Tue.Sep 15, 2020

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How to Combat Zoom Fatigue and Design Marketable, Profitable Events

EventMB

Basic webinar solutions like Zoom have become the default virtual event solution even though that’s not what they were designed for. In reality, they struggle to offer compelling event experiences. But with the right technology, online events can successfully generate higher attendance, sponsorships, and ultimately profit. Virtual has been a lifeline for the events industry […].

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A Tale as Old as Time: Olivia and Nick’s Wedding at Casa Loma

EventSource

Olivia and Nick’s wedding at Casa Loma had all the elegance of a fairy-tale wedding with hints of personality and flair that made it truly remarkable. The bride knew she wanted her special day to resemble “Beauty and the Beast” and the creative minds at Moonlit Events Co. helped make her Disney dreams come true. Shot by the talented photographer Elizabeth in Love , you’ll definitely wish you were a guest at this wedding!

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Until We Meet Again—How to Motivate at a Virtual World Trade Show

SmartMeetings

Virtual events can be exciting, engaging and fun. Remember fun? Jaki Baskow, CEO and owner of Las Vegas Speakers Bureau , specializes in helping planners create memorable experiences with world-renowned speakers , entertainers and businesses. While her business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, she has taken this time to rethink virtual meeting , event, and tradeshow offerings and has some suggestions for putting the wow back in the agenda.

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Meetings Industry Association confirms government go ahead for small events

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association can confirm that business events can still take place where they follow the pre-existing COVID-Secure guidelines, following clarification on last week’s ‘Rule of 6’ announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (pictured) said: “Throughout the course of the pandemic we have lobbied rigorously to demonstrate the harrowing impact COVID-19 has had on the industry, so we are delighted to have rec

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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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Virtual Event Attendee Engagement with Franklin BBQ

Kennedy

Nearly everyone who truly loves barbecue is familiar with Aaron Franklin, one of the world’s most renowned pitmasters. Here in Austin, he’s a BBQ icon, of course, but he’s also just one of us. To spice up a recent corporate conference with a true taste of its original destination before pivoting to virtual , we invited attendees (digitally, of course) to Aaron’s backyard for an up-close and personal culinary session with one of the world’s greats—and in this setting, it felt like hanging out wit

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Virtual Events Recap: Bringing an Excursion Online with Gold Rush Vinyl

Kennedy

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed. Case in point: a recent conference we pivoted entirely from in-person to virtual in under 60 days.

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Special Events Magazine Fall Issue Out Now!

Special Events

Our Fall issue is out and ready for you to read!

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Virtual Event Attendee Engagement with Franklin BBQ

Kennedy

Nearly everyone who truly loves barbecue is familiar with Aaron Franklin, one of the world’s most renowned pitmasters. Here in Austin, he’s a BBQ icon, of course, but he’s also just one of us. To spice up a recent corporate conference with a true taste of its original destination before pivoting to virtual , we invited attendees (digitally, of course) to Aaron’s backyard for an up-close and personal culinary session with one of the world’s greats—and in this setting, it felt like hanging out wit

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4 Live Events That Were Transformed into Virtual Formats

Floktu

It’s been more than six months since the outbreak of Covid-19 started affecting countries internationally, forcing all major events to either cancel, postpone or drastically transform their experiences to accommodate the restrictions of the pandemic. As event managers, we’re in the thick of navigating this uncharted territory. In this blog, we highlight four major events that transformed from traditionally live experiences into virtual formats. .

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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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Virtual Events Recap: Bringing an Excursion Online with Gold Rush Vinyl

Kennedy

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed. Case in point: a recent conference we pivoted entirely from in-person to virtual in under 60 days.

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Event Tech Trends & Forecasts: A Conversation with Bob Graham of Event Temple

All Seated

Learn about the future of event technology, trends to expect, and the importance of collaboration and partnerships in this candid conversation between Bob Graham CEO and Co-Founder of Event Temple and Sandy Hammer, Co-Founder and CMO of Allseated. The post Event Tech Trends & Forecasts: A Conversation with Bob Graham of Event Temple appeared first on AllSeated.

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Virtual Event Attendee Engagement with Franklin BBQ

Kennedy

Nearly everyone who truly loves barbecue is familiar with Aaron Franklin, one of the world’s most renowned pitmasters. Here in Austin, he’s a BBQ icon, of course, but he’s also just one of us. To spice up a recent corporate conference with a true taste of its original destination before pivoting to virtual , we invited attendees (digitally, of course) to Aaron’s backyard for an up-close and personal culinary session with one of the world’s greats—and in this setting, it felt like hanging out wit

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Meet Daniel Fernandez: Experience the Power of Online Magic

Eventtia

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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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Virtual Events Recap: Bringing an Excursion Online with Gold Rush Vinyl

Kennedy

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed. Case in point: a recent conference we pivoted entirely from in-person to virtual in under 60 days.

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More Engagement At Virtual Events With The Sketch Effect!

Endless Events

It’s time to talk about engagement at virtual events yet again. And yes, this is a topic that we’ve covered in depth before. However, as the world keeps changing around us and the industry shifts, these conversations need to be consistent. Pushing the boundaries of what we’ve been doing so far, learning about new and emerging technologies and how they can be harnessed is vital.

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Optimize Your Virtual, Physical, and Hybrid Event Data with RainFocus

Event Industry News

Virtual events offer a world of untapped potential for events teams. When compared with physical event data, virtual event insights empower teams to manage, deliver, and optimize their events like never before. The RainFocus Platform merges cross-event data, brings companies and their customers together, and gives stakeholders a single, shared view of event success.

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How To Increase Virtual Event Attendance

Meeting Tomorrow

You’re all ready to go with a great line-up of speakers, sponsors, and breakout sessions. Your date is set, and your registration page is up and running. Now, how do you get those attendance numbers up? Virtual events offer both new opportunities and new challenges in marketing your event. Below are some tips for increasing your number of virtual event registrants and attendees.

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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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The e-Attend™ Virtual Experience makes Image Audiovisuals your single source for Virtual, Live and Hybrid Event

Event Industry News

Meeting planners are searching for the perfect virtual platform to host their next event. The functionality of the platform is critical and needs to meet the goals and objectives of the conference. Equally important is the production value of your content. Finding a company that fulfills both needs is rare. Image Audiovisuals , one of the most recognized providers of audiovisual event production and services has created the e-Attend Virtual Experience.