Mon.Mar 08, 2021

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No, I do not hate in-person meetings

Conferences that Work

I’d like to be clear that I don’t hate in-person meetings , despite what some have been posting recently on a Facebook group for meeting professionals: “Often wondered why so many on this feed hate live events.” “It is my opinion that this group does not support any in-person meetings or gatherings of any kind…” ” I am sad to see so many industry giants verbally destroying our industry – apparently with glee.” Let’s explore what’s

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Barcelona to hold rock concert for 5,000 after COVID-free trial

Event Industry News

One of Barcelona’s top music venues will hold a concert for 5,000 people later this month after no COVID-19 cases were reported at a pilot project using same-day testing. No social distancing will be required at the show, headlined by Spanish indie band Love of Lesbian, and concert-goers will be able to buy drinks, said organizer Festivals per la Cultura Segura, whose name translates as Festivals for Safe Culture.

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How Houston Is Preparing for a Busy Year of Meetings and Events

Skift

Skift Take: Covid-19 has shaken up the meetings and events industry. But with preparation and quick action — and safety top of mind — Houston First Corporation has set up the city for a bumper calendar of events in 2021 as the country looks toward recovery from the pandemic. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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21 of the Most Influential Women in Events

Glisser

March 8th is International Women's Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It's a day of celebration, awareness and gratitude, and also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight and thank some of the most empowering and influential women in the global events industry today.

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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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10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Eventbrite UK

With lockdown restrictions still in place, Mother’s Day is going to feel a bit different this year. But you know that, so let’s concentrate on what you can do to make the occasion feel just as special as any regular year, starting with ten giftable events and experiences. We’re talking virtual gin tastings, 1920s-inspired dance […]. The post 10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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8 Ways Make Your Winter Wedding Awesome

EventSource

When you think ‘wedding season’, you don’t usually think ‘winter’– but that’s about to change. Are you getting married during snow season? Here are eight ways to make your winter wedding awesome! Take it Outside Just because your wedding falls into winter, doesn’t mean you need to be cooped up indoors! Give your guests plenty of notice to dress warm and take your ceremony outside.

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New company 3D-VR LiVE launch the virtual events platform

Event Industry News

Virtual or hybrid. Be live events specialists… adaptable and spontaneous. “This is the first platform I have seen where you actually feel like you’re attending a ‘real’ event from your computer” 3D-VR LiVE has been developed by event professionals, to provide hosts and attendees with the most personal and adaptable virtual event experience.

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One Year Ago Today.

Special Events

Get excited for The Special Event + Catersource 2021 with a look back at last year's show.

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ESSA launches new Working Groups

Event Industry News

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the creation of two working groups within the association: the Sustainability Working Group, chaired by Martin Cottrell, MD of A1 Event & Exhibition cleaners, and the Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group, chaired by Hannah Jardine, group business manager at Ignition DG. Martin Cottrell, managing director, A1 Event & Exhibition Cleaning Services, Chair, ESSA Sustainability Working Group.

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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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Bizzabo Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Event Management Solutions

Bizzabo

The Bizzabo team is excited to announce that we’ve been named a leader in B2B marketing event management solutions in the Forrester Wave ™ report. Today, we are honored and incredibly excited to share that Bizzabo has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Events Management Solutions, Q1 2021 report. Forrester is a leading global research and advisory firm providing insights for organizations and businesses around the world.

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Top Apps for Events: InEvent

Event Industry News

InEvent is the award-winning virtual & hybrid event platform, and the industry leader in customer support and satisfaction. As an all-in-one platform, InEvent offers a suite of event solutions, including a fully customisable event mobile app. InEvent´s mobile app is an incredibly effective tool in providing a smooth event journey, bringing an event´s identity to life and delivering an interactive experience.

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Socially Distanced: DnB Allstars talk safety and how to put on the best socially distant events in London

Skiddle

Following on in our series of interviews with promoters providing socially distant events across the UK, we spoke to Will Docherty, Event Manager from popular drum and bass label and event brand – DnB Allstars. Covering everything from the impact of restrictions, on the brand’s ability to throw parties, Will told us how promoters can go about setting up their own socially distant events in London and his first-hand experience.

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Point of View: Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still

IEM

Prof. Dr. G. Keith Still. Director at Crowd Risk Analysis Ltd. [link]. As part of our commitment to championing the industry, we are talking to people about their careers and what IEM means to them. Keith specialises in teaching the principles and applications of Crowd Safety and Crowd Risk Analysis and he developed an MSc in Crowd Safety and Risk Analysis at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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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 Top Five Payment Gateways to Use For Your Event

Python Events

A suitable payment gateway is an integral part of ticket selling for events. Take a look at five of the most popular, top payment gateways available to use for your event. New to events? You must be thinking: how do people buy tickets? Payment gateways like Paypal and Stripe are the answer. When taking online payments for your big event, you’ll always have a payment gateway.

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How To Use Allseated Physical Distancing Tool For Events

All Seated

As we begin to further open up and transition safely back to events, it’s important to have the planning tools you need in place. With the need to adhere to guidelines that can change frequently, Allseated’s Physical Distance Tool allows you to design event layouts with safety in mind while meeting local regulations. Using the physical distance tool, you can: Create an event layout that meets distancing guidelines to run a safe distance event.

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Temporarily Using Default Screen Settings

Caterease

The post Temporarily Using Default Screen Settings appeared first on Caterease.

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21 of the Most Influential Women in Events

All Seated

There are people that work hard and get it done, and then there are a select few who consistently shine. The post 21 of the Most Influential Women in Events appeared first on AllSeated.

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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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How Can the Events Industry Forge a Gender Equal World?

Skift

Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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5 Terms & Phrases We Didn’t Use In The Events Industry Last Year

Verve

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Event management & fundraising technology platform, Emma, launches today

Event Industry News

“Together for every event” – Emma puts charities back in control of their event operations, fundraising, and cashflow. Emma is a future-proofed, single platform that makes event management and fundraising easier and more profitable. Built for charity event managers by charity event managers, Emma is responding to the growing demand for more transparency by 3 rd party technology and fundraising suppliers that provide services to the charity sector. “2020 challenged us to think differently