BizBash

MAY 13, 2020

A group of event pros recently created a design-forward take on drive-by graduation and prom celebrations. Their next challenge? Brand activations.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2020

Virtual events have gained a lot of ground in the industry over the last few months, and many of the benefits and best practices learned from successful applications won't soon be forgotten. Here's how to leverage virtual event strategies once live events return. Although countries are now slowly starting to loosen lockdown measures, the […]. The post Hybrid Events Are the Immediate Future of the Event Industry by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Planning Pod

MAY 15, 2020

When most people think of the challenges of planning virtual events , their mind usually jumps to all the event technology they must quickly learn and put into action. And to be honest, the technological challenges of virtual events can be intimidating … although with some practice and solid processes in place, they are easily overcome. However, what often turns out to be a much bigger obstacle to hosting a successful virtual event is attendee engagement, and for one big reason: it is so much mo

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MAY 15, 2020

Emanuel Yekutiel envisioned a people-powered meeting place with a rich social activism component. Then he built it. Manny’s soon became a vibrant venue on the busy corner of 16th and Valencia in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. A combination restaurant, political bookshop, and civic events space, Manny’s brings in all sorts of individuals […].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

Why implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom? I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. Why? Because participants love these meetings ! Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A.

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EventMB

MAY 11, 2020

Germany and China just gave the go-ahead to restart trade shows. As planners and owners rush to restart their events, will attendees show up? Michael Webber attended CES in Las Vegas on Jan 21, 2020. He was part of that large group of attendees that caught the ‘CES flu,’ the bug that every year […]. The post Events Are Reopening. Will Attendees Show Up?

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MAY 11, 2020

“‘We can’t live without Daybreaker.’” Radha Agrawal, the CEO of the effervescent morning dance party Daybreaker, heard this refrain over and over from fans around the world as governments shuttered gatherings to stop the spread of COVID-19. So a week after they were forced to shut down their international in-person events, Agrawal and her team […].

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Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

Many event organisers and event companies are seeking out the best online training courses for online events and there are a lot on offer. We have searched far and wide to find the five best training courses for online events. . We have five great options for any event planner who wants to re-skill to be able to run great online events. In selecting these courses we judged them on the following criteria: Run by organisations not trying to sell you something else.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

Planning and managing an event requires effort, dedication, and a lot of attention. With the progress of time and technology, events alike are also becoming more complex to plan and manage. And when it comes to organizing online events in 2020, apart from event planning skills, it requires the knowledge of online event management tools and technology.

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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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EventMB

MAY 12, 2020

Eventbrite announced a massive hit to its revenue during its latest earnings call. The news comes after the announcement of a substantial restructuring of its workforce that saw 45% of its employees laid off. What does the future look like for the ticketing giant? Eventbrite just reported a very painful quarter performance. Many analysts […]. The post Eventbrite’s $146 Million First-Quarter Loss Signals Rocky Path Ahead by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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MAY 12, 2020

Over the past two months, the world has been united and consumed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The massive disruption to the live experience economy has been devastating and relentless. The daily challenges can feel insurmountable and yet there is a bright light of resilience in our community. Eventbrite was founded with the vision of […].

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Planning Pod

MAY 12, 2020

Even before COVID-19, virtual events were a hot topic in the events industry because they offer the ability to reach a wider audience, save money on venue space and travel expenses and offer an overall logistically simpler experience. With the significant impact that the coronavirus and social distancing orders have had upon our world, the conversations surrounding virtual events have moved from a nice idea to a literal necessity.

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Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

Many event organisers and event companies are seeking out the best online training courses for virtual events and there are a lot on offer. We have searched far and wide to find the five best training courses for online events. . We have five great options for any event planner who wants to re-skill to be able to run great virtual events. In selecting these courses we judged them on the following criteria: Run by organisations not trying to sell you something else.

