Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2019

As technology maintains its seemingly unstoppable march and the millennial generation officially becomes the largest demographic at work, 2019 promises to deliver a year of transformation for event design, but also of opportunity. Event Sommeliers. It’s tolerance. This is not just a digital phenomenon. The Fly in the Ointment.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

One of Phi Theta Kappa’s primary goals is to provide leadership opportunities for student members, so retaining student participation — which included hearing from the 2019-20 international student officers — was a priority for its virtual event. We were determined to host the event in some form.”. 2020-2021 International Officer Team!

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In 2020, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors were more forgiving of our virtual conferences than they will be in 2021. While in the second half of 2020 many virtual conferences grew attendance, attracting global and non-member participants, much of that growth can be attributed to significantly reduced registration pricing.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Two years ago, Tim Simpson, the brand and engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global Events, was unequivocal in his support for the use of personas, fictional characters that are used to represent audience segments. But people, not personas, are at the heart of the product-innovation lifecycle, Simpson said. “So,

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All Seated

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

After the twists and turns of 2020, we know everyone is craving to be together again—while simultaneously looking forward to the future. By the way, we raised $7K for the Search Foundation, which provides financial help for events, meetings, and catering professionals in crisis.). “It Funny and true. But not necessarily positive.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. . Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation 5 video game console, which was released in November 2020, was met with immediate supply challenges, citing a worldwide semiconductor shortage.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of the event industry and our clients continue to assume that if you can make the meeting bigger it’s a good thing. The massive disruption of in-person events since March 2020 has shaken our industry to the core. We have also seen the emergence of new forms of online events, supported by solid business models.

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Attendease

MARCH 16, 2021

And yet, if you look at a lot of what existed in the industry, pre-2020, it wasn’t that innovative and creative. ” That includes going back to the basics – event design – and thinking of your audience first. Teams and groups started to engage in remote events such as online cooking classes and games.

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All Seated

AUGUST 5, 2019

In just a few short years, the event tech landscape has grown exponentially. Now up to nearly 450 providers, the still expanding landscape covers a full spectrum of event technologies that includes everything from event planning and event marketing to attendee tracking, data integration and management, to audience engagement and more. .

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation 5 video game console, which was released in November 2020, was met with immediate supply challenges, citing a worldwide semiconductor shortage.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Launched in 2020, North Wales software company Haia, will sponsor the Tech Talks Theater at Event Tech Live (ETL) Vegas in April. With its mix of unique, easy to understand features, Haia’s hybrid platform has had a big impact on the market since it was introduced last year and Event Tech Live organisers are delighted […]

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

As PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 kicks off in San Francisco, we got a behind-the-scenes look at the insights they are using to transform their conference. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim. Are you willing to do that for your event? About Mitch.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Event organiser, Informa Markets, has announced the appointments of Mark Temple-Smith as chief operating officer (COO) of the company, and Nancy Walsh as president of its fashion business, which includes leading brands such as MAGIC, COTERIE, PROJECT and PROJECT WOMENS. Both will be part of the company’s senior management team.

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Attendease

JULY 13, 2021

2020 challenged us all and it’s not surprising that event planners took one of the hardest hits. It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Danielle Phippen Danielle Phippen Phippen began her career at an advertising agency in 1999, after earning a degree in business with a specialty in marketing. In this role, she developed a passion for event design, art direction and marketing. In 2009, she opened Workshop, a Colorado DMC.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

as a $1 trillion market opportunity. Tevent, a UK-based virtual event technology platform, announced a $2 million round of seed funding backed by a group of individual Silicon Valley investors from companies such as Salesforce, Medallia, MeshDynamics.io The company sees the metaverse and Web 3.0 Tevent Raises $2M in Seed Funding.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

We’ve included 10 different event signage ideas that are designed to leave a positive and lasting impact on event attendees. Explore these ideas and find inspiration for your next event signage design. . With the invention of chalkboard markers, designs can be more vibrant and intricate than ever before.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. And as varied as the job description can be, how many planners in early 2020 would have included an understanding of indoor air quality?

