SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

Since 2020 the event industry has aggressively adopted virtual events. What started off as an alternative to live events during the 2020 pandemic, has now become a must have format for event professionals in the future. Virtual events continue to deliver better ROI, Higher lead generation and Better content.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

First Impressions At Your Event Virtual Networking & Engagement Ideas Immersive Virtual Experience Ideas Virtual Exhibitor & Sponsor Ideas. The majority of these ideas were implemented at Swapcard’s virtual event, E volve 2.0 , back in February where 10,000 event professionals gathered to learn, share and engage.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 1, 2021

Hybrid and in-person events are officially on the books, and we have to say it’s making things feel a little more normal these days. The only problem is marketing in-person events in 2021 is a whole different story. Here are our top tips for marketing your hybrid or in-person event in 2021 and beyond. Think local.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 21, 2021

The Event Leadership Institute’s inaugural virtual event is coming on June 3 – and we’re on the lookout for new thought-leaders to join our growing roster of event leaders scheduled to speak. Our goal with all our events is to provide insightful, practical, real-world information for our attendees.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

The pandemic changed business as we knew it and forced event managers to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual venues—or else forgo events for the foreseeable future. As municipalities shut down, event managers struggled to reimagine their in-person events as digital experiences. What is a Virtual Event?

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

First Impressions At Your Event Virtual Networking & Engagement Ideas Immersive Virtual Experience Ideas Virtual Exhibitor & Sponsor Ideas. The majority of these ideas were implemented at Swapcard’s virtual event , E volve 2.0 , back in February where 10,000 event professionals gathered to learn, share and engage.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 25, 2021

By now a growing portion of your virtual audience is more interested and willing to attend some version of in-person events again. But there’s still a large share of your virtual audience that appreciates the flexibility and ease of attending online events. By adding a higher-production quality to your hybrid events. .

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After a year of adapting to virtual-only formats, many within the events industry are eagerly predicting that 2021 will be the year of hybrid events. While hybrid events may seem like more familiar territory than strictly virtual formats, it is still too early to fall back on old models. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Event Jobs: Event Company Hiring vs Unemployed Event Prof: Different Perspectives. ? Learn more about navigating this virtual event landscape with our Virtual Event Handbook. . Our company has undergone quarterly reviews, set company rocks, and is predicting what 2021 will look like. 40 -minute podcast).

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

IntiLive has helped hundreds of event organizers manage their staff and volunteers, and we understand all the hard work that goes into planning an event. Step 8) Watch your festival planning pay off on event day. Click here to download The Event Planning Guide: Navigating The World Health Organization's COVID-19 Recommendations.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

For Grey Goose, the cocktail serves as an anchor for sponsorship activations and hospitality experiences each year at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. To find out more about the evolution of Grey Goose’s US Open sponsorship strategy, we tapped Aleco Azqueta, vp-marketing at Grey Goose, North America, for his insights.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

In fact, business owners began launching different online meetings and events within their companies, to track the progress of the work done. In this guide, you will get familiar with 15 marketing strategies that will help you promote your virtual conference in 2021. But how to find out who would be interested in your event?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Robust content will both engage a virtual event audience and attract sponsors with a variety of opportunities, said Meg Fasy of fazeFWD Sponsorship Marketing during her session at the recent PlanetIMEX virtual event. Planners have readjusted their revenue expectations for 2021, and not in a good way.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

From sold-out West End shows to gigs and festivals, Sheffield’s unique ticket-donation enterprise, Tickets For Good, have already sent thousands of NHS workers to the UK’s best events – for just the price of a coffee. It was amazing…I had a great experience and recommended it to my friends. ”

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Event Marketer

JUNE 1, 2022

Such was the case for HBO Max over the spring, when the brand teamed up with Cherry Bombe, a media platform for women in food and drink, to drive word of mouth for its new series centered on Julia Child, the renowned chef who pioneered the cooking-show genre. Mutually Beneficial Event Sponsorships. It was a win-win.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 17, 2024

This post is sponsored by Evergreen Brick Works In the dynamic world of event planning, audiovisual (AV) production has become synonymous with creating memorable experiences. Audio-visual elements, from elaborate sound systems to dazzling light shows, can contribute significantly to an event’s carbon footprint.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 23, 2020

Ten events that have pivoted to digital! With so much going on at such an unbelievably quick pace in the world of events, it will prove to be very useful to see how others are managing. So in this post, I have highlighted 10 great events that have pivoted to digital. Ten pivoted events to watch. Social Media Week.

