Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What other roadblocks prevent us from tackling surveys more effectively? What ideas can you share to help us improve our survey approach and feedback capture? Your Conference Needs To Go On An Education Session Diet.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Proving Conference Emotional Marketing Sponsor Spend 20+ Tradeshow Trends For 2014 And Beyond. They’re having a negative impact on the perceived value of your great show. Related Stories Could Old School Exhibitors Damage Your Expo Brand?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What steps are you taking to help first timers and solo attendees meet others at your conference? How else can we tap staff, volunteers and leadership to help first timers/solos move beyond hello?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

iBeacon for Events, floor analytics, indoor location and more…. Once again Apple has triggered an event-industry innovation streak. Core-apps offer Beacon Solutions (alerting and event analytics) to event organizers including real-time ?oor

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Related Stories Three Luxuries You Cannot Afford That Harm Your Conference Planning Your Conference Needs A Customer Vision Statement Designing Conference Customers, Not Just Traditional Conferences. If so, were there any surprising revelations?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Or recommend an education session: Mary Brown’s book on innovation is outstanding. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Tips might address travel comforts: Hotel airport shuttle is free, fast and comfortable – just outside Doorway C. Looking forward to her session.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. As you explore other conferences, what roadblocks cause you to hesitate on your decision to attend? What other marketing speed bumps can we remove to convert more prospects into happily registered attendees?

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 8, 2014

Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. What other roadblocks get in the way of a “yes” decision? What questions are you willing to save for later to speed up and enhance the registration experience? Related Stories Seriously, Your Conference Marketing Is Not About You!

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