Apps are too expensive for our events
I hear often that Apps are too expensive for our events. I know at first glance the cost of native app...
Month: November 2017
iBeacon Messaging
Once again Apple has triggered an event-industry innovation streak. Its iBeacon—a small piece of hardware that transmits signals to a...
A Year-round Mobile Event App
Ok, ok, having a year round mobile app may not be the Holy Grail to some – but to event...
Why have a mobile Event App
This is a question that I use to get when we first started in 2009 when everyone was still using...
Your Quick Guide to RFID Event Technology
RFID technology is the latest hot topic circulating around the events industry … But how does it work and why...
Top Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2018 and 4 Other Stories Planners Should Read
In this month’s round-up of top technology stories, we take a look at Corbin Ball’s annual review of tech trends...
5 Event Tech Must-Haves for Immersive Experiences
Just like in most industries, the evolution of event tech and innovation have been drastically reshaping the events world for more than...
The Essential Event Technology Dictionary
From ARS to chatbots, beacons, and heat maps, the event industry has a distinctive language of its own – especially...
Skip the Gimmicks and See What Your Event App Can Do!
Your event app has powerful, configurable features that can do a lot of great things for engaging attendees and exhibitors....
Are Live Events Actually Effective? Here’s What Top Marketers Think
The web is full of literature touting live events as a potent alternative to screen-served digital ads. They say it’s...
CEI Asia: Live streaming — How do drones compare?
Drones are being increasingly used for events, providing theatrical entries and dramatic product reveals and giving digital audiences added viewpoints...
Using Event Tech to Reduce Your Budget
As we head into the final stretch of 2017, many event planners out there are using this time to plan...
Our Latest Update Directly from Apple: Existing LOOPD App Resubmissions and Our Approved Grace Period
There have been a lot of updates and news circulating regarding the Apple App Store Guidelines and their impact on...
How To Get More from Wearable Event Technology [Case Study]
This is a case study from Klik. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. Event technology doesn’t have to rely on...
Event App Trend Watch: Gamification
Who else was ready to see summer take a hike? With fall in full swing – bring out the sweaters,...
What is the real impact of smartphone technology at your music event?
As anyone who has attended a live music event in the past few years will testify, the sight of swaying...
How Gamification Can Personalise Conference and Exhibition Events at Scale
If you’re looking for a fun and playful way to drive traffic to exhibitor stands, then a little thing known...
7 Strategies to Sell More With Your Ticketing & Registration Tech
To sell out your event, you need to maximise every channel you have. That doesn’t mean spending more money, it means...
Double Sales or Registrations with Facebook’s End-to-End Checkout
Most event organisers use Facebook to promote their events, but as you probably well know, likes don’t always convert into...
Two Must-Have Apps to Streamline Your Event Planning Process
Let’s be real — planning an event should qualify as an Olympic sport. From sun up to sundown, you’re juggling...
2017 Event Tech Trends Predictions – Where Are They Now? (Holograms)
Welcome to Round 2 of our “where are they now” event tech trends series! In the last post, we talked...
Beyond the paperless agenda: Savvy event profs know event apps power engagement
When planners first started using event apps almost a decade ago now, they primarily used them as a paperless way...
Event Management Trends for 2018: Attendee Experience, AI and Virtual Reality
This year’s IMEX America was buzzing with excitement around the latest trends and ideas hitting the meetings and events industry. It’s the...
How to Make Event Apps Pay for Themselves
Event apps keep attendees connected 24/7 during your event. From last-minute updates, messaging features, and social media feeds, attendees can...
How RFID Can Enhance Your Festival Experience
How can you make your festival a once-in-a-lifetime event? The answer might be hidden in plain sight: RFID technology to...
All You Need to Know About RFID
Have you been to an event lately where RFID was in action? And maybe you thought you that this technology...
