Wed.Apr 01, 2020

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Frills, Feathers, and Phone Screens: How Burlesque is Thriving Online

Picatic by Eventbrite

Burlesque dancers and teachers are virtually shimmying into living rooms around the world for a little celebratory sparkle during this scary time. Experiencing a modern burlesque performance, whether you’re on stage or in the audience, is a visceral, physical affair. Most performances happen in intimate quarters, letting the audience see the performer’s glistening skin beneath […].

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Implementation Guide for Online Events

Attendease

On our latest blog post, we shared the benefits of running online events and why you should considere turning your in-person conference into a virtual summit. Today, we will share an implementation guide with technical considerations and event requirements you need to know before you plan your online event and how to implement it. What Technologies Do You Need to Run an Online Conference.

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How the CARES Act Could Help Event Creators Affected by COVID-19

Picatic by Eventbrite

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused high levels of stress and uncertainty for many Americans. With an economic downturn and live events coming to a halt, a lot of that uncertainty has come from creators, venue owners, and promoters. We’re in this together, so we want to provide you with information on some essential assistance […].

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How Will Event Planners React To The Coronavirus Crisis?

EventMB

If you have been in the event industry long enough, you may remember striking similarities between the lead up to the financial crisis in 2008 and the Coronavirus emergency. Will the industry react in the same way or will things change for good? It is fair to say that we share a common need […]. The post How Will Event Planners React To The Coronavirus Crisis?

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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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Design your event for digital

Gallus Events

The best place to start when considering taking an event online is to look at your current physical events. And learn from them. Take time to design your event for digital, don’t just try to replicate your physical event. Truth is, it probably wasn’t that good anyway! Now I am not being personal or specific, I am making one of those general comments: not all physical business events are that special.

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Hio Launches ‘Virtual Lounge’ & ‘Network Now’ To Help Cultivate Meaningful Virtual Connections

Event Industry News

Hio , “hit it off,” the leading networking and events platform that allows users to open the app and discover interesting people and events nearby, today announced the launch of two new offerings – Virtual Lounge and Network Now. The two new features were designed to facilitate networking and 1:1 socialization in a time when events and meetups have been limited to digital-only connection.

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Virtual Audience Engagement: Keep Your Remote Attendees Happy!

Endless Events

It’s high time we talk about virtual audience engagement. Because yes, there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. And perhaps the biggest concern of all lies in the fact that engaging virtual audiences is hard. It’s one thing to have someone physically present in a space and tuning out.

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Tips for Keeping Your Audience Engaged During Virtual Events 

Guidebook

Anybody who has presented in front of a live audience knows it can be tough getting attendees to stay engaged throughout a session or presentation. When moving live events and conferences to online platforms, the competition for your audiences’ attention just got more stiff. Even with your stellar content; distractions like email, social media, and unfinished projects are just a tab over.

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11 Free Tools & Resources to Grow Your Event Business

Event Planning BluePrint

In light of COVID-19, businesses of all sizes are feeling the impact more than ever. Unfortunately, the event planning industry is no different and we’re all feeling the pressure and strain from the pandemic. (these tools & resources are available anytime, however they’re being offered for free during Covid-19). But it’s important to stay positive and focus on your long term goals.

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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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5 Ways to Comfort Your Friends Who Have Postponed Their Wedding

EventSource

With the outbreak of COVID-19 sparking unprecedented action from government and public officials, many couples have been forced to cancel their weddings this spring. These couples find themselves in this in-between, unknown limbo. They are disappointed, confused, angry and above all, sad. And while some people will say ‘it’s just a wedding’ please know that these emotions are all so valid.

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Event Layouts – 3 Tips for Getting Started – Quick Tips for Event Pros Video

Planning Pod

Sometimes getting started with anything is the hardest part. With that said, this video gives you 3 great idea on how to get started creating an event layout. For starters, events with 50 or more attendees on your guest list should ALWAYS have an event floor plan so you know exactly how every item should be laid out and how your seating arrangement should flow.

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Startups Are Making Virtual Events a Reality

PCMA Convene

U.K.-based virtual event platform Hopin, currently in the early-access stage, is expected to be fully live by September. Key takeaways: Virtual event platform startups were seeded before COVID-19, but the pandemic has resulted in a mass of postponed and canceled events around the world, “very quickly” accelerating their ramp-up. One U.K. startup is replicating the on-site experience with virtual booths, networking opportunities, sessions, and a stage.

