Posts by Jessica Martin
Stova and Haute Dokimazo Partner on a Bold New Approach to Events
When a revolutionary idea in meeting planning meets with a revolutionary approach to event registration, exciting things happen. We are excited to announce that Seattle-based event registration solution provider Stova has joined forces with Haute Dokimazo, a signature boutique-style event provider that is quickly gaining traction in the event field. The events we will work together are small…
Read MoreThe swing to niche in event tech industry voices speak out
The following article was originally published by Corporate Event News. To read more of their content go to www.corporateeventnews.com. If the past several years go down as “The Era of Acquisitions” in event tech, 2019 and beyond just may become known as “The Era of the Niche Solutions.” We’ve all watched as smaller event tech companies…
Read MoreOn jam, wine tastings, and the event registration experience
A beautiful day, a great drive through the countryside to a small batch winery … what’s not to enjoy? I’m always game for a good wine tasting, but I definitely wasn’t expecting to find a direct parallel to current best practices using data in the corporate event registration process. The wine steward began by asking…
Read MoreFive powerful ways to delight your event registration users
Events are evolving into high-impact experiences, and your attendees have higher expectations at every touch point with your brand than ever before. Is your event registration solution up to the task? Will it provide an outstanding user experience? “Designing for the user experience has a lot more to it than making a product usable,” writes Nick Babich, a…
Read MoreHow extra checked bags enhanced children’s lives
For a lot of folks, a day off during a business trip is a chance to indulge in a little comped R&R, maybe some sightseeing or a little shopping. Not for eventcorians Morgan Macenka and Anna Sabo;they used their time during the Tech Summit in South Africa to give back to the community who hosted them. “Last year…
Read MoreTwo simple questions to help you choose the right event technology
The pace of innovation in the event technology field is exciting. It seems like every week there are new apps or solutions for everything from networking and registration to AI and VR. While innovation is great, it can make choosing the right event technology feel like a huge challenge. As Jason Hensel writes in the Meeting Professional’s…
Read MoreBreaking down the registration and housing silos
Do Your Event Registration and Housing Silos Talk to Each Other? As any experienced event planner knows, solid registration and housing solutions are integral to running a good meeting. An online registration system is standard for even the most casual B2B gatherings with out-of-town guests, and most organizers secure hotel room blocks and discounts for…
Read More11 Tips for Seamless AV Operations During Your Event
Proper audiovisual (AV) planning can make or break your event. And Stova has seen it all. Our dedicated account managers and support staff have helped event planners across the globe plan extraordinary events. Because of our experience, we’ve witnessed everything that can go wrong with your AV setup the day of your event. Below, we’ve compiled a list…
Read More10 Methods for Better Room Block Negotiations
Events. They are busy, taxing, and strangely rewarding. But before the craziness of any event begins, you have to lay the groundwork. And that starts with picking a venue and securing your hotel room blocks. The following ten tips will help you negotiate better hotel contracts:
Read More13 Songs for #EventProfs to Keep Up the Momentum
It’s Thursday – every #eventprofs favorite day of the week. Why? Because Stova shares their infamous Thursday playlist. Songs to motivate and encourage every event professional. We at Stova know how hard the tasks are – how overwhelming the day in and night out task may seem. But just like us – we know that…
Read More11 Jolly Songs Every Successful Event Planner Needs to Listen to on St. Patrick’s Day 2016!
Ah! Thursday. Every event professional, event planner, and event committee member’s favorite day of the week – the day MeetingPlay (your mobile event app) shares our weekly playlist. This week, how could we pass up the event world opportunity on this amazing day – St. Patrick’s Day. Made an official holiday in the early 17th…
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