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EventMB

MAY 13, 2020

While some areas are reopening gradually, many others approach the future with trepidation. Virtual events remain the safest option, and planners must find reliable event tech for a format that is, for many, unfamiliar. Here are 20 questions to ask to your tech vendor to help you choose the most appropriate platform for your next […]. The post The 20 Questions You Need to Ask at the Tech Demo for Your Virtual Event by Veronique Colombani appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 14, 2020

Your body needs work outs. Your brain needs ‘Work Ins’. With over 1 million people tuning in to his meditations every week – author of “Think Like a Monk”, Jay Shetty has been a hugely popular global voice of calm during lockdown. In this 60minute Work In session with Jay Shetty he’ll be sharing: How […]. The post Work In with Jay Shetty appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Endless Events

MAY 15, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: All About That Money, Honey: How To Create Your Virtual Event Budget: Calculator Included! Live Stream Dream Team: How To Live Stream Your Event. ? Need more help with your virtual event budget? We’ve got you covered. Here is our free virtual event budget calculator. A Virtual Concert On Mother’s Day ??. This Mother’s Day was a bit of a challenge.

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EventBank Insights

MAY 14, 2020

The new work-at-home trends spurred by COVID-19 has placed events entirely online as webinars, and it’s quickly become a more readily apparent investment by companies and organizations to replace in-person events. What’s severely lacking in a lot of webinars however is the ability to allow attendees to network with one another. The Issue with Webinars.

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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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EventMB

MAY 14, 2020

As the industry continues to embrace the full potential of virtual events, planners find themselves with a new array of challenges. How do you keep remote attendees’ attention while they’re at home amid distractions? How do you deliver the production value people expect from a professional operation? How do you charge for an event […]. The post Managing the Virtual Experience [Free Report] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2020

With the many challenges of having had to move completely online in the current environment, University of Westminster’s event management students are here to help. The BA Hons Tourism and Events Management students are about to graduate. Currently, they are all looking for opportunities to apply their knowledge and the experience they have gained during their studies.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean? Let us paint a vivid picture for you: as a pandemic sweeps the world, the events industry suffers. But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events. And as days pass, there is only one certainty all of us can agree on.

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Eventtia

MAY 13, 2020

Running an online event comes with a set of challenges. Apart from deciding the structure of your online event and the way you’ll organize the online sessions, you also have to “sell” the idea to your potential speakers.

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Bizzabo

MAY 13, 2020

Looking for the best virtual event software out there? Here are 30 questions that will help you find and purchase the perfect solution for all your virtual needs. The impact of the novel coronavirus has been far-reaching, accelerating the need for many event professionals to shift from in-person events to virtual events and hybrid experiences. As most of the world continues to practice social distancing or some form of shelter-in-place, resilient event professionals are opening their event progr

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Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2020

Venue Search London has some great up-to-date insights into London corporate event buyers’ sentiment around their event plans for the Autumn and Christmas seasons. You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill. You can see the main survey findings below, but it’s important to explain the Survey method before you look at the data here.

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EventSource

MAY 14, 2020

If you’re a lover of rustic romance (with a dash of glam and grace), then you’ll definitely want to check out Sarah and Andrew’s breathtaking wedding at Cambium Farms. Orchestrated by the talented minds at Lovely in Lace Events & Co. , this country chic celebration has it all: vintage details, beautiful blooms, and down home goodness.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 12, 2020

Over the past two months, the world has been united and consumed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The massive disruption to the live experience economy has been devastating and relentless. The daily challenges can feel insurmountable and yet there is a bright light of resilience in our community. Eventbrite was founded with the vision of […]. The post Charting a Path Forward, Together appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

Despite the overwhelming desire to get back to normal life, most meeting planners know events will never be quite the same again. Once in-person mass gatherings were restricted, virtual conferences and meetings immediately became the only viable option. That experience won’t just go away. Those responsible for events need to evolve to meet that new reality.

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2020

Last week London based event agency Eventify celebrated their second birthday after a momentous year which has seen them deliver over 800 hours of events for more than 11,000 guests in 14 worldwide locations. Events included a Studio 54 inspired company ball, a festival themed Christmas party and a product launch at the Tower of London. Started in 2018, Eventify is the creation of Rebecca Thomas and Samantha Burton, who both have experience working in London agencies and flagship venues as well

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Endless Events

MAY 11, 2020

We’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting the history of event tech! And what better place to do it than the Event Tech Podcast? Over the course of several episodes, we’ve covered everything event tech-related. From Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to cybersecurity for events and virtual event platform reviews , this podcast has done it all.

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