GEVME
JULY 12, 2021
Virtual event networking remains one of the main reasons why people attend events. Even without face-to-face interactions, virtual events provide new opportunities for attendees to connect. . In the third episode of ‘ Next-Generation Virtual Events ’ by GEVME, we show you how to enable virtual event networking and forge communities with your virtual events.
Conferences that Work
JULY 12, 2021
Is the end of an event important? It’s complicated. 8 years ago, I wrote about how to create especially memorable events. Including many different kinds of short experiences during our meetings, allows us to hack the peak-end rule to maximize the impact of an event on attendees. Here’s what I said…. …the peak-end rule suggests that we judge experiences largely based on how they were perceived at their peak and at their end.
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GEVME
JULY 12, 2021
Virtual event networking remains one of the main reasons why people attend events. Even without face-to-face interactions, virtual events provide new opportunities for attendees to connect. In the third episode of ‘ Next-Generation Virtual Events ’ by GEVME, we show you how to enable virtual event networking and forge communities with your virtual events.
Event Marketer
JULY 12, 2021
Nearly a year and a half has passed since the pandemic irreparably altered the world of experiential marketing. Seemingly overnight, event professionals were required to learn brand-new skills and disciplines, from high-caliber virtual event production to influencer marketing to keeping up with COVID-19 safety protocols that vary by region, and even venue.
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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.
InitLive
JULY 12, 2021
Many nonprofits rely on a few big events throughout the year as an essential part of their fundraising efforts. Events that are planned and executed successfully can lead to more donations and deepened connections with volunteers, sponsors, and donors. Plus, hosting an event is fun! Think of an event such as a gala or an auction as an opportunity for you to create an engaging experience (and great memories!
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EventSource
JULY 12, 2021
The truth is, no wedding goes completely as planned. Things happen and there’s really nothing you can do to prevent this fact. The good news? Most problems show up during the planning process and you can be prepared to handle them without losing your mind. Here are four common planning hurdles and how to avoid them before they become a problem. 1. Hiring a vendor based solely on Instagram: Instagram and Pinterest are wonderful places to find vendors and inspiration, but they shouldn’t be the onl
Event Marketer
JULY 12, 2021
Activating outdoors may come with its share of obstacles, but as the industry navigates year two of the pandemic, brands continue to prioritize outdoor events as a safer alternative to engaging their audiences in enclosed spaces. The advantages are clear: The CDC says it’s safer, attendees have a higher level of comfort, and outside settings provide what has become a premium in this era—space.
SmartMeetings
JULY 12, 2021
Meeting profs are learning to soar again exceptional. Editor’s Note: If setbacks are the springboard to success, meeting professionals are poised to win the gold. Annie Meehan, author of Be the Exception: Your 7 Steps to Transformation and a dynamic keynote speaker, has lived a challenging life and still found much to be grateful for. We asked her to share her secrets to recovery.
Event Marketer
JULY 12, 2021
The Live Loud stage was used for demos and discussions for verticals on health and wellness, beauty and wealth and power. Surprise content, concierge service and a sense of place and mission—these were among the elements that led to the success of the Essence Festival of Culture, which took place as a hybrid event over two weekends, June 25 to 27 and July 2 to 4.
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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
PCMA Convene
JULY 12, 2021
An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Aesthetic Society required all attendees — whether vaccinated or not — to wear masks. (Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB). When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons.
Trixstar
JULY 12, 2021
Laughing is and will always be the best medicine. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival aims to be western Canada’s largest comedy festival, launching with a star-studded lineup over two dates this summer at the Edmonton Exhibition Lands Racetrack Infield — Canada’s first dedicated socially distanced venue. Enjoy seat-side VIP food and beverage service at a reserved table for up to 6 people at this one-of-a-kind venue.
