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How to Manage Anxiety and Talk to Event Attendees Post COVID-19, According to a Psychologist

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As some communities slowly stir back to life, returning, too, are in-person events, from breezy outdoor park concerts to socially-distanced author talks at local bookshops. But after months of living on edge, getting back to some semblance of normal won’t be as simple as buying a ticket to an exciting event. Even when the threat […].

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Tips for Engaging In-Person & Virtual Audiences During Hybrid Events

Guidebook

The last few months have brought major changes to the events industry. With current social distancing regulations in place, events of all types – conferences, classes, and even concerts – are now taking place virtually. As the global landscape continues to evolve, we’re seeing that there will be situations where hybrid events, those with a limited in-person audience paired with a remote audience, may be safe and effective for engaging audiences. .

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6 Stylish Tabletop Looks to Inspire Your Small Dinner Parties

BizBash

Going small doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, as a Beverly Hills-based event firm proved for a recent photo shoot.

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Creating Year-Long Sponsorships & Establishing Partnerships

Endless Events

In a chaotic world where the industry sees itself turned upside down at every turn, learning about year-long sponsorships becomes crucial. And while events have always been about creating meaningful and lasting connections, our rush to find sponsors every year somewhat goes against this ideal. The focus is less on establishing a beneficial partnership and more on just getting someone as fast as possible.

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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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AEO, AEV and ESSA launch the All Secure Standard

Event Industry News

A combined group of members from the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), led by the associations, has today launched the All Secure Standard, a risk assessment based framework of Covid-19 secure industry best practice and guidance for business events and consumer shows which take place in meetings, conferencing and exhibition centres.

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6 Essential Tips to Deliver More Productive Virtual Meetings

SmartMeetings

It appears the average meeting is messed up. It doesn’t have a purpose, which leads attendees to feeling unfocused and stressed. Meetings occur too infrequently or too often. They are too rigid or too loose. And since even Zoom and Skype meetings are where business is getting done right now, these virtual meetings must have the essential ingredients attendees are craving.

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Expo, Inc.’s virtual event experience rolls off the line!

Expo Pass

CHICAGO (PRWEB) JULY 21, 2020. Events just got next level with Expo, Inc.’s launch of its new virtual event platform within Expo Pass®. This virtual experience serves as a central location for live or pre-recorded content and seamlessly integrates with existing system favorites including registration, session feedback, attendee mobile app, and so much more.

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Event Tip: Event Tips to Remember!

Glow Global Events

Having some difficulty coordinating your event? Here are key points to ALWAYS keep in mind! 1. Define the purpose and format. 2. Draft your budget considering unforeseeable situations. 3. Always have a plan B. 4. Allocate responsibilities. 5. Pay attention to service. Be friendly to all participants. What people remember is how they were treated and the atmosphere. 6.

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Door Prize Ideas for Your Next Company Event

EventUp

Door prizes (a prize awarded to the holder of a winning ticket passed out at the entrance to a function) are a great way to create excitement around your next company event, holiday party, or retreat. Companies often promote door prizes as a way to increase attendance and enthusiasm surrounding their gatherings. Although the items you decide to use depend partly on your budget, we've come up with a few door prize ideas for your next company event.

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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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Case Study – BCRF Turns Its Fundraiser Event Into A Virtual One Amid COVID-19

e2m.live

The Challenge. Breast Cancer Research Foundation or BCRF is a non-profit organization and has raised over half a billion US dollars for cancer research and treatment. Their donors include brands such as The Estée Lauder, Macy’s and Pfizer. . Every year, BCRF hosts a “Hot Pink Evening” to raise funds for cancer research. It is a glitzy, celebrity-studded event, and the centerpiece of their yearly calendar.

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Ticketing Strategies for Online Events: A Guide to Free, Donation, and Tiered Ticketing

Eventbrite UK

Online events offer an opportunity for event organisers to try out new things. Take North America’s June’s annual global Pride festivities, which quickly shifted online so people could still come together to celebrate, connect, and fight for change in the queer community – even in the face of COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, many Eventbrite creators have used […].

