GEVME

AUGUST 19, 2021

Following the first wave of virtual events that emerged the past year, event organisers are starting to witness attendance fatigue, with many businesses struggling with monetization. To help combat this issue, we kicked off the first part of our original show Virtual Experience Makers series , bringing together artists from many different creative fields, to share their best practices on how to make virtual events stand out and bring creativity into this new era of business events.

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Event Age by Swapcard

AUGUST 19, 2021

The opportunity to learn anytime & anywhere, network with peers and having fun wherever we are is now a standard in the events industry. That’s why, when it comes to selling an exceptional event experience, you have to ensure that it is engaging and authentic, regardless of the event format.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. Yes, you read that right: the industry didn’t just change during the last year, and it won’t bounce back after we let some time pass. The impact is forever. We’re not just talking about the virtual revolution here – the COVID-19 epidemic re-defined what it means to plan a safe event.

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Oveit

AUGUST 19, 2021

A few days ago I saw some news that reminded me of just how important events are. Not just for those directly involved, […]. The post Is your work impacting the local community? appeared first on Oveit.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

When you are hosting an event, we know you want everything to go perfectly. However, events have a lot of variables and with Murphy’s law, you can bet something can always go wrong. This isn’t to say your event is going to fall to pieces and you should just avoid having an event altogether, though. If you plan well enough, you may not even have anything go wrong!

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Special Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

If all the other boxes are checked but you’re still feeling burnt out and unmotivated, it’s a good sign that your systems and workflows need some love and attention.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

The pandemic has been a very rough time for the nation’s destination marketing organizations , as it has for the hospitality and meetings industry as a whole. On the West Coast, at least, their response has been unprecedented: working together. It’s a modern version reflecting what Benjamin Franklin is said to have advised his fellow signers of the Declaration of Independence: “We must hang together or surely we shall hang separately.”.

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EventSource

AUGUST 19, 2021

If you’re looking for a stunner of a modern wedding, look no further than Candice and Cory’s big day. Planned by the creative team at Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique , the couple’s wedding at the stunning The Globe and Mail Centre was filled with dainty details and glam accents, not to mention one epic view of Toronto. Thanks to the fabulous shots by talented photographer, Assaf Friedman , you’re going to love this gallery!

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Stova

AUGUST 19, 2021

As you walk through a live event, what do you see? There should be attendees, large exhibit halls, presentations and networking events. Essentially, there’s going to be a lot there to keep you busy and entertained. As a professional looking to network with other professionals, sifting through attendee profiles and sponsorship booths to find the right match can be exhausting.

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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

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

When Maritz Global Events decided it was finally time to get back to face-to-face, the experience-design company brought 500 people who represented the entire meetings ecosystem to Seattle—clients, employees, team members and partners—and focused on talking openly and solving shared challenges. Next at Hyatt Regency Seattle this week was envisioned as the evolution of a February virtual event (that lasted a month with new content dropped daily) and a subsequent Next& community that kept the

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Tomorrowland – a Belgian EDM festival and every music lover’s dream destination is a perfect example of customer engagement via virtual events. Until 2019, Tomorrowland was an in-person festival, with 400,000 visitors attending the 2019 edition. In 2020, however, the organizers decided to move to the virtual format. This edition was attended by over 1 million viewers from 151 countries.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Music Venue Trust has conducted a series of surveys and data collection exercises during the first month of the full capacity reopening of grassroots music venues. Methodology: 1891 people who normally attended live music events prior to the Covid crisis took part in an audience survey assessing attitudes about the return of live music and asking what precautions people had taken, or would like to see taken, around their visits to live music events 221 grassroots music venues took part in a surv

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Showclix

AUGUST 19, 2021

When it comes to turning your fans’ experience at your venue up to 11, it’s critical to have the right toolkit at your fingertips. From spreading the word about upcoming events, to keeping fans happy and entertained throughout each performance, event creators are looking to create a seamless experience from start to finish. As part of the Patron Technology family of event technology products, we’ve got the complete solution you need to do all this and more!

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

When you think about a virtual event, what comes to mind? Engaging presentations, insightful group chats, perhaps great online networking opportunities. But not many consider the awesome positive sustainability impact of a virtual event. While it is true that a virtual event can be up to 66 times more sustainable than a similar physical event, there are still CO2 emissions that are produced from electricity generated to power computers and the Cloud infrastructure.

