Boomset Blog • Posts Tagged ‘venues’

FEATURE FRIDAY: Brooklyn’s Festival Venue + Event Marketing with “Holograms”

Event planning and managing events are only parts of making the optimal experience that guests expect on event day. From the project management side to making event follow-up a breeze then marketing for the next event, event success requires diligent attention to detail and ongoing communication with all parties involved.

The key to flawless event experiences?

- Do your research!

- Ensure you have the support you need when it comes to professional software and services.

- ABL: Always Be Learning!

Photo of Inc. & CNBC’s #IconicTour, powered by Boomset

Read the highlights below to assist in venue finding and #eventtech buzz.

Feature Friday: Sustainable Event Details + Meetings With A View

The April showers have most certainly brought May flowers in the form of colorful news for the event community. Major events like the Event Tech Talks, BizBash Live, Fest Forums and more are powering their events with software and technology that better the experience for everyone.

Big news to come officially announcing our newest partnership with another top event management software product, Bizzabo, and continuing to bring the boldest and best of events and trends for planners worldwide.

Read the highlights below for some event inspiration!

Feature Friday: RFID Event Software + On-Demand Food Printing

Awards season of 2017 is in full swing, from ceremonies to galas, film festivals and fashion runways, the event industry is full of buzz and brilliant ideas for the year ahead. It’s no wonder event planners are looking for ways to make time for some R&R between their event management tasks.

Our team has stepped into the spotlight, taking home a 3rd place award for Best Event Technology of the year at Eventex:

We’re making big strides and even bigger changes this year by continuing to pioneer more secure and sustainable events with software and technology: RFID is part of the Boomset Family! Curious about how this is changing events and optimizing the Boomset experience? Ask a Boomset Account Manager for more info!

Get more ideas for your next event with the event industry trends and highlights below.

Feature Friday: Sustainable Events + How To “Fly Another Day”

This year, without a doubt, will be a year of big changes for the event industry. With more to see, do, and experience when it comes to event management, technology and software solutions, planners and professionals worldwide are in for an exciting time.

One major event detail that won’t be overlooked? Sustainability. It’s better for our events and our planet, and it promotes a more secure way of dealing with attendee data. See how in this short clip with Kerem Baran on Events Uncovered TV:

After clicking the video above, have a look at a few highlights for you next “eventure” below.

Feature Friday: iPic Theater + Flutter Fetti + Integration Software at Events

Technology is making its mark in the event industry. now more than ever as we near the end of 2016.

Thanks to discussions at events like Event Tech Live, BizBash, and FestForums, event professionals are keener to look for the right solution for their event(s), and integrations, customizations, and on-demand services are IN!

The Event Tech Buyers Guide gives a preview of what to expect for 2017’s events, and pages 28-29 pen the journey and importance of software and event technology working together as emphasised by TechCrunch.

Image of custom-branded kiosk at #BizBashNY check-in

As event management and event planning teams prepare for their year-end celebrations, take a look at these event industry inspirations and holiday party trends.

FEATURED VENUE: IPIC THEATER AT FULTON MARKET

Image courtesy of Time Out

Categorised by BizBash as one of the most tech-forward venues that NYC has to offer, the iPic Theater at Fulton Market offers an array of options to accommodate guests.

The eight screening rooms boast NEC Digital projectors and strong/MDI screens and will host up to 500 guests seated. The plush seating options also provide Dolby Digital sound experience to ensure guests are comfortable and fully immersed in their viewing.

Image courtesy of the New York Times

For a standing reception, the venue can hold up to 840 people, with the option for gourmet catered service by the in-house restaurant. Whether opting for a predetermined or custom event package, give a look at the menu designed by acclaimed celebrity chef, Sherry Yard.

The theater encompasses nearly 46,000-square-feet in the Fulton building in South Street Seaport. Make a visit to the free-standing café on the third floor, Tuck Tavern, which doesn’t require a movie ticket. For more details regarding your meeting, event, or upcoming holiday party, connect with their team here.

FEATURED EVENT DETAIL: FLUTTER FETTI

Image courtesy of Flutter Fetti

A colorful and engaging way to celebrate a successful event, Flutter Fetti offers options that go beyond the traditional loose confetti (although that’s an option, too).

Channel energy and excitement at any moment during an event, or save the streamers for last. Either way, a sure-fire way to charge and motivate even corporate event attendees is with a hand-held confetti launcher:

The company specializes in a product designed to float and flutter in the air longer than tradition confetti/streamers. Choose custom colors in tissue or metallic material, and opt for continuous flow or remote launchers.

For your special event or for an additional last-minute wow factor, connect with their team here.

