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Cvent Going Public in $5 Billion Deal

EventMB

Cvent has agreed to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The deal values Cvent at more than $5 billion, including debt, and means Cvent will once again be a public company. Event tech giant Cvent has reportedly agreed to merge with a special-purpose acquisition company to become a publicly traded company […]. The post Cvent Going Public in $5 Billion Deal by Miguel Neves appeared first on [link].

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3 Effective Ways to Maximize Sponsor ROI at Hybrid Events

Event Age by Swapcard

Having worked in the events industry for over 16 years , I’ve done everything from planning events and organizing logistics for hundreds of exhibitors at trade shows to coordinating and planning details as an exhibitor at global shows. Most recently, before joining Swapcard in October of 2020, I was the head of sponsorship sales for an association that receives over one-third of their organization's revenue from event sponsors.

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The Big Live Event Comeback: Your Questions Answered

Eventbrite UK

With the return of live events being the next stop on the government’s coronavirus roadmap, event creators are understandably brimming with questions about how to plan for when lockdown ends. Eventbrite is here to help. This blog provides a collection of answers to the most burning questions on your mind, which you can use when […]. The post The Big Live Event Comeback: Your Questions Answered appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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10 Brilliant Social Media Content Ideas for Nonprofits

InitLive

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. With 3.78 billion social media users in 2021 - an increase of five percent from a year ago - it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too! At the heart of a strong social communications plan is relevant and compelling content.

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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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Hybrid Event Strategies for Dummies, Cvent Special Edition

MeetingsNet

Steps you need to take to plan and execute a successful hybrid event. Sponsored by: As we recover from the pandemic, hybrid events with two distinct audiences—in-person and virtual—have become more popular. With the right event technology, you can facilitate two event experiences—for in-person attendees and one for virtual ones—that are seamlessly connected to offer attendees, sponsors, and venues many new, engaging opportunities.

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8 Key Takeaways From Agents of Hybrid 2021

Bizzabo

Thousands of event professionals from around the globe joined us IRL, virtually, and via robots and balloons, for the industry’s premier hybrid event, Agents of Hybrid. We recently hosted our first integrated event experience welcoming both on-site and virtual attendees. Along with our partners at Cramer, we produced an immersive event all about hybrid to cut through the noise and get down to business so event planners can confidently strategize for the hybrid era.

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David Whitaker Named Greater Miami CVB President and CEO

Smart Meetings

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) appointed David Whitaker president and CEO. Although Whitaker was most recently president and CEO for Choose Chicago, this marks his return to South Florida. He previously worked at GMCVB for 17 years, in roles such as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and conve

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Connect Your Hybrid Audience with MeetingPlay’s New “Go Live” Feature

Stova

MeetingPlay “Go Live” is the first tool in the event space to connect the onsite live action to the virtual world. As events shift to hybrid, managing how your virtual and in-person attendees interact will be key to a highly successful and engaging event. Virtual networking is a useful tool for attendees and exhibitors, but it lacks the connection to the live audience.

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Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business

Smart Meetings

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. As you walk around, you notice a swarm of bees overhead. You wonder, is that normal in Atlantic City , New Jersey? Why would so many bees be in such an urbanized area? Turns out, this is a good thing not only for the bees, but for Atlantic City’s community.

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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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Diversity Ally launches “The Diversity in Events Awards” taking place in April 2022.

Event Industry News

The awards will celebrate, recognise and showcase the organisations and leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to being diversity and inclusion change makers and allies. Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application.

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Des Moines Sees Summer Events Reach Pre-Pandemic Heights

Exhibitor Magazine

DES MOINES, Iowa  After more than a year of weathering the complicated landscape of travel and events amidst a global pandemic, Catch Des Moines says.

