Wed.Mar 17, 2021

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How can a well-designed website help promote your business events?

Eventinterface

There is no argument about it: promoting events for your business on your website can be difficult. It is so easy to overdo promotional content, overwhelm your customers and site visitors, and oversell the event entirely. Here are some ways to use your website's design to promote your events without going over the top. First of all, you need to decide whether you should do your web design yourself or make the more expensive, but probably worthwhile, investment of engaging a professional web desi

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The Ultimate Guide to the Church Seating Layout

Social Tables

The church seating layout is used for houses of worship, but it’s also found in lecture halls, performing arts centers, and conference spaces. You may already recognize it from an event you’ve planned or attended at a university, seminar, or yes, church. But what is the church seating layout exactly, and why is it used for events outside of churches?

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Outernet London appoints Joe Russell as inaugural events director

Event Industry News

Outernet London, the immersive media, music and culture district opening in central London in Winter 2021 have appointed Joe Russell as events director. Joe will lead on activations across the various venues and spaces, with a particular focus in the coming months on launch client events. Outernet’s enormous main public atrium – The Now Building – will feature a 4-storey high, 360 degree, 16k interactive screen surface and will be fully rigged to accommodate high-impact staging and p

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Virtual Events Institute Summit: Creative Strategies, Concepts and Activations for Audience Engagement

Glisser

Philosophy Purpose Platform: Creative Strategies, Concepts and Activations for Audience Engagement took place on Thursday, 11th March and attracted a worldwide audience from the UK, North America, Texas, Canada, Spain and Switzerland.

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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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VenuIQ expands into Europe following a surge in overseas demand

Event Industry News

Award-winning UK event software provider, VenuIQ, has expanded into Europe following an increase in overseas demand for its virtual and hybrid event platform. As part of its expansion, the business has appointed a new representative, Frantzy Dorlean, to assist event organisers in France and neighbouring countries with the smooth running of their activations, both virtual and hybrid.

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Next level virtual and hybrid event collaborations.

Expo Pass

We’ve all had to work together to get things done virtually. Zoom especially has been the ultimate tool for connecting and working with just about anyone you think could use your help, or vice-a-versa. Lately, we noticed that all this collaboration has led to some really unique brand partnerships, and some even more unique events. Here are a few examples of how businesses, brands, and organizers are joining forces to create better, more creative, and more connected events.

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Plans for Sunderland festival to go ahead with Kaiser Chiefs and Deacon Blue headlining

Event Industry News

Sunderland City Council has confirmed that plans to host the inaugural Lamplight Festival, due to take place in Mowbray Park on August 7 and 8 this year, are proceeding as scheduled. . The council is working with Public Health and other partners to ensure that safety remains a priority and any possible COVID-19 restrictions still in place are adhered to.

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Event Planning Checklist for Success

InitLive

Most nonprofits rely on a few fundraising events a year to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. There are so many forms of fundraising events, from charity runs to fundraising festivals. No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success.

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Get Flexible With Transferable Online Event Registration

Eventbrite UK

When you’re planning an event, you want to sell as many tickets as you can, but you also want to keep your attendees happy. A ticket transfer allows you to do both. Offering ticket transfers gives your attendees more flexibility and allows them to adjust their event participation as needed. Perhaps an event registrant has […]. The post Get Flexible With Transferable Online Event Registration appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Can you Require your Employees to Get Vaccinated?

Special Events

So, can employers require employees get vaccinated before returning to work? The short answer is yes.

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Standon Calling festival saved after fans raise £90,000 to keep event alive in 2021

Event Industry News

Organiser Alex Trenchard had feared for the future after the event’s cancellation last year due to Covid-19. The fields of Hertfordshire will again come alive to the sound of music, laughter and good times this summer when Standon Calling returns after being forced to cancel because of the Covid-19 crisis last year. The fact it’s able to bounce back is thanks to the support and generosity of the county’s music fans says Alex Trenchcard, organiser of the popular boutique festiva

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Webinar Tomorrow: Association Event Trends for 2021

ePly

Personify , the leading provider of constituent management software , commissioned research in December 2020 of nearly 1,000 association members and staff about their preferences for digital engagement along with challenges and opportunities that have arisen over the past year with virtual events.

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Planning to Help Girls

SmartMeetings

A year after the Play Like a Girl 2020 STEM+ Summit was cancelled three days shy of when hundreds of middle schoolers were set to converge on Middle Tennessee State University for fireside chats, hands-on demos and a science competition, the group is planning a new hybrid Women’s Leadership Summit for March 19 to empower the women who inspire girls.

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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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Reed Exhibitions names Gaby Appleton as global chief digital product officer

Event Industry News

Reed Exhibitions (RX) today announced that Gaby Appleton has been named as the company’s first chief digital product officer. In this newly created role, Gaby will work across the global Reed Exhibitions business, spanning 22 countries and over 400 events. She will be responsible for the company’s digital Strategy and Execution and will also lead the RX Digital Community.

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How to Design an Effective Communication Strategy for Your Next Online Event

Eventtia

From influencers and invitations to teasers and tutorials, a well-defined and effective communication strategy is vital to the success of any virtual event. Why?

