Mon.Dec 21, 2020

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50+ Unique Event Themes to Capture Audiences Both Near and Far

Eventbrite UK

More people than ever are looking for unique events to enjoy, giving a new lease of life to the event space. Innovation, quick-thinking, and adaptability are key in coming up with social event ideas that capture your audience’s attention. See this challenge as an opportunity, either to rethink in-person events or go virtual to attract […].

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Vaccines Give Events Industry a Shot in the Arm

PCMA Convene

News of COVID-19 vaccinations has the events industry a little more hopeful for recovery in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Calgary TELUS Convention Centre). We could all use some good news as we come to the end of what has likely been the most trying and heartbreaking year professionally and personally for so many in the business events industry. So here it is: We are all more hopeful.

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How to Manage Events Industry PTSD

SmartMeetings

“Do you think my friends have PTSD?” This is the question Melissa Majors , leadership speaker and consultant, posed to Dee O’Neill , licensed professional counselor and founder of NeuroCognitive Fitness , after countless conversations with event industry colleagues who displayed signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—insomnia, hopelessness, anxiety, increased alcohol consumption, etc.

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Shining a Light on Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the Year: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating 

Special Events

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the unofficial color authorities at Pantone have announced their Colors of the Year: soft, steady Ultimate Gray and cheerful, sunny Illuminating. In an effort to leave behind the 2020 blues, this color combination was selected to evoke a feeling of hope and inspire people to look ahead to brighter days.

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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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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021

SmartMeetings

Among the enduring effects of coronavirus, even after it subsides, will be greater emphasis on not only health, but also security. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared. And being prepared is right up Mark Cartotto’s alley. Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida.

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Marketing Campaigns: 5 COVID-Friendly Options to Consider This Spring

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Marketing Campaigns: 5 COVID-Friendly Options to Consider This Spring appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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Hubilo’s Virtual Event Platform Feature Update: 22nd December

Hubilo Blog

2020 has been a rollercoaster ride, dominated by change and uncertainties. But for us at Hubilo, it’s been an important year, especially from a product standpoint. Within 20 days we launched a new MVP to support clients in hosting their events virtually – going from earning zero dollars in revenue in March to now achieving a booking run rate over $10 Million.

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How Publishers Are Pivoting to Digital Events & Strategy Post Pandemic

Eventbrite UK

In-person events are a core part of the offering for magazines like Gal Dem – a new media organisation committed to sharing stories and experiences of female-identifying and non-binary people of colour. But how does that work during lockdown? We sat down for a chat with Gal Dem’s soon-to-be CEO, Mariel Richards, to find out more […]. The post How Publishers Are Pivoting to Digital Events & Strategy Post Pandemic appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Unique Physically Distant Bat Mitzvah Party – Event Spotlight

All Seated

Lynn Osband of Lynn Osband Events has been planning virtual and physically distant events throughout the pandemic, including the Bat Mitzvah celebration for her daughter. In a recent feature with Mitzvah Market, Lynn said, “As an Event Planner, I love helping families come up with unique and meaningful ways to celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. When the pandemic hit, we had to use some creative thinking to turn a huge bash into a COVID-safe celebration.

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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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Webinar: How to Develop Metrics, Track and Analyse Data at Digital Events

PCMA Convene

Digital events now give stakeholders the opportunity to capture and analyse data points, translating it into meaningful results and insights. How do you develop the right data metrics for sponsors and partners of your digital event? Also, what are the questions to ask of the event platforms to ensure you receive the data at the completion of your digital event thereby creating more value for your event stakeholders.

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The Future of Virtual Events

Hubb

The old school adopts a new groove. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This has seemingly been the motto for an event industry that’s been set in its ways for decades. Now, we are seeing benefits of virtual work that will carry forward to new standards for events.

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Copying Print Headers, Footers, and Text Blocks

Caterease

The post Copying Print Headers, Footers, and Text Blocks appeared first on Caterease.

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Hopin Acquires Mobile App Topi As Virtual Events Consolidation Begins

Skift

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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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Moderating Online Panels — Ideas and Resources

Conferences that Work

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. So good, it should be shared with a wider audience. So here’s a treasury of good ideas and resources we uncovered. Huge thanks to the conveners and leaders: my friend, team performance and facilitation expert Kristin Arnold , and corporate innovation leader Scott Kirsner.

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Our Picks for the Business Event Trends of 2021

PCMA Convene

As the business events industry — and everyone else — says good riddance to 2020, the editors at <i>Convene</i> consider the business events industry trends they’ll be watching in 2021. Many of the trends that were predicted for 2020 at the close of 2019 seem so far removed from our pandemic reality — didn’t we seem so innocent back then?

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