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Event Management Tools: When Tech Meets Productivity

Endless Events

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Because with so much information and choices out there, it can get quite overwhelming.

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Make your entire conference a braindate

Conferences that Work

Why not make your entire conference a braindate? One of Skift’s “ 10 event trends for 2020 ” is networking. The report predicts: “Activities such as braindates that deliver more meaningful connections will become mainstream at events.” The author, Julius Solaris , tweeted: “…braindates are in our top 10 trends for 2020…Too much of an undervalued tool and approach.

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How to Encourage New Technology Adoption at Your Next Event

Stova

If utilized correctly, event apps will often serve as the most important piece to a successful event. You may have read about the Two Essential Steps to Increase Event App Adoption , where we highlighted that nearly half of event planners polled said that their attendees don’t understand how or why an event app will be useful. As planners, it’s our job to help our attendees understand why they should download and use the app.

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Experiential marketing: 4 examples of brands that got it right

Eventtia

Experiential marketing is a hot trend that brands are using to build loyalty. Everyone wants to wow the digital loving consumer with an unforgettable live brand experience. In this article, we examine brands that have effectively used experiential marketing to generate buzz and increase ROI.

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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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What Stage Size Should I Use For My Event?

Endless Events

Who’s ready for some very relevant talk about stage size? That’s right, on this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday, we’re tackling this exciting, and somewhat complex, topic. So, choosing the stage you want for your event can be dreadful. Should you get a small one even though you have a lot of keynote speakers? Should you make it intimate?

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The Ultimate Guide to Successful New Year’s Eve Events

Eventbrite

The floor is littered with wrapping paper, pine needles, and spilled nog. The cheerful background drone of holiday music is starting to sound slightly sinister. And the friends and family gathered around you are getting anxious. You had fun. But you can’t say you aren’t a little bit glad that it’s over. “So, what are […].

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Successfully Climbing Your Mountain of Event Data

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by Thad Lurie, CAE, CIP, Vice President, Business Intelligence & Performance. Collecting event data for the sake of checking off a box to say, “We have the data,” isn’t advancing the goals of your organization. It’s like throwing stuff in a room until it’s piled so high you’re not even sure what’s in there. If this describes your event, don’t worry; there’s hope.

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We Picked Out Our Favorite Gifts For Event Profs So You Don’t Have To!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Holiday Gift Guide: Our Favorite Gifts for Event Professionals. Professional Titles: Production Management Titles – Learn How to Get Them Right! Protecting the Environment: Sustainability in Events – Recognizing The Social & Human Impact of the Industry. ? Want an early holiday gift right now? Start saving yourself some time and money today by downloading our list of Top 20 AV Mistakes to Avoid!

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See How 'Game of Thrones' Inspired This Gala

BizBash

Imaginative entertainment and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler helped raise $3 million for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.

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Booking.com Partnership and Affiliate Programs: Extranet, Pulse App, BookingSuite, Demand API, and Connectivity APIs

AltexSoft Travel

If you have anything to do with the travel business, you may have considered partnering with such hospitality giants as Expedia and Booking.com. But they both are offering so many options that you can easily get lost in them. Aware of that, we’ve already consolidated all the important information regarding Expedia Partner Solutions. Now it’s the turn of Booking.com.

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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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Auctions At Events: What Planners Can Learn From The Experience

Endless Events

And here goes one, here goes two, here goes…auctions at events! Yes, that’s right. In this week’s episode of #EventIcons we’re covering this exciting topic. Because event planners can actually learn a lot from expert auctioneers. And especially when it comes to charity events and fundraisers, auctions are experiences the whole industry can extract plenty of ideas from.

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Bed Banks: Comparing Accommodation, Travel Ancillaries, Connectivity of Hotelbeds, Travco, Bonotel, HotelsPro, and WebBeds

AltexSoft Travel

The online booking business is as good as the inventory it has, so finding the best rooms for the best price is the most important task. One of the ways to get a diverse inventory portfolio is to partner with a bed bank. What is a bed bank? A bed bank (also called a wholesaler ) is a B2B company that purchases rooms from accommodation providers in a bulk at a discounted, static price for specific dates and sells them to OTAs, travel agents, airlines, or tour operators.

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