Attendease

JANUARY 5, 2021

Virtual events are part of today’s new normal. In fact, the virtual event platform market is predicted to skyrocket, with Travel News Daily reporting how enterprises are now pivoting towards hosting virtual events instead of in-person ones to adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic. Check your tech.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 13, 2020

To have to pivot to such modalities overnight — assuming they are even feasible for the specific meetings in question — is having a huge impact on every aspect of the meeting industry. When your present circumstances and potential future dramatically change, feeling fear is a normal and healthy response.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

We all either lost our jobs or had to pivot and move our events online. Either way, it was a major shock to our professional and personal lives and I’m concerned it might not be as easy for us to “get back to normal” as quickly as we all would hope. I’ve been producing events for the last twenty years. Logically it makes sense.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With COVID-19 and the event industry pivoting from in-person to virtual formats, we saw a big shift from a pricing standpoint. But the uncertainty around event pricing models isn’t new. This change in pricing mentality brought yet another challenge to the industry. Here are five the key takeaways from this conversation.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 2, 2022

In the early days of 2020, many event organizers had to make a quick pivot to offer virtual-only conferences. But this pivot came with a number of benefits, too. Now, we have thankfully found a new normal, where in-person events are no longer impossible. Hybrid Events are here to stay.

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Event Farm

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Event planning has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic—from cancellations and postponements to the new wave of virtual and hybrid events, event planners had to pivot quickly in order to stay afloat. After three long years of constant changes and new challenges around every corner, it’s time to take a breath. .

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As Roland Swenson, SXSW CEO & Co-Founder put it, “Today we find ourselves contending with what it’s like to adjust to a new normal that is anything but. Want to learn how event planners are adjusting -- and even thriving -- in this “new normal”? How do you turn a speaker’s spare room into a stage?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2020

How COVID-19 has triggered new ways of thinking, how Marr pivoted to find fertile new pastures live streaming content on LinkedIn and YouTube, to the tune of 20,000-strong audiences. And how hybrid events, online reach coupled to a physical event, will be the new/better than normal.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2020

All for all event management software EventsCase is backing ETL’s pivot from 80 per cent physical to wholly hybrid show as headline sponsor. Jose Bort, CEO at EventsCase, says: “Hybrid events are the ´new normality´. Hybrid is here to stay. Launched in London eight years ago, EventsCase is a white-label software.

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GEVME

JULY 17, 2021

The event industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technology. The winners of this digital pivot will be the event agencies that are able to differentiate themselves by creating unique virtual experiences. Once organisers learn how to leverage new technologies, costs will come down. COVID-19 changed it all.

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GEVME

JULY 17, 2021

The event industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technology. The winners of this digital pivot will be the event agencies that are able to differentiate themselves by creating unique virtual experiences. Once organisers learn how to leverage new technologies, costs will come down. COVID-19 changed it all.

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Attendease

APRIL 5, 2021

Hybrid events are not new – if you think about it, you have likely participated in many hybrid events in the past. For those who were not managing hybrid events pre-pandemic, being forced to pivot into this format can be scary. Some conferences were already offering hybrid formats prior to the pandemic.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2021

Event Tech Live (ETL) will make its debut in the States and Canada next week June 8 – 10. The packed agenda boasts 100 + educational sessions, 125 expert speakers and over 50 exhibitors showcasing the very best tech solutions from around the globe. See the full agenda here. Claim your FREE VIP ticket now.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2020

It feels like the events industry was cruising down the highway at normal speed and suddenly got into a big, fatal wreck. The pivot to virtual meetings has been swift and encouraging, but so far, few have monetized these virtual events. In the meetings and events industry, we’re all hurting right now.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 20, 2021

A product of demand from Event Tech Live attendees and customers on both sides of the pond, ETL USA & Canada will replicate the content and new technology onus of the UK show with a steer towards the solutions helping organisers to keep hosting events through the pandemic and, ultimately, the pivot back to some sort of normal.

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The Event Concierge

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Pandemic of 2020 Brings on New Terminology. COVID-19 and the Pandemic of 2020 has introduced us to some new lingo. Just as the meetings and events industry, as well as hospitality in general, has their own set of phrases and terms, it seems like the pandemic created some new phrases too. What about “the new normal”?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As the world of events continues to pivot, we see a rush of technology solutions popping with the promise of seamless virtual events. Some event professionals may have found new jobs; some haven't. But most of the conversation is being driven by marketers who have an agenda, not actual event experts.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our industry’s long-awaited pivot from in-person to virtual has been a real sight to behold. Some players have emerged even stronger than before, applying careful consideration to their new environment and proving that we really are on the cusp of innovation with what many deemed a stopgap. Timing is key. Multiple account sign-ups.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 5, 2020

IDEO’s Business Pivot Challenge report identifies five “opportunity areas for business adaptation” after the pandemic that suggest ideas for the events industry, too. The ways that we work, learn, and live have been drastically disrupted by the pandemic, and it’s quite possible they will never return to “normal.”.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

And for those who were too young at the time, it wasn’t just the original attacks that got everyone freaked out; it was anthrax sent to news organizations, daily color-coded alert levels, rumors of suspicious cars and packages everywhere, etc. [And But what exactly will this ‘new normal’ look like, and when and how will we get there?

