Fri.May 01, 2020

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5 Fatal Flaws of Virtual Events — And How to Avoid Them

PCMA Convene

Without a clear purpose or business plan — among other issues — your digital event achieve the results you wanted. Don Neal. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, by now, you have either canceled or rescheduled your 2020 live event, are keeping a close watch on it as the date nears, or decided to launch a new virtual or hybrid event. Regardless of which of these options you’re pursuing, you will need to have the capabilities to deliver a virtual event in the future, and most likely forevermor

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Top 8 Virtual Event Concerns (& How To Solve Them)

Endless Events

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Here at Endless, we’ve been on a quest. A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. And during this journey, we’ve already covered some relevant topics. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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4 Simple Ways to Show Your Support to the Wedding Industry During the Pandemic

EventSource

As many couples are being forced to postpone their weddings, vendors in the special event industry – composed almost entirely of artists, solopreneurs, and small business owners – have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For most vendors, their main source of revenue is generated through the summer wedding season, meaning that many rely on just a few short months to support themselves and their families.

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Hacking Digital Event Solutions

PCMA Convene

At Socio’s EventHack2020, four teams brainstormed ways to engage online audiences and attract sponsors at digital events. As many event strategists take their canceled face-to-face events online for the first time during the COVID-19 crisis, they have many questions about venturing into this uncharted territory. During event-app company Socio’s EventHack2020 on April 15, 16 hackers from organizations like Zoom and Pinterest were placed into four teams to brainstorm solutions for digital events.

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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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Alternate Care Sites (ACS): Their Rise & How They Help Medical Professionals Face Covid-19

Ins'Tent

About Alternate Care Sites (ACS). The spike in Covid-19 patients across the nation has resulted in professionals across the medical industry seeking alternative ways to safely work and care for patients. This has led to the development of Alternate Care Sites , which are facilities used for temporary healthcare by hospitals and medical staff to aid during public health emergencies.

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5 Tips For Recruiting Volunteers For Your Next Conference

InitLive

If you've ever planned a large-scale conference before, you know that it can take up to a year to plan all the details. It's never too early to start planning for next year's conference, where a team of highly trained and skilled volunteers can make all the difference. Read these five tips for recruiting volunteers for your next conference. 1. Select a strong communication and scheduling tool.

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The Sustainable Event Awards – Meet the Judges

Event Industry News

The Sustainable Event Awards Celebrate Excellence in Event Sustainability. The judging panel for the inaugural awards is a stellar line-up of experts and we’d like to introduce them to you in our Meet the Judges series, kicking things off is Rick Stainton, Founder & Group Executive Director at Smyle Group. What experience can you draw upon to successfully judge the SEAs?

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8 Pro Tips To Host A Successful Virtual Event

Townscript

Many of the event organizers are moving their events to a digital format, which is proving to be a very viable and profitable move considering the current scenario. As the. Read More. The post 8 Pro Tips To Host A Successful Virtual Event appeared first on Townscript Blog.

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How to Make Big Decisions Better

MeetingsNet

A TED Talk veteran presents a four-step problem-solving process that ensures groups consider all internal and external factors to make the right decision. When a group of colleagues comes together to solve an organizational challenge, formidable obstacles lie ahead of them: Weighing the importance of various factors, taking in the varied perspectives of all participants, and coming to consensus—all in a limited time frame.

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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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BFI and EVCOM Unveil Film To Support Nhs

Event Industry News

The BFI and EVCOM (Event & Visual Communications Association) are delighted to unveil a new short film they have partnered on with UK film director Tim Langford to help raise urgent funds for the NHS Charities Together appeal. Visually interpreting the poignant lines of former children’s laureate (and author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) Michael Rosen’s poem, These Are the Hands, this powerful and important short film combines a selection from the rich heritage of film about healthcare and

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The Exposure Podcast for May 2020

The Expo Group

This month, Dana and Todd talk with former event planner and now faculty director for the Event Management Program at Madison College, Janet Sperstad, about remembering the most important thing about pivoting to virtual events - Humans and how to focus on a real experience. Another mindful moment and we introduce our new segment - What are you binging?

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Allseated Webinars Coming Up + Articles of Interest

All Seated

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic together as an event community, below is our upcoming Connecting Our Community webinar schedule along with industry articles of interest to help you through this difficult time. We have been so inspired by each and every one of the previous Connecting Our Community webinar sessions. You can view all previous webinars on the Allseated Youtube webinar channel. .

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Ten Golden Rules for Virtual Event Success

Event Industry News

By Graham Simon, managing director of Delegate Select. After years of lurking in the wings, virtual events have been thrust centre stage, courtesy of Covid 19. Because of their novelty, no-one can yet claim to be an authority. But based on 12 years of providing software solutions to the event industry, here’s my list of do’s and don’ts: 1. Make your event an event!

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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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Allseated Webinar Schedule (Connecting Our Community) + Articles of Interest

All Seated

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic together as an event community, below is our upcoming Connecting Our Community webinar schedule along with industry articles of interest to help you through this difficult time. We have been so inspired by each and every one of the previous Connecting Our Community webinar sessions. You can view all previous webinars on the Allseated Youtube webinar channel. .

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Finally! Answers To All Of Your Virtual Event Pricing Questions

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Charging for Virtual: Virtual Event Pricing: Charging & Profiting. Future of Events: No Events Until 2021: The Case Of LA, New York & New Orleans. ? Another NEW offer alert! We are proud to unveil the So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Event Platform Webinar! Many of you have expressed frustrations when it comes to selecting a virtual event platform.

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