Wed.Jan 13, 2021

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Hybrid Technologies: A Stepping Stone to the Future

GEVME

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. One thing that we learned from the crises last year was how to remain resilient.

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Megatrends 2025: How Abu Dhabi is Adapting Its Events Strategy

Skift

Skift Take: In order to approach the same level of quality and engagement as in-person experiences, virtual and hybrid events need to be designed with safety and innovation as guiding principles. Event planners need an agile, forward-thinking destination partner to deliver on ever-changing attendee expectations. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Hybrid Technologies: A Stepping Stone to the Future

GEVME

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. One thing that we learned from the crises last year was how to remain resilient.

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Meeting the Challenge of Hybrid Events

PCMA Convene

In-person events are “four-dimensional” experiences (above), while virtual attendees see everything on a two-dimensional screen while being distracted by what’s happening in the three-dimensional space of their home or office. FIND THE SESSION: Digital Experience Institute: It’s a Very Very Hybrid World. Hybrid meetings have clear benefits like greater sustainability, nearly unlimited global reach, and the relative ease of including speakers who are unable to travel to the physical meeting

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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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Festivalisation and the ‘New Normal’: Creating multi-sensory event experiences both off and online

Event Industry News

Written by Angie Harms, Shocklogic. What is festivalisation? As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, the global workforce is becoming increasingly dominated by millennials and Generation Z, and this younger demographic is driving exciting change within the events industry. With a strong conviction that even business events can (and should) spark enthusiasm, this generation has fuelled a collective recognition of the fact that a forgettable, ho-hum event is a losing scenario for both or

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Volunteer Management

ePly

It can be hard to come by reliable event volunteers. They can be challenging to find and sometimes even harder to keep around. The struggle is real!

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6 steps for less stress when planning your next virtual event.

Expo Pass

Even for a pro, there’s always a few hiccups in event planning. Maybe there’s a moment where you wonder if people will like the food. Or even the dreaded question: ‘Will anyone show up?’ These doubts are normal, and we know how to plan for them. . Virtual events, on the other hand, pose a whole new set of questions. Like: ‘What does a virtual event even look like?

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How Do Virtual Events Help Sales & Marketing?

Hubilo Blog

2020 has marked a space in history as THE year of virtual. The world today has finally seen the value in hosting events online. But how can they be truly leveraged from a sales and marketing perspective? The life of salespeople in the pandemic-free world was very different to what it is now. They were not only expected to be physically present at the event, but also to man the booth, to carry out logistics, to manage business-driven conversation with potential customers, to manually collect thei

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It's Game Day!

Special Events

Hard Rock Stadium hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes.

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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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Which Wedding Website is Best?

Milestone Events Group

Selecting a Wedding Website to Use . For today’s couples, a wedding website is indeed a necessity. The most basic website will communicate with your guests for you by sharing essential details about your big day. With many customizable features, you can choose what options work for you. . Here is a list of what some of the websites are offering at a reasonably low price, or in some cases, for FREE!

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Insight Into Forward Together Design Process with David Merrell

All Seated

David Merrell, CEO & Creative Director of AOO Events and Event Producer/Designer for the Allseated exVo Forward Together event, shares insight into the design process (and maybe a sneak preview!). David will share his thoughts about working in the virtual space. He jumped right in to designing the Forward Together event in exVo (and felt as though he was playing a game throughout the process!).

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Can Event Destinations Drive New Business by Hosting Sport Bubbles?

Skift

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Who's News for January 14, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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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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Episode 21: The Event Hustler Show with Jim Louderbeck from VidCon

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The Event Leadership Institute in Partnership with Meeting Professionals International Launches New Pandemic On-Site Protocol Micro Training Course

Event Leadership Institute

KEY POINTS. A new three-hour, online micro training certificate course prepares all on-site event staff with tactical knowledge to stay safe, identify and suppress risks, and handle, mitigate and de-escalate guest non-compliance issues. Offered in partnership with MPI. Course fee is $75, and registration is open for the first three course dates: January 20, February 10, and March 3.