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The best way to promote your event
2008-06-03 15:18:00
This is a collective effort of the Linkedin community to help you in setting up your own event management business. We have a 1450+ Event Planning & Management Group there which I invite you to join. The community has so far answered on what makes an event outstanding, the top 5 qualities of the successful ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The best way to promote your event", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/06/ event-promotion.html" });
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Do you feel like a CD?
2008-05-30 15:55:00
If you are a traditional event manager (or studying to become one) and think that recession is the major threat for your career, I think you are not on the right track. There are several trends in event management that are making the role as we know it obsolete. I am convinced that we are trying ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Do you feel like a CD?", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ trends-in-event-management.html" });
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Linkedin Events Group: Where we are and where we?re going
2008-05-29 16:40:00
The Linkedin community is becoming an active part of this blog and I am very happy with that. I don’t know if you are aware of this but I started a group on Linkedin called “Event Planning & Management“. It now counts on 1300 top of the industry members and it is growing steadily. Unlike other groups, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Linkedin Events Group : Where we are and where we’re going", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ linkedin-events-group.html" });

The top 5 professional suggestions on running your event business
2008-05-27 12:15:00
This is a collective effort of the Linkedin community to help you in setting up your own event management business. We have a 1200+ Event Planning & Management Group there which I invite you to join. The community has so far answered on what makes an event outstanding and on the top 5 qualities of ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The top 5 professional suggestions on running your event business", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ top-5-your-own-business.html" });
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Links for 2008-05-26 [Furl]
2008-05-27 07:00:00
Driving Your Business, Relationships and Life Through Experiential Marketing: The Meeting Planner Diet Seth's Blog: The new standard for meetings and conferences Spongecell Promote: The Event Management Platform - ReadWriteWeb Springwise: SeatGuru for hotel rooms
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About being disruptive
2008-05-19 11:30:00
Boring endless presentations. This is what modern conferences are all about. This trend needs to be stopped as soon as possible. As more people put their hands on Powerpoint/Keynote/Impress and so forth, more bullet pointLESS productions arise. If you attend regular conferences and maybe you paid to participate I think that this is the ultimate masochistic practice ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "About being disruptive", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ disruption.html" });
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Project Management looks easier with WhoDoes 2.0
2008-05-16 12:05:00
I am very pleased to welcome on EMBlog WhoDoes 2.0, an Italian project which brings simplicity to the chaotic world of PM softwares. The 2.0 part of it means that the project has been recently relaunched with a great flavor of new details. What is it all about? WhoDoes 2.0 Introduces new instruments that makes managing ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Project Management looks easier with WhoDoes 2.0", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ project-management-online.html" });

Links for 2008-05-12 [Furl]
2008-05-13 07:00:00
Helpful Event Planning Tools - Event Planning Tips CultureMob – Events, Tickets, Movies, Music, Theatre, Art, Dance, And Sports In Seattle, WA Seth's Blog: The coming backlash over green marketing Toastmasters Speech 2: Organize Your Speech 11 Biz Dev 1.0 Tips - ReadWriteWeb Top 10 Social Networking Sites for Women
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The best event you attended
2008-05-09 13:42:00
This is a collective effort of the Linkedin community to figure out what makes an event outstanding. We have a 1000+ Event Planning & Management Group there which I invite you to join. If you’d like to answer to the next question and be featured on a post like this check out this link. Here is the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The best event you attended", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ the-best-event.html" });

Zen Event Managers
2008-05-08 15:13:00
When I think about productivity, GTD, being organized and blogging, I think about Zen Habits. It is the best written blog about all of the above (and more) topics. No surprises it won the award as Best Overall Blog in 2007. I am one of the thousands fan of Leo Babauta, its editor, who has accomplished ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Zen Event Managers ", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/05/ zen-habits-interview.html" });

Spam @ Barcamps
2008-05-06 18:41:00
I am hearing things that should have not happened are indeed happening. I heard of people going to BarCamp s and complaining about 15 minute spamming sessions. I’ve heard of unattentive organizers preferring the pitch of a product, a software or a blog over discussion and creation. This is what unconferences should not be. By pitching you are ...
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Work Breakdown Structure and Details
2008-05-06 18:10:00
Events are about details. If you don’t pay attention to details I strongly suggest you pursue another career path, or alternatively read below. If you are convinced that details are indeed a priority I strongly suggest you think about using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to manage your next event. Project managers use WBS to break down ...
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Links for 2008-04-25 [Furl]
2008-04-26 07:00:00
Springwise: Prefunded, crowdmanaged music festival Lessons from GE's Approach to Personal Productivity - Harvard Business Online's HBR Editors' Blog Alcohol Breath Testing from Blow Me How not to waste all that good conference content. - Home - ~Welcome to the Blackline Blog~ A Beginner's Guide to Mind Mapping Meetings Conference vs. Unconference | High Context Consulting
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Is Multitasking good for you?
2008-04-21 19:30:00
Lately I have been having a great conversation with few of you on what were the top 5 qualities of the successful event manager. Although not in the Top 5, a lot of you named multitasking. I agree. Even if you are involved with planning a dinner with friends, tasks will include collecting RSVPs, arranging food ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Is Multitasking good for you?", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/04/ multitasking.html" });
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Fancy an event in Atlanta?
2008-04-21 15:09:00
As part of the Global Event Management section, a featured interview with Todd Thurston, president and CEO of CretiveWharehouse. Convention Capture is a service offered by Creative Warehouse, Inc. creators of the MarketLearn(TM) design and development model, will create an ongoing return from your event by keeping your message in front of your target audience year-round, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fancy an event in Atlanta ?", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/04/ events-atlanta.html" });

