Watch out, storm ahead!

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Photo by vgm8383 If you are within the hundreds of subscribers of this blog, you are aware that Web 2.0 is changing events and probably you are already adapting. Truth is that there are tons of conventional planners who think this is a FAD. Let me talk to you for a second. Social Media… Read more

15 ways to promote your event offline

The Slideshare love continues. Here is another one on how to promote your event offline. One of the most crucial aspect of event promotion is what you do offline. This is a handy template you can use as… Read more

25 signs your event SUCKS – Slides

I recently produced a checklist to make your event compliant with new technologies and trends. I also made a slideshow to make it more… Read more

Free Gantt with Google

Google just introduced a gadget to easily create Gantt charts. The Google Docs Blog inform us that Gantt charts are now easy to create and shareable. If you mess up with offline spreadsheet you possibly want to look at this option. Gantt charts are useful for a number of events, from… Read more

What are my friends up to?

Some interesting links from other events blogs I follow: – How to become a wedding planner – Event Secrets – Preppy Cutom Invitations – Fresh Event Tips – Email Marketing for Event Promotions – Events Authority – Some Tips for Cruising Through the Economic Downturn – Next Generation… Read more

So who’s doing it right?

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Photo by kev.flanagan I’ve highlighted in the past how conferences, meetings and networking events are boring to death, outdated, do not take care of technology and exploit attendees for crazy ROI. Here’s who you should follow. I don’t like to be destructive, in fact I got several projects… Read more

Why I like CitySocialising.com

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CitySocialising is a great local service to help beating the personal barriers that prevent you from getting a better job, improving your social life, being active. Apart from that, it is an awesome threat to traditional event professionals. Jo is organising Sunday lunch Hampstead and walk… Read more

Free is the new black

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Photo by kalandrakas The horrible economic trends as well as the impressive movement of user generated events is challenging the traditional scheme of paid events. If you charge for your events you may soon be in real trouble. If you charge a lot for your events you are probably already… Read more

5 ways to promote events you don’t know

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Photo by luc legay Many people lately have been asking me to promote their events on social networks. My response to most of them is this post. Social Media and social networks now offer great potential to cut costs on event promotions. Social media and social networks are just buzzwords to… Read more

Virtual Trade Shows are Around the Corner

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Image courtesy of ON24 This is a guest post by Cece Salomon-Lee. She is the author of PR Meets Marketing blog and senior marketing communications manager with ON24. While her company recently launched a virtual show product, the thoughts expressed in this posting are not representative of… Read more