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Hybrid Event Technology to Put You a Step Ahead

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As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again — but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Accommodating both the eager-to-socialize and the more cautious attendees can be key to leveling up your event creation game. Hybrid events, which can […].

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What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?

EventMB

Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment? If so, can planners force all attendees to use them? If we can prove that forced adoption can help keep […]. The post What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?

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How To Train Your Remote Team With Regular Online Events [Guest Post]

Eventtia

The Covid-19 crisis called for a complete overhaul in the business model. With strict lockdown restrictions and regulations, organizations worldwide were forced to implement remote working practices with barely any time to wrap their heads around the situation. That was a completely new method of working, bringing in several advantages. People were able to work from anywhere they wanted, and productivity increased manifold.

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Hybrid Event Technology to Put You a Step Ahead

Eventbrite UK

As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again – but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Accommodating both the eager-to-socialise and the more cautious attendees can be key to levelling up your event creation game. Hybrid events, which can […].

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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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A Win for Virtual Exhibitors

PCMA Convene

Mike Rowe, executive producer and host of the TV series “Dirty Jobs,” speaks at the first-ever virtual leadership conference for the National Electrical Contractors Association. When the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) hosted its annual leadership conference virtually for the first time ever in early April 2021, more than 850 members tuned in to the two-day event.

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Photo Tour: Inside Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Coming 2 America’ Global Marketing Campaign

Event Marketer

There are highly-anticipated movie sequels… and then there’s “Coming 2 America,” a follow-up film that arrived 33 years after the original. Adding to the fever pitch of fandom: consumers never thought a sequel to the 1988 hit comedy—starring Eddie Murphy and featuring a host of characters, scenes and quotes that have pervaded Black culture since its release—would ever come to fruition.

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David Sonntag Talks New Event Venue Outlook on LMG’s The Road Ahead Podcast

Decibel Management

I recently had the pleasure of guesting on Les Goldberg’s 39th episode of LMG’s The Road Ahead podcast , alongside Lauren Chelf from AOAC International, and Diane Kovats from ISCB, to discuss negotiating and navigating event venues through the COVID-lens. I’d love for you to give our chat a listen , or keep scrolling for what you need to know when planning a post-pandemic event. .

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Making Your Event Venue COVID-19 Secure

Eventbrite UK

Despite the fact that the UK is well on its way out of lockdown, it’s still vital that event venues abide by government COVID-19 regulations. When it comes to preparing your event venue, give yourself plenty of time to get everything right. After all, there are a number of health and safety procedures to follow […]. The post Making Your Event Venue COVID-19 Secure appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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EVCOM launches new shadow board

Event Industry News

EVCOM are proud to announce a new initiative: a shadow board. Made up of filmmakers and events professionals between the ages of 18 – 25 years old, the shadow board will have the opportunity to shape our content, our event programme and our campaigning focus. The senior board and shadow board will work together across several smaller committees with specific areas of concentration, including diversity and event programming.

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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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Are drive-in events set to skyrocket again this Summer?

Eventbrite UK

Eventbrite sees 300% increase in number of drive-in events listed for April With restrictions still in force on many activities until 17 May, it looks like drive-in events are set to explode in popularity again this spring and summer. Ticketing and event platform Eventbrite saw a 300% increase in drive-in events listed from March to […]. The post Are drive-in events set to skyrocket again this Summer?

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EXHIBITORFastTrak Conferences Bring Face-to-Face Marketing Training to Providence and Louisville in 2021

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, announces registration is open for its two a h.

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Last Chance to Save!

Special Events

Early bird pricing for The Special Event ends tomorrow!

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what is a hybrid meeting and are they worthwhile?

