Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. The U.S. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism

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APRIL 13, 2020

By the time quarantine is over — whenever that may be — would you rather be able to brag about watching all five seasons of Outlander or finishing all 1,079 pages of David Foster Wallace’s notoriously lengthy and complex tome, Infinite Jest? The good news is that you’ll have time to do both. The other […].

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 13, 2020

How are eventprofs feeling during COVID-19? Over the past few weeks in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, I’ve listened to hundreds of people share their feelings at online meetings I’ve led and joined. Though everyone’s response has been unique, three distinct sets of emotions stand out. Here they are, from the perspective of the many meeting professionals I’ve heard.

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EventMB

APRIL 13, 2020

I’ve always known that I’ve led a lucky life. Some people say that you ‘make your own luck’, and that’s true – to a degree. Certainly, your outlook on life does affect your outcomes, but when you’ve been born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you should at the very least be humble enough […]. The post Carina Bauer: Leading Through Crisis and Beyond by Carina Bauer appeared first on [link].

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Oveit

APRIL 13, 2020

Nowadays, there are millions of businesses in the world that focus on delivering different products and services for consumers. Keeping aside the variety […]. The post Loyalty Programs and Local Communities in Hospitality appeared first on Oveit.com.

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EventSource

APRIL 13, 2020

A month ago, we all would have jumped at the chance to sit on our butts for days on end while doing nothing but binging Netflix and eating pizza. Now? We are longing for to-do lists and tasks! Okay, maybe it hasn’t gotten that far – BUT if you are newly engaged or in the middle of planning a wedding you may be rip roaring and ready to get the ball rolling on plans.

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Tigris Events

APRIL 13, 2020

[…]. The post Virtual Events to Consider While Live Events are Banned appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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eventplanner

APRIL 13, 2020

Nowadays, people expect to have internet access at all times and in all places including your event! However, this is not always as easy to arrange as it sounds.

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Special Events

APRIL 13, 2020

This veteran event pro shares guidelines for creating safe mass gatherings once the coronavirus storm passes.

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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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eventplanner

APRIL 13, 2020

Do you want to improve the experience you’re providing at your events? Then you’ll want to work on inspiring your attendees.

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Caterease

APRIL 13, 2020

The post Tracking Event Conflicts appeared first on Caterease.

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All Seated

APRIL 13, 2020

You are officially your own spokesperson in the event industry, and this notion has never been truer than it is now, as we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. . So whether you want to pitch yourself as an industry expert, spread the word about a new pivot in your brand, or simply share the impact of the pandemic on your part of the industry, you are officially in a position your own event publicist through public relations.

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Kennedy

APRIL 13, 2020

Be honest: are you feeling a little restless right now? While we’re staying home and flattening the curve, we’re finding out all sorts of things about ourselves, like how dependent some of us are on consistent routines, how much we appreciate the little things we used to take for granted, and whether we’ve got a future in breadmaking (or not). For some, it’s not so bad, and for others, it’s taking some getting used to.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 13, 2020

So you’ve been banished from the office and forced to work from home. Welcome to the party! Well, not exactly. Coterie Spark has electively and strategically opted to work from home since the start of this year (…and most of last year tbh). So, we’re practically pros and we’ve got you! Below are the top five low-to-no cost tools that we use to collaborate and communicate with our remote team (and you can too!).

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Kennedy

APRIL 13, 2020

Be honest: are you feeling a little restless right now? While we’re staying home and flattening the curve, we’re finding out all sorts of things about ourselves, like how dependent some of us are on consistent routines, how much we appreciate the little things we used to take for granted, and whether we’ve got a future in breadmaking (or not). For some, it’s not so bad, and for others, it’s taking some getting used to.

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webMOBI

APRIL 13, 2020

Ten best virtual event software platforms to host online events With the Covid19 outbreak, the event organizers are increasingly canceling or postponing events. The organizers [.]. The post 10 Best virtual event engagement software platforms appeared first on webMOBI.

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Kennedy

APRIL 13, 2020

Be honest: are you feeling a little restless right now? While we’re staying home and flattening the curve, we’re finding out all sorts of things about ourselves, like how dependent some of us are on consistent routines, how much we appreciate the little things we used to take for granted, and whether we’ve got a future in breadmaking (or not). For some, it’s not so bad, and for others, it’s taking some getting used to.

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All Seated

APRIL 13, 2020

Join Kristin Banta for a full hour of Q&A! Kristin wants to answer all of your event planning questions including topics related to the planning and design process as well as questions related to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Feel free to email emily@allseated.com with your questions in advance so that we are sure to cover them during the webinar!

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Skift

APRIL 13, 2020

Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 13, 2020

In 2020, we’ve seen a massive shift in how events are being managed and delivered. For event managers today, it’s no longer just about providing content such as a series of talks, sessions or seminars, it’s also about the attendee experience. Event planning technologies have played a crucial role in these developments; tools such as online ticketing, remote registration and real-time interpretation have all added to the overall experience.

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