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The Live Events Industry Is Suffering. It’s Time to Act.

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Independent events are a crucial element to our society. They foster connection and community. They shape the direction of culture and the landscape of cities. As the coronavirus outbreak has ground daily life to a halt with lockdowns and social distancing mandates, small businesses and live event creators are facing significant and unprecedented challenges.

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Event Venues Turned Hospitals: How the Industry Is Helping

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Amid widespread coronavirus-related event cancellations, empty venues and hotels are stepping up to support health care efforts. Here's how the industry is pitching in. The events and hospitality industries are reeling from the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak and the resulting travel bans and restrictions that have led to sweeping event cancellations.

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10 events that have pivoted to virtual

Gallus Events

Ten events that have pivoted to digital! With so much going on at such an unbelievably quick pace in the world of events, it will prove to be very useful to see how others are managing. So in this post, I have highlighted 10 great events that have pivoted to digital. We can be sure that there will be many different approaches to pivoting to digital events.

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Eventprofs Happy Hour — Feelings Edition

Conferences that Work

Because we are struggling in a covid-19 world, I’m hosting a special Feelings Edition of the Eventprofs Happy Hour this coming Friday, March 27, 12:00 – 14:00 EDT. From 2011 – 2017 I hosted a weekly online Eventprofs Happy Hour, first on Twitter and then Google Plus. We used the #ephh hashtag, and announced meetings via the @epchat Twitter account.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Audio Augmented Reality For Events

Endless Events

Yes, you read that right – we’re discussing audio augmented reality for events today! And yes, we’ve discussed the topic of augmented reality before. We touched upon it on the Event Tech Podcast. And we even dedicated a couple of # EventIcons episodes to it. But what we’re discussing today is a very specific sub-section of the topic.

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Oveit partners with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for events and venues

Oveit

We are announcing our partnership with Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform. For the past months we have been working closely with […]. The post Oveit partners with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for events and venues appeared first on Oveit.com.

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UK venues reveal the scale of COVID-19 impact – but share their positive tips

Event Industry News

As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, UK venues and hotels have been revealing the true cost to their businesses – and sharing their best tips for survival. A survey this week on behalf of NFS Technology Group found that 90% of venues are seeing meetings and events move to July onwards. Hotel groups appear initially to be more impacted because bedroom occupancy is affected as well as their meeting space occupancy.

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Q&A: A Driving Force for Event Marketers

SmartMeetings

Name : Kimberly Gishler. Title : President and CEO. Organization : CEMAce. Why was Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) created? CEMA was created in 1990 by a group of senior event marketers—representing mostly tech brands and agencies—to create a diverse and intimate professional community for event-marketing leaders who could offer unparalleled expertise, unique experiences and comprehensive resources.

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HBAA launches Mental Health webinars in response to COVID-19

Event Industry News

As the first practical initiative to support HBAA members within the travel, event and hospitality industry at this time, on Wednesday 25 March the trade association will host the first of a series of webinars to help event and hospitality professionals protect their mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis and beyond. The initiative is part of the HBAA’s Mental Health campaign to raise awareness and empower organisations to tackle the growing problem across the sector and to su

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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4 Tips for MeetingProfs Filing 2019 Taxes in the Year of Coronavirus

SmartMeetings

The good news is that United States Secretary of the Treasury postponed the deadline for filing 2019 federal tax returns to July 15, 2020 with no penalties or interest due to disruptions connected to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The bad news is that not all states have adopted three-month postponement ( you can look up the specifics for your state here ) and if all goes well, meeting professionals will be clipboard-deep in rescheduled events by mid-summer.

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Virtual Audience Engagement Platform – webMOBI

webMOBI

webMOBI releases Virtual Audience Engagement platform – Engage efficiently via online events during coronavirus outbreak webMOBI is a new generation AI-powered all-in-one engagement platform and [.]. The post Virtual Audience Engagement Platform – webMOBI appeared first on webMOBI.

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Smart wristbands used within famous Ibiza establishments

Oveit

Well-known establishments, part of the famous Ibiza island are stepping up their game in terms of adopting unique technologies to enhance guest experiences. […]. The post Smart wristbands used within famous Ibiza establishments appeared first on Oveit.com.

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Events Industry Carries On Together Through COVID-19

Special Events

This catering pro shares how the industry has triumphed in the past and shares tips on overcoming today's challenges.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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COVID-19 FAQ for Event Organisers

Tagvenue

The COVID-19 situation has been evolving rapidly over past weeks and we understand there’s a … COVID-19 FAQ for Event Organisers Read More ».

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Leaning on Your Event Associations During Tough Times

Special Events

There's strength in numbers--your event industry associations can help in many ways in challenging times.

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Anxiety is anxious times

Plan Your Meetings

I turned 50 years old last year. Leading up to the milestone birthday, I found myself getting angrier and angrier by the day. Just about everything made me mad. To rescue me from divorce, I agreed with my spouse to see a therapist. Turns out I was anxious. Very anxious. The therapy proved helpful and I learned a great deal about anxiety. I’m reminded about what the therapist and I discussed as I hunker down and prepare to ride out the COVID-19 crisis, along with the rest of my friends, colleague

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Event Cancellations From Coronavirus Rekindle Interest in Online Events

GlobalSignIn

Event Manager Blog. The post Event Cancellations From Coronavirus Rekindle Interest in Online Events appeared first on GlobalSign.in.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Tracking Employees By Position And Availability

Caterease

The post Tracking Employees By Position And Availability appeared first on Caterease.

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Live Streaming Events: the 2020 Guide

GlobalSignIn

Event Manager Blog. The post Live Streaming Events: the 2020 Guide appeared first on GlobalSign.in.

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Pivot To Virtual (Event Notes Pt. 2&3)

Glisser

Part 2: Managing the Online Event Experience.

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A New Dawn for the Events Industry

GlobalSignIn

Event Manager Blog. The post A New Dawn for the Events Industry appeared first on GlobalSign.in.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Mobiliser le public en période de distanciation social

Vendini

Les salles de spectacles et les artistes qui y travaillent, le personnel ainsi que les fournisseurs vivent tous de l’inconfort et une immense pression alors que vous traversons cette période d’incertitude. Nous savons que la passion pour les événements et la culture reste bien vivante et que le public reviendra dès que possible, mais nous ne savons pas quand.

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