Event badges are small but mighty: These indispensable items worn by your event attendees perform a wide array of functions at any event. While they may seem basic in comparison to more complex elements of event planning and execution, great event badges are worth taking the time to create and distribute. RainFocus has helped organizations […]
From texting with family and friends to contacting their in-store shopper about their grocery delivery, most people use digital chat in many forms every day. RainFocus’ new Attendee-to-Attendee Chat feature brings the instant convenience and powerful relationship-building of chat to any event. A chat tool fosters meaningful one-on-one connections within an in-person crowd of thousands, […]
After a roller-coaster ride in the past few years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic changes it ushered in, the events industry is ready for anything in 2023. Ever adaptable and bold, leading companies can incorporate past lessons and emerging patterns to continue to run best-in-class event programs. By working alongside many of […]
In 2022, we covered a lot in the RainFocus blog, from industry predictions to hybrid event management best practices and everything in between. We also continued our popular Conversations series, which features interviews with RainFocus’ own thought leaders, and introduced a few of our own events. With an exciting year in the events industry coming […]
For most organizations, a hybrid event strategy will remain the best approach for the foreseeable future. Hybrid events, which include both in-person and virtual elements, provide a powerful combination of audience reach, data value and measurability, content ROI, and attendee accessibility. As we prepare to begin another year of bringing together the best of virtual […]
No one likes to wait! Whether it’s snaking through a line to board an amusement park ride or sitting in a virtual queue to snag tickets to a popular concert tour, getting through as fast as possible is ideal. Attendees at business events are no different. Advance online registration must be quick and easy. Those […]
Anyone who’s attended RainFocus INSIGHT knows that it’s an experience unlike any other. Attendees have the opportunity to not only get expert guidance on making the best use of the RainFocus platform and exploring new features, but also learn about the most important industry trends and network with other events leaders. For INSIGHT 2023, the […]
The Conversations series features candid conversations with RainFocus executives and other thought leaders. You’ll find discussion of breaking news, invaluable industry tips, and commentary on the biggest topics of current interest to events and marketing leaders. In this post, we sat down Ashleigh Cook, SVP of marketing at RainFocus, to take a comprehensive look at […]
When we developed the RainFocus Mobile App, we spent eight months researching what matters most to attendees and event managers. We interviewed more than 50 people who spoke about their experiences attending events, as well as more than 20 event managers to learn their perspective. In our conversations, we repeatedly heard a few themes. In […]
Attendee feedback ranks among the most important elements that event leaders consider when measuring event success. According to the most recent RainFocus State of Events study, survey results often factor nearly as heavily as event KPIs such as engagement, registration, and attendance. Complementing rich data and reporting automatically generated throughout the event, this candid, personalized […]
The Conversations series features candid conversations with RainFocus executives and other thought leaders. You’ll find discussion of breaking news and trends, invaluable industry tips, and commentary on the biggest topics of current interest to events and marketing leaders. In this post, we sat down with Brian Wilson, chief customer officer, at RainFocus, to talk about […]
The Conversations series features candid conversations with RainFocus executives and other thought leaders. You’ll find discussion of breaking news and trends, invaluable industry tips, and commentary on the biggest topics of current interest to events and marketing leaders. In this post, we sat down with Ashleigh Cook, senior vice president, marketing at RainFocus, to talk […]