Mon.Dec 14, 2020

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Spotlight: The Present & Future of Events with Tahira Endean

Attendease

As the world of events continues to pivot, we see a rush of technology solutions popping with the promise of seamless virtual events. But most of the conversation is being driven by marketers who have an agenda, not actual event experts. We want to change the conversation by amplifying the voice of industry leaders who are on the battlefield, confronting the real challenges event planners are facing daily.

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When trio share works better than pair share

Conferences that Work

One of the best and simplest ways to build active learning and connection into any meeting is to regularly use pair share. (See Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation , or Chapter 27 of Event Crowdsourcing for full details.) I’ve recently noticed that in some circumstances, trio share — pair share but with three participants — works better. Advantages of pair share.

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Smaller Destinations Make the Perfect Backdrop for Hybrid Events

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Covid restrictions on crowds mean lower attendance numbers, but these necessities can lead to new possibilities for smaller destinations and venues. Small-scale options often offer more character in the form of an interesting event narrative. Credits: VISIT FLORIDA, Peter W. Cross Hybrid events require event planners to think like live TV producers: They need […].

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Read This if You’re Considering Inviting Kids to Your Wedding

EventSource

When it comes to putting together your guest list, you’ll have to think of which friends and family you’ll be inviting. Are any of your close family members children? Do your close friends have children as well? If there are some kids you’ll be inviting, does that mean you’ll be extending the invite to the kids of other guests as well? Here are some things you need to consider when it comes to inviting kids to your wedding.

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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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How Do You Know if You are Doing Virtual Right?

SmartMeetings

What to ask for when evaluating your virtual meeting’s effectiveness. Editor’s Note: Since one of the biggest trends of 2020 is the shift to streaming meetings, we asked Ben Chodor and Gabriella Cyranski, authors of the new book, Transitioning to Virtual and Hybrid Events: How to Create, Adapt, and Market an Engaging Online Experience , to share an excerpt (edited for space) with tips for analyzing the cache of data to determine whether we are doing it right.

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Combat COVID-19 Using Effective Floor Planning

Event Industry News

One day soon, COVID-19 will become a distant memory, but the events industry has changed forever. The distancing measures and restrictions enforced across the globe in response to the pandemic have changed the way people behave in public spaces and, as a result, the expectations they have while attending events and gatherings. So, what’s the solution?

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What Can We Expect for Meetings and Events Next Year?

PCMA Convene

American Express’s 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast offers insights into what the industry can expect in 2021. (Courtesy AMEX). American Express released its 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast, which surveyed more than 560 meetings and events professionals from around the world on everything from budgets to technology.

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The time is now: Why there is no better time than now to go on sale for 2021

Event Industry News

Thanks to pent-up demand, decreased competition and the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, Festicket and Event Genius Marketing Director Luis Sousa explains why there is no better time than now to go on sale for 2021. 2020 has been a turbulent year to say the least for the events industry. Mass cancellations, followed by huge uncertainty and financial turmoil has caused a huge strain on what is one of the world’s most exciting sectors.

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Are You Responsible for Mask Policing at Events?

SmartMeetings

If the meetings industry gets back to business before vaccines are distributed, COVID-19-protocols— masks , distancing and sanitation—will still be required. But whose responsibility is it to ensure everyone follows the rules? responsible. We asked a pair of venue safety experts, and the consensus was that it will remain a team sport, with the meeting professional, facility and attendee all playing their positions.

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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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Short-Term Rental and Outdoor Summit Video: Tucson Goes Beyond the Ballroom

Skift

Skift Take: In this Short-Term Rental and Outdoor Summit video, we hear from Graeme Hughes, senior vice president of sales at Visit Tucson, about how the city is fusing culture, wellness, gastronomy, and adaptable spaces to redefine its meetings and events offering. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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22 Positive Predictions for 2021, part 3

Special Events

Ready to kick 2020 to the curb? So are we! Let’s start by sending some good karma into the new year with these heartfelt stories from your peers about how they learned from the hardships of this year and plan to make next year their best one yet.

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12 Event Operations Things You Need to Know

EventPlanning

You’ve been working hard to gain your first event client. And then… boom! You book one! After the initial excitement sets in (and maybe you’ve popped some champagne to celebrate), the reality of what you have just agreed to becomes clear. … you now have to plan a whole event. But How? Where do you even start? Hopefully, this guide to everything “event operations” will help ease your fears and get you on track to planning a successful event.

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EventWell launches virtual gym aimed at Event Professionals

Event Industry News

EventWell Ltd, the charitable social enterprise, educating and campaigning for better mental health and wellbeing in the events industry, is delighted to announce the launch of their new fitness platform! EventWell Fit aims to motivate and support event professionals during this difficult time with a new body, mind and soul virtual gym. From Bollywood dancing to Slow Flow Yoga classes, EventWell have got your new fitness routine covered.

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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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Elevating Your Standards as a Venue

Special Events

High standards manifest in many forms and venues must ensure all of their boxes are checked to guarantee a safe and seamless experience for their clients.

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Alexandra Palace receives £2.9 million funding lifeline from the Culture Recovery Fund

Event Industry News

Alexandra Palace has been saved from the risk of closure thanks to a £2.9 million grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. The funding, awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), will help offset the significant impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the Park and Palace.

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KISS 2020 Goodbye - New Year's Eve Live Stream

Trixstar

It’s been over 300 days since the KISS stage went dark… To send off 2020 in their larger-than-life style on New Year’s Eve, the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, multi-platinum selling band is reigniting the FIRE and roaring back to life!

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Top Apps for Events

Event Industry News

Covid thinking took just about everything off the high street and into the ether. Event apps were there already of course but the very best of them have progressed over the last 10 months to provide for the virtual world and to prepare for a hybrid future on the other side of the pandemic. The cornerstones – focus, intuition, response time and ease of use – are as crucial as ever but, inside them, there is more reach, more capacity to make a difference for people on either side of the doors, in

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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 Future of Events: Our Exclusive Event On Hubilo’s Virtual Event Management Software

Hubilo Blog

The only way to host virtual event s successfully is to go through the drill on your own. We at Hubilo, have hosted more than 1000 events so far, but to up our game, we knew we had to step into the shoes of organizers. Hence came about the Future of Events, our own, exclusive event series dedicated to exploring the events industry’s future state of affairs.

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Formatting Text In A Pop-Up Window

Caterease

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Smaller Destinations Make the Perfect Backdrop for Hybrid Events

Skift

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Best Speaker Kits: The Audio Edit!

Endless Events

You asked and the Event Tech Podcast delivered – it’s time to talk about the best speaker kits! Because now that we’re several months into the pandemic and, consequently, the world of virtual events, there can’t be any more excuses. We had the time to learn. And we had the time to put into that sweet research in order to get acquainted with the technology available.

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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.