Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 16, 2020
In 2020, virtual events took off. As societies around the world went into quarantine, and we couldn’t get together in person anymore, event creators and attendees found new ways to connect on Eventbrite. Even as in-person events have begun to return to our service, we’re finding that the success of virtual experiences has fundamentally changed […].
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Steve Gottlieb, founder of TVT Records, the independent label that gave a big leg-up to the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Pitbull, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and KMFDM, launched online events platform Shindig in 2010. With a focus on attendee/delegate interaction, Shindig replicates the ‘mingling’ aspect of live events, so people can come across others with similar interests, start conversations, meet and join groups and so on.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Need ideas on how to boost registration at your virtual event? Try these tips on for size. When Semra Ergun, programming and logistics coordinator for SMPS, reached out the PCMA Catalyst community forum for suggestions on how to encourage registration to virtual events, Barbara Mattox shared a few incentives that worked for her organization, Balance Body, where she serves as education events manager: “As I am sure you know, there is always great success with early-bird [offers], in-person or liv
Eventsforce
DECEMBER 16, 2020
There is no doubt that virtual events are here to stay. Even when consumer confidence comes back, vaccines are rolled out and people start travelling around again, having a virtual element to a live in-person event will become the norm. But if we look back at the year and assess how things went, what would we change? How did organisers deal with the new challenges they faced ?
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Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 16, 2020
For many Australians, the office Christmas party is an annual highlight. It’s an opportunity to kick up your heels, celebrate with your colleagues and toast the year’s successes – all while trying to avoid acting inappropriately in front of your boss. But like most things in 2020, the office Christmas party may look a little […]. The post Like Most Things in 2020, the Office Christmas Party Is Going Virtual – Here’s How to Make It Fun appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2020
With only four weeks from sign-off to delivery, this brand-new mega scale, COVID safe Christmas spectacular light show was launched this week at Silverstone, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. The concept was dreamt up by experience makers TBA in mid-October, with the idea of utilising kit which due to COVID-19 was left sitting on the shelves.
Event Leadership Institute
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Every year, SERVPRO® holds an “Elite Retreat” to recognize 90 of the Top 100 Franchises from across the U.S. and Canada. It’s an incentive trip that franchisees look forward to every year. In 2020, the company decided to continue the tradition of honoring its top-performing franchises despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a modified in-person event in Miami, Nov. 5 – 8. “Very simply, our goal was to meet safely in person and celebrate the successes of 2019 while recogni
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Meet Socio, an end-to-end event management solution powering virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Complete with registration, built in live streaming, networking and sponsorship capabilities, native engagement features and multi-device functionality – Socio is built for events, not webinars. Starting with Socio Registration , attendee data flows across the Socio Platform, including our Virtual Event Suite, Mobile App, and Communities.
ePly
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Have you thought about joining forces with another company for your next event? There’s a lot to gain from an event partnership, like having access to more staff and more funds as well as reaching a larger audience. That said, you need to make sure that your partnership is a good fit before you jump right into something that could affect your organization and/or event brand in the long run.
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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
All Seated
DECEMBER 16, 2020
2021 is just around the corner – and for many – the start of a new fiscal year and fresh sales goals. With events still in virtual formats for the near future, many organizations are planning virtual conferences, trainings, and summits to help sales professionals refine skills and ramp up for success. Hosting a successful sales conference is no easy feat in typical times, requiring months of planning.
Unique Venues
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Unique Wedding Venues Help Ensure Wedding Safety During COVID-19. Brides and grooms across the globe have had their wedding plans brought to a screeching halt thanks to COVID-19. While there is no doubt that planning a wedding in these circumstances can be different and difficult, unique wedding venues offer couples the ability to celebrate their love.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2020
NEXT Events, an emerging leader in design industry networking and matchmaking experiences, is proud to announce the addition of Megan Baughman as Events Director. A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in meeting and event management, Baughman will oversee all aspects of event planning for the company, including the upcoming All Aboard Design experience. .
Special Events
DECEMBER 16, 2020
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Milestone Events Group
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Weddings are Expensive. Weddings are expensive because they are not just a party. The amount of time taken to provide a high level of service, deliver quality products, and the labor needed to execute a great wedding costs money, and there is no way around it. . The average cost of getting married in the US in 2019 is $38,700 for engagement through the honeymoon.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 16, 2020
What requirements are necessary for virtual and hybrid events? Who is responsible for what aspects of production? What considerations should you take in choosing the right software platform for your events? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be diving into on this exclusive webinar. Join the experts from CadmiumCD, Projection, and Conference Managers for an in-depth discussion on how to plan your event production in 2021 and beyond.
All Seated
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Join Natasha Miller, Founder/CEO of Entire Productions, as she shares a case study style discussion on how she kicked their virtual events business into high gear with the Entire Productions variety show. Learn the steps they took to go virtual, what the process entailed, and overall thoughts and experiences with pivoting to the virtual event business when it was needed most.
GEVME
DECEMBER 16, 2020
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 Seated
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Know some of the best blogs on event trends, associations, agencies, experiential activations, marketing campaigns, etc. To help you find the best of the content as well as some hidden gems (bloggers), we scoured the web and combined the blogs that keep us on top of things. In this write-up, know some of our favorite blogs that bring the best from our industry.
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