Tue.Apr 27, 2021

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Virtual Experience Makers: Helping You Find Creative Ideas For Your Events

GEVME

Due to COVID-19, event organisers have been pushed to look beyond the traditional and find ways to make virtual experiences engaging. To help them navigate this new normal, GEVME came up with a new series called Virtual Experience Makers , featuring creative personalities and organisers that are experimenting with unique ideas to create virtual experiences that are engaging, entertaining and stand out.

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22 Hybrid Event Ideas For Engagement, Monetization and Marketing

Event Age by Swapcard

What you need is a step-by-step checklist that you can refer to throughout the process of planning your hybrid event. We've made that checklist for you, to ensure you have everything in one place. It'll help you answer questions like, "Did I remember to define the attendee touchpoints on the platform?" or "What are the essentials I need to consider when choosing my platform?".

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How to Build a Top-Performing Remote Team

Best Corporate Events

What if you could recruit a high-performing team of professionals to improve your business and boost your daily operations? Even better, what if you could do so without having to increase your rent costs, hiring a recruiter, or investing in benefits packages and other incentives? The fact is, you can hire an expert remote team to ensure business success, and it’s simpler than you might expect.

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CDC guidelines for COVID surface transmission explained.

Expo Pass

Newly released guidelines for surface transmission tell us that it’s probably time to cut back on all the Clorox wipes. According to the CDC, “The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus.”. The CDC also conducted quantitative microbial risk assessment studies to get a deeper understanding of the transmission risk factors.

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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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Francesca and Dave’s Warm Gladstone Hotel Wedding

EventSource

Francesca and Dave’s wedding is giving us all the dreamy city chic vibes. The talented team at XO Events & Weddings was able to bring the couple’s vision to life blending industrial chic with boho glam at the stunning Gladstone Hotel. Think moody lighting, clean lines, and tons of greenery. Thankfully the creative lens of photographer Lori Waltenbury was on hand to capture each stunning moment.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better. We asked each of the individuals recognized, “What Covid lesson will help you succeed going forward?

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These Trials Could Be Key to the Reopening of the UK Event Industry

Eventbrite UK

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the events industry over the last year, with festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and concerts cancelled. However, it looks as if there might be light at the end of the tunnel. Currently, several trials are being held in the UK as part of the government’s Event Research Programme to […]. The post These Trials Could Be Key to the Reopening of the UK Event Industry appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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New CDC Guidelines: Still No Large Gatherings, But No Masks Outdoor If Vaxed

Smart Meetings

Some restrictions have been lifted for those who have been vaccinated, according to new guidance announced today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Per CDC, fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors and can travel within the United States without getting a Covid-19 test or having to quarantine, although the agency still recommends vaccinated travelers continue to wear a mask in crowds, maintain six feet of distancing and wash their hands frequently.

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Toronto Caterers Offering Mother’s Day Special Menus

EventSource

When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s gonna take a whole lot more than a pandemic to rain on that parade! Gatherings are tough still, so the city’s top caterers have you covered, curating some of the finest and tastiest gourmet menus for moms this Mother’s Day. To help save you a whack of time, we’ve sifted through and compiled a list of caterers with delicious Mother’s Day menus including breakfast in bed, brunch, lunch, and dinner – your call

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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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4 Shortcuts to Keep Your Audience from Zoning Out

Smart Meetings

Here’s a harsh truth. People aren’t paying attention to your presentation. I know, I know — we’ve been talking about engagement numbers dropping through the floor over the course of our pandemic-mandated virtual meetingverse. But the truth is, audiences were tuning out long before we ever started upgrading our work from home setups. I have witnessed this firsthand, creating presentations for the better part of 25 years.

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Considering joining a Professional Event Planning Association?

Grenadine

In a rapidly changing professional landscape, one of the largest obstacles our clients report facing is simply keeping up. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate in a world that becomes more reliant on it by the hour – not to mention the need for constant attendee-pool growth, ever-changing expectations, as well as equally fickle cultural trends – the lone event planner can often find themselves on the back foot when it comes to creating a unique and engaging experience.

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How LG’s Clothing Swap and Wash Center are Scrubbing Away Textile Waste

Event Marketer

An LG WashTower unit serves as the donation vessel where attendees can drop their goods while getting a feel for the appliance’s capabilities. There’s a hidden skeleton in your closet: that pile of unwanted clothing. The average American generates 81 pounds of textile waste each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so to help consumers reduce their fashion footprint, LG Electronics hit the road with a seven-city mobile tour.

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BIME expands to South America and sets 2021 dates for Bilbao

Event Industry News

The 9th edition of Spanish music industry conference BIME PRO will be held in Bilbao from the 27-29 October 2021. BIME expands to South America, with the inaugural edition taking place in April 2022 in Bogota, Columbia. International Music Industry conference and festival BIME sets dates for 2021 and further cements its links with the Latin América Music Industry, announcing a new annual edition of the event in Bogota, Columbia.

