Top 5 resources to follow for Event Marketing news
Whether you’re just starting out in the Events Marketing industry or you’re a seasoned veteran, we can all benefit from staying up to date with this growing and evolving world. Lucky for us, there are helpful websites, podcasts, and YouTube channels that can assist us in staying up to date with industry trends. Here are our top 5 for each category.
📰 Top 5 Websites for Event Marketing News:
A leading website that provides information, insights, and resources for the events industry. It covers a wide range of topics, including event marketing, technology, design, and strategy. It’s a great resource for event marketers looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the field.
The official blog of Bizzabo, a cloud-based event management platform. It provides helpful tips and insights for event professionals on event planning, attendee engagement, event technology, and more. If you’re already using Bizzabo, this is an easy go-to, or if you’re simply looking to learn more about event management, this is a great place to dive in.
Read by leaders in the event industry ranging from the corporate space to the local government, Event Industry News is an online magazine providing the latest news and reviews of the events industry. They focus on the events industry as a whole, rather than specific events - making it even easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.
The official blog of Cvent - if you’ve not heard of Cvent before, you have now! It’s a global events technology company, and a standard platform used for many events - we use it a lot to create event websites, build email campaigns, and drive sales. It provides helpful tips, case studies, and insights for event professionals on all relevant topics such as event planning, marketing, and technology.
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🎙️ Top 5 Podcasts for Event Marketing News:
The Event Tech Podcast is a weekly show that discusses the latest trends and innovations in the events industry, with a focus on technology. The topics they cover are trendy and informative covering the latest advancements in event technology and how they can be leveraged to create more engaging events, helping you stay on the front line of event marketing news.
Having not yet launched, the Event Huddle aims to be a podcast dedicated to providing practical tips and insights for event professionals. Covering a wide range of topics, from event planning and marketing to event technology and sustainability, Event Huddle deserves a shout-out and will be a must-listen for event marketers.
Back on the list, it’s Skift! The Event Manager Podcast is a weekly show that provides in-depth interviews with top event professionals from around the world. Get first-hand knowledge, new ideas and insights, and the latest trends in the industry from an array of experienced professionals.
The Event CEO podcast is geared towards CEOs and event executives seeking to improve their event return on investment. Hosted by Rebecca Linder, founder and CEO of Linder Global Events, the show covers topics such as business strategy, innovation, and event technology. Rebecca draws on her 20 years of experience and invites C-level leaders from various organisations to join in discussions.
Did you hear that? We’ve got our own podcast in the works! Hosted on all major platforms, we’ll be talking about event marketing and giving our listeners the most crucial information about the industry. We’re here to build the community for event marketers and give back. Head over to our YouTube channel, subscribe and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when we go live! All our content will be free to watch, with great takeaways for your next event!
📺 Top 5 YouTube Channels for Event Marketing News:
Bizzabo is a cloud-based event management platform that provides an all-in-one solution for event professionals. With features such as event website design, ticketing and registration, lead capture, and attendee engagement, Bizzabo is a great choice for event marketers looking to streamline their event planning process and increase attendee engagement.
Cvent is a global events technology company that provides event management software to help businesses create and manage their events. With features such as registration management, event websites, email marketing, and onsite event management, Cvent is a comprehensive solution for event professionals looking to increase efficiency and save time on event planning.
Social Tables is a cloud-based event management software that helps event professionals design and execute successful events. With features such as event planning, seating arrangements, and attendee engagement, Social Tables is ideal for event marketers looking to increase attendee engagement and create a memorable event experience.
Haven’t we heard this name before? That’s right, Skift has their own YouTube channel with a huge following. Their channel reflects the type of content you’ll see on their blog and podcast but in a nice visual format. While they haven’t uploaded content in a while, the content on the channel is definitely worth your time.
While you can catch our podcast on various platforms (we’ll add links here soon!), our YouTube channel is the best place to catch the action and see the discussion unfold. We’re using the platform to connect with you, our community, and bring you the latest news for comment and discussion. We always have views to share when new, interesting practices come to light, or new tech is utilised, and this is our way of getting that information right to you!
These are our top websites, podcasts, and YouTube channels for event marketing news. The internet is awash with great resources and we hope this concise list is as helpful to you as it has been to us. If you’ve found it useful, please share it with your friends and colleagues so that we can build a stronger community together!
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What are your favourite websites, podcasts, and YouTube channels that you think everyone in events marketing should know?
