Thu.May 21, 2020

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Safely Navigate the Return of Live Events: Eventbrite?s COVID-19 Safety Playbook

Picatic by Eventbrite

In the coming weeks, Eventbrite will launch a resource to help event organizers determine how to relaunch their in-person events, while making safety a priority. We’ve partnered with leading health and safety experts to develop these resources, which are informed by published guidance from public health officials. When the world is ready to gather again, […].

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BREAKING: Cvent Layoffs Underway

EventMB

Cvent, one of the largest event technology companies, is reportedly laying off some of its workforce. Cvent began laying off an undetermined number of workers on Thursday, multiple sources told EventMB. UPDATE: While initial reports on Twitter seemed to point at a substantial reduction, a total of 10% has been affected. UPDATE: Official Company […].

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Podcast: The State of the Experience Industry

Event Industry News

This week’s episode welcomes Rachel Butler, head of marketing and brand communications at Marble LDN; an award-winning live experience agency with a heritage steeped in festivals, music and the arts. Rachel and I discuss the company’s recent report – The State of the Experience Industry. In an industry that’s constantly evolving and, in a few short decades, has totally transformed, the report covers what an experience is, how it plays a role in a marketing strategy and how corpor

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How Likely Are Attendees to Travel to Your Next Event?

EventMB

Events being given the green light is only part of the puzzle when it comes to the recovery of the industry — the other part is getting attendees to show up. When you are finally able to plan an event, will people be willing to travel to it? Germany and China were the first […]. The post How Likely Are Attendees to Travel to Your Next Event? by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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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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Struggling With Client Retention. Here’s a Solution!

Event Planning BluePrint

There is no doubt that COVID-19 measures are creating a great deal of uncertainty right now, and along with uncertainty comes the thought that we should put our event careers on hold for better times. I think most of us would agree that procrastination is the biggest obstacle to getting what we want in life, but do we really understand the costs? The reality in the event planning industry is this: If you do not engineer your vision now, you are losing events and clients!

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6 Great Virtual Meeting Icebreakers

SmartMeetings

Whether it’s a short introductory icebreaker or a team-building activity, icebreakers, bonding breakouts and trust exercises have become commonplace at meetings and events. Yet these kinds of activities are often missing in virtual meetings. TeamBonding says that 65 percent of remote employees report they have never had a team-building session. As we find ourselves relying on virtual events to stay connected more than ever, why incorporate connection-building icebreakers?

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Your virtual event pricing strategy

Hubilo Blog

For sure, physical events are more expensive than virtual events. Moreover, they are tedious to manage and you have some sort of field work/operations to handle. I’ve got great news to share with you on virtual event pricing for your events. Wondering what’s new and unique about virtual event pricing? Virtual event pricing is super easy to structure and based more on VALUE rather than cost.

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How The Event Industry Can #MeetWithConfidence

Special Events

DMC leader Marty MacKay outlines steps the event industry must take to ensure attendees will return to meetings.

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How to choose a conference venue

Tagvenue

Choosing the right conference venue can make or break your event. This is something that … How to choose a conference venue Read More ».

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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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Andrea and Andrew’s Rustic-yet-Luxe Wedding at Tralee Wedding Facility

EventSource

Andrea and Andrew’s big day elegantly combines old Hollywood glamour with modern rustic details. The result? Simply stunning. Working with the talented team at Art of Celebrations , the couple was able to seamlessly blend luxury with the outdoorsy vibe of their venue, Tralee Wedding Facility (permanently closed), for one memorable affair. Good thing the amazing lens of Purple Tree Wedding Photography was on hand to snap each darling detail because this is one gallery you have to see for yo

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We aren?t pivoting to virtual. We pivoted long ago!

Event Industry News

Kinura have been connecting remote audiences and supporting virtual events for years. Our approach has always been to support clients with the process of going digital, making it as hassle-free as possible. We took our remotely operated PTZ camera kits on a Google tour in 2011, built a temporary studio for livestreamed gigs above the Southbank Centre in 2012.

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4 Stats That Point to the Future of Events After COVID-19

Bizzabo

The events industry is rapidly changing with the ongoing health crisis. Learn how COVID-19 has impacted the events industry with four breakthrough stats. Here’s the scoop. It’s no secret that the ongoing health crisis has dramatically impacted and changed the event industry. In an effort to better understand the evolving state of events, Bizzabo recently surveyed over 400 mid-to-senior-level event marketers to learn how they are adapting to the new normal.

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Emirates returns record financial results ahead of coronavirus impact

Event Industry News

Lancashire Cricket reports highest-ever annual turnover of £34.0 million for 2019 Ebitda for the Red Rose rises to £7.6 million, a tenfold increase since 2015 and an all-time record for a First-Class County* Results underpinned by international match revenues of £17.5 million and growth in Conference and Events business to £8.4 million “Investment in talent and the infrastructure crucial in delivering success, but tough times to come”, says Lancashire Cricket Chief Executive, Daniel Gidney.