Links for 2008-04-18 [Furl]
2008-04-19 07:00:00
Online Invitations, Party Planning, and Party Invites with MyPunchbowl 93 Theme Party Ideas | Theme Party Suggestions | Creative Impact Group Special Events Planning Jolt Soda Relaunches Brand with Sampling Program Top 9 Event Planning Sites | Event Planning & Marketing Find a time, schedule group meetings, conference calls, virtual meetings, events
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Top 5 qualities of the successful event manager
2008-04-17 20:44:00
This post is a collective effort of the Linkedin event community trying to identify the attributes that make an event professional stand out. A few comments. Read all the answers as you may be inspired by the very latest and I can tell by the quality that every single participant made an effort in writing. I ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Top 5 qualities of the successful event manager", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/04/ top-5-qualities.html" });
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Links for 2008-04-16 [Furl]
2008-04-17 07:00:00
UsedEventStuff.com PalBee - Easier, Faster and Free Video Conference & Video Chat Seth's Blog: What happens when we organize? Social Media Networking and ROI: How to Maximize Value and Minimize Cost Zoho CRM: Enterprise Edition Launched With Focus On Security
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Sorry but you?re not on the list?
2008-04-14 19:47:00
I’ve worked for more than 5 years with entertainment and being more specific with discos and clubs. I became what was and still is called a “PR”, a person that gives away “invites” to cool friends to populate the night. I earned a small percentage on every invite turned in with my name on ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sorry but you’re not on the list…", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/04/ inclusion.html" });
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Links for 2008-04-12 [Furl]
2008-04-13 07:00:00
LinkedIn as Headhunting Tool - Watch Out Monster, Dice! - ReadWriteWeb A Guide to Business Development 2.0 - ReadWriteWeb No Impact Man: LV GRN: 42 ways to not make trash Eventful MySpace App: Tell Your Aritsts Where You Want Them to Go Exclusive Lifehacker Download: Excel Gantt Chart Redux Ask The Readers: How Do You Make Conferences Worth the Trip and Time?
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Jack Mardack and Eventbrite
2008-04-10 18:38:00
Eventbrite is an online ticketing and registration platform for events. It is one of the most adopted and therefore definitely worth a review and interview with its Director of Marketing, Jack Mardack. How does it work? Few things that I love about the service: - There is no standard price. They earn a percentage based on your ticket ...

What?s Ricardo Semler got to do with events
2008-04-03 13:51:00
Ricardo Semler has sparked a revolution for the theory of business management. He has actually put in practice what tons of authors have just theorized. He walked the walk and showed the world that horizontal management is indeed more effective than any other approach. Events are about people. Pressure, limited time and resources ...
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Links for 2008-03-31 [del.icio.us]
2008-04-01 07:00:00
Where to find great ideas and arresting images (for free) Online invites, upgraded How to Promote Yourself (and Your Blog) at a Conference TheCommon.org, Matchmaking for People and Organizations
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ecoCamp: a case study
2008-03-30 17:57:00
Most of my afficionados know that I’ve worked in the past two months at ecoCamp , a BarCamp about the environment, ecology, sustainability and energy. The event took place yesterday 29th of March 2008 in Conversano - Italy. This post sums up what happened before, during and after the event, from an event management perspective. As ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "ecoCamp: a case study", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ ecocamp.html" });
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When going green is not enough
2008-03-25 18:33:00
Last week I had the chance to read about De-growth. I am very convinced now that less is actually more. I think the concept behind the movement outperforms every green/sustainable theory so far. It is quite embarrassing there is no Wikipedia entry about it in English. I will commit to translate it from Italian. There are ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "When going green is not enough", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ save-environment.html" });
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Technical Difficulties
2008-03-18 16:24:00
Apologies to all those that connected in the last four hours. Either a bug in Wordpress or host troubles or a pseudo-hacker attack are undermining the Event Manager Blog. We’ll survive. In the meanwhile you won’t be able to get some pictures, but 100% of the content should be there and links should be working. Apologies for the inconveniences. Julius ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Technical Difficulties", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ technical-difficulties.html" });

Links for 2008-03-16 [del.icio.us]
2008-03-17 06:00:00
Coordinatr: Elegant Solution For Event Planning How do I persuade you? Lawrence Lessig's last "Free Culture" presentation Stand Out: The Power of the Press Release The Future is Web Services, Not Web Sites
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What the Cluetrain Manifesto taught me about events
2008-03-16 18:40:00
The Cluetrain Manifesto is almost ten years old. I was actually surprised to see it was written in 1999 for two reasons: - It is amazing to see how it is still relevant to both Internet and businesses. The words of the manifesto sound like a Web 3.0 startup’s mission. They got it right. The people ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What the Cluetrain Manifesto taught me about events", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ cluetrain-manifesto.html" });
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The Club Factor
2008-03-11 11:12:00
A new club is out on Linkedin and if you are in events you can’t miss out. For those of you who study or work in events you are probably aware of what Linkedin is. I’ve been using Linkedin for 2 and a half years now and I must say it is a great service. It ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Club Factor ", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ event-group-linkedin.html" });
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Why can?t we be friends?
2008-03-08 15:20:00
While my visit at Confex 2008 did not leave me with the best memory, I had an interesting meeting with my friend Rob. He participates a lot in Event-Management-Uk a great website and forum about events with an awful lot of information on events. I could see his dedication and willingness to share information, define practices, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why can’t we be friends?", url: "http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/2008/03/ other-event-blogs.html" });
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