Poken offers a suite of tools to improve exhibition ROI and enhance the event visitor experience, via smart badges and intelligent lead capture technology. Here is our review. ##abovethefold## Poken Smart Tradeshow: What Is It? Poken’s event technology platform aims to make trade … | Continue reading
Here we look at 10 essential music festival tech gadgets festival goers are relying on to create a better experience and highlight the benefits for events. In recent years, technology has played a big part in outdoor festivals and in particular music festivals. However, not all o … | Continue reading
Getting traffic to the exhibit floor is only part of the success necessary for your vendors and sponsors. Help them get more sales once attendees are at their booths with these ideas. Do you really need one more thing on your plate? That question was likely met with a resounding … | Continue reading
In this new video, we’re talking about speaker management at conferences. The way you handle content has become one of the most important factors in how we evaluate conferences and the relationship you have with your speakers defines the outcome of your event. If you’re able to h … | Continue reading
Your stick men and scribbled stars may actually help you to become a better event professional – yes really! Here are 11 reasons why you can justify your doodling. Scientists have discovered that doodling activates the part of your brain that allows you to stay focused, retain in … | Continue reading
This is a bumper list of 100 must-follow Pinterest boards to inspire all event planners. There is something here for every event professional to appreciate, covering all event types, size, budgets and ideas! Recently valued at over $10 billion, Pinterest has 175 million monthly u … | Continue reading
Event security is serious business these days. Here are ten events that make it a top priority. Today’s event planners need to think about safety on multiple levels. There are the growing concerns around physical crowd safety but that’s not the only thing event managers need to b … | Continue reading
Apple is bringing 3D face scanning and dedicated AI processing to the iPhone 8. Here we look at how that could affect the event industry. A recent report from Bloomberg has revealed that Apple is testing new 3D face scanning technology for the upcoming iPhone 8. The report says t … | Continue reading
In this series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As a serial … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Grace Cheung, Marketing Assistant at QuickMobile. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Although tech fails are terrible, they’re also a great opportunity to investigate our event tech strategies and improve for the next … | Continue reading
In this new video, we’re talking about the way that venues and event planners treat each other, and the things that drive the other insane. We’re talking about one of the most CRUCIAL relationships for any event. Here are some of the most common complaints, concerns and expectati … | Continue reading
A music festival should be a memorable experience. For Fyre festival, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. A music festival in the Bahamas, organized by a rapper and a tech entrepreneur? What could go wrong? Pitched as a luxury music festival with all the perks you’d expec … | Continue reading
LINEAPP CAST is an audio broadcasting solution with multiple uses for events, including live translations, providing accessible content for the hearing-impaired and streaming your event audio. Here is our review. LINEAPP CAST: What Is It? CAST is a software for audio streaming an … | Continue reading
Are you considering beacon technology for your next event? Here are some ideas from event planners that are already using it. Event planners have been using event apps for a while now, but starting with Apple’s WWDC 2013 and its iBeacon, they began noticing a much stronger way to … | Continue reading
Whether you are an event planner working from desktop, tablet or smartphone these tools can help you boost your productivity to get things done, even when you are on the move. Productivity is key to being an unstoppable eventprof, generally because we have so many jobs to do in a … | Continue reading
Old timers are full of good advice but event planners have a lot of their own too. Check out these life lessons that event planners have learned way too well. When it comes to event planners most of us have been educated at the school of hard knocks. We’ve learned over and over t … | Continue reading
Event signage is necessary, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! Get inspired by these beautiful examples of event signage to spice things up a bit. The main purpose of event signage is to make the attendee journey around your event easier. With event wayfinding comes plent … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Suzanne Fougere, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, Marketing and Communications with the Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Social media has changed the way delegates experience, engage wi … | Continue reading
Attendee expectations are changing and those expectations extend beyond the event itself. Read on to find out how hoteltech could help to deliver a better attendee event experience. Good event planners obsess over every part of the attendee experience and for many, attendee accom … | Continue reading
Whether you have a large group event or a small, intimate meeting you’re arranging, the World of Hyatt offers a lot of possibilities. Here are a few tips to get you thinking about them. Hyatt hosts all types of events at its properties around the globe. The World of Hyatt include … | Continue reading
Here are some of the best ideas for trade show sponsorship to make your exhibition stand out and to offer an attractive proposition for your sponsors. Securing sponsors for your trade show can mean more budget for the event itself as well as further marketing reach, but in order … | Continue reading
Join us for this free webinar to learn how to get more from artificial intelligence for your event. Chatbots, Deep Learning, Concierge, Big Data. What all these words hide is an incredible opportunity for event professionals willing to embrace innovation. Artificial Intelligence … | Continue reading
“Tell me a story” is not just a bedtime-stalling tactic practiced by elementary school children everywhere. It’s a desire that runs as an undercurrent of many cultures. If you’re not using storytelling at your event, you’re missing an opportunity for connection and much more. Oka … | Continue reading
If you are looking to spend big, these are the tickets to do it. Here are some of the hottest and most expensive event tickets in the world, and what you actually get for the price tag. There are certain elite tickets that are not available to your average attendee due to their h … | Continue reading
