Thu.May 28, 2020

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11 Event Decor Ideas and Products Designed to Keep Guests Safe

BizBash

From branded PPE to bumper tables, here are some creative decor products and ideas for future in-person events.

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How Not to Get Sued If Someone Gets Sick When You Get Back to Planning

SmartMeetings

Editor’s note : The lawyers quoted in this article are not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. When you begin planning in-person meetings again, the last thing you want is for an attendee to suddenly become ill and blame you for it. In the post-COVID-19 world, you must protect yourself not only physically, but also legally.

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#ThrowbackThursday: Get Inspired by These Vibrant Summer Soirees

BizBash

As Memorial Day Weekend marked the unofficial start of sweet, sweet summertime, we're taking a look back at last year's envy-worthy events.

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Accelerating the Pivot to Virtual Events

SmartMeetings

How are you handling the shift to virtual events? While the meeting landscape is different, it’s also the same. McNeel Keena, vice president of product management at Cvent, talked about the implications for planners of this and much more in the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator, “ Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events.”. For instance, he also shared insight into how to keep your attendees engaged in the virtual world.

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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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Top 4 ways to monetize a podcast

Oveit

In the past year, we’ve seen a considerable increase in terms of podcast consumption. As we speak, there are 62 million Americans listening […]. The post Top 4 ways to monetize a podcast appeared first on Oveit.com.

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Events @ No 6: Dedicated to excellence and innovation in hospitality

Event Industry News

Events @ No 6 opened its doors in 2019, as an innovative new venue in bustling Aldgate, in the City of London. Facilities include a variety of bright and airy meeting rooms and event spaces, hosting from 2 to 210 guests with in-built AV. Our flexible spaces are available weekdays, evenings and weekends and can accommodate fine dining for up to 150. The tranquil terrace with stunning views of London’s iconic skyline is ideal for summer receptions for up to 100 guests. 6 Alie Street is within easy

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Duty Of Care In The Events Industry

Endless Events

As event professionals, we’re bound to the duty of care. In case you’re not fully aware of what this means, the Legal Dictionary defines it as the “responsibility of a person or organization to take all reasonable measures necessary to prevent activities that could result in harm to other individuals and/or their property” And if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense.

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Caroline and JP’s Modern and Trendy Hotel X Wedding

EventSource

Caroline and JP’s big day at the stunning Hotel X Toronto is a perfect blend of city glam and classic elegance. The couple, who met in March 2015, were set up by their grandmothers – can you say Grandmas know best? After meeting at a Toronto Starbucks for a coffee over one March Break, the two immediately connected but there was one issue – Caroline was living and working in Vancouver at the time.

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Events Planning & Management: Why It’s So Important!

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Events Planning & Management: Why It’s So Important! appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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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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19 Free Educational Resources to Navigate the New Meeting & Event Landscape

Event Leadership Institute

We’ve all heard the saying, “knowledge is power.” Now, this statement is more relevant than ever with the significant disruption the meeting and event landscape has faced. As part of our guiding mission to provide progressive online education, training, and professional development programs for event & meeting industry professionals, the ELI team has been hard at work putting together free resources to help event leaders evolve during this challenging time.

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Podcast: Social Media Tips and Tricks from digital producer at George P. Johnson

Event Industry News

Joining me this week is Caitlin Kobrak, digital producer at George P. Johnson. Managing social media campaigns for mega-events such as Cisco Live, we discuss her favourite social media tools and tactics. Platforms that were once thought to be relevant only to teenage audiences, Caitlin explains how this landscape has changed over the last two years, and, how businesses can use consumer-focused platforms like TikTok to feed a B2B event campaign on other business-oriented platforms.

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What This Online Dance Party Can Tell Us About Sponsors

PCMA Convene

DJ Paco Osuna spins dance music during an elrow livestream experience May 24. The elrow community tuned in on Facebook and Twitch to see three DJ sets live from Barcelona’s Casa Batlló. In 2019, more than 746,000 people danced and celebrated at more than 150 shows hosted by elrow, a Spanish-based company that bills itself as the host of “the craziest party in the world.

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NOEA to Present Digital Convention for the First Time

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced that its annual convention will be delivered virtually for the first time in its 40-year history. The association is also offering free sessions to members as part of its commitment to provide financial relief during the national shut down. The convention will still take place 18th November 2020, but will be extended from one day to three, with live content available throughout the week (16-20th November) and on demand to members post-

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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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What is Microvolunteering and How Can it Benefit Your Organization?

InitLive

Have you heard rumblings about microvolunteering, but you aren't sure what all the fuss is about? Read on to discover what microvolunteering is and how it can help nonprofits increase engagement and improve their reach in the community. What is Microvolunteering? The official Microvolunteering Day website defines microvolunteering as "bite-sized, on demand, no commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause.

