Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 16, 2020
As many associations wrestle with decisions for their fall conferences and shows, the question on everyone’s mind is, if you build it, will they come? Join this interactive webinar to learn how organizers of two very large events—one a trade association and the other professional—are tackling, planning and preparing for this fall. They have two scenarios in mind: hybrid or virtual?
Picatic by Eventbrite
JUNE 16, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, one thing has remained clear: our innate desire for human connection endures even in the most unprecedented circumstances. As the world slowly begins to re-open and we gather in-person again, event creators must thoughtfully consider attendee and staff safety and well-being, and people will need comfort knowing the creators of […].
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EventMB
JUNE 16, 2020
While the event industry is busy with its reopening plans, a resurgence in hospitalizations is once again casting serious doubts about the safety for attendees. As a result, we have updated our coronavirus Outlook and Recovery Timeline. Ron Rich was a volunteer at the National LGBTQ Task Force event. He helped out with hospitality for […]. The post New Coronavirus Fears Risk Delaying Event Industry Comeback by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Picatic by Eventbrite
JUNE 16, 2020
As states continue to reopen in phases and in-person events resume across America, we know event creators are eager to start bringing people together again through live experiences. Before holding an event, it’s imperative that creators effectively communicate the safety measures they’ve taken — using Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events — to attendees.
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GEVME
JUNE 16, 2020
Today virtual events, otherwise known as online events, continue to grow in popularity around the world. Technology is now at a level where companies, individuals, or organizations can organize virtual events that even rival actual events. You can discover more insights about the future of virtual events in our recent survey results on digital conferences.
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PCMA Convene
JUNE 16, 2020
Supporters march June 14 in the “Drag March for Change” in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Like many upcoming virtual Pride events, the rally focused on police violence and other issues surrounding the black community in the city and in the nation. (Nick Tann photo). This month’s LGBTQ Pride events won’t look like last year’s events — not by a long shot.
SmartMeetings
JUNE 16, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here , here, here and here. group business. For the short-term, request for proposals ( RFPs ) do not look dramatically different, if they’re being submitted at all, but there is great optimism that event disruptions and “new normal” considerations will not persist into future-year events.
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
Technology has been front page news across the coronavirus crisis. The list is too long to detail the why, when, where and how, but from research to robots to tracking and tracing innovation has impacted the everywhere. Not least events, which are caught in the crosshairs of this revolution. With multiple stages, a truly global audience, physically and virtually, the biggest ever Event Tech Live (ETL) is calling for speakers representing the technology making, or about to make, a difference acro
Oveit
JUNE 16, 2020
There is no doubt that the world of events and hospitality has been seriously hit by COVID-19 and the imposed lockdowns. Major festivals […]. The post How to make event venues safe with Cashless Payments? appeared first on Oveit.com.
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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
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
An overwhelming majority of festival-goers who have received refunds on their tickets for 2020 say they will rebook tickets for next year, new research commissioned by UK Festival Awards and Brothers Drinks reveals. Before the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown in March, more than three quarters of festival-goers had already bought tickets for this year’s events, with consumers planning to attend an average of 2.76 live events in 2020, setting the industry up for a bumper year.
Endless Events
JUNE 16, 2020
Today we’re introducing a success story about a virtual product launch. Socio managed to elevate their virtual event and turn it into a full-scale virtual hackathon. Their goal was to create a collaborative environment and move the community forward as a whole. And not only did they manage to do that, but they became such a success, that the levels of engagement are still up over a month after the event.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 16, 2020
This year’s Pharma Forum is focused on pressing topics that resonate beyond the medical-events niche. To open the virtual version of the annual Pharma Forum conference aimed at medical-event planners, two general sessions on Monday, June 15, focused squarely on the elephant in the room: the modified cleaning and social-distancing protocols hotels will use once in-person meetings and events resume.
Special Events
JUNE 16, 2020
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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.
