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Managing the Virtual Experience [Free Report]

EventMB

As the industry continues to embrace the full potential of virtual events, planners find themselves with a new array of challenges. How do you keep remote attendees’ attention while they’re at home amid distractions? How do you deliver the production value people expect from a professional operation? How do you charge for an event […]. The post Managing the Virtual Experience [Free Report] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Work In with Jay Shetty

Eventbrite UK

Your body needs work outs. Your brain needs ‘Work Ins’. With over 1 million people tuning in to his meditations every week – author of “Think Like a Monk”, Jay Shetty has been a hugely popular global voice of calm during lockdown. In this 60minute Work In session with Jay Shetty he’ll be sharing: How […]. The post Work In with Jay Shetty appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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The Events Industry & The Hub And Spoke Method Post-Pandemic

Endless Events

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean? Let us paint a vivid picture for you: as a pandemic sweeps the world, the events industry suffers. But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events. And as days pass, there is only one certainty all of us can agree on.

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Podcast: The Explosion of Esports

Event Industry News

Based in London and founded in 2016, Esports Insider is a business news site, agency, media and events company. Joining me this week is Sam Cooke, managing director and co-founder. In this episode, Sam and I discussed the explosion of e-sports. E-sports attracts huge audiences which presents major brands with high-impact sponsorship opportunities but, they are currently missing out.

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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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Sarah and Andrew’s Country Chic Wedding at Cambium Farms

EventSource

If you’re a lover of rustic romance (with a dash of glam and grace), then you’ll definitely want to check out Sarah and Andrew’s breathtaking wedding at Cambium Farms. Orchestrated by the talented minds at Lovely in Lace Events & Co. , this country chic celebration has it all: vintage details, beautiful blooms, and down home goodness.

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The Big News on ‘Micro Weddings’

Special Events

In the wake of the COVID crisis, wedding expert Emily Sullivan shares ways fellow planners can design successful "micro weddings.

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New award, more judges for ETA 2020

Event Industry News

The Global Strategy Director at Explori, Sophie Holt, Brian Fanzo, who founded iSocialFanz, and Scott Cullather, co-founder of live brand storytelling agency INVNT, are among the names judging entries to the 2020 edition Event Technology Awards (ETA). The 12-strong ETA panel has to be familiar with a wholly new tier of game-changing technology; a fact underlined by new award Best Pivot from Physical to Virtual, which highlights innovations helping companies work around the COVID-19 block.

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Expert Tips for Creating Virtual Experiences

SmartMeetings

Virtual events have graduated lately from a minor topic to being at the center of all discussion. Meeting planners are now trying to meet the new challenges that come with navigating the digital landscape, such as holding participant attention and promoting engagement. But if there’s one thing meeting planners love, it’s new challenges. In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator, “ Expert Tips for Producing Virtual Experiences that Resonate on Any Budget ,” three virtual-event experts, David Kenyo

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How a successful events company is managing to keep busy

Event Industry News

The festival, TV and film specialists have been hired by St Mungo’s and the Mayor of London to feed thousands of rough sleepers. Backstage catering company Red Radish has transformed its usual operation to support efforts to feed thousands of vulnerable people during the COVID-19 outbreak. You would usually find Red Radish providing location catering for TV or film while planning for a summer packed with festivals.

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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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How Event Professionals Can Use Their Skills for Digital Events

PCMA Convene

Organizations who are shifting to digital events more than likely have employees with the skills need to create digital experiences. In our latest COVID-19 business events industry survey, COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard , eight out of 10 planners told us they are looking to acquire new skills that will help them design digital event experiences. Not only does the timing around the resumption of face-to-face meetings remain in question, but it’s generally understood that online events will be an im

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US court reverses decision to dismiss lawsuit against Coachella’s restrictive radius booking clause

Event Industry News

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the decision by a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the organisers of Coachella over their alleged violation of anti-trust law through the restrictive radius clause it places in its artist contracts. Originally filed in April 2018 , Oregon-based promoter Soul’d Out Productions’ lawsuit against Coachella promoters Goldenvoice alleged that Coachella’s radius clause constituted “tortious interference and unlawful competition”.

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15 Volunteer Statistics Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

InitLive

Volunteers are the workforce that keeps small community charities to large Non-Governmental Organization and international nonprofit running. Understanding trends in volunteerism is essential to building and improving your organization’s volunteer program. We have compiled a number of important statistics your nonprofit should be aware of as you build out your next program.

