Conferences that Work

JULY 6, 2020

How can we successfully work with others for change and action? During the last eight months, I’ve been striving to save a tiny liberal arts school , Marlboro College , from closure. I’ve felt compelled to do this work, not only because the school sits at the heart of rural Marlboro, Vermont , where I’ve lived since 1978, but also because I taught there for ten years (1983-1993) and have a deep affection for the College’s rare form of education.

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2020

Finding the best virtual event platform is the most common problem event planners have today. We looked at the 94 best virtual event platforms in 2020 to bring you a comparison of how they stack up. If you want to quickly skim through some of the most popular online event platforms, use the filters below. […]. The post Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

In the COVID-19 era , it becomes increasingly important to discuss the ins and outs of virtual events. And so far, we’ve been going at it hard here at Endless. We’ve discussed attendee engagement , sponsorships , mistakes – just to name a few. But today, we’ll be jumping into the realm of marketing. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

CSM Live, the live experience team of agency CSM Sport and Entertainment, has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board to help the governing body formulate a bio-secure return to cricket. Working closely with the ECB as England prepares for its Test series against the West Indies, the agency has helped to design a bio-secure environment at the Ageas Bowl, Emirates Old Trafford and training venues in Worcester and Derby, in order for international cricket to be played safely when it

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

We’ve long talked about how technology connects us, points out designer and researcher Pamela Pavliscak , a panelist at the technology conference Collision@Home , held online June 21-24. “But what we’ve meant by connecting,” Pavliscak told Convene , “is that technology reduces physical distance, or just that technology puts us in contact with somebody else.”.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

The restrictions around meetings and events in Hamburg have been relaxed. On 1 July, the Hamburg State released new regulations for the business events industry as follows: · Indoor events with fixed seating – 650 people max. · Indoor events without fixed seating – 100 persons max, reducing to 50 people max if alcohol is served. · Outdoor events with fixed seating – 1,000 people max. · Outdoor events without fixed seating – 200 people max, reducing to 100 people max if alcohol is se

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Global DMC Partners (GDP) , a global network of independently owned DMCs and creative event experts, held a virtual open forum , “The Meeting Planner’s New Reality in the ‘New Normal,’” on June 24. The challenges that planners face in the time of COVID-19 were explored in a panel discussion, facilitated by GDP President and CEO Catherine Chaulet, and including Becky Cavanaugh, associate director, medical meetings and events, Syneos Health; Elliott Grant, director, BLACK BOOK; Kim Hester, vice pr

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Event Age by Swapcard

JULY 6, 2020

Let's start with a question. Imagine you knew about this global pandemic and its consequences 3 years ago. What would you have done differently in your business? The COVID-19 crisis came unexpectedly and the events industry has taken a hit. It's going to take a long time for the industry to fully recover and it may never be the same again. Organizers have no choice but to adapt and embrace technology.

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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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Eventbrite UK

JULY 6, 2020

You just wrapped up a major virtual event. You’re exhausted, you’re happy – and you’re curious. What did your attendees think about your event? How about your sponsors? Are they likely to support your event next year? If virtual events are new to you, you’re in luck. There are several ways to find out if […]. The post 15 Survey Questions to Ask After Your Virtual Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Special Events

JULY 6, 2020

This event industry pro offers examples of how event professionals can pivot their businesses during the COVID crisis.

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EventSource

JULY 6, 2020

When you get invited to a wedding, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is ‘but, what will I wear?’. Your wardrobe will depend of course on how formal the wedding will be, which is usually indicated on your invitation and while traditionally, guests were not supposed to wear white or black to the event – in recent years, the little black dress has become a wedding season staple.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

The CHS Group has committed itself to ‘going live’ with its first ever CHS Birmingham exhibition, taking place 27 th October at the ICC Birmingham. The new event was launched in the autumn last year, and with many industry events already cancelled or moving to hybrid formats, the group has confirmed that CHS Birmingham will be a live experience first and foremost.

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EventUp

JULY 6, 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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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

A £1.57bn emergency support package to help protect the futures of theatres, galleries and museums will not be enough to save every job, the culture secretary says. Oliver Dowden said grants and loans would aim to preserve “crown jewels” in the arts sector, and many local venues. It follows several weeks of pressure, with industry leaders warning that many venues were on the brink of collapse.

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All Seated

JULY 6, 2020

Thank you to Jody Cox, Owner and Principal Designer at An Affair To Remember, for sharing this article on the topic of how technology is helping event professionals navigate the new normal with us. . Now more than ever, it’s pivotal to paint the picture of what “could be”. Before Covid-19, our office would host, easily, two-three consultations per day that spanned 2+ hours.

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Glisser

JULY 6, 2020

This note details the new functionality included in release 1.0.306, released on Sunday 4 July 2020.

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e2m.live

JULY 6, 2020

3 months ago when we started our webinar series on virtual events, we shared that the future of the event industry lies in virtual events. After 3 months, we’ve been a trusted virtual event platform for many medium-scale and Fortune 500 companies. Now that the pandemic continues to halt in-person events, we believe it’s time to share some of our practical learning experiences and tips on how to host a successful virtual event.

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Click & Pledge

JULY 6, 2020

Gone are the days. Welcome text message fundraising. Okay, kids. Listen up. Once upon a time, a coworker told me about a nonprofit in our town building homes for people who couldn’t afford them. Naturally, I was deeply moved by the message. I wanted to give. So, I waited five hours for the end of my shift. Then, I commuted an hour home. Next, I waited two hours for Grandma to get off the phone with her sister.

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Caterease

JULY 6, 2020

The post Creating a Menu Prep Sheet appeared first on Caterease.

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Skift

JULY 6, 2020

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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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GEVME

JULY 6, 2020

Do you want to get the most out of your live stream events online ? Whether it’s a concert, conference, or an art exhibition, knowing how to live stream an event online is fundamental; however, insufficient. If you are looking for the best way to live stream an event , you need to know how to set up your live stream properly and what you should do before you go live.

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