Event Operations

Thursday, January 9th, 2020

Festival Tech You Need to Consider in 2020

As we enter a new decade, festival organizers have naturally begun asking themselves some important questions regarding the future of their events and the festival industry at large. How will the continuous development of event technology affect the festival landscape in 2020 and beyond? Our festival experts collaborated with our partners at Marcato to break down their predictions for the future of festival tech this year!
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

4 Mobile App Features You Need for Your Fandom Convention

If there’s one thing a successful fandom event has plenty of, it’s content. With panels, Q&A sessions, photo ops, exclusive screenings, and plenty of exhibitors, an official mobile app is essential to help your fans, vendors, sponsors, and staff get the most out of your event. But not just any app will do. Our event experts collaborated with our friends at Greencopper to break down a list of four key features every fandom event’s mobile app should provide. Does your convention’s app measure up? Read on to find out!
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Thursday, August 15th, 2019

8 Helpful Apps For Your Event Day Staff

As any event organizer knows all too well, event day can be hectic. But don’t stress, our team of Event Operations Specialists have your back! We know that applying the right tools is key to successfully organizing and executing any event. Continue reading for our on-site event experts’ list of apps all event organizers should consider downloading to make their show days run as smoothly as possible.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

5 Ways to Improve Your Festival Admissions Process

After spending months preparing for your festival by securing vendors and entertainment, optimizing your marketing campaigns, and navigating through on-sales, the last thing you want is an admissions strategy that leaves your attendees waiting too long to enter your event. With a streamlined admissions process, you’ll ensure your attendees get through the gate quickly and safely, and that your festival is a hit from start to finish!
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

12 Event Day Essentials

After months of planning and organizing, event day is finally here, and you’re ready to usher crowds of excited attendees through your doors. But before you do, have you taken every step to ensure no unexpected surprises pop up throughout the day? Our team of experienced Event Ops professionals have put together a list of their top 12 event day essentials that are sure to help keep everything running smoothly!
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

5 Sources of Revenue Event Organizers Can Tap Into

Every veteran event organizer knows that to get even more revenue out of your event, sometimes you need to think beyond just ticket sales. What else could you offer to boost your revenue while adding to your attendees’ overall event experience? Read on for our event experts’ list of five ancillary revenue sources to help grow your bottom line.
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019

The 4 Ticketing Features You Need for Your Pride Events

Each year, pride events of all sizes around the world strive to provide attendees with amazing and meaningful experiences, while spreading a message of equality and acceptance. To continue to be successful, LGBTQ+ pride event organizers need to know they’re partnering with a ticketing provider that offers additional tools and features to help them grow their festivals year after year.
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Indoor Event Venue

The details of planning and managing an event will vary from business to business, but there are certain steps that should always be taken in order to ensure a successful indoor experience for your attendees, stakeholders, and staff. One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is the venue at which you’ll be hosting your event. While an indoor venue protects you from most weather-related concerns, there are still plenty of other factors to consider when making your choice.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2019

The 4 Ticketing Features You Need for Your Museum

Your museum regularly welcomes thousands of enthusiastic guests into its halls, eager to explore ancient artifacts, marvel at historic works of art, or even study the wonders of the natural world. With everything from membership management to rotating exhibits to occupy your time, your museum’s ticketing partner is not a decision to be made lightly!
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

The 4 Ticketing Features You Need for Your Consumer Shows and Expos

Whether it’s a home expo, an auto show, or even a travel expo, your consumer show has the potential to welcome thousands of excited attendees looking to make their next big purchase. Taking into account the massive scale and specific needs of many consumer events, organizers need to be sure they partner with an event ticketing system that provides the right tools to keep everything running smoothly, and to make their event an unforgettable experience.
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