Eventmobi

MAY 10, 2021

One of the major benefits of virtual events is their ability to reach audiences all over the world. The challenge, however, is ensuring your international attendees have the best possible experience at your event. Language barriers are one common issue, which can be addressed by offering live interpretation or captions. But even if your attendees all speak the same language, they may not necessarily live in the same time zone.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 10, 2021

I find Virginia Satir’s change model to be the most useful of the many models of change. There’s a crucial fifth stage in Satir’s model that people often neglect: the integration and practice phase. The hero’s journey shortchanges change. Why do people overlook the importance of integration and practice? Well, the hero’s journey is a common way we picture how change occurs.

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EventMB

MAY 10, 2021

The sweeping cancellations and pandemic-related uncertainties have exposed vulnerabilities in the way third-party planners get paid, which is pushing some to redefine their contracts in order to protect their interests. Is this sustainable? Third-party planners rely on hotel commissions for a large portion of their income, and they've been burned by these commissions structures in […].

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 10, 2021

With the coronavirus lockdown end in sight, we’re all hoping that a return to normal(ish) life is within touching distance. That means the return of holidays, meals out, and, of course, in-person events. But if you’ve gotten used to hosting your events virtually over the last year, you may be feeling slightly apprehensive at the […].

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Event Marketer

MAY 10, 2021

Brick-and-mortar retail stores took a serious hit during the pandemic as consumers turned to online shopping as a preferred—and safer—alternative. But as vaccinations continue to roll out and consumers become more comfortable with the idea of in-person shopping, savvy brands are embracing experiential retail as a way to entice customers back into their footprints, and increase dwell time once they arrive.

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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. (Jacob Slaton Photography). “Never let a good crisis go to waste” has become a popular adage in the business world over the past year, for good reason.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

In today’s episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger talk about one of the most exciting new technologies in the world, or shall we say universe: Starlink. Last year, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the innovative broadband internet service for the first time and now, it’s seeing some huge developments. It sent out a beta program which enables users to set up satellite internet for approximately $100/month.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2021

Leave it to the one and only Julia Child to tell it like it should be. “Wine,” she said, “is meant to be enjoyed with food—that’s the point of it.” Napa Valley. In California’s Napa Valley , sampling wines at vineyards has long been accompanied by a prepared foods cold case amid the logowear, corkscrews, and other wine-related merchandise for purchase in the tasting room.

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Coterie Spark

MAY 10, 2021

We are looking for an outgoing and motivated Producer to join our team! . Producer Full-Time Position Description. Responsible for planning and executing meetings and events that are considered small to medium in size. Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the COO. Producers will work on all aspects of a project, which includes but is not limited to: Program Development: Proposal Creation, Creative Descriptions, Event Flow, Attendee Engagement, Brand and Theme Continuity and presentat

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2021

The Banneker , Washington, D.C. Opening in May, the brand-new Kimpton property offers 144 guest rooms with five distinct meeting areas, totaling 3,800 sq. ft. of indoor and open-air event space. Wedged between Dupont and Logan Circles, the hotel’s rooftop bar, Lady Bird, shows off capitol landmarks (including the White House) for a historical backdrop.

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EventSource

MAY 10, 2021

Your best friend is getting married – better yet, she asked you to be her Maid of Honour! One of your duties as MOH is to plan the bridal shower. Now, planning a party is relatively simple: budget; date; time; food; gifts. But there’s also a reason that people dread bridal showers, and that is because they are usually boring and awkward. Here are four no-fail tips for planning the best bridal shower for your bestie!

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Eventsforce

MAY 10, 2021

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen how livestreaming events and sessions can be hugely beneficial for organisations. They help reach larger audiences, create new revenue opportunities and drive more engagement. But as with anything live, things can go wrong. The audio might sound horrible, the feed might cut out or the speaker may panic.

