We are excited to announce a special partnership with ibtm events that will push the boundary of innovation in the event industry. Read more about it and learn what’s in it for you. How do you sound ‘non press-releasey’ when there is so much to announce? Tough challenge. Still as … | Continue reading
Evening events at conferences and trade shows sometimes get a bad reputation from attendees. Below are a few reasons why evening events matter. As event planners sometimes we question whether holding an evening event is really essential and the right thing to do. Clients want t … | Continue reading
More than anyone else, #eventprofs know that the digital infrastructure of a venue is like the air that we breathe – intangible, invisible but essential for our event survival. So what does digital infrastructure look like in an award-winning venue? Here are 6 venues with peerles … | Continue reading
Goomeo is an event show guide with networking and live interaction features within a single app. Here is our review. Goomeo: What Is It? Goomeo works on Apple, Android and Windows devices and is focused on trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and corporate events. Different even … | Continue reading
It only seems natural that extroverts should be successful as event planners. The social nature of the event industry is a perfect fit, but is being outgoing a necessity? It may seem counterintuitive, but here are 5 reasons why introverts can actually make better event profession … | Continue reading
How wonderful would it be to find an extra hour or two in your day? What if I told you it is possible to create this extra time? No, we aren’t pushing the clocks back, but these 12 tips will set you up to increase your productivity, do away with wasted time and seemingly put […]T … | Continue reading
We just reached the tipping point of event sponsorship. Companies no longer believe in throwing budgets at the promise of exposure. What will smart event professional do to fund their event in the future? That’s it, the party is over. One of the strongest trends we are noticing i … | Continue reading
Dressing for success as an event planner can be challenging. Long, active work days need you to keep moving quickly, and always be prepared for the unexpected! You need to have your essential go-to outfits that are made for comfort and convenience. Here are some tips to consider … | Continue reading
An engaging, attention-grabbing story will make anyone sit up and listen. Great stories are the cornerstone of every great event, but harnessing their true potential is often overlooked in the planning phase. Here are 5 unique ways to utilize storytelling at your next event. When … | Continue reading
This is a case study from Constantine Korovkin, Co-founder/CEO, Limefy Inc. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Networking is one of the most important objectives for people attending events, however connecting can be a terrifying prospect for some and even … | Continue reading
Getting your event noticed by the right people is essential for the success of your event. This webinar will share 10 tactics to make your event stand out for all the right reasons. Are you looking for inventive ways to get your events in front of journalists and bloggers, but do … | Continue reading
A new report from EventMB will shed light on live interaction tools. If you are a supplier, make sure to submit your platform for inclusion. Engaging Events, our popular book about using live interaction technology to stimulate engagement, is about to get updated. The new version … | Continue reading
How do you host a pop-up event and what should you know about these unique occurrences? Here are 10 things to think about if you’re considering this fast-growing trend. From retail marketing to experiential dining, pop-up events are gaining in popularity since their inception abo … | Continue reading
It’s official. The tipping point on Snapchat for #EventProfs has come. Get on board or fall behind and find out why it is the perfect social media platform for live events. Do we really need another social media in our lives? Our relationship with social media in our lives is rea … | Continue reading
A podcast is the newest and hottest way to build your event community, increase sponsorship dollars and keep your attendees engaged year round. Here are 10 tactics to get you started and ensure attendees listening to your podcast will be foaming at the mouth for your next event… … | Continue reading
How do event pros make the most of their speakers? While speakers are key players in any successful conference, meetup or exhibition, they can start contributing long before they take the stage. Here are 10 ways to increase the impact of your speakers, sell more tickets, and get … | Continue reading
EventMobi has enhanced and added new functionalities to its live event audience response functionality as part of their portfolio. Here is our review. EventMobi Audience Response System: What Is It? Engagement and interaction with the audience is the cornerstone of modern event p … | Continue reading
All #eventprofs and creative individuals find themselves in a creative rut from time to time. Here are 14 ways to crush that creative rut and get back to being productive! All event professionals are creative individuals and we can tend feel stuck from time to time. It happens to … | Continue reading
As event planners we spend a lot of our time listening to the needs and desires of others. From the event staff to our attendees we always stay tuned in to the sounds and needs surrounding our events. Unfortunately as the person in charge we are tasked with hearing the good, the … | Continue reading
Wikipedia is about to host their annual event. They made a very brave and unconventional choice with their hosting city. Can you do the same for your event? There are two types of planners. Those that talk about doing innovative things and those who actually do them. When it come … | Continue reading
Your event color palette is one of the most important visual stimuli to enhance the live experience. What are the rules of color and how can you use it to your best advantage? The color palette in combination with the set, staging, lighting design, props and other elements that m … | Continue reading
Technology can have an impact; from recruitment right through to building your dream event team. It can help you make the right staffing choices, train them effectively and encourage retention and efficiency. Empowering your team with technology can enable them in many ways. Here … | Continue reading
Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Nut Allergy… it seems everyone has a special dietary requirement these days! As the eventprof you must be knowledgeable and prepared to meet the special dietary needs of your attendees. It seems more and more often our attendees are speaking up about th … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Timothy Mercer, Sr. Content Marketer, Lanyon. Whether you’re trying to reach a broader audience, cut costs, raise revenue or repurpose event content, virtual events can be a great way to bring people together, while keeping overheads low. And w … | Continue reading
