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How Music Venues and Concert Promoters Can Pivot to Drive-Ins, Streaming, and Other Formats

Picatic by Eventbrite

As music venues across the country temporarily shuttered in March, Vito Rinaldo, an avid live music goer and retired teacher, wanted to do something to keep the music going — and get artists paid. As the New Yorker watched free livestreams beamed from musicians’ homes on Facebook and YouTube, he felt an element was missing: […].

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1:1 Video Meetings: Foster Real Conversations, Connections & Networking at Online Events

Eventmobi

With EventMobi’s 1:1 video meetings feature, it is now easier than ever for attendees to connect at your virtual event and have meaningful conversations with each other or with sponsors and exhibitors. When planning a virtual event, one of the key questions is how to best facilitate effective online networking. This is something many planners find challenging as they can’t rely on the intimacy of a physical venue.

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Zoom Alternatives for Your Online Event

Attendease

With the sudden change in the event industry forcing events to be canceled, postponed, or brought into an online format, Zoom quickly became the go-to platform for web conferencing world-wide. According to Business of Apps , Zoom daily peak of participants rose from 10M in December 2019 to over 300M in April 2020. However, just as quickly as Zoom increased its popularity, the love phase of this relationship died off just as quickly as it came to be.

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COVID-19, in-person meetings, and wishful thinking

Conferences that Work

This is not an easy post to write. The pandemic’s impact on lives and businesses has been devastating. COVID-19 has virtually eliminated in-person meetings: our industry’s bread and butter. In order to overcome the many significant challenges created by the coronavirus, the meeting industry has made valiant efforts to rethink in-person meetings.

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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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8 Takeaways From the Democratic National Convention Virtual Event

EventMB

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) just wrapped up, and for the first time ever, it was in a virtual event format. Here is an analysis of what happened and what event planners can learn from it. Credit: Alex Hanel/DNCC This year, the DNC was different. Regardless of the political implications of the content, what the […]. The post 8 Takeaways From the Democratic National Convention Virtual Event by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Virtual Event Timeline: How Long Does It Take To Plan?

Endless Events

In good old Endless fashion, it’s time to get real. Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. And there’s a reason we’ve been holding out on this. You see, it’s been a crazy year – no need to dwell on that or explain why. In the early stages of COVID-19, as an industry, it felt like we were slapped across the face and thrown into a fire pit of despair.

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#ThrowbackThursday: 12 Event Design Ideas from Past Summer Benefits

BizBash

While this summer's philanthropic galas and balls were taken off the calendar, that doesn't mean we can't revel in the steal-worthy design ideas of past events.

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5 Factors to Consider Before Cancelling Your Event

EventMB

The coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually every event scheduled after Q1 of 2020, and has forced many to cancel. But with alternative formats and rising competition, is cancelling outright ever the best decision? Here's our take. Event organizers have been under an incredible amount of stress and pressure over the last few months — many […].

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Contactless Event Check-In: How to protect employees and attendees

Event Industry News

Worldwide deliveries for the new normal with selected equipment. The event industry is preparing for the time after event restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic. Use our hardware for contactless check-in. We have expanded our range of accessories to support compliance with hygiene regulations or safety precautions. Check-in stations can be combined with QR code scanners that do not require touching.

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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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RNC Goes In-Person: Hope Or Mistake?

Endless Events

It’s recently been announced that the Republican National Convention will take place in-person. So not virtual, not hybrid , but fully old school. Understandably, this has been received by people all over the country with mixed reactions. Some are in chock. And some are in agreement. Others simply don’t know what to think anymore. But what we want to discuss today is how we should feel from the perspective of event professionals.

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Toronto Restaurants with Stunning Patios that are Perfect for Wedding Ceremonies

EventSource

Patio season opens up loads of opportunities for warm, casual, and intimate outdoor wedding ceremonies! With intimate-style events and micro weddings all the rage these days, many Torontonians are saying their “I do’s” on one of our city’s fabulous restaurant patios! Looking for some ideas? We’ve got your round up of some of the GTA’s prettiest restaurant patios!

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How Event Destinations Are Adapting to a Virtual Market

EventMB

Event planners have arguably never faced more barriers than they do now. If DMCs want to market their destinations successfully, they need to take these challenges into account. As part of our recent Future of the Event Industry virtual event, we spoke with Discover Puerto Rico to learn more about three strategies they’ve developed as […]. The post How Event Destinations Are Adapting to a Virtual Market by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Engine No.4 leads the way with the UK’s first socially distanced live entertainment venues

Event Industry News

Manchester-based events production company, Engine No.4, has spearheaded a series of firsts for the live entertainment industry; launching the UK’s first socially distanced dining concept, Platform 15, at Escape to Freight Island, part of the thrilling regeneration of Depot Mayfield, and the UK’s first socially distanced outdoor gig venue, the Virgin Money Unity Arena in Gosforth Park, Newcastle.

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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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Volunteer Management Software: 12 Apps For Your Nonprofit

InitLive

Volunteers are an integral part of many organizations and nonprofits; in fact, a volunteer team can be the difference between meeting your annual goals and not. Volunteers are an essential part of any nonprofit organization, and like any other part of an organization, they require tools and resources to work effectively and efficiently. Is your organization ready to upgrade your volunteer management process from spreadsheets to software?