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Reach New Audiences Around the World with These 6 Marketing Tools

Eventbrite UK

Hosting an event online gives you the opportunity to reach bigger audiences at a lower cost. It also lifts the geographical limits – instead of just attracting people who live nearby or can travel to your event easily, you can reach interested parties on the other side of the world. Like live events, online events […]. The post Reach New Audiences Around the World with These 6 Marketing Tools 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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COVID-19 Cancellations: To Refund or Not to Refund

Special Events

This wedding pro suggests ways to work with clients to avoid costly cancellations.

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Volunteer Management During The COVID-19 Pandemic 

InitLive

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the world, including nonprofits and organizations that rely on volunteers to perform critical tasks. There is no doubt that for many volunteer programs, all work has stopped or has been modified to be done remotely. Now some crucial volunteer efforts are needed during this global health crisis to protect the vulnerable.

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Keep Calm and Plan On: How to Prepare for a Post-pandemic World

SmartMeetings

Headlines in mass media screamed of successive waves of new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world. Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Major professional sports leagues, including the NBA, MLS and NHL, suspended games.

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Stand Out extends voting deadline for The Crystals

Event Industry News

The deadline for The Crystals, Stand Out magazine’s latest initiative to celebrate its 150th edition, has been extended to April 27. Stand Out launched The Crystals 2020 in March – it’s a quick to enter industry voting system and takes just 60 seconds to select your Favourite UK Event and Favourite UK Event Supplier. Caroline Clift, editor of Stand Out magazine, explained: “Last month, Stand Out launched The Crystals.

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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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Storytellers Bring Innovative Content to AGU Meeting

PCMA Convene

An AGU grand prize winners presents his data visualization on NASA’s “hyperwall” at the 2019 AGU Fall Meeting. (Epnac Photography). This case study is part of Convene ‘s April CMP Series story looking at innovations in scientific and medical meetings. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. Dec. 9-13, 2019 Moscone Center, San Francisco 28,000 attendees.

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ITB Berlin brings attendees together using virtual meeting software after Coronavirus cancellation

Event Industry News

The world’s largest annual travel trade show, ITB Berlin was one of the first exhibition casualties of the coronavirus outbreak this March. The event, which launched in 1966, brings together decision-makers, experts, buyers and professionals from across the travel industry. It prides itself on helping their attendees “build up the strongest business and customer relations through face-to-face”.

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Event’s Book Club Attracts Wider, Younger Group of Attendees

PCMA Convene

The Society of General Internal Medicine’s book club chose The Glass Cage (from left) in 2018, Range in 2020, and Between the World and me in 2019. This case study is part of Convene ‘s April CMP Series story looking at innovations in scientific and medical meetings. Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. May 8–11, 2019 Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. 3,000 attendees.

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Situation Report: Securing Working Capital

Event Leadership Institute

The Event Leadership Institute checks in weekly with a select group of event planning business owners across the US and Canada. Group members report on how their businesses are faring and offer coping strategies amid the massive disruption from COVID-19. We call it the Situation Room. Recently, the conversation covered securing working capital. . Event Leadership Institute will continue sharing insight and experiences from the Situation Room on our blog.

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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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AAAS Annual Meeting Finds the Right Balance Among Disciplines

PCMA Convene

Students are a key part of the AAAS Annual Meeting — and all attendees are encouraged to have fun with badge ribbons. This case study is part of Convene ‘s April CMP Series story looking at innovations in scientific and medical meetings. American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting. Feb.13–16, 2020 Seattle, Washington 9,000-plus attendees.

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A Reference: Virtual / Digital / Collaborative Meetings & Events Platforms

MeetingPool

Many folks have been trading info for the last few weeks and wondering what their options might be for remote platforms that will help us meet, learn and stay connected while we’re trying to get on with some semblance of business during this difficult time. Our team, and some friends and colleagues, have done a […].

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‘Get Out’ Takes on New Meaning at CHEST Annual Meeting

PCMA Convene

A participant at the American College of Chest Physicians’ CHEST Annual Meeting 2019 runs a probe over an “alien” with magnets in its chest in order to view ultrasound images revealing a cardiac condition. The exercise was part of an escape room at the event. This case study is part of Convene ‘s April CMP Series story looking at innovations in scientific and medical meetings. .

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2020 is Officially the Year of the Virtual Event

Event Industry News

The Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has seriously impacted the global events industry and it looks like its effects will be felt for many months to come. The events sector generates over $1 Trillion a year worldwide but it has been on life support from the start of 2020, with events postponed and cancelled across the board; from grand scale tech shows like E3, down to the very smallest local events.

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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.

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The Exposure Podcast for April 2020

The Expo Group

Welcome to the home edition of The Exposure Podcast from The Expo Group. Our guest this month is Danalynne Menegus, Managing Editor for Corporate Event News. Danalynne shares her expertise on how you can best provide information to every stakeholder during difficult times. We also discuss tips about working from home and test out a new mindfulness bell.

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