15 event fails attendees hate
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Dull presentations
# 1
No one likes having to look at a boringPowerPoint presentation slide full of text -
keep it short, sweet and simple
No internet
# 2
The Internet is everywhere - make sureyou equip your attendees with the tools
they need to get connected!
Needing to print anevent schedule
# 3
We're living in the age of technology,where a basic event app is a smart and
engaging alternative
Cold tea or coffee
# 4
After sitting through presentationsand networking all day - a nice hot
beverage can make all thedifference.
Not knowing the socialmedia channels
# 5
Social media has become an integral part of business -be sure that your audience knows where to go and
what to do. Don't overwhelm them by using ALL of theknown social media channels - sometimes, less is more.
Bad sound quality
# 6
Nothing is more exhausting than having tosit through an hour-long speech or
presentation while struggling to hear whatthe presenter is saying
Crappy chairs
# 7
Not too hard, not too soft...just right.Your attendees' comfort is key to the success
of your event.
Overusing technology
# 8
We get it, you want to host a modern and tech-savvy event - just don't overdo it and know whichtools your audience uses and engage with them
there (and only there).
Boring food
# 9
The food you serve at your event is a good way tobe remembered and talked about. Think it
through and bear in mind that satisfied guests arethe way to go.
On-siteregistration
# 11
There are a multitude of registration toolsthat you can invest in to avoid wasting yourtime as well as your attendees' time during
your event - keep things simple
Not enough mic runners
# 12
It's already awkward having to speak in front of abunch of people you don't know - don't make it
worse by having your attendees wait anxiously toget their questions heard.
Alcohol, alcoholeverywhere
# 13
When all else fails - alcohol is a goodentertainment solution. Right? No, wrong.
There are much more exciting ways toentertain your guests - just be creative!
Badclimate control
# 14
Whether it's too much A/C or simply not enough -it's your responsibility to make your attendees feelcomfortable while they're at your event. Somethingas small as temperature can make all the difference.
Not protectingyour attendee data
# 15
Nothing is worse than sharing your contact information withan organisation and then receiving multiple, spammy emails
that you didn't sign up for - it is your responsibility to take careof your attendees - even after your event is over.
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