Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The post [WEBINAR] What a Difference Strategy Makes: Behind the Scenes of American Psychological Association’s 2020 Virtual appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. When: Wednesday September 30, 12 pm – 1 pm EDT. REGISTER NOW.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that no matter what life throws at us, love will always prevail. We reached out to a handful of Toronto wedding planners to share their favourite weddings from 2020 with us so you can see for yourself! There’s some great 2021 wedding inspiration in this one!

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Enquiry Breakdown Over Time Year Total Enquiries Enquiries Change (%) 2019 300,527 2020 97,892 -67% 2021 97,938 0% 2022 178,361 +82% 2023 195,321 +10% 2024 186,724 -4% Looking at the Total Enquiries over the past six years, we can identify several key patterns: 2019 :The year started with a strong performance, recording 300,527total enquiries.

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JUNE 29, 2020

The post Trending in 2020: Everything You Need to Know About Micro-Weddings appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog. So, when you sit down to start planning your wedding, really take time to think about what is important to you as a couple, you might find that a micro-wedding is exactly what you need!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

With the presidential election less than 50 days away, voting is top-of-mind for many Americans. Throughout history, voter turnout in the U.S. has often been low as a result of confusion about deadlines, logistics, and election procedures.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

In 2020, BUFF received BAFTA qualifying status for British Short Films and British Short Animation, further cementing its role as an influential platform for emerging filmmakers.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Mobile event apps are no longer a nice to have for big events — they’re expected by attendees. Here are the best event apps to go with.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

BUFF, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, became a BAFTA-qualifying festival in 2020 and remains the UKs longest-running platform dedicated to urban independent cinema. In a statement, Anyiam-Osigwe said: Im thrilled to join the New Black Film Collective XPO as a keynote speaker.

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MARCH 6, 2020

Taken from a survey of over 800 event professionals, these three trends are shaping the competitive landscape of conferences and corporate events.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — we’re inspired every day by the determination and drive from the creators on Eventbrite’s platform to bring people together despite the ongoing global pandemic. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the return to life as we knew it, with indoor dining, in-person schooling and big, live […].

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities Visitors to EMEC should also expect new, innovative and inspiring activities that partner education with incredible experiences, a feature the event is known for.

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APRIL 23, 2021

For creators in the music industry, 2020 was all about agility and adaptability. In the face of canceled or postponed live events, attendees were more hungry for entertainment than ever.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

Over the summer and the fall of 2020, most organizations were able to make decisions six months out without incurring liability. The two major variables that impacted 2020 revenue were the dates of your event and whether you have an expo with a conference or a conference with an expo. That window has tightened to 90 days.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

A global pandemic has made 2020 a rough year for live performance, but not an impossible one. Venues, performers, and fans have collectively come up with a socially distant solution: streaming everything under the sun, including punk concerts, Shakespeare, and drag shows.

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MARCH 17, 2020

But 2020 is changing the game when it comes to hosting events virtually. Do the words “online event” make you think of lengthy webinars or live streaming business conferences? You’re in the majority.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As in-person events now return to pre-2020 levels, attendees increasingly value connecting and learning with peers, as Freeman reported in its Q1 2024 Trends Report: “When it comes to networking, attendees are less interested in discovering new career opportunities and obtaining/providing mentoring.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Quantifying Our Economic Impact In 2020, LEC research estimated the Live Events Industry encompasses 12 million professionals, 2 million small businesses, and contributes over $1 trillion annuallyat the time, nearly double the size of the U.S. Without inclusion in a Super Sector, the Live Events Industry faces three significant obstacles: 1.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 21, 2025

A 2020 Event Marketer survey revealed that people of color represent a small percentage of event professionals, and an even smaller percentage of leadership positions in the event industry.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

2020 was the year virtual events went mainstream — because that’s simply the way it had to be. Creators are using the video app to add custom effects, backgrounds, animations, and more to their events. To survive, creators of all stripes have pivoted to digital and hybrid events. In doing so, they’ve discovered both their […].

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Think about how far we’ve come: Back in March of 2020, fear and uncertainty swirling around the virus — and the painful awareness of how much we didn’t […]. Things may not be totally “normal” yet, but 18 months into the pandemic, we’re the closest to it we’ve been since COVID-19 first started dominating news cycles.