SevenEvents

since the covid-19 global pandemic hit last march, the events and marketing sectors quickly pivoted their offerings online and meetings were delivered to participants virtually, rather than in person. to see how we did this at seven events, you can head to the virtual events page on our website. as we look forward into 2021, we can confidently say that whilst of course we cannot wait to meet in person again, there are some digital elements that are here to stay. a hybrid meeting allows you to do

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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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Event Apps – A must for your next event

Event Industry News

The last 12 months has shaken up the world and with it the event industry. It’s no snow globe style reset either, when it’s hard to tell exactly what’s changed when the flakes settle again, the differences are marked. In this feature we’re looking at how the wants from event apps have evolved through lockdown, the post-pandemic answers they can provide for organisers and for audiences, how hybrid will call the shots and what it expects in return.

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Planning An Event at an Arena or Stadium

Unique Venues

Planning An Event at an Arena or Stadium. Do you have a major corporate event, meeting, social gathering, or even wedding coming up? If you’re expecting a large number of attendees or big-name guests such as top CEOs or even celebrities, then you may want to get creative with where you choose to host your event or meeting. Make an impression on your guests, especially while following COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, consider renting an arena or stadium to hold your event in.

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Meet Smart; Meet Responsibly in Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. What does it mean to “meet smart” in a post-Covid-19 world? Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen.

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RapidScan updates to iOS & new RapidScan launching on Android!

Skiddle

Today’s your lucky day, because we’re treating you with a preview of our RapidScan iOS update and what’s to come for the RapidScan app on Android in the next coming weeks. The RapidScan app has been completely rewritten so we can give you the best experience possible! . RapidScan gives you real-time figures of exactly how many people have entered your event so it’s perfect for your COVID-compliant events.

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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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The Lensbury launches COVID-secure corporate bubble retreats

Prestige Events Magazine

Following the success of hosting two COVID-secure bubbles for the England national men’s rugby union team, The Lensbury has launched a corporate retreat offering to allow businesses to book events and stays within COVID-secure bubbles while social distancing restrictions are still in place. Businesses of all sizes can now book bespoke corporate events within a COVID-secure bubble environment, with exclusive use of selected parts of the resort in a safe and secure space.

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Meet Smart; Meet Responsibly in Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. What does it mean to “meet smart” in a post-Covid-19 world? Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen.

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California To Allow Large Indoor Events With Some Requirements

VBO Tickets

This month California allowed counties in the red, orange, and yellow tiers to increase indoor event capacities if proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within the last 24 hours is presented by attendees. This includes indoor events such as conferences, sporting events, and theatre performances. California Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón said the state is “really pushing to make sure that vaccination and testing is the pathway to open up safely.”.

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End-to-end event management platform powering your entire Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person Events

Event Industry News

Powering Event Success. Socio is the end-to-end event management platform powering your entire Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person Events. With features like registration, ticketing, and session schedules, event streaming & small group video rooms, attendee engagement tools like polls & chat, and sponsorship showcase features, and in-person products like lead retrieval & live display, Socio combines award-winning support with #1 ranked user satisfaction.

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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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Who's News in Special Events for April 29, 2021

Special Events

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Offers Planners Option to Take it Outside

Exhibitor Magazine

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  As groups return to in-person meetings, planners are seeking more outdoor options to provide enhanced attendee safety, inspir.

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What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?

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SGMP Announces New National Board, Gilmer Institute of Learning

Exhibitor Magazine

ALEXANDRIA, VA  The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) announced its newly elected National Board of Directors and Gilmer Institute o.

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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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European Union Says “Yes” to Vaccinated U.S. Tourists

Smart Meetings

Expect to see fully vaccinated Americans rushing to European borders. In an interview with The New York Times on Sunday, the European Union’s executive body said that fully vaccinated Americans will be able to visit the European Union this summer. “All 27 member states will accept, unconditionally, all those who are vaccinated.” said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.

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Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau's Amanda Wells Honored with Major Award from Meeting Professionals International

Exhibitor Magazine

ARLINGTON, TEXAS  Amanda Wells, Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Director of National Accounts for the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau.