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30 Tips and Tricks for Hosting a Successful Online Event

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Virtual events have quickly become the norm — and for good reason. Not only can you host them from anywhere in the world, but they can save you money, increase engagement with your audience and potential customers, generate leads, build your brand, and help you establish yourself or your clients as industry leaders. What is […].

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How to Maintain your Business Events’ Cash Flow

EventMB

As the coronavirus pandemic persists, many planners find themselves struggling as events are postponed into the fall. But they're also rapidly adapting to the current situation. Here's a look at some ways to maintain cash flow until live events resume. Amidst unprecedented event cancellations and an unclear timeline for returning to normalcy, eventprofs around […].

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How I got here

Conferences that Work

How I got here? Schoolboy days. I have little memory of my earliest formal education though I suspect it has informed my entire life. My mother decided that I should attend London’s Chelsea Froebel School. For a couple of years she valiantly brought me to school via two buses and a train, went to work, and then picked me up to return home via the same interminable route.

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30 Tips and Tricks for Hosting a Successful Online Event

Eventbrite UK

Virtual events have quickly become the norm — and for good reason. Not only can you host them from anywhere in the world, but they can save you money, increase engagement with your audience and potential customers, generate leads, build your brand, and help you establish yourself or your clients as industry leaders. What is […]. The post 30 Tips and Tricks for Hosting a Successful Online Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Rethinking Live Events: To Virtual or Not to Virtual?

Special Events

Veteran event pro Niki McKay urges the industry to seize the current COVID crisis to develop new approaches to events.

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The Tekk Group provide elderly with iPads in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Event Industry News

The Tekk Group has teamed up with their charity partners One Family, to provide elderly with iPads in midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Tekk Group have provided iPads free of charge to the elderly in care homes so that they can connect with their loved ones amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In an initial rollout of the initiative, 250 iPad Airs have been delivered across 24 care homes, managed by leading providers Athena Care Homes and Hallmark Care Homes.

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Scientific Meetings That Aren’t Afraid to Experiment

PCMA Convene

Scientific collaboration and innovation are needed now more than ever. Several scientific and medical conferences are changing to meet the demand. (Jeremy Leung illustration). Esther Ngumbi, Ph.D., has been to many conferences. An assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and a contributor to journals like Applied Soil Ecology and the Journal of Chemical Ecology , Ngumbi needs to attend scientific events to learn about the latest developments in entomology and plant p

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Eventsforce Helps Organisers Move Their Events Online

Event Industry News

Eventsforce has added new functionality to its suite of enterprise event management tools to support organisations making a move to virtual events. The new offering will allow organisers to deliver their event content and sessions online, as well as help them engage with audiences in the same way they would for their in-person events. “Our industry is facing an unprecedented time of risk and uncertainty – and yet it’s been remarkable to see how event professionals around the world are coming tog

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Your Lockdown List to Learn More about Events

Eventtia

With two thirds of the world (that’s 2.6 billion of us) staying at home for the foreseeable future, it’s fair to say that we all need a few distractions to help us pass the time. Let us help. Below we have stockpiled some event-related suggestions for what to listen to, what to read, and what to watch.

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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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NOEA joins new campaign to help ‘Feed the Nation’

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association is partnering with the UK’s leading supermarkets, and their suppliers, to support the #FeedtheNation campaign. The initative has been developed to help the country cope with the huge increase in demand for ‘essential workers’ in the food supply sector following the Coronavirus outbreak. Thousands of workers are urgently required to support supermarkets and other food retailers and to keep the food supply chain moving.

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Top Industrial Venues Across Canada

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Top Industrial Venues Across Canada appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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Audience Engagement from your mobile phone

Event Industry News

Pylon One Limited has announced its latest product – Delegate Live , which gives your audience real-time participation simply by sending a text from a mobile phone. Across all industries, we are seeing unprecedented levels of disruption to the way we work and no matter the sector, Live Events have seen the biggest impact. The launch of Delegate Live provides the solution for employees to remain safe without losing the opportunity to gain audience participation as marketers switch to live streami

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Take Your Event Virtual in Four Steps

Coterie Spark

So, you’re considering taking your event virtual. We get that these are uncertain times, but one thing we are certain about is the ability to still deliver an exceptional experience even virtually. Given the present circumstances, we have a unique opportunity to think outside of the ballroom and innovate. So, let’s pivot together! . Step One: Assessment.

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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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Conference Care appoints Mark Upham into the role of Sales Director.

