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How to Design Effective Reopening Guidelines That Resonate With Attendees

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Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. In 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic halted […].

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Hopin Acquires Boomset in Bid to Conquer Hybrid and In-Person Events

EventMB

Hopin is acquiring Boomset to expand its offering into hybrid and in-person events. This latest acquisition announced Wednesday is part of Hopin’s multi-product strategy, focusing on adding onsite capabilities to its offering. Hopin is clearly aiming to become the event management platform for virtual, hybrid, or in-person events. No financial details of the deal were […].

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CraftJam’s Hybrid Business Model for Live and Virtual Events

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Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. On March 12, 2020, as the coronavirus […].

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The Show Must Go On: A Story Of A Circus That Went Virtual

GEVME

Yesterday, on June 16th, we conducted Episode 3 of our Virtual Experience Makers series. But this time, we were able to create an engaging experience and involve speakers from remote locations such as Cambodia! The 3D Lobby of Episode 3. The show featured Phare, the Cambodian Circus , a social enterprise based in Cambodia. Siew Hoon Yeoh, founder of Web in Travel (WiT) , was in conversation with the Phare Performing Social Enterprise CEO, Dara Huot, and the Executive Director at Phare Ponleu Sel

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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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Post-Pandemic Event Insurance 2021: 5 Tips to Mitigate Risk

Event Age by Swapcard

In the events industry, changing plans and learning to problem solve on the fly are skills you need to have to run a successful event. As the pandemic unfolded, the problems facing organizers became bigger than anything that had been faced before. The industry had to adapt as a result.

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What Defines a Successful b2b Matchmaking Event and How to Deliver It

b2match

When surveyed, 91% of event organizers measure the success of their events based on attendee satisfaction. ( EventMB ). So we decided to create a use case not from the event organizer’s perspective, but from an attendee point of view. Read on to see why participants like to attend events that use b2match , an all-in-one event management solution.

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Toronto Caterers Offering Father’s Day Special Menus

EventSource

Father’s Day is coming up fast and between the loosened restrictions and perfect outdoor weather, it looks like it’s going to be a busy one! From what we can tell, many are taking the opportunity to gather with Pops to show just how much they missed the old lug! If you don’t already have plans, we’ve got you covered with a round-up of Father’s Day menu items from Toronto’s top caterers.

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It’s The Perfect Time to Become an Event Planner. Here’s Why!

QC Event School

Want to Become an Event Planner? Get Ready for The BEST News Ever! It’s official: thanks to the massive rollout of vaccines seen all across the globe so far in 2021, the event and wedding planning industry is FINALLY returning to normal! This means that for anyone who wants to become an event planner, there’s no better time than NOW to make that dream a reality!

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CraftJam’s Hybrid Business Model for Live and Virtual Events

Eventbrite UK

Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. On March 12, 2020, as the coronavirus […].

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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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Following California’s Reopening, Visit Anaheim Confirms 55 Events in 2021

Smart Meetings

“The reopening of California has allowed our industry to take a giant step toward recovery,” says Jay Burress, president and CEO for Visit Anaheim. A recovery it is, as Visit Anaheim in California confirmed the city has 55 events for the second half of 2021. These events will bring more than $231 million in local economic impact and generate roughly $2.9 million in tourism occupancy tax for the city.

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New Research Shows 1 in 2 Event Planners Struggling with Volume of Data Collected from Virtual Events

Eventsforce

London, UK – 16 th June 2021 – A new research study has found that running virtual events is making data management a lot more complicated for 50% of event planners – with the majority collecting more data today than ever before. The results also show that an overwhelming 82% of organizers feel that good data practices are going to be critical in running successful hybrid events.

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Sponsors eager to return to in-person events according to a survey by AIM Group

Event Industry News

AIM Group International, a company specializing in congresses, events and communication, publishes today the results of the survey Events in-person, hybrid or digital? Trends and perspectives from the Sponsors. The survey captured the viewpoints from over 200 representatives of pharmaceutical and biopharma companies from across all therapeutic areas.

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Preparing For The Worst: Is Your Production Company Ready To Pivot Again?

Endless Events

Oh, what a year it has been! It seems like only yesterday our industry was facing the worst crisis in a generation. It might sound dramatic now, especially if you’re reading this in 2035. But there was a time when events as we knew it could very well have gone extinct. A worldwide pandemic that demanded lockdowns and quarantines was hardly on any event prof’s bingo card, but COVID-19 comes to show just how unprepared we all were to face this dreadful disaster.

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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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Event Industry Associations announces new Diversity and Inclusion hub

Event Industry News

Event industry associations, the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), have announced the launch of their new Diversity and Inclusion hub. . The hub contains a variety of resources signposting articles, podcasts, case studies, blogs and other materials, which aim to recognise, value and promote diversity, tackling inequality as we evolve to a consciously inclusive, welcoming and progressive industry.