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Is it Better to Buy Your Wedding Dress – or is Renting a Better Option?

EventSource

When you first start looking for your perfect dress , you realize that there are about a million options out there! Well, the variety doesn’t stop simply with style! You will also have to decide whether you want to buy, or rent your dress – and since both options come with their pros and cons, we thought we’d make it easy for you to decide! If you’re planning on buying… PRO: It’s yours forever Your wedding is a day that you will remember forever – buying your dress means you get to keep it just

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When to Charge Sales Tax for Virtual Events

EventMB

If virtual events have one undeniable advantage, it’s their potential for a much wider reach than traditional in-person events. The catch is that this expanded scope can mean much more complicated tax implications under US law. The trend toward virtual and hybrid events is only gaining momentum, and learning how to run them effectively will […].

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Majority of events industry anticipates recovery taking “1-2 years”, EventsCase reveals

Event Industry News

Most event professionals believe 1-2 years is a realistic timeframe to recover from COVID-19 following widespread disruption to face-to-face gatherings. A recent poll from leading event technology supplier EventsCase on nearly 500 participants looked to gauge predictions on the industry’s chances of a “full recovery”. The results showed that most professionals (52%) envisage a return to business as usual within the next 1-2 years.

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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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Here’s Some Hybrid Event Inspiration For You!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Hybrid Inspo: 5 Hybrid Event Examples To Inspire Your Process. ? With everything going virtual, make sure you’re up to date with all the information you need to plan a virtual event by downloading our Virtual Events Handbook! Exploratory Events ??. With each passing day, I see a new “type” of event pop up that blows my mind.

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Yvonne and Kevin’s Sweet Whistle Bear Golf Club Wedding

EventSource

With a day decked out in the most stunning blooms, complete with an elegant-yet-cozy reception, you’re going to fall for Yvonne and Kevin’s rustically romantic wedding at Whistle Bear Golf Club ! Amidst the stunning backdrop of the venue the couple created a dreamy garden celebration that was memorable and magical. Thankfully EC3 Moments was on hand to capture each beautiful moment.

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3 Strategies To Help Your Nonprofit Do More With Less

InitLive

This year has been a struggle for every organization, business, and nonprofit around the world. Everyone is now being asked to do more with less, and for most, that's a tall order to meet. This year has been particularly difficult for nonprofits and their fundraising events. With fewer opportunities to bring in donations and more demand for their community programs, some new strategies need to be considered to help weather the storm.

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Latest mia research reveals the true cost of COVID-19 on the sector

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) latest research reveals the business meeting and events sector has been decimated by the impacts of COVID-19 and is urgently calling on government intervention. Compiled following its most recent insight request from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), the research details the huge financial losses, which are largely uncovered by insurance, that have been endured by the industry.

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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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Why Hybrid Events Are Our Immediate Future

Stova

As nearly every industry attempts to shift its processes in response to COVID-19, event planning has been particularly shaken by the pandemic. While there’s no telling what will happen in the long-term future, it’s clear that hybrid events are an immediate solution to the question of how to return to a “new normal.”.

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Turning an In-Person, One-Off Event to Online All the Time

PCMA Convene

When the United Fresh Produce Association canceled its annual convention and expo this past spring, its organizers, like so many others, quickly moved the program online. The scramble proved successful. So successful, in fact, that the association kept it going, turning a one-off event into a 24-hour online platform complete with a permanent expo, social gatherings, and on-demand education.

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4 Cybersecurity Tips for Virtual Events

Glisser

Cyber criminals and other malicious individuals have also picked up on the popularity of virtual events and have begun to exploit them as a method to breach the security of event participants. In fact, the FBI reported that cybercrime reports have almost quadrupled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New headline sponsor for hybrid Event Tech Live (ETL)

Event Industry News

All for all event management software EventsCase is backing ETL’s pivot from 80 per cent physical to wholly hybrid show as headline sponsor. Organisers, exhibitors and audiences want a physical show as much as ever but cost-effective content, input, from interested/interesting companies and individuals everywhere is a proven, invaluable product of the coronavirus shadow.

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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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How to Keep the C-level Engaged In-person and Online

SmartMeetings

When hosting a physical event for executives , the emphasis is often on creating a relaxing atmosphere where C-level leaders feel comfortable enough to share their thoughts and experiences. Exclusive environments in private dining rooms with the finest wines featuring key participants make the networking opportunity valuable for all participants. Now that all that interaction had to be moved online , Hannah Hodkinson, marketing director at The Ortus Club , which produces executive knowledge-shar

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Three Things Every Virtual or Hybrid Special Event Needs

Special Events

Marketing expert D. Channing Muller shares three essentials to make virtual/hybrid special events successful.

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23 Charming Decorations for Your Luxury Event

eventplanner

When it comes to luxury events, it all comes down to attention to detail. Remarkable light installations, comfortable furniture, and soothing colors and interesting patterns are all decoration elements that are key to the attendees’ experience.

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