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JULY 15, 2020
For many creators, the sudden shift to online events after COVID-19 was a leap into the unknown. “I had never even been to an online event before all of this,” says Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of global morning dance community Daybreaker. So for Agrawal and many others, it was a gradual process of understanding […].
EventMB
JULY 15, 2020
Virtual events have been in the wings for a while, and some projected that the coronavirus was going to finally give them the lift-off they deserved. But are they really the saving grace that some are making them out to be? The results so far say no. In fact, 40 percent of respondents to a […]. The post What Tech Needs to Provide to Make Virtual Events a Success by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
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PCMA Convene
JULY 15, 2020
Andrea Faflíková, director of PR, communications and events/REEMEA for the LEGO Group, stands in a custom-made 3D virtual studio during a LEGO digital event. In April, Andrea Faflíková found herself in a position all-too familiar to many event organizers in the wake of the pandemic: She had to move a face-to-face event online in a matter of weeks. But unlike many other organizers, Faflíková — the Prague, Czech Republic–based director of PR, communications and events/REEMEA for the LEGO Group — d
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
Live events are all about bringing people together. Whether it’s to get inspired, to share knowledge, or to do business, the human connection is the number one reason to attend events. At virtual events, by their very nature, this connection is much harder to achieve. With attendees joining from their homes or offices, meeting others, and having meaningful conversations, needs a little extra boost.
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PCMA Convene
JULY 15, 2020
Business event professionals have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to virtual events, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking about a time when face-to-face meetings will be possible. Two event and brand experience companies, Freeman and Shepard, have created videos that demonstrate their visions of future events — particularly exhibitions — that can be created responsibly to not only engage live audiences, but keep them safe in world without a coronavirus vaccine.
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eventplanner
JULY 15, 2020
There are lots of disappointing experiences people may have when attending an event, but there’s nothing worse than listening to a world-known professional deliver an average speech accompanied by a low-quality presentation.
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
RYOT, Verizon Media’s Emmy Award®-winning immersive storytelling production house, announced today the launch of The Fabric of Reality, a fully immersive fashion show in partnership with Kaleidoscope, the Museum of Other Realities (MOR) and the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) at London College of Fashion, UAL. The experience will be a first of its kind virtual reality fashion exhibition, aimed at taking audiences on a journey to explore the story and narrative behind the designer’s colle
SmartMeetings
JULY 15, 2020
Destinations International ’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference streamed over two days vividly illustrated the challenges and upside of the state of what the organization dubbed The Great Interruption—a pandemic , civil unrest , massive unemployment , a recession and a giant cloud of sand from the Sahara. The event brought more than 1,000 industry leaders together in St.
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
MCI Singapore launched a series of interactive digital training and seminar events with Prudential Corporation Asia (PCA), a member of Prudential plc group of companies. The series of interactive virtual events and seminars is part of Prudential’s commitment to ensure continued care for customers to keep customers and agents engaged through the COVID-19 pandemic. .
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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
Endless Events
JULY 15, 2020
So you’re thinking about planning a hybrid event, huh? Well, we commend you! Because now that things slowly begin to open back up and small gatherings of people are allowed, they will become the norm. Just like a few months ago, virtual events were the next big trend. But the thing about hybrid events is that they’re a tad complex. Because now you’ll have to consider both the in-person experience and the remote experience.
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
BlueJeans by Verizon today announced new partner integrations and feature enhancements to its BlueJeans Events interactive video live streaming platform to improve attendee recruitment, engage diverse audiences, and seamlessly follow-up post-event. By matching audience expectations for modern, virtual experiences and enabling event managers to more closely simulate on-site customer connections—including the ability to host up to 150 speakers and 50,000 attendees—BlueJeans Events empowers organis
Best Corporate Events
JULY 15, 2020
Giving back to the communities we live and work in has always been a priority at Best Corporate Events. All over the country, our charitable programs are some of the most popular with our clients, because they love to have fun while doing good as much as we do. This has allowed us to facilitate thousands of donations to organizations and communities in need.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 15, 2020
On 8 July 2020, the government announced that it would introduce a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT for certain supplies relating to: hospitality hotel and holiday accommodation admissions to certain attractions. This cut in the VAT rate from the standard rate of 20% will have effect from 15 July 2020 to 12 January 2021. […]. The post How to set or update your VAT appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
Global volunteers offer leadership and expertise for APEX Commission, Knowledge, and Sustainability and Social Impact committees . The Events Industry Council today announces leadership appointments for its Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Commission, Knowledge Committee, and Sustainability and Social Impact Committee. “We are grateful to welcome this group of leaders to the EIC volunteer community,” said Amy Calvert, Events Industry Council CEO.
