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Peek Behind the Scenes at A2Z Events with Rich Vallaster

Rich Vallaster has been with the Personify family for over eight years and came to us with experience on both sides of the booth.

Team GTR • November 30, 2022

News

26 Reasons to be Excited About A2Z Events

With our recent acquisition, event professionals now have access to Personify’s community-building platform as well as A2Z Events.

Team GTR • November 30, 2022

Event Planning

7 Strategies for Sourcing Spectacular Event Speakers

We’ve pulled together seven of our best tips to ensure the stands are full at your next conference or event.

Team GTR • November 22, 2022

News

November 2022 Platform Updates

In our latest release, we’re introducing an event creation wizard, revitalized company dashboard, badge builder, emails templates, and more.

Team GTR • November 21, 2022

travis tucker on a year of growth and transition

News

A Year of Growth and Transition: Q&A with Travis Tucker

Fresh off a merger we sat down with Travis Tucker, the newly crowned Head of Event Strategy to discuss his new role with Personify.

Team GTR • November 7, 2022

Attendance Tracking

3 Reasons to Track Session Attendance at Your Event

With attendance data in hand, you’ll be able to understand your attendees journey and validate your events ROI.

Team GTR • September 30, 2022

Event Planning

Using Automation to Streamline Your Event

Automating tasks and integrating tools will simplify your event workflow and give you more time to focus on your attendees.

Team GTR • September 2, 2022

Lead Retrieval

Why Lead Retrieval Is Essential to Building Better Relationships

Learn about the benefits of lead retrieval and turn introductions into relationships at your next trade-show.

Team GTR • August 11, 2022

Online Registration

How to Connect Eventbrite to GTR Register™

Enhance your event by connecting Eventbrite to GTR for lead retrieval, check-in & badge printing, surveys, evaluations, and attendance tracking.

Team GTR • July 13, 2022

News

GTR™ Launches All-in-One Event Management Platform

No matter the type, complexity, or size, plan and execute unforgettable events with our new event management platform.

Team GTR • July 12, 2022

Event Planning

Inspiring Examples of Experiential Marketing

Experiential marketing (or branded experiences) is an engaging way for audiences to physically immerse themselves in a brand.

Team GTR • June 28, 2022

Event Planning

Guide to Event Branding

Event branding is no different than branding for a product or service. We’ve got three basic must-haves when it comes to building your brand.

Team GTR • June 13, 2022

News

Automate Your Event With Our New Zapier Integration

We're excited to announce you can now connect GTR to 4000+ of your favorite apps via Zapier - no need to know code!

Team GTR • June 7, 2022

Hybrid Events

5 Reasons You Need a Mobile Event App

Using a mobile app for your event taps into existing behavior while providing an opportunity to positively impact the attendee experience.

Team GTR • May 20, 2022

On-Site Badge Printing

Designing the Perfect Attendee Badge

Learn how to design the perfect attendee badge. In this article, we break down the most important elements to keep in mind.

Team GTR • May 2, 2022

On-Site Badge Printing

Guide to On-Demand Event Badges

Kick-off your event the right way with our guide to on-demand event badges.

Team GTR • April 21, 2022

Event Planning

Swag Ideas for Your Event

Swag can set the tone for your meeting or conference. Let’s break down why swag is so important, and how to pick it.

Team GTR • April 5, 2022

News

March 2022 Platform Updates

In our latest release, we've completely redesigned how you view modules and manage your event participants.

Team GTR • March 14, 2022

On-Site Badge Printing

How to Use QR Codes for Event Registration

Using QR codes in conjunction with touchless on-site badge printing drastically simplifies the often chaotic check-in process.

Team GTR • February 28, 2022

Online Registration

Get Inspired: 8 Examples of Remarkable Event Registration Websites

Here are some examples of well-designed event registration websites to use as inspiration on your next event.

Team GTR • January 31, 2022

News

2021: A Year in Review

We couldn’t be more excited about where the event industry is going in 2022. Things are never going to “go back to normal” – and that’s just fine with us.

Travis Tucker Travis Tucker • January 4, 2022

Online Registration

Measuring and Understanding Your Event Registration Metrics and KPIs

Measure and understand data to help you better engage with your attendees, exhibitors, and speakers before, during and after your event.

Team GTR • January 3, 2022

Online Registration

Find the Right Registration Software for Your Event

In this article, we help you (the event planner) find the right registration software for your next event.

Team GTR • December 16, 2021

Online Registration

How to Create the Perfect Event Registration Form

One of the questions we get asked most often is what makes a good registration form. Here are seven things you should consider including.

Team GTR • November 29, 2021