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4 Tactics for Hybrid Events

PCMA Convene

The Derse whitepaper “The Big Rethink” suggests that hybrid strategies are “the next frontier for event marketers.” The simplest definition of “hybrid” is “an activation or event that can be accessed by both in-person and online audiences,” said Pete Riddell, executive creative director, customer experience and storytelling at the marketing agency Derse.

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Make it easier for attendees to network at your virtual event

Expo Pass

These days, event networking is just not the same as grabbing a drink at an evening mixer or walking around the exhibit hall. There are emails to craft, Zooms to schedule, AirPods to charge, it can be a lot of work. Not to mention the whole process doesn’t make much room for real and random conversations. Luckily, organizers actually have a number of interesting networking tools to help people connect.

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The Ultimate List of Livestreaming Apps Event Creators Need to Know About in 2021

Eventbrite UK

With the right livestreaming app, you can boost the reach of any event and attract audiences both near and far. Streaming your event live online means that people can attend from anywhere in the world. This makes livestreaming ideal for virtual events, but it can also be useful for showing the atmosphere of in-person events […]. The post The Ultimate List of Livestreaming Apps Event Creators Need to Know About in 2021 appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Good Business Festival joins COVID pilot

Event Industry News

Liverpool City region’s Good Business Festival is to take part in the science-led COVID-19 pilot programme that will help the UK open up by the summer. The Government has chosen Liverpool to be a key hub for the pilot. The city will stage four events – a nightclub event, a comedy club, a live outdoor cinema event and an extra event as part of the Good Business Festival, which was launched with Act 1 in October 2020.

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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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Call for Papers in a Pandemic: Virtual and Hybrid Event Planning

ePly

For a few short weeks in 2020, the world seemed to slow. As we’ve progressed to nearly the end of the pandemic, it looks like it has begun to speed up even faster than our pre-COVID lives once again. We have all adjusted, from the way we shop to the way we work, much of it “just in time” or with greater flexibility. Who would have thought that airlines would drop their $200 change fees?

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Removing Barriers to Engagement

Glisser

Wordly founder, Lakshman Rathnam didn’t set-out to develop a translation application. Prior to 2017, he was working for a hearing aid company developing solutions for the very hard of hearing and deaf community who weren’t being served by existing audible aids.

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Tips for Hosting day-long Virtual Events with Nunify

Nunify

With most events being held exclusively online, or being held as ‘hybrid’ events, virtual events are here to stay in the long run. While you take that first step towards moving online and executing an entire event on a virtual events platform, extending the duration from a couple of hours to 6-8 hours, or even a virtual event that is spread across multiple days, can appear to be a daunting task on the outside, but it’s quite achievable when done with proper planning.

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Quick and Easy Last-Minute Tips for Event Planning

Event Smart

If you’re an event planner, you know how hectic the final days, hours, and minutes can be leading up to your big event. Between last-minute crisis’, perfecting the final details, and ensuring everything is scheduled to go on cue, there is a lot to finalize before your event. Add a pandemic and socially-distanced measures into […].

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DRPG exceeds expectations of their sustainability audit

Event Industry News

DRPG’s recent audit for ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 certifications leads to a resounding result of meeting all standards. With the decision to refresh their sustainability management system in 2020. DRPG’s practices were reviewed, by an external ISO certification auditor, who was incredibly pleased with DRPG’s CSR progression. The certification was to be achieved by the DRPG team planting 40 trees, using renewable energy to run our HQ through solar panels and revealing 40 targeted CSR projects to co

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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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Why Hybrid Just Clicks: A Transformation With A Lasting Potential

Hubilo Blog

There is no easy way to say this. Pure virtual events can never be as enjoyable as a real offline event. There is chemistry involved when we meet real people. Human beings thrive by shaking hands and not by sitting behind computer screens and smiling at the camera. In an ideal world, offline events click. At the same time, an offline event is just that — ideal, but not realistic.

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Make Events create the ultimate virtual event experience with The Make Event Show

Event Industry News

The leading events agency created a high energy, engaging virtual conference to get their clients passionate about the possibilities of virtual events. The event showcased the difference between an internally produced event via Microsoft Teams or Zoom to a polished produced show. The event received over 900 registrants, with 700 unique visitors tuning in on the day.

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On-Demand Demo: See Lennd's New Virtual Studio in Action

Lennd

Overview. Stay in the know and get more out of Lennd.

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Virtual Video & Photo Booths for engagement, feedback, testimonials and promotion

Event Industry News

Developed in response to live events transitioning online, Video and Photo capture experts VideoBooth Systems launched their unique virtual booth solutions in 2020. The cloud-based platforms work just like the company’s traditional booths used at conferences, launches, and experiential events all over the world – but now entirely online. VideoBooth Online and PhotoBooth Online platforms can be easily customised with your own branding and seamlessly embedded into your existing event site.

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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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7 Creative and COVID-Friendly Virtual Fundraising Ideas (Plus Examples)

Lennd

7 Creative Ideas for COVID-Friendly Fundraising.

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InEvent – Software for Conferences & Exhibitions

Event Industry News

Different from webinars, virtual conferences and exhibitions are more challenging events, comprising multiple event management solutions such as registration and ticketing, live engagement and networking, data analytics, and post-event reporting. . Added to that, they are usually richer in content, involving multiple sessions that are often spread across several days.

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Questions to ask your Event Management Software Provider for your Hybrid Conference and Trade Show

Event Rebels

It is an understatement to say that event planners have been in quite a whirlwind since early 2020. Having mastered face-to-face events, planners had to quickly learn and properly implement 100% virtual conferences. Now as the pandemic is easing, there is now another transition to hybrid events. This change not only results in another steep learning curve, but it also requires a reworking of the particular technologies that should be deployed for a hybrid event.

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A taste of the winter season ahead: A brand-new experience is coming to Battersea Park this autumn

Event Industry News

Smart Group, a hospitality, catering and event management business with over 20 years of experience are delighted to announce the launch of the London Ski & Snowboard Festival. Held in Battersea Park at their flagship venue Evolution London between 28th and 31st October, it is set to be an immersive, dynamic and experiential snow sport event like no other.

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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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Yes Hybrid Event Networking is Possible

b2match

Hybrid events are a combination of physical and virtual events. There is the physical location where some of the attendees gather. There is the livestreaming of the event which participants can watch virtually. But how can an event organizer bring the two attendee groups together in a single, seamless networking event? Read on to find out.

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How to stop your audiences ‘switching off’ online

Event Industry News

As engagement experts we know how difficult it can be to capture and hold an audience’s attention, particularly online. With the major shift to virtual events in the last year due to Covid-19, we’ve continued to deliver and advise our clients on all aspects of event management including audience engagement. In these unusual times we are helping our clients to evolve and embrace the ‘new normal’ through facilitating and advising on virtual and hybrid events.

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Top Virtual Tech for Engagement & Interaction: EventHive-VX

Event Industry News

Developed from forty years of experience in events, 2Heads digital toolkit EventHive is fast becoming the go to solution for event organisers as they continue digital marcomm strategies and plan for a hybrid 2021 and 2022. Want to know more? Read on and book your free demo today. Avoiding a cookie-cutter webinar approach, EventHive and its suite of digital tools are interesting those big brands now looking for curated long-term outreach which combines subscription-based platform usage with bespo

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