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Attendease

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With COVID-19 and the event industry pivoting from in-person to virtual formats, we saw a big shift from a pricing standpoint. But the uncertainty around event pricing models isn’t new. This change in pricing mentality brought yet another challenge to the industry. Here are five key takeaways from this conversation.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2020

We must pivot to transition our normally in-person events to virtual platforms , maintain a connection with our communities, and bring in revenue to support our organizations. Here are seven critical areas to focus on as you pivot your in-person events online. Most meeting planners are in a world of upheaval right now.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The year 2022 was supposed to be a new start, a move back to in-person events, and a return to some semblance of normality. Here are their thoughts, and it’s not all bad news! The emergence of the Omicron variant has put plans on hold, or at least reignited that sense of uncertainty.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Your biggest problem, in fact, has been keeping up with the increasing flow of RFPs and new inquiries, on top of all the repeat event work. A more mainstream view, however, is that this is temporary, that things will be back to normal in the summer, the fall at the latest. Howard Givner. Let’s set the scene. Another record year.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

The most recent survey of businesses from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), conducted 9-22 March, showed that 29% of businesses who responded were cutting staff levels in the short term and 47% of businesses reported lower than normal levels of turnover. To survive the crisis, small businesses need to act quickly.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Lockdown came just two weeks from a big event for Madolyn Grove so she and the Hearst team had to pivot fast, which meant going in largely blind to the virtual world. Thick with those learnings, she has gone on to deliver six digital events this year. The advice for digital novices? Event Tech Live continues 2-6th November, register here.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

More Industry Tips: From FX to Ruffles, Brands Weigh in on Contingency Planning for New-era Events. Event marketers today are grappling with the rising cost of event services, extensive shipping delays and labor shortages. So we tapped five brands for their pro tips on making the most of event budgets in 2023 and beyond.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 18, 2021

They spent countless hours learning all the new virtual event platforms – attending nearly three dozen seminars for virtual event production! They spent countless hours learning all the new virtual event platforms – attending nearly three dozen seminars for virtual event production! Even during a global pandemic. Virtual Gatherings.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed.

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GEVME

MARCH 17, 2022

Apart from publishing information and news around the world of business and policy development, Eco-Business also releases research papers, press releases, whitepapers, events and high-quality content for its partners and clients centred around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and core sustainability topics.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

If you’re organizing the event, consider how you can pivot to a virtual setting, and convey your plan to attendees when they secure their spots. Preparing for the New Normal. The costs of these new protocols will likely be the burden of attendees. However, this is a new opportunity for showcasing your brand.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2021

Together with the rest of the world, she had to make a quick pivot to virtual events last year. ” Last year was all about adjusting to the new normal, and the biggest lesson Kristin took away was the power of listening. Today’s guest is somebody with years of experience and a lot of charisma.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Another week, another inspiring story about pivoting to virtual events! Now that the industry has come to terms with the so-called “new normal”, we want to bring the best stories to the forefront. On this week’s #EventIcons, we introduce yet another incredible tale of pivoting. Press play to find out!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

A chief strategy officer is probably best placed to deliver this objective and will play a pivotal role in ensuring it is this at the heart of how future events are designed and delivered. This “connectivity boost” has meant more than just an influx of new internet users. Growing Need for Chief Strategy Officers.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 7, 2021

He created new shows, including “Community Keynotes,” one on dating and a modern take on “The Newlywed Game.”. He created new shows, including “Community Keynotes,” one on dating and a modern take on “The Newlywed Game.”. That added a whole new level of stress and connection. Amani Roberts. Co-producer, “Community Keynotes”.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

Consumers have pivoted quickly to digital but there is still a need for physical shopping. The acceleration of virtual runway shows during the pandemic — which would normally take place physically in the major fashion cities of London, Milan, New York, and Paris — have changed the dynamic between designers and their constituents.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I remember chatting with friends at the annual Meetings Industry Council of Colorado event this past March, talking about having a break for a month or so until events would, as we assumed, ramp up back to normal levels. Even as the beginning of the pandemic took shape, none of us could fathom what the rest of the year would hold.

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