Here are some of the best Instagram event planner accounts that you should be following for 2017, whether it’s inspiration, ideas or just stunning photography there is something on here for everyone. There is nothing like showcasing your work on social media, and Instagram is per … | Continue reading
Event planners are creating effective and successful events every single day, but on the whole we could do better with sharing event data and best practice. Here are 5 event case studies we can all learn from. Whether it is down to time, client confidentiality or protecting our i … | Continue reading
When choosing a location for an event, there are many things for to consider, not least, how attendees will get to and from the event. Part of that decision, if it’s not already, will be which airlines fly there and what in-flight services are offered. This week, New York-based a … | Continue reading
The modern comic book convention is high-tech, engaging, diverse, and a huge industry with powerful sponsors. What are they doing right that you can infuse in your event? Nothing has impacted the state of speaker presentation conferences like the TED Talks brand. Soon after they … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Sejal R Dattani, Product Marketer for Zoho Creator. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Connect your tools, automate your tasks, and run a killer event. All with a single application. Great events just don’t happen. Whe … | Continue reading
Join us for this free webinar to learn how to get your event website noticed for the right reasons. Is your website trustworthy? Does it send the right messages? How can you audit and improve the conversion rate? Whether you are looking to increase business or increase registrati … | Continue reading
Picking a name to encompass your whole event can be high pressure, but choosing an epic event name could have attendees talking (and tweeting) about it for years to come. What’s in a name? Branding is an important step during the planning phases and many make the mistake of choos … | Continue reading
These days, it’s not the broadcasters that are in control of what you see at televised events but the advocates of Snapchat. Thanks to social media and the rise of the second (or more) screen, viewers can now get up-close and personal and live the experience in more ways than eve … | Continue reading
A role in the event industry doesn’t just mean planning events. Here are 17 different career paths related to events. As technology continues to evolve we are presented with a very exciting time in the event industry. Along with all of the advances in the event world comes a new … | Continue reading
If you are lacking vision or experiencing a mental block, these 15 ways to be more creative will help to get you out of the slump. Creative thinking leads to innovation and original ideas, which for the event industry is an essential tool to set you apart from the competition. Cr … | Continue reading
A phone that can think, see, feel and interact with the outside world may be closer than we think. Here we attempt to look into the mind-blowing possibilities this presents for event professionals.The post Intelligent Phones Will Change The Event Industry by Editorial Team appear … | Continue reading
Don’t let your week rule you. Get in charge with easy-to-implement tips to organize your next 7 days. Have you ever been around someone who seems to have everything together? Even unexpected things seem to roll right off of them and they have a solution for every problem. Most pe … | Continue reading
Did you know EventMB has a Youtube Channel? Here is video #10 from our brand new series. In this new video, we talk about the latest trends in corporate event planning. You can subscribe to our youtube channel here. Check out our previous videos which have discussed: whether even … | Continue reading
Here are 15 email hacks that will stop you wasting precious time on your inbox, boost your productivity and actually do some of the work for you. New research has shown 50% of an office worker’s’ time can be consumed by emails and yet only 14% are actually useful or relevant. Cal … | Continue reading
Return on investment in events is about more than being in the black and coming in at budget. There are other considerations and goals outside of making a profit. Take a look at how these events added to their ROI calculations. Years ago, calculating the return on investment (ROI … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Sean Burke, Director of Marketing at Ticketbud. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. The time has come to revolutionize the clunky post-event survey. Everybody knows that it’s smart to survey attendees to hear about thei … | Continue reading
Venues have long set the tone for the event and while that’s still the case, these industry professionals believe we’re in for a lot more excitement in 2017. Here’s what they see for the year ahead. The Eventprofs Share series of articles captures the trends affecting the event i … | Continue reading
When you want to stand out from the crowd as a brand you need a constant stream of sponsorship ideas that are creative, fun and ahead of the game. Here are 15 more ideas to keep in your back pocket for next time. Using creative ideas will help you to create a perfect sponsorship … | Continue reading
Are you wondering what’s on the horizon for event and meeting design? Event professionals take a look at the future by applying their experiences and sharing their thoughts. This past fall, we surveyed over 1,000 event professionals asking them questions about trends in the indus … | Continue reading
In the fall of 2016, we contacted over 1,000 event professionals to find out what their challenges were and where they saw the industry going in reference to several critical areas like event technology and social media. Here’s what event professionals around the world see as the … | Continue reading
As an event planner there are a number of simple things that get us over excited. Here are 19 things which are irresistible to event professionals, but which others outside the industry may not understand or appreciate. Sometimes the simplest of things can evoke disproportionate … | Continue reading
Have you used projection mapping at your events? Have you felt the limitation of what you can project against, wishing you could project on a more fluid background? No longer. Take a look at what you can expect in the near future. A bride surrounded by a spotlight of stars. A fai … | Continue reading
It’s the close of one year and the beginning of another, and we can’t help but wonder what 2017 has to bring event technology. Here are seven trends in technology that event professionals see changing how they do business. In 2016, we polled over 1,000 event professionals to brin … | Continue reading
2016 has been another busy year for EventMB. Here are 10 of the most popular posts from the last 12 months. As the number one blog for event professionals, 2016 has seen new books, new YouTube channel, new Instagram account, great content (and more of it each and every week than … | Continue reading