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How To Collect Valuable Feedback And Data After Your Virtual Event

Eventtia

Do you often find yourself scrambling to collect whatever feedback you can once you've finished planning and hosting a virtual event? If you answered "yes" then take heart, because you aren't alone. It can be tempting to put your feet up and relax after an even when, in fact, there's post-event strategy and work to be done: research shows that 75% of leads are never followed up with after an exhibition, which translates into a whole lot of wasted time on marketing and planning.

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Totem Hybrid – poles apart

Event Industry News

Christopher Bo Shields, co-founder of Totem Hybrid, started out in theatre, as a lighting and sound technician, before going on to launch Lock On Productions at the turn of the century. Lock On slowly became more of a media comms agency, ultimately developing tech solutions and Bo Shields co-founded Totem Hybrid in June 2020. In this episode, Christopher Bo Shields talks about the past, his thoughts on the event industry model through the pandemic, changing strategy as the goalposts moved, the n

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6 Tips on Running Payroll for Live Events [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Live events, meetings, and shows have one thing in common: everyone at the event has to get paid. That means the event coordinator, the executive, and everyone else who makes your live event get past the planning stages needs a reliable way to earn a paycheck.

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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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Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo Moves Next Person Event to August 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

SHELTON, CT  As the restaurant and foodservice industry comes out of the year-long impact of the global pandemic, Clarion Events Food and Beverage Grou.

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How To Collect Valuable Feedback And Data After Your Virtual Event [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Do you often find yourself scrambling to collect whatever feedback you can once you've finished planning and hosting a virtual event? If you answered "yes" then take heart, because you aren't alone. It can be tempting to put your feet up and relax after an even when, in fact, there's post-event strategy and work to be done: research shows that 75% of leads are never followed up with after an exhibition, which translates into a whole lot of wasted time on marketing and planning.

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get all dressed up for ascot

SevenEvents

this week is royal ascot (15 th – 17 th june) and whilst last year it all happened behind closed doors, this year 12,000 people will be heading to the races as part of the governments events research programme. if however, you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket there are plenty of ways that you can still get involved. time for a picnic? you can get your very own royal ascot wicker hamper filled with picnic goodies or afternoon tea, as well as cocktail boxes (which are a must!

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Introducing the New Calendar Widget for Your Events

Eventtia

Are you wanting to keep your audience up to date on the several events you run each year? Or would you like to increase traffic to your event landing page?

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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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Smart Building Trends in 2021: Making a Sustainable Future Possible

Management Events

Cities take a huge toll on our planet, consuming 78% of the world’s energy and producing more than 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. These statistics have led the EU to invest €100bn into the European Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050. As the infrastructure and real estate sectors play a major part in city development, the construction of smart buildings is the most viable solution for long-term sustainability.

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This is your cheat sheet for great hybrid event check-ins | Nunify

Nunify

Almost everyone will make a good first impression, but only a few will make a good lasting impression, said author Sonya Parker. And what is a better way to make your guests’ first impression memorable than a smooth, painless check-in experience at your next event? Gone are the days where the event check-in and registration desk was the first place your guests made a beeline to at your event.

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Insights From the Journey Toward Greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Opus Agency

Our very own Cori Brown joined Event Marketer magazine to share her unique perspectives on the plans, actions, and progress our industry is making. Few industries will have a greater impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion than event professionals and experiential marketers. From the employees we hire to the vendors we partner with to […]. The post Insights From the Journey Toward Greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion appeared first on Opus Agency.

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Ask the experts – The future of the events industry: what’s next?

Prestige Events Magazine

From sustainability to hybrid to personalisation, four events industry leaders taking part in IBTM Wired from 28 June to 1 July explain what they think the next few years has in store for our industry. Anna Abdelnoor, Co-founder, isla The future of the events industry has to be a sustainable one. This means prioritising the planet and realising the environmental and social impacts of our events.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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How Under-resourced Teens and the Arts Provide a Roadmap to the Future of Employee Experiences

Opus Agency

Beyond the immediate focus on the hybridization of everything, our shared time of renewal and reopening foreshadows an unimagined next for the future of employee experiences. Tomorrow’s businesses will be more remote, equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, technically savvy, and generation-rich than ever before. This has our teams—and our entire industry—asking big questions: How do […].

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get all dressed up for ascot

SevenEvents

this week is royal ascot (15 th – 17 th june) and whilst last year it all happened behind closed doors, this year 12,000 people will be heading to the races as part of the governments events research programme. if however, you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket there are plenty of ways that you can still get involved. time for a picnic? you can get your very own royal ascot wicker hamper filled with picnic goodies or afternoon tea, as well as cocktail boxes (which are a must!

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U.S. Travel Association and Meetings Mean Business Coalition Leaders Discuss Industrywide Campaign to Jumpstart Business Travel Recovery

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS  In a live, in-person event at CAESARS FORUM, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow announced yesterday the launch of a major.

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