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InitLive

AUGUST 19, 2021

As a nonprofit leader, you know that volunteers are a driving force in helping your organization achieve success. Every hour of work that volunteers put in makes a difference and is worth about $28 dollars. Tracking volunteer hours enables you to analyze the impact of your volunteers' hours and provides you with valuable insights on their contributions to your program.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a background in big events, from London and Southampton Boat Shows to the International Festival for Business, James Gower was a perfect fit with The Game Fair when he was appointed managing director in 2015, and still is. . In this episode, James Gower talks about the Fair’s considerable history – the late Prince Philip famously branded it the ‘shop window of the countryside’ – before digging into fallow 2020 and the positive impact that had on the 2021 show.

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SevenEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

one of the positives of the travel restrictions which we currently have in place is the the rise in the popularity of british getaways and highlighting the incredible opportunities and landscapes we have in britain. one of the areas which is getting global recognition not just because of events such as the g7 summit is the south coast of england and today we are highlighting a brand-new hotel opening in summer 2021 in the beautiful coastal town of salcombe in devon. the harbour beach club is har

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Position: Commercial Manager. Salary: Dependent on experience + uncapped commission scheme. Hours: Full time. Location: Office-based (Winchester) with occasional work from home. Apply to: adam.cox@openbankingexpo.com. Open Banking Expo is looking for someone who can build commercial partnerships across its dynamic and successful events portfolio.

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Skiddle

AUGUST 19, 2021

Social media event marketing has become a key marketing tool for events. There seems to be more and more competition than ever at the moment which can make it hard to stand out and get your event noticed. Well, if you’re looking to increase your reach, we have helpfully come up with some tips on how to market an event on social media. Interesting photography.

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Management Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

All companies, from start-ups to MNCs, have one thing in common: a unique company culture. It is the foundation for a company’s identity and plays a big part in employee satisfaction and productivity. After a year of unprecedented changes, the influence of company culture on corporate reputation and organizational growth is undeniable. We had an illuminating conversation with Amanda Pusa Edwall , Chief People Officer at Anyfin, on the importance of building a healthy workplace culture and

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StraussCA

AUGUST 19, 2021

Associations operate on trust between the CEO, Chair, and board members. In our new virtual world, we are losing that in-person connection opportunity. How can boards build trust the trust in each other that allows them to make decisions based on the expertise that each board member brings to the table? Oxford Dictionary defines ‘Trust’ as “a Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

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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.

Events

Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

Events and ticketing platform FIXR will provide Eclectic Bars with its market-leading ticketing technology The nightlife sector is at the heart of FIXR’s growth strategy, with today’s partnership delivering both branded and white label ticketing and event management services to some of the UK’s leading late-night venues UK scale-up is challenging events technology incumbents like Eventbrite.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

The Belfry Hotel & Resort , located in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, has launched an outdoor bar area and team building facilities, both available for exclusive use for meetings, events, and conferences. The resort’s new facilities include “The 19 th Green” an outdoor bar situated on the old 18 th hole of The Belfry’s iconic PGA National course.

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Skiddle

AUGUST 19, 2021

Social media has become a key marketing tool, especially for events. There seems to be more and more competition than ever at the moment which can make it hard to stand out and get your event noticed. Well, if you’re looking to increase your reach, we have helpfully come up with some tips as to how you can do that on social media. Interesting photography.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

Maidenhead based consulting and accreditation company, Greengage Travel & Event Solutions, is supporting SITU in a commitment to driving environmental sustainability through SITU’s global serviced accommodation network. Greengage ECOsmart is an industry standard accreditation, awarded to accommodation providers who have implemented an eco-friendly approach.

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

WASHINGTON  U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the a.

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ePly

AUGUST 19, 2021

In the event planning world, you always want to ensure your exhibitors’ success. Successful booths mean a high ROI, and a high ROI means happy exhibitors. Providing value is critical in building long- term relationships with the organizations that invest time and resources in your events. One of the ways you can do this is by providing them with email marketing tips to help drive traffic to their booths.

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Exhibitor Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

When it comes to your exhibit graphics, first impressions matter. br / br / If you want real, authentic engagement - instead of people ju.

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