Fri.Mar 27, 2020

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Creating Sponsorship Revenue for Virtual Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

This is a guest post by Larry Weil, nationally recognized sponsorship expert and founder of The Sponsorship Guy, a sponsorship marketing agency. In wake of the pandemic, many event brands are taking the steps to move online. Even if you’re one of the lucky creators who can pull it off and still make a profit, […].

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UK Venues #LIGHTITBLUE For The NHS

Event Industry News

The UK turned into a beacon of blue at 20:00 on Thursday 26 March 2020 when over 100 major sporting and entertainment venues, national landmarks and historic buildings across the country were illuminated as a salute to the NHS and those risking their own health to help others. #lightitblue sites included Tower Bridge, the Royal Albert Hall, the Belfast Titanic Signature Building, Lincoln Cathedral, The National Theatre, Metro Radio in Newcastle.

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5 Tips for Successful Event Management

Eventinterface

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Like with most things, the key is in the planning, and the better prepared you can be, the more likely your event is going to go ahead smoothly.

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How To Convert Your In-Person Event Into A Virtual One

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Convert to Virtual: How to Turn Your In-Person Event into a Virtual Event. Virtual Event Tech: Virtual Event Platforms – Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It. ? Curious on how to navigate virtual events? Maybe you have some questions that you desperately need answers to. I highly suggest you tune into our free webinar tomorrow 3/24 at 4 PM EST on how to convert your in-person event into a virtual one.

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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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5 Tips for Successful Event Management

Eventinterface

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Like with most things, the key is in the planning, and the better prepared you can be, the more likely your event is going to go ahead smoothly.

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Event Gift Cards Are the Ticket to Future Events

Eventbrite UK

The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has put the live, in-person events economy on hold. With social distancing measures in place, and subsequent live event cancellations and postponements, some event creators are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. While many events are moving online, not all creators have the […].

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Podcast: Craig Mathie, MD at Bournemouth 7’s, speaks about this year’s postponed festival.

Event Industry News

The UK, in effect, is in Lockdown. As we all know, the event industry was one of the first sectors to be hit by the Covid-19 outbreak. In this must-watch edition of our podcast, I talked to Craig Mathie, MD at Bournemouth 7’s about this year’s postponed festival. Bournemouth 7’s decision to move the event from May to August Bank Holiday was for reasons including “giving the virus the best possible chance of passing”.Whilst this is no doubt a crisis, Craig explained that this industry is used to

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Planning Tips for the Covid-19 Age

SmartMeetings

Event planners have been sidetracked by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, wondering about the best route to take. Cancel? Postpone? Claim force majeure ? It seems that many of them are doing a combination of all three. Smart Meetings spoke to meeting planners and destination representatives to find out how they’re managing responsibilities in the current climate.

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This is How Eventtia Has Worked Remotely

Eventtia

For the very first time, millions of us will be working remotely which is going to have a big impact on how we work. From managing time effectively and finding the best spot to work, to trying to avoid making trips to the fridge every 5 minutes, changing from office to home presents its own unique set of challenges.

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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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7 Ways Meeting Professionals are Uniquely Suited to Help During Coronavirus Pandemic

SmartMeetings

In a matter of weeks, the world flipped upside down and daily life changed for meeting planners. With hotels closed, events postponed and financial strains increasing anxiety levels, a little bit of time from list-making pros can go a long way toward helping a community cope. Small Businesses Need Big Efforts. Buying gift cards and shopping local are the two most common ways to help keep a small business intact.

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Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours

PCMA Convene

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. ** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with. Founding Sponsor of Digital Experience Institute.

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How to Binge Your Way to an Advanced Meetings Career

SmartMeetings

Meeting professionals who use a slow-down in face-to-face meetings due to coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures to work on their skills will be prepared to thrive when a new events marketplace emerges after the all-clear sign. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off. After weeks spent on Zoom calls and virtual happy hours , attendees will expect more tech-driven options and companies will look for risk management that takes into account serious disruptions.

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Allseated Connecting Our Community: Upcoming Webinars & Articles of Interest

All Seated

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, below is a listing of upcoming Connecting Our Community webinars along with articles and resources of interest to help you through this difficult time. Monday, March 30 at 12:00 PM EST. Connecting Our Community: Catering Panel: Join us for this candid catering session with Robin Selden, Jeffrey Selden, Albert Manzo, Meryl Snow, Warren Deitel, Clint Elkins, and Joann Roth Oseary as they discuss what is currently taking place in the world

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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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COVID-19: Good News and How to Help

SmartMeetings

During times of crisis, people come together. Here are the uplifting tales of how destinations, hotel properties, planners and neighbors have come together to help their communities during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Plus, an opportunity to put your planner skills to work in the fight against the virus. 7 Ways Meeting Professionals are Uniquely Suited to Help During Coronavirus Pandemic.

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The Event Industry Will Remember

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COVID-19: Planning During a Pandemic

SmartMeetings

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has thrown meeting professionals in an unprecedented position with cancellations, postponements and venue closures affecting the course of the next few months, at least. From tips on how to move forward with scheduled events to filing your taxes under the new deadline, we’ve got the answers to your burning questions.

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COVID-19: Tips and Tools for Remote Work

SmartMeetings

Consider this your tool box for staying sane, productive and occupied during the sudden switch to remote work under the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine. From Smart U Masterclasses to virtual book club, home exercises and the best tools for online meetings, we’ve got you covered. How to Binge Your Way to an Advanced Meetings Career. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!