The Choreographed Communications Blog
The Choreographed Communications blog provides tips, tactics and thoughts on conferences and exhibitions. These events offer huge opportunities for organisations to engage with their buyers, increase their brand awareness and tell their stories.
We believe that It is essential that conferences and exhibitions are choreographed with other content marketing activity. Hence the name of our blog.
The amount of content for event planners on the web has grown exponentially. The drawback is it can be hard to find knowledgable, trusted experts with practical advice.
Planet Planit is a go-to resource that cuts through the clutter to do just that.
Shawna McKinley
Designing your Panel debate for success
Panel debates should be inspiring. Find out how to set up your perfect panel.
Why conference evaluation needs to be part of your DNA
Congratulations. Your conference was a success and you have data to prove it or do you?
3 Questions for your event technology decision making
Event technology should help your event outcomes not hinder them.
Better Event ROI When Planners and Speakers work together effectively
Go to the theatre and everyone works together to produce a great experience. The same thinking has to apply to events.
Let Your Speaker Know it’s a Remotely Engaging Event
Briefing your speakers is a very important element in the success of your event…
Remotely Engaging – How to reach new audiences by breaking out of the conference centre
Remotely Engaging is one of the most concise, easy to understand guides for anyone wanting to extend their reach to a remote audience and grow their attendance.
Extending your Reach with Webcast Events
Remotely Engaging events provide organisations of all types to extend their reach and sales.
Pokemon Go Marketing for Events
Pokemon GO marketing tips. Everything you need to know to get started using Pokemon GO marketing for your event, by online marketing consultant, Ash Mashhadi.
Choose your Event Speaker with Care
Choosing your event speaker can be a bore or a joy. This post looks at key considerations.
Using Social Media to Build Your Brand
Social media can really help build a brand. But only if you do it the right way, otherwise it can be a disaster.
The Pocket Guide for Nervous Networkers – Book Review
Love this easy to read, full of tips guide for networking brilliance. Even if you are experienced you will still find something new to learn.
Tips for your Event Tweet Up
An event tweet up is a great way of meeting people face to face that you have only met previously online via twitter.
Risk It! – How to Run Great Events & Live with the Risk
Risk It! – Is a very practical guide on event management. 120 pages full of easy to apply tips and techniques that can be used immediately.
A Speaker Podium Matters
Who would have thought that a speaker podium would be important? Mark Perl states the case.
Tired of Speakers Running Beyond their Time?
How to keep speakers on time is a challenge for many event planners. How can you overcome it?
5 Tips for Introducing Speakers at Events
Introducing a speaker is much more than just announcing name and role.
Skills needed for Remote Speaking
Speaking to a remote set of delegates requires additional skills. Alan Stevens provides his opinions.
Bringing your Event Speaker into your Conference from a Distance
What should you consider when bringing in speakers from a distance?
Event Basics – Testing your Technology
Testing can seem boring to some organisers. In our experience testing is essential if you want a successful event.
Keep talking to your Remote Delegates
Keep talking to your remote delegates. Just because you cannot see them is no excuse.
Information Overload for Remote Delegates is a Mistake
Remote delegates need the same consideration as onsite delegates when it comes to content design.
Planning your Event Programme for your Remote Delegates
This post looks at those extra considerations of having online delegates tuning in to your event.
Adding Magic to Events by Waiting for the Microphone
Why don’t people wait for a microphone when asking questions at events. In my book it’s bad manners.
Become a Twitter Chatmeister
Just what is a twitter chatmesier? Alan Stevens explains all.
Maximising Online Exposure for your Event
How could you use an online presence to expand your reach? Find out more.
Exhibition Planning Hints for Exhibitors
Taking part in an exhibition can be expensive. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your investment.
Mobile Marketing & QR Code Best Practices for Events
Using QR codes and mobile marketing or still using traditional methods? Heidi Thorne provides her thoughts.
Why Santa Claus is the Ultimate Event Professional
Santa Claus is one of my stars and every year he has the best celebration which is always a massive event success.
Exploring Unconferences
What is an Unconference and could it be of value as a technique to you? Discover more with Adrian Segar.
8 Tips For Creating Video Interviews To Promote Your Event or Services On the Web
Is there an art to creating great video content? Of course there is.
A New Twist For Halloween – The Vampire Hunters Party
Vampire Hunting is a theme for your Halloween event – How creepy can you make it?
QR Codes – What Are They and What Could They Mean for Events?
Do QR Codes change much for the events world? Heidi Thorne offers her views.
Help! I’m Being Followed by MI5 (& the CIA)
TV and social media working in harmony together. That is the view of social media specialist, Ash Mashhhadi.
Marketing Tips To Promote Your Exhibition Stand
Taking part in an exhibition then you need to let people know that you will be there.
