Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 14, 2021
For well over a year, we’ve consulted with dozens of associations on their go/no-go event strategies. One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Over the summer and the fall of 2020, most organizations were able to make decisions six months out without incurring liability.
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APRIL 22, 2021
Hosting any kind of event requires planning and organization to ensure it goes off without a hitch. Following an event planning checklist can make this process less intimidating — but your old checklist might be out of date. If you’re planning a grand reopening event to celebrate the return of in-person events, then you need a checklist […].
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Conferences that Work
APRIL 5, 2021
If people come to meetings to learn, how can we create the best environment for them to do so? It turns out that trust and safety are prerequisites for optimum learning at meetings. Let’s explore why. How we learn at meetings. For over twenty years, we’ve known that adults learn 90% of what they need to know to do their job via informal learning.
Attendease
APRIL 5, 2021
Hybrid events are not new – if you think about it, you have likely participated in many hybrid events in the past. Most live TV programs, for instance, are part face-to-face and part virtual: they may have an in-person audience and most definitely they have a remote audience watching through their screens. . Some conferences were already offering hybrid formats prior to the pandemic.
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GEVME
APRIL 12, 2021
Last year took most of the businesses on a journey we didn’t imagine we would have to take. With all physical events coming to a stand-still, the year 2020 was all about survival or nothing. We have come on a long journey since then. All these years, we have been so used to having physical events, and the success it brought with it every time, hosting Virtual Events , keeping aside virtual one was out of the question.
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EventMB
APRIL 12, 2021
Prior to the pandemic, the folding of events into marketing departments added pressure to prove event success with the hard data that marketing teams were accustomed to seeing. The recent explosion in virtual events will undoubtedly amplify this trend. When it comes to the buzz around virtual events, most of the focus has been on […]. The post Has Virtual Event Data Raised the Bar for Proving In-Person Event Return on Investment?
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APRIL 23, 2021
For creators in the music industry, 2020 was all about agility and adaptability. In the face of canceled or postponed live events, attendees were more hungry for entertainment than ever. Many concerts and festivals responded with online content, but they soon found that bringing the music to people in their homes presented a whole new […].
Conferences that Work
APRIL 26, 2021
Attention, meeting planners! Safe meeting venue ventilation for COVID-19 is critical. As we start thinking about returning to in-person events, it’s crucial to check that venues are upgrading their HVAC systems to handle potentially virus-infused air. There has been little public discussion on this important topic. In this post, I’ll explain why questions about venues’ HVAC safety should be at the top of your site visit checklist.
Social Tables
APRIL 22, 2021
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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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APRIL 27, 2021
What you need is a step-by-step checklist that you can refer to throughout the process of planning your hybrid event. We've made that checklist for you, to ensure you have everything in one place. It'll help you answer questions like, "Did I remember to define the attendee touchpoints on the platform?" or "What are the essentials I need to consider when choosing my platform?".
Eventbrite UK
APRIL 16, 2021
Many attendees can’t wait to get back to live, in-person events this year. But, although excitement is building, it’s important to remember that coronavirus anxiety is real. Some people may be worried about the health and safety aspect of attending an event – especially for large gatherings like festivals – while others may be concerned […].
EventMB
APRIL 22, 2021
Evia Virtual Event Platform is a configurable event platform that focuses on content delivery and offers production services to assist planners in designing and executing their events. Here is our review. The Evia Platform: What Is It? Evia’s AWS-based virtual event platform emphasizes content delivery and presentation, and is configurable based on event needs. […].
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APRIL 28, 2021
As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again — but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Accommodating both the eager-to-socialize and the more cautious attendees can be key to leveling up your event creation game. Hybrid events, which can […].
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Conferences that Work
APRIL 19, 2021
Chapter 44 of my book The Power of Participation explains how facilitators use participatory voting to provide public information about viewpoints in the room, and pave the way for further discussion. In particular, we often use participatory voting to assess consensus. It’s often unclear whether a group has formed a consensus around a specific viewpoint or proposed action.