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

See section 80 in the Guidelines adopted on January 29, 2020 [ link ]. Therefore, we ask our clients to post signage on-site, talk about the use of our service in their marketing communications, and include it on their online terms and conditions. ” Because that’s what Zenus has designed its technology to do.

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Attendease

JUNE 30, 2021

2020 challenged us all and it’s not surprising that event planners took one of the hardest hits. It was time to say goodbye to the way you’d always done things, work within difficult restrictions and safety protocols, and step into completely new territory to keep your meetings and events alive. .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The big question to ponder for 2021 and beyond is: Will those — especially global and non-members — who’ve attended virtual events in 2020 return? Anecdotally, I believe that in 2020, most conferences offered no- or low-cost registration, trading improved reach for a lower tier of participants. Cut timelines in half.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

On average, events produce 2.5 Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2022

It was something that might be of even greater impact than their work on hybrid events and arguably may become their legacy in the industry: Event Design Canvas. From there, they created the Certified Event Designer certificate program, which has now graduated thousands of CEDs. All the World’s a Canvas.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Socio has announced the EventHack Hybrid Games , a 10-week hackathon that brings together 72 industry leaders, marketers, and journalists to square off and compete for the ultimate hybrid-crossover solution. McCarthy will co-host the series with Will Curran of EndlessEvents. Curran’s team will work behind the scenes running tech production.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2023

Sam has over 7 years of experience working within the events industry and is a Class of 2020 EN 30 under 30 winner. With a background in marketing for conferences, training courses, public sector events and exhibitions, he has acquired a deep understanding of how to run the best event marketing campaigns.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 18, 2024

The Event Industry Council has recognized Johnny’s invaluable contributions since 2020 and his new leadership role is set to amplify Johnny’s impact on the global events industry. Johnny’s enthusiasm for driving the events industry towards greater […]

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EncoreAPAC

AUGUST 27, 2022

More meeting and event professionals are actively booking or sourcing new events now than any time since 2020. More than half of the meeting and event professionals surveyed say they are booking new events.

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2022

asked Sean Perkins, Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of CES, during Skift Meetings’ recent Event Tech Innovation Summit. Why not have pop-up events focused on what was discussed at CES?” It is an interesting trajectory to see where we were in 2020 and where we are now.”.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

Now I’m turning to virtual events, in particular the business context, their design, strategy, and what it means for careers in events. Business Barometer: Market Caps & Valuations. Also in November, Welcome raised $12 million, aiming to become the Ritz-Carlton of virtual events. The Wild West Gets.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

That gap in market intelligence was the impetus behind the startup he co-founded, Zartico , which collects and analyzes geolocation and anonymized credit card spending data to uncover traveler spend and movement patterns. and Canada since the company launched in March 2020. Data Collection Capability As A Differentiator.

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EventSource

APRIL 13, 2021

One of the industry’s most stand-out and creative individuals, Lynzie Kent has spent the past 10 years building her businesses Love by Lynzie Events + Design and The Pop-Up Chapel Co. Before March 2020, business was on an upward trend for both of my companies. We were halfway through that renovation in March 2020.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that!

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 26, 2022

Event technology is developing rapidly and unconventional platforms are becoming more popular. It is now an expectation for organizations to consider ESG values when planning an event and making business decisions. The event industry has come a long way since March 2020. Think out of the box,” Givner said.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2020

Without a clear purpose or business plan — among other issues — your digital event achieve the results you wanted. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, by now, you have either canceled or rescheduled your 2020 live event, are keeping a close watch on it as the date nears, or decided to launch a new virtual or hybrid event.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. Length: 6 Weeks Online.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 11, 2020

Webinar World, the event designed from webinerds to webinerds, has been in the hybrid game for years. The good folks at ON24 , the company behind the event, have long realized the importance webinars have in today’s marketing landscape. In 2020, the in-person portion of Webinar World won’t be taking place.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 13, 2021

Pandemic On-Site Protocol training is a separate, targeted segment to the Pandemic Meeting & Event Design certificate course ELI and MPI launched in 2020. But that isn’t the full picture,” said Jessie States, CMP, CMM, director of the MPI Academy for Meeting Professionals International.

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