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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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creating memorable experiences

SevenEvents

the weather is getting better, and we’re allowed to meet with more people outside, and whilst we can’t travel abroad there are so many ways to get together with teams and clients and create experiences that will be both fun and memorable not that far from home. this is a challenge that has been set for us a lot in recent months, where our clients are looking ahead to the summer and wanting to get their teams together again. doing things in smaller groups and reminding people that they have fun a

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University of Westminster Students launch international remote working digital interns scheme

Event Industry News

With the many challenges of the past year and with more remote working, the University of Westminster’s event management students are here to help event organisers and suppliers again in 2021. Students from the BA Tourism and Events Management and MA Event Design and Management courses are ready to help the industry. Students are looking for opportunities to apply their knowledge and the experience they have gained during their studies.

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When Does it Make Sense to Work for Free as a Wedding Planner?

The Planner's Lounge

As a professional wedding and event planner, we are often asked to do work for free. How do we decide when it’s worth it? Here are 4 scenarios when working for free makes sense: 1) You are brand new to event planning. When starting out, it’s important to get experience and get a feel for what it is really like to work as a wedding and event planner.

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Demand adds third day to Event Tech Live USA & Canada

Event Industry News

Organisers of the inaugural Event Tech Live (ETL) USA & Canada, which opens on June 8, will use an extra day to accommodate the weight of quality content that’s been submitted from companies and individuals right across the world. With the full schedule due to be announced at the beginning of May, timetabled sessions through to June 10 include: WRG, part of the Creative Engagement Group, exploring ‘Insights on the return to live’, former George P.

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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!

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Considering joining a Professional Event Planning Association?

Grenadine

In a rapidly changing professional landscape, one of the largest obstacles our clients report facing is simply keeping up. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate in a world that becomes more reliant on it by the hour – not to mention the need for constant attendee-pool growth, ever-changing expectations, as well as equally fickle cultural trends – the lone event planner can often find themselves on the back foot when it comes to creating a unique and engaging experience.

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Wi-Fi voted most influential invention in events over the past 150 years

Prestige Events Magazine

Wi-Fi has been voted as the top technological invention to influence events in the past 150 years, followed by electric lights and the aeroplane, according to a recent survey by IET Venues. As the Institution of Engineering and Technology celebrates its 150 th anniversary this year, its venues are hailing the top inventions that continue to shape the way we run events.

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Live Group, ready to help you with your next hybrid, virtual and in-person event

Event Industry News

Live Group are a team of leading experts in the events industry and have been a trusted events partner for over 45 years. We create powerful communication strategies designed to bring you closer to your audiences, whoever and wherever they are. Over the past year we have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for accessible events. The world has had to adapt to working from home, travel restrictions and home schooling, and as a company we have adapted with the world to give our audience the flex

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THE ULTIMATE AUTOMATIVE GARDEN PARTY COMES TO THE HAC THIS SUMMER

Prestige Events Magazine

After a year of zoom meetings, this summer calls for something a little more spectacular when it comes to socialising. And what could be more luxe than an al fresco garden party featuring close to 100 classic and performance cars, superlative food from British caterer, Searcys, and buckets of Veuve Clicquot Champagne? One of the first public events of the year, taking place between 8th – 10th June, The London Concours returns for the ultimate celebration of motoring, gastronomy, and luxury in th

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

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.

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Three 5K runs are part of pilot mass events to try to move out of lockdown

Event Industry News

A set of 5K runs will be among the tests aimed at building plans for the safe return of mass participation sport and events. Scientific data will be drawn from participants, spectators and staff taking part in the three-race Reunion 5K at Kempton Park, Surrey, on May 15. Organiser Hugh Brasher, the event director of London Marathon Events (LME), said everyone is “doing everything we can to assist the Government with this project” which is part of the roadmap out of lockdown from June 21.

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Hotel Industry and Union Join to Urge Congress for Aid

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and UNITE HERE, the largest hospitality workers union in North America, today joined forc.

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CTS EVENTIM launches resale platform fanSALE in Scandinavia

Event Industry News

CTS EVENTIM, one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment, has launched its resale platform fanSALE in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, allowing ticket buyers to safely buy and resell tickets for concerts, festivals and sporting events. FanSALE is the first fully digital resale platform in Scandinavia, and is already in use in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Finland and Brazil.

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More than 200 Exhibiting Companies Commit to Vision Expo East 2021

Exhibitor Magazine

Alexandria, VA  The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, co-organizers of Vision Expo, today announce that more than 200 exhibiting companies have co.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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Hybrid How-To: A Guide to Hosting Successful Hybrids

Smart Meetings

Going hybrid is an experiential process. You try, try and try again until you find the formula for that perfect in-person-virtual concoction. In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups.

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CTA Announces Return to Las Vegas for CES 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

Arlington, VA  The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced CES 2022, the world's most influential technology event, will return to L.

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3 Foundational Hybrid Event Models for 2021

Bizzabo

From the network model to the single site, discover three hybrid event models for bringing your hybrid event programs to life. Since COVID-19 changed the way we plan (as well as everything else in life), the concept of the hybrid event has been floated more seriously as we consider how in-person events might function in the future. But what is a hybrid event, and what are some of the advantages it provides for you, your attendees, and your sponsors?

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