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March 2016 – 5 Top Event Management Blog Posts

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Event tech = engagement tech Tom Vamos, MCI UK In the world of conferences and events, the buzzword ‘engagement’ is bandied around more than ever before. “We must engage our delegates”, “Our delegates must be engaged”, “How do we engage millennials?” etc How To Avoid Working with Lousy Event Vendors Holly Barker. Event Manager Blog […]

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5 Top Tips Event Organisers Should Share With Their Speakers

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Any speakers you plan on having present at your event need to be confident and assured whilst giving a talk in order to keep an audience engaged. A speaker who does nothing more than repeat text that’s on a presentation is not going to provide a meaningful engaging experience for attendees. To help combat that, […]

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February 2016 – 5 Top Event Management Blog Posts

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How to Organize Interactive Panel Discussions Juraj Holub, Sli.do It seems that the reputation of panels is not held in the highest esteem. But with a few moderation tricks and a meaningful use of technology, you can turn panel discussions into an engaging experience.   5 Things You Need to Know About Periscope Media 1 […]

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5 Things to Ask When Negotiating Accommodation for Your Event

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You can immediately improve your negotiating skills by asking the right questions. By asking simple, non-confrontational questions, you will ease the stress of the situation and get a better deal for your organisation. Here are 5 things to ask during the accommodation negotiation process: 1. How much flexibility do you have in the rate? To […]

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5 Top Tips to Promote Your Corporate Event

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Running out of ideas to promote your corporate event? Stop throwing budget at the problem and think creatively. Increase attendance and attract the right people to your event with these 5 top tips. 1. Know Your Audience  Start with these questions. Who are you going to invite? Why are you inviting them? What will they get out of your […]

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January 2016 – 5 Top Event Management Blog Posts

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Venue Transformations: An Expert’s Guide Anita Engebretsen, EMC3 We have all attended events in the past and been left feeling massively underwhelmed by the experience. One way to ensure that your event has the wow factor is by transforming your venue. A successful transformation can transport guests to somewhere incredibly special and really elevates attendee […]

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Copy Custom Fields & Other Updates 25/01/2016

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We have been working hard for Symphony users over the New Year period and we have some exciting updates for you. New Copy Custom Field Feature Custom fields are the fields a person will fill in when they register on an event. These fields also appear when you create a booking manually on a delegate’s […]

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5 Things to Consider For Your Next Event Invitation Email

by Damien

Whether you manage conferences, exhibitions or networking events, the effectiveness of your event is directly related to the number of attendees you get through the door. An extremely effective way to reach your audience and increase attendance is by email. In this blog, we’ll share with you the top 5 key elements to consider when creating […]

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December 2015 – 5 Top Event Management Blog Posts

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Event Manager’s Basic Survival Guide Phoebe Benta, Event Blog It can be a daunting task when you agree to manage a client’s event. Event Blog has put together this guide on what you should be doing if you want to successfully manage your event. This includes understanding your mission, planning a budget and managing your […]

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Copy Booking form and other updates 10/12/2015

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Here is another round of new changes to Symphony from the last month. 1. You can now copy booking forms within an event! Everything from the original form will copy to the new form including: Attendee/ticket types Custom fields Session fields Accommodation fields Dependencies Once you have created a booking form, click on the “copy” button […]

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