Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. Discover how they created memorable experiences, facilitated networking and delivered inspiring general sessions. Understand the strategy behind transforming a 3-day event into an 8-week virtual experience that launched their new digital vault.
Picatic by Eventbrite
AUGUST 31, 2020
Learn how to use Eventbrite’s add-ons feature. When Britteny Floyd-Mayo, aka Trap Yoga Bae, hosts one of her high-energy vinyasa flow yoga classes at venues across the country, she sticks around after to chat with attendees and sell branded t-shirts and tote bags. Merchandise makes up a key part of her revenue — she typically […].
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 31, 2020
Please stop treating adults like children at your conferences. (For an exception, see the end of this post.). With children there’s an argument for broadcast-style learning. Schools originally developed as establishments for improving the efficiency of oral communication of information. They did this by bringing many students together, so they could learn simultaneously from one teacher.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Skift CEO Rafat Ali published a piece last week on how the event industry is facing its Napster moment. Is the industry really doomed in favor of virtual events? Not really, but change is required. I was watching a documentary on the phenomenon of the hikikomori. If you are not familiar, it is about kids […]. The post Events Are Not Dead, But They Need to Change by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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GEVME
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Stay on top of the latest and discover how to successfully run an online digital exhibition with everything you need to know about the best tools and tips in 2020. You can find that many libraries, art galleries, and even museums are digitalizing and making available online their collections that you could, have otherwise only seen in person if you were to visit.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Initially launched by PLASA in response to calls from its membership, the #WeMakeEvents campaign aims to raise awareness around the current plight of the live events sector and how it urgently needs financial support in order to survive the Covid-19 crisis. The initial response has been fantastic, including a collective Day of Action on 11th August with creative expressions across the country, including over 700 buildings lit up in red and other activities that culminated with 4,000 socially dis
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Social distancing has been both the crux of Covid-19 safety measures and the single biggest bane to events, but new research suggests that the six-foot rule needs revising: planners may be more restricted in some ways, less in others. Here's why. Although ‘social distancing’ is a term that dates back to 2003, it didn’t enter […]. The post Do We Really Need to Stay 6 Feet Apart at Events?
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 31, 2020
There’s no question that the world of events has been dramatically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing concerns about large groups of in-person gatherings. Event marketers have been challenged with how to pivot quickly and keep business going and pipeline numbers up with virtual events for now, and hybrid events in the future, as the pandemic will have a rolling impact on logistics, location, sponsorships and attendance.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Live Events Coalition has been making waves around the industry. After a pandemic almost put a complete stop to the industry, a group of people knew something had to be done. And so, they rallied together in the name of the events industry and all of the people who found themselves jobless and hopeless without a single warning. But what exactly is the Live Events Coalition?
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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
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Twelve of the leading event agencies have put their support behind the creation of isla , a new industry organisation that will support businesses to implement consistent standards of environmental impact, measurement and management of events. isla has outlined its core objective of ‘accelerating the event industry’s transition to a sustainable future’ with the collaboration between agencies, brands, suppliers and in-house departments at the heart of its strategy.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Even with many face-to-face events on hiatus, event planners still have to think about maintaining audience engagement while making plans for future in-person events. Destinations that wholly embrace the pivot to virtual respond to these needs by creatively adapting their core services to online platforms. Although international travel may be severely limited right now, many […].
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Is it possible to turn a layoff into an opportunity? The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost and more notices may be on the horizon. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions.
ePly
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
What can grab an eight-second attention span? That’s the question you’re really going to have to ask yourself if you want to bring Generation Z to your next event. Speaking as a member of Gen Z myself, I know we are a tough crowd to please.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Showcase AVi’s events have been pushing creative boundaries for over 20 years and now they are doing the same with technology, not that they were slackers in that department before. Our industry is facing new challenges on a daily basis to create experiences that match the buzz and atmosphere of a live event, but that also comply with current government guidelines and regulations.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2020
As rapid testing debuts in airports, the events industry watches on to assess the implications for live in-person meetings. We spoke to Carlos-Henri Ferré of E25Bio, a company planning to produce an at-home rapid test solution, to get his take. The event industry does not seem to have its eyes on the ball when […]. The post The Case for Rapid Covid Testing to Accelerate the Event Industry’s Recovery by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Two groups, the Genetics Society of America (GSA) and the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), increased the audience size of their 2020 scientific meetings that went virtual. The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence had planned an in-person conference in April that would have drawn “a few hundred attendees,” the institute’s associate director, Russ Altman, M.D., Ph.D., told Science, the magazine published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, earl
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Drumming Up Business: Virtual Events For Lead Generation: A Powerful Tool You Should Use! ? Are you struggling with virtual attendance? Maybe you’re not successfully integrating your event into people’s lives. You should watch our Virtual Event/Life Balance webinar to find out how to achieve attendee bliss! Inside Lands and the VMAs show us how it’s done ??.
