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8 Ways To Improve Your Email Marketing Messages

timsupples — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:00:07 +0000

When wrapping up your latest email marketing campaign, do you ever feel that nagging concern that there might be more you can do to spice things and increase your conversion rate? Whether you’re getting the word out about your event using Ettend’s built-in email feature or conducting a complex campaign with a comprehensive service [...]

5 Tips To Integrate Video In Your Next Event

timsupples — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:55:34 +0000

You likely already know the importance of multimedia at most any event. Integrating video into your next event can drive new levels of engagement, build anticipation pre-event, and add value after your event is over. The good news is that integrating video doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, thanks to technology that makes [...]

Ettend’s Exemplary Events: May 19th Edition

Thu, 19 May 2011 18:19:27 +0000

Welcome to the series of posts from Ettend where we highlight some of the coolest events our customers are planning! What is it: Non-Profit Marketing Bootcamp held in Portland, OR by fundraising experts WVDO Why it is cool: We love any event that supports non-profits and that is WVDO’s sole mission. [...]

5 Reasons Near Field Communication Is Coming To An Event Near You

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:31:38 +0000

Near Field Communication is a technology that has been thrust into the spotlight of late. In this post we’ll be discussing why NFC is so great, but as with anything there are a lot of downsides with NFC and we’ll cover those points in another post! An alternative to QR codes that has even [...]

3 Ways To Bring Your Event Website To Life

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:30:27 +0000

For many events and meetings, there is more to the big day than just the who/what/where/when. You’ve got prior event photos, new guest speakers, after-parties, or even something dreadfully important like a venue change. These are all important things that should be showcased and you can use them to prevent your event website from becoming [...]

Ettend’s Exemplary Events: May 3rd Edition

Tue, 03 May 2011 19:57:48 +0000

Welcome to a new series of posts from Ettend where we highlight some of the coolest events our customers are planning! What is it: Season 3, Bout 6 of the London Rollergirls roller derby league Why it is cool: Two teams of five players on roller skates, circling around a small arena [...]

Event Website Content Tips – Part 1

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:11:37 +0000

So you’ve got a spiffy event website setup and you’re clacking away at the keyboard, letting people know the latest and greatest about your event. But, where should the where & when details go: at the top or bottom? How many words should you spend on your “why my event rocks” speech? What about speaker [...]

Ettend’s Exemplary Events: April 21st Edition

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:05:36 +0000

Welcome to a new series of posts from Ettend where we highlight some of the coolest events our customers are planning! What is it: LIQUID: An Acquisitional Affair is an executive speaking and networking event in Atlanta, presented by Mogul PR and Atlanta Business Chronicle. Why it is cool: The economy may [...]

Would you like a side of free email marketing with your event?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:26:59 +0000

Hopefully if you’re reading this blog you’ve heard of iContact, our parent company that has shared our focus of being easy to use, powerful, and cost effective since before we joined forces in April of last year. iContact’s specialty is in email marketing, which our experience has shown goes hand-in-hand with event marketing. After all, [...]

Track ticket sales, optimize event marketing with affiliate links

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:35:31 +0000

Chances are that you as an event organizer have had some help getting people to your event. Whether you asked your friends to spread the word, sent emails to prospects, or hired a marketing organization, somebody probably helped you drive attendance in the form of ticket sales, registrations, or whatever your event’s goal is. These [...]