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Events play a crucial role in companies’ business strategy as they facilitate building relationships with their audience. They are an opportunity to learn more about the attendees, their needs and create better products or offers based on that knowledge and thus run an efficient sales process. MORE
Chapter 44 of my book The Power of Participation explains how facilitators use participatory voting to provide public information about viewpoints in the room, and pave the way for further discussion. In particular, we often use participatory voting to assess consensus. MORE
Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. It should just exist as content that has long tail.” MORE
The events industry has had a tough year to say the least, but these challenging times have also inspired some huge achievements and innovations in virtual events. MORE
I lead global sales at Swapcard and have been working in event technology for 7 years. I've dealt with some of the largest and most sophisticated event organizers across many exhibition and corporate clients. I have heard a lot of discussion around hybrid events and what that means (or doesn't mean). MORE
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was about mid-March when I came up from my basement office, found my wife in the living room and said, “You know, I think this could be bad.”. The virus?”. Brandt Krueger. Yes, but specifically for events. I mean really bad.” MORE
The rise of innovation with v irtual events brings an interesting side effect: It ha s reset audience expectations of what online event programming should be. Gone are the days where a simply produced Zoom webinar will fly with attendees. MORE
In 2020, event creators like you hosted more than one million online events on Eventbrite. When we surveyed a subset of those creators in March 2021, the vast majority (94%) said they opt to use Zoom for their virtual experiences on Eventbrite. MORE
2021 F&B Trends. For planners and chefs alike, last year seemed like the end of the world as we know. But, what do the experts say about F&B in 2021? Read on for trending flavors, practices and more. Essential F&B: Embrace the Alternative. MORE
What separates a good event from the best event of the summer? Some people will say the food; others will say entertainment. When you think about it, it's all about providing an exceptional experience to everyone involved and standing out from the crowd. MORE
If you’ve ever dreamed of a lavish, romantic affair for your special day, look no further than Julie and Ben’s stunning wedding at Berkeley Church & Field House. MORE
The Brooklyn-based cultural magazine BOMB Magazine is well-known for featuring interviews with prominent figures from the theater, the visual arts, and the music scene. MORE
Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, not all hybrid meeting formats fit every event. In the latest Business Events Industry Dashboard survey , conducted March 22-25, we asked meeting organizers to share how they plan to design their upcoming hybrid events. MORE
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Analytics company Hotjar uses NextRetreat to book its annual gatherings. NextRetreat Skift Take: The methods for booking a suitable corporate retreat these days still feel very experimental, with so many nuances to consider. But the rewards will be there for the platforms that get it right. MORE
Building a successful event is a multi-faceted process that requires selecting the right theme, building connections with sponsors, generating buzz, and ultimately selling tickets. MORE
As the world reopens and people start to gather again, Eventbrite wants to celebrate, amplify, and support you, the resilient makers and doers of the event community. MORE
The truth is, virtual events offer businesses incomparable access to qualified leads and a much higher potential for closing business. All event planners have to do is show the value of virtual event platforms to their sponsors. Event Experiences Event Community Event Tech MORE
For well over a year, we’ve consulted with dozens of associations on their go/no-go event strategies. One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. MORE
With a breathtaking venue and elegant, modern touches, Jessica and Anthony’s wedding at Chateau Le Parc has our hearts beating with delight at very gorgeous detail. The high school sweethearts enlisted the genius of coordinator Blush Events to help make their wedding day dreams come true. MORE
When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. MORE
Few industries have undergone the kind of upheaval that the event industry has recently. COVID-19 has prompted the need to establish completely new safety requirements for events, and understanding the terminology and regulations can be overwhelming. MORE
In today’s episode of #EventIcons, we fix our eyes on the future and talk about post-COVID events. But let’s not leap headlong into how things used to be. After all, we’ve all grown, learned, and changed so much in the past year. MORE
If you pivoted into virtual events over this past year, you know that creating an engaging virtual environment for your audience isn’t as straightforward as with in-person events. MORE
At first glance, it might seem like a hybrid event is pretty straightforward. You take virtual, you take in-person, and bada bing bada boom, you got yourself a hybrid experience! Well, sort of. MORE
Some aspects of in-person events often prove difficult to replicate in a virtual event setting — most notably, the ability to offer meaningful connection and networking opportunities. MORE
Cryptocurrencies seem to be having one of their biggest moments so far. Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency company to make its stock market debut this week, valued at more than $85 billion. MORE
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APRIL 20, 2021
As the world reopens and people start to gather again, Eventbrite wants to celebrate, amplify, and support you, the resilient makers and doers of the event community.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 19, 2021
Chapter 44 of my book The Power of Participation explains how facilitators use participatory voting to provide public information about viewpoints in the room, and pave the way for further discussion. In particular, we often use participatory voting to assess consensus.
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Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 14, 2021
For well over a year, we’ve consulted with dozens of associations on their go/no-go event strategies. One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 13, 2021
In 2020, event creators like you hosted more than one million online events on Eventbrite. When we surveyed a subset of those creators in March 2021, the vast majority (94%) said they opt to use Zoom for their virtual experiences on Eventbrite.
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Glisser
APRIL 19, 2021
The events industry has had a tough year to say the least, but these challenging times have also inspired some huge achievements and innovations in virtual events.
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Endless Events
APRIL 20, 2021
In today’s episode of #EventIcons, we fix our eyes on the future and talk about post-COVID events. But let’s not leap headlong into how things used to be. After all, we’ve all grown, learned, and changed so much in the past year.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 14, 2021
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was about mid-March when I came up from my basement office, found my wife in the living room and said, “You know, I think this could be bad.”. The virus?”. Brandt Krueger. Yes, but specifically for events. I mean really bad.”