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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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3 Novel Tips for Better Virtual Event Engagement

Glisser

If you’ve organized many face-to-face events, you probably take engagement for granted. People rarely walk out of a convention center after five minutes.

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Having Great Photos of Your Event Space Matters — Here’s Why

EventUp

In an increasingly digital world, it’s crucial for potential event clients to view and learn about your restaurant or venue before they set foot inside. One of the most effective ways to market on your website, social media, or through online marketplaces like EventUp and VENUES by Tripleseat is with professional photography. But while the task can be daunting for those of us not adept at this art form, the numbers show it matters.

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Relax. Refresh. Recharge.

Unique Venues

Relax. Refresh. Recharge. By Brian Finn | Marketing Advisor, Unique Venues. When Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his den after a long winter’s nap on February 2nd managing to avoid his shadow, spring was forecasted to come early and hope still sprang eternal. What Phil failed to predict that morning was the 49ers would blow a 10-point lead in the Super Bowl later that evening and every day soon thereafter in 2020 would become Groundhog Day.

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Novum AV offers post-lockdown services to churches

Event Industry News

Staffordshire-based Novum AV, an official Event Tech Live partner, has been putting churches’ Sunday services on the internet during lockdown and MD Tim Jacques advocates a hybrid solution going forward. With church buildings closed to the public since March 23, free Novum AV solutions mean dozens have been able to get their services online and improve stream quality.

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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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What everyone should know when decorating a hired venue and the one thing you shouldn’t forget

Tagvenue

Planning a celebration? Whether it’s a kids birthday, a christening, an anniversary party or a … What everyone should know when decorating a hired venue and the one thing you shouldn’t forget Read More ».

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SimpliWiFi

Event Industry News

SimpliWiFi, the UK’s multi award winning event IT solutions company, offer a range of solutions for festivals, exhibitions, conferences and product/brand launches. We are technology innovators and suppliers of: Public WiFi & Guest Portals Temporary / Permanent Internet Business Class Telecoms CCTV, Flow Control & Heat Mapping IT Hardware Hire Temporary IT Networks Secure Payment Solutions UHD/HD Live Streaming Solutions.

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Ask a Planner: How to find the perfect wedding venue

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Beth LaDuca. We know that if you’re planning a 2021 wedding and looking for a wedding venue, it’s hard to find something with availability because of events rescheduled due to covid-19, especially in urban areas like NYC or Boston. Today we’re sharing a step-by-step process with you for how to find a wedding venue you love! First, make a list of your must-haves for your wedding venue.

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Experiential 2.0

BeCore

If there is one thing certain about the Experiential space post Covid-19, it’s that nothing is certain. There is much speculation and a lot of discourse surrounding a switch to digital, but beyond that, there are unknowns that brands will have to confront. The first brands to step up will be the ones rewarded in both earned media and brand loyalty. Even if it is not perfect, (and what is?

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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.

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We will meet again

Conference Care

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and as we are now well into week 8 of lockdown, I think it’s particularly relevant to UK citizens, irrespective of whether you’re on furlough or still working. Both groups need support, potentially in very different ways. CIPD has some great resources to support Mental Health wellbeing for individuals and employers ( www.cipd.co.uk ).

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The Virtual Event Sponsorship Guidebook

Socio Events

In the global shift to virtual events, many organizers are left trying to save sponsor revenue and prove its value in the digital world. There is good news. The virtual landscape can potentially offer your sponsors MORE value, a better revenue model, and the potential to grow your long-term sponsorship offerings. “More” sounds like a wild thought right now, but the move to virtual events opens up more opportunities than constraints.

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Fifth Element’s Floating Tables @ Fairmont Royal York

Canadian Special Events

The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto hired Fifth Element Group to inspire 140 high profile event professionals who would potentially book the venue’s recently redesigned Ballroom. The mission was to completely transform the iconic room from its classic British royalty appeal and create an experience that would blow them away. Since everyone attending was a planner, designer or DMC directly involved in creating live events, the task of designing something they hadn’t seen before was a

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Top tips & ideas for the perfect leaving party

Tagvenue

Want to throw a leaving do that’s truly memorable? Whether you’re saying bon voyage, good … Top tips & ideas for the perfect leaving party Read More ».

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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How to Design a Strong Virtual Events Strategy

Eventtia

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6 tips and tricks for a surprise birthday party

Tagvenue

Throwing a surprise birthday party can be really fun, but it’s contingent on a lot … 6 tips and tricks for a surprise birthday party Read More ».

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The why and how of blended learning

Arlo Training & Events Software

So far 2020 has been an interesting time for training providers, with many having to pivot quickly to ensure their business can continue operating during COVID-19. For most, it has meant a scurry of transitioning traditional face-to-face courses to live online. For others it has been a sprint forward in their existing journey to online. Whatever changes you made, at the crux of it you simply moved with the market and have continued to meet the evolving needs of your customers (after all, that’s

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