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JUNE 9, 2020
The first Pride was a riot, led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. “We celebrate Pride because of the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a six-night series of demonstrative, violent protests that occurred between the LGBTQ community and the police, led by black and brown trans folks,” says Michael Venturiello, […].
EventMB
JUNE 9, 2020
Virtual events are slowly killing the biggest event marketing tactic for the past few years. We are entering a seismic shift in the industry. A very risky and rewarding one. Remember that time you used to check your social media feed and you spotted that event you really wanted to attend? Remember the frustration you […]. The post Are Virtual Events Killing FOMO?
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EventSource
JUNE 9, 2020
As Toronto & GTA’s go-to platform for weddings and special events, it is incumbent on us that we work toward building a site that does a better job of representing all the POC that make up our fantastic city – particularly black couples who are underrepresented on our site. We will be actively pursuing real weddings on our blog that showcase black couples and other minority groups to better reflect the diversity of our great city.
Eventsforce
JUNE 9, 2020
The current situation around the COVID-19 outbreak is forcing many organisations to move their events online. Some of these events are paid-for affairs but the majority remain free to attend. And this is partly because many organisers become a bit stuck when it comes to thinking how they can charge for virtual events. The reality is that virtual and hybrid events both present a perfect opportunity for event organisations to increase their revenue – whether it’s through ticket sales, bookable i
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Stova
JUNE 9, 2020
No matter where you are in the world, over the past few months you have felt the effects of COVID-19. As areas start to lift their restrictions, restaurants begin to open, and people start to head back into work, you may be wondering what this means for your upcoming events. Is it safe to start thinking about planning live events again? If you do, what new precautions do you need to take?
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Endless Events
JUNE 9, 2020
Last week, we offered some pretty good ideas within the scope of entertainment for virtual events. And today, we’re diving even deeper! While virtual happy hours allow you to get extremely creative, they’re not the only way you can get attendees to have fun. There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding virtual events. But that’s completely normal – we’re all learning as we go and everyone is trying hard to navigate the new state of the industry.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 9, 2020
In the PCMA Catalyst community, two event planners asked what ADA requirements they need to meet in order to hold an inclusive digital event. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion. ADA Requirements for Digital Events.
SmartMeetings
JUNE 9, 2020
In my conversations with meeting planners, many of the concerns I hear around planning live meetings in this new normal are logistical: how will we practice social distancing ? Will I need more space for the same size event? How can we handle food and beverages ? Defining Safety. During these conversations, I am reminded of something from the movie “Field of Dreams”, where the protagonist played by Kevin Costner hears a voice imploring him, “If you build it, they will come.
SpotMe
JUNE 9, 2020
The event technologist role, an interview with Chip Begley, who is director of event technology at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, The post Event Technologist: An Interview with Chip Begley appeared first on SpotMe.
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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
Eventbrite UK
JUNE 9, 2020
The first Pride was a riot, led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. “We celebrate Pride because of the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a six-night series of demonstrative, violent protests that occurred between the LGBTQ community and the police, led by black and brown trans folks,” says Michael Venturiello, […]. The post Drag, Dancing, and DJs: What to Expect From Eventbrite’s Virtual All-Night Pre-Pride Festival appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
EventBank Insights
JUNE 9, 2020
Digital business cards are a new concept that’s been slowly advancing toward day-to-day use by leveraging smartphones that sit in every professional’s pocket these days. Its user adoption has been slow, but subtle hints at its emergence in 2020 are becoming more and more apparent. But if you’re out of the loop and not sure what a digital business card entails, we’ll break it down and answer some frequently asked questions about what they are, how they work, and how you can get one.
Event Industry News
JUNE 9, 2020
By Matthew Ruskin – Managing Director at Channel Edge Ltd. Planning events that work for everyone is impossible. Whether it is date clashes, location fatigue (London, again?) or exhibitor budget constraints, the chances of creating an event on the right date, at the perfect venue and at a cost no one flinches at are almost zero. Until now the digital options have been either a patchwork of VC calls backed up by the distribution of presentations (cheap, passive and quick to deploy) or an immersiv
Showclix
JUNE 9, 2020
You’ve got the lineup, scheduling, branding, and marketing language ready for your first virtual event, and now it’s time to actively begin promoting it. But where to begin? Virtual experiences represent a rapidly developing new frontier in entertainment, and getting your messaging in front of the right eyes in a timely fashion is crucial in driving awareness, building excitement, and generating streaming access sales.
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Event Industry News
JUNE 9, 2020
Portsmouth-based strategic events agency Ten Thousand Hours have revived their ‘Choose Live’ campaign in a bid to combat the challenges faced by the events industry in recent months and support the sector. First launched in 2018, the ‘Choose Live’ campaign highlights the importance of creating human connections through live events — whether they’re face-to-face, virtual, digital, broadcast or a combination of them all.
