Thu.Dec 17, 2020

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What Will We Call Face-to-Face Meetings Next?

EventTechBrief

By Michelle Bruno. The third-party, face-to-face meetings industry has, by design, placed itself in a silo. For whatever reason—lethargy, existing infrastructure or the lack of a compelling impetus for change—it has developed a superiority complex. Meanwhile, another environment has emerged, courtesy of the Internet, where individuals can learn, network, establish relationships, buy and sell using digital platforms.

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Do We Even Need In-Person Events? Let’s Discuss!

Endless Events

Yes, we’re finally asking the million-dollar question: do we even need in-person events anymore? And no, the Brew Crew isn’t trying to trigger anyone here. But rather, they’re interested in starting up a conversation about the challenges we are facing as an industry. And arguably one of the biggest is trying to convince people as to why spending so much money on live events is still worth it.

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One Industry One Voice – #WeCreateExperiences B2B campaign successfully launches

Event Industry News

One Industry One Voice’s #WeCreateExperiences B2B campaign kicked off on the 7 th December with the key messages of education, inspiration and reassurance shared far and wide. In the run up to the launch date, a series of teaser content including supporting videos from a wide range of high profile personalities were sent across the OIOV social media channels.

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Sarah and Andrew’s Enchanting Wedding at the King Edward Hotel

EventSource

Sarah and Andrew’s New Year’s Eve wedding at the stunning The King Edward Hotel is the perfect combination of modern style and a classic, timeless feel. Together with the creative and brilliant Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events , they created an enchanting evening filled with chic details, and, of course, lots of glitter. Shot by the talented photographer, Lori Waltenbury , their wedding is filled with romantic and intimate moments, and tons of style.

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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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How to Reinvent the Office Holiday Party This Year

PCMA Convene

Happy Box offers themed, customizable gift boxes with experiences that groups can share in, virtually — like making hot toddies. The Hot Toddy gift box includes cocktail syrup, garnish, honey, and a stemless glass. This month, teams are celebrating the holiday season much like they spent the rest of their year — online. But with more options available than ever and an extra dose of creativity, making virtual festivities, well, more festive, is proving more than doable.

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MeetingPlay's Newest Virtual Features

Stova

Our virtual platform continues to bring the most advanced technology, backed with AI, to the forefront of the event industry with capabilities that suit the needs of events, big and small. As we continue to create and update our technology, we will bring you along with us with new release updates, just for you.

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Power User Series (#10) - Gamification

Glisser

Gamification. Gamification gives you the chance to engage your audience and have them interact with your session. Gamification revolves around 3 Cs - Competition, Collection, Chance. Request a Demo to Gamify your Presentation. Competition Who doesn't love winning? Competition is a gamification technique that brings out everyone's competitive side in a fun and playful manner.

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How eventplanner.be /.nl saved my company

eventplanner

We received a nice story at our editorial office this week. So beautiful that we would like to share it. It's the story of Peter Grunewald from Grunewald.bar.

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Creative thinking remodels Plymouth end of year shows

Event Industry News

Two of the South West’s most respected higher education institutions have worked together to create a unique spin on the traditional arts degree show via a spectacular website connecting graduates to industry that has already seen alumni from both universities employed in a recently completed property development project. The University of Plymouth and Plymouth College of Art accelerated development of their nascent Ignite Festival, launched in 2019, which promotes students to local business and

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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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#RotterdamExperiment 1 – How global transformation in technology, organisations and values will impact the future of events

The MICE

To explore the future of the events industry and help event planners prepare for what it holds for the global events industry, Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau has launched a new series of hybrid events called The Rotterdam Experiment , which comprises seven ‘experiments’ that will take place on a bi-monthly basis, and each edition will cover a new topic.

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Private Estate Tented Wedding in MA Featured on Boston Weddings!

Brilliant Event Planning

All photography by Arielle Doneson This blog post might just be the longest one we’ve ever written. Why, you ask? Because this wedding was just packed full of personal touches and we can’t get enough of it! Jen and Tylan are the kind of couple that every wedding planner hopes for. They trusted us to bring their MA tented wedding to life from the very beginning, which led to, well, magic!

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Strengthening Our Commitment to Accessibility and Customer Support

Socio Events

Here at Socio, we work with thousands of event professionals to power event success for their virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. It’s truly inspiring to see the incredible care and thought you’ve put into planning accessible events that embrace inclusivity. Events naturally bring people together, and in the digital world, we have a great opportunity to extend our audiences in ways we never thought imaginable.

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Tented Private Estate Wedding Featured on Boston Weddings!

Brilliant Event Planning

All photography by Arielle Doneson. This blog post might just be the longest one we’ve ever written. Why, you ask? Because this wedding was just packed full of personal touches and we can’t get enough of it! Jen and Tylan are the kind of couple that every wedding planner hopes for. They trusted us to bring their wedding to life from the very beginning, which led to, well, magic!

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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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Webinar: Meet Us In New Orleans

PCMA Convene

While you’ve been away, we’ve been busy! Join us for an eventful webinar that brings together the food, music and culture of New Orleans. During our time together we will have several conversations with hospitality leaders and discuss exciting new developments underway in the Crescent City.

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Updated COVID Restrictions for Weddings and Events in New England, NY, and NJ

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Arielle Doneson. As we’re entering the holiday season and preparing for a new wedding season, COVID restrictions continue to change by the day. Couples are beginning to have to make decisions on postponements, some for a second time. We thought that before our offices close for the holidays, it would be helpful to share a round up of all of the current information available for COVID-19 gatherings and travel, including event specific guidelines when they are available.

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How to Improve Your Online Event with Digital Experience Rooms

Eventtia

Remember how live events used to be packed full of experiential activities? Well, so too can online events.

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Future of Food – Waterkeepers Chesapeake

Click & Pledge

Fair Farms and Waterkeepers Chesapeake are working to create a sustainable food system that nourishes the environment and feeds the world for generations to come. Through their work, we are moving toward a healthier and cleaner agricultural future. Fair Farms and Waterkeepers focus on the importance of local farming, conservation, and quality waterways.

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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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Top Pick Venues in the Keystone State

Unique Venues

Have you ever wondered why Pennsylvania is called the Keystone State? As the eventual second state admitted to the union, Pennsylvania is called the Keystone for its essential role in the founding of the United States. It’s also the 5th largest state and shares a border with six other US states and one Canadian province. Talk about an ideal location to host an event!

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SWITCH 2020: Playing the Digital Field

GEVME

Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) kicked off earlier this month, providing an innovative yet functional space for the global innovation and business communities around the world to connect, collaborate and network. . SWITCH 2020 featured a unique hybrid format that combined a 24-hours/5-days online platform with satellite events around the world.

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All the ways to give back in the event world this year… and some new and thoughtful ways to give in the future.

Expo Pass

(3 Minute Read). It’s been a tough year for the event and hospitality industries. For many, just trying to stay afloat everyday is stressful, unpredictable, and sometimes confusing. The holidays are usually one of our busiest times for live events, but that’s just not the case this year. And more than anything else, event and hospitality workers could really use a helping hand right now.