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Help Your Event Attendees Make a Plan to Vote With HeadCount

Picatic by Eventbrite

Make a plan to vote through HeadCount here. With the US presidential election just two weeks away, it’s time to make sure that every eligible US citizen has a plan to ensure their voice is heard. In July, Eventbrite partnered with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that registers people to vote at events across the country, […].

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Six Attributes of Successful Women’s Conferences

Velvet Chainsaw

This article was originally written for the April issue of PCMA’s Convene magazine. The timing was right before the lockdown and a couple months before the 2020 social justice movement eclipsed. While things have changed, these tenets will hold true and the principles can be applied to other D&I conferences and events. After studying and consulting on several successful association women’s conferences, I can confidently say – they need to be very different than other conferences in your port

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How Some Events Are Making More Profit Virtually Than In-Person

EventMB

The learning curve for still-new virtual events is steep, and many eventprofs have struggled to profitably shift their events online. However, there are events that have not only succeeded, but exceeded their live event profits — here's how. Earlier this year, EventMB research found that many eventprofs hadn't yet cracked the code of profitable virtual […].

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Raccoon Events announces global expansion of National Running Show portfolio

Event Industry News

Raccoon Events, the company behind the award-winning National Running Show has today announced it will be taking its flagship event global with an expansion into the USA. The first in a series of Run Show USA events will take place in Boston, MA at the Hynes Convention Center on 29-30 January 2022. The two-day event, set across 75,000 sqft, will play host to some of the most inspiration faces from the world of running including Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, Susie Chan, Kelly Roberts, Camille Herron

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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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Here’s the Quote That Will Shake the Multi-Billion Dollar Corp Travel Market Out of Its Stupor

Skift

Skift Take: That whooshing sound in the corporate travel sector's ear. — Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Why COVID-19 is Going to Revitalise Attendee Engagement

Event Industry News

COVID-19 has been merciless in removing so many of the things we once took for granted. Venues, physical crowds and face-to-face meetings have all taken a prolonged leave of absence to ensure we can still operate during the pandemic. But if there was ever proof that some things never change, it’s our ongoing, if-anything-even-tougher battle with driving attendee engagement.

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Cindy and Giacomo’s Rustically Romantic Wedding at Ovest

EventSource

After having their first date at Ovest so many years ago, and ultimately falling in love, Cindy and Giacomo’s wedding at Ovest makes it even that much more special. The restaurant venue offered the rustic-yet-romantic look they love, and with the restaurant’s General Manager being a mentor of Giacomo’s in the hospitality industry since immigrating to Canada, it made sense to host their big day there.

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Phil McMichael joins JLLive

Event Industry News

JLLighting are delighted to announce Phil McMichael has joined the JLGroup as managing director of the newly created JLLive business. Phil has been brought into JLLive in order to develop its offering of creating immersive and interactive live, hybrid and on-demand events & broadcasts for agencies and corporates. JLLive is a new business built from the foundations of JLLighting – a well-respected television supplier formed in 2010 with a client list that includes the likes of BBC, ITV, Amazo

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How Planwell Meetwell® Can Aid Event Designers in a Post-COVID World

Maritz Global Events

There’s no denying the Covid-19 pandemic has changed people and events. The pause of face-to-face has created a void in human connection, and as social creatures, we crave connection. But once these events begin again, event planners will need to meet the need guests have to reconnect with one another in this new world.

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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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GOOMEO quits events

Event Industry News

Mobile and web application specialist Goomeo, a company equally committed to in-person, hybrid and virtual events, is pulling out of the market as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Goomeo developed apps, solutions, for numerous trade shows and conferences, helping to increase engagement for attendees and improve their experience, Comexposium, GL Events, Reed Expositions and other major players among its clients.

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Virtual Event Budgets

Do Good Events

There are a lot of misconceptions about virtual events and how much they cost. They are most often less expensive than an in-person event, but, that also depends greatly on the in-person event costs and desires for the virtual experience. Here are some items that may be on our virtual event budget and a range of costs: Planning – The role of a planner is still crucial!

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Story Events survey indicates high levels of virtual activity and Christmas celebrations

Event Industry News

A recent survey carried out by Story Events and Venue Search London amongst 145 London corporate event buyers shows the high levels of engagement with virtual events, as businesses across the capital face the reality of not staging larger events in live or hybrid formats for the remainder of 2020. The results indicate that 96% of companies have already held a virtual event (being defined as being more than a team Zoom or Teams get together), with internal conferences being the clear leader, and

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Top 3 Wedding Destinations

Milestone Events Group

Top 3 Wedding Destinations in the United States . I am sure you have heard about the term “destination wedding,” and you may be asking yourself, what does that mean? Destination weddings are held in a vacation location away from the couple’s hometown and are popular among couples and their guests for many reasons. They allow you to exchange your vows in an exciting and picturesque, beautiful location, and sometimes even save money in the process!

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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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The BizBash 500: Must-Know Event Pros in the U.S.

All Seated

The BizBash 500 is sponsored by SpotMe , a global digital experience and virtual event platform that has been utilized by brands such as L’Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, and SAP, among others. SpotMe has offices in New York, Chicago, Singapore, Switzerland, and Bulgaria. . The post The BizBash 500: Must-Know Event Pros in the U.S. appeared first on AllSeated.

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Socio event platform shortlisted for Event Technology Awards 2020

Event Industry News

Socio’s event platform powers virtual, hybrid, and live events from a single, end-to-end solution. Built for events — not meetings, Socio pairs registration, streaming, engagement, and networking for a seamless event experience. With multi-device functionality, attendees can easily toggle between their mobile device and desktop computer for optimal video streaming, while simultaneously engaging with other platform features.