Tue.Apr 14, 2020

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Om at Home: Wellness Has Found Its Place In Quarantined Lives

Picatic by Eventbrite

Stop what you’re doing, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in for four counts. Pause. Exhale for another four counts. Try the entire cycle five more times. Congrats! You’ve just had a taste of the benefits of meditation. Relaxing, right? So much so that you may have forgotten you’ve been quarantined for nearly […].

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18 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas

EventMB

Mastering the art of virtual events is more important than ever, with COVID-19 throwing a wrench in live events and travel plans around the world. Sponsorships are a crucial part of monetizing virtual events — here's how to do it. Virtual events have been picking up in the last few weeks as eventprofs adapt […]. The post 18 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Sustainable Event Awards first judges revealed

Event Industry News

Big names from the AEO, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and GPJ will be among the judges poring through entries to the inaugural Sustainable Event Awards (SEAs). The first judges to be announced include AEO chief exec Chris Skeith, who sat on the British Standards BS8901 committee before it became ISO20121 , the WWF’s Heather Cook and Lauren Wiseman, Rachel Russell from GPJ and Meegan Jones of SEAs partner the Sustainable Event Alliance.

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How COVID-19 Impacted Our Wedding: Real Couples Share Their Stories

EventSource

When it comes to contingency planning for their weddings, couples and their planners typically have a plan B in mind for everything. In the case of COVID-19, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that no one saw this curve ball coming! With the city and events currently in lock-down, would-be newlyweds have been left scrambling looking to book new dates for their entire wedding team!

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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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Survey reveals 60% of UK event industry suppliers facing collapse within three months

Event Industry News

Some 60% of the UK’s event industry’s supplier base is facing collapse within three months, unless event businesses receive further support from the Government, according to an on-line survey carried out by the Events Industry Forum (EIF) and Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and co-ordinated by the Production Services Association (PSA) between 3-7 th April, 2020. 6% of those businesses say they are unlikely to survive until the end of April!

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17 Questions to Ask in Your Virtual Post-Event Survey

Stova

What’s better than hearing about how your virtual event went, straight from the horse’s mouth? Post-event surveys have always been a reliable source of information for event planners to learn about the success of their event, where improvements can be made, and suggestions attendees may have for the future. How should this practice be any different for virtual events?

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Brighton & Hove Event Industry launch EPIC

Event Industry News

Brighton & Hove is home to a highly concentrated number of event organisers, event promoters, contractors and suppliers. Working on hundreds of events in Brighton & Hove throughout the year both internal and external as well as nationally and internationally. Their work includes some of the city’s most iconic celebrations, such as Brighton & Hove Pride, The Great Escape Festival, Brighton Festival, Kemptown Carnival, Children’s Parade and Paddle Round the Pier.

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How to Transition From In-Person Events to Online Events

Eventtia

How bad is the Coronavirus pandemic? We can’t say for sure yet, but we’ve already seen significant damage done to millions of lives as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Countless brands and companies have had to postpone or cancel their events. People around the world have been forced to abandon their travel plans and forget about attending international conferences or exhibitions.

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Harrogate Convention Centre Becomes Nightingale Hospital

Event Industry News

NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and the Humber is a new temporary hospital which is being built at Harrogate Convention Centre. The hospital will be ready to provide critical care beds within Yorkshire and the Humber as part of the response to COVID-19 in case the region needs surge support. Paula Lorimer, Director of Harrogate Convention Centre, said: “As COVID-19 has spread around the world, the impact has been devastating and our hearts go out to those who have been and continue to be pers

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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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GoTo Webinar & GoTo Meeting Now Supported

rsvpBOOK

rsvpBOOK is happy to announce integration support with both GoTo Webinar and GoTo Meeting for all events. This integration will allow event organizers seamlessly allow their registrants to participate in virtual workshops with the click of a button. To get started, simply go to the desired service under the Integrations menu. After connecting your account, […].

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New Data Suggests Ticket Buyers are Supporting The Event Industry Through Covid-19

Event Industry News

New Data Suggests that ticket buyers are supporting the event industry through the COVID-19 crisis by declining refunds, fresh data reveals. Amid the COVID-19 lockdown event payment platform TicketCo developed new functionality to enable event organisers to offer vouchers and waiver options as alternatives to refunds. And the first full week of data has revealed a third of event goers accepted vouchers or waived the money in support of organisers.

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Webinar: China: From Crisis to Recovery

PCMA Convene

Being the first to be impacted by COVID-19, China has since turned the tables and gained control over the outbreak as businesses slowly return. Join this webinar to hear from senior industry leaders in China on how government, meeting planners and companies have dealt with this major disruption and measures that have been put in place. We will further explore how businesses are finding ways to move towards recovery, post COVID-19 trends for the business events industry in 2020 and how our indust

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NHS Nightingale North West hospital at Manchester Central will help save lives

Event Industry News

NHS staff are working day and night to create the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North West. The temporary hospital at Manchester Central is being put in place to for patients across the North West, including Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and South Cumbria as well as Greater Manchester. They are joined by experts from the military, social care, local government, and charities at Manchester Central.

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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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GoTo Webinar & GoTo Meeting Now Supported

rsvpBOOK

rsvpBOOK is happy to announce integration support with both GoTo Webinar and GoTo Meeting for all events. This integration will allow event organizers seamlessly allow their registrants to participate in virtual workshops with the click of a button. To get started, simply go to the desired service under the Integrations menu. After connecting your account, […].

