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MARCH 13, 2020
As anyone in the event industry knows, no amount of planning can predict the weather, a venue or artist cancelation, or — as we’re currently dealing with — a global pandemic. When unexpected setbacks derail your event, a contingency plan will help you decide your next move. But what if you don’t have one? The […].
EventMB
MARCH 13, 2020
COVID-19 has gained a firm foothold in the US, and planners are navigating the treacherous waters between outbreaks and Trump’s European travel ban. Meanwhile, the CDC has released an interim guide to help event professionals get their events ready. Here are the highlights. As COVID-19 is spreading through whole communities at a fast pace, […].
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Event Industry News
MARCH 13, 2020
Event production company, DBpixelhouse, is lobbying the UK government to offer more economic support to businesses and individuals in the event industry. It has been met with praise from the industry so far, gaining 11,500 signatures within 15 hours of going live. It now has over 25,000 signatures. Marketing manager, Matt Rakowski, said: “The reason behind starting this is to raise awareness of how hard our industry is being hit.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 13, 2020
Chefs serve victims of and first responders to the Nashville tornadoes in early March. Food service provider Levy partnered with the non-profit Food Rescue US to donate and deliver the food leftover from the canceled Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Takeaways: Meeting planners should look to their food service partners for ideas on donating leftover food from events canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak or other reasons.
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Event Industry News
MARCH 13, 2020
The initiative will offer music fans a bespoke flexible cancellation period. With the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all live music professionals are on day-to-day crisis management to address festival cancellations, customer safety, travel bans and a loss in customer confidence. During this difficult period, uncertainty surrounding travel and large events continues to grow and analysis of our global festival data displays a considerable drop in customer confidence over recent weeks.
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Bizzabo
MARCH 13, 2020
How to communicate a COVID-19 related event postponement to your attendees. Featuring examples from Qualtrics, SaaStr, and Coachella. Last week, we published an in-depth guide on what event organizers need to know about COVID-19. Among other topics, we discussed a number of ways that organizers can create a health rules plan, structure an on-site preparedness plan, and communicate with attendees.
Endless Events
MARCH 13, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: . Don’t Cancel: Consider Making Your Event Digital. Future of Events: 5G And Events: How It Will Shape, Change & Revolutionise The Industry. Site Visits: AV Related Things On A Site Visit: 17 Points To Check! ? Make sure your event Wi-Fi is exactly how you want it for the price you want it! Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi.
EventBank Insights
MARCH 13, 2020
When you have an organization that runs events and/or has members to take care of, it can be tough to handle everything when you’re likely on-the-go or running around an event floor hours before an event begins. These days managers are looking towards mobile-first platforms that know the pain of being out of the loop as soon as you leave your desk. Here’s some benefits you could be seeing if you simply had an app that had everything you needed no matter if you’re in a taxi, at the airport, or in
EventSource
MARCH 13, 2020
The words, “we are 100% going to stick to our budget!” have been uttered by nearly every couple who decides to get married, and more often than not, they don’t. Part of the reason for this is hidden costs associated with planning a wedding. Here are five common hidden wedding costs (and how to avoid them) to help stick to your budget. Extra Equipment/Rentals.
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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
Eventtia
MARCH 13, 2020
We all know that organizing an event requires you to make a lot of big decisions and the biggest of those is your venue. Why? Because it has a lot of knock-on implications that will have a big say on how successful your event is going to be. Everything from amenities, to accessibility and layout, all depend on the venue you choose, and they all play a major part in creating a powerful attendee experience.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 13, 2020
A member of PCMA’s Catalyst community is seeking advice on converting an in-person conference to a virtual event because of the developing COVID-19 situation. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers PCMA members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Convene frequently features some of the most popular topics in the forum in each month’s print edition.
Event Industry News
MARCH 13, 2020
Zoe Daniels. Well into its 23 rd year, creative events agency, Aspect, reports a healthy expansion with the appointment of three new key team members. This current recruitment drive comes after a period of continued growth for this global corporate specialist, which has seen a 22% increase in business since April 2019 and an acceleration in its portfolio of work across all continents.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 13, 2020
Here at Smart Meetings , we’re celebrating International Women’s Day all month long. Cheers to these inspiring female event professionals! “Carina Bauer— I have watched Carina for several years run her business alongside her father with the utmost class, grace and flawless execution. Carina not only shows up for our industry, but she exemplifies true leadership through her thoughtful decisions, willingness to listen and courage to innovate.
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Event Industry News
MARCH 13, 2020
This week, House of eve welcomed 150 attendees at its first immersive venue and event day in London. It offered guests the chance to not only experience the variety of 31 eve venues all under one roof, but also a variety of culinary concepts and experiences. 41 Portland Place provided the perfect eve blank canvas, centrally located and easy to find.
NVOLV
MARCH 13, 2020
The mobile application industry is growing at a rapid pace as mobile usage continues to increase. Applications such as games, social media, and banking are the ones that are most commonly used, keeping consumers hooked to their phones for a major chunk of the day. And so, when these mobile applications under-perform or have any issues in them, users spend no time to shift to other alternatives from app stores.
Event Industry News
MARCH 13, 2020
At last year’s Event Tech Live, Fieldrive’s CEO, Danny Stevens, presented on the Festival and Future Stage. He explained how event technology can enhance audience engagement and event value if utilised correctly. With almost 30 years in the event industry, Danny shared his experience and “rules” around enhancing events. Danny explained that companies should only invest in technology if they have a post-event plan to process and analyse the results: “Make sure you have one point of entry for all
Tagvenue
MARCH 13, 2020
It has become clear that the events, entertainment and venue hiring industries are facing an … Statement on Coronavirus Read More ».
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 13, 2020
As attendees started second-thinking travel and meeting plans due to fears about COVID-19, meeting professionals across the country scrambled to switch to a hybrid or virtual format for their gatherings. Yet, delivering the value of a conference via a video stream is not as easy as pointing a video camera at the keynote. By starting with goals and objectives and exploring emerging technologies, you can deliver a surprising amount of meaning for your stakeholders.
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