GEVME

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the last two years, people have gotten comfortable with the idea of attending a virtual event from home. Flipping the coin, do attendees see the value of paying for an online event? However, are people ready to invest in an online event when they are feeling they are not getting the same experience as in person?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. It will be interesting to see how virtual CES 2021 addresses these challenges! Up Your Sponsorship Game. Create three sponsorship levels – Premier, Industry Champion, Collaborator.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

With many organizations actively planning for an upcoming in-person conference or tradeshow, now is the time to make firm decisions for your attendee-experience, staffing and safety plans. We recently held a webinar featuring leaders from two large associations that have held face-to-face events in recent weeks. Hybrid, or Not.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Discover best practices for launching a virtual conference, engaging your audience, and more. As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, many event professionals found themselves in a place they never imagined. 2020 was the year of virtual conferences.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Now, as vaccines continue to roll out and stadiums, arenas and ballparks gradually return to full capacity, brands are looking ahead to what sports sponsorships will look like in a post-pandemic world.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If marketing budgets intended for show participation in 2020 or 2021 were reallocated, or not spent, will corporations recall the good days and include your show in the 2022 marketing budget? One of the keys to growing sponsorship is to have senior leadership open doors. Double down on sponsorship.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

In the 2021 Otus Assocation Exchange (OAX) survey , nearly half of association respondents said they have experienced a decline in membership numbers and associated revenue since March 2020. By leveraging digital ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, associations can tap into new revenue streams to increase their bottom line.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Organizing an event can be challenging as you need adequate funds to get all the logistics in order. But there is a solution — Event sponsorships. Sponsors fund your events, offer in-kind benefits such as food, prizes, and host activities to engage your audience. What is event sponsorship? Table of contents.

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CadmiumCD

DECEMBER 29, 2020

To help you get the most out of 2021, we put together a PDF calendar to help you keep your year in order. This year will be a big one and we’re so excited to see what you do with your events in 2021. Review Your Software Needs. ” Do yourself a favor and review all the pieces of your 2021 events platform.

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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. Some conferences were already offering hybrid formats prior to the pandemic. If you are still not sure about how to put together your hybrid event, ask yourself these four questions.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 10, 2021

Hallway conversations are going to be even more highly valued in future conferences, Dave Lutz says, so planners should consider chopping 15 minutes off of concurrent sessions to create longer breaks. Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Jacob Slaton Photography). 5 Program Design Change Trends.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

The pandemic changed business as we knew it and forced event managers to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual venues—or else forgo events for the foreseeable future. As municipalities shut down, event managers struggled to reimagine their in-person events as digital experiences. What is a Virtual Event?

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

First Impressions At Your Event Virtual Networking & Engagement Ideas Immersive Virtual Experience Ideas Virtual Exhibitor & Sponsor Ideas. The majority of these ideas were implemented at Swapcard’s virtual event, E volve 2.0 , back in February where 10,000 event professionals gathered to learn, share and engage.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2021

PCMA is offering a CL On Demand registration for select sessions from Convening Leaders 2021. Repackaging your conference content is one way to offer value to your members, says Dave Lutz, CMP. Your annual conference always has offered the best, most advanced, and relevant learning sessions for your profession.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

There’s no question that the world of events has been dramatically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing concerns about large groups of in-person gatherings. More : How to Create a COVID-era Event Marketing Plan. Here are the four things event marketers need to consider when planning hybrid events for 2021 and beyond.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Indeed, as we rang in 2021, uncertainty loomed. You’ve discovered that producing a successful hybrid event is possible when you have a nuanced, rather than literal, approach. How Salesforce is Embracing Safety, Tech to Elevate its Dreamforce Event. Choice is now paramount. . STORY OF THE YEAR #3.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid events can seem like an overwhelming topic. By now you’ve probably heard the term hybrid, it’s all the event industry has been talking about lately. According to expert predictions on hybrid , hybrid events truly are the future and a critical strategy for organizers to adopt in 2021. Hybrid Event Examples.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

First Impressions At Your Event Virtual Networking & Engagement Ideas Immersive Virtual Experience Ideas Virtual Exhibitor & Sponsor Ideas. The majority of these ideas were implemented at Swapcard’s virtual event , E volve 2.0 , back in February where 10,000 event professionals gathered to learn, share and engage.

