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Go Forward, Cancel, Postpone, Wash Your Hands, Rinse … and Repeat

Velvet Chainsaw

The disruption to the live events industry due to the Pandemic COVID-19 is unprecedented and impossible to escape. With the mixed messages coming at us from so many different perspectives, it is difficult to gain clarity. What we may believe personally is sometimes in conflict with the practices organization and business leaders decide to follow. So what is the right path?

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CDC Recommendations That Could Impact Your Event

EventMB

COVID-19 has gained a firm foothold in the US, and planners are navigating the treacherous waters between outbreaks and Trump’s European travel ban. Meanwhile, the CDC has released an interim guide to help event professionals get their events ready. Here are the highlights. As COVID-19 is spreading through whole communities at a fast pace, […].

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The Show Must Go On: Rethinking Event Risk Assessment

EventMB

In an unprecedented display of unity, event associations are working together to offer planners support and resources to handle the ramifications of the coronavirus outbreak. But can the show really go on? It’s hard to say yes. Event trade associations are designed to serve as resources to planning professionals. However, the coronavirus outbreak has […].

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Pricing Transparency & Its Importance In The Events Industry

Endless Events

Pricing transparency is one of those hot topics in the events industry. And while everyone knows its importance, not everyone is willing to talk about it. Or to acknowledge that there are plenty of underlying issues related to it. So what better place to start the conversation than Event Brew, the most unapologetic podcast in the industry? Because we only to drink the tea but spill it too – whether it is wages or controversial speakers you have our honest opinions.

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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 Benefits of Using Mobile Member & Event Management

EventBank Insights

When you have an organization that runs events and/or has members to take care of, it can be tough to handle everything when you’re likely on-the-go or running around an event floor hours before an event begins. These days managers are looking towards mobile-first platforms that know the pain of being out of the loop as soon as you leave your desk. Here’s some benefits you could be seeing if you simply had an app that had everything you needed no matter if you’re in a taxi, at the airport, or in

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Grow Your Event Sponsor Opportunities with 8 Activation Ideas

EventMB

Offering functional experiences for sponsorship is one of the most straightforward ways to ensure high brand exposure that really stands out from the sea of logos while providing real value for both attendees and corporate sponsors alike. Global corporate sponsorship reached $65.8 billion in 2018, giving planners a key opportunity to maximize their relationships […].

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Working Smarter With Knowledge

Conferences that Work

A shoutout to Harold Jarche for his continuing explorations and advice about working smarter with knowledge. He’s just made available , under a Creative Commons license, his free downloadable field guide for the networked knowledge worker: Working Smarter Field Guide 2020. All of us require relevant knowledge to work in today’s world. Harold has developed models, frameworks, and practices for creating knowledge management systems that meet our individual unique wants and needs. 

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Need to take your event online NOW?

Gallus Events

We know that there has been a trend for event organisers to take their events online. At Gallus Events, we have been “gently encouraging” other organisers to take their events online for a while, mainly for sustainability reasons, but something has changed: they need to take their event online NOW! How to start what can be a complicated process when taking your events online.

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We’re working together to support our Nashville community

Picatic by Eventbrite

Nashville is home to around 1,000 Eventbrite and Postmates employees, making it an important city not just for the two companies, but for the many customers they serve. So when the devastating tornado hit on Tuesday morning, our teams jumped into action to do what we could to help not just our own family of […].

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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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Insurance Companies Limit Event Coverage for Coronavirus

EventMB

If you’re thinking about adding coronavirus coverage to your next event’s insurance policy, you’re already too late. Mirroring their reaction to terrorism clauses following 9/11, insurance companies have gone into lockdown, making it practically impossible to add epidemic coverage to your event policy if it’s not already in place. The best way to protect […].

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Managing the impact of COVID-19 on your events and conferences – a free webinar

Eventinterface

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. There is a lot of confusing information out there, and that results in panic and erratic decision making that may have a long-term impact.

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Events Of The Future: How To Plan A Virtual Event

Endless Events

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. So today, we’re diving deeper. Because we figured it’s high time to actually get into tactical tips related to events that don’t adhere to the in-person model.

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How Innovative Wellness Events are Marketing in 2020

Picatic by Eventbrite

Tiffany Wright calls Oakland, California, a “social impact space.” So what better place to launch an event for black women to come together and have meaningful discussions in a nurturing environment? The “Black and Beautiful Women’s Brunch” was the first event thrown by Wright’s social enterprise, Coco Coalition. The organization has now gone on to […].

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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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Switching to a Virtual Event? Here’s What You Should Know

Event Age by Swapcard

The events industry has found itself facing a unique challenge. Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), many global events have been canceled, postponed or have decided to go virtual. Adaptability is key during this uncertain time and the events industry community must come together and stand united against the outbreak. Adaptability is key to staying resilient.