Meeting design is evolving. Here are 5 simple steps that event managers can incorporate to their design process to help shift the focus and the power of your meeting away from the stage and towards the participants. The traditional conference model puts all of the attention on a … | Continue reading
Building your event business is critical to paying the bills but if you’re selecting the wrong clients, numbers won’t matter. Attract the right clients and you’ll create a business you love. Attract the wrong ones and you might not be in business much longer. A successful event b … | Continue reading
Still using the same boring easel signs to point your event attendees on their way? Add wow to your wayfinding by exploring a new direction in how you give event directions. If you’re like me, you can spend a lot of time telling people where to go, and how to get there at events. … | Continue reading
For event planners seeking truly unique experiences for conferences, meetings and corporate events, Malaysia is an affordable destination. Malaysia’s cultural diversity provides a range of festivals, attractions, and culinary delights to add variety to events. Visit ultra-modern … | Continue reading
If you want to produce great events, your marketing efforts have to be absolutely on point. Here are 5 trends related to event marketing that could be game changers over the next 12 months. There is no denying that major changes have been happening in event marketing in the past … | Continue reading
Google just announced a new wave in the way we use smartphone apps that will impact two of the largest problems with event apps, downloads and adoption. Find out what it means for your event. Google just held its developer conference yesterday, I/O. Following the revolutionary an … | Continue reading
The HelloCrowd event mobile app has evolved, with a complete redesign, a new freemium pricing model and a greater focus on interaction. Here is our review. HelloCrowd: What Is It? It is always reassuring when app providers listen closely to what event planners are looking for, ta … | Continue reading
For a long time the event industry has just been identified with glitter and shallowness. The modern event planner is an independent and skilled professional. Join the #proudeventprof movement. When I started writing about events in 2007, there was a tendency to think that we wer … | Continue reading
Even highly experienced #eventprofs sometimes struggle when asked to suggest “something different”, “out of the box” and “not the usual meeting location”. Fact is you cannot know everything and if you’re in a mega-city like London or New York even a lifetime in events won’t bring … | Continue reading
In a pitch you have a handful of minutes to convince someone they should place their event in your hands. Every one of those minutes counts. If you didn’t land a recent pitch, you might be wondering why. Here are the most common reasons. Presenting your event plan for a potential … | Continue reading
No one sets out to make events that don’t engage, they don’t! But it happens, doesn’t it? We’ve all been to one. Why does it happen? With the need for engaging content becoming even more valuable, are we are at risk of just broadcasting ‘content for content’s sake’? How can we ev … | Continue reading
We know that incorporating play is an important part of the planning process for our events for a ton of different reasons, but choosing where to incorporate play-time appropriately can be tricky. Below are 10 ways to give your participants a more playful experience at any event. … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Mike Tenholde, Sr. Sales Engineer, etouches. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Some event organizers are campaigning to have mobile devices banned from events due to distraction. However, do you think that is really p … | Continue reading
Social media is constantly evolving and is a huge part of event marketing. As event planners we need to keep up. This webinar will share 10 exciting tools all event planners need to take note of. If you are looking for the latest tools to inspire and captivate your audience this … | Continue reading
As an event planner, finding celebrities and actually getting them through the door of your event can be very challenging. Here are 12 tips for how to recruit and host a celebrity guest, for the success of your event. Who doesn’t love attending events with a star speaker or celeb … | Continue reading
Above and beyond the logistics, the planning, the delivery and the reconciliation here are 8 other hats worn everyday by each and every event coordinator. Event management is many things. Some people go into it because they throw a great party, some fall into it from another care … | Continue reading
We are witnessing on a daily basis how rapidly and comprehensively Airbnb and Uber are changing the meetings industry. For instance, at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona this year, organisers estimate that as many as 30% of the 100,000 attendees stayed at Airbnb or similar n … | Continue reading
Social media, the Internet, and video have changed how a speaker engages with the audience. Your presentation is as much shaped by the them as it is your content. If you long to be a successful speaker, you need to avoid these common fails. While opportunities for speakers are on … | Continue reading
OtterVibe is an event mobile app for Android and iOS, primarily aimed at academic and scientific conferences. Here is our review. OtterVibe: What Is It? OtterVibe originally created their event mobile app to use at their own conference, before transitioning to supply it to other … | Continue reading
Think your event social media strategy is ready for action? Find out why you need to review your plans today and how other event professionals are making changes to stay ahead of the curve. Even if you prefer analog over digital, you are probably aware of some massive development … | Continue reading
Last week we launched the 2016 edition of the Event App Bible. In one week it pulverised any industry record for downloads. Here is a feature presentation to show you some of the trends we analyzed in this hugely popular research. The Event App Bible was once again an incredible … | Continue reading
Event managers are constantly being held accountable for those pesky numbers – you know, the return on investment for every event they manage. How many exhibitors are lined up for the event, how many well-known speakers, and how many companies paid additional dollars for a bigger … | Continue reading
While Jamaica is a popular sun destination, it offers much more for event planners than beautiful beaches. To create awe-inspiring events, historical sites, mountain adventures, culinary experiences, fashion, film, and sports await. Photo Credit: Jamaica Information Service Jamai … | Continue reading
Facebook is the largest social network in the world. With more monthly active users than WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram combined, it makes sense to explore how you can use the platform to sell more tickets to your event and excite attendees leading up to the day. The amount of p … | Continue reading