The frequent lack of child support at events has barred many parents from attending due to high child care costs, though there are signs that the industry is waking up to the issue. So, what's the state of child care at events, and what steps still need to be taken? Business ev … | Continue reading
With a strong scientific consensus that we are in a full-blown climate crisis, sustainability is a pressing concern. | Continue reading
With a strong scientific consensus that we are in a full-blown climate crisis, sustainability is a pressing concern. | Continue reading
Event Proelio is an event app that facilitates networking and engagement among attendees to provide stakeholders with actionable insights. | Continue reading
How does twitter do their events? A sneak peek into Twitter internal conference | Continue reading
What new event technology trends will impact the event industry? Read our report from CES | Continue reading
A review of PCMA Convening leaders. Where is the event industry headed? | Continue reading
Many big hotel chains made headlines in 2018 when they decided to suddenly cut their group commission rates, affecting both event planners and their clients. Wild furor followed. Industry-wide fanfares of war. Then what happened? Silence. We spent some time with some third-part … | Continue reading
Only a handful of entrepreneurs can boast having run one of the top five fastest growing tech companies in the world. When it comes to event technology, that number drops to one or two. One of them is Lawrence Coburn, a visionary entrepreneur that, at one time, was running the … | Continue reading
Certain Platform provides automated capabilities for planners and marketers during all stages of the event planning process, including registration, room block management, check-in, and reporting. Here is our review. Certain Platform: What Is It? Certain Platform is a comprehen … | Continue reading
With over 4 billion combined users on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, it's no surprise that marketing spend on these platforms continues to grow. | Continue reading
idloom-events is a cloud-based event management and registration software. Here is our review. idloom-events: What Is It? idloom was founded in Brussels, Belgium, in 2015 to offer international associations an affordable event management tool that automates most processes, from … | Continue reading
Event professionals agree: engagement is the most crucial element of planning experiences. | Continue reading
What does the future of trade shows and exhibitions look like? Find out what industry experts have to say. | Continue reading
What does the future of trade shows and exhibitions look like? Find out what industry experts have to say. | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Internal events or meetings are organized at all companies in one form or another. These can be as small as a weekly team meeting or as big and complex as an annual field meeting. … | Continue reading
Verizon announced with great pomp the first augmented reality (AR) 5G live concert in collaboration with The Chainsmokers. | Continue reading
Zenus facilitates a faster event check-in using facial recognition technology while protecting users’ privacy. | Continue reading
Dan Berger, founder of SocialTables, tells EventMB why he left Cvent after acquisition. | Continue reading
One of the biggest problems that event planners face is figuring out how attendees feel during their event and how they engage with the sessions. | Continue reading
The top 25 San Fran venues for 2020 are here. Here are the best options for your corporate event as selected by event planners like you. | Continue reading
The Cvent OnArrival app is designed to support onsite check-in and provide session tracking for post-event reporting. Here is our review. Cvent OnArrival: What Is It? Cvent's OnArrival app allows planners to manage onsite check-in, print badges at events, and track attendee beh … | Continue reading
Your guide to 2020's top 10 trends in events | Continue reading
We recently sat down with Cvent CEO and Founder Reggie Aggarwal to talk about his journey to success, the lessons he learned along the way, and the future of the industry. | Continue reading
Sources tell EventMB that bidding is happening for Meetup.com. What does that mean for the event industry? The recent departure of WeWork’s CEO and subsequent management reshuffle has made public the company’s intention to sell Meetup. News is that bidding is underway. Sources … | Continue reading
PosterMyWall is an online tool that enables non-designers to create, edit, print, and share professional-looking graphics and videos. Here is our review. | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post by Zenus. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Over the years, event analytics have proven to be essential for event organizers to understand their audience’s needs and expectations and improve their attendees’ experience. To get … | Continue reading
WeWork has announced the sale of several assets including Meetup.com, one of the most cherished communities for self-made event planners. Should we be ready to say goodbye to Meetup for good? I was enjoying Shark Tank reruns on Friday night when I noticed on my stream a tweet by … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Event technology has given event planners more opportunities and more to contend with than ever before, and a new role is emerging to help them take advantage: the event technologist … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Explori. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. It has never been more possible to track the entire attendee’s journey, but taking full advantage entails familiarizing yourself with all the different data sources and collectio … | Continue reading
In the last decade, event apps have evolved into a versatile tool for planners and attendees that is now indispensable. | Continue reading
We are pleased to publish research on the role of Internal Events in retaining employees and achieving business objectives. 64% of event planners say that internal meetings help to retain employees. This featured research also will give you insights on the following: We also aske … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Socio. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Lead retrieval is a major focus of exhibitors and marketers when attending trade shows and conventions. In fact, 68% of B2B marketers find that events are the most valuable source … | Continue reading
A guide to searching for incredible destinations, event venues, and spaces. | Continue reading
As you may have heard, LinkedIn just announced the relaunch of their Events platform. | Continue reading
Explori review. Tool for event planners and venues for post event feedback. | Continue reading
Live streaming events is a powerful strategy for planners. Stop searching, all the info you need for live streaming events is here in one easy guide. | Continue reading
We are pleased to share the most comprehensive look at event technology to date. We have asked 1445 event professionals to share their top tools for 2020 and the results will surprise you. For the first time, we also offer insight into which tools are gaining or losing populari … | Continue reading
Cvent Social Tables is a tool that allows planners to create and edit digital diagrams of their event floor plans, with the option to incorporate attendee details into seating plans. Here is our review. What Is It? Social Tables allows planners to design event layouts and floor … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Blip. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. If you own or operate as a business, you are already aware of the importance of your brand. You might have even spent hours agonizing over the perfect logo, tagline or color palette … | Continue reading
Have you used projection mapping at your events? Take a look at what you can expect in the near future. | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post from Québec City Business Destination. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Planning events outside your own town comes with a number of logistical and budgetary challenges. How can you know what the best venues are? The best loc … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post by Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Ever wanted to walk in your attendees’ shoes? Experience the event the way they do? Understand why they would flock to one booth and desert another? This requires reliable real-time d … | Continue reading
EventMB the largest website for the event industry has been acquired by Skift | Continue reading
We are very excited to once again release research that will inspire event professionals for the next year. Just for you: 50+ actionable tips from a 350-event research report on sustainability, collaboration, transformation, and inclusion. What if you could change your event fore … | Continue reading
Socio is a multi-purpose event app that can be bundled with a supplementary Lead Retrieval app and Live Display platform. Here is our review. Socio: What Is It? Socio is an event app with both a container version and fully branded, white-label option. The container app comes at … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post by Zenus. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Long lines lead to lowered ROI and a negative first impression, but how can you avoid them at events when controlling access means screening every single person? In addition, your at … | Continue reading
Whether you've planned 200 events or you're just starting, we can both agree on one thing: event planning is hard work. And the pressure to get better at it every year is real. Your willingness and ability to adapt to the demand for a more strategic planner with more responsibili … | Continue reading