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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
This spring, Tito Soto went to see a double feature at a drive-in movie theater. “It was one of the first fun things I’d been able to do during the pandemic,” he says. “It made me appreciate the concept of the drive-in a lot more. And I thought: We can definitely pull this off with […].
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
COVID-19 has already changed the face of everything concerning social events and gatherings. While many companies resort to software like zoom to have virtual conferences or meetings, how can one take an entire social group of thousands of people virtual, and how do you manage such an event? It is quite evident that the need for a better-skilled event organiser is required, but what does that role look like.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Living in the entertainment capital of the world, Live Talks Los Angeles founder and producer Ted Habte-Gabr already had an exhaustive rolodex of celebrity connections at his fingertips. But now, that rolodex has now swelled from Los Angeles to the entire world. “Previous to the pandemic, if I’m booking somebody, I’d be limited to pairing […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
While most of the events industry has rushed to move online over the past few months, destinations have been hard-hit by travel restrictions and have been slower to recover. However, many are making the transition to virtual in order to revitalize their businesses. Prior to the pandemic, destinations played a key role in the organization […]. The post How Destinations Are Reinventing Themselves Through Virtual Event Platforms by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
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TicketBud
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Event organizers are looking for solutions to manage capacity restrictions, as live public events slowly return. Timed ticket access, enables event organizers to allow a specific number of attendees at allocated time slots. This prevents overcrowding, while helping organizers safely maximize ticket sales. . “Access to a reliable system for managing event capacities has become a big priority for organizers.
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ePly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. They play into why people register and what attendees will ultimately take back to implement. (A pretty big responsibility.). That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police meet for the 2020 Summer Training Conference at the Savannah Convention Center. Some live events, with strict safety protocols, are returning, but the COVID-19 crisis will continue to affect the business events industry. When the lockdowns began in the U.S. in March, we hoped we’d have COVID-19 well under control by the fall.
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Although large events are a big no-no during this pandemic, people have been finding ways to celebrate at small, intimate gatherings, many of which turned out just as well or even better than the originally planned large event! Case in point: this epic Moroccan-inspired themed 40th birthday celebration for the founder of Mango Studios !! The brain child of Toronto event designer Rachel A.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Attendees of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians’ 2020 16th Annual Pain Summit socialize outdoors during a reception at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. The summit hosted 93 total attendees, with about half of those attending live and the rest tuning in virtually. For organizers of continuing medical education (CME) events, the switch from a live format to virtual is anything but simple.
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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
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
(3 Minute Read). Facetime, Zoom, Google Hangout, chat, group chat, chat in the event-app, call, schedule a call, schedule a chat… it’s all available, 24/7, at virtual events. So how do we actually say hello? We took a look at a few recent events — Adult Swim Con, California Academy of Sciences Night School, and DragonCon, to see how event organizers make virtual communication feel real, random, and fun.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Because of travel restrictions, Freedom Mortgage set up an unstaffed booth at the FAMP State Show. Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida.
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
If a beautiful Gala Award trophy is missing from your life, now is the time to fix that problem. Submissions are now open for the 2021 Gala Awards.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
This spring, Tito Soto went to see a double feature at a drive-in cinema. “It was one of the first fun things I’d been able to do during the pandemic,” he says. “It made me appreciate the concept of the drive-in a lot more. And I thought: We can definitely pull this off with a […]. The post Everything You Need to Know to Host a Drive-In Event During a Pandemic appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The Central London Alliance (CLA), consisting of organisations of various sizes and sectors, has launched to support a sustainable, economic recovery of London’s business, hospitality, cultural, tourism, and retail sectors. The Alliance is set to help employers stabilise and then recover during coronavirus and beyond, benefitting thousands of workers employed in central London.
Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Living in the entertainment capital of the world, Live Talks Los Angeles founder and producer Ted Habte-Gabr already had an exhaustive rolodex of celebrity connections at his fingertips. But now, that rolodex has now swelled from Los Angeles to the entire world. “Previous to the pandemic, if I’m booking somebody, I’d be limited to pairing […].
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Hundreds of people from the live events sector stood safely and silently on College Green, Parliament Square yesterday, highlighting the pressure the government’s Covid-19 restrictions have brought to bear on the ‘night time economy’. And how little support is geared towards the companies and individuals who design and deliver shows, inside and out.
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteers’ experience can directly impact your organization's ability to meet its goals. Here at InitLive , we specialize in volunteer management tools that help organizations develop impactful volunteer programs.
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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!
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
It feels fancy thinking about how easy event planning is. To plan parties, corporate meets, expos, and whatnot. In reality, no job is perfect and has its own set of challenges. Event planners and organizers out there who have been working in the events industry are very well aware of this reality. No wonder, I see so many event planning checklists bring promoted every now and then!!
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteers’ experience can directly impact your organization's ability to meet its goals. Here at InitLive , we specialize in volunteer management tools that help organizations develop impactful volunteer programs.
rsvpBOOK
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
With the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 hitting the nation this fall, many event organizers are stuck trying to balance attendee safety with providing needed training and information for the upcoming year. In addition to temperature checks and sanitizing stations, there are some event management changes that can help minimize spread. Tracking Event […].
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Whether it’s a trade show, appreciation dinner, networking luncheon, or corporate holiday party, companies use corporate events for a variety of reasons. With the growing emphasis on staff engagement and networking, CEOs and HR managers have found these events to be invaluable. It’s imperative to stay organized throughout the corporate event planning process to ensure a seamless day of set up and overall accurate event execution.
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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.
rsvpBOOK
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
With the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 hitting the nation this fall, many event organizers are stuck trying to balance attendee safety with providing needed training and information for the upcoming year. In addition to temperature checks and sanitizing stations, there are some event management changes that can help minimize spread. Tracking Event […].
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
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