Thu.Oct 22, 2020

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Boomset Virtual Event Platform [Review]

EventMB

Boomset's Virtual Event Platform is an all-in-one solution for live, virtual and hybrid events that includes registration, native streaming, exhibitor management, and engagement features. It lets planners manage every aspect of their event and allows for extensive customization. Here is our review. Boomset Virtual Event Platform: What Is It? Since early 2020, Boomset has […].

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Free Webinar: Safetly Navigate the Return to Live Events

Eventbrite UK

Eventbrite’s built-in tools allow you to quickly get your business up-and-running with social distancing and safety measures in mind. In this Webinar we will look at some of the tools Eventbrite can provide to help you control space capacity, provide contactless ticketing and payments, and gather vital attendee information. We will cover: Eventbrites Safety Playbook […].

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In Service of Love Contest Winners Youn Sun and Arnell Say “I Do”

EventSource

This summer, Steam Whistle Brewery and the Toronto Wedding Collective ran an In Service of Love contest where couples who work in hospitality could enter for a chance to win their dream wedding valued at $60K. The winners of the contest were Arnell, a hospitality worker, and his fiancée, Youn Sun, who made it official at a gorgeous wedding at Steam Whistle.

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Competition watchdog intervenes in Viagogo’s $4bn takeover of StubHub

Event Industry News

Regulator says deal between controversial ticket resale firms would harm consumers. The UK element of the takeover of ticket resale website StubHub by its rival Viagogo has been provisionally blocked by the competition watchdog, throwing the future of the controversial $4bn tie-up into doubt. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Viagogo, which pressed ahead with the deal despite a warning from the watchdog, must now address its concerns, potentially by selling all or part of StubHub.

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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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Free Webinar: Safely Navigate the Return to Live Events

Eventbrite UK

Eventbrite’s built-in tools allow you to quickly get your business up-and-running with social distancing and safety measures in mind. In this Webinar we will look at some of the tools Eventbrite can provide to help you control space capacity, provide contactless ticketing and payments, and gather vital attendee information. We will cover: Eventbrites Safety Playbook […].

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12 Tips to Answer the “How Clean is Your Seat?” Question

SmartMeetings

I am willing to bet that before COVID-19, you never thought about how clean that chair was before you sat down to listen to a speaker at a live conference. Times have certainly changed. As the hospitality and meetings industries restart their engines, hosting live meetings and events will require major adjusting whether you are a meeting planner or work at a venue.

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Outdoor Events Facing Ruin

Event Industry News

The outdoor events industry, which provides entertainment for millions each summer, is on the verge of collapse following the lockdown this year, according to the Events Industry Forum, the organisation that represents the sector. Already some 50 percent of the full-time workforce have been made redundant and another 25% will lose their jobs when furloughing ends at the end of this month (October).

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Top Picks for Meeting in the West

Unique Venues

“Go West, Young Man” was first coined in the 1850’s for the greater opportunities in the American West. Replace young man with planners and the phrase holds true today when searching the perfect location for your next big event. The Western U.S. is the largest region of the country covering more than half the land area of the United States and is geographically diverse offering rainforests, mountain ranges, great plains, deserts and ocean views to name just a handful.

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ROE Visual and disguise partner in virtual production

Event Industry News

With the opening of its London and LA based Extended Reality (xR) showrooms, disguise now offers two fully-operational, in-house virtual production demo spaces. LED products to build the LED floor and walls of the xR Stages were supplied by ROE Visual as part of the partnership. Customers and partners can now get a demonstration of the idea and techniques behind virtual production. disguise and ROE Visual are often mentioned in one sentence in any article on live or virtual production.

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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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Hybrid Event Plan: 7 Steps for Delivering a Successful Event [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Creating a hybrid event plan in 2020 is an essential process—the way events are delivered now has changed dramatically, and companies need to adapt.

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PCMA Releases Updated Business Events Compass Report

Event Industry News

PCMA today released an update to Business Events Compass , an actionable framework of insights and strategies for business event professionals and their business partners during the pandemic and beyond. The best case for economic recovery of the business events sector to pre-COVID levels is now expected to take place in Q3 2022 or later. The effectiveness of COVID-19 containment measures across APAC is a reason for optimism, with elevated prospects for a continued recovery in the region. 45% of

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Webinar: Meet Us In New Orleans

PCMA Convene

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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The First Hybrid Event In exVo

All Seated

Sandy Hammer, co-founder and CMO of Allseated, shares her thoughts on Allseated’s first hybrid event in exVo. By now you have likely heard the buzz about Allseated’s latest innovation, exVo. exVo is a live expo, meeting, conference, or event with a fully-integrated and parallel virtual dimension. exVo is a live expo, meeting, conference, or event with a fully-integrated and parallel virtual dimension.

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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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Power User Series (#4) - Security

Glisser

What is Security?

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Fostering Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Floktu

The pandemic has forced many major events to either cancel or drastically alter the format in which they’re hosted. While restrictions on public gatherings have been relaxed since quarantine, restrictions still exist on a state-by-state basis. With online or hybrid events still the preferred format for large gatherings, event managers are navigating a number of challenges that come with converting live events to digital formats, including ticket sales and engaging attendees. .

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Big Drama in Dubai

Special Events

The team from EventWorks overcomes a wide range of challenges to produce a stunning incentive.

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Is a simple “Thank You” to donors enough?

Click & Pledge

“Dear Sir or Madam”…. The most annoying few words on the planet. It couldn’t be more impersonal if it tried. This greeting is generics perhaps in its most overt form. We are often sneakier than this, attempting to make our lack of connection to the person receiving our gratitude less detectable. “Good afternoon, all” or “Greetings” or “Thank you for your generous donation” are just a few examples.

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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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Who's News in Special Events for October 22, 2020

Special Events

Special events business news

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6 Strategies to Market Hybrid Events to Virtual and Live Attendees

Skift

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