Wed.Jul 08, 2020

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Why Can’t Planners Turn a Profit with Virtual Events?

EventMB

Virtual events have allowed the industry to survive in some form throughout the past few months of coronavirus-prompted cancellations and shutdowns — but only somewhat. Event tech tools are still largely lacking key features that planners need to be profitable. While the event tech industry is answering the demand for virtual solutions by doubling down […].

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

SmartMeetings

One of the side effects of a global pandemic is an outbreak of uncertainty. Meeting professionals are left wondering about the very foundation of their missions. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months?

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Top Tips to Write Better Event Descriptions

Eventbrite UK

Your event description is often the first (and only) chance you get to grab a potential attendee’s attention online. And thanks to modern consumer behaviour, you have only 5.59 seconds to do it before they abandon your webpage and move on to the next thing. So how can you make the most of those five […]. The post Top Tips to Write Better Event Descriptions appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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MICEOFFERS Secures World Exclusive partnership with Sandals Resorts

Event Industry News

MICEOFFERS.com and Sandals Resorts have agreed an exclusive global deal that will put the hotel and venue chain in front of over 90,000 event bookers around the world. The partnership represents the first of a series of announcements from MICEOFFERS as more and more event organisers look to gain the best value for their 2020 and 2021 event programme.

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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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What Meeting Professionals Want to Know

PCMA Convene

With the year barely at the halfway mark, 2020 already has stretched meeting professionals to their limits. Earlier in the year, in the midst of a growing pandemic, they navigated the complexities of canceling or postponing thousands of face-to-face meetings, and then — in some cases literally overnight — shifted to transforming face-to-face events to digital ones.

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National Association of Realtors Tackles Virtual Event Speaker Challenges

PCMA Convene

U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina addresses the online audience for the virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. In March, like many other event organizers, Bonnie Stetz, director of conference content design for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), found herself in the position of having to convert a live event to virtual in a very short period of time — five-and-a-half weeks, to be exact.

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COVID 19 Business Impact Study – Global Perspective

Event Industry News

A researcher at the University of Westminster carried out a global study into the predicted impact of COVID-19 on the events industry and the stance that some organisations may take in the near future. Due to a significant reduction in demand for events due to the pandemic, nearly half of all those surveyed (40%) implied that the business they are involved in may not exist in its current form within the next 6-12 months and urged that alterations to the realignment of their costs are imperative

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Biophilic-Inspired Trends for Outdoor Event Gatherings

Special Events

Kevin Dana of CORT Events shares biophilic-inspired trends for outdoor special event gatherings

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At The Pub creates app to assist publicans with NHS Test and Trace service

Event Industry News

Following on from the Government announcement pubs will be required to have a record of their customers including contact information and details of their visit. At The Pub created an iOS & Android app to assist publicans with requests from the NHS Test and Trace service which is simple and easy to use. On registration pubs are allocated a unique QR code which is displayed at the entrance to the pub.

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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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Pricing Your Virtual Event: 3 Tips

ePly

If you’ve hosted or are planning to host a virtual event in 2020 (or beyond), let me ask you.did you charge or are you planning on charging for attendance? Many organizations are reluctant because virtual events lack several of the components in-person events offer (face-to-face networking being a primary one). But here’s the thing: While your virtual event might be different than your in-person event, that’s not to say it’s any less valuable.

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‘£1.57B of Investment to Protect Britain’s World Class Culture Arts and Heritage Institutions’

Event Industry News

That was the heading on the governments press release of 5 July. Here at AFO we were delighted. However, on closer inspection they tell us that a good proportion of this package will be in the form of loans with about £880M being handed out in grants. For many months AFO along with colleagues at AIF, BAFA and UK Music have been discussing, gathering information, producing facts and figures to put forward a case for special sector funding to get us through the difficult months ahead.

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How to Disinfect Conference Rooms?