SmartMeetings
JULY 15, 2020
When it comes to diversity , there is no them; there is only us—all of us, was the message delivered by Risha Grant , a woman on a “no-BS” mission. The nationally acclaimed keynote speaker who headlined Smart Meetings Virtual Mid-Atlantic event advocated eliminating the “ bias synapse” (or BS as she called it) that exists in all of us starts with identifying the unconscious thoughts.
Special Events
JULY 15, 2020
Wedding expert Kylie Carlson shares tips on bringing in the ideal wedding client for specific businesses.
EventPlanning
JULY 15, 2020
Creating event contracts can be intimidating. For most, it’s easier to pass that task off to an attorney. But what if you are a new event planner, and don’t have the funds to pay a legal professional? Don’t fret, this article will help you create a basic event contract that will include clauses to help protect your event business. Before going into the meat of what a contract should contain, it is important to know that you should never agree to provide event services without a contract.
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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!
SmartMeetings
JULY 15, 2020
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well. Higher. Faster. Stronger.” — Pierre de Coubertin, Founder International Olympic Committee, 1924. You, as a meeting planner, just like Olympic athletes, have found your passion.
EventUp
JULY 15, 2020
Post-coronavirus, restaurants are slowly reopening in various stages — which started with takeout and delivery and has evolved into partial capacity for dine-in— in order to ensure a safe experience until the days of everyone operating at full capacity. We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends.
ePly
JULY 15, 2020
Part of trying to decide on pricing for your virtual event is first determining exactly what attendees will get out of joining. The value of the event plays a huge role in how much attendance is worth! And not only that, understanding how to build a strong virtual event value proposition will keep your team aligned during the planning phases and encourage more attendee engagement.
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
London based HYPERVSN is the technology company responsible for developing the innovative and disruptive 3D holographic system that provides an immersive experience for viewers. The company was founded in 2011 and has attracted investment from media titan Mark Cuban among others. HYPERVSN has been the recipient of numerous awards including Top 3 British Innovations of the Year, the AV Awards in 2018 and 2019 and was also named among the World’s 10 Most Impressive Technologies by Mashable and USA
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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.
Skift
JULY 15, 2020
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Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2020
Forum Events & Media Group, a leading specialist B2B event organiser, has successfully held its first virtual networking events – with over 550 individual meetings taking place within the security industry over the course of two days via virtual events. With live events unable to take place for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forum has expanded its cutting-edge proprietary software to create a new interface with live video meetings.
Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers
JULY 15, 2020
With many events and communities moving online in response to the global pandemic, organisers and participants have suddenly found themselves having to learn a host of new technical skills around video production. Experience making video calls doesn’t automatically translate to knowledge of how to produce professional-looking video content! When you speak at an in-person event, there’s usually an AV technician making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes.
Event Rebels
JULY 15, 2020
Like their face-to-face counterparts, the foundation of a successful virtual event is its staff. While virtual environments may require far less staff than an in-person event, there is still a need for careful planning to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Identifying Staff Roles. The first step in staffing your virtual event is determining which roles need to be filled.
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SmartMeetings
JULY 15, 2020
Whether in-person or online , meetings can go right—or they can go wrong. How do you prevent such problems? Let’s look at an example. Jenny had been promoted to events manager at her job. That meant she would now be hosting meetings, instead of just attending them. One of those meetings was a regularly scheduled gathering for managers from around the country—a big annual event with a prominent speaker , a dinner, workshops and so much more.
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