Eventmobi
MARCH 2, 2022
Hybrid Events are here to stay. In the early days of 2020, many event organizers had to make a quick pivot to offer virtual-only conferences. This of course presented some major challenges. Event planners had to learn on the fly how to connect and engage their attendees through virtual conferences—not to mention the enormous technical learning curve that comes with hosting an online-only event.
GEVME
MARCH 3, 2022
Drastic changes in the recruitment process have been accelerated due to innovative technology available in recent years. A career fair is no more limited to university halls filled with employers showcasing their companies looking to hire graduate students. The traditional means of recruiting has been taken over by a highly-effective way of meeting global talents through virtual career fairs.
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Event Smart
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Regardless of how big an event will be, event planning and event management is always a rigorous process, for new event planners and professional event planners alike. You need to deal with a handful of people and logistics. Juggling with all these tasks might be overwhelming. We created this event guide to help you in […].
Attendease
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The importance of a great product launch cannot be overstated. Momentum is everything! Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. . On the other hand, an underwhelming launch can have negative effects, increasing the likelihood that your product fizzles out and fades away faster than you can say “Microsoft Zune” or “Google Glass”. .
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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.
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world and the event industry. It’s time to take another look.
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MARCH 1, 2022
If you’re wondering how to promote your business in the community, consider planning a community event that focuses on local small businesses. The relationship between a small business and its community can and should be a symbiotic one — meaning everyone benefits. Shopping at local small businesses supports the people who own them and their employees, but […].
Attendease
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The importance of a great product launch cannot be overstated. Momentum is everything! Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. On the other hand, an underwhelming launch can have negative effects, increasing the likelihood that your product fizzles out and fades away faster than you can say “Microsoft Zune” or “Google Glass”.
Conferences that Work
MARCH 3, 2022
Here’s a rare opportunity to ask me anything about meeting design and facilitation at a unique, free, online workshop. Join me next Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST for Ask Adrian Anything ( AAA ): an online participant-driven workshop on the future of events. Though the central core is the AAA session, this is an active learning workshop.
EventMB
MARCH 4, 2022
In this episode of the Event Manager Podcast, we discuss the power and value of mentoring women in the event industry. Our guests are Georgia Suttie, Venue Find Operations Manager at Agiito and Sophie Conlon, Events and Communications Manager at the University of Essex, both currently mentees of the Fast Forward 15 mentoring program. We […]. The post Empowering Women Through Mentoring by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
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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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FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The great thing about technology is that it can help your audience find you in so many different places at once. Whether it’s an event listing on Eventbrite, postings on social media accounts, or your own blog or website, ticket buyers can find your event information as long as you keep your accounts current. Technology, […].
Endless Events
MARCH 3, 2022
A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? How effective is social media marketing anyway? As the 365 community model continues growing in popularity, more event profs will come to realize that social media is, in the Brew Crew’s opinion, boring and predictable.
Expo Pass
MARCH 1, 2022
Virtual meetings make it incredibly easy to meet and connect with your co-workers, clients, business partners, and anyone we work with, day-to-day. . But why do we feel that things still get lost in translation? Or that meetings aren’t always productive? We’ll give you a hint – it’s our meeting habits. Some habits are new, some are old, but almost all of them could use a refresh to make our offices more productive.
EventMB
MARCH 3, 2022
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 was able to draw over 60,000 visitors from 200 countries, representing a threefold increase from 2021’s numbers. Although still behind 2019 attendance levels, these numbers mark a major step forward for the industry. Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 wrapped up on Thursday, with a reported 60,000 attendees joining the in-person […].
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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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FEBRUARY 28, 2022
As the music industry looks toward recovery in 2022, no-shows continue to be one of the most pressing issues music business owners are contending with as they rebuild their businesses. While this is not a new problem for the industry, the issue of no-shows has become much more severe since the pandemic began. Pre-pandemic, no-show […].
Endless Events
MARCH 2, 2022
The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The year-round community model offers a new way to view events. Perhaps one of the biggest perks this paradigm shift brings along is continuous audience engagement – one of the most talked-about pain points for event planners.
EventSource
MARCH 4, 2022
The number of couples who have had to put their wedding plans on hold throughout 2020 and 2021 is staggering. Cue The Pop-Up Chapel Co. – Toronto’s answer to upscale, turnkey, simplified, environmentally sustainable, intimate weddings – all with a charitable twist ! Hosted at Evergreen Brick Works , the venue was apparently working double-time utilizing both The BMO Atrium and Koerner Gardens in order to marry no less than 39 eager couples.
