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Why our meetings are still full of lectures

Conferences that Work

Why are our meetings still full of lectures? Well, listen to and consider this June 11, 2021 quote from New York City Mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams : [link]. “With new technology of remote learning, you don’t need school children to be in a school building with a number of teachers. It’s just the opposite. You could have one great teacher that’s in one of our specialized high schools teach 300-400 students…”.

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5 Event Planner Marketing Strategies Used by Top Professionals

Social Tables

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. And while you may hope that your events speak for themselves (and maybe they do!), the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other event planners and attract new clients. That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

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6 Perks of Using Digital Tickets

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These days, physical tickets may be on their way out. Consider how many attendees will show up to your next event with a smartphone in hand. Chances are, it’ll be most — if not all — of them. That makes digital tickets a convenient option for both you and your attendees. Attendees can easily access […].

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Tech Giant Cvent Teams Up With Encore to Get an Edge on Hybrid Events

EventMB

Event tech giant Cvent announced a strategic partnership with leading event production company Encore, signaling a new trend in event tech that redefines the term ‘end-to-end’ as in-person events return. Event professionals across the industry spent much of the last 15 months upskilling as events moved online and production value became a key differentiator.

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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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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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How Creators Around the World Are Celebrating International Day of Yoga

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The International Day of Yoga is held each year on the summer solstice. Since it’s the longest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to grab our mats and get outside. The past months have been isolating and stressful for many, and yoga can be a wonderful way to create community, practice awareness, and […].

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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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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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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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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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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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Hybrid Events by Convene [Review]

EventMB

Convene has a new hybrid event offering that includes a physical venue paired with hybrid technology and support. Here is our review. Hybrid Events by Convene: What Is It? Convene hybrid events are produced by Convene Studio, which is Convene's all-in-one technology and production services platform that delivers virtual and hybrid events. They combine […].

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A Virtual Event May Be The Perfect Format For Your Next Event

GEVME

The internet has been showing its prowess during the pandemic. While it was more of a way to get work done and connect with our loved ones, the internet nowadays has become a medium to celebrate and network with professionals. All thanks to the boom of virtual and hybrid events ever since the pandemic set in. A lot of businesses, from design to technology to food, have moved online and are committed to providing cost-effective ways for their audience to engage and participate.

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End Game: How Event Marketers are Keeping Attendees from Leaving Early

Event Marketer

Breaking down the psychology of event engagement. Experience builders obsessed with the attendee journey know that in the last few hours of an event, attendee attrition—people leaving early—can make the difference between an event that falls a little flat or one that wraps leaving everyone with all the feels. Nobody wants to be in a half-empty room at the end of the day with suitcases in reach, right?

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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 Simplify Event Marketing (and Not Drown in Facebook Ads)

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Save time and money with Eventbrite Boost If you’re an event creator who thinks about how to promote events, you’ve probably heard of Facebook Ads Manager. You’ve also heard that advertising on Facebook might be easier said than done. Even if digital marketing is your full-time gig, Ads Manager has a reputation for being complicated […].

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Brella Raises $10 Million in Funding to Double Down on Hybrid Events

EventMB

Networking-focused hybrid event platform Brella has announced a $10 million in new funding led by Connected Capital and returning investors Vendep Capital. The Finland-based company will use the funds to develop year-round approaches to hybrid events. Brella is one of several companies to pivot to a virtual event platform in 2020. The company proudly reports […].

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A Virtual Event May Be The Perfect Format For Your Next Event

GEVME

The internet has been showing its prowess during the pandemic. While it was more of a way to get work done and connect with our loved ones, the internet nowadays has become a medium to celebrate and network with professionals. All thanks to the boom of virtual and hybrid events ever since the pandemic set in. A lot of businesses, from design to technology to food, have moved online and are committed to providing cost-effective ways for their audience to engage and participate.

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Brands are Carving Out a New Staffing Position: Chief Brand Ambassador

Event Marketer

F&B brands offer next-level ambassador gigs to superfans, nature photographers—and canines. The everyday brand ambassador plays an important role in connecting brands with audiences, from educating them on a company’s products and services to delivering samples. But lately, brands are carving out a new, loftier position built for superfans: chief brand ambassador.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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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Event Marketing Strategies That Cut Back on No-Shows

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For event planners, ticket sales are a basic measure of a successful event, making it all too easy to get wrapped up in watching your sales numbers. But while ticket sales are important, your event could end up feeling sparsely attended and unexciting if a lot of those buyers turn into no-shows. So if you’re focusing on […].

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Wikimania Virtual Event Uses Multilingual Content to Break Down Global Barriers

EventMB

Wikimania, the annual conference of the Wikimedia Foundation, is going virtual for the first time in its 16-year history. Instead of viewing it as a limitation, the operator of Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects is taking the opportunity to expand the event’s reach across time zones and language barriers. In a scenario all too […]. The post Wikimania Virtual Event Uses Multilingual Content to Break Down Global Barriers by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Here’s How Our Opinion On Social Media Has Changed Since The Pandemic!

Endless Events

Our day-to-day lives have changed dramatically in this past year – both on a professional as well as on a personal level. In today’s episode of Event Brew, Nick, Thuy, and Will will mostly talk about the latter portion of their lives. They will dive deep into social media and how their opinions about it have changed since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Hilton CEO’s Plea to States: Open Up for Business Meetings — Now

Skift

Hilton's CEO Chris Nassetta is backing the U.S. Travel Association's calls for consistent hotel reopening guidelines. Hilton Skift Take: Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta lending some clout to this latest U.S. Travel Association campaign could sway straggling states to relax their restrictions on business meetings, but nothing moves fast in a pandemic. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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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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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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How the Pandemic Forced Event Planners to Pivot

Event Planning BluePrint

People want to celebrate important moments in their lives. Even during a global pandemic. While restrictions dramatically slowed down business in 2020, hundreds of thousands of event planners across the world depend on the event planning industry to support themselves and their loved ones. Therefore, event planners have had to adapt to keep their customers happy and maintain their livelihoods.

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Hybrid Event Trends & Expectations Of The Next Generation Attendee With Jim Louderback!

Endless Events

This week’s #EventIcons guest is one of the most respected figures in digital media. He has a 20-year history in thought leadership, experiential events, and technology. Got your attention? Read on! This iconic guest has developed integrated digital video strategies for large media companies, including Viacom and Discovery. And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators.

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Outdoor Food Trends you’re sure to see in 2021

EventSource

As restrictions continue to loosen, all signs point to a whole lotta plans for outdoor celebrations! We’re thinking sunshine, good music, ice-cold adult beverages, and of course, loads of unique and fun catering ideas! Whether you’re planning to host an event at home or you’re just curious on the food trends as society starts opening back up again, Toronto’s top caterers share their ideas below!

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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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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10 Swag Bag Ideas Sure To Delight Event Goers

Bizzabo

As you gear up for in-person events, you might be wondering what modern swag bag ideas will still work. Swag bags might not be the main reason for professionals to gather together—but they sure can stir up delight, conversations, and talk on social media. Whether you’re ready for 100% in-person events or if you’re wanting to send swag to virtual event attendees, tasteful free stuff can bring a smile to any face.

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Celebrating Juneteenth at Emancipation Park

PCMA Convene

The Emancipation Park Conservancy has launched a national campaign, #WEAREJUNETEENTH, that has brought celebrants from around the globe together in a digital environment. Congress passed a bipartisan bill this week making Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, a federal holiday. It marks the day when — as relayed in a story which author Clint Smith calls a “long-held myth” — a Union general stood on a balcony in Galveston, Texas, to publicly read the Emancipation P

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