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Case Study – BCRF Turns Its Fundraiser Event Into A Virtual One Amid COVID-19

e2m.live

The Challenge. Breast Cancer Research Foundation or BCRF is a non-profit organization and has raised over half a billion US dollars for cancer research and treatment. Their donors include brands such as The Estée Lauder, Macy’s and Pfizer. Every year, BCRF hosts a “Hot Pink Evening” to raise funds for cancer research. It is a glitzy, celebrity-studded event, and the centerpiece of their yearly calendar.

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Webinar: Tools to Enhance Your Speaker’s Engagement

PCMA Convene

Speakers that previously only worked in face-to-face environments have now been thrown into the digital meetings world without warning. Techniques they may have employed on the stage, can be hard to replicate through a video presentation. This session will include various tactics that can be implemented immediately to encourage presentations to evolve as everyone gets more comfortable with the online venue.

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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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CrowdComms

Event Industry News

At CrowdComms, we are renowned for our award-winning event technology and services. We build show-stopping virtual and hybrid event experiences , as well as apps for events attended in-person. We also provide full end to end live stream management and production- giving you complete peace of mind. Our fully customisable platform is guaranteed to cater for every one of your event’s needs whilst ensuring a seamless experience for all.

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5 Adobe Connect Alternatives for Virtual Events

SpotMe

Virtual Events have been booming in the Digital Marketing world. Marketers looking for a supportive platform, likely had Adobe Connect. The post 5 Adobe Connect Alternatives for Virtual Events appeared first on SpotMe.

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Excell Electrical

Event Industry News

Excell Electrical is a specialist temporary power provider, established in 2004. We have focused on delivering bespoke, tailored projects for our clients throughout the UK. Excell Electrical have invested in the latest energy efficient technology to help offset the environmental impact of your event. How we start. Working with our clients from the initial planning stages right through to removal and breakdown, we are dedicated to providing a bespoke solution to meet our customers needs.

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Host Your Next DC Event at The National Press Club!

Unique Venues

How Can Event Planners Make a Patriotic Statement? Hold Your Next Event at One of Our Nation’s Top Historic Venues! There are countless choices for event venues across the United States. But now, more than ever, event planners are looking to make a statement and rev up the economy. One way to do this is by choosing a patriotic locale and use our country’s strong history as the back drop to your next event.

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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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10 Top Tools and Platforms for Virtual Event Managers

Event Academy

The post 10 Top Tools and Platforms for Virtual Event Managers appeared first on Event Academy.

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Virtual Event Measurement

Nth Degree

During this time, when virtual events have taken center stage, event professionals are starting to assess the impact of this change on their business and marketing opportunities. From the feedback I've received so far, virtual events have attracted larger audiences, but these audiences have been reluctant to engage with the content and each other. Also, while some virtual events require a lower investment than physical events, their impact on the pipeline, and ROI, appears limited – at least in

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Event Management University or Vocational Course

Event Academy

The post Event Management University or Vocational Course appeared first on Event Academy.

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The Insider – Returning to Live Events

Czarnowski

The post The Insider – Returning to Live Events appeared first on Czarnowski.

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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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Planning and Hosting a Virtual Conference

Event Academy

The post Planning and Hosting a Virtual Conference appeared first on Event Academy.

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COVID Event Restrictions: New England

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Christian Oth Photography. Very slowly, the wedding and events industry is coming back to life. However, these celebrations look a lot different from what we’re used to. There are rules and restrictions, as well as covid-specific guidelines to follow. The information varies from state-to-state and is being released at different times, which makes it all the more confusing and overwhelming.

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EventsCase integrates with Zoom to facilitate the organisation of virtual events

Event Industry News

EventsCase takes a further step in developing flexible and practical tools for event professionals. In this case, it is a new web module for the all-in-one event management platform which allows the integration of Zoom content, whether it be from a meeting or a webinar. Until now, it was not possible to stay inside the event website and access the live Zoom session, it had to be opened in a different tab.