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The 10 Best Event Management Presentations for Planners & Marketers

By Social Tables | April 16, 2019 |

Think about how the meetings & events industry has evolved in just the past ten years. Could you have navigated it all without conferences, blog posts, presentations, surveys, or your peers? We know we couldn’t have! After all, being an events professional requires as much continued education as any other gig out there. Which is…

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17 Amazing Event Marketing Examples

By Social Tables | April 4, 2019 |

Marketing events are about more than keynote speakers and giving out free pens in a crowded conference room. The successful events – the events that give attendees a fulfilling feeling when they leave – provide educational experiences, opportunities to connect with people in an industry, and exciting environments. In this article, we provide examples of…

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10 Charity Event Ideas That Could Change Your Fundraising

By Maria Waida | March 19, 2019 |

Think fundraising is losing its effectiveness? Think again. According to the latest research, overall charitable fundraising in the United States grew 4.2% in the last calendar year alone. Those and other nonprofit fundraising statistics point to an upward trend in giving for 2019 and beyond. In order to host a successful charity event, planners need…

25 Creative Spring Themes for Parties & Events

By Maria Waida | February 22, 2019 |

Delight friends, colleagues, and customers with impressive spring themes for parties and events. Featuring real examples from innovative brands, foundations, and celebrities, these inspiring ideas for spring theme ideas and event names will help you kick off your own event planning in style. Here’s how to pick the perfect spring event name What’s in a…

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing for Event Venues

By Social Tables | January 3, 2019 |

If you’re running an event venue business today, social media must be part of your venue marketing strategy. But how can you make sense of the many social media options and use your time effectively? In this post, we’ll help you hone in on the top event social media platforms. Plus, we’ll show you how…

SEO – Education Event Software

By Social Tables | October 23, 2018 |

Easy education event software that saves time. Plan better meetings no stress with event education software designed to solve for the unique needs of universities, colleges, and schools. Get Started Increase leads, streamline planning, and create better events with a simple education solution. Drive interest off-campus onto your campus Showcase the best of your school’s…

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5 Hotel Sales Strategies to Book More Group Business

By Social Tables | October 10, 2018 |

100+ months of continuous RevPAR growth has the hotel industry riding an unprecedented high. Meanwhile, group demand continues to grow as we round into the year ahead and, to cap it all off, the supply pipeline is expected to slow. So what does it all mean for hotels looking to grow group business? The short…

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

By Social Tables | October 7, 2018 |

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold…

SEO – Event Marketing Software

By Social Tables | August 29, 2018 |

Venue Marketing Software that Drives RFPs Showcase your event venues and attract high-value planners with cloud-based hotel marketing software created just for properties. Get Started Build direct relationships and drive repeat business by showing off the very best of your event space. Showcase your venue. Visually communicate the unique elements that set your space apart.…

Do You Know the 3 Critical KPIs for Event ROI?

By Social Tables | August 2, 2018 |

Was yesterday’s event successful? Let’s see: The vendors showed up on time. The event layout matched the design to a tee. Attendees mingled and talked with smiles on their faces. These elements are all vitally important. But for fundraising and business events, more concrete outcomes make the difference. Winging it or hoping for the best…

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5 Proven Ways to Respond With Winning Event Proposals That Close Deals

By Social Tables | July 27, 2018 |

While identifying the right leads and responding to them quickly is essential in today’s climate, hotels and venues won’t grow event sales if proposals aren’t tailored to get the job done. To make it happen, suppliers need to evolve the conversation from a bidding war, showing the value they can add in regards to the…

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4 Ways to Create the Best Event Agenda (& Examples!)

By Social Tables | July 25, 2018 |

More than ever before, guests are searching for more than just a traditional meeting ” they want personalized event experiences that will engage them on multiple levels. Not only that: attendees want choices, and to be a part of meetings that benefit not only their specific goals as professionals, but also add value to their…