Thu.Mar 12, 2020

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Go Forward, Cancel, Postpone, Wash Your Hands, Rinse … and Repeat

Velvet Chainsaw

The disruption to the live events industry due to the Pandemic COVID-19 is unprecedented and impossible to escape. With the mixed messages coming at us from so many different perspectives, it is difficult to gain clarity. What we may believe personally is sometimes in conflict with the practices organization and business leaders decide to follow. So what is the right path?

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How Innovative Wellness Events are Marketing in 2020

Picatic by Eventbrite

Tiffany Wright calls Oakland, California, a “social impact space.” So what better place to launch an event for black women to come together and have meaningful discussions in a nurturing environment? The “Black and Beautiful Women’s Brunch” was the first event thrown by Wright’s social enterprise, Coco Coalition. The organization has now gone on to […].

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The Show Must Go On: Rethinking Event Risk Assessment

EventMB

In an unprecedented display of unity, event associations are working together to offer planners support and resources to handle the ramifications of the coronavirus outbreak. But can the show really go on? It’s hard to say yes. Event trade associations are designed to serve as resources to planning professionals. However, the coronavirus outbreak has […].

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Need to take your event online NOW?

Gallus Events

We know that there has been a trend for event organisers to take their events online. At Gallus Events, we have been “gently encouraging” other organisers to take their events online for a while, mainly for sustainability reasons, but something has changed: they need to take their event online NOW! How to start what can be a complicated process when taking your events online.

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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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Managing the impact of COVID-19 on your events and conferences – a free webinar

Eventinterface

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. There is a lot of confusing information out there, and that results in panic and erratic decision making that may have a long-term impact.

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Managing the impact of COVID-19 on your events and conferences – a free webinar

Eventinterface

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks. There is a lot of confusing information out there, and that results in panic and erratic decision making that may have a long-term impact.

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Virtual Events Will Be Key in 2020  – Here’s How to Transition Yours 

Guidebook

In recent days we’ve seen some of the largest conferences and summits in the world decide to move to virtual events. Microsoft, Google, and even presidential candidates are switching formats in light of COVID-19. Thinking about converting your upcoming event into a virtual format? Great idea! We believe virtual events are a smart way to inform your audience – but we also believe moving to virtual requires adjustments.

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7 Events for Green Color Scheme Inspiration

BizBash

As an ode to St. Patrick's Day, try your luck at tackling a green color scheme with ideas from these vibrant events.

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Pricing Transparency & Its Importance In The Events Industry

Endless Events

Pricing transparency is one of those hot topics in the events industry. And while everyone knows its importance, not everyone is willing to talk about it. Or to acknowledge that there are plenty of underlying issues related to it. So what better place to start the conversation than Event Brew, the most unapologetic podcast in the industry? Because we only to drink the tea but spill it too – whether it is wages or controversial speakers you have our honest opinions.

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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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Guest Blog: Before and after the Coronavirus. Can technology save the live events industry?

Event Industry News

By Marco Giberti , Founder and CEO at Vesuvio Ventures. During the last couple of months, I’ve had daily conversations about how Coronavirus is affecting live events all over the world. It’s a sort of deja vu feeling of similar conversations related to many different risks that the live events industry faces. From situations like Coronavirus, or similar epidemic problems, to natural disasters (I remember my own challenges organizing one of my events during the aftermath of Hurricane

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Emily and Mark’s Sweet Doctor’s House Wedding

EventSource

If you’re looking for some modern romance with a dash of traditional elegance, then look no further than Emily and Mark’s stunner of a wedding at The Doctor’s House. Using a mix of pastels and classic silhouettes, the couple, together with the brilliant minds at Maguire Events & Co. created an ethereal vibe that was both timeless and contemporary.

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Chancellor eradicates business rates for hospitality sector in new budget

Event Industry News

Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the annual budget yesterday (11 th March) where he announced that tens of thousands of firms in England’s hospitality sector will not pay business rates in the coming year. This is to help the UK’s economy to “recover” after the coronavirus outbreak, which the World Health Organization has declared as a global pandemic.

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COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts

SmartMeetings

Do meetings cancelled as a result of coronavirus concerns quality as force majeure ? Lisa Sommer Devlin, J.D., attorney at Devlin Law Firm, explained in a recent Smart Meetings Accelerator webinar “ COVID-19 Considerations for Meetings Contracts ” that the answer is complicated. The Reason Matters? The legal question that determines whether you can claim force majeure—and therefore cancel without liability—rests on the difference between whether you physically can’t host a meeting (the building

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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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Emirates Old Trafford

Event Industry News

Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award-winning venue. Over the last ten years, the venue has undergone a £60m transformation, making it one of the most desirable conference and event venues in the north west. Offering flexible, versatile and intelligent events space, Emirates Old Trafford is a multi-purpose conference venue delivering a variety of events, ranging from conferences, Christmas parties to exhibitions, small meetings, award dinners and more.