InCharged

The conference room plays a vital place in every workspace and cleaning that regularly helps to destroy all the bacteria. Whether we are conducting weekly meetings, presentations, or business events, cleaning of the conference hall is essential for any workplace. If things are messy and unorganized, it may harm the productivity and success of the meeting.

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SafeSite Facilities

Event Industry News

Our team of specialists have over 25 years’ experience providing safety and security solutions to the events industry. We understand the importance of health and safety planning for any indoor or outdoor event, and we can supply all the right products you need to ensure the wellbeing and convenience of your event team and guests. We are very proud to have worked on a number of prestigious events, including the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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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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How to Keep the Kitchen Cabinets and Cupboards Clean?

InCharged

There are so many areas that quickly get contaminated and expose more dirt, bacteria, and grease like the kitchen cabinets and cupboards. Adults and children keep on opening and closing the cabinets; cooking grease and condensation from outside temperature affect the cabinets that insist you clean the kitchen appliances daily if not then on a weekly basis.

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Evessio celebrates success of PPA Awards Digital ceremony

Event Industry News

Evessio, the Event Management technology specialist which hosts and runs a large number of awards platforms, successfully pivoted the coveted PPA Awards into a fully live ceremony last week. The PPA (Professional Publishers Association) supports more than 200 businesses in the publishing industry and this year was the 40 th anniversary of the awards.

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Restaurants That Are Now Open For Dine-In In Kansas

EventUp

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.

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Smyle shapes its future with leadership boost

Event Industry News

In the wake of an unexpected global cultural shift, creative agency Smyle is redefining what it means to make awe-inspiring experiences, with a bold new focus on virtual and digital events to sit alongside physical events – all steered by its dynamic leadership team. . The reshuffle sees Smyle’s first employee Dominic Thomas-Smith assume the role of Managing Director , while Andrew Dawson-Wills moves into the role of Operations Director, with oversight of the company’s digital, technical and com

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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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Interview Party Planning Tips, from a true Party Diva

Bonjour Events

A favorite interview from a master event producer, Andrea Wong Joe. How does she continue to deliver that wow factor everytime: [link]. Andrea Wong Joe planned special experiences for the Yahoo! employees for almost 20 years!

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The Best Hashtags for Wedding Planners

Event Certificate

Instagram. Love it or hate it, is an amazing social media platform for wedding planners. But optimizing your posts with eye popping images, award winning captions and the most relevant hashtags – is not always easy. Today I’m sharing how to fix one of these, and I promise these three […]. The post The Best Hashtags for Wedding Planners appeared first on EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE.

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Crowd Connected announces launch of Bluebird, a revolutionary new sales tool for the exhibition industry

Event Industry News

Instant insight into how every stand is performing, across the entire show floor – essential for exhibition sales teams in a post COVID-19 world. Crowd Connected , a market leader in visitor tracking technology, today announces the launch of Bluebird, a ground-breaking new product that equips exhibitions sales teams with vital data they have traditionally lacked: exhibitor performance metrics.

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3 HUGE Problems to Avoid at Outdoor Wedding Venues  

Milestone Events Group

3 HUGE Problems to Avoid at Outdoor Wedding Venues . Some of the most spectacular wedding venues available are entirely outdoors. While you’re visiting potential sites, it’s essential to do your homework and keep notes of some critical elements not always brought up during the sales process. Below are some potential issues to avoid if you’re considering outdoor wedding venues. . .

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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 Can’t Planners Turn a Profit With Virtual Events?

Skift

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How to keep Hospital Equipment Clean and Disinfected?

InCharged

The medical equipment is the utmost used and important stuff in the hospital to check the patient’s condition by medical professionals like doctors and technicians. The most used equipment in the hospital are: Stationary or portable oxygen tanks Bill lights and blankets Electronic wheelchairs or Manual wheelchairs Pressure mattresses Breast pumps Hospital beds Nebulizers Patient Lifts Kidney machines Traction equipment Walkers, canes, crutches or any similar assistive equipment.