and actions you can take) on brand awareness for venues.

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11 Innovative Ways to Use Visual Note-Taking at Meetings and Events

BizBash

Visual note-taking, also known as graphic recording, is a process of representing ideas with drawings. Not only does it create.

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How to Make the Most Out of an All-Inclusive Event Management Software

Eventtia

It’s crazy just how many planners aren’t aware of the true value that all-inclusive event management software holds. We tend to think its sole purpose is to help us deal with event logistics, and maybe a few other marketing and data-gathering tricks. Other times, we may purchase all-inclusive event management software to solve a minor […]. La entrada How to Make the Most Out of an All-Inclusive Event Management Software aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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The Top 10 Visual Content Marketing Tips from Visit Savannah You Need to Know

Crowdriff

We just returned from another fantastic ESTO , the annual tourism conference where destination marketers from around the US gather to learn and discuss industry trends. CrowdRiff hosted a Learning Lab on visual influence , alongside one of our customers Jeremy Harvey, the VP Marketing and Communications at Visit Savannah. There, he shared the eleven keys behind Visit Savannah ’s visual content marketing success, that he, as well as Lauren Cleland, Larissa Allen and Jess Brannen from the marketin

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How to Improve Your Hotel Search Rankings in Google in 4 Steps

Social Tables

Fun fact: 95% of all web traffic goes to page one search results in Google. And with prospective planners and customers flocking to the web to research your hotel, you’ll want to make sure you’re among the top hotel search rankings. In four steps, we will show you the steps to improve your hotel search rankings. 95% of all web traffic goes to page one search results in Google.

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How Some Planners Are Using Events to Bring Divided Communities Together

BizBash

A few weeks ago, much of the U.S. gathered to witness a rare, awe-inspiring moment: the total solar eclipse. It’s.

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How to Build an Attractive Event Website in Less than 5 Minutes

Eventtia

Whether you’re about to plan a business conference, a small workshop, or a medical congress, an attractive event website can help you communicate your value proposition and attract more attendees. However, apart from the all the other crazy amount of logistic tasks you must take care of, building, updating, and maintaining an attractive event website […].

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How to Rescue Your Hotel Reputation Management in 4 Steps

Social Tables

We’re living in an information age. And at any time and any place, a potential customer can see what customers really think of your property via a hotel review. These days, online reputation management (ORM) is something hotels can’t afford to ignore. If you know you could use some rescuing when it comes to your hotel reputation management, we have four steps to get there.

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4 Unique Meeting Venues Where You Need to Host Your Next Meeting

Social Tables

Unique meeting venues offer more than just four walls for your meeting to take place. It provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop to promote productivity and engagement at your meeting. Avoid the usual conference room by hosting your meeting in one of these unique meeting venues. Unique meeting venues offer a one-of-a-kind backdrop to promote a productive meeting.

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How to Build an Attractive Event Website in Less than 5 Minutes

Eventtia

Whether you’re about to plan a business conference, a small workshop, or a medical congress, an attractive event website can help you communicate your value proposition and attract more attendees. However, apart from the all the other crazy amount of logistic tasks you must take care of, building, updating, and maintaining an attractive event website […].

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How to Generate and Promote Post-Event Content

Eventtia

How much time do you usually spend on creating and promoting your post-event content? No doubt you’re probably investing a great amount of effort and money on marketing your event before it happens. You most likely have a content marketing strategy in place to attract more attendees or raise awareness. However, when your conference, workshop, […].

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How to Generate and Promote Post-Event Content

Eventtia

How much time do you usually spend on creating and promoting your post-event content? No doubt you’re probably investing a great amount of effort and money on marketing your event before it happens. You most likely have a content marketing strategy in place to attract more attendees or raise awareness. However, when your conference, workshop, […].

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How to Generate and Promote Post-Event Content

Eventtia

How much time do you usually spend on creating and promoting your post-event content? No doubt you’re probably investing a great amount of effort and money on marketing your event before it happens. You most likely have a content marketing strategy in place to attract more attendees or raise awareness. However, when your conference, workshop, […].

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How Hurricane Irma Is Affecting Events in Florida

BizBash

Government leaders and tourism officials in Florida are assessing damage from Hurricane Irma, which made a devastating trip up the.

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Halloween Inspiration: 9 Spooky Ideas From the 'It' Movie Premiere

BizBash

It’s the movie that launched a thousand clown phobias. Stephen King’s classic horror film It has been remade for a new.

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How This Food Event Avoided Boring Design

BizBash

Many food events designed to highlight dishes from restaurants tend to stick to a formula that isn't too exciting: Chefs.

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Pattern Play: 10 Eye-Catching Rental Items for Events

BizBash

Create a bold statement with furniture rentals, tabletop items, and decor accessories sporting colorful designs and prints that can liven.

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The Evolution of New York Fashion Week (Episode 66)

BizBash

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Catherine Bennett, Laurie DeJong In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth.

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2017 Fall Event Trends

BizBash

While we are all still enjoying the summer sun, event planning for fall is just around the corner. Back to.

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11 Food- and Travel-Theme Ideas From Diffa's Picnic By Design

BizBash

Whetting guests’ appetite for the good life, Diffa: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS displayed several food and travel- or destination-focused.

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September 14, 2017: How This Year's Emmys Could Make History, Comic Cons to Remain in Court Battle After Judge’s Ruling, Telethon Raises More Than $44 Million for Hurricane Victims

BizBash

1. HOW THIS YEAR'S EMMYS COULD MAKE HISTORY: The 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday could make history in.

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Podcast: The Evolution of New York Fashion Week (Episode 66)

BizBash

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik Guest: Catherine Bennett, Laurie DeJong In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth.

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September 11, 2017: Hurricane Irma Shuts Down Disney World, Rafael Nadal Wins U.S. Open, Are Auto Shows Dying?

BizBash

1. HURRICANE IRMA SHUTS DOWN DISNEY WORLD: For only the sixth time in the resort's history, Disney World in Orlando.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Photo Booth Inspired by 'The Mindy Project,' Cutlery-Theme Trophies, a Guinness World Record-Breaking Yoga Session

BizBash

This week's roundup includes a photo booth inspired by The Mindy Project at the show's final season premiere party in.

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