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Eventbrite UK

MAY 10, 2021

Attendance to sports and fitness events on Eventbrite in the UK grew by 310% in the four weeks after March 29, when outdoor group exercise returned Over 150,000 attendees booked into one or more of the thousands of sports and fitness events on Eventbrite between 29 March and May 17, the next reopening milestone […]. The post Eventbrite Records Steep Rise in Outdoor Sports and Fitness Events in the UK as People Emerge from Lockdown to Get Back in Shape Together appeared first on Eventbrite

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Nunify

MAY 10, 2021

There was a time when remote working was a concept that was unheard of in most parts of the world. Both employers and employees preferred working from office as it was an optimized manner of engaging with colleagues in a quality environment with minimal distractions. Cut to 2021 – the tables have turned. Remote working culture has now taken over, as individuals stay safe at home, and shield themselves from COVID infection.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

The International Live Events Association (ILEA) has partnered with the first Event Tech Live (ETL) USA and Canada, which takes place next month, spreading show news to its more than 45 branches around the world. The ILEA’s UK chapter has supported ETL Europe for a number of years and the synergy between the association’s global reach and the show’s virtual step across the Atlantic was obvious.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

It is no news that events, and event-related activities, are responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Time is running out to respond to the climate challenge and the event industry’s commitment is needed more than ever. We know that it is not an easy task to take the step towards carbon neutrality alone and face the challenges that may be encountered.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

European Health-Tech Innovation Week, 17-21 May 2021, kicks off next week with a big live event in Liverpool, at the ACC Liverpool venue, and then continues with a series of live and virtual events in Berlin, Paris, Barcelona and Stockholm. European Health-Tech Innovation Week is building what it hopes will be the largest community in the meditech sector, with a mission to unite everyone creating the future of healthcare, and accelerate the journey from invention to implementation. .

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Glisser

MAY 10, 2021

Throughout the past year, as planners have grown in confidence having up-skilled themselves in virtual event practices, they’ve been able to take a step back and assess which parts of their in-person events program would succeed, either partially or fully online for the future.

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Special Events

MAY 10, 2021

Bite-sized entertainment breaks offer a solution to Zoom fatigue.

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eventplanner

MAY 10, 2021

To go ahead with the 2021 edition of the Certificate of Excellence or not? We have had doubts. But now more than ever it is important to show that your event location or company is ready for a kickstart.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Exclusive Collection brought its client networking programme, Flock | Go The Distance, to a close with more formative learning and a prize giving to mark the completion of a 12-week schedule focussed on endurance in business and personal life. Flock | Go The Distance brought Exclusive’s key clients together on a journey to better understand the capabilities of an endurance mindset.

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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.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

After 30 years with Imago, and 20 years as CEO, Kay England has stood down to set aside time for her family and focus on new areas of personal development. Kay has been with the company since it started in 1991 as Loughborough University’s Short Course Centre, trading as Burleigh Court. In 2002, Kay became Chief Executive and oversaw the expansion from a 100-bedroom conference centre to the multi-million-pound venue portfolio they are today.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Managing Director, Stephanie Utting commented “Our team have worked exceptionally hard over the last 12-months to not only survive, but to thrive during the pandemic. The resilience, creativity, and dedication everyone has shown has been inspiring, and as a management team we felt that needed to be recognised. We want the team to take an additional day off for Mental Health Awareness Week to rest, recharge and relax with friends and loved ones”.

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) met today, May 6, 2021, to approve the digital vote that took place in the run up to the event. ESSA is pleased to announce that 92% of voting members voted in favour of the board’s proposal for a new membership structure. The changes in membership reflect a desire by ESSA to represent and give leadership to a wider post-covid event supply chain.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Despite being postponed twice over the last year, the new event from Raccoon Events, The National Running Show South , is expected to be the most successful launch to date for the company, with more than 20,000 runners and over 100 brands signed up to attend the Expo, set to take place at Farnborough International on 17-18 July 2021. Raccoon Events, the company behind The National Running Show, National Outdoor Expo, National Snow Show and Run Show USA, has recently added more top brands to the

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

Despite being postponed twice over the last year, the new event from Raccoon Events, The National Running Show South, is expected to be the most successful launch to date for the company, with more than 20,000 runners and over 100 brands signed up to attend the Expo, set to take place at Farnborough International on 17-18 July 2021. Raccoon Events, the company behind The National Running Show, National Outdoor Expo, National Snow Show and Run Show USA, has recently added more top brands to the l

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Wyboston Lakes Resort and its partner Ride Leisure, the water sports and land activity centre based at the Bedfordshire venue, have been extremely busy with enquiries from businesses for outdoor team building and corporate events since they began welcoming groups of six people on 12 April. From 17 May, the size of groups at the Aqua Park for outdoor and socially distanced activities will increase to 30 people, in line with the government’s lockdown roadmap, with drinks and food available indoors

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2021

As practitioners across the corporate, public and not-for-profit world begin gearing up for the return of live events, Counterculture Partnership LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally-renowned production designer and screen content director, Simon Beresford, as its Creative Director. Counterculture helps cultural, educational and creative organisations to plan, manage and thrive.

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