InitLive
APRIL 14, 2021
What separates a good event from the best event of the summer? Some people will say the food; others will say entertainment. When you think about it, it's all about providing an exceptional experience to everyone involved and standing out from the crowd.
Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 15, 2021
I lead global sales at Swapcard and have been working in event technology for 7 years. I've dealt with some of the largest and most sophisticated event organizers across many exhibition and corporate clients. I have heard a lot of discussion around hybrid events and what that means (or doesn't mean).
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Endless Events
APRIL 19, 2021
At first glance, it might seem like a hybrid event is pretty straightforward. You take virtual, you take in-person, and bada bing bada boom, you got yourself a hybrid experience! Well, sort of.
Bizzabo
APRIL 20, 2021
Building the right team is essential to producing successful hybrid events. See who might be missing from your roster according to event thought leaders.
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APRIL 16, 2021
Few industries have undergone the kind of upheaval that the event industry has recently. COVID-19 has prompted the need to establish completely new safety requirements for events, and understanding the terminology and regulations can be overwhelming.
Eventory
APRIL 14, 2021
Events play a crucial role in companies’ business strategy as they facilitate building relationships with their audience. They are an opportunity to learn more about the attendees, their needs and create better products or offers based on that knowledge and thus run an efficient sales process.
Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant
Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today. This, adding on to the lynch-pin management style restaurants often have, has made restaurant cultures more vulnerable and volatile than ever. If your restaurant is suffering from cut staff, low morale, or ineffective training, you've come to the right place. Join Harlan Scott of Harlan Scott Hospitality, learn how to get back in control of your restaurant and your operation back on autopilot.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 19, 2021
When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control.
Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 13, 2021
The truth is, virtual events offer businesses incomparable access to qualified leads and a much higher potential for closing business. All event planners have to do is show the value of virtual event platforms to their sponsors. Event Experiences Event Community Event Tech
EventSource
APRIL 20, 2021
If you’ve ever dreamed of a lavish, romantic affair for your special day, look no further than Julie and Ben’s stunning wedding at Berkeley Church & Field House.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 15, 2021
Cryptocurrencies seem to be having one of their biggest moments so far. Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency company to make its stock market debut this week, valued at more than $85 billion.
Speaker: Jay Coldren, Alex Barrow, and Greer Kimsey, Street Sense Team
Behaviorists say it takes 21 days to solidify a habit. 365 days of quarantine later, it's safe to say that our customers will be keeping some quarantine habits. At the center of these habits is the digital world: online ordering, advertising, booking, reviewing, etc. It will become essential for restaurants to create omni-channel experiences for customers, and to market them effectively. Join Jay Coldren and his team in this masterclass to learn the tactics for dominating the digital restaurant sphere.
ePly
APRIL 14, 2021
Ironically, event professionals are an industry that is changing and an industry that never seems to change. Like many black swan events, there are often long-term changes to the way businesses operate and consumers act.
MeetingPlay
APRIL 16, 2021
The rise of innovation with v irtual events brings an interesting side effect: It ha s reset audience expectations of what online event programming should be. Gone are the days where a simply produced Zoom webinar will fly with attendees.
Glisser
APRIL 20, 2021
Event Planning Featured Product Updates UI/UX
Skift
APRIL 14, 2021
Analytics company Hotjar uses NextRetreat to book its annual gatherings. NextRetreat Skift Take: The methods for booking a suitable corporate retreat these days still feel very experimental, with so many nuances to consider. But the rewards will be there for the platforms that get it right.
Speaker: Patrick Cottrell and Joe English
Whether your state allows outdoor dining, takeout only, or a little bit of both, we're here to help. Join Patrick Cottrell and Joe English from Sculpture Hospitality, for a webinar on Jan. 26th, and get your restaurant to thrive in face of pandemic restrictions
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 15, 2021
Building a successful event is a multi-faceted process that requires selecting the right theme, building connections with sponsors, generating buzz, and ultimately selling tickets.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 13, 2021
Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, not all hybrid meeting formats fit every event. In the latest Business Events Industry Dashboard survey , conducted March 22-25, we asked meeting organizers to share how they plan to design their upcoming hybrid events.
EventSource
APRIL 14, 2021
With a breathtaking venue and elegant, modern touches, Jessica and Anthony’s wedding at Chateau Le Parc has our hearts beating with delight at very gorgeous detail. The high school sweethearts enlisted the genius of coordinator Blush Events to help make their wedding day dreams come true.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 20, 2021
2021 F&B Trends. For planners and chefs alike, last year seemed like the end of the world as we know. But, what do the experts say about F&B in 2021? Read on for trending flavors, practices and more. Essential F&B: Embrace the Alternative.
Speaker: Shawn Imbeault and Geoff Loukes, Sculpture Hospitality
In the past year, we've learned that maximizing margins can determine whether your restaurant stays afloat when times get hard. It takes a lot of perspective and a ton of experience to optimize your net profit from within, so that's where we come in. Join Shawn Limbeault and Geoff Loukes, in this master class that will take you through the best practices of maximizing your margins, From FOH to BOH.
Socio Events
APRIL 20, 2021
Some aspects of in-person events often prove difficult to replicate in a virtual event setting — most notably, the ability to offer meaningful connection and networking opportunities.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 14, 2021
The Brooklyn-based cultural magazine BOMB Magazine is well-known for featuring interviews with prominent figures from the theater, the visual arts, and the music scene.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 19, 2021
Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. It should just exist as content that has long tail.”
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