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MAY 7, 2021
Scrolling through Facebook can be such an easy and fun way to keep in touch with family and friends that we might forget what a powerful tool it can be, especially when it comes time for event marketing. Facebook makes it easy for your event to come up in related event searches, enabling you to […].
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 3, 2021
I have been a loyal and passionate disciple of networking for all of my adult life. I have spent decades learning, speaking and writing about it. Yet when our world was turned upside down last March, and all meaningful connection with everyone was forced into a digital world, I suddenly felt like I lost my footing and became very unstable. I learned a lot over the first nine months of the pandemic as I collaborated with clients to design and deliver high-value networking experiences in the digit
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Attendease
MAY 5, 2021
As we continue to navigate the new normal, the discussion around virtual event engagement persists as a challenge that many event planners are facing today. With the sheer amount of virtual activities every person is putting up with currently, any additional webinar, conference, or online meeting can seem like a daunting task, rather than a reason for excitement. .
GEVME
MAY 27, 2021
Leading virtual events and events technology provider GEVME has announced the launch of GEVME Studios — an online media network dedicated entirely to virtual events. Amidst the pandemic last year, event organizers and owners were forced to move to online platforms en masse — in an uneasy transition that many were unprepared for. To address this knowledge and experience gap, GEVME started the GEVME Academy to equip budding digital event managers with the skills and know-how needed to adopt the ne
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Conferences that Work
MAY 3, 2021
Three stories and a presentation about “How to trust your gut” 1 • My gut meets Seth Andrew. Last week, I was about to begin an online presentation on “How to trust your gut” when a national story broke. Major news outlets ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) were reporting that Seth Andrew , founder of a national network of charter schools, had been arrested for allegedly stealing $218,000 from one of the schools: Democracy Prep.
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MAY 28, 2021
Summer camp is an opportunity for kids to escape their everyday routine — which is what many children and adults alike are craving after a year of learning and working online. In many places, summer camps won’t be fully in person or at full capacity because of COVID-19 restrictions and requirements. Many organizations are continuing […].
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 20, 2021
“Never let a good crisis go to waste” has become a popular adage in the business world over the past year, for good reason. As it becomes more apparent that face-to-face events will return in some form this year, conference organizers have an opportunity to make changes that would have been more difficult to sell up the ladder in the past. It’s a good time for planners to challenge their organizations to make the meeting experience more valuable than ever.
Attendease
MAY 27, 2021
In today’s Spotlight Series we had a chance to chat with Caitlin O’Malley, Program Manager at PCMA. Caitlin has been with PCMA for nearly six years and has created and managed the digital event experiences for PCMA flagship events, and has also been planning and producing some of PCMA virtual and hybrid experiences pre-pandemic and throughout the pandemic.
GEVME
MAY 30, 2021
Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder of WiT, an events and media platform, set the ball rolling at the start of the episode with the above quote when talking about virtual event experiences. . Virtual events are the new norm. GEVME stands at the forefront of virtual event providers yet once again, delivering incredible experiences online to event organizers around the world.
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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
Conferences that Work
MAY 24, 2021
Are online meetings reducing our collective intelligence [CI] ? New research from Carnegie Mellon has been widely interpreted as concluding that, for example, “Zoom is actually less effective than a phone call” , and “Video conferencing can hurt collaboration” Not so fast. New research about online meetings. Here’s a summary of the research findings from the abstract of the article: “We show that…the presence of visual cues surprisingly has no effect on CI;
SpotMe Blog
MAY 27, 2021
This summer we are releasing a new version of our Eventspace app that has been re-engineered from the ground up for hybrid events. With built-in networking, personalization, content and analytics features, SpotMe now offers the most comprehensive hybrid event experience for you and your audience. The new version of Eventspace brings three key developments: Hybrid-ready : Bridge the gap between online and in-person attendees.
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MAY 27, 2021
The abrupt shift to virtual events in 2020 left many event organizers scrambling to tie up loose ends as they figured out how to livestream their events. Now, after a year of planning virtual events, the popularity of these events has been confirmed. That means it’s essential for event planners to understand how to host […].
EventMB
MAY 4, 2021
“Artificial intelligence” is a popular marketing buzzword that's made its way to the event industry as event tech providers add and promote more AI features. Is the term overused? What is artificial intelligence, and when should you care? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology have come a long way in recent years, and they […].
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Social Tables
MAY 5, 2021
If you’re intrigued by unique locations or have an affinity for ocean life, this list of the world’s best underwater hotels is for you. Underwater hotels offer unforgettable experiences and once-in-a-lifetime views. Whether you’re sightseeing under the crystal clear waves of the Bahamas or snuggled in your bed watching beautiful coral reefs through floor-to-ceiling windows, these incredible getaways get you up close and personal, all while staying dry.
