Techsytalk

JANUARY 23, 2017

Unless your company is already financially sound, you’re probably going to heavily rely on corporate sponsorship for funding your event. Unfortunately, acquiring sponsorship isn’t as easy as just sending out a request via email. Sponsors are bombarded with dozens of request letters hardly different from your own. Here are six secrets to up your prospects of securing sponsorship and cultivating a long-term relationship with event sponsors. 1.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Crises happen to the best of us – that’s life. In the events industry, there are many small details that go into the perfect event, so it should come as no surprise that things could possibly go awry here and there. Despite the fear of something going wrong, the best way to address a crisis is to prepare for it in advance. In some cases, that means avoiding the issue entirely while, in other cases, it means having a crisis response plan ready should something happen.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 26, 2017

Regardless of the color of your collar, there’s no doubt that you’re in a crunch for time. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, adults employed full time in the United States reported working an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six days a week. That’s a lot of time spent trying […].

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 16, 2017

How can we build connection and engagement with people with whom we work? My wise consultant friend Naomi Karten tells a short story about a client’s unexpected reaction. Frank had a bad experience with an earlier information technology project, so Naomi’s team gave him three possible approaches to a major system design and a list of the pluses and minuses of each. “The plan was to let him select the approach he preferred in hopes that he’d gain more trust in us as a result…&

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2017

Hannah Kinnersley. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Don’t let a series of unfortunate events derail your conference. Thorough and appropriate contract coverage is a must. read more.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 30, 2017

Think about the last time you were looking for a photo to use in your new Facebook ad. If you are like most marketers, chances are your visuals are spread out across too many places to keep track of. You’ve probably got some photos in cloud storage systems, and some videos scattered here and there across everyone’s hard drives, hidden behind long-forgotten folders and indecipherable file names.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 19, 2017

I wish I could tell you that what I remember best from high school French class was how to converse a la Parisienne, but it’s not. It’s that the French Revolution began with a meeting on a tennis court. When We Meet, We Change the World. Meetings catalyze change. They influence participants’ thoughts and behaviors. Meetings enable business exchanges and establish bonds that strengthen alliances and form lifelong friendships.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 31, 2017

If it wasn’t for your sponsors, your event might not have gotten off the ground; that’s what makes the relationship so important. Part of that relationship is based on your willingness to promote sponsors throughout your events, and it’s an obligation you should take seriously. Often, most promoters focus on acknowledging sponsors using standard methods; […].

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 2, 2017

As 2017 begins, take a moment to think about meetings in a wider context. OK, a very wide context. “Who am I?” We’ve all wondered about some form of this question. While the answer is left for an exercise for the reader (and this writer), Dan Siegel , clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology , argues that our identity is not contained so much within us, but between us.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

By Fiona Pelham. Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s World Tourism Organization to create a campaign that brings meetings and events into the picture. read more.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Crowdriff

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s say it’s the end of your work day. As you unwind before your commute home, you take a few minutes to scroll through your Instagram… and there it is. One of your co-workers recently posted a shot of a mouthwatering burger. Everything, from the perfectly toasted bun, to the crisp lettuce over the beef, looks flawless. You check the location — it’s from the new cafe that opened up right down the street from your office!

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Beyond Summits

JANUARY 19, 2017

Several forecasts for MICE Industry have all come to a similar conclusion: 2017 will be a stagnant year. MICE. MICE Industry. Meeting. Event. Technology.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 13, 2017

You’ve been there before. Finalizing the budget for your program, and realizing that you are suddenly over your anticipated budget amount. How could this have happened? You budgeted everything you could, however the final numbers tell a different story. We all can relate to the anxiety that builds up as we realize that there are other hidden fees that were not accounted for in our budgets.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 17, 2017

With an event pending, your list of basic concerns is obvious: venue, flights, accommodations, ticketing, payments, registration, and check-in. After that, badge management, meeting room scheduling, and attendance seating and booking. Choosing a management software is so crucial, that your choice can either leave needs unfulfilled or provide a delightfully well-managed event experience.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

I’ve been an active and satisfied PayPal user for fifteen years and [crosses fingers] have not yet had any problems with the service. But I just experienced a gotcha! that could have easily overdrawn my PayPal-tied bank account. Luckily, I had a large enough balance at the time and no harm resulted, but I’m sharing what happened and how you can prevent the same thing happening to you.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 18, 2017

These 10 practical, easy-to-implement suggestions from U.K.-based not-for-profit Positive Impact can help your organization reduce the carbon footprint of its events and inspire attendees to take the message to their organizations. read more.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 12, 2017

Media request : Hi Destination, I’m writing a story about you! I’d love some photos of the following: a family enjoying a sunset at the harbor, the skyline as seen from Chinatown, and also any pictures of golden retriever puppies you might have. Destination : (Oh boy) I know I have those somewhere…. Our customers are always getting requests from the media, as well as other organizations, for their great photos.

