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[WEBINAR]: Should You Move Ahead with Fall In-person Events? 9.29.21

Velvet Chainsaw

Register Now for our next VCC Webinar, Wednesday September 29, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Space is Limited. Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. While some have made the decision to cancel their f2f events, many others are forging ahead. Learn what worked and what didn’t from two event pros who held major in-person conferences in late August and early September, from Covid compliance to the on-s

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Event Sponsorship in 2021: What It Looks Like and How to Capitalize On It

SpotMe Blog

Event planning is no easy feat. It requires skill, preparation, a strategic team of experts, not to mention ample amounts of funding. The best events bring together thought leaders who can provide unique value to guests. Event sponsorship is a well-used tactic to help with both funding and value delivery for large and small events. . But how do event planners find sponsors, and is it worth it to host a sponsored event?

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Pam and Marco’s Cozy Wedding at The Loft in The Distillery District

EventSource

Pam and Marco’s wedding is nothing short of delightful. Their magical day at The Distillery District - Loft is the perfect confection of both city chic and cozy vibes. The bride looked beautiful in a gorgeous dress by Sophia Tolli while the groom looked dapper in a suit from Century 21. Overall, their elegant and intimate celebration was pin-worthy from top to bottom.

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10 Security Measures to Implement at Events as We Transition from Digital to Hybrid

SpotMe Blog

Since the onset of the pandemic, businesses have faced a huge risk. Companies that relied on in-person events had to quickly conquer the learning curve of facilitating online conferences and virtual events. Today, as companies and groups worldwide face the possibility of ongoing online event management, most realize their quick implementations aren’t long-term solutions, especially as hybrid events become more popular. .

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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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6 ways to use event data and analytics to transform virtual events

Hubilo Blog

One of the best things about virtual events is that they generate a goldmine of data. Virtual event platforms have made the entire event ecosystem more robust. With minute and real-time tracking capabilities, they’ve helped transform events. But understanding how to harness the power of event data is critical. Here are some ways to do so: 1. Understand attendee behavior and preferences.

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Corporate Event Ideas: Reconnect With Your Colleagues & Clients

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Corporate Event Ideas: Reconnect With Your Colleagues & Clients appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing, Event Planning & Experiential Marketing.

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36 Ways to Bolster Your Covid Contingency Plan

Smart Meetings

You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Then along came Delta. Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Planning Hybrid Events

Event Age by Swapcard

Overnight, combining digital and in-person experiences became necessary - no longer just for tech enthusiasts or early adopters. In 2021, event attendees and sponsors expect a blend of in-person and digital experiences and resources. That means event planners must consider how to keep online attendees fully engaged behind their computer screens, without sacrificing the factors that make in-person events worth the extra expense and travel.

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Lessons from Dubai’s Massive, Rescheduled 2020 World Expo

Smart Meetings

How would you start planning for a once-every-five-year global celebration that brings millions of people and lasts six months? We asked Kailash Nagdev, senior vice president of sales and analytics for EXPO 2020 Dubai , to shine a light on the seven years of work required to coordinate input from 200 stakeholders in 191 countries with the goal of “driving innovation and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world problems.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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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An innovative new initiative, the Ticket Fund, will help revitalise city centres and open up live events to thousands of NHS workers

Event Industry News

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. Now their new campaign The Ticket Fund will bring businesses large and small together to fundraise for event tickets, which will be donated to hardworking NHS teams nationwide as thanks for their incredible work.

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You're Down to Your Last Week!

Special Events

The Call for Speakers portal will be open until September 30th, 2021.

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Fira de Barcelona receives international recognition for its Covid-19 protocol

Event Industry News

Fira de Barcelona has received the Business Recognition from the ORP International Foundation (Occupational Risk Prevention) for its Covid-19 prevention and safety protocol. This award recognises the planning, management and implementation of measures taken by the institution with the aim of holding events in a safe space for workers, organisers, suppliers, exhibitors and visitors.

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conference activities

SevenEvents

when you are hosting an event over more than one day, we recommend adding in some short activities to help break up the meeting part of your event. these could be at the start of day as an ice breaker, in the middle or as a nice way to round up. below are a few ideas that are very popular with our clients: mindfulness workshop. this session will be lead by a mindfulness coach and they will begin by explaining what mindfulness is and what it means to live more mindfully. you will discuss how to f

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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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Events Industry Council launches first phase of its Equity Acceleration Plan

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, has launched the first phase of its landmark Equity Acceleration Plan. This first phase will focus on establishing a benchmark by which to measure progress for the industry through a survey to determine the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace across the events industry.

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Vaccine Spotlight Webinar: What Does the Law Say?

PCMA Convene

There was much confusion during the onset of COVID and the cancellations that followed. Should venues be flexible? Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. Steven A. Adelman joins us to outline the responsibilities of all parties that now enter into an event contract from health and safety requirements to cancellation policies.

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Job opportunity: Business Development Manager

Event Industry News

Exposure Analytics are a multi-award-winning event measurement business specialising in footfall analytics for live spaces all over the globe, using various technologies and data. We are a small efficient business with an emphasis on great service and quality customer care. We are now looking to expand our sales team to help reach additional markets and are looking for someone who ideally has some form of experience in the events industry and basic knowledge of event technology.

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No Two Boards are Exactly the Same

StraussCA

If you are an athlete, a sports fan, or played in a rec league as a child, you know that each sport requires a different number of players, different types of positions, and use different equipment. You cannot expect to excel at one sport and jump into another without knowing what you are getting into. While the fundamentals are the same, soccer and baseball are two very different sports.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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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Diversity is not enough

Event Industry News

Having worked in events for 15-years, Lauralee Whyte moved from experiential marketing towards the content construct, focused on sourcing speakers and talent. Having seen, and drawn from, the shallow waters of practiced options, in July 2021 Lauralee launched Spectrum Speakers & Entertainers, the UK’s first diversity focused content bureau. In this episode, she discusses the motivation behind that move and why speakers at events from different backgrounds are invariably asked to talk about t

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DRPG LAUNCHES ‘BACK TO EVENTS’ WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

Prestige Events Magazine

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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Protected: Sampling Is Back And Better Than Ever!

Verve

To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: The post Protected: Sampling Is Back And Better Than Ever! first appeared on Verve.

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Meetings Make a Comeback in the Florida Keys and Key West

Exhibitor Magazine

FLORIDA KEYS  Group meetings and incentive events are coming back to the Florida Keys and Key West. The 125-mile-long island chain offers endless wide-.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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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ACCED-I Tradeshow Coming Up

Event Guru

Event Guru Software will be exhibiting during the next Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) conference March 6 – 9 in Atlanta, GA. This annual conference attracts hundreds of collegiate conference professionals from all over North America and beyond to network and learn about the latest industry trends.

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Southampton International Boat Show 2021 celebrates a phenomenal event

Event Industry News

Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close on Sunday 19 September with organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors all hailing the show as one of the best yet. The event retains its title as Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating, showcasing over 350 marine brands with 500+ boats on display, including many UK and global debuts. The show welcomed over 88,000 visitors across the 10 days – down 14 per cent on 2019 but still a fantastic achievement during a Covid-19 year.

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Events Industry In 2021: Caught Between Safety Issues, Acquisitions & Labor Shortages

Endless Events

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to get brewing! Since Thuy had to skip today’s episode, it’s only the guys who will keep you company today. And what’s on the menu? Today’s episode is not an event brew, but rather an event stew. Nick, Dustin, and Will share what’s on their minds regarding the events industry in 2021.

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