The Real Cost Of Event Management Blunders

Today, we’re telling you a story about a young entrepreneur by the name of Suresh Doss. He is – or rather, was – an amateur event planner and freelance food writer. Today, he owes the City of Toronto $36,000. His is a cautionary tale, a story that drives home the importance of knowing who you’re working with and what you’re doing. See, Doss was part of a 2013 experiment to put food trucks in parks all across the city. Armed with an array of different meals, the trucks would keep hungry park-goers fed and content – and make a bit…

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Twenty Components Every Event Management Website Needs

Most event management professionals understand the importance of having a website – or at least some sort of online presence.  While it’s certainly possible to get by without a website, it’s not the wisest choice in today’s competitive marketplace. Yet, not all websites are created equal. There are certain elements, components that make up a site, which make one website more successful than another; attracting traffic, retaining visitors, and bringing people back to look again. If you really want to see a return on the effort you put into your site, here are twenty components every event management website should…

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Cold Calling 101 – Cold Calling for Event Sponsorships

Cold calling for event sponsorships is a task most event organizers face. Cold calling is vital to securing partnerships and boosting your event’s budget. But cold calling isn’t just about dialing numbers—it’s about strategy. Mastering the art of cold calling can make a huge difference in your success as an event manager or organizer. Here’s how you can do it effectively.

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How The Cloud Is Changing The Event Industry

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, cloud computing is one of the most disruptive technologies ever developed. Few other technologies have such a wide range of uses, and few others have fundamentally changed so many different fields. Event management, of course, is one of those industries impacted by the cloud, and planners need to understand the advantages provided by the cloud, and harness those to further events. How has the cloud changed event management for the better? More importantly, how can you as an event planner capitalize on this? The cloud is itself an encompassing term; cloud…

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Boost Event Signups: Strategies to Attract More Attendees

If you’re struggling to attract attendees for your event, you’re not alone. Many event planners face the challenge of low signups despite their best efforts. The key is to alter your approach, address the gaps, and implement strategies that drive engagement and conversions. Here’s how to turn things around and get your signups rolling in.

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