Webcast Events – Looking Back at the Making of Event Camp Europe
Event Camp Europe in 2011 was a combination live + remote delegate shared experience. Find out what was involved.
Top 10 Ways to Promote Events via Twitter
Ash Mashhadi provides his advice on using twitter to promote events.
5 Twitter Secrets I Learned From Dragons’ Den
Many business lessons come from TV shows if you look in the right place. Here are some lessons that can be applied to Twitter.
Networking with a Song
A different approach to a networking event by adding in the task of producing a song
The Power of ‘Yes! And…’ for Events
Jenise Fryatt provides her opinion and experience of using improve in events.
Valuing Coffee Over a Professional Speaker
Is coffee more important than a professional speaker? Let’s have a look at some key thoughts.
Tips to be the Perfect Festive Party Host
Looking for some ideas on how you will be the perfect host over the festive period? Then read on.
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Event Camp Middle East 2012 [Video]
Event Camp Middle East (ECME12) was held in Dubai, Bahrain and online to a Worldwide audience in September 2012. This is a highlights video filmed by KSDi of the in-room participants and sponsors. Looking for Great Content? Planet Planit writes dynamic content...
Conferences that Work
Introduction to an alternative event type from Adrian Segar
What is the Difference between a keynote speech, seminar or masterclass?
Speaking keeps changing and in this video Roger Harrop explains the key differences between certain styles of speaking.
How do you know if the Speaker is right for your Event?
Choosing the wrong speaker for your event will have a big impact that can damage your reputation. Make sure you choose the right one
8 Great Guerilla Marketing Tricks for Small Event Companies
Marketing tips on a lean budget or no budget.
Post exhibition follow up is imperative
You have been working hard as an exhibitor. The show has ended and now there is more work to be done. Good luck with the follow ups.
Tips to Make the Most of Your Exhibiting Time
You have been looking forward to exhibiting at the show. Now is the time to make the most of the opportunity.
The Top Ten Unbreakable Rules of Exhibiting
Taking an exhibition stand involves time and money. How can you make the most of the opportunity?
Top 10 Rules for Presenting From Your Stand at an Exhibition
Many presentations from exhibitor stands are dull and cannot be heard. Make sure your presentation is impressive.
Stand Out with your Exhibition Stand
At exhibitions you will always be in competition with other exhibitors. The trick is to make sure you stand out. Here is some help.
Secrets of Exhibiting for Small Business
A business of any size can exhibit successfully at exhibitions. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Sustainable Site Selection for your Next Event
This post looks at sustainable site selection considerations for your next event.
Basic Guide to Making Successful Venue Choices – Your Venue Checklist
Comparing venues can be hard on your memory and with that in mind here is a handy venue checklist to help.
Basic Guide to Making Successful Venue Choices – The Showround
What should you look for on a venue showround? Some ideas are given in this post.
How to Choose Your Event Photographer
How to Choose Your Event Photographer Event Photography is a key element in capturing the story of what happened. Philippa Gedge shares some of her photography insights.
Webcast (Hybrid) Events – Tips & Insights
What are the insights from running blended/hybrid/combination events. Whatever terms is used there are two sets of delegates – physical & remote. Both have different requirements.
Top Tips When Using a Lavalier Microphone
Jenise Fryatt shares her tips of dealing with lavalier microphones. Get it right and you can relax.
Create a Great Ending to your Conference
A few thoughts on how to end a conference from Jenise Fryatt
19 Tips for a Successful Event Site Inspection
Event site inspections can become easier with some helpful tips.
Is Your Event PR Visionary?
Is your event PR cutting edge or is it a bit tired? What do you need to do to make it visionary?
Unlocking Regional Media for Event Success
Are you using regional media? If not you may be missing a golden opportunity of obtaining coverage for your event.
Election Campaigns – Leverage Hot Topics For Your PR
Hot topics can be great sources of inspiration for a PR campaign.
Maximising Your Event PR Timeline
Event planners are great at planning. PR for your event should be no different. Here are some top tips to ensure success.
Crisis Looms as Event Headlines Dwindle
Stand out with a headline that attracts interest.
Top Tips to Maximise PR for Your Event
PR programmes take time and money to put in place. Be sure to maximise your investment.
Winning Formula for Award Entries
Awards are everywhere you go. They are all industries. But how can you make your award entry the winning one? Read on.
How to Lose All Your Twitter Followers in 10 Days
Here is a great 10 Day Plan to help you lose all your Twitter followers. Or do the opposite and use these tips to get more followers instead.
Designers’ PowerPoint Secrets
Death by PowerPoint can often lead to the death of an event. Fear no longer, though; I’m here to give you the cure with a simple 3-point plan.