This is a sponsored post written by Chef Christophe Luzeux, Executive Chef, Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. When they’re not busy satisfying their hunger for knowledge, collaboration, and business potential, delegates turn t … | Continue reading
Effective branding is important to carve out a strong identity for your event and to showcase your key sponsors and partners. The possibilities are endless but many ideas can come with a hefty price tag. Here are 13 low cost ideas that won’t blow your event budget, but can still … | Continue reading
The 4th edition of The Event App Bible is out. Grab your free copy now and, for the first time, access a dynamic version of our comparison tables. What can be new about the fourth edition of one of the best known resources in the event industry? Actually a lot. The Event App Bibl … | Continue reading
Working with corporate clients can be very different than working in the personal event space, but it can also lead to big rewards. Corporate business means larger events, expanded budgets and most of the time higher stakes. While working in corporate events can be a lucrative bu … | Continue reading
GoToMeeting, Skype, Google Hangouts, Whatsapp keep us hyper-connected. However, they haven’t managed to eliminate our primordial need for Face-2-Face encounters. The more we connect, it seems, the more we want to be connected and the ultimate fulfillment of that desire is the rea … | Continue reading
Technology is ubiquitous and touches every part of our lives. We can no longer rely on “old” methods of planning and producing events. We need to rethink, retool and for many, change some day to day practices. This has to start with the tools we use daily to run our businesses, b … | Continue reading
It can be hard to tell if you’re overpaying a speaker until it’s too late. But a few red flags may be waving in the distance if you squint hard enough to see them. When I was in my early twenties, I held down five jobs simultaneously. By day, I was a First Grade Teacher’s […]The … | Continue reading
As event planners we constantly strive to increase engagement and participation at our events. This essential webinar will share 11 effective low tech ideas you can start using in your events right away. If you are looking for fresh and innovative event formats to boost participa … | Continue reading
Event professionals love technology. Technology can be very helpful for event professionals. Here are 10 gadgets every event professional should own. No secret – I am a geek. I love technology and gadgets. I don’t get the latest, but I strive for the greatest. With the tough busy … | Continue reading
Even if you feel perfectly comfortable with social media, chances are you run into colleagues who still possess concerns about it. Not everyone is thrilled about all things social media. Here are six of the most popular fears about social media shared by association and event pro … | Continue reading
Dubai, a destination of contrasts, has earned a reputation for opulent hotels and spectacular events that garner a buzz around the globe. Here are 5 take-aways from Dubai events and 7 tips for planning events in Dubai. Event planners can use them to enhance their own meetings, co … | Continue reading
Meetings are changing, yet speakers are still the main ingredient of every conference. In this modern age of meeting design why don’t we use things like video, art and testimonials more often? Here are 7 potentially brilliant alternatives to speakers, worth considering for your n … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Nishita Jain, Sr. Digital Marketing Director, a2z. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Your exhibition floor plan is vital to the success of your trade show. Here are 5 ways you can optimize it more effectively. Are you … | Continue reading
The keynote of F8, the Facebook developer conference, just happened. Events will never be the same again. You know how cautious I am in commenting news, however what Mark Zuckerberg announced at F8 is something that deserves to be commented on and discussed immediately with fello … | Continue reading
Here are the freshest event startups to keep an eye on in Spring 2016. A good dose of innovation for #eventtech aficionados. Everybody loves #eventtech. Event startups are popping up all over the place. Trade shows are featuring special sections with technology only. We are also … | Continue reading
FOMO or Fear of Missing Out is the anxiety we get when we think we are being left out of an amazing experience. FOMO is a major drive for your prospective attendees, and one that you can easily capitalize on in our social media-driven, shareable world. Face-to-face meetings conti … | Continue reading
Ask anyone how to use social media to advance their career and you will hear choruses of voices respond, “use LinkedIn.” But there are more innovative ways to use social media for career advancement. Event professionals who want to move ahead in their professions can learn ways t … | Continue reading
For those lucky planners who find their way into the non profit or fundraising side of our sector, you know that raising money is a big business within the event industry. Thousands of dollars are regularly spent on lavish galas, exclusive golf outings and fun-filled community ev … | Continue reading
etouches is more than just an event registration platform, it is a comprehensive cloud-based event management software. Here is our review. etouches: What Is It? Established in 2008, etouches is best known for online registration, which is at the heart of the product. It has howe … | Continue reading
You have the basics down: the room temperature is perfect, the lighting is on point, and everyone can see and hear your speaker well. Technically speaking (no pun intended) your speaker should be a rock star, right? Maybe, but more often than not there is more to the score when i … | Continue reading
The way people visit and experience trade shows today has changed dramatically from just a year ago. It used to be all about giveaways, networking, finding out who’s speaking, and what parties are the best to attend. Trade shows have outgrown most of these areas, and event manage … | Continue reading
Sporting stadia can offer #eventprofs great and often inspiring venues for meetings and events of all sizes. Here are 6 stadia that do events with power and panache. On a weekly basis, massive scale events take place at stadia around the world. While stadia, on average, cater for … | Continue reading
Frustrated that your CEO doesn’t make more of events? Learn how you can inspire them and other senior leaders to deliver keynote presentations that truly engage; that have the power to change minds and behaviours. Business events are in the midst of tumultuous genre defying chang … | Continue reading
Event technology can provide a “wow” moment for attendees or a headache. Asking the tough questions of your tech supplier ahead of time can save everyone from a bad experience. Events have enough surprises. Your tech shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you’re an early adopter of te … | Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what drives our decisions and why customers make the purchasing choices that they do? Here are four ways of understanding the emotions behind our decision making and how you can use this to drive your future event sales. In my last post 5 secrets of success … | Continue reading