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Scientific study shows no Covid infections at EXIT Festival

Event Industry News

A scientific study was conducted in Novi Sad during the past two weeks, aimed at assessing the impact of the EXIT Festival on the spread of the Covid-19 virus, as well as the degree of effectiveness of the “Safe Events Serbia” security protocol, which was rigorously applied at the EXIT Festival. . The research was organized by the professional staff of the Health Centre Novi Sad and the association Project Lab, under the leadership of the Head of the Research Team, epidemiologist an

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sri lanka: your 2022 incentive destination

SevenEvents

like all countries across the globe, sri lanka has also been affected by the pandemic, but during that time the country has developed – with new highways that will reduce journeys across the country down from 5 hours to just 2 or 3 and brand new 5-star hotels to really wow your guests. sri lanka boasts historical and cultural importance whilst also offering year round good weather – making this an unforgettable incentive travel destination. in this blog, we cover how to get there, where to stay

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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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Diversity Ally launches “The Diversity in Events Awards” taking place in April 2022.

Prestige Events Magazine

The awards will celebrate, recognise and showcase the organisations and leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to being diversity and inclusion change makers and allies. Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application.

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New Interfaces Bring Inspiration for In-person Interactive Experiences

Opus Agency

A technology revolution is pushing us into spaces and, soon, into a world without screens. Accelerated by the rapid return to in-person events and our continued exploration of the future of experiences, including what’s next for virtual events, we see the return of trends driven by advancements in technology. Some technology-driven trends are reemerging, […].

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Music Venue Trust launches Take A Test campaign as gigs return

Event Industry News

Music Venue Trust has announced a new campaign to encourage live music fans to take a voluntary lateral flow test ahead of attending gigs. . The #takeatest initiative follows the UK government’s lifting of most Covid-19 restrictions from today (July 19), allowing music venues to fully re-open for the first time in over 16 months. The campaign is in response to the move towards “personal responsibility” as the principal guidance moving forward. .

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Virtual Events 101: Five Quick and Easy Ways to Monetize

InGo

Many companies are adopting virtual events these days to increase registrations, improve networking, and reach additional attendees. While generating income is usually one of the main goals of hosting an event, understanding how to monetize virtual events can be challenging and complex. For example, since you can’t sell last minute tickets at the door, having a well-defined sales strategy for virtual events is critical.

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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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How to Integrate a Zoom Stream on Nunify?

Nunify

What you’ll learn : How to set up a Zoom Stream for a session? What you’ll need: Time 3 Minutes Pre – requisites Pro, Business, Education, or Enterprise zoom account.Enabled Custom Live Streaming of meetings from the “In Meeting (Advanced)” Settings section on your Zoom Account. Step 1 – Start your Zoom session – Login to your Zoom account and start the meeting.

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Allianz Partners Vacation Confidence Index Survey Shows Americans are Ready for the Return of Live Entertainment

Exhibitor Magazine

RICHMOND, VA  In 2020, the pandemic brought the curtain down on entertainment across the nation as sports, concerts and other live events were postpo.

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Cvent Going Public in $5 Billion Deal

Skift

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JLLive Earns ESSA Accreditation

Exhibitor Magazine

OXFORD, UK  Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) have this week announced JLLive, the experts in event technical production, have joined th.

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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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Reasons why training providers DON’T buy Arlo

Arlo Training & Events Software

The top five reasons why training providers don’t buy Arlo may seem like an odd topic to discuss, but we’re pretty straight up about things here. And if we can talk openly about the problems you’re facing in your training business and discuss how a training management system like Arlo can solve them, it’s a win win for everyone. If you’re reading this then it’s highly likely you’ve been looking into software options to help run your training business, because you have an existing problem (or two

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vFairs and Rothkoff Law Group to Host First of its Kind Virtual Healthcare Event

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS - vFairs, the leading virtual and hybrid events platform that helps organizations reach global audiences, today announced it has partnered with R.

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Mohegan Sun Names Stephanie Zapata Director of Business Development

Exhibitor Magazine

UNCASVILLE, CT  Mohegan Sun is excited to announce that business development expert, Stephanie Zapata, will join its meetings and conventions sales tea.