Social media – that which has been, rightly or wrongly, credited in today’s world for a great number of things. Naturally you want to incorporate the use of social media platforms into your business. And it is easy to think of the many ways social media can help you in event management.
The curtains have fallen and you are still absolutely buzzing from the high of executing your amazing event, complete with high quality content and a fantastic caliber of performances from all your acts and staff. I know what you want to do: you want to slink off to a bar somewhere and have a celebratory drink; heaven knows, you deserve one.
Technology is changing the world every minute, and the event industry is not excluded. One of the trends is robotification, or the process of replacing human tasks with machines. Clearly, technology developments have made our lives better in many ways. We are talking about mobile event apps, online event ticketing, event management software, virtual reality, 3D printing, IoT and so on. Whether you like it or not, new technology products are being made right now when you are reading this post.
So you want to organize a music event? All you need to know before you begin is one simple truth: it isn’t going to be easy. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s see just how we can put up the best show we can.
Planning an event doesn’t end with the event itself. Instead, it is after the event that you are able to assess its effectiveness, and reap the benefits. These metrics should be determined during the planning phase to facilitate convenient analysis post-event. The goals of every event may differ from one another, so consider what the event strives to achieve. Whether it is sales, publicity, or branding, set your Key Performance Indicators (KPI) such that you are able to measure them in figures. Here are 5 examples of general KPI that you can utilize in measuring the success of your event:
They say that the difference between a boss and a leader is that a boss directs people to get the desired results and the leader develops (and motivates) people to get the desired results. I’ve worked with both types and I can tell you personally that a leader is much better to work for, or rather with.
This is a tough one. Everyone is entertained by markedly different things; you know this because you’ve stared at one of your friends who was laughing incessantly at things you found horribly unfunny. Unfortunately, you’ve organized this grand event and now you’ve got to keep your attendees happy. Fortunately, you’ve got us! So let’s figure out 3 ways to keep your guests well and truly entertained.
Have you been getting the expected turnouts at your last seminar or conference? Or did you have to face some deceiving empty seats? It can be indeed very disappointing especially after spending the many hours and resources in the planning and getting the outstanding speakers to travel all the way and deliver a great presentation. What could you have possibly missed out? Could it be the registration cost or is there more to it?
