Monthly Archives: June 2012
Start a Blog Now – Blogging for DMCs and Destinations [Presentation]
Did I mention I spent some time at IMEX in Frankfurt last May? Well, probably a few times. What I did not mention was that I had some slides for you. Here they are. Can’t see the… Read more
CrowdCompass Mobile Apps for Events: Accelerating Popularity
This is a sponsored post by Cvent written by Kevin Long, Director of Marketing for CrowdCompass Mobile Event Apps (at Cvent). For more information about sponsored posts click here. Imagine all the months of hard work you’ve put into your event suddenly disappearing. Your attendees… Read more
Google Takes Events Seriously
Few recent moves tell me that Google is giving a lot of attention to the events world. Here is why. Events are hot for companies like Twitter and Facebook. Hashtag Pages are the latest move by Twitter. Facebook is constantly tweaking their event pages and offering integration with major… Read more
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Tagged google, google plus, hangouts, hybrid events, live streaming, SEO, youtube
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Should Destinations and DMCs Use Social Media?
Here is an article I wrote for the great guys over at SHARE TODAY. I got to meet a lot of DMCs and destination managers while at Frankfurt’s IMEX. I must admit I fell in love with the idea of talking about the possibilities of social media in this vibrant sector. Therefore I was happy… Read more
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Tagged destination management, destinations, DMC, tourism, tourism marketing
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Eventbrite Sold $1 Billion in Tickets
This is a sponsored post by Eventbrite. For more information about sponsored posts click here. Eventbrite just announced they hit the $1billion in tickets sold mark. This is surely great for the company that was started only 6 years ago but it is fantastic news for event startups. The… Read more
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Tagged event startups, eventbrite, online ticketing, ticket sales
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Twitter Hashtag Pages. It’s All About Events.
Yesterday Twitter announced Hashtag pages. This is why you should be ecstatic about it. Twitter has a special bond with Events. Not only current events such as the Arab Spring, but also organized events such as meetings, festivals and conferences. Hashtags are the key tool to make your… Read more
Facebook: Understanding Contests, Deals and Events
Here is a nice infographic that sums up quite nicely how contests, deals and events work on Facebook. Friday is a great day for infographics I think. Our eyes are soared from a week of reading and writing, nice graphics is what we need Here is a nice infographic put together by Pagemodo,… Read more
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Tagged competitions, facebook contents, facebook deals, facebook events, how to facebook
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So You Want Bloggers at Your Next Event?
Bloggers are among the most sought after attendees at events. Why is it so and how do you get them to attend your event? We are witnessing a new rise of influencers on various social networks. Despite all the positives about getting a Twitter, Youtube, Facebook or Pinterest power-user to… Read more
Startup Watch: Eventup Raises $1.8M
Eventup, a venue marketplace a la Airbnb closed a $1.8M round of funding. Here is what you need to know. It’s fantastic news when an event startup closes a successful round of funding. Alexia Tsotsis reported yesterday on Techcrunch the story. She also interviewed Tony Adam, their… Read more
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Tagged cvent, event marketplace, event technology, eventup, find venues, rfp, startups, venue finder, venues
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