Big Data Plays A Role In Event Management

What’s the big deal about big data? We’ll assume every event planner knows they should be collecting hard data on their events and analyzing this information, looking at their metrics and working to improve performance, drive down costs, etc.  We’ll also assume you’ve heard the term Big Data. Many, likely those who don’t fully understand it, say Big Data is the Holy Grail of making events run smoothly and profitably. While that’s certainly an exaggeration, you shouldn’t underestimate the power of information provided through the analysis of Big Data – or its value for your events. To fully understand why…

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Stay Energetic And Passionate – Prevent Event Burnout

It’s Friday afternoon, and your anxiety levels are through the roof! Tell me if this sounds too familiar. You’re stressed. You’re tired. Nothing really seems as exciting as it used to because it all feels like a grind, a slog, and too much for one person to manage. Staying energetic and passionate about our career in event management is a real advantage and can drive one’s success. It’s your job to support you team and yourself and take measures to prevent burnout. It’s time to take a step back and recharge a bit, all the rest and relaxation in the…

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Five Traits Of A Successful Event Management Platform

Today we’re looking at Bizzabo – an Israeli developed networking and event management app, which last month managed to acquire $2.5 million in funding from a group of investors particularly interested in the event management space.  A deal is a deal – we’re taking a close look at what made Bizzabo such an attractive bet. What are the most important traits of a successful event management platform, and what separated Bizzabo from so many other professional tools out there? Information So much of event management involves the organization of and how information is shared – registration numbers, survey details, budgeting,…

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How to create a Tweet Suite

We’ve all been to conferences that had comfy couches, we may have even been to conferences that had Tweetwalls (We hope so!), but have you ever been to a conference that had a Tweet Suite? Well today, we’re going to go over some of the basics on how to create one to increase engagement and socialization at your events. Just to clarify exactly what a Tweet Suite is—essentially, a Tweet Suite is an area at your event dedicated for your attendees to lounge, relax, socialize and maybe get some work done if they desire. Seating The first thing you need while creating…

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Stand Out, Make Your Events More Unique

Every event planner wants their work to stand out – that’s a given. It’s a crowded space these days, and we’re not just talking about event management – virtually every field is flooded with hopefuls due in large part to the advent of mass communication. Distinguishing one’s self requires true creativity, and if you sit back you’re going to be lost in a sea of noise. Competitive, creative event planners can make their events more unique by paying attention to a few core areas, and tweaking things just a bit, just enough to be seen as going against the grain.…

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