EventSource
JUNE 16, 2020
If we had to describe Sarah and Ryan’s big day at Elora Mill Hotel & Spa in four words, we would use: laidback, chic and effortlessly elegant. Set against a timeless backdrop of old world glamour and beautiful Mother Nature herself, their wedding hits all the right notes. Much gratitude goes to the minds at As You Wish Weddings who helped bring the couple’s vision to life.
Hubilo Blog
JUNE 16, 2020
The Coronavirus has ripped all of us off from all the angles and across the industries. The most adversely hit industry is the events and hospitality. Event planners and managers have been left with no choice. Scheduled events and conferences have been cancelled/postponed. People are anxious and not sure what is going to happen in the next few months.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 16, 2020
Attendee safety has always been a top priority for any event organizer, and now the world is on high alert. Security measures have increased in every aspect, so we have brought in the experts. Join us as we move through protocols and procedures to keep everyone, from attendees to VIPs, safe when they step back into face-to-face events.
ePly
JUNE 16, 2020
When transitioning your face-to-face meetings and events into the virtual sphere, you’ll quickly realize that you have to make some adjustments for an effective meeting. What works in a physical space may not translate well into a virtual space, but it can be hard to realize this beforehand. That’s why we’ve outlined nine tips to improve meeting engagement within Zoom !
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Eventtia
JUNE 16, 2020
Events have always been an important channel for businesses and people to connect, and in the last few months, the need for this has never been stronger.
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
Trinity House is the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority and the Corporation of Trinity House, a registered charity dedicated to providing education, support and welfare to the seafaring community. It is located on Tower Hill, a short walk from the underground station and stands behind a distinctive cobbled railed pavement which has starred in several films and TV productions.
e2m.live
JUNE 16, 2020
Videos lie at the heart of virtual events. They make these events dynamic, engaging, and fun, so obviously, the type and quality of videos at your virtual event go a long way towards establishing how successful it is. In a recent webinar, we wanted to create a discussion around the use of video at virtual events – their types, the technologies, and the formats.
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
The global creative communications group DRPG have appointed Richard Parmenter to their board of directors. Parmenter has over 15 years of experience within DRPG having started with the company at 16 years old as a technician. In 2011 he became head of lighting before moving to production management and then to Executive Assistant. In January of this year he became director of group services, taking his place at the board table.
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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.
EventUp
JUNE 16, 2020
Looking to liven up your Zoom happy hours with family and friends? Craving something competitive? Try these games on your next Zoom happy hour to switch it up. Skribbl. About : Skribbl is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game. One game consists of a few rounds in which every round someone has to draw their chosen word and others have to guess it to gain points!
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
Kinura’s expert broadcast team deliver livestreamed virtual events for global firms including Virgin, Google, Invesco & Ogilvy. We offer unparalleled livestream production support, plus location crew and London webinar studios. Town Halls, AGMs, conferences and meetings can now easily be broadcast as a mixture of remote contribution, pre-recorded interviews and live studio presentations.
Skift
JUNE 16, 2020
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Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
Silent Seminars are a pioneering Birmingham based audio company specialising in wireless headset systems for live events. With over 10 years in the industry they are experts in their field and boast an impressive client base including Google, Amazon, Amgen and the BBC. We started out over 10 years ago as a silent disco event and hire company but over time we noticed an opening in the market for a workable and practical solution to acoustic issues within busy and noisy live show environments.
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Event Farm
JUNE 16, 2020
Without question, the event industry has been turned upside down. Nearly all in-person events in the world have been canceled for the last 3–4 months and no one is certain when/if they are coming back in full capacity. In reaction, the event industry (including me) has scrambled to find alternative solutions. We are scrambling to keep our jobs and to keep events happening.
Event Industry News
JUNE 16, 2020
Following the launch of the Safe Event Scheme two weeks ago, Cube International and its key partners, A.C.T. National and OnePlan, are delighted to launch the Safe Event Scheme website and event planning studio app. The Safe Event Scheme is an initiative devised to help the events industry get back on its feet and allows venues, rights holders and event operators to plan, manage and implement a responsible set of standardised safety measures.
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