April 28, 2016 // 5 min read
Yes, even though conferences, expos, annual meetings, and tradeshows are business events, they still come with enticements that attract unwelcome guests. You know what I’m talking about – the...
April 28, 2016 // 2 min read
“At Cvent CONNECT, we were reaching customers outside of the traditional meeting platforms. The most exciting part for us was uncovering a new type of customer, which in this day in age is so hard to do.” – Darren Green, Senior Vice President, Sales, L.A. Tourism & Convention Board While you’re at Cvent CONNECT, you’ll
April 27, 2016 // 4 min read
This year honors The Plannie’s fourth appearance at Cvent CONNECT. Think of it as The Grammys for meeting and event professionals. The Plannie Awards celebrate Cvent customers who excel in strategy, implementation, experience, design, and more. There are nine prestigious awards in all, each category representing all the wonderful achievements of our customers. Which one
April 26, 2016 // 2 min read
Venue checklists are a simple way to make sure all your event requirements are met before the big day. Before searching for a venue, outline your criteria and make it incredibly detailed. Include room layouts, audio and video, and all your meeting needs to make submitting RFPs quick and easy. This will eliminate any unnecessary
April 26, 2016 // 3 min read
Bloggers and big industry players should be a key part of your event marketing strategy. Reaching out to influential professionals in the event industry will broaden your event’s reach and spark social media activity. Well known guests give your event credibility and lead to extra promotion by word-of-mouth — which is consumers’ most trusted form
April 22, 2016 // 5 min read
Cvent CONNECT 2016 is quickly approaching, and we’ve put together an incredible lineup of speakers for our hospitality audience. Our breakout session topics range from emerging group business trends to new marketing tactics and expert planner panels. Keep reading for our list of the ten breakout sessions you won’t want to miss at this year’s Cvent
April 20, 2016 // 3 min read
The hashtag. Once the pound sign on your phone, it is now an integral part of social media and the way we communicate with each other online. While #selfie and #YOLO have given the hashtag a juvenile reputation, professionals and businesses need to know how hashtags work and how crucial they are to the meeting
April 18, 2016 // 8 min read
Today, we announced Cvent (NYSE: CVT) has agreed to be acquired for $1.65 billion dollars ($36 per share) by Vista Equity Partners, one of the world’s largest technology investors. This will be the largest acquisition of a publicly traded software company in Washington, DC history. When events like this happen, people tend to focus on
April 18, 2016 // 3 min read
In a three-part series, we’ll dive deep into how venues can prepare themselves for their biggest events and exceed the expectations of the industry’s top planners. Understanding planners’ needs was the first tip Rachel offered: “Cvent CONNECT 2016 will be a large conference with several sessions occurring concurrently throughout the day. Not all venues have
April 14, 2016 // 4 min read
Selling is social. Always has been and always will be. However, today social selling has taken on new dimensions and formats. Now we’re tasked with building and maintaining relationships with clients via social media channels, like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For hotel sales people looking to connect with meeting and event planners, the key
