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Top KPIs To Measure Event Success

Experiential marketing is huge right now. Perhaps you’re currently planning an event. Or perhaps you’ve already held one, but aren’t sure how to gauge its success. Here are some of the most important KPIs to keep in mind when assessing your next event. Brand awareness Pre-event online engagement Before your event even begins, you can […]

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How the ‘Experience Movement’ Fuels the Growth of Interactive Events

Recently, Eventbrite published a study entitled “The Experience Movement” in which they explore the ways the millennial generation’s desire for experiences is shaping our culture. They found that 3 of 4 millennials would rather spend money on experiences rather than things. But even beyond this oft-talked-about generation, 80% of Americans of all ages believe that

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What Is an Appointment Waitlist System?

Perhaps you’ve seen the buzz about appointment waitlists and wondered how they could benefit your business. Today’s technology is allowing all sorts of industries to manage their clients professionally and efficiently. And since nobody has to spend time sitting in a waiting area looking through old copies of Time and National Geographic, it’s a true

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Do Restaurants Win or Lose When Review Sites Manage Their Waitlist?

With the introduction of ‘Jump Into Line’ and other features, Yelp is making waves in the restaurant waitlist market. Since it’s a big name that most everyone knows, many diners are jumping on board but restaurant operators have been feeling wary of implementing Yelp’s new features. Yelp’s acquisition of NoWait in March of 2017 brought

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How to Plan Great Gaming Events by NextME Waitlist App

How to Plan Great Gaming Events

What do all of these gaming events have in common? Crowds. More specifically, a need to manage the masses of people seamlessly. If you’ve ever been to a gaming event, you probably understand the frustration. You don’t want to lose your place in line, but you don’t want to have to stand around all day waiting either. There are a million things to do and see, and you have to divide your time well if you plan to get to all the essential ones.

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