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Managing the impact of COVID-19 on your events and conferences – a free webinar

Eventinterface

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. There is a lot of confusing information out there, and that results in panic and erratic decision making that may have a long-term impact.

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Virtual Events Will Be Key in 2020  – Here’s How to Transition Yours 

Guidebook

In recent days we’ve seen some of the largest conferences and summits in the world decide to move to virtual events. Microsoft, Google, and even presidential candidates are switching formats in light of COVID-19. Thinking about converting your upcoming event into a virtual format? Great idea! We believe virtual events are a smart way to inform your audience – but we also believe moving to virtual requires adjustments.

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Join TOGETHER and be STRONG – Let us be a contingency network in times of uncertainty

Event Industry News

IELA passionately believes in the considerable social and economic power of face-to-face exhibitions and events and remains committed to the industry. We know that the negative long-term effects of speculation, hype and overreaction will not only cause direct harm to this sector but also have repercussions on our local communities and business as a whole. .

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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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What Event Planners Need to Know About COVID-19

Eventsforce

It is a fact now. COVID-19 – the new coronavirus – is having a drastic impact on our industry globally. In fact, 49% of event planners have said the virus has already had an impact on their events – according to a poll from Eventsforce this week. With so many articles churning out by the minute across industry sites, blogs and news outlets, we’ve put together this post to help you separate fact from fiction and give you some guidance on what key things you need to think about when m

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7 Events for Green Color Scheme Inspiration

BizBash

As an ode to St. Patrick's Day, try your luck at tackling a green color scheme with ideas from these vibrant events.

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We pledge our tech against Coronavirus: 8 ways to fight the disease

Oveit

More and more people are being reported as infected with the COVID-19 virus which causes the Coronavirus Disease. As many communities all across […]. The post We pledge our tech against Coronavirus: 8 ways to fight the disease appeared first on Oveit.com.

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DBpixelhouse calls for more support for the event industry amid coronavirus

Event Industry News

Event production company, DBpixelhouse, is lobbying the UK government to offer more economic support to businesses and individuals in the event industry. It has been met with praise from the industry so far, gaining 11,500 signatures within 15 hours of going live. It now has over 25,000 signatures. Marketing manager, Matt Rakowski, said: “The reason behind starting this is to raise awareness of how hard our industry is being hit.

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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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Venues, Organizers Donate Food From Canceled Meetings

PCMA Convene

Chefs serve victims of and first responders to the Nashville tornadoes in early March. Food service provider Levy partnered with the non-profit Food Rescue US to donate and deliver the food leftover from the canceled Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Takeaways: Meeting planners should look to their food service partners for ideas on donating leftover food from events canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak or other reasons.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

This International Women’s Day, we would like to raise a toast to the empowerment and diversity in our events industry. In this blog, we are representing the industry’s brightest minds that are renowned for their own contributions and the work they are doing. They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers.

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A different way to connect festival sponsors with attendees

Oveit

During a festival, sponsors contribute to the attendee experience and entertainment. It’s very unlikely to attend a large festival without noticing heavy signs […]. The post A different way to connect festival sponsors with attendees appeared first on Oveit.com.

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4 Ways to Plan Eco-Friendly Events

Event Planning BluePrint

Events often generate a large amount of unnecessary waste, adding to an already concerning amount produced each year around the world. With sustainability and social responsibility being on the top of minds today, more and more event planners are taking action , turning their event “green” in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. An Eco-friendly or green event takes into consideration the environmental impact of all aspects of an event to help maintain the environment.

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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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Business Travel Sector to Take a $820 Billion Virus-Related Revenue Hit: Survey

Skift

A man wearing a face mask passes by empty ticket counters at the Daegu Airport in Daegu, South Korea. The coronavirus outbreak has caused a sharp slowdown in global business travel as more companies suspend or cancel travel due to Covid-19 concerns. Kim Hyun-tae / Associated Press Skift Take: While China accounts for nearly half of the losses in the global business travel sector to date, the coronavirus impact on the sector is likely to deepen as more companies in the U.S. and Europe nix travel

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Get Creative: How To Use Heat Maps For Events & Conferences!

Endless Events

It’s time to tackle one of the hottest trends of the year, heat maps for events! So, you already know that here at Endless we love discussing event trends. And if this is your cup tea, then make sure you are up to speed with our complete guide for 2020 , as well as all the marketing , design , and technology trends we’ve covered so far! But today, it’s time for heat maps to take the stage.

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Organizing events with millennials in mind

Oveit

Millennials or Generation Y as others like to call them, were born between 1982 and 2000. In the US, millennials represent half of […]. The post Organizing events with millennials in mind appeared first on Oveit.com.

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