Social Tables
APRIL 13, 2021
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Best Corporate Events
APRIL 27, 2021
What if you could recruit a high-performing team of professionals to improve your business and boost your daily operations? Even better, what if you could do so without having to increase your rent costs, hiring a recruiter, or investing in benefits packages and other incentives? The fact is, you can hire an expert remote team to ensure business success, and it’s simpler than you might expect.
Eventbrite UK
APRIL 29, 2021
By Joel Crouch, Eventbrite VP of Global Revenue At last, it seems that the return of live events is gaining momentum. The end of the COVID-19 crisis seems in sight. Is it too early to look at the bright side of a pandemic that has hit the events industry in the chest so hard it’s […]. The post The pandemic has changed events. And it’s not all bad. appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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.
EventMB
APRIL 28, 2021
Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment? If so, can planners force all attendees to use them? If we can prove that forced adoption can help keep […]. The post What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?
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APRIL 15, 2021
Cryptocurrencies seem to be having one of their biggest moments so far. Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency company to make its stock market debut this week, valued at more than $85 billion. And as the price of Bitcoin continues to hit all-time-highs, those eager to get in on the action are turning to events […].
Conferences that Work
APRIL 12, 2021
We all have different responses to adversity, and none of them are “wrong” I write this post a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, sparked by the personal experience of an old friend, psychotherapist and author Nancy Leach. She shared the following: This was the journey. I thought I had successfully managed my emotional wellbeing through almost a year and a half separation from my daughter and grandson, who live in California.
Expo Pass
APRIL 14, 2021
We’ve all been in a Zoom meeting or virtual event where, at some point, looking at the screen becomes just plain exhausting. This is the Zoom fatigue. There can be a lot of contributing factors, but it really comes down to trying a lot of big things — like talking to a room full of people, taking notes, and pitching creative ideas — on a screen that’s many times smaller than a real life conference room.
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Marketo Events
APRIL 6, 2021
As marketers, it’s in our nature to adapt quickly to our changing environment and to evolve our processes over time — sometimes even moment by moment. And as we kick off Summit 2021 in the shadow of one of the most unexpected and challenging years of our lives, it’s safe to say we’ve realized the full value of this quality, as well as our our community.
Eventbrite UK
APRIL 19, 2021
While most creators have a trusty event planning checklist that they consult in normal times, organising a post-lockdown event comes with a whole host of different factors to consider. Whether it’s ordering PPE supplies for staff or ensuring that social distancing measures are being adhered to, you’ll want to make sure that your event complies […].
EventMB
APRIL 13, 2021
The lack of support for event planners over the past 13 months has left many in the lurch over Covid, forcing planners to retool, reskill, and in some cases, restart in other careers. What will this mean for the industry as events begin to resume? The event industry has had a tough go of it […]. The post Is the Event Industry Facing a Brain Drain?
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APRIL 13, 2021
In 2020, event creators like you hosted more than one million online events on Eventbrite. When we surveyed a subset of those creators in March 2021, the vast majority (94%) said they opt to use Zoom for their virtual experiences on Eventbrite. To make it even easier to connect Eventbrite and Zoom, we’re rolling out a […].
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.
Endless Events
APRIL 26, 2021
Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. In such a short span of time, it has managed to attract enormous investments. But should we care? Time and time again, Will and Brandt have proven to the Event Tech Podcast listeners that they are experts in all things tech.
Event Marketer
APRIL 25, 2021
Five insights on COVID-proofing your indoor events. Among the countless aspects of events that marketers have had to rethink in the wake of the pandemic is how social distancing impacts experience design. A heavy dose of creativity is required to deliver stylish spaces that also keep attendees safe, particularly while adhering to ever-changing health guidelines.
Social Tables
APRIL 1, 2021
Looking to create an event floor plan that’s aesthetically pleasing and makes it easier for people to collaborate with each other during a presentation? Then the U-shaped seating arrangement may be the best bet. Here’s everything you need to know about this seating arrangement type and how to get the most out of it. What is U-shaped seating? Yup, you guessed it: U-shaped seating, also commonly referred to as horseshoe seating, is seating that’s arranged in the shape of the letter
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