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Is Event Tech Evolving to Pit Event Planners Against Their Competition?

EventMB

As investments continue to pour into the event tech sector, many providers are gunning for more end users — a shift that has implications for the way attendees find and interact with content. How could this impact the control event brands have over their own audiences? When the pandemic kiboshed large physical gatherings, event technology […].

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How Much Has Covid Affected the World of Virtual Conferences?

Velvet Chainsaw

Leading learning firm Tagoras has launched another round of its virtual conferences survey , the results of which will be compared to its last round, conducted near the beginning of the pandemic. The use of online events, by all types of organizations, has grown by leaps and bounds. This current survey’s results “will give us a good sense of just how much impact COVID had,” says Jeff Cobb, managing director of Tagoras.

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Need a virtual event backup plan? We got you covered!

Expo Pass

So you’re ready to get back to in-person events. You have a health and safety strategy that you know will work. Attendees are excited and you’re feeling good, but maybe you would feel even better with a virtual or hybrid backup plan in your back pocket, just in case. We hear you! There’s a lot of variables right now, and the best way to keep your events going is to have a plan to pivot to virtual at the push of a button, literally.

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UK’s first diversity-focused speaker bureau launches, led by industry expert

Event Industry News

The first UK Speaker and Entertainment Agency dedicated to booking and developing diverse speakers, who don’t just speak about diversity launches this month. Speaker Agencies are an established source of knowledge and a great time-saver for Event Managers but the question of inclusion hasn’t traditionally been front and centre for many such Agencies, unless the speaker is being brought in specifically to discuss Diversity and Inclusion.

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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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Top Considerations for the Safe Return of In-Person Events

Eventsforce

The demand for in-person events is on the rise. Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. Yet it is a very challenging time for planners as COVID is still very with us. It hasn’t gone away. And in some countries, the infection rates continue to increase despite the successful roll out of global vaccination programs.

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How Event Marketers Can Catalyze the Fourth Era of Brand Communities

Opus Agency

A hot new marketing strategy is creating opportunities for a brand’s events and experiential marketing. Every two-to-three years, the marketing industry finds a new hot strategy (and buzzword) to rally around. While “omnichannel” and “personalization” and “experience” now settle into the core foundation of marketing strategies, “community” has taken the spotlight.

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Proof of vaccination required to attend CES 2022

Event Industry News

The?Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®?today announced that CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. CES 2022 will take place in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2022. For those who may be unable to travel to Las Vegas, CTA will again create a digital event that will run in parallel with the in-person program.

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proseed: event sustainability framework

SevenEvents

the events industry has a duty to be on the forefront of sustainability and our job as a leading event management agency is to ensure that we provide the best quality of events which leave as little negative impact on the earth’s environment as possible. this week we have seen the introduction of the events industries first framework for delivering sustainable events created by the event sustainability group isla. proseed is the name of the framework and it aims to offer information and guidance

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Digitell Releases New Features to Enhance the Attendee Experience

Exhibitor Magazine

Digitell makes it their mission to continuously update their OPUS DX platform to stay ahead of the curve and to cater to the needs of their clients. W.

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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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Exponentially Increase Lead Generation through Virtual Events in 2021

Nunify

The success of a business is reflected by their sales. More customers mean better sales. Hence, the main function of any business is to target potential users and convert them into customers. This function is also known as lead generation. It is a core marketing activity for any business- big or small. In simple terms, lead generation can be defined as finding people who are most likely to become a customer for your business.

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SmartSource Names Tom Shanley Senior Vice President, Technology Services

Exhibitor Magazine

HAUPPAUGE, NY - SmartSource, an ABCOM Technology Group company, one of the nation's leading technology solutions providers for businesses and events,

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New Feature: Lennd's Health Pass

Lennd

Lennd's Health Pass Feature. Over the last few months, the Lennd team has been focused on new features to support the changes and challenges as events come back. We know the health and safety of your event's staff and patrons are your top priority right now. That's why I'm excited to announce Lennd's new Health Pass feature, which we've developed in direct response to help establish standards to support COVID testing efforts and safety protocol across festivals and live events.