Coterie Spark
JULY 12, 2021
Setting expectations for your event, your planner and your attendees. Planning a hybrid conference, a combination of an in-person conference with a “virtual” online component, can be a lot of fun, but also demands clarity and expertise. It’s a lot like planning two different and yet thematically connected conferences at the same time. That’s why some organizations find hybrid conferences to be an exciting way to bring in broader audiences, while others are anxious about the near-unli
Eventbrite UK
JULY 12, 2021
Although virtual events have given everyone that much-needed community feeling during the pandemic, many are looking forward to meeting up in real life. Community events are ideal for these times. They allow people to celebrate their cultures after a long time spent apart. Plus, they can easily be smaller and held locally, so work well […]. The post Reunite Your Audience After Lockdown With These 7 Heartwarming Community Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
Reading Festival is set to proceed as planned next month after the festival was granted a licence by the local council. This year’s festival is set to take place from August 27-29, with the likes of Stormzy, Post Malone and Queens of the Stone Age set to headline. Reading Borough Council had previously raised doubts about this year’s Reading Festival going ahead, but late last week the council granted organisers Festival Republic a licence to hold their festival this summer.
Eventtia
JULY 12, 2021
In event marketing, a formal press release can be a very important asset. A well-written press release can ensure the media is aware of your event’s existence. The media in turn will pass the news to the public and preferably, your target attendees.
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) at Dunchurch Park Hotel, Rugby, at 1pm on Thursday July 8, 2021, and welcomed almost 90 members to the first face-to-face ESSA event since the start of the pandemic in 2020. New elections to the ESSA board were announced, with electronic voting having taken place on the day before.
Special Events
JULY 12, 2021
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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!
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
GES has expanded their client service team for their Event Intelligence business and appointed Daryl Burgess and Ali Shah to customer support managers for the UK and Middle East, respectively. Both individuals bring multifaceted experience to the company’s exhibition clients, and their contributions were critical in the successful delivery of the UK government pilot required to restart the live events industry.
IEM
JULY 12, 2021
We were invited to contribute to M&IT Magazine in May when Paul Harvey spoke with members and founders of IEM about its mission for the sector. If you missed it, you can read the full article here: MITMagazine Opportunity Knocks.
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
Communique Conferencing’s virtual conference platform functions like a traditional physical conference translating exhibitor booths, educational seminars, and audience engagement into a highly customisable online environment. There are realistic-looking exhibit halls with booths for showcasing products and services. The attendee can view demos, view and download literature and chat live with booth representatives.
Caterease
JULY 12, 2021
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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.
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
VOK DAMS: The demand for live events is growing. After a year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency for events and live-marketing VOK DAMS is again registering a strong increase in demand for live events worldwide. According to the company, 26 percent of all inquiries received by VOK DAMS in Germany concern face-to-face events, 35 percent to hybrid events with a mix of digital and face-to-face components, and 39 to purely digital gatherings.
Exhibitor Magazine
JULY 12, 2021
As in-person events resume, exhibitors are working harder. than ever to provide safe experiences for their visitors. At the same. time, interactive.
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2021
The event sector is being encouraged to take more, and earlier, action on climate change, ahead of the vital COP 26 conference, taking place at the SEC in Glasgow later this year. The call came at a special event, which took place last week, and involved representatives from the UNFCCC, the UK government and SME Climate Hub. The meeting talked about the importance of the sector showing evidence of action ahead of the global conference on climate change, and present a proactive industry taking on
Skift
JULY 12, 2021
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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.
EventMB
JULY 12, 2021
Event planners are swimming in data with the potential to boost return on investment and enhance event impact, but without industrywide data standards, that information is often lost or hard to analyze beyond a single event. Explori’s new VSef initiative aims to change that. More than ever before, event planners are swimming in data about […].
MeetingsNet
JULY 12, 2021
Learn how event engagement has evolved and the best ways to prep for the future. Sponsored by: The pandemic has ushered in a wave of innovation and exciting new opportunities in the event space. The overall event landscape may have evolved, but events continue to remain indispensable for generating growth and support for your organization. Here we explore the event landscape pre-, during, and post- pandemic, and how each event type can contribute to your overall goals in generating marketing-fue
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