![Best Event Talks- Be A Maker by Adam Savage [VIDEO]](http://chimpfeedr.com/img/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffw010343-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2FBest-Event-Talks-Be-A-Maker-by-Adam-Savage-VIDEO.png&width=540&mix=8d970-Event-Management-News-Posts) I believe that I’m a maker at heart. I’m sure you are, too. Adam Savage is also one but unlike us, he actually gets paid to do it (with all...
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Appeasing conference stakeholders has become more complex and difficult in today’s fast changing business climate. Maintaining and growing share of wallet, attention and loyalty requires intentionality. To out maneuver the conference competition, we have to be nimble, decisive and in constant beta mode. To compete today requires identifying, selling and leading change. This is a […]
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Today, we’re talking about: Pelonkey Company/Tool Name: Pelonkey Website: http://pelonkey.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pelonkey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pelonkey?ref=ts&fref=ts What is the “problem” that your tool seeks to solve? Pelonkey allows entertainers to be more in control of their own businesses by giving them the tools they need in a simple, easy to use interface. They can promote themselves, manage contracts, […]
 Are you eager to find out more powerful tools for event professionals? Do you want to experiment with innovative ideas to enhance your marketing results? Check out this week’s articles,...
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Much of what we take for gospel about how to learn is wasted effort. Learning is grossly misunderstood. The most effective learning strategies are counterintuitive. We believe that attending education and listening to a presenter leads to learning. Just give me the crib sheets, the list of tips, the high level takeaways and I have […]
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AppMyDay is a platform to create a branded and private social experience for events. Here is our review. We live in an exciting era where social media sharing and engagement online has become a vital part of almost any modern event. At the same time the question of privacy and... Read more
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Your conference doesn’t have to be the place that only offers expert lectures. It doesn’t have to only offer authorized, approved speeches. Or one-way monologues and panel dialogues. You have the opportunity to pave the way for rich, two-way, peer to peer dialogue. You can create education offerings that provide time for audience elaboration, discussion, […]
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 How do you become the best event manager? According to research, the most desired quality in prospective managers is a good personality. Surprisingly, an individual is more likely to be...
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On an almost daily basis I hear this concern or see it in one of the many online forums I’m involved in, “My clients told me they loved the event but I’m not sure how to show them it was a success.” The main challenge with measuring your event ROI is documenting comments and feedback from event attendees and not just focusing on money. Measuring your overall contribution to the event and giving a bigger picture overview is what sets you a part as an event manager. It’s important to look at all aspects of your event to measure its ROI and to remember that you’re measuring event ROI to improve your events, show your value to your clients and to help you make decisions. By setting up a processes for every event you plan, you’re more likely to measure your event’s success and have a plan to show your clients how their event was a success. Event ROI is About More Than Money In today’s episode, learn 4 strategies to measure your event ROI (return on investment) – that aren’t just about the money you spent or saved your clients. Tweet It! “The questions people ask you over and over is the expertise you can charge for.” -unknown via @eventblueprint Now, I’d love to hear from you. In the comments below, let me know what other outcomes you’ve used to measure your event ROI. Feel free to leave as much detail as you’d like. Thank you so much for joining me again this week. I look forward to hearing from you, Melanie P.S. If you know another event planner who is struggling to prove their value, share this video with them. It might be just what they need to get their next event! Find Out How To Get Event Planning Clients Here!
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We’ve all felt it: the gut sinking feeling that comes from planning an event that turns out to be a flop. There is nothing more devastating for an #eventprof than to put countless hours of work and ingenuity into crafting a valuable experience for your client and their attendees, only to feel... Read more
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If a problem persists for years, it is no longer a crisis. It’s a condition. Many organizations face situations built upon shoddy foundations of myth, tradition and common-sense practices. The current state of affairs has prevailed so long they are now the accepted conditions. It’s a condition of “everyone else does it that way” shadows. […]
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Aaah, the freelance life. Isn’t this every cubicle dweller’s dream? You make your own hours, set your own agenda, work wherever you feel like working… And then you wake up. Being a freelancer is not all about being “free.” Certainly there is a ton of flexibility and independence, but along with this comes the need […]
Bizzabo’s Ticket Boost Accelerates Social Referrals and Increases Ticket Sales for Professional Events and Conferences New York (July, 28th, 2015) – Bizzabo, the all-in-one event success platform, announced today the launch of the first dual-sided social referral system for event planners. The latest addition to Bizzabo’s comprehensive event management platform gives event organizers the ability to boost ticket sales […]
You’re the PB to my J. You’re the Gayle to my Oprah. You’re the Piglet to my Pooh. You’re the poo to my TP? Hm. Well, whatever the case may be, you and your bestie are clearly meant for each other. Through the good times and the bad, having that person who really “gets” you […]
The old ‘nature vs nurture’ argument rattles on, but what does this mean in terms of event planners? Are #Eventprofs born or are they made? Born In the Blood My father has always been an organizer; enjoying organizing his company annual dinners and fundraising and community events for... Read more
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We are a story driven world. We are each a story wrapped in a skin says Dr. Leonard Sweet. When we begin to share our journeys, our stories intersect. Our conferences need to create more story people. We need to transition from speakers talking at audiences and experts telling their stories. We need to move […]
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This feature is on a member of our techsytalk community – Jim Spellos. Industry leader and tech expert. Catch him at techsytalk LIVE 2015 as well in New York City! —————– Jim Spellos is the founder of Meeting U. Now in its 16th year, its purpose is to help people become more comfortable with technology. […]
On Mission “You exist as a consequence of people seven generations ago who were willing to proceed as if a day would come when you and yours would be in the world and they’d be long gone, and you somehow picked up an ember of that and safeguarded it until it caught a spark. And […]
 Rejection is never fun. But whether you like it or not, the fact remains that you will face rejection, especially as an event planner. After all, you’re in the business...
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Have you attended or witnessed the perfect cocktail party? These shindigs are my favorite kind of gathering. Maybe that is why I mostly get asked, how to throw or organise these collections of people, passion and place. You can watch any TV show or film and just by setting the scene at a... Read more
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