Haven’t had the chance to see how on-site plastic card badge printing works? Ask to speak with a Boomset rep to learn about options and customizations:

Feature Friday: Plastic Badge Printing + Raw Event Space

Customization is taking over events and Boomset has added another on-demand printing option for event professionals looking to change the look and feel of their attendee badges.

Image courtesy of Choose 2 Rent

Personalized oversized ID cards are quickly printed on-site at an event and create eye-popping visual badges:

Plastic card printers are now available by speaking with a Boomset rep or Boomset’s rental partners, Choose 2 Rent. See other trending options to include in your event management plans below.

FEATURED VENUE: SPACE IN THE RAW, NYC

Thanks to the top event industry newsletters, a recent move, and the desire for more customizations when it comes to designing events, we present Space in the Raw. By turning “vacancies into visions,” the company repurposes underutilized spaces for events, film production, temporary office space, and more.

Standing in as a main venue contact, the group prepares contracts, permits and insurance, and other details to streamline venue finding for eventprofs. Although you can see the spaces as a completely “blank canvas” on their site, it’s impressive to see how they’ve undergone transformations after the magical touch of an event professional:

Holiday party trends are about to hit the market to prepare for this year’s festivities. Get the venue you want (and need) and start designing! Visit Sugar in the Raw’s website here.

FEATURED #EVENTTECH: BUZZMASTER

Image courtesy of Buzzmaster

An event app that Boomset was able to experience firsthand, Buzzmaster took audience polling and entertainment to another level at the recent #LiveMeeting16 event in Amsterdam. The technology presents itself as an ultra-filter and communicator between speaker(s) and audience, where attendees can write comments, questions, or vote according to a presentation.

Image courtesy of @DahliaElGazaar

The platform works as a voting tool across its own WiFi hotspot that attendees connect to using their personal mobile devices, while a “BuzzMaster” is near the stage, filtering and organizing questions, answers, and feedback.

It’s event technology that creates energy - “buzz” - and invites everyone to participate in the room or at the event, includes participant/speaker names which are displayed on the event screen(s). It’s possible to add branding, customizing on-screen presentations and polls to match an event’s branding or theme.

Connect with the BuzzMaster team to learn more about amplifying attendee participation at the next talk series, networker, multi-session event, or any other interactive gathering, get more details here.

Organizing the next company (or client) event? Self check-in kiosks and on-demand badge printing are more than popular. See how to bring more participation (and fun) to your events:

FEATURE FRIDAY: VERSATILE NYC EVENT VENUE + INFLATABLE EVENT MARKETING

Thanks to offline and digital updates, event professionals are able to stay “in the know” with the latest event industry topics and trends.

From sustainability and creating diversity at events to the latest in event marketing tips and event management software, planners and producers have a lot to do and the right tools available to them thanks to collaborations and publications.

Speaking of some big news via another great source for event insight and info, Event Tech Live:

Boomset has made the shortlist for the #EventTechAwards16 for Best Exhibition Technology, along with some other event industry greats named in other integral event categories. Congratulations to all!

There will be more news in future posts, but in the meantime, enjoy the highlights from this week’s trending event industry picks.

FEATURE FRIDAY: EVENT APP UPDATE + IBIZA IN NYC + THE IWALL

Keeping up with event industry trends is just as important and easy as keeping your apps updated. In order to have the most optimized event app experience (or any app for events), users ought to “check in” with the latest version of said app(s).

That being said, Version 3.12.1 of the Boomset Guest List App has been released. For the Boomset community, be sure to update to the latest version of the Boomset Guest List App on all devices. To see the current version you are using, log into your Boomset account on your mobile device or iPad, and look at the bottom right corner:

After checking your app updates, “check out” some highlights and inspirational event details below.

FEATURE FRIDAY: PAIRING BOOZY ICE CREAM SOCIALS + SELF CHECK-IN KIOSKS

Event planning professionals are inquiring about using event apps to optimize attendee experience in a unique and engaging way, while maintaining the look and feel of the event purpose and/or brand. One of the most popular event industry trends? Easy self check-in kiosks for events:

Learn more about Self Check-in

Before diving into different event check-in options, get inspired by these top event planning ideas.

FEATURE FRIDAY: CONFERENCE BADGE PRINTING + EDIBLE WALLS..IN A MUSEUM?

Whether it’s for fast and easy self check-in or questions about how to efficiently create printed name badges, event professionals around the world are looking for a service they can trust. An efficient event registration process is as easy as a click away:

SHOW ME HOW

From Las Vegas to Indianapolis to Toronto and more, our staff at Boomset has been working hard behind the event technology (and registration lines) to optimize the world of event management apps and services.

Thank you to our friends at Spectrum Designs for the official Boomset wear!

For attendee networking or custom event experiences, here are some great suggestions for your future event planning.

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