Event Industry News

Mark Upham. With over 20 years’ experience of driving commercial returns in the hospitality industry, Upham brings considerable expertise in identifying strategic corporate partnerships, maximising sales processes and developing sales teams. Speaking about the appointment, Upham said “I was literally the first sales person to visit Chris & Andrew in the mid 90’s, and throughout my career I’ve always kept a keen interest in the company.

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Virtual experiential events: Strategies to delight attendees

Eventbase

Most conferences are turning into virtual events in the wake of the COVID-19 virus. Hosting a fully online, digital experience is now the reality for many event organizers. It can be intimidating for event marketers to embrace virtual events. In-person events bring customers, partners, exhibitors and prospects together from around the world. They focus on creating a fully-immersive experience that engages and captivates attendees.

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Commercial rent relief is urgently needed to sustain the life of many event agencies and event venues now

Event Industry News

“With payments being unacceptably withheld and Government funding delayed, as I feared, many are in danger of not surviving this crisis.”. “Landlords have support giving a verified three month mortgage holiday but there’s nothing legislated for commercial renters, only the promise that they can’t be evicted in the next 3 months. This impacts on both agencies and venues which rental premises.

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Sustainability Steps For Event Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

All Seated

It’s safe to say that sustainability is at the top of mind for all event professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially given that many clients are pressing pause on events for the immediate future. We’re all looking to stay afloat, and setting up your business to weather the storm has never been a bigger priority. . As we use this time to evaluate internal systems and processes, it’s crucial that we also strengthen our event business’s foundation as well to ensure that we can stick aro

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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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Furloughing Pledge to the Events Industry, Let’s all respect the Government’s support

Event Industry News

Sam Gill, Founder of Story Events and Venue Search London leading the initiative. A Group of owners and directors of leading UK event agencies and venue finders have got together in an Agency Leaders Group to pledge their support for a set of guidelines for Furloughed Workers. This initiative has been led Sam Gill, Founder of Story Events and Venue Search London.

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Copying Proposals In Prospect Manager

Caterease

The post Copying Proposals In Prospect Manager appeared first on Caterease.

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EventUp acquired by Tripleseat

EventUp

EventUp started in 2011 with a bold idea: to change the way people plan and book events. Nine years later, it’s amazing to realize that we have done just that. Today, EventUp is the largest online marketplace for event planners: featuring over 10,000 venues in 300 U.S. cities, and covering all types of event spaces. We’ve achieved this success by focusing on an issue that too many were overlooking: creating a space for event planners to easily find and connect with event venues.

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Connecting Our Community: LCA Weighs In On COVID-19

All Seated

Join Leading Caterers of America members Carl Sacks, Director of LCA, Meryl Snow of Feastivities Events in Philadelphia, PA, Read Phillips of Beets Hospitality Group in Livermore, CA, Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs in NYC , and Norm Bennett of 24 Carrots in Orange County, CA as they discuss the current pandemic as it relates to the catering industry.

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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.

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Why Arlo + Zoom?

Arlo Training & Events Software

Arlo’s Zoom integration brings Zoom’s premium web conferencing functionality together with Arlo’s purpose built training management system. Training companies around the world use either system, some use both. If you’re a training company looking to deliver online training, you might be wondering, do I need both systems? You might be confused as to what Zoom does and why Arlo is necessary.

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Getting started with Arlo and Zoom

Arlo Training & Events Software

Wanting to get started with Arlo and Zoom? Need a solution to run webinars and online training? You’ve come to the right place. In this article we’ll take you through step by step how you can get set up. If you’re already an Arlo customer and want a super specific guide with all the information check out our support centre guide. Also a quick heads up, in a few weeks we will be releasing Arlo’s Zoom Integration.

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Why Arlo + Zoom?

Arlo Training & Events Software

Arlo’s Zoom integration brings Zoom’s premium web conferencing functionality together with Arlo’s purpose built training management system. Training companies around the world use either system, some use both. If you’re a training company looking to deliver online training, you might be wondering, do I need both systems? You might be confused as to what Zoom does and why Arlo is necessary.

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Getting started with Arlo and Zoom

Arlo Training & Events Software

Wanting to get started with Arlo and Zoom? Need a solution to run webinars and online training? You’ve come to the right place. In this article we’ll take you through step by step how you can get set up. If you’re already an Arlo customer and want a super specific guide with all the information check out our support centre guide. Also a quick heads up, in a few weeks we will be releasing Arlo’s Zoom Integration.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.