The Novel Coronavirus Disease is spreading rapidly across the world, and the event industry is being hit strongly. In this article, we are reaching out to our customers, prospects and industry partners to share how we are prepared to go through this crisis and what you can expect from us.
We are excited to introduce you to CC Assist, our how-to video series on the Conference Compass Support Pages and Conference Compass Youtube Channel. The videos will dive deeper into Eureka, as well as our content management system and enable you to better navigate and set-up your own app. We will walk you through the processes of different app features and teach you a wide variety of app building techniques. Learn everything you need to know, on demand and from the comfort of your office.
Did you know that videos are processed 60,000x faster in the brain than text? Not only that: We are also programmed to retain visual content better. Studies have shown that the average viewer remembers 95% of a message when it is watched, whereas only 10% when read*. Reason enough for us to spend the past weeks creating a video about the Society App, in which we show you the clear design, smart features and endless possibilities of this app solution for associations and conferences. Today, we are happy to launch our very first product video:
The efficient allocation of event budget is a constant challenge for event organisers: Even though event budgets are expected to remain steady or even rise in the coming 12 months, more than 60% of event professionals name budgeting as their biggest challenge in 2018.¹ While the implementation of an event app is a must-have these days, the choice for the right app can make the all the difference! Why see your event app as an ad-hoc expense when it could be a long term revenue generator? Our CEO Jelmer van Ast shares 3 ways in which event apps will generate event budget.
Have you ever thought about using your mobile event app as a membership product? Many associations struggle to communicate with their members throughout the year or to attract more professionals to membership rolls. Yet, the solution could be right in the palm of your (members) hands! Jelmer van Ast, founder and CEO of Conference Compass, gives you 3 easy strategies on how to employ your event app more strategically to attract new members and increase the value of your association’s membership altogether!
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will not only affect the way that organisers are planning events, but also the event technology they use! Event apps are used at almost every event today and process a lot of personal data. It is therefore important to know everything there is to know about the GDPR and event apps before the regulation comes into full force on the 25th of May. In this video, our CEO Jelmer van Ast will inform you about the upcoming changes – so you can look confident into the future.
In December 2017, Apple conceded huge ground back to the event & app industry and rephrased their disputed App Store guidelines. The new guidelines confirmed that stand-alone event apps are alive and well. A relief for event organisers, since branded events apps offer significant branding and custom functionality-related benefits. Our founder and CEO Jelmer van Ast shares the key benefits of branded event apps with you.
Medtech represents the medical technology industry in Europe. 2 Years ago, MedTech revised their code of ‘Code of Ethical Business Practice¹’. and added new rules for sponsorships and stricter regulations for events. Starting from January 2018, the new code will be binding for more than 11.000 member companies. Our CEO Jelmer van Ast had a closer look at the new guidelines and presents you the key changes.
Professionals attend conferences and to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded people. But how can you as an event organiser provide them with accessible, relevant and engaging educational material? Event apps are gaining popularity and offer the technology and tools to maximise learning experiences. Our founder and CEO Jelmer van Ast presents you 3 app features that give attendees the learning opportunities they seek.
With a constantly innovating world of knowledge events, associations are facing new challenges every day. How can organisations reach professionals and convince them to attend their events? Our CEO Jelmer van Ast zooms in on 3 current trends and provides some tips to address them successfully.