Thu.Dec 10, 2020

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Virtual Venues are Helping Creators Approximate In-Person Events Online

Picatic by Eventbrite

At this point in 2020, online events are bread and butter. Concerts, standup shows, family holidays — pick your streaming service and buy your tickets. After nine months of puzzling through how to host a safe event, many creators and producers are building virtual venues that take the online game to the next level, helping […].

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How Independent Hoteliers Can Win More Meetings and Events

EventMB

The economic impact of pandemic is exposing weaknesses within the hospitality industry’s meetings and events lines of business, but independent hoteliers have an opportunity to position themselves to thrive as events return. When it comes to generating new meetings and events business, hotels traditionally spend too much on third-party channels and neglect their own direct […].

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Alana and Brendon’s Cozy-yet-Luxurious Wedding at The King Edward Hotel

EventSource

Alana and Brendon’s cozy-yet-luxurious wedding at the The King Edward Hotel is as big city glam as it gets! The couple tied the knot and danced the night away at the gorgeous historic venue surrounded by friends, family, lush florals, and luxe decor. Planned by the talented Shealyn Angus Weddings & Events , the couple’s big day isn’t something to be missed.

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This Virtual Medical Convention Didn’t Skimp on Production

PCMA Convene

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks at the American Academy of Pediatrics Virtual Conference 2020. When moving their events online, many organizers focus much of their time on choosing the right platform. That’s important, said Cindy Airhart, CAE, senior director, meetings and travel, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), but equally important is setting a high bar for the event’s production values.

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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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Why You Need to Perform a Digital Audit before 2021 (and How to Start)

Special Events

An arsenal of great digital tools isn't just helpful for your time management (and sanity), it also provides a more engaging client experience for a market that is increasingly tech-dependent

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Beyond Diversity

SmartMeetings

While many U.S. destinations have focused in recent years on the importance of creating environments that look more like populations they serve, and are welcoming to those with different backgrounds, many still have work to do, according to a pair of recent studies. The good news? If they are treated right, minority markets could be the engine that brings the industry back to life.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Events Industry in 2021 & Beyond – Part 1

Event Leadership Institute

Intro. In late March of 2020, I wrote an article giving my take on how the events industry would look in the coming 12-18 months. While some readers felt it overly pessimistic, most agreed it reflected the hard and painful realities we needed to face, which have by-and-large, turned out to be true. At the time there was a vocal, but shrinking, chorus of wildly optimistic industry cheerleaders who continued to insist things were fine, despite the growing drumbeat of doom coming our way – in some

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IRF Survey: Prospects for Resumption of Incentive Travel Optimistic

SmartMeetings

The forecast for incentive travel over the next two years is mostly sunny with a chance of tighter budgets and an abundance of hand sanitizer. 2020 Incentive Travel Industry Index survey of 2,300 people, conducted by Oxford Economics in partnership with Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), found that two-thirds of incentive travel buyers and suppliers expect incentive travel to recover w

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4 Ways to Create a Better Volunteer Onboarding Journey

InitLive

Volunteer onboarding is the process of transforming prospective and new volunteers into regular volunteers. Each organization's onboarding procedures may look different in some ways, but there are a few key elements that are consistent among nonprofits with successful volunteer onboarding. Read on to learn four steps your nonprofit can take to improve its volunteer onboarding process. 1.

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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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Multi-disciplinary studio, Black Skull Creative welcomes fourth director, Paul Gardner

Event Industry News

Black Skull Creative, the multi-disciplinary creative studio responsible for stadium spectaculars, awards-ceremonies, and incredible commercial events, has welcomed eminent visual animation expert, Paul Gardner as a fourth Creative Director and co-owner. Gardner, whose client portfolio includes incredible global acts, including The Rolling Stones and Dua Lipa, is a global expert in producing show-stopping visual elements for tours, performances, and productions.

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5 time-saving TMS features for training providers

Arlo Training & Events Software

The job of a training management system is to automate processes in your training business, removing the need for manual data entry. Instead of stitching together ad-hoc systems to manage different tasks, a TMS offers one unified solution. Ditch that collection of spreadsheets, reduce administration, and remove data duplication and the risk of human error.

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Ticketco Media Services partners with Spektrix to enhance broadcasting service for theatre sector

Event Industry News

TicketCo TV (previously TicketCo TV) have partnered with Spektrix, a powerful technology platform for ticketing, marketing and fundraising in the arts, to increase digital growth opportunities for the theatre sector. The online pay-per-view and video-on-demand broadcasting solution has been integrated with Spektrix. It means clients will be able to maximise commercial revenue by combining the CRM, ticketing and marketing fundraising tools provided by Spektrix and TicketCo Media Services’ online

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Who's News in Special Events for December 10. 2020

Special Events

Special events business news

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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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How Independent Hotels Can Win More Meetings and Events

Skift

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