Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ever wanted to turn that big virtual presentation into an animated short? Or maybe add some illustrations, graphics, or engagement tools? Or maybe you just want to turn yourself into a potato on Zoom! It’s all possible in the virtual world these days — even the potato. In this article, we take a look at all the best apps and add-ons that can help take your next virtual presentation, or Zoom meeting, to the next level!

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Hybrid events, like the recent Convening Leaders 2021 which help a live event at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (above), are the next iteration of events during the pandemic. (Syafiq AB photo). The pandemic forced massive innovation for the business events industry after an initial swirl of false starts and stops, event postponements, meeting cancellations, massive layoffs, and upended traditional business models.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

We’ve all been to virtual events before—conferences, webinars, online summits, or fairs. Some were great, others—not so much. When a virtual event is effective, it can help with sales, building a reputation and expanding a professional network. When it’s bad, the viewers are disengaged or even upset that they’re wasting their time. The script is what drives the flow of a virtual event.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Susan and Mike’s micro wedding is a lesson in how to blend the traditional and the personal, on a micro scale! Due to COVID-19, the couple had to cut their original guest list, resulting in 100 guests outdoor and 50 guests for the indoor reception. But the couple, along with the brilliant team at Destiny Weddings , made it work and then some (including a rainy wedding day)!

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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.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In an on-demand Convening Leaders session, Manuel Rabaté, the director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi walks us through the museum’s digital engagement strategy during the pandemic, providing insights for planners. On March 15, 2020, the Louvre Abu Dhabi closed its doors to patrons due to the COVID-19 crisis and remained closed for 100 days. Though it was a challenge, Manuel Rabaté, director of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, said it also was a unique opportunity to expand the museum’s digital offerings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Accessible Yoga moved its October conference online, providing more than 100 hours of lectures, panels, workshops, and guided yoga practices. (Carmen Segovia illustration). There’s a yoga pose for every body. Launched in 2015, Accessible Yoga is a nonprofit organization that aims to bring the benefits of yoga to all people, regardless of ability, body shape or size, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic class, or lived experience, according to Brina Lord, general manager of Ac

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Staffing limitations and transitions are noted as the greatest challenges for 18% of nonprofits. It’s expensive to hire new staff members, especially organizational leaders. Plus, it takes time, energy, and funding to get these individuals up and running. Luckily, there are options that your organization can take advantage of in order to reduce the amount of manpower you need to complete various tasks at your organization.

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Eventbrite UK

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Securing online event sponsorship is more important than ever, but it can be a little trickier than finding sponsors for an in-person event. Although there are plenty of benefits to virtual sponsorship, such as a wider reach, sponsors may only be used to the idea of crucial face time with a potential client. But marketing […]. The post How to Wow Potential Online Event Sponsors appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

‘Central Chat: Spotlight On’, a spin-off series of Manchester Central’s pioneering podcast, was announced this week. Last year, individuals and businesses across the UK, including Manchester Central, had to quickly learn to adapt to a new COVID-19 world and the array of restrictions that followed. The ‘Central Chat’ spin-off series will give a voice to event professionals and local Manchester companies who have shifted focus as a result of this ‘new normal’.

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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

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Arlo Training & Events Software

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Are you a long-time Arlo user who’s looking to master data extraction and reporting to guide decision makers? Or a new user looking to learn more about the reporting function of a training management system like Arlo? Great, you’ve come to the right place! In our last Arlo masterclass, we demonstrated how to harness the full potential of Arlo’s powerful reporting engine.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ticketing site Viagogo will have to sell all of StubHub’s business outside North America to satisfy competition concerns. Viagogo bought rival StubHub in February 2020 for $4.1bn (£3.1bn). However, an investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog found the merger could harm customers’ interests. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the deal meant a “substantial reduction in competition” in the UK secondary ticketing market. “This could lead to cus

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All Seated

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Remote – Anywhere in the US. Allseated is the world’s most innovative event technology platform powering hundreds of thousands of events a year. Through a cutting-edge 3D visualization platform including floorplan design tools , venue virtual tours, and revolutionary virtual/hybrid event solution , Allseated is transforming the event industry and leveraging innovation with superior customer service to help clients grow their businesses.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Music charity Attitude is Everything and Independent Venue Week (IVW) have revealed a new project to help live promoters increase inclusivity and remove barriers faced by Deaf and disabled artists. Developed as part of Attitude is Everything’s artist development initiative “Next Stage” , this will see the two organisations team up with a group of flagship promoters on a 12-month project based around a simple ambition – to help ensure that next year’s Independent Venue Week is as accessible as p

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Organizers of the Global Wellness Summit, where mask-wearing was required at all times except while dining, brought in far-UVC lighting technology to kill up to 95 percent of viral loads on skin and clothing. Changing plans on short notice is nothing new to organizers of the Global Wellness Summit. In 2019, the international conference that regularly attracts attendees from more than 50 countries was set to take place in Hong Kong.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Event Genius has begun to make inroads into the Australian festival market with some of the country’s most revered and established music festivals putting pen to paper making the Festicket owned end-to-end ticketing, cashless and event management platform, their primary ticketing partner. . Combining social responsibility, sustainability and wellness with a broad and unique lineup of electronic music, Lost Paradise (Glenworth Valley, Sydney) has found itself at the forefront of the Australian fe

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