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Memory Makers

JANUARY 4, 2017

When a couple becomes engaged, are about to embark on a dream vacation, or another personal event is looming on the horizon, the tendency is to tell the world via Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and other online sites. But doing so could backfire if you are not careful. You could be telling the world, not just your family and friends. And you don't know who may be lurking out there - a former emotionally unstable boy/girl friend, a stalker, a party crasher, or even a burglar who knows your home will

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Social Tables

JANUARY 21, 2017

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”. They will do the design, set-up the location, invite the guests… even find the talent wanted in the event.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 19, 2017

Technology has changed the face of corporate events and trade shows. Software solutions are available that can bring the majority of the event experience to those who could not be physically present. Advanced web conferencing and broadcasting solutions allow organizations to bring the latest information to all interested parties no matter where they are located […].

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Hans Bleiker tells a story about a group of scientists who spent several years carefully researching how to maintain the health of a deer herd, and determined that some minor changes in state hunting regulations would be very effective. At a public hearing, their entire case was undermined in 15 minutes by the testimony of a guy who loudly protested that his great-grandfather had helped his father shoot his first deer, his father had gone with him to shoot his first deer, and he’d be damne

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2017

Here are some quick swaps that will change up some traditional conference meals and breaks in a way that accommodates people with common food allergies and food preferences. read more.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 9, 2017

What’s the simplest way to connect with your audience? If you’re thinking “visual content,” that’s spot on. Consider that most people only remember 10% of information they hear after three days. But when a relevant visual is presented alongside the same information, people will remember 65% of it. So if you can leverage visuals to the fullest, you have access to the most powerful forms of influence: visual influence.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 2, 2017

The post Chinese mega-incentive returns to Sydney appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 8,000 Amway delegates will visit Sydney. More than 8,000 representatives of Amway China have descended on Sydney for a mega-incentive trip. The group, which is attending the Amway China Leadership Seminar 2017, is one of the largest Asian business event delegations to have visited the city in recent years.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 23, 2017

There are a lot of things to consider when starting an event coordinating business, but I wanted to take some time to detail out a few key pieces that were vital to me researching and starting a successful event business! 1. Make sure to research and build a solid business plan! I can’t tell you how many small businesses and events fail because the founder(s) didn’t put together a business plan in advance.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 31, 2017

If it wasn’t for your sponsors, your event might not have gotten off the ground; that’s what makes the relationship so important. Part of that relationship is based on your willingness to promote sponsors throughout your events, and it’s an obligation you should take seriously. Often, most promoters focus on acknowledging sponsors using standard methods; […].

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 9, 2017

Friends don’t let friends give away their original content to third-party platforms. I’ve been saying this for years, but do people listen? No they don’t. Let me be clear, by all means share your content for free on any of the gazillion social media platforms available. And if you can get paid appropriately for creating content for others, good for you.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 24, 2017

On the slate for planners in 2017: Tech integration, collaboration, positioning your meeting to take advantage of emerging industries, and thinking differently. read more.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 5, 2017

I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage, “ Sharing is caring.”. But in the world of destination marketing, sharing is currency. When your visitors share the photos they’ve taken, they’re putting the authentic experiences they’ve had with your brand out into the world. You gain social proof, engagement with your brand, and more sources of inspiration to entice new potential visitors.

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BizBash

JANUARY 3, 2017

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

When you are working on an event, you are sure to encounter many diverse different personalities. From other vendors to family members to CEOs, it is important to be the central person who can work with everyone and make the magic happen. In some cases, you may find yourself in the middle of conflicting personalities , so it is essential that you are ready and able to make amends and keep everyone happy and working towards a common goal.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 26, 2017

Regardless of the color of your collar, there’s no doubt that you’re in a crunch for time. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, adults employed full time in the United States reported working an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six days a week. That’s a lot of time spent trying […].

Production 49

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

In any professional environment, it’s the combination of radically different opinions that often lead to the best results. However, in some cases, those differing opinions come with differing personalities which can bring tension to any situation. In the events industry, this can be especially distressing if it starts to get in the way of progress. With this in mind, it is essential for all event professionals to work with one another to ensure a smooth and seamless planning process for the clie

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Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

The responsibilities of planning and executing a large-scale multi-day event is certainly no easy task. There are twice the logistics, twice the details, and is often twice the effort. However, when done right, it can also be twice the reward. One of the key components of a successful multi-day event is flow. Click To Tweet. There are hundreds of factors to consider when putting all of the pieces of an event together, (and I could go on about each one), but one of the key components of a succe

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 3, 2017

By Scott Babcock, PCI. Font size, number of images, screen formats—these and more will make the difference between a presentation that’s boring and one that will inspire. read more.

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