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 Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has successfully delivered six exhibitions over the course of just five weeks in China – a key territory for the business where it is one of the largest exhibition organisers in operation. The safe running of numerous face-to-face events across key verticals in the wake of Covid-19 has been heralded as a positive indicator for a wider recovery in the global events industry whilst also clearly demonstrating the capacity for live business e
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 31, 2020
I know the meetings industry looks dark right now and the future is unclear. COVID-19 is real and it is devastating. I lived through contracting it and it sucked. A lot of talented people are losing their jobs because of the need to pause meetings to slow the spread of the virus. The loss of that intellectual capital is devastating. But perhaps there is another way to look at the situation.
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on businesses around the globe. With the push to limit physical contact and transmission, it’s no wonder that many large-scale events have been canceled for the year. However, these cancellations, like many other disruptions, are costing various industries millions. There’s still a lot of uncertainty about the post-pandemic future.
Stova
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
A hybrid event is one that combines a face-to-face (F2F) event at a physical location with a “virtual” online component for remote attendees. Hybrids will likely see widespread adoption as F2F meetings reemerge from the pandemic for a number of reasons: Some attendees may not wish to travel to the event for fear of contagion or other health and safety concerns.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
By Liz Lathan, CMP, CEO Haute Dokimazo. The digital transformation of the events industry came rapidly, without warning and without an invitation. While we didn’t RSVP to this global event, we do what most do to make the most of our situation: We Adapt. Where are you in your virtual event journey? Level 1: Webinars QUICK! Take your event content that was supposed to be at your conference and turn it into a series of webinars!
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 31, 2020
Despite lively faux convention-center environments, virtual solutions don’t quite meet the standards or ROI of in-person trade shows. 3D-like virtual solutions — complete with avatars and faux convention-center environments — are probably the closest we can get to replicating the physical trade-show environment. But while these solutions might work for low-cost consumer events like Comic-Con, they’re not best suited for business events.
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Give us all the modern elegance vibes, please! Photographer Avenue Photo and Tracey M Events put a clean and contemporary twist on traditional elegance to show off the luxurious setting of ‘The Parlour’ at Alderlea. This editorial shoot showcases clean lines and delicate details to create a romantic, yet sophisticated vibe. Get ready for this Pin-worthy gallery!
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
(2 Minute Read). Virtual events are happening. Everyday. Everywhere. They may not be perfect, but they are definitely working — creating experiences that are real, funny, and actually kinda cool. We took a look at 3 big events — the DNC, Comic-Con, and WWDC, and made some notes on what really popped off of the screen. The Democratic National Convention.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The festival of all things trucks, Truckfest, was held at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, over the Sunday and Monday of the August Bank Holiday and saw over 6,000 visitors per day come to the two day show to see more than 1000 trucks, and with over 500 camping pitches at the event. Organised by Live Promotions the annual event is usually held over the May Bank Holiday but was rolled back to the end of August, in the hope that it would be possible to develop and impleme
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 31, 2020
Some planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard survey said they use multiple platforms for the digital conferences they plan. When Convene asked respondents to the latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Survey if they were satisfied with tech solutions for digital meetings, more than half — 61 percent — said yes. Of those who said they were satisfied in the Aug. 17-20 survey, the overwhelming majority reported combining at least two or more platforms to produce online events.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Just as there are plenty of different ways to record video from the comfort of your home , so too are there plenty of ways to get started with live-streaming. However, while most of us are comfortable enough using our phones and laptops to communicate over video, finding your way with live-streaming for online events can seem a lot more daunting. In fact, research by EventMB shows that the biggest challenge for 21% of online event organisers is a lack of tech knowledge.
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