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Activations & Events – Here Are Our Top 16!

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Activations & Events – Here Are Our Top 16! appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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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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Top Pick Venues in Northern California

Unique Venues

There’s a reason why California is one of our nation’s most popular states. The culture, the weather, the food—and the wine—all add up to a truly wonderful region. California is perfect for any sort of event-- with literally something for everyone. Though it was challenging, we were able to come up with a list of Top Picks for Event Venues in Northern California.

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Ask a Planner: What is an intimate wedding and is it right for me?

Brilliant Event Planning

Photo by Brklyn View Photography. We just finished a zoom meeting with clients who were supposed to have their wedding this summer. They’re disappointed, sad, and just want to get married. They don’t know if they can wait a full year, so we suggested the idea of an intimate wedding, to which they replied, “You mean, an elopement?”. Our answer was “not necessarily.

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Events industry post coronavirus crisis: ‘We need to have the confidence now to ensure that everyone knows what part events play in so many businesses.’ Interview with Kevin Jackson, Founder of The Experience is the Marketing

The MICE

‘There’s going to be a new normal. We’re not going to go back. It’s impossible to return to where we were; we’ve all changed, and the world has also changed.’ Kevin Jackson. Kevin Jackson is the founder of The Experience is The Marketing and one of the most influential people in the events industry. He was working in the advertising industry during the 1987 crash and in the events industry during the financial crisis of 2007.

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7 Considerations for a Drive-In Event

Do Good Events

By Hannah Hegman. The Stay-in-Place has been lifted and small group gatherings are cautiously allowed. We are starting to see the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel back to live events. In the last 2 weeks, there has been increased conversation regarding Drive-In and Drive-Through events. With the warmer weather , slightly lessen restrictions, and a desire to connect – summer may be the perfect time to try this novel form of events.

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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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Regulate patron flow during event re-opening

VBO Tickets

As states ease shelter-in-place restrictions and allow businesses to reopen, the new normal for many will include capacity limits and stricter patron flow monitoring. In response to this need, we have further developed our timed ticketing functionality to give event promoters, as well as new business types, a flexible and intuitive platform to swiftly implement these mandated capacity protocols.

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Expert Tips for Creating Virtual Experiences

SmartMeetings

Virtual events have graduated lately from a minor topic to being at the center of all discussion. Meeting planners are now trying to meet the new challenges that come with navigating the digital landscape, such as holding participant attention and promoting engagement. But if there’s one thing meeting planners love, it’s new challenges. In the latest Smart Meetings Accelerator, “ Expert Tips for Producing Virtual Experiences that Resonate on Any Budget ,” three virtual-event experts, David Kenyo

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The New Normal: How Event Industry Suppliers Can Support Clients Now

Nth Degree

A pandemic hit. Cities closed. Large gatherings were no longer allowed and every event across the nation was forced to cancel, postpone, or go online. As a result, event planners have had to take a step back and reevaluate what events will look like in the coming months and years. What is the right approach, or what steps can we take, to get events back on the calendar?

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Not So Close! New Distancing Tool Eases Transition to F2F Meetings

All Seated

What should ballrooms look like when we are all back to meeting again? Meeting planners no longer have to worry about figuring that out. A new event-tech tool could smooth the return to meeting by making it easy to plan room layouts that take each region’s safety rules and recommendations into account. The post Not So Close! New Distancing Tool Eases Transition to F2F Meetings appeared first on AllSeated.

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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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How to Network While Attending a Webinar

EventBank Insights

The new work-at-home trends spurred by COVID-19 has placed events entirely online as webinars, and it’s quickly become a more readily apparent investment by companies and organizations to replace in-person events. What’s severely lacking in a lot of webinars however is the ability to allow attendees to network with one another. The Issue with Webinars.

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IELA RELOAD Week #1 Outcome – ANTICIPATION is the new key Word

Event Industry News

On May 4 th last week, IELA launched the IELA RELOAD Programme aimed at its Members getting prepared for the NEW NOW in the Exhibition Industry. In early May, the IELA association began a diversified programme of activities named IELA RELOAD which supports its members in implementing successful and effective business measures with the goal of navigating through the shutdown and rebound periods which have been imposed on us all.

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