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JULY 24, 2020
Nothing can beat the feeling of the moment when the lights go down and the music starts at a sold-out concert in a packed club full of screaming fans. But with many music venues closed for the foreseeable future, or limiting capacities to safely adhere to physical distancing measures, the concert industry is adapting to […].
EventMB
JULY 24, 2020
Business events are making a timid come-back with a whole new set of rules and recommendations from international and local health organizations. The first events will look very different. These telling images shed light on the first in-person events. Events are slowly coming back in areas that have decided to reopen. While most large events […].
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EventBank Insights
JULY 24, 2020
Increasing donations to your organization is an obvious strategy that any cause needs to get off the ground. Donations are sometimes an integral part of some organizations and they may be used to benefit other fundraisers. Regardless of why your organization asks for donations, asking people to donate money to your organization is no easy task. What to Keep In Mind.
Endless Events
JULY 24, 2020
It’s finally here – the only virtual event guide you’ll ever need! But why? Well, i n early 2020, the world as we knew it took an unexpected turn. With a pandemic sweeping the globe, and leaders urging citizens to stay home in an effort to contain it, the events industry was turned on its head. How could a sector that thrived in bringing people together and establishing powerful relationships survive a cataclysm like this?
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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.
PCMA Convene
JULY 24, 2020
When the Georgia Motor Trucking Association met at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, they were able to have many of the usual meeting events, including a reception on the lawn. (Photos courtesy GMTA). The Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) rolled into Florida and accomplished what most associations have been unable to do since the beginning of this year: It held a 300-attendee, in-person meeting.
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Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2020
A benchmark report released by Liveforce has revealed the impact of Covid-19 on the event and promo staffing industry, which like many sectors is experiencing significant uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. The report revealed that despite the effects of Covid-19 the overwhelming majority of staff in the industry want to continue to work in the sector and are keen to get back to work.
PCMA Convene
JULY 24, 2020
Symphony Talent’s annual conference, Transform, went digital this year, the organizer employed some of the same tactics as a live event, like having a DJ move things along in the virtual environment. (Photos courtesy Symphony Talent). Gina Alioto, vice president of transformation experience at New York City–based Symphony Talent, was taken with a letter she had read about the so-called death of retail, written by Gary Friedman, chairman & CEO of Restoration Hardware.
Eventbrite UK
JULY 24, 2020
Nothing can beat the feeling of the moment when the lights go down and the music starts at a sold-out concert in a packed club full of screaming fans. But with many music venues closed for the foreseeable future, or limiting capacities to safely adhere to physical distancing measures, the concert industry is adapting to […]. The post Experts Share the Equipment and Software You Need to Stream a High-Quality Concert appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
eventplanner
JULY 24, 2020
You have a few minutes to swipe on your smartphone. You hesitate, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? Do not hesitate any longer and open the brand new eventplanner.net app from now on.
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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
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2020
Go LIVE Together today announced the launch of a grassroots advocacy campaign with the Events Industry Council to drive Congressional backing for legislation vital to the recovery of business events from the impacts of COVID-19. The campaign engages members of the business events community, and provides turnkey tools to assist them with contacting their elected officials to ask for support of a temporary tax credit proposed by Go LIVE Together.
EventSource
JULY 24, 2020
One of the best parts of wedding planning is deciding what to eat on the day – especially if you and your partner are foodies! You will want a menu that reflects your culinary tastes, tastes great, and doesn’t take forever to serve. Here are some things to consider when crafting your wedding menu: Serving Style Depending on how formal you want your wedding to be will inform how your dinner is served as well.
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2020
A refund is unavailable if the gig or festival in question is being rescheduled for 2021, according to Which? Viagogo are reportedly “refusing” to offer music fans refunds for gigs cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the consumer group Which? , Viagogo’s terms and conditions say that fans are entitled to either a voucher worth 125% of their ticket price or a refund for cancelled events, but no refund is available if gigs or festivals are postponed until a later date.
EventUp
JULY 24, 2020
Post-coronavirus, restaurants are slowly reopening in various stages — which started with takeout and delivery and has evolved into partial capacity for dine-in— in order to ensure a safe experience until the days of everyone operating at full capacity. We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends.
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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.
Brilliant Event Planning
JULY 24, 2020
Photo by Lindsay Madden Photography. Welcome to Part II of our Covid-19 wedding update! The below is the most recent information we were able to gather on event restrictions in New York and New Jersey in order to stop/slow the spread of Covid-10. We researched the current guidelines to the best of our ability and they are current as of July 24th. As the situation is ever-changing, we will try to post updates periodically and as they are available to us.
SpotMe
JULY 24, 2020
Can you name one company with skyrocketing growth during the pandemic? Did you say Zoom? That’s right. The video conferencing. The post 5 Zoom Webinar Alternatives for Virtual Events appeared first on SpotMe.
Expo Logic
JULY 24, 2020
Let’s face it, one of the biggest challenges you’ll encounter while running an association is member retention. While you might think that getting someone to join your association in the first place is the hard work, it’s only half the battle. Member retention brings long-term stability and is key to an association ’s success. Association events provide member value and engagement opportunities.
SpotMe
JULY 24, 2020
Can you name one company with skyrocketing growth during the pandemic? Did you say Zoom? That’s right. The video conferencing. The post 5 Zoom Webinar Alternatives for Virtual Events appeared first on SpotMe.
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