Want to boost productivity? Train your entire team to think like an #eventprof! Even though event planners can often be found working alone as smooth-running, single-person machine, there are many times when it is necessary to expand your team. Whether it is a new member joining … | Continue reading
What’s your favorite part about attending trade shows? For many, if they are honest, it is collecting giveaways to take home. Event swag has manifested into a world of awesomeness over the last few years. So what do you need to think about for the winning formula? If you have att … | Continue reading
From customer service to marketing and technology to content co-creation these 4 venues are leading the way in terms of social media interaction. After airlines, hotels and venues were the next travel and tourism sectors to sign up to the social media revolution and allow their b … | Continue reading
Finding a great internship can open many doors and lead to an exciting career. This rings especially true in the event planning industry, as more and more planners are coming into the workforce with years of experience and impressive skills. In order to stand out and get the job, … | Continue reading
Toronto, Canada, is a multi-cultural destination for all seasons with the infrastructure to support major events, meetings, and conferences. With a variety of venues, ample green spaces, and a range of outdoor and indoor attractions, Toronto offers something for everyone. It’s al … | Continue reading
Catchbox is a throwable microphone. The Catchbox Pro version works with larger group sizes and integrates with your event’s sound system for greater quality and control. Here is our review. Catchbox Pro: What Is It? Catchbox is a soft, cube-shaped microphone, which is designed to … | Continue reading
In events, we always have to think one step ahead. So what can we expect from the event industry in the next 20 years? Whether the current buzzword is ‘engagement’ or ‘event tech’ we #EventProfs are forever on the hunt for new ways to make future events greater, more influential, … | Continue reading
It’s the event manager’s job to ensure every vendor contracted for an event is capable to get the job done – not only complete the job, but most importantly to get it done on time, within budget and have a backup plan in case issues arise. Here’s how to find the best vendors in t … | Continue reading
Event organizers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure their experience can be equally enjoyed by all. This includes attendees who have special accessibility requirements. This 20 point guide will help you audit your event to ensure it allows all event attendees to equally … | Continue reading
Although there are certainly many venues out there that can provide everything that an eventprof could need to cater for and invigorate guests there are also times when a higher level of flexibility and control is required. For such occasions, event planners can look to ‘dry hire … | Continue reading
Social media makes people interested, inspires people to join, and increases excitement surrounding your event. It’s much too important to do half-way. Try these tips to rev up your efforts. Social media is one of the best ways out there to reach your ideal audience for a minimal … | Continue reading
This is a case study from Dawn Baldwin, Director of Sales, Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. One of the objectives of the 2015 Canadian Medical Association Annual Meeting was to create the greenest event going. So what can other … | Continue reading
Speakers can define the outcome of your event. Join us in this featured webinar to learn all about hiring amazing speakers that will make your event a success. I’ve written extensively about the delicate and intricate relationship between event planners and speakers. Some speaker … | Continue reading
The event planner’s job comes with a lot of stress but also with great rewards. So why do we always focus on the negative side? This is not your usual EventMB’s post. Let’s call it an editorial, a divertissement or a digression. Off topic, but not so much. I need to start by maki … | Continue reading
Tired and unmotivated all the time? Learn the signs of burnout and how event planners can avoid it. Burnout is a common occurrence in many creative fields, including event planning. As planners, we run the gauntlet of stressful situations: financial decisions and their impact, lo … | Continue reading
Planes, trains and automobiles… just some of the many travel options your groups or attendees have in traveling to, from and during your event. For some eventprofs, transportation plays a big role in the experience you provide to your guests. Building a flawless transportation pl … | Continue reading
What tools and techniques can you use to promote your events and business online more effectively? Get more bang for your buck and start creating your best campaigns yet by replicating these 10 traits of an event marketing pro. The web offers the opportunity to reach the highest … | Continue reading
LINEAPP is an app for team communication. All you need is a mobile device (iOS or Android) to install the application and a WiFi network and you can quickly turn your smartphone into a walkie talkie and make individual or group calls. Here is our review. LINEAPP: What Is It? LINE … | Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that EventMB are busy working on the Event App Bible 2016. If you are a provider of event mobile apps we need to hear from you! Year after year the Event App Bible is the number one resource for event planners looking to research and purchase an event … | Continue reading
From the moment you enter the door at an event the design of the space makes an impact. Many planners spend massive amounts of money on creative a visually stunning event design. However, not every planner has the luxury of a large-scale budget. So how can the rest of us still pa … | Continue reading
Here are 10 things that we often do as #eventprofs that drive our venue partners super-crazy. We #eventprofs are a little blind when it comes to noticing our mistakes. We see the mistakes that others make but we’re not so perceptive when it comes to our own. And while they may no … | Continue reading
Networking is one of the main reasons people attend your event, meeting, or conference. As event professionals, we want to ensure we are creating a valuable, inclusive experience for everyone to ensure success. Here are 5 steps event planners should take to create a perfect storm … | Continue reading
Event sales are critical to your event success. Here are 5 tried and tested methods for building your own effective organic database and event sales pipeline and selling more tickets for your events as a result. Too many event professionals these days overlook the event sales pro … | Continue reading