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How to Create an Engaging Virtual or Hybrid Event With The EventMobi Platform

Eventmobi

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably caught the Global Business Events Industry off guard, and planners around the world are having to make difficult decisions about upcoming events. While virtual events cannot fully replace the on-site experience, Event Technology can help you quickly adapt your format and give you the tools to keep your remote attendees engaged.

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#ThrowbackThursday: 10 Still Steal-Worthy Event Ideas From Summer 2019

BizBash

While COVID-19 may have thrown shade on this year's summer plans, we're breaking through the clouds to shine a spotlight on summer 2019's steal-worthy event ideas.

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Building a transparent economy for people in need

Oveit

There are as many as 500,000 people experiencing homelessness in America. Governments allocate funds for shelters and food, but poverty is still a […]. The post Building a transparent economy for people in need appeared first on Oveit.com.

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Open letter to the Live events industry: Update, feedback & results to date

Event Industry News

On 17 th June, Rick Stainton, Founder & Group Exectuve Director at leading creative agency Smyle published an open letter to the industry. This offered smaller and more vulnerable businesses in our industry free and informed support/advice on how they adapt and plan to get through this widespread hit from the pandemic. Rick invited fellow industry leaders Julian Pullan at Jack Morton, Michael Wyrley-Birch at TRO, Jonathan Emmins at Amplify, Russ Lidstone at The Creative Engagement Group and

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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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Have You Created a Medical Contingency Plan for Your Event Yet?

SmartMeetings

How can you provide a safe and secure environment for your attendees in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? It begins with confidence. Many meeting planners and are looking to someone else to tell them the right way to plan a successful and safe event. However, as a meeting organizer and expert at your craft, you’ll deliver a better and safer experience if you have the confidence to take the lead and instruct your venue, hotel and vendors with your own individual COVID-19 contingency planning re

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Event Planning Around Political Unrest

Endless Events

So…event planning around political unrest. Why are we bringing this up? Well, ignoring politics, in general, is hard. Ignoring politics during the current state of things is impossible. As the world struggles to contain a global pandemic and a series of protests arise throughout several countries, event planners need to take a step back. Once again, we urge you to remember why you chose this profession and why you love this industry.

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ILEA UK announces 2020/21 Board

Event Industry News

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) UK has announced its 2020/21 board. Cecilia Lavin, Head of EMEA sales at One World Rental, who is remaining president of the association for a second term, will be leading the board and its focus to be an inclusive and inspiring global community that develops and engages event professionals, while being a leading voice for all areas and developments in the creative events industry.

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Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Letter of Support

PCMA Convene

Go LIVE Together announced that it has raised upwards of $500,0000 to support legislative actions that will aid the industry and its workforce in recovery from the wake of COVID-19. With more than 1,700 partners — representing approximately tens of thousands of companies with U.S. operations — the operating committee achieved this fundraising milestone in support of its mission to protect the well-being of this important sector of the American economy, according to a release.

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The Robot Takeover: How Coronavirus is Fueling an Industry

SmartMeetings

In the post-pandemic era, robots whizzing down hallways will be commonplace. Like it or not, coronavirus has sparked a renewed interest in automation in the hospitality industry. Of course, the “robotization” of modern life is much bigger than that. They have been making their way into all sectors of society, from Tesla’s robot-filled Gigafactory (indeed, robots on auto assembly lines have around for decades) to ordering fast food at your local McDonald’s.

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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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Esther and David’s Romantic Backyard Wedding

EventSource

It was love at first sight for Esther and David after meeting on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend. After two months of dating, the two were engaged and tied the knot shortly afterward. The couple wanted to have an intimate wedding, so they went for an idyllic, romantic backyard wedding at their parents’ Together with planner Party With Chloe , they were able to bring their vision of a ‘romantic garden’ to life, thanks to a pretty palette of dusty pinks and creams along

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Teams & Tech: The Secret Sauce for Impactful Virtual Events Webinar

Hubb

Virtual events require a lot of effort and time to produce and involve as much, if not more work than an in-person event. When things start to go wrong, attendees don't have to walk half a mile to report it. Problems are immediate and people expect solutions a whole lot faster. This makes it all the more important that you have the right people to prevent and handle these issue when they occur.

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How to Customize Your Event at a Winery

EventUp

There are plenty of great reasons to host your next event at a winery. From holiday parties and birthdays to business retreats and reunions, the scenic backdrop paired with fun amenities like tasting rooms adds a unique twist. But with non-traditional venue spaces, it can be hard to know if they are able to offer the same services as traditional venue spaces and just how much customization you are allowed to make the event your own.

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Podcast: A tech provider’s take on virtual & hybrid events in 2020

Event Industry News

[link]. This week’s episode features Kevin Lorch, managing director at Eventscase, a white label software business focused on providing the perfect integrated platform for conference organisers, speakers, sponsors and attendees. . In enterprise and SaaS sales for 20 years, Lorch discusses the new tech behind virtual events, the elements he thinks will endure on the other side of the coronavirus window and the ones that won’t.

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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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New Timed Ticketing Feature to Support Social Distancing at Events

VBO Tickets

At VBO Tickets, our development of new features is often client focused. The need for features which aid organizations in providing a safe patron experience during this time of increased caution around a pandemic, has been at the forefront of our efforts. Today we’ve released a new feature for Timed Ticketing , which allows promoters to limit the purchasing of a time slot to a fixed number of transactions.

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What is an Exhibitor Advisory Board and Why Is It Important in Today’s Event Landscape?

Nth Degree

When conferences transition to virtual events, what happens to the sponsors and exhibitors? They are still a critical part of the event’s ecosystem but now have an uncertain role in the new format. Many of our clients have long-standing relationships with sponsors and exhibitors who know the event just as well as the people planning it.

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Case Study – How e2m OnAir Helped BNI Cochin Pivot to Virtual Events

e2m.live

The Challenge. BNI is a global networking organization with more than 2,5000 members in over 8,900 local chapters worldwide. BNI Cochin, one of the chapters from BNI has been hosting their award ceremonies every year. . The 2020 edition of the BNI Cochin Regional Awards & Business Conclave 2020 was naturally affected by the ongoing global pandemic.

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Unique Experiences - Volume 3

Unique Venues

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! (Vol. 3). By: Maureen Leader. Check our latest list of unique spaces…with unique experiences. They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Striking and Memorable Events At Scottsdale Private Event Venues.

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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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Business Card Scanner || MLeads

MLeads

Dear MLeads users, MLeads mobile app has a business card scanner option. You can use this option to add new contacts to your CRM.

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Around the wicket…

Event Industry News

Elite level international cricket is back and Emirates Old Trafford hosts England and the West Indies for two Test matches this month. Steve Davies, Operations Director at Lancashire Cricket, explains how the venue has created a bio-secure environment for the fixtures and how the learnings will put it on the front foot once non-cricket events return.

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Wedding Budget Tips for Clients in the Time of COVID-19

Event Leadership Institute

Event planners working on weddings often encounter the same concern: Couples want to have their ideal wedding, but struggle with the budget necessary to fulfill their vision. And now, these ordinary concerns are compounded by questions about how to hold any wedding in the time of COVID-19. These aren’t easy challenges to get around in “normal” times – let alone now.

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Industry disruptor TourLife celebrates Five Year Anniversary

Event Industry News

Tour management company, TourLife, is celebrating its fifth year in business as it continues to disrupt the market with fresh ideas and its unique offering. Founded in 2015 by then teenage Harry Parslow, the company was created to bring about a new business model for artists and producers embarking on tours, by offering a single point of contact for them.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.