Comments on: Free is the new black http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events The first blog for event planners Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:28 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: 10 Alternative Business Models for Events | Event Manager Blog http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-1283 10 Alternative Business Models for Events | Event Manager Blog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:58:50 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-1283 [...] It’s no new topic, we know. But lately Chris Anderson re-introduced it, Malcom Gladwell made a big deal out of it and Seth Godin gave the final word. On our end, Jeff Hurt asked us all a question and we are here to do our small bit. [...] [...] It’s no new topic, we know. But lately Chris Anderson re-introduced it, Malcom Gladwell made a big deal out of it and Seth Godin gave the final word. On our end, Jeff Hurt asked us all a question and we are here to do our small bit. [...]

]]> By: Are You Listening? | Event Manager Blog http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-1115 Are You Listening? | Event Manager Blog Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:18:12 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-1115 [...] months ago we were talking about Meetups, user generated events and about getting back [...] [...] months ago we were talking about Meetups, user generated events and about getting back [...]

]]> By: Can paid events survive? at Rage on Omnipotent http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-843 Can paid events survive? at Rage on Omnipotent Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:53:19 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-843 [...] question - what will be possible in the age of LinkedIn? Do people really value the conference call conferences that people [...] [...] question – what will be possible in the age of LinkedIn? Do people really value the conference call conferences that people [...]

]]> By: 25 signs your event SUCKS! | Event Manager Blog http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-801 25 signs your event SUCKS! | Event Manager Blog Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:23:30 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-801 [...] You charge unrealistic amounts of money [...] [...] You charge unrealistic amounts of money [...]

]]> By: So… The Credit Crisis http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-776 So… The Credit Crisis Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:38:41 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-776 [...] from eventmanagerblog.com has an interesting take on this, suggesting that events as we know then are over and that free, user generated events are the way [...] [...] from eventmanagerblog.com has an interesting take on this, suggesting that events as we know then are over and that free, user generated events are the way [...]

]]> By: Why I like CitySocialising.com | Event Manager Blog http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-759 Why I like CitySocialising.com | Event Manager Blog Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:39:53 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-759 [...] You should explore the pricing. I told you free is the new black, almost free is fine, giving the perception it is for free relying on an upfront payment it’s [...] [...] You should explore the pricing. I told you free is the new black, almost free is fine, giving the perception it is for free relying on an upfront payment it’s [...]

]]> By: Julius http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-757 Julius Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:19:44 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-757 <a href="#comment-755">@Daria</a> - Thanks for the compliments, I am flattered. I had a look at your blog and looks very interesting. I completely agree that a lot of people prefer face to face. The aim of the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/59ljvb">Linkedin Events Group</a> I manage is to bring all the online network live and local. I truly believe that online is cool but offline is definitely better. I don't like vicious circles and being just online sounds like one. Said that, I believe that a great number of meetings are just useless CO2 emissions and technology is crucial. Plus I am very impressed with virtual trade shows and the potentiality of those. @Daria -
Thanks for the compliments, I am flattered. I had a look at your blog and looks very interesting.

I completely agree that a lot of people prefer face to face. The aim of the Linkedin Events Group I manage is to bring all the online network live and local.

I truly believe that online is cool but offline is definitely better. I don’t like vicious circles and being just online sounds like one.

Said that, I believe that a great number of meetings are just useless CO2 emissions and technology is crucial. Plus I am very impressed with virtual trade shows and the potentiality of those.

]]> By: Julius http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-756 Julius Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:47:07 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-756 <a href="#comment-752">@Ryza</a> - Free is international. Just manage to get sponsors on board and you'll do great! @Ryza -
Free is international. Just manage to get sponsors on board and you’ll do great!

]]> By: Daria http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-755 Daria Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:45:12 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-755 These are good tips, thank you. I also like your blog a lot. Your first argument is unbeatable. However, I still think that many people believe in the power of face to face contact vs. LinkedIn. We are an on-line company (a web-based project management software provider) and we have to do a lot of virtual promotion. Still we find that people, especially business people prefer personal or phone contact over online communications. I totally agree that LinkedIn is a great supporting tool though. These are good tips, thank you. I also like your blog a lot.
Your first argument is unbeatable. However, I still think that many people believe in the power of face to face contact vs. LinkedIn. We are an on-line company (a web-based project management software provider) and we have to do a lot of virtual promotion. Still we find that people, especially business people prefer personal or phone contact over online communications. I totally agree that LinkedIn is a great supporting tool though.

]]> By: Ryza http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/marketing/free-events/comment-page-1#comment-752 Ryza Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:55:09 +0000 http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/?p=508#comment-752 great insight. I agree most people can't spend much on events right now. NOw I'm thinking how to do your tips here in our country. great insight. I agree most people can’t spend much on events right now. NOw I’m thinking how to do your tips here in our country.

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