Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. Scenario Planning. Where lead time permits, work through at least three scenarios – optimistic, pessimistic and somewhere in the middle.

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EventMB

APRIL 9, 2020

Eventbrite announced yesterday that it was letting go 45% of its staff. What does it mean for the delicate balance of the event technology sector? Many Eventbrite workers are referring to what happened yesterday as to the ‘Blood Orange Wednesday’. It was heart-wrenching to see the news of Eventbrite laying of approximately 500 ‘Britelings’ […].

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Planning Pod

APRIL 9, 2020

Here at Planning Pod , we know firsthand how hard COVID-19 has hit the events industry, including millions of event professionals, event planners and event venues. In addition to businesses furloughing / laying off employees, eliminating jobs and closing their doors, millions of people have found themselves in totally uncharted territory – facilitating e-learning for their children, adjusting business practices and working from home.

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EventMB

APRIL 9, 2020

Speaker Engage consolidates event planning tasks, speaker and sponsor curation, and communications in one place. Here is our review. Speaker Engage: What Is It? Speaker Engage is a cloud-based event platform that aims to minimize manual tasks and automate workflows throughout the event planning process, particularly around engaging speakers and event talent.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 9, 2020

As meeting professionals pivot to virtual during the coronavirus slowdown, traditional streaming technology is delivering some aspects of the face-to-face meeting more effectively than others. Record the keynote? Check. Poll and ask questions? Sure. But what about the important business function of connecting buyers and sellers in a series of one-on-one meetings?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 9, 2020

If you are afraid right now, that could be a good thing for your future as a meetings professional, according to Judi Holler, author of Fear is My Homeboy : How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms. Holler, who heralds from the world of improv acting, speaks at events around the country about how to shift your mindset to manage fear—or at least that’s what she did until mid-March, when the coronavirus pandemic effectively shut down the travel and meeting circuit.

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Guidebook

APRIL 9, 2020

Yesterday, we hosted our first virtual GuideTalk; thank you to everyone who joined How to Transition to a Virtual Event. There was such a tremendous amount of interest in the topic; we were unable to get to all of the questions during the session. . As we all adjust to a more virtual lifestyle, it’s important to explore your questions to ensure you’re maximizing your upcoming events.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 9, 2020

How will meeting professionals address risk post-COVID-19? In our latest Smart Meetings #HospitalityStrong webinar, “ Preparing to Address Meeting Risk When the Industry Resumes: A Guide For Meeting Planners and Hotel Sales Professionals ,” Kevin Coffey , senior travel and meeting risk consultant at GoldSpring Consulting, addressed what both meeting planners and hoteliers should be asking when we all begin meeting again.

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EventSource

APRIL 9, 2020

If you’re looking for a wedding filled with darling details and romantic rustic elements, look no further than Sarah and Ross’ big day. The couple enjoy spending time outdoors, including hiking with their dog Mister or going to the cottage. As a result, they wanted their love of nature and clean, classic elegance to be reflected in their wedding day.

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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2020

Once again, it’s been a big week for the industry. Since our last broadcast, Edinburgh Festival, Wimbledon and The Open Championship have all been cancelled. But, is there already light at the end of the tunnel? On 3 April, China hosted what organisers claim is the first major trade fair to take place in the country following the Covid-19 pandemic. China’s first reported death was 11 January and reports today (7 April) show zero new deaths due to the outbreak.

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Special Events

APRIL 9, 2020

Nine wedding pros share the ways they are supporting the bridal community while safely "social distancing.

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Eventtia

APRIL 9, 2020

The events industry finds itself in an unprecedented scenario. With events being canceled or postponed, now is the time to go virtual and embrace online events as a solution that can get us much needed results in these difficult times.

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Attendify

APRIL 9, 2020

Last week we wrote about how we can make the event industry more resilient and shared a first look at Attendify’s forthcoming virtual event platform. This post is part of a series sharing Attendify’s progress in building a virtual event solution to help meet the challenges of the current moment. We are now one month into the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States, and we still have no idea how extensive the human and economic toll will be.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 9, 2020

Southern California is the premier geography for event planners to consider. With its stunning weather, breathtaking scenery, and convenient airports, it’s an area ideal for professional or social events. Our Top Picks for Southern California Meeting and Event Venues provide everything you would expect in Southern California -- and so much more.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 9, 2020

In the DEI Office Hours series, we discuss digital event resources that are available, idea share and answer questions for taking your events digital in the wake of COVID-19. We have compiled a list of FAQs from this office hour for your reference. ** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 9, 2020

The Event Leadership Institute checks in weekly with a select group of event planning business owners across the US and Canada. Group members report on how their businesses are faring and offer coping strategies amid the massive disruption from COVID-19. We call it the Situation Room. Recently, the conversation covered educing cancellations and retaining clients.

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Sendo

APRIL 9, 2020

Your virtual event can be just as exciting as your in-person gathering. Sendo is here to help you every step of the way. It’s easy to turn your event invitation into a virtual gathering with a few simple additions to your online invitation. Turn your cocktail party, book club, dinner party, or business meeting into a virtual event in minutes. Any template in our invitation design library can work to host a virtual event.

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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!

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Showclix

APRIL 9, 2020

Even if your next fandom event is not yet on the horizon, there are other sources of revenue to explore beyond just ticket sales. Our event experts have spent years working alongside the organizers behind some of the world’s most iconic comic cons, gaming expos, and anime conventions, and we’ve tapped into that experience to bring you four additional sources of revenue you can explore.

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