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Communique Conferencing

Event Industry News

Communique Conferencing’s virtual conference platform functions like a traditional physical conference translating exhibitor booths, educational seminars, and audience engagement into a highly customisable online environment. There are realistic-looking exhibit halls with booths for showcasing products and services. The attendee can view demos, view and download literature and chat live with booth representatives.

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Top 11 Event Management Apps You Must Try in 2020

Townscript

The primary purpose of creating an app is to provide maximum support and benefits to the users. With event apps, you need it to cover basics like registration, networking, messaging. Read More. The post Top 11 Event Management Apps You Must Try in 2020 appeared first on Townscript Blog.

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AEO Excellence Awards 2020 postponed

Event Industry News

The AEO (Association of Event Organisers) has postponed the AEO Excellence Awards to the evening of the 4 th December 2020. The event, which was originally due to take place on the 12 th June has been moved as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Chris Skeith, AEO, chief executive said: “Based on feedback sought from the AEO council, it was decided that hosting the event in December would be an opportunity to end what has been a challenging year for many of us on a positive note, celebrating th

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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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Swapcard is launching Evolve: The Virtual Event for Organizers

Event Age by Swapcard

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HBAA strengthens its resources with new senior appointments

Event Industry News

HBAA has strengthened its resources by making senior appointments to enable it to provide the services and support that its members need in the current environment and to ensure the association remains #HBAAFutureFit. Comms agency All Bright led by Debra Nightingale has been appointed to develop and manage marketing communications and social media through Covid-19 and Recovery.

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Research, COVID-19, and Live Events: What Will Change (Probably), What Won't, and What Should

G2Planet

The global pandemic caused by the coronavirus has the live events industry knocked down, but not out. Several research studies released late last year and early this year found event marketers strongly optimistic about growth prospects. That growth hasn't necessarily disappeared, it's just been delayed.

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ASAO Shows Event Industry Support for UK Agriculture Industry

Event Industry News

The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) is highlighting acts of creativity and generosity from the event sector, as it continues to support the agricultural industry during the Covid-19 crisis. The association has seen its members face the toughest period of business since the foot and mouth outbreak of 2001 but is also witnessing event organisations provide vital support to the agricultural community at a crucial time.

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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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Virtual Events Guide: How To Take Your Conference Online

Eventmobi

Achieve Virtual Event Success. While many planners haven’t yet had the opportunity to run a virtual or hybrid event, pivoting from an in-person to virtual format offers new opportunities to engage your attendees and sponsors, while extending the reach of your event. When you remove the physical venue from the mix, your event experience design will require a rethink —but it may actually make it easier for you to create the perfect flow with the right mix of content and interactivity.

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New Data Suggests Ticket Buyers are Support The Event Industry Through Covid-19

Event Industry News

New Data Suggests that ticket buyers are supporting the event industry through the COVID-19 crisis by declining refunds, fresh data reveals. Amid the COVID-19 lockdown event payment platform TicketCo developed new functionality to enable event organisers to offer vouchers and waiver options as alternatives to refunds. And the first full week of data has revealed a third of event goers accepted vouchers or waived the money in support of organisers.

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Webinar: Pivot to Virtual [COVID-19 Update]

Attendease

With the disruption of the events' industry due to COVID-19, many event managers are now pivoting their in-person events into online meetings. While hosting a single-session webinar may be a breeze, hosting a multi-session online conference can seem like a daunting task for event professionals planning events in the online space for the first time. Knowing this is a big challenge even for experienced planners, we put together an implementation guide to help you manage your next multi-session onl

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Sponsorships For Virtual Events: What Path Should You Take?

Endless Events

Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! Because sponsorships and exhibitions are a huge source of revenue in the industry. But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. How can they replicate this? What are the best strategies? Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events?

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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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Maiden Virtual Conference in India the “Lockdown Summit” by Tessarakt Experiential entrusted Hubilo’s Virtual Event Software

Hubilo Blog

Case Study Overview About Tessarakt Experiential About Lockdown Summit 2020 Challenges Solutions Results. Case Study Overview. Name of Client Tessarakt Experiential Location Bangalore, India Name of Event Lockdown Summit, 2020 Industry Media & Production Agency Hubilo Product Used Virtual Event Platform No. of Attendees 300+. Challenges Solution Bringing all event industry professional together but not physically Virtual Conference held on a Virtual Event platform Go live in 4 days !!!

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‘Three Rs’ Driving NAEC Stoneleigh’s Sustainability Aim

Event Industry News

The vital importance of the ‘three Rs’ has taken on a whole new significance for leading conference, exhibition and outdoor events centre NAEC Stoneleigh, as it looks to life post-COVID-19. However, NAEC isn’t brushing up on reading, writing and arithmetic, rather than pulling out all the stops to ensure R educing, R eusing and R ecycling is at the very top of its agenda once business returns to normal.

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First Sight Media

Event Industry News

First Sight Media is a leading event video production and live streaming specialist. If you’re looking at switching to or planning a virtual event in the current climate whilst maintaining a professional edge, we’re here to help. First Sight Media have set-up a ‘popup virtual event hub’ which can be facilitated and operated by a single technician for safely managing webinars and webcasts from our office.