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Socio Events

JUNE 14, 2021

If you are an event manager, the urgency to pivot from in-person events to digital experiences in 2020 was likely a big challenge. Virtual events have now become commonplace, and they remain popular among event organizers. Enter the hybrid event. What is a Hybrid Event? Thankfully, you did a great job!

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EncoreAPAC

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In the context of hybrid events , it’s; "a physical meeting in which an online audience also participates. This means event planners who choose to go hybrid, get the benefit of both the in-person experience as well as the virtual. The short answer is, the days of only in-person events may be long gone. IMPACTPLUS.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 28, 2021

The last 12 months has shaken up the world and with it the event industry. In this feature we’re looking at how the wants from event apps have evolved through lockdown, the post-pandemic answers they can provide for organisers and for audiences, how hybrid will call the shots and what it expects in return. Click here to read more.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 6, 2020

Encore Global Production Group’s senior producer, Chani Mintz (from left), and vice president creative strategy, Jamey Gallagher, us the 2019 SALT Conference as a case study in doing an experiential virtual event. Now more than ever, event planners and organizations need to lean on the virtual method of conducting events.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Event engagement is a critical component of a successful event. In this article, we will show you the best ways to maximize event engagement at your next event. More than half (67.7%) of event marketers find it more difficult to keep attendees engaged during sessions at virtual events. Let's dive in!

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Do Good Events

JULY 20, 2020

How should nonprofits be adjusting their budgets for the rest of this year and for 2021? Many clients are expressing concern over asking for donations or sponsorships during this time, what advice would you give? We also recommend a higher touch social media strategy, with posts once a day when possible and appropriate.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Toronto-based Unwrapit is an easy to use digital platform and turn-key solution for event organisers to help them give virtual gifts that attendees and speakers will love without any of the heavy lifting or complex logistics that event gifting typically involves. We are unique in building the market for non-material presents.”.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 10, 2021

Let’s get right to the point, one of the most important aspects of a hybrid event is going to be the venue. From the couch to the convention hall, it’s all the same event! To give you an idea of what’s out there, here’s our 2021 hybrid event venue round-up! No small task. Bespoke and Mountain View Staging. TCF Center.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Clapes discusses his passion for the events industry. and marry my interest in event coordination with the non-profit sector. Connect with Clapes on Instagram. After nearly 8 years at the U.S.

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Nunify

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The increase of online events, virtual or hybrid events, has been increasingly growing in recent years but has taken off since the pandemic. It’s been observed that online events were evolving and expanding before the pandemic. What are the Differences Between Online Events? from 2021 to 2028.”

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. And an event community platform could be the answer.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. To plan and execute an amazing conference or corporate event , you need to first decide specifically what you are trying to accomplish. What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Virtual conferences aren’t a groundbreaking idea anymore, but event planners are continually learning how to use them in groundbreaking ways. One of the many benefits is a hybrid element, which includes the best of in-person and virtual events. Virtual Conference vs. Virtual Event: What’s the Difference? Concerts and festivals.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Taking over downtown Los Angeles, DeadZone LA, a one-night-only event in October, transformed Skylight ROW DTLA’s industrial landscape into a post-apocalyptic basecamp among factory ruins set in the world of Deadfellaz. For [events], it’s really just a case of knowing where people are going to be and communicating that this is happening.”.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. To plan and execute an amazing conference or corporate event , you need to first decide specifically what you are trying to accomplish. What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event?

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

For the last several years, CloudBees has hosted DevOps World – a combo industry, user conference, and open source community event. Traditionally, the highly-produced, multi-day event with keynote stage shows and interactive sessions is held in-person twice a year, in North America and in Europe. Developing the Event Plan.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. The events industry undoubtedly was hit severely due to COVID-19, and initially, there wasn’t much that one could do about it. trade shows.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 7, 2020

We created the ultimate Virtual Events Handbook ! With over 60 pages of information and resources, you’ll learn everything you need to know about virtual events. My last couple of emails have emphasized how everything is going back to live events whether we like it or not. But, maybe I spoke too soon.

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