Passive data collection is key to understanding your attendees and planning better events. Fortunately, technology has given us countless insights that can be used for that purpose. But your website traffic and social media engagement only make up part of the story. Let’s look at how collecting passive data for events can help you fill […]
Event Technologist: Why You Might Need One and How to Find Them
The job of an event planner is never done. Once you’ve chosen a theme, found a venue, outlined a budget, and laid out a marketing plan, there is still the technology left to manage. That’s where it can be handy to work with an event technologist. We’ve taken a look at this budding occupation to […]
Theatre Ticketing: What You Need to Know
Have you been rehearsing for the big performance but haven’t yet had the time to look into theatre ticketing? Then you’re in the right place. We’re about to cover… Where to find theatre ticketing sites What to look for in theatre ticketing software How to sell theatre tickets both online and offline Where to find […]
How to Promote Your Event on Social Media (+Checklists and Templates)
If you’re wondering how to promote your event on social media, you’re not alone. The good news is that you’re in the right place: In this guide, we’ll outline exactly how to market an event on social media, whether you plan on using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any other platform. Ready to get social? […]
The 25 Best Event Planning Books to Read in 2020
January will be a dry month in more than one sense. Fortunately, we’ve found some of the best event planning books to keep you occupied. Read them while everyone else recovers from Christmas and New Year’s Eve. On our list of the best books for event planning, we’ve included books for everyone regardless of experience […]
Here Are the Biggest Events of 2020 to Keep an Eye On
Now that 2019 is over, we’re taking a look at some of the biggest events of 2020. As an event planner, it’s important to learn from the best. These big events happening in 2020 might just inspire you. Read on to learn about… Music festivals Food festivals Comedy events Sports events Conferences Fundraisers Wellness events […]
How to Set up Event Registration in 10 Steps
Every event organiser should know how to set up event registration. Since our readers come from all levels of event planning, we’ve created this guide for the uninitiated. Read on to learn… What event registration software is Why you need it How to set up event registration in ten steps Tips for increasing registrations What […]
2019 in Events: A Look Back at This Year’s Event Scene
The year is coming to a close, so we’ve decided to take a look at 2019 in events. We’ve rounded up the biggest technological advancements, the biggest event fails, the weirdest event concepts, and the records that were broken. Surprising event technology developments in 2019 Event planning is still one of the most stressful jobs […]
Sell Tickets Online with These 17 Tips
Let’s face it: Most events are all about the bottom line. One of the biggest challenges for organisers is how to sell tickets online for their event. Selling tickets online can be an art form or it can be a science. There are many approaches you can take—and we’re about to go through the best […]
Mobile Ticketing Will Kill Paper Tickets. Make Sure You’re Ready.
We live in an increasingly paperless society, and mobile ticketing for events has been on the rise for a while now. So we’ve decided to look at mobile-only ticketing and its future. Read on to learn about the… Current trends Pros and cons Future outlook …of mobile ticketing. You may have to implement it for […]