MyConferenceSuite introduces New Interactive Tradeshow Floor plan feature

MyConferenceSuite, from D. E. Systems has introduced its new HTML based interactive floor plan feature for exhibitor registration pages. The feature, allows event organizers to have their exhibit floor plan map uploaded directly into the registration pages. The map is interactive, allowing registrants to view via mouse over, who is registered where, and allows them to select the booth they wish with the click of their mouse. Some of the key advantages of this type of system are that it eliminates a lot of the questions potential exhibitors may have and provides them with clarity about their booth space, where … Continue reading

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SnapUp Tickets vs Eventbrite.

When looking at your ticketing provider, cost is always a factor. SnapUp Tickets offers one of the best rates in the industry for do-it-yourself ticketing pages. Just look at the pricing comparison with industry leader Eventbrite when a ticket seller is using his own payment gateway like paypal or Authorize.net. Product Cost Per Ticket Service Fee       SnapUp Tickets 99c None! EventBrite 99c 2.5% *pricing comparison made May 6, 2014 What does this cost difference amount to? On a sample event with 100 attendees and a 20$ ticket, you would pay $99 with snapup tickets and $149 with … Continue reading

Great Workshops and Speakers highlight what’s trending in Festivals at the 2014 Festivals and Events Ontario conference.

Providing education, professional development and networking while fostering a community of passionate people invested in the festival and event industry, Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) has been representing the festivals and events industry in Ontario for over 25 years. Held annually, the 2014 Festivals and Events Ontario conference is for its 530 members representing over 1,200 Ontario Festivals and Events. The conference highlights what’s new and trending in the Festivals business by providing an extensive lineup of speakers and workshops. Among the content for this years conference is the Honorable David Peterson, former Premier of Ontario and currently the chair … Continue reading

The Cloud-What is it and how is it changing the Face of Meetings

Providing education, professional development and networking while fostering a community of passionate people invested in the festival and event industry, Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) has been representing the festivals and events industry in Ontario for over 25 years. Held annually, the 2014 Festivals and Events Ontario conference is for its 530 members representing over 1,200 Ontario Festivals and Events. The conference highlights what’s new and trending in the Festivals business by providing an extensive lineup of speakers and workshops. Among the content for this years conference is the Honorable David Peterson, former Premier of Ontario and currently the chair … Continue reading

Social Media and Your Events

When we think about integrating social media with our events, we need to take a step back and look at the 3 streams where we would use social media at our events and their purpose. In the simplest definition, we could define these streams as Before, During and After your event. Each can integrate social media to enhance the experience for the event organizer, delegate, sponsors or partners and others involved with making the event successful. Before your Event Before your event, a huge task is often marketing. Whether you are running a closed association event or one that is … Continue reading