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ePly

AUGUST 30, 2021

With so few hours in the day, it’s been impossible to attend all the webinars you may have wanted to, so that’s why we gathered together some of our best webinars of 2021. experience in this webinar. – Understanding and satisfying each audience’s unique needs and challenges when participating in your hybrid event. Programming ?–

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Nunify

AUGUST 3, 2021

But one key activity didn’t fall into this bucket – Events. Virtual’ events had a futuristic overtone to it, until now. In today’s world we all have attended webinars and events from the comfort of our homes, not many have hosted one. Going virtual has evolved in the event industry to become a necessity.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

In 2020, virtual conferences gained momentum suddenly and drastically, due to the pandemic. As organizations persevered to continue doing business, there were more and more conferences taking place online. One of the key ones being, finding the right sponsors for the upcoming virtual conference. How can this be done correctly?

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

2020 forever changed the way we plan events. However, a few things are for sure; virtual events are here to stay, and the future is hybrid. We’ve identified 26 emerging event trends that will propel our industry forward into the new hybrid events era. Event Trend: The Rise of Hybrid Events. Source: IACC.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 3, 2022

Congratulations to the nominees for the 25th Annual Canadian Event Awards. 2022 Canadian Event Awards Finalists. Best Event Design/De?cor Events, Calgary, AB, for Aysha & Drew’s Wedding. Events, Calgary, AB, for Aysha & Drew’s Wedding. R5 Event Design Inc., Best Event Design/De?cor

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After a year of adapting to virtual-only formats, many within the events industry are eagerly predicting that 2021 will be the year of hybrid events. While hybrid events may seem like more familiar territory than strictly virtual formats, it is still too early to fall back on old models. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 17, 2024

This post is sponsored by Evergreen Brick Works In the dynamic world of event planning, audiovisual (AV) production has become synonymous with creating memorable experiences. Audio-visual elements, from elaborate sound systems to dazzling light shows, can contribute significantly to an event’s carbon footprint.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Team vFairs is super excited to announce that its entry in the Event Technology Awards 2021 got shortlisted. It is our first time competing in the awards and we were nominated for the ‘Best Virtual Events Platform (over 15,000 attendees)’ category. Engagement is at the heart of every vFairs event. Why vFairs.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2022

Virtual events have opened up an entirely new distribution channel for us, and the constant uncertainty of a changing landscape made the need for trusted advisors in our field more important than ever before. We had 4,239 event professionals register for our courses , 3,667 of which passed their exams to earn digital credentials.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As we embark on 2021 and the challenges of event restrictions continue, event production company Showcase continues its quest to produce events with a live atmosphere. Creating virtual and hybrid events that people want to watch, be a part of and actually engage with. What is a hybrid event?

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Bizzabo

APRIL 27, 2021

From the network model to the single site, discover three hybrid event models for bringing your hybrid event programs to life. Since COVID-19 changed the way we plan (as well as everything else in life), the concept of the hybrid event has been floated more seriously as we consider how in-person events might function in the future.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

“Why should I join your virtual event?”. This question is what you as an organizer should answer when promoting your conference. There are lots of online conferences and events nowadays due to businesses adapting to the changing times. Do you use the best virtual conference platform available? Good for you!

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

This got me really excited and curious about the possibilities of using AI in events! What impact can ChatGPT have in the event space? When I gave it event-related prompts, the answers were quite intriguing. Generate a list of 10 event sponsors for the fintech industry The list surely got narrowed down with more relevant names.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Over the past 20 months the event world has changed more quickly and more completely than any 2019 prediction suggested it might. With input from the likes of Showcase AVi, Conference Compass, Hubs 101, Exposure Analytics and Eventscase, we look at how ‘texpertise’ can help organisers foster the very best response from the show floor.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

San Francisco-based event tech company Hubilo is the platform partner and headline sponsor for Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas (June 7 -9) and ETL London (November 15 -17), part of a two-year deal, organisers have confirmed. Hubilo is the virtual + hybrid event platform built for engagement and event excellence.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2021

Event apps were there already of course but the very best of them have progressed over the last 10 months to provide for the virtual world and to prepare for a hybrid future on the other side of the pandemic. Here we profile some of the best apps to take your 2021 events to the next level…. Feature Highlights.

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