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EventsCase announces its successful certification as a sustainable resource for events

Event Industry News

EventsCase achieves the EventSost accreditation as a sustainable resource by demonstrating its ability to improve sustainable event management results. The platform will enjoy this certification until 2023. The audit has shown that EventsCase works to organise more sustainable events and actively collaborates in: • Reducing the consumption of materials in events. • Eliminating waste derived from disassembling the stand for events. • Saving on energy costs. • Reducing CO2 emissions.

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Clubhouse Concerns: Privacy And Security Issues

Management Events

As entrepreneurs, influencers, and c-level executives (CXO) flock to Clubhouse in a bid to harness the app , the security and privacy shortcomings are becoming evident, forcing businesses to re-evaluate their approach to the social media platform. The app’s fast rise to fame also came with a price as security issues within the platform came to light, posing the question of whether users’ data are fully protected.

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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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Mapping the Future of Digital Sponsorships

Opus Agency

While the industry embraces digital-first events, how is digital sponsorship strategy changing to meet the moment? We sat down with Sr. Director of Strategy Jessica Brown to discuss the current challenges faced by event marketers trying to provide value for sponsors and maintain a crucial revenue stream for their brands. Events are Changing, But […].

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A Playbook to Grow Your Online Community in 2021 (and Beyond.)

Lennd

Your Virtual Events Playbook for 2021. If there’s anything we’ve learned from the past year, it’s to expect the unexpected. Industries and organizations of all sizes have been tasked to shift their traditional community-building tactics on a dime to meet the new demands of a virtual world. Whether you're a marketer, community manager, nonprofit, corporate or educator, chances are your day-to-day looks drastically different now, than it did a year ago.

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Partnership between Pixl Evolution and John Henry’s Ltd. Supercharges Virtual Events

Event Industry News

It’s no secret that the global pandemic has had a transformative effect on the live events industry, forever changing the way we meet and communicate. When events began to cancel and postpone in 2020, Pixl Evolution, a leading global technology solutions and services provider, used their expertise to quickly pivot into virtual broadcasting, partnering with John Henry’s Ltd. in Central London to offer a wide array of virtual studio capabilities.

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Webinar: Let’s Get Hybrid! How to Create Successful Events In a Post-Pandemic World

PCMA Convene

We’re all gearing up for Hybrid Events. This expert panel will bring multiple perspectives to the table about how to define hybrid events, ways to create exceptional experiences for all your audiences, and what’s needed to define and implement a successful hybrid strategy.

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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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Outernet London appoints Joe Russell as inaugural events director

Event Industry News

Outernet London, the immersive media, music and culture district opening in central London in Winter 2021 have appointed Joe Russell as events director. Joe will lead on activations across the various venues and spaces, with a particular focus in the coming months on launch client events. Outernet’s enormous main public atrium – The Now Building – will feature a 4-storey high, 360 degree, 16k interactive screen surface and will be fully rigged to accommodate high-impact staging and p

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Back Your Events with Intelligence via Hubilo Surveys and Sponsored Ads

Hubilo Blog

We have some exciting news for you! . We’ve just released two new features on our dashboard that will help you completely level-up your virtual event game plan! Here’s all the scoop…. 1. Event Surveys. Stakeholder feedback on your event is priceless, but it can be a challenging thing to collect. To solve for this, we have launched the Survey feature, which will enable you to create instant surveys through the organizer dashboard. .

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Plans for Sunderland festival to go ahead with Kaiser Chiefs and Deacon Blue headlining

Event Industry News

Sunderland City Council has confirmed that plans to host the inaugural Lamplight Festival, due to take place in Mowbray Park on August 7 and 8 this year, are proceeding as scheduled. . The council is working with Public Health and other partners to ensure that safety remains a priority and any possible COVID-19 restrictions still in place are adhered to.

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Who's News in Special Events for March 18, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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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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VenuIQ expands into Europe following a surge in overseas demand

Event Industry News

Award-winning UK event software provider, VenuIQ, has expanded into Europe following an increase in overseas demand for its virtual and hybrid event platform. As part of its expansion, the business has appointed a new representative, Frantzy Dorlean, to assist event organisers in France and neighbouring countries with the smooth running of their activations, both virtual and hybrid.

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Direct Group Booking Requires Rooms, Space and Trust

MeetingsNet

Building trust between planners and suppliers is key to the success of instant booking for meetings. Brought to you by: Meeting planners have long decried the lack of transparency in hotel room availability and pricing, as well as the need to send RFPs to gain such insights. The current industry standard for booking sleeping rooms and meeting space is like a canyon, with event planners and hotel inventory separated by a massive chasm — a lack of trust and transparency filling the void between.

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Streams.live

Event Industry News

Streams.live , the virtual experiences platform built by Oveit , allows event planners to easily create and manage virtual and hybrid events. Go live with just a few clicks of a button and create an experience that your community will cherish. Just like for a regular in-person event, attendees can easily purchase e-tickets that grant them access to the whole experience.