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JUNE 16, 2021

In 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic halted […]. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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MAY 27, 2021

The abrupt shift to virtual events in 2020 left many event organizers scrambling to tie up loose ends as they figured out how to livestream their events. Now, after a year of planning virtual events, the popularity of these events has been confirmed. That means it’s essential for event planners to understand how to host […].

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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. To make it even easier to connect Eventbrite and Zoom, we’re rolling out a […].

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MARCH 2, 2021

In 2020, virtual events became a necessity. COVID-19 resulted in lockdowns, closures, and strict social distancing requirements, quickly halting all in-person events. Event organizers had to adapt quickly to reimagine their events in a safe virtual space. Fortunately, virtual platforms have allowed events to continue despite lockdowns.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It’s hard to imagine New Year’s Eve without glitter confetti falling over a packed, champagne-soaked party, but like the rest of 2020, this December 31 will be a little different. With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat around most of the world, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. With good reason: […].

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

2020 has been a challenge, but some people have found success in the midst of a global pandemic. Here, we profile creators who’ve created a successful business during quarantine. Spend a few minutes talking to Vito Rinaldo and his passion for music comes through loud and clear.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Halloween 2020 isn’t cancelled — it’s just going virtual. If you’re still thinking of hosting an online event for Halloween, don’t be dismayed by the date on your calendar. In fact, unlike in-person events, tickets to virtual events often sell best closer to the actual date, so there’s still time! Here’s our best advice for […].

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

2020 has been a challenge, but some people have found success in the midst of a global pandemic. Here, we profile creators who’ve created a successful business during quarantine. Bubbly, bright, and earnest, Jaclyn Rosenberg has always been an effortless connector of people.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

In the spring of 2020, he invited the Jewish Food Society and lucky attendees from around the world into the lush garden of his Galilee countryside home via Zoom, where he found some of the ingredients for […]. In Israel, legendary chef Erez Komarovsky has a bakery empire and is considered the grandfather of artisanal baking.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Late this summer, Kate Levenstien was accomplishing something most food and drinks event planners couldn’t imagine happening in 2020: watching a live event she’d planned happen safely. How did Levenstien manage to successfully host her festival, given the nature of food and beverage events?

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Let’s face it: holidays haven’t been the same since March 2020, but that doesn’t mean you should let lockdown restrictions cancel your Valentine’s Day. With creativity […].

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MAY 5, 2021

In spring 2020, the global pandemic played orca to the moose of live events. Orcas prey on moose. Yes, they’re apex predators — animals at the top of the food chain — but it’s still unnerving to consider a six-ton aquatic mammal going after an overgrown deer. But for Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, the upset […].

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JUNE 27, 2020

A post shared by EATERTAINMENT (@eatertainment) on Jun 23, 2020 at 4:00pm PDT. A post shared by en Ville (@envillecatering) on Jun 26, 2020 at 7:12am PDT. A post shared by Elle Cuisine (@ellecuisine) on Jun 25, 2020 at 2:55pm PDT. A post shared by Daniel et Daniel (@danieletdaniel) on Jun 24, 2020 at 4:19pm PDT.

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JUNE 16, 2021

On March 12, 2020, as the coronavirus […]. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 23, 2020

So many in our industry have been pushed to their limits in 2020. The purpose of the event was simple; to bring together a like-minded group of really smart and thoughtful people to share what they’ve learned in 2020 and what they are taking into 2021 for their organization’s major conference.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

The massive disruption of in-person events since March 2020 has shaken our industry to the core. So as I predicted in 2020 , we haven’t seen the old normal since the pandemic started, and it’s likely we’ll never see it again. It ain’t necessarily so. How we got here. What we shouldn’t do.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

Campaign: Loblaw National Kickoff 2020. Campaign: Best of the American Black Film Festival Awards 2020. Campaign: GMS Un-Summit 2020. Campaign: GMS Un-Summit 2020. Campaign: Tech Summit Digital 2020. Campaign: 2020 National Sales Meeting. Campaign: Salesforce at NRF 2020. Campaign: HERE at CES 2020.

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