EventMB
MARCH 1, 2022
IMEX is the first major event industry show to exclude Russian participation. In a statement shared on Tuesday across IMEX's social media channels, the IMEX Group has "taken the decision to suspend Russian state enterprises from participating at IMEX in Frankfurt 2022, as a direct result of the current political situation." "We do this with […].
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.
Event Marketer
MARCH 3, 2022
To promote its new thriller series, “Reacher,” Amazon Prime Video mirrored the active, immersive experiences typically found at a fan convention in a traveling outdoor obstacle pop-up that had consumers mimicking missions the show’s lead character, former military sniper “Jack Reacher,” carries out. Dubbed the “Reacher Challenge,” the two-city program took place Jan. 30 at Omni Hotel Battery in Atlanta and Feb. 5 at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 3, 2022
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), recently spoke to AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman about all things Meta, Facebook, Instagram and the metaverse. As it’s still in its infancy, there isn’t much known about the metaverse, although large corporations, such as Nike, Adidas, Disney and Walmart have expressed plans to be a part of the metaverse; JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs believe the metaverse will become a market opportunity valued well into the trillions.
EventSource
MARCH 3, 2022
If you’re looking for a glam wedding that pulls out all the stops, then you’ll love Yasmeen and Mohammed’s big day at DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown. With both traditionally elegant and modern luxe elements, their celebration in love is truly like something out of a dream. Yasmeen’s beautiful look was created by hairstylist Hair by Francesca , make-up artists MinaBeauty Makeup Artist , and nails by Blanca Beauty Bar with a jaw-dropping gown from Blushing Bridal Bo
EventMB
MARCH 3, 2022
Cvent’s earnings call on Thursday confirmed that they’ve had a good year, and they forecast strong growth ahead. As the company moves to invest in expanding its SaaS offerings, will betting on hybrid events pay off? On Thursday, Cvent held its first earnings call since going public. The event management giant pointed to fourth-quarter figures […].
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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.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Technology has been ushered in as the way to do business, and it is here to stay. It’s what Millennials and Gen Z demographics want, and it’s ultimately what is best for business.
Event Industry News
MARCH 3, 2022
Events agency, Crescendo has appointed Suzanne O’Shea to the role of managing director. O’Shea joined Crescendo in September 2020 as operations director and has been instrumental in growing the business since the start. Working across both Crescendo and their team experiences arm, Fruitful, O’Shea has headed up a variety of high-end production projects for brands including Google DeepMind, Salesforce and Chanel.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 2, 2022
Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The PCMA Convening Leaders conference this January offered something no other annual mega-gathering of the association has: virtual interpreters.
EventMB
MARCH 3, 2022
Metaverse events allow attendees to meet online in an embodied, 3D form. Can event organizers fall back on tried and tested face-to-face networking models in this brave new world? For now, new technologies will have to be met with novel approaches. The metaverse promises to transform not only the way we navigate the internet, but […]. The post The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
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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!
MeetingsNet
MARCH 1, 2022
Especially for business events in Eastern Europe, the war clouds a promising rebound from the pandemic. The last two years have been a massive challenge for the meetings industry, and few segments have suffered as much as destination management companies. These on-the-ground specialists in meeting locations around the world have been especially vulnerable to Covid-19 cancellations and postponements—managing ground transportation, off-site events, and special activities for groups is their main s
Event Industry News
MARCH 3, 2022
Hong Kong-based Hoyin Cheung founded interactive virtual event platform Remo in 2018, to ‘humanise the online event experience, and bring people together worldwide’. Triggered by his background in social media and years spent managing remote teams across eight years in marketing, Remo rings the changes. In this episode, Hoyin talks connectivity, what’s stopping us from cultivating online relationships every bit as deep, meaningful and enriching as those that develop in person, developing the ide
The Planner's Lounge
MARCH 1, 2022
One of the most complicated jobs a wedding planner has is to assist a client in the cancellation or postponement of their wedding. Before COVID, this was a rare occurrence. Some planners never dealt with a cancellation or postponement throughout their entire careers. Unfortunately, the pandemic made it a more regular reality for all of us. As we hopefully move toward the post-pandemic years, we should take the lessons learned from COVID to better help our clients with the most unexpected situati
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