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5 Fundraising KPIs to Track for Nonprofit Events

Event Smart

Nonprofit events represent more than just a fun opportunity to bring community members together. They have the unique ability to generate engagement and excitement while raising a lot of funds for worthy causes. As a nonprofit fundraising professional or event planner, you can learn a great deal about where your organization stands with supporters from […].

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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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UK Harvest

Prestige Events Magazine

UKHarvest is an environmental charity on a mission to eliminate food waste and hunger! They ensure everyone has access to quality nutritious meals by offering food redistribution and education services. Working across Southern England, UKHarvest fights food waste for the environment by collecting edible surplus food from organisations, including farms, manufacturers, shops and events.

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Deliver immersive session experiences with the new Hubilo Broadcasting Studio

Hubilo Blog

You’ve meticulously planned a thought-provoking session. Your registration numbers are looking good. And you can’t wait to charm your audience. But in the first five minutes itself, your audience starts dropping off. You are left scratching your head. Well, you’re not alone. Zoom fatigue is real. And since most virtual event platforms lack session customization capabilities, all sessions look the same, with no visual breaks.

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Exponentially Increase Lead Generation through Virtual Events in 2021

Nunify

The success of a business is reflected by their sales. More customers mean better sales. Hence, the main function of any business is to target potential users and convert them into customers. This function is also known as lead generation. It is a core marketing activity for any business- big or small. In simple terms, lead generation can be defined as finding people who are most likely to become a customer for your business.

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Orange County Convention Center First of its Kind to Receive GBAC STAR Reaccreditation Globally

Exhibitor Magazine

ROSEMONT, Ill.  The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., one of the first convention centers to receive GBAC STAR Facility A.

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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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Protected: The Food Truck Experience is Here to Stay

Verve

To view this protected post, enter the password below: Password: The post Protected: The Food Truck Experience is Here to Stay first appeared on Verve.

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Thinkwell Group Congratulates Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood on its Latest Tour Expansion and Reopening

Exhibitor Magazine

Los Angeles, CA - In an ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros. Studio Tours, Thinkwell designed and produced the all-new Welcome Center experiences.

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Who's News in Special Events for August 19, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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ConvExx Announces Staff Promotions

Exhibitor Magazine

LAS VEGAS, NV - ConvExx, an independent trade show and event management company, recently awarded new titles to team members. brbr. Jeff Press.

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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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Is Event Tech Evolving to Pit Event Planners Against Their Competition?

Skift

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ASAE Concludes First-Ever Hybrid 2021 ASAE Annual Meeting

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  ASAE wrapped up an ambitious, first-ever hybrid 2021 ASAE Annual Meeting this week with nearly 3,200 association professionals, consultan.

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Debunking Hybrid Event Myths

SmartMeetings

We’re not going back, we’re moving forward. It’s one of those things that happens without you really realizing it: “Back in the day…” becomes something that you use to describe things that happened to you in your life, rather than something that happened before you were around. More and more, you find yourself referring to things that happened in your own lifetime as “back in the day.

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Intrado acquires Hubb, transforming the future of global events

Event Industry News

Intrado Corporation (“Intrado”), a global leader in technology-enabled services, announced on Friday that it has acquired Hubb, a leader in hybrid event management technology. As a result of the acquisition, Intrado Digital Media expands its category leadership, providing the world’s most comprehensive end-to-end solution for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to thousands of clients around the world.

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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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Foolproof your events strategy against the COVID-19 Delta variant

Hubilo Blog

COVID-19 Delta variant cases are rapidly increasing across the globe. To event professionals, it feels like a deja vu moment from not too long ago when they had to reassess and revamp their event strategies to stay relevant. It’s high time to put the cumulative learning of the event industry, from the last two years, into practice to immunize your event strategy from the Delta variant.

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