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11 Ideas for Virtual Events

Eventbrite UK

Do the words “online event” make you think of lengthy webinars or livestreaming business conferences? You’re in the majority. But 2020 is changing the game when it comes to hosting events virtually – especially now that COVID-19 is forcing many of us to stay home. Around the world, resourceful event professionals are getting creative in […]. The post 11 Ideas for Virtual Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Stronger Together: How Event Pros Can Support Each Other Right Now

Endless Events

The events industry, just like many other industries right now, is suffering. And no one knows exactly what the effects of this will be in the long-run. Because this is such an unprecedented situation, fear is settling in. Jobs are being lost, events are being canceled, and the whole paradigm of the industry has shifted. But it’s important to remember that we’re all in this together.

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Courtney and Aaron’s Glam Wedding at the Globe and Mail Centre

EventSource

Courtney and Aaron’s wedding mixed some urban flair with some very elegant sensibilities. Thanks to the genius minds at the Melissa Baum Events at the helm, the couple was able to pull off a glamorous-yet-intimate celebration at the stunning The Globe and Mail Centre that was simply unforgettable. Thankfully the lens of the creative and talented Lori Waltenbury was on hand to snap each Pin-ful moment.

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5 Mistakes to Avert in Virtual Meetings

SmartMeetings

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has suddenly thrust online meetings into the spotlight as some companies and organizations venture into them for the first time while others rely on them much more than ever before. All of them are searching for ways to run the most productive meetings—and to avoid mistakes during a period when time is especially precious.

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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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Take Charge of Your Event Company’s Message During a Crisis

Special Events

This event rental pro shares seven tips for making communication count during a crisis.

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Canceling Your Event: 8 Examples from Leading Brands

Bizzabo

How to communicate a COVID-19 related event cancellation to your attendees. Featuring examples from Google, SXSW, and Amazon. At the beginning of March, we published an in-depth guide on what event organizers need to know about COVID-19. In this guide we covered how event organizers can and have adapted their event strategies to COVID-19. Some organizers have had to postpone their events others have decided to take theirs online with a virtual solution , others yet have had to make the very toug

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How to Get Stronger and More Innovative During Crisis

Eventtia

As event organizers, we’re used to having some big obstacles thrown our way and we say big we really mean it. From economic crises to erupting volcanoes and now the COVID-19 outbreak, in situations like this, our ability to adapt and overcome these big obstacles is really put to the test.

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Best Practices for Running Virtual Events from Gerrit Heijkoop

Slido

Are you considering moving your live event online? You’re not alone. The global pandemic has forced many conference organizers to switch to virtual events. If you are a virtual newbie, there are a few important points to keep in mind. Here are tips from an expert on hybrid events, Gerrit Heijkoop from LiveOnlineEvents , on how to pull it off successfully.

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Improving outdoor activities through technology

Oveit

Even if the word ‘glamping’ is relatively new, the concept behind is not. In the 16th century, the Scottish Earl of Atholl prepared […]. The post Improving outdoor activities through technology appeared first on Oveit.com.

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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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Mini-marathon held in South West China amid controversy

Event Industry News

A 6-kilometre mini-marathon was held at a scenic spot in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Sunday morning, marking the first mass running event since the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. . About 1,000 local runners from Dujiangyan District, which has reported zero cases, were seen wearing masks along the route.

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Building a Simple 5-Page Event Website for Your City-Wide Conference

CadmiumCD

Written by Zac Olsen, CadmiumCD Product Specialist. A city-wide conference entails a great deal of planning, guiding, and creating. A strong and reliable website is an excellent tool for facilitating a great attendee experience for your conference. Attendees must know how to get to the conference, what to do during the conference, and after the conference convenes.

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Marketing agency Patch launches Virtually Live London

Event Industry News

Venues may be temporarily closed, but the majority of the industry hasn’t stopped working. . Data from venues and buyers is signalling that despite the sudden slowdown, coupled with postponements and cancellations, they are still receiving enquiries for later in the year and even receiving bookings. . But while the industry carries on, we’re all still confined to our homes other than for food, medicine or exercise.

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Update on Efforts to Support our Global Community During COVID-19

Eventbrite UK

Our mission at Eventbrite is to bring the world together through live experiences. In more than a decade of business, never before has that mission been so tested. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and its direct impact on the live events industry is unprecedented. We are dedicated to supporting the live events community and […]. The post Update on Efforts to Support our Global Community During COVID-19 appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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CPL Delivers Large Disco Themed Webcast

Event Industry News

Technical production specialist CPL was poised to deliver an elaborate show environment to event organisers Pandora Events for a motivational event and sales conference occupying Hall 4 of the NEC Birmingham, UK, complete with in-the-round staging, live band, dancers and roller-skating artists and high-level presenters – for 2500 guests … when, during the dress rehearsals, Covid-19 intervened …. … the latest UK government advice – at that time, 10 days before the national lockdown came int

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The Story Behind #GMIDGoesVirtual

SmartMeetings

Editor’s Note: Smart Meetings asked Anh Nguyen, one of the driving forces behind the push to take Global Meeting Industry Day virtual on April 14 and turn it into a record-breaking show of force, to share the origin story of the movement and hashtag in her own words. For those who rely on bringing people together for their livelihoods, the world has shifted, with no real signs of when or how it will ever shift back.

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Event Risk Assessment Checklist

Coterie Spark

COVID-19 is here and is affecting events around the globe. Take a deep breath. You are not alone in this. Let us be your partner in navigating these unprecedented times. We don’t have all the answers, but as a global meeting and event management firm with decades of collective experience on our team, we are uniquely positioned to help. So, let’s connect.

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The Convention Centre Dublin

Event Industry News

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is an inspirational setting for meetings with fantastic views of the city. The award-winning venue has 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms, suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions up to 8,000 delegates. It boasts a 1,995 seat auditorium, 4,500 square meters of exhibition space, banqueting for up to 3,000 guests and six foyer spaces.

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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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Take Your Event Online With Virtual Conference Software

Expo Logic

Are you looking to change your in-person conference into an interactive virtual conference? If so, our Virtual Conference Software can help you achieve a full, online conference experience complete with live networking, virtual sessions and exhibit halls and even virtual poster sessions. To help you navigate the process of taking your event virtual we have outlined our solutions below: Webinar & Webcasts - Offer interactive, live events or re-broadcast recordings.

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Reattendance – The World’s Virtual Events Platform

Event Industry News

ReAttendance.com is specifically designed for the replay and live streaming of all types of events. ReAttendance.com removes the barrier of geographical restriction for you and your attendees and allows you to monetise your events, either before the event with live streaming or after the event with event Replays. With its live stream function (embedding live streams from any platform) it allows different ticket types to either view or purchase access to your content.

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Force Majeure: Will it Really Help Cancelled Events?

Skift

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