GEVME
MAY 31, 2021
Virtual events were first ignored. Then they were laughed at. Then they were reckoned to be useful and effective. Then they exploded as a new compelling way of meeting and conducting events. They are today a necessity and becoming a norm. There’s no going back now. The speed of change over the past year or so has been phenomenal: Change in mindset from attendees – from hating virtual events, to accepting them, and to now finding them convenient and useful and being a legitimate mode of exp
Conferences that Work
MAY 17, 2021
The TLDR version: in my opinion, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are not the future of event marketing. Read on to learn why. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Are NFTs the future of event marketing? appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 20, 2021
It’s been a tough year for everyone in the events industry. How can we find hope and resilience to keep going when things have been so tough? While many have felt unmotivated or uncertain, others have managed to keep a positive mindset and inspire those around them.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
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MAY 20, 2021
As vaccination numbers rise and in-person events become more common again, many event creators are thinking about how they can best protect the health and safety of their communities. Some are also wondering how they can help promote the vaccination effort — because the more people who get vaccinated, the safer events will be. Lately, […].
EventMB
MAY 7, 2021
In our efforts to keep track of the state of the event industry, we surveyed EventMB readers in February/March 2021 on a number of different questions related to their experience and how they see the industry developing. We collected a total of 740 responses, with 91% of respondents identifying as event planners, event managers, marketers, […].
Eventbrite UK
MAY 10, 2021
With the coronavirus lockdown end in sight, we’re all hoping that a return to normal(ish) life is within touching distance. That means the return of holidays, meals out, and, of course, in-person events. But if you’ve gotten used to hosting your events virtually over the last year, you may be feeling slightly apprehensive at the […].
Expo Pass
MAY 27, 2021
Traditional pants are back, sweats have been relieved of daytime duty, and we couldn’t be happier about networking in-person again. But even as things open up again, meeting in-person might not be exactly as we remembered. Mask and social distancing guidelines are still in place in many states. This can make it challenging to introduce yourself in-person.
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Social Tables
MAY 21, 2021
Not only does the layout of a hotel lobby create a first impression, but it also determines how the rest of the hotel’s design will look and feel to guests. A hotel lobby should serve as a place where everyone can feel welcome and secure while also providing an immediate sense of your brand. Being so, we put together this hotel lobby layout guide, which will help you discover new ways to strategically maximize the impact of your lobby.
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 11, 2021
Just because "Zoom fatigue" is a thing, doesn't mean virtual events can't be a success. Some planners hit it out of the park by pushing the boundaries with creative, original ideas. We're celebrating those event planners in our Success Story series. Don't play it safe; be creative! First up: the National Housing Federation (NHF), who in March of 2021, brought together attendees and exhibitors in the first-ever, networking-heavy online version of their Housing Finance Conference & Exhibition.
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MAY 12, 2021
Award-winning journalist and social psychologist confirmed for fireside chat that will explore redefining human interaction in a post-pandemic world A few weeks ago we announced RECONVENE, our free virtual summit that will bring together event creators around the world to help prepare for the return of in-person events and determine the future of the live […].
EventMB
MAY 14, 2021
EventMB has been bringing the latest news, research, innovations, and best practices to your inbox for 14 years, and we’re extremely excited to announce the next evolution of that mission: EventMP, the Event Manager Podcast. The past 15 months have been some of the most tumultuous the industry has ever faced. It’s next to impossible […]. The post Introducing EventMP: The Event Manager Podcast by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive
The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.
Eventbrite UK
MAY 25, 2021
With the end of lockdown hopefully approaching, you’re probably preparing to return to live events. But whether you’re a seasoned creator or looking to host your very first event, your to-do list may feel never-ending. Eventbrite is here to help you every step of the way – from helping you navigate compliance with social distancing […].
Expo Pass
MAY 20, 2021
In-person events are back. Finally! The only problem is that there are quite a bit more safety regulations these days. Not only that, these guidelines can change from state to state and city to city — almost on a daily basis. Oh, and if that’s not enough to think about, future in-person attendees will be expecting a fun and exciting experience that makes them remember how amazing fun in-person events are.
Event Marketer
MAY 5, 2021
A 70-foot screen and ’90s nostalgia transport guests at the socially distant viewing event. The hottest event space is no longer the ballroom, it’s the balcony. For Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” premiere event on April 15, the network booked 80 hotel rooms at the Beverly Hilton hotel and invited talent, executive producers, press and influencers to watch the show on a giant screen from their balconies.
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