InitLive
JUNE 9, 2020
Although making money isn't the primary goal of nonprofits, managing funds is a critical practice in ensuring that an organization can continue doing as much good as possible for all entities involved. Follow these five best practices to build an efficient volunteer program budget that will benefit your organization, and those it serves, for years to come. 1.
Event Industry News
JUNE 9, 2020
This week’s very special guest is Saastock founder Alex Theuma. Following a career in IT, Telecoms and Cloud, Alex moved on to creating a powerful network across the Saas founder and investor community. During the recording, Alex talks about the pivot to virtual and the launch of SaaStock Remote which open its virtual doors tomorrow (10th June 2020) and, shares his opinion about the future of events and how he’s leveraging technology to serve his global community.
Eventtia
JUNE 9, 2020
How do you keep an attendee actively engaged when they’re sat behind a screen in the comforts of their own home? Now consider that engaged attendees are the key ingredient to any successful event, you start to see how important this question is.
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Event Industry News
JUNE 9, 2020
When the COVID-19 health crisis erupted, events were the first sector to shut down. They will also probably be the last to resume, gradually and with restrictive health challenges. Goomeo, which imposed its mobile avent apps during the 2010 decade, today announces a new range of CONTACTLESS services making it possible to reconcile the physical meeting between participants of an event with the imperatives of social distancing.
InCharged
JUNE 9, 2020
The vast majority of cases of COVID-19 hampers the outing of people. The folks are resisting going out to public areas, but staying at home come up with few exceptions like shopping of groceries. Almost everybody is concerned about the cleaning of grocery stores. Many grocery owners hire janitorial services for in-depth cleaning of the store. The reason for hiring the janitorial service is they have various disinfecting solutions and use as per the surface requirement.
EventUp
JUNE 9, 2020
Choosing a venue is the one decision that will have the largest impact on your event. The date, time, catering options, and attendees’ pleasant experiences are all partly affected by which venue you select. This may sound intimidating so here are some guidelines about when to make a decision, what to consider, and how to do better! The Venue’s ease of use.
InCharged
JUNE 9, 2020
As the states begin to ease shelter-in-place restrictions and various shuttered non-essential businesses are opening, our nation’s journey towards the “new normal” has already started. No doubt, with the presence of COVID-19, it is still scarier for everyone involved, including building some guidelines that help to protect people, while minimizing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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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.
All Seated
JUNE 9, 2020
Micro weddings are a hot topic right now, and for good reason. There’s been a surplus of postponed and canceled weddings since the beginnings of the COVID crisis, which has led many couples to reconsider the scale of their celebration. Downsizing to a smaller guest list not only makes it much easier to follow social distancing guidelines, but couples can get creative within the constraints of their budget and venue space to maximize the guest experience.
Plan Your Meetings
JUNE 9, 2020
I haven’t written a post here in a while as I wanted to wait until I had something important to say. Today is the day. Protestors across North America and the world are calling out for justice and equity. Police chiefs and country leaders, such as Canada’s Prime Minister, have joined them with supportive words. Some have even taken the knee. From the CEOs of Ben and Jerry’s to Salesforce to Canadian bank executives, there has been a call for racial equity.
Event Certificate
JUNE 9, 2020
Choosing a website for your event planning business is a huge deal. Your website will be the online home for your business. It's therefore important to choose the best website platform for you, your clients and the future growth of your company. The post Best Websites for Wedding Planners appeared first on EVENT PLANNING CERTIFICATE.
InCharged
JUNE 9, 2020
It’s not deniable that the cleaning of pharmaceutical equipment is not challenging. Chemists and pharmacists are a vital source of the health care team and more than a retail store. There are many leaning procedures to consider while in-depth cleanups such as viewing the temperature and detergent according to equipment, cleaning methods like surface cleaning, soil cleaning, and various manufacturing equipment.
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SpotMe
JUNE 9, 2020
This ON24 review is the result of our own primary and secondary research. We reviewed ON24 features (e.g. ON24 polling), The post ON24 Review: 2020 Virtual Event Tech Guide appeared first on SpotMe.
InCharged
JUNE 9, 2020
Disinfection is the essential step you can use for clean and virus-free surroundings as it plays a critical role in protecting your health by preventing the spread of common diseases such as influenza, cold, and other harmful diseases. However, if the disinfection is not done correctly, there will be no effectiveness, so incorrectly spraying the disinfectant can increase your cleaning time and double your efforts.
SpotMe
JUNE 9, 2020
This ON24 review is the result of our own primary and secondary research. We reviewed ON24 features (e.g. ON24 polling), The post ON24 Review: 2020 Virtual Event Tech Guide appeared first on SpotMe.
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