As Glastonbury Festival closes its doors on another year, we take a look at the music festival tech being used out in the real world right now. For just a few days, almost every year since 1970, a dairy farm in the southwest of England sees an epic transformation. The result of t … | Continue reading
It’s difficult to have a successful fundraising event without attendees. If you’re struggling to get more people to your fundraiser, it’s time you branch out. Try these ideas. A fundraiser is only as successful as the people you get in attendance. If you’re inviting huge lists an … | Continue reading
In this new video, we’re talking about cool event technology you can use at your next conference. Conferences can be boring. Here are 5 technology tools to jazz them up while keeping your boss and your sponsors happy. This video is brought to you by Klik by Pixmob – Klik is the n … | Continue reading
Constantly coming up with new ideas is key to being innovative and standing out in the event industry. Here are 15 ways to get the creative juices gushing! Part of planning events can be looking at things from a different perspective and either coming up with ideas or changing th … | Continue reading
Get some mouth-watering inspiration for interesting and creative food stations that will wow your attendees. Food stations can be an excellent idea if you want to do things differently or if your venue choice doesn’t have enough space for a formal seated service. You can make the … | Continue reading
Organising a 5km run to compliment your meeting or exhibition is a popular trend we are seeing more and more. Here are some reasons you should consider it. Attendees are becoming increasingly health conscious and focusing more on their wellbeing so it makes sense that including a … | Continue reading
You did it. The press are coming to your event. Now what? Believe it or not, you can make their jobs easier and make a big impression with just a few quick things. Trying too hard. It didn’t work in high school and it’s something your press attendees will see right through. You n … | Continue reading
Kilk brings smart interactive wearables to events with the aim of improving the experience by reducing attendee screen time. More than just a badge, the Klik Badge allows one-click event interaction and a unique LED paging system. Here is our review. Klik: What Is It? Klik is an … | Continue reading
Eventtech is living a second life. Thanks to the injection of new life by VR/AR/AI new startups are taking on the event industry. Here are some fresh ones that are hot this summer. Once again I am happy to present you with some of the most innovative startups creating exciting so … | Continue reading
It can sometimes be a challenge to motivate yourself and other team members to work (another) evening or weekend but here are some motivational tips and incentives to help get everybody on board. Events don’t always take place during traditional working hours, which means that or … | Continue reading
Jump into the bizarre and see what crazy events are going on around the world. Whether it is tradition, culture, fun or revelry, we kid you not, these curious events are real! Events are a great way to celebrate life and create unforgettable memories and experiences. While these … | Continue reading
Our latest report on The Future of Event Sponsorship highlights the increasing struggle event professional have in securing sponsors. Is it a problem with events or has event sponsorship evolved? Download our latest free report to find out. If you subscribed to EventMB, you may h … | Continue reading
Are you happy with the salary you’re making as an event planner? If not, there’s something you can do about it. But first, we have to be honest about why you’re not getting what you want. It’s easy to look at high-paid athletes and lament that your salary will never compare to wh … | Continue reading
Use your travelling time to your advantage and adopt some of the activities of the most successful eventprofs. Here are 15 ways you can be super productive on your commute. Travelling to and from work and meetings can seriously eat up a big part of your day and dampen your produc … | Continue reading
Chair covers and decorations can transform standard furniture into something exquisite. Add to your event aesthetic with these stunning ideas and examples. Ugly chairs can ruin the effect of your event, whereas spruced up seating can help make an impact. Chair covers and other de … | Continue reading
If you choose your destination wisely, hosting an event out of town doesn’t have to be costly. Here are 10 cities around the world where your budget will go further. Planning and executing destination events can be exciting for the event planner and the attendee but it can also d … | Continue reading
If you have a job interview coming up there are a few common and tricky interview questions that you are likely to get asked. Don’t flounder in front of a new potential boss, instead brush up and get your dream job in event planning. Interviews can be your one chance to sell your … | Continue reading
When I heard early reports of what happened in Manchester at the Ariana Grande concert, I experienced the same feeling of receiving the news someone dear to me had died. Out of respect we have waited to publish this article and to reflect on where we go from here. It is very easy … | Continue reading
Looking for ideas to add more attendee participation into your events? Here are some ideas for activities you can adapt to suit your objectives. Participatory activities at events get attendees involved, keeps their interest and provides many unique opportunities to incorporate b … | Continue reading
A new era has officially started in event technology. Are you ready to join in? I am not sure if you noticed, but things are changing pretty fast in event technology. Nobody seems to say anything about it. The perfect scenario to drop a very, very long post on you with an analysi … | Continue reading
Digital security is a hot topic in business and an ever growing concern for event professionals. We explore the current threats and what can be done to secure and protect event data. Nobody can deny that the Internet is one of the greatest and most impactful inventions of all tim … | Continue reading
It’s hard to impress event planners with grandiose shows. They’ve seen a lot. But for venues that want to make an impression on them, it’s often the little things that do the trick. Venue managers can try and impress event planners with food porn and impressive lighting displays, … | Continue reading
An accurate trade show traffic count can be the difference between a sponsor or vendor agreeing to spend their marketing dollars with you or another event. If you want more sponsors and vendors, get ready to use tech to get the most accurate traffic counts. When you approach some … | Continue reading
In this new video, we’re talking 5 tips for planning the perfect startup event. Startups like to get stuff done by themselves. There might be financial reasons for that, it may be a sense of invincibility, but when it comes to planning an event, you really shouldn’t go in blind. … | Continue reading