EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Hopin’s rise to unicorn status and its recent $7.75B valuation make it an undeniable force to be reckoned with in the virtual event world. But as the company founded in 2019 continues its spree of hires and acquisitions, the event industry’s desire to shift from virtual back to in-person events may be its biggest challenge […]. The post Can Hopin Ride Its Virtual Success to a Shift to More Hybrid Events?

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Event Age by Swapcard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The past 18 months have been a challenge for the events industry, but the ability to pivot and adapt to a "new normal" during these trying times is something the events world can be proud of.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. If your head is spinning, don’t worry: it’s all completely normal. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. You might be thinking: ‘But how can I know what state will the events industry be a month or six months from now?

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We will be the first to say that we did a double-take when we saw some of those crowds with thousands of people at the Lollapalooza music festival this year. Eeek! But in reality, there are proven ways for in-person and hybrid events to happen safely right now. It takes good planning, excellent communication, and a major commitment to effective health safety measures — but it is still possible.

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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Python Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Selling tickets online is the most effective way to fill seats in the UK. You can reach a larger audience and give customers a more accessible option for buying tickets. Choosing the right platform can sometimes prove to be a bit of a headache though. With dozens of companies offering the ability to sell tickets, it’s easy to become overwhelmed trying to select the best option.

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Decibel Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We love seeing great art installations, and wanted to take the time to recommend the In America: Remember flags exhibit on the National Mall. Developed by Suzanne Firstenberg, this exhibit honors the 650,000 Americans that have died from COVID-19. . Some great lessons can be learned from the concept and execution of this exhibit, and wanted to share some great key learnings for our Agency and Corporate clients as they concept and plan their own mobile media tours, exhibits, and touring events.

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Opus Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

By capturing inspiration from the movement maker playbook, let’s uplevel experiences—online, in-person, and everywhere in between. From languishing to renewal to recoiling to, soon, reemerging, the realities for bringing people together continue to evolve quickly. Event professionals are on the hunt for new insights, inspiration, and ideas to break through digital fatigue and reimage […].

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Voting is open for #eventprofs to choose their favourite event technology supplier to win the People’s Choice at the Event Technology Awards 2021. The accolade is awarded to the three top-most popular event tech providers – as decided completely by the industry – in the form of gold, silver, and bronze. Making the shortlist this year are Bizzabo, Brella, Crowdcomms, Eventscase, First Sight Media, Shocklogic, twine and Whova.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Event marketing, simply put, is about letting people know about the existence of the event you’re hosting, and convincing them so they’ll join the event.

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

SpotMe SA yesterday announced availability of their latest product, Express. SpotMe Express is a new web-based webinar management solution that completes the spectrum of events from webinars to hybrid and virtual events. This new solution will allow B2B marketers to deliver stunning webinar experiences to their customers, and boost ROI and growth. .

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Barnsdale Hall Hotel, a waterside retreat in the heart of Rutland, has rebranded as Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa as it nears the end of an extensive refurbishment programme, which has seen the hotel transformed during the lockdown. The hotel, which has been temporarily closed in line with government directives around coronavirus, has used the opportunity to push ahead with an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment programme designed to enhance the reputation of the resort’s hospitalit

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Last week saw 100 industry professionals come together at DRPG’s 212 studios in Worcestershire for a collaborative series of workshops as the sector prepare for the return to live events. The thought leadership event incorporated insight and innovation from DRPG experts with interactive sessions across 15 topics. The event was organised by DRPG’s Live Events team who are fully embracing the nation-wide return to physical events.

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Infotainers, known for their high engagement style. presentations have been delivering brand defining performances for billion. dollar companies.

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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents over 900 UK grassroots music venues, has announced details of two major events during the next month, Venues Day Live and Venues Day Online , which will see the largest gathering of grassroots music venue operators and staff teams in the world. Taking place on Tuesday 5 th October at EartH in London, this will be the 7 th time Venues Day Live has been held and the first time it has returned since the pandemic.

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

BETHESDSA, USA and OXFORD, UK  With the potential return of in-person meetings, we're all hearing a lot about 'hybrid' events, but what does that rea.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme will give events the confidence they need to plan through to summer 2022 The Scheme will support live events across the country – such as concerts and festivals, conferences and business events – that are at risk of being cancelled or delayed due to an inability to obtain Covid-19 cancellation insurance.

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Event Guru

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Event Guru Software and Registration Guru Software have achieved a TouchNet Ready Partner certification. Operations Director, Mark Williams, said “This certification gives our customers one more solid option when it comes to processing credit card payments safely and securely on their campus.” Our vendor partnerships enable schools to process payment transactions for parking, continuing education, housing, events, and more through one central, secure, PCI-compliant payment system.

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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Informa Connect, a live events and digital content specialist connecting professionals with knowledge, ideas and opportunities, is introducing a new premium app for attendees of its physical events worldwide. The ConnectMe app uses digital technology to enhance the experience of attending in-person events. Plus, through gamification, app users collect points that convert into the planting of new mangroves under Million Mangroves , an established and fully validated project that supports positiv

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

AMR International has released its annual 'Top 20 exhibition organisers': the global ranking based exclusively on exhibition organising revenue. The r.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

DALLAS  The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions industry improved significant.

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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As the world is managing the list of interruptions incurred since the 2020 pandemic, large events are continuing to run online. This year, as global conferences and tech events must go on, we’ve put together some of the coolest digital conventions to attend within the tech space. Tech Events in 2021. Now that it’s the “new normal” for events to be held online, those with large-scale attendance like conventions, summits, and conferences are heeding the call to adapt their former in-person gatheri

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The last year has ushered in a new era of live streaming technology , and event organizers now have more tools than ever before. On the flip side, planners have never faced a steeper learning curve. A quick Google search might pull up some “How to live stream” guides, but they’re often very technical — or overly vague with generic marketing language.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly series on the planning process for producing IMEX America , the 10th anniversary of the landmark industry gathering scheduled for Nov. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Six weeks out from the return of IMEX America to Las Vegas, the agenda is firming up and, thanks to a surprise announcement from the Biden Administration, prospects are good for international travel to the event.

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