Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Photo Credit: Zuko.io

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Interested in filling more chairs at your next event? It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Educate, Educate, Educate: Events & eLearning.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Many of our users share that they are enjoying the GrowthZone solution’s event management capabilities. Entry responses to the Success Competition relating to event management included: “Before ChamberMaster, our Chamber would mail everything out. The events interfaces with Facebook to keep everyone in the know.”

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YM Careers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn from what you should adopt and what you should avoid when planning your association's next virtual event. The post Virtual Event Management Best Practices appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 13, 2019

If you’re looking to managing your events easier, here’s a list of 43 event management software tools that can help you out from mobile apps to all-in-one solutions.

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Association Adviser

JULY 6, 2022

Is your association hosting an event soon? There’s no question that events are stressful. From brainstorming and planning to organization and logistics, there’s just so much to do in so little time — and that’s all before the actual event even begins. Despite the pandemic, conferences and live events have been […].

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Raklet

MAY 8, 2023

Planning, organizing, and running an event successfully can be daunting, but this is where event management systems come in. The post Top 30 Event Management Software (Reviews + Pricing) appeared first on Raklet - All-in-one platform to grow your audience.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 19, 2017

If you’re looking to raise more money and make managing your events easier, here’s a list of 29 event management software tools that can help you out. It’s my hope that you browse the list and discover one or two new tools that are perfectly suited for your organization’s needs.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Read the story of David, an event manager, who was able to maximize his annual conference's registrations and attendance using membership management software.

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Expo Logic

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Don't let event check-in be a bottleneck. Explore why event check-in management solutions are essential for seamless, efficient experiences. The post Why You Need Event Check-In Management appeared first on Event Management Solutions for Expo Events and Trade Shows | Expo Logic.

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Eplys

JANUARY 13, 2021

It can be hard to come by reliable event volunteers. So to help you out, check out our tips below to help event planners master managing event volunteers: They can be challenging to find and sometimes even harder to keep around. The struggle is real!

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If you want to see someone successfully doing ten things at the same time, look no further than event managers. Event planning isn’t for the faint of heart. It often requires keeping a dozen balls in the air – while they’re all seconds from falling and derailing the whole event. That includes event management software.

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Eplys

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At this point in 2020, you’re likely thinking about what your 2021 events are going to look like — more specifically, whether they will take place online, in person, or some combination of the two. Events will undoubtedly be tricky to navigate for the foreseeable future.

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Higher Logic

MAY 1, 2018

Your events can be the highlight of your member community experience! Especially for communities spread out over a wide geographic area, a monthly or yearly gathering is an exciting event to look forward to. To keep members excited about attending, your events need to be better every year than they were the last.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 17, 2020

There are many ways to go when it comes to updating your event. This blog will help you choose your best option and explain how to update your event in Wild Apricot. Having to choose your best option can certainly be overwhelming.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While the pandemic may have slowed us down at the onset while in-person events were rapidly canceled or postponed, we are now moving full steam ahead in the virtual event space, and are proud to share that our entire Events team has completed the Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 18, 2012

Here's my experience managing events in Wild Apricot, as well as a reminder about our free Events Webinar on Wed. June 20th.

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Protech

MAY 28, 2020

After shifting away from an in-person customer celebration at the Four Seasons in Baltimore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Protech Associates’ Fusion 2020 Customer Conference surpassed all previous attendance numbers for the event. Here’s what we considered while reshaping our event. . I n a moment of crisis, innovation accelerates.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

Heidi is the general manager of Technisch Creative. So you’ve decided to have an event, and you’re not sure whether or not you need professional assistance. A good event management company should be an asset to your event, not a liability. But not all event managers are created equal.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. Wes Trochlil, Effective Database Management Web design requirements checklist: 10 must-haves for websites. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. Education + mentoring.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 11, 2011

If you need help with events management, check out our free webinar this week or our helpful Getting Started With Events Guide.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 16, 2011

If you're a Wild Apricot user wanting to know more about how to manage events, join us for our webinar coming up on August 30.( read more ).

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While an attendee’s experience is typically thought to be the responsibility of the meeting pros who put it together, their managers can also help make their time onsite more valuable. Some ideas for getting managers more involved. The manager wanted to know how to help them become more enthusiastic about going to industry events.

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NXUnite

APRIL 5, 2024

When planning an event for your nonprofit or association, you’re probably focused on securing a venue, soliciting sponsor support, and encouraging people to register for your event online. Likely, you’re not anticipating things that could go awry at your event. Familiarize yourself with your event tech in advance.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. Also, virtual events are off the agenda. AI and events. eShow describes AI’s impact on events and the challenges for AI adoption. But a few data points trouble me. Hmm, hopefully they’re good at sunsetting.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

At 3 pm Eastern time tomorrow, Frank Goertzen (Fresh Apricot) of the Wild Apricot support team will present the free webinar Going Wild with Events! An in-depth look at our event features. Tags: apricot event management event registration event software webinar wild Wild Apricot wildapricot. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We've added an additional webinar to our schedule for September to help with your Fall event planning - Managing Events in Wild Apricot.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Scholarly events data. Ex Ordo looks at events data through the lens of the research lifecycle. What about your managers? Remote/hybrid work.

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Membersuite

MARCH 17, 2017

Part of being a product manager at MemberSuite is finding ways to continuously improve our product so that it meets the evolving needs of our customers. At the end of last year, our product team spent hours talking to several of our customers about events.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

One out of every two (52.6%) event managers agree — they're investing more into event management tools , software and digitally integrated systems than in previous years, turning to these systems to make their jobs easier and their events better. Some of today's top event registration software includes: 1.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This post will introduce you to events platform a2z, and let you know about some of the new opportunities this acquisition will bring. There's a new addition to the Personify family!

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Association Adviser

MARCH 29, 2018

In our latest reader poll, we’ve found that associations contract with association management companies for two main reasons: financial help and assistance hosting events. It’s not surprising that our poll respondents report seeking assistance with event management, either.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 17, 2018

These special events are of the utmost importance to any association that relies on this revenue stream. So what happen when unforeseen circumstances – such as inclement weather or communicable diseases – cause these special events to be cancelled or experience a dramatic decline in attendance? What is event cancellation insurance?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. Gamification at events. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that can help you achieve event goals. Dull new world.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… 2024 association trends. Event marketing. You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. As you might expect, AI is on the list, but they look beyond the usual discussion points.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Associations should develop a system of effectively communicating with their employees, so in the event of an office closure due to inclement weather, they can connect with staff before they leave their homes for work. How has your association prepared for managing employees in the wake of a natural disaster?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 20, 2012

Here's a reminder about our Managing Events in Wild Apricot webinar this Wed. 22 @ 3:00 PM (Eastern).

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