The Ethics of the Ticketing Industry

The ethics of the ticketing industry has come under fire recently, with complaints such as hidden costs, inability to purchase tickets as they are taken by resellers, and fraudulent events where ticket purchasers are left in the lurch. In some cases there is cause to question some of this, however it also highlights issues which potential organisers and ticket purchasers... View Article

What Attendees HATE About Events

Many organisers ask for feedback from an event, which is a great practice. Some happy attendees will reply, let you know what they loved and maybe even provide a testimonial. You are much less likely though to receive feedback from an attendee who didn’t enjoy certain things about the event- if they have no intention of returning, why waste time... View Article

Planning for a Successful Charity Event

Holding a charity event is not only a great way to fundraise and raise awareness for your cause, but if done properly it can also be a fantastic way to widen your support base and reach new audiences. The first step in planning your charity event is always to define the purpose- this will allow you to work backwards from... View Article

Get More Out of Your Next Corporate Event

If you are sick of producing the same conferences over and over, how do you think your attendees feel? By changing the overall atmosphere at your event and refreshing attendees, you will have a much better chance to get more out of your next corporate event, improving the overall atmosphere and achieving your business objectives. Corporate events can take on... View Article

The Best Layout for Your Event

Choosing the best layout for your event can play a huge part in the success of your event. Often overlooked, your layout needs to be arranged in the most effective way to get the best result. Below is a list of several seating arrangements and layouts you can choose from, to help you decide which will be the most suitable... View Article

Help Your Attendees Learn

Sometimes having a jam packed event full of top speakers and training sessions may not get the results you would like. How can your attendees walk away from your fantastic, informative event unfulfilled? One reason may be that they loved all the information provided at the time… but forgot it as soon as some other vital information came along. Inspiration... View Article

Write Compelling Copy for Your Event

If you feel as though you need to work on your writing skills, you are not alone. To write compelling copy for your event  is a skill which needs to be constantly honed and adjusted according to feedback and results. Good copy has to be clear and concise, easily understood and read, and it must also compel your readers to... View Article

Repurpose Your Event Content

Do you feel as though you keep providing the same old content in your events and/or webinars and it’s getting old? It no doubt took you a long time to originally come up with that content, so it is a waste just to get rid of it, particularly if there is some good stuff in there! Here are some tips... View Article

Setting Up the Ticketing for Your Event

There are several aspects involved in successfully setting up the ticketing for your event, so here are some tips. Determine Your Ticket Price. Your biggest fear when organising your event will surely be not selling enough tickets. You need to cover your costs and meet your budget, and also make sure that your ticket price is not too high that... View Article

Do Not Make These 5 Mistakes!

When creating an event we always worry about what we have to do. Well here is what not to do- do not make these 5 mistakes at your event! Do not…. 1. Run out of time: Make sure you allocate the right amount of time, in several areas. Firstly, you need to make sure you have a long enough lead... View Article