Running events
· 9 min read
Hybrid member events: which tools you actually need
The tools a hybrid member event needs, job by job: in-room and online places, the joining link, room sound, an online host, the recording and follow-up.
9 Oct 2026
Category
Running events
Planning, filling and following up events for members. These guides cover why rooms end up half empty, how to fill them, ticketing and check-in on the day, and the follow-up that turns attendance into renewals. Written for membership teams at chambers, associations and professional bodies who run events alongside everything else. Start with our guide to improving event attendance.
Running events
· 9 min read
Improving event attendance: why rooms are empty and how to fill them
Event attendance is mostly decided at planning. Plan for a named member, promote in three waves and read three numbers separately to fill the room.
29 Sep 2026
Running events
· 9 min read
Event check-in and follow-up: a checklist
A checklist for the week before, the door and the days after an event: numbers, badges, walk-ins, check-in, thank-yous, no-show notes and a short survey.
29 Sep 2026
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