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12 Imaginative Events and Activations from The Wall Street Journal

Bizzabo

Looking to give your event management skills a boost? Learn how to host top-notch events just like storied American publisher The Wall Street Journal does. The Wall Street Journal, an award-winning American newspaper, was first published in 1889 by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser. Today, the business-oriented news outlet is one of the largest in the United States with a circulation of nearly 3 million copies.

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Podcast: Events director, Judith Wilson, speaks ahead of EVENTIT

Event Industry News

Speaking from the headquarters of the esteemed AV and technical supplier in the event industry, Universal Live , James had the pleasure to talk to the events director of EVENTIT, Judith Wilson. Kicking off a week today (19 th March), EVENTIT is an annual gathering of meetings and event professionals that takes place in Edinburgh. It is co-located with the bi-annual Business Events Leaders’ Summit (BELS) and comprises education, networking and lead-generation.

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Where to Find Hidden Event ROI

Hubb

With so much money and effort being spent during a few days, getting the most value out of your event is important. Here’s a few simple ways to find hidden ROI out of existing resources without too much extra effort.

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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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Exhibit 3Sixty secures ESSA Accredited status

Event Industry News

Exhibit 3Sixty, the Coventry-based, full-service exhibition contractor, has become one of the first ESSA member companies to become ESSA Accredited. Alan Craner, director at Exhibit 3Sixty, commented, “We focus on delivering high-quality contractor services to organisers and exhibitors and a fundamental part of that offering is for everything to be done safely, ESSA Accredited allows us to demonstrate that we do so to an industry-recognised standard.

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UV-C Sanitizing Cell Phone Charging Stations

InCharged

Are you doing everything you can to stay safe? We’re here to help. Due to recent events, we’re doing our part to help our customers roll out an easy and safe solution to keep everyone protected while providing peace at mind. Did you know your cell phone is 10 TIMES dirtier than a toilet seat and can carry up to 25,127 bacteria per square inch?!

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Visit by GES achieves ISO 27001 top data security certification

Event Industry News

GES, a global full-service provider for live events announced today that it has secured ISO 27001 certification, the global information security standard, for its Event Intelligence division and Visit by GES platform. This accreditation is a testament to GES’ ongoing commitment to the protection and management of client data. Certification to ISO 27001 requires a rigorous information security management system (ISMS) which is compliant to the 114 requirements.

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How to Boost Ticket Sales With Free Facebook Marketing

Event Smart

As an event organizer, you probably use social media marketing to advertise your events and attract more attendees. Facebook, for example, offers a variety of free tools – such as Facebook Pages, Events, and Groups – that you can use to increase your event outreach and potentially gain more revenue with increased event registrations and […]. The post How to Boost Ticket Sales With Free Facebook Marketing appeared first on Event Smart Blog for online event registration and ticketing website

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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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Find Evolution Dome at stand E4 at EVENTIT

Event Industry News

Evolution Dome , the leading temporary inflatable structures provider, is packing up its Huntingdon-based headquarters to exhibit at the Scottish events show, EVENTIT. EVENTIT is taking place on 19 th March at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Here, you will find Evolution Dome at stand E4. During the fifth edition of the show, Evolution Dome (which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year!

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Jonas Event Technology: What are the event technology trends going to be in 2020 and beyond?

Event Industry News

The latest innovative technologies are currently being used in all types of industries, with events spearheading the demand. Event organisers are now attempting to adapt their style and methods, in order to embrace the new decade where 5G, AI and Virtual Reality will become the norm. Advanced technology can become another draw for visitors of many different events, who can be impressed by an improved visualisation and application, as well as speedy and seamless accessibility.

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Academic Venue Solutions – Showcase 2020 – ‘Refresh your Senses’

Event Industry News

The month of March will see the University of London host the AVS Showcase 2020 at their iconic Senate House building. The annual gathering is organised by specialists at Academic Venues Solutions (AVS) to connect buyers and event planners with over 30 diverse academic venues. Attendees will enjoy educational sessions and networking, as well as on-site tours of the historic building.

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Podcast: Events director, Judith Wilson, speaks ahead of EVENTIT

Event Industry News

Speaking from the headquarters of the esteemed AV and technical supplier in the event industry, Universal Live , James had the pleasure to talk to the events director of EVENTIT, Judith Wilson. Kicking off a week today (19 th March), EVENTIT is an annual gathering of meetings and event professionals that takes place in Edinburgh. It is co-located with the bi-annual Business Events Leaders’ Summit (BELS) and comprises education, networking and lead-generation.

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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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Coronavirus delays Coachella 2020

Event Industry News

The organisers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and its sister event, Stagecoach Festival, have rescheduled the events to take place in October due to coronavirus concerns. Both originally scheduled for April, Coachella will now take place over two weekends in October (9 th -11 th and 16 th -18 th ) while Stagecoach will run from 23rd-25 th October.

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