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Top 10 Resources Every Meeting & Event Planner Needs in 2021

Attendease

2020 has been a challenging year, but it was also a time to learn and experiment. As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals, so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts.

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Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How $140 Million in New Funding Will Help the Tech Firm Push Into Hybrid Events

EventMB

As the eventual end of the pandemic finally appears to be in sight, event companies are homing in on the next phase for the industry: hybrid events. Event platform Bizzabo has now raised almost $138 million to fuel its continued growth in this sector. The company, founded in 2011, announced today that it has […]. The post Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How $140 Million in New Funding Will Help the Tech Firm Push Into Hybrid Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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We’re Investing $138M in the (Hybrid) Future of Events

Bizzabo

We're humbled to announce our latest round of funding for the hybrid future of events. Here's the official announcement from Bizzabo CEO and Co-Founder Eran Ben-Shushan. First and foremost, I’m extremely grateful for the trust and partnership of our customers during this unique and challenging year. We at Bizzabo are so excited for what comes next and I’d like to take a moment to provide you with more visibility into what makes us so excited!

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The State of the Event Industry [Free Report]

EventMB

It has been an incredibly difficult year for event planners, and with 2020 nearly coming to an end, it’s more important than ever to keep abreast of what is happening and where things are going. EventMB’s latest research surveyed 1,700 event professionals on over 30 crucial recovery factors for the event industry to shed light […]. The post The State of the Event Industry [Free Report] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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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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Toronto Caterers Offering the Perfect Packages for Your Upcoming Corporate Holiday “Party”

EventSource

With 2020 (thankfully!) coming to a close, like many other celebrations, year end corporate holiday parties are going to be looking a whole lot different this year. Since the customary office holiday party is out, you may still be looking to find some creative ways to show your employees your appreciation for all their hard work this year. We’ve got you covered!

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Event Financials 101: Building a Budget and Pricing Your Event

ePly

Event planners are often in charge of their event’s finances — which can be overwhelming at first, especially for those who don’t have much experience with managing money! That said, having a firm grasp on your event finances also gives you a lot of power and freedom. Managing your event’s budget and pricing can give you the flexibility to prioritize where you spend money (and where you don’t) and how you add value to attendees, giving you the ability to drive more registrations.

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mia urges caution as new guidance is released

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is urging the business meetings and events sector to remain cautious after the latest government guidance is released. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “The latest business meetings and events guidance is ambiguous in places as to what is and what isn’t permissible in each of the English Tiers from today (Wednesday, 2 December) – especially around the complicated elements such as catering controls.

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How to Create Concrete Value for Sponsors of Virtual Events

SmartMeetings

Effective virtual event design starts with the purpose, then considers the needs of attendees, the host organization and finally the limitations of the platform, budget and timeframe. But what about the sponsors? Making their needs a priority may require a little bit of extra thoughtfulness and creativity. value. In an exclusive Smart Meetings webinar titled “ Optimizing Digital Events for Multiple Stakeholders ,” Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Director of Meetings and Conferences M

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Top Event Marketing Company: Clutch Global Awards Tigris Events for 2020

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Top Event Marketing Company: Clutch Global Awards Tigris Events for 2020 appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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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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NTIA wins international award for #SaveNightlife Campaign

Event Industry News

NTIA has been presented the award for ‘Best Movement in Defense of Nightlife During the Pandemic’ at the 6th Golden Moon Awards hosted by the International Nightlife Association. Says Michael Kill, CEO NTIA “Thankyou to the International Nightlife Association for this amazing Golden Moon Award, which I accept on behalf of the NTIA and the #savenightlife movement.”.

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How to Design the Best Sponsorhip Page for Your Virtual Events

Eventtia

Whether it’s logo placements on the virtual stage, sponsored sessions, or even food delivery, there is an abundance of sponsorship opportunities at online events. And today, we’re going to be talking about the most important of them all, the sponsorship page.

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Bubble Concerts: 6 Tips to Take Away From The Flaming Lips’ Bubble Concert

Eventbrite UK

The Flaming Lips recently made headlines for hosting a socially-distanced concert, with both audience and band members encased in “space bubbles” While it sounds unusual, it’s nothing new to lead singer Wayne Coyne. He’s been doing this since long before COVID-19 – dropping to festival stages inside a giant balloon and using it to walk […].

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Power User Series (#8) - Small Meetings

Glisser

Small Group Meetings Glisser offers several different options for your video feed that can have very unique uses. Especially as events and meetings continue to be hosted in virtual and hybrid settings, keeping your audience engaged is more important than ever.

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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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How To Maximize Event Space For Micro Weddings

All Seated

This year, we’ve seen a surge in micro weddings in response to the pandemic and many industry professionals have had the opportunity to get creative with event spaces. Although guest lists are being downsized, that’s not to say square footage—or the décor within—is being cut. In fact, larger spaces are better for accommodating the parameters of social distancing.

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Wyboston Lakes Resort and mia hosted pilot event to test guidelines for government ahead of recent announcement of business meetings restarting

Event Industry News

Wyboston Lakes Resort and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) worked in unison to host a mock awards dinner as part of the government’s pilot events to test the COVID-Secure guidelines that all venues must follow. Ahead of the latest announcement permitting business meetings for up to 1,000 people indoors to restart, the mock gala dinner for 120 people took place at the Bedfordshire-based Resort’s Woodlands Event Centre in accordance with the COVID-Secure guidelines and was observed by offic

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Why We Love Working In Events

Event Academy

The post Why We Love Working In Events appeared first on Event Academy.

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Year-end giving – What’s the same, what’s different, and what to do about it

Click & Pledge

It’s your time to shine. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Some call it the holiday season. For us in nonprofit land, it’s called year-end giving season. During an adrenaline-filled mix of feel goods and pressure, we’re entering a period that will largely define how we can serve our communities next year. Nobody needs to tell us that 2020 has been wild.

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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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Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How Nearly $140 Million in New Funding Will Help Push Into Hybrid Events

Skift

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Why We Love Working In Events

Event Academy

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D2i Systems: event management software tailored for your business

Event Industry News

With the event sector focussing on the long-awaited return to physical events the team at D2i Systems are helping partners transition safely back to producing live events. D2i has become synonymous with tailored solutions for event organisers with sophisticated requirements: back-office tools, online portals and on-site solutions are all delivered via a single event management platform.