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Global sports business agency reintroduces as SPORTFIVE

Event Industry News

Today, the global sports marketing agency previously known as Lagardère Sports and Entertainment has changed its brand identity to SPORTFIVE, following the sale completion of the business from Lagardère Group to H.I.G. Capital in mid-April. The private equity firm now owns a majority of 75.1 % stake in the business. As part of the transformation process, SPORTFIVE shifts focus to a dual organizational structure of dedicated market areas and global growth units.

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4 Non-Obvious Trends and Why They Matter Now

PCMA Convene

Trend curator Rohit Bhargava dons silly glasses during a presentation that was part of the weekly, livestreamed SXSW Sessions Online series. He was making a point about using props to make digital presentations special. Trend curator and marketing expert Rohit Bhargava is the author of a series of best-selling trend forecasts, featured in the 10th edition of his book, Nonobvious Megatrends: How to See What Others Miss and Predict the Future , released in February.

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Events @ No 6

Event Industry News

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN HOSPITALITY. Events @ No 6 opened its doors in 2019, as an innovative new venue in bustling Aldgate, in the City of London. Facilities include a variety of bright and airy meeting rooms and event spaces, hosting from 2 to 210 guests with in-built AV. Our flexible spaces are available weekdays, evenings and weekends and can accommodate fine dining for up to 150.

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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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5 Ways to Attract More Corporate Events

EventUp

Getting corporate event planners to notice your venue can mean a huge boost in revenue which is why spreading the word about your venue should be one of your main business priorities. Not only do corporate events often require less planning and lower overhead costs, but they can also help fill your weekday calendars and are more likely to be recurring events vs. one-offs, such as weddings.

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The Future of Events

Kennedy

In the shadow of a global pandemic, the time-tested expectations of corporate events are now under revision, being reverse-engineered to fit what’s ahead. As we learn more about the best ways to keep ourselves and one another safe, we’re envisioning the future of events, and in the interim, we’re hard at work putting best practices in place for a post-COVID-19 world.

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Some of the best historic wedding venues in New England

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Daniel J Photography. New England is home to some of the most enchanting wedding venues. As we start planning Boston-area weddings PC (post-Covid), we are fantasizing about fabulous fêtes at some of the dreamiest venues. Today, we are sharing our favorite historic wedding venues within two hours of Boston. Happy daydreaming! Image credit: Matt Teuten. 1.

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The Future of Events

Kennedy

In the shadow of a global pandemic, the time-tested expectations of corporate events are now under revision, being reverse-engineered to fit what’s ahead. As we learn more about the best ways to keep ourselves and one another safe, we’re envisioning the future of events, and in the interim, we’re hard at work putting best practices in place for a post-COVID-19 world.

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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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One World Rental responds to COVID-19 with a new range of technology addressing health and safety in offices and workplaces

Event Industry News

From contactless hand sanitising dispensers, to temperature screening thermographic cameras which detect skin surface temperature, OWR’s new product range comes in response to growing numbers of workforces expected to return to offices. One World Rental today launches a new technological product range aimed at helping offices and workplaces with health and safety compliancy in the wake of COVID-19.

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The Future of Events

Kennedy

In the shadow of a global pandemic, the time-tested expectations of corporate events are now under revision, being reverse-engineered to fit what’s ahead. As we learn more about the best ways to keep ourselves and one another safe, we’re envisioning the future of events, and in the interim, we’re hard at work putting best practices in place for a post-COVID-19 world.

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Hong Kong Tourism Board strengthens support for MICE in response to new industry norms after pandemic

Event Industry News

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held an online MICE Tourism Update attended by around 740 industry partners on 25th May 2020 (Monday) to introduce a multi-pronged recovery plan for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Mr Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE & Cruise and Regional Director, Europe of HKTB, analysed the new norms for the MICE industry in post-pandemic travels.

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3 Ways to Sell Value for Online Events: 2020 Guide [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Online events are slowly becoming the norm. And it's easy to understand why.

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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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Live Events Accomplish More

Nth Degree

We’re living in extraordinary times. No roadmap. No contingency plan. I think we can all agree that the changes are uncomfortable and have disrupted the natural flow of our everyday lives. For those of us in the events industry, this is more than a disruption — it’s an upheaval of our businesses and plans we’ve been working on for months. As we scramble to get creative and come up with new ideas to ensure success for our clients, we’re also wondering if this is this the new normal.

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14 Strategies for Paid Webinars that Bring Value

EventBank Insights

Webinars are online seminars that can be accessed by a seemingly unlimited amount of people from different locations of the world for one single event. Ever since the COVID-19 crisis, there has been an uptick in the number of webinars hosted by different organizations to maintain engagement since physical seminars can no longer be hosted. In physical seminars, audience members often are required to purchase a ticket to attend.

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The MICE Exchange, episode 3: Is it time to rethink geographic market segmentation in the events industry?

The MICE

The corona crisis has brought the industry together in a way we could have never imagined before. In the current climate, there are no borders and limits to how we can connect and interact with the industry online. New online initiatives were born out of the crisis, such as the #eventprofstalk hackathon and #EventProfsTogetherAtHome , and this is just the beginning of a shift we’ll see growing in the coming years. .