Thu.Aug 20, 2020

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Zoom Alternatives for Your Online Event

Attendease

With the sudden change in the event industry forcing events to be canceled, postponed, or brought into an online format, Zoom quickly became the go-to platform for web conferencing world-wide. According to Business of Apps , Zoom daily peak of participants rose from 10M in December 2019 to over 300M in April 2020. However, just as quickly as Zoom increased its popularity, the love phase of this relationship died off just as quickly as it came to be.

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Contactless Event Check-In: How to protect employees and attendees

Event Industry News

Worldwide deliveries for the new normal with selected equipment. The event industry is preparing for the time after event restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic. Use our hardware for contactless check-in. We have expanded our range of accessories to support compliance with hygiene regulations or safety precautions. Check-in stations can be combined with QR code scanners that do not require touching.

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#ThrowbackThursday: 12 Event Design Ideas from Past Summer Benefits

BizBash

While this summer's philanthropic galas and balls were taken off the calendar, that doesn't mean we can't revel in