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Events in 2022: What Was on Readers’ Minds?

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Taking a look back at the year’s most popular blogs is a great way to examine current event trends and can even help predict future trends too. Our list of the best event blogs of 2022 shows us what’s uppermost in the minds of our readers. This year many of the most-read blogs are all about attendees—figuring out what they want and how to create an event that delivers it.

1. 9 Pre-Event Survey Questions You Should Be Asking Attendees

What do you know about your target audience? The most successful events are the ones that take the time to find out what their audience wants—and then plan an event that delivers. In this post we discuss pre-event surveys: how they can help you build an event your audience will love and what kinds of questions to include in a survey. We also have great tips on getting your survey to its intended target audience and incentivizing responses.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/pre-event-survey-questions/

2. Your Event Planning Timeline Template

Event planning is a complex task, even for small events, but good planning simplifies the process considerably. Make developing an event planning timeline your first task in the planning process, and it will serve as a guide to keep you on track right up to event day.

In this piece we discuss the benefits of using an event planning timeline. We also have actionable tips to create a timeline that works for any event. And we’ve created a template that you can use as-is or modify to create your own timeline templates.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/event-planning-timeline/

3. The Pros & Cons of Moving Your Event Entirely Online

Virtual events remain a hot topic, especially now that we’ve had a couple of years to see first-hand just how effective they can be. If there was ever any doubt, this post from 2020 proves it, having earned its place in our list of best event blogs for 2022! Here, we discuss what you can gain by converting a live event into a virtual one.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/virtual-events-pros-cons/

4. 12 Fresh Networking Ideas for Your Corporate Event That People Will Actually Like

Networking is always among the most-cited reasons people attend events of any kind. Networking events and corporate events that include networking are great for making new professional contacts, as well as strengthening existing relationships. For event planners, networking events can be a challenge because they must walk a fine line between the professional and the social. Read this post for a dozen ideas to help you keep your networking events fresh and fun, so attendees want to keep coming back again and again.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/professional-networking-event-ideas

5. 25 Swag Bag Items People Will Actually Want

Everyone loves getting swag—but getting isn’t the same thing as keeping and using. There’s a vast array of swag options, and too many of them are items people just toss out the day after the event. In this piece we break down what makes swag useful and the qualities that make certain swag items genuinely desirable. To round it off, we’ve included 25 ideas for swag items that recipients will keep and enjoy using.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/swag-bag-ideas/

6. Corporate Event Invitation Templates for New Attendees, Repeat Attendees, VIPs, and More

When it comes to event communications, every word counts. That’s definitely true when it comes to invitations because it’s those essential invites that actually get attendees in the door. Here, we break down the elements that make up an effective invitation. We’ve also created corporate event invitation templates for six different attendee groups, including sponsors, exhibitors, and VIPs, as well as general audiences. Use them as-is, or adapt to make them your own!

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/corporate-event-invitation-templates/

7. Event Transportation: How to Get Attendees from Here to There

Seamless transportation is key to the success of many events, but few attendees and guests realize just how important it is. In this post we cover exactly why you need to provide transportation options, especially when your event attendee list includes out-of-towners. Plus, we have five options for event transportation, with information about when to use them and a detailed guide to setting up a transportation plan.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/event-transportation/

8. Your Trade Show Needs Exhibitors: Here’s How to Get Them

Businesses that attend trade shows tend to be very selective about the shows they choose. This is especially so when trade shows form an important part of their marketing and sales plans. Because of this, it’s important to give businesses the information they need to decide if your show is worth attending. In this post we discuss the two key reasons most businesses attend trade shows. Plus, we’ll show you how to find potential exhibitors and show them that your event is the one they can’t miss.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/how-to-get-exhibitors-for-a-trade-show/

9. 21+ Common Attendee Event FAQs and How to Answer Them

For any given event you hold, a certain percentage of attendees will have questions that need answers or problems they can’t solve on their own. Fortunately, it’s usually the case that most people will have the same or similar questions and problems. For event planners this means working out a way to provide answers to those common issues—preferably one that doesn’t require personal service. An FAQ is the perfect solution. Read on for over 20 event attendee frequently asked questions, plus some options for making FAQ answers available.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/event-faqs/

10. How to Host a Successful Roundtable Discussion at Your Next Event

Roundtables need to be planned carefully to ensure their success, especially when there’s an audience watching the action. Choosing a strong moderator and a suitable group of participants is key to the success of this kind of discussion format. In this post we walk through the process of hosting a roundtable, including goal-setting, choosing a topic, and other essential steps.

READ MORE: https://www.proglobalevents.com/blog/how-to-host-a-roundtable-discussion/

Happy New Year 2023, from Everyone at ProGlobalEvents!

The holiday period is a great time to catch up on reading and prepare yourself and your business for the year ahead. Check out the entries on our roundup of the best event blogs of 2022! Keep reading in 2023, as we bring you even more event planning tips, guides, and explorations of event trends and topics.

Allie Wheeler

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