Video content is where it is at! Here are 5 videos that every event pro should watch. The EventMB YouTube channel launched in 2016, focusing on short, digestible and actionable content. In 3 minutes each of these videos shares top learning and inspiration in a convenient format. … | Continue reading
Here are some insider tips on how to plan an event in the top 10 travel cities of 2016. According to Lonely Planet, these 10 cities are the best in travel to visit which means they could be great locations for your events and very appealing locations to entice attendees. So the q … | Continue reading
Event agency websites should be exciting and vibrant and show off some of the fantastic projects they have created. Here are 20 great examples to inspire you. In order to keep up with the fast-paced event industry, event agencies need to increase their online presence and the way … | Continue reading
Even though the end of the year can be hectic, it’s important to set aside some time for review the last 12 months. A formal review will have the biggest impact on your event planning business and professional development. In 1905, philosopher and essayist George Santayana wrote … | Continue reading
Santa’s little helpers have lots in common with eventprofs. Here are 15 things Christmas elves can teach event planners. Santa is the ultimate event planner, but he certainly doesn’t do it alone, Christmas elves work tirelessly throughout the year to help him (some might argue th … | Continue reading
Event planners need to be in the know. Here are 5 essential free reports every eventprof should read. The best event professionals like to be ahead of the curve to make informed decisions and offer better recommendations to their clients. These 5 free reports published in 2016 ar … | Continue reading
Content marketing is one of the most popular and effective tools in attracting attention and it’s here to stay. But not everyone has good success with it when it comes to their events. If you’re floundering, we may know the reason why. Content marketing is not a balm or a panacea … | Continue reading
Competition is stiff for attendees and for clients. It’s hard to “get heard” in today’s world. You have to do something to stand out and beat the competition. Here are a few ideas. When it comes to competition, event planners get it from two fronts. There’s the competition they h … | Continue reading
Sometimes event planners make the wrong choices. Here are 10 bad decisions you could regret forever. Most event professionals are amazingly accommodating and will bend over backwards to find a solution to any issue. Admitting defeat is almost seen as a sign of weakness. We can ma … | Continue reading
With the advent of Instagram and Pinterest and the importance of word-of-mouth marketing, event images are some of your best marketing tools. That’s why you need to ensure you’re not making these common photo mistakes. We’ve all seen those 1970s professional shots that superimpos … | Continue reading
Struggling to secure donations for your event? Here are 10 ways to boost contributions to your cause. Tracking down the perfect vendors, loyal attendees and a supportive staff can be a tall order for any event manager, but how many of us spend time and energy focused on finding d … | Continue reading
Are you looking for a magic method of organization for 2017? Sadly, there’s no pill to take or elixir to drink but we do have a few best planning tips for bringing more organization to your life and business. This is your year! The year you will be ahead of everything and the pos … | Continue reading
Did you know EventMB has a Youtube Channel? Here is video #9 from our brand new series. In this new video, we talk about how to get more sponsors for your events. You can subscribe to our youtube channel here. Check out our previous videos which have discussed: whether event plan … | Continue reading
Think event planning is for you? Ready to leave your current industry for a life of parties? Here’s what you need to know before making the big leap. Many people are attracted to event planning because they notice they have a knack for organization. They get involved as a volunte … | Continue reading
If work or event life has been getting you down recently you need a pick me up. Polish your skills with these fun and motivational audiobooks for every eventprof! You know how to do your job but here are a list of audiobook resources that will help to boost the skills you already … | Continue reading
The world is on high alert and security and safety of our attendees is a major concern. Here are 10 key topics every event planner should be discussing with their venues. In today’s multi-billion dollar sports, events and entertainment industry, event security is the number one c … | Continue reading
This is a case study from Sean Burke, Head of Marketing at Ticketbud. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Running regional events as part of a country-wide tour has plenty of challenges. This case study looks at how one organization streamlined their process … | Continue reading
Whether you’re a veteran event professional or someone considering the profession, it is a grueling career with high burnout rates. For planners who want to make a career out of it, they need to avoid these common mental traps. It’s a popular misconception that event planning is … | Continue reading
What’s the next biggest thing in the event industry? Hint, it may not be what you are thinking about. I get this question at every event, interview, webinar, guest post I participate in. It’s a question I hate. I hate it because it forces me to make predictions. Something I despi … | Continue reading
Technology has allowed us to become more efficient and paperless but it has also altered attendee expectations. Meeting planners are no longer simply coordinating details. They are now offering personalized, engaging experiences. Are you ready? When I was a child they took us on … | Continue reading
A lot of elements go into every event and help to build the user experience. Here are 30 examples of great UX from real life events to inspire you. This comprehensive collection of user experience examples within events covers websites, branding, flyers and invitations, décor and … | Continue reading
The Innovation Zone at ibtm world brought together some top speakers and content. In case you didn’t make it, here are the most popular live streamed sessions. This year in Barcelona, we partnered with ibtm world to bring EventMB to the Innovation Zone. If you weren’t lucky enoug … | Continue reading
Is bigger better? Not always when it comes to events. Small events offer several things larger ones can’t. Find out how you can captivate a smaller crowd with these popular examples. Size matters but bigger is not always better. At least not when it comes to events. Sure, giants … | Continue reading
Event professionals seem to struggle to keep their personal life and career separate. Here are 15 tips to achieve a better balance. Our busy lives can easily mesh together the important tasks from both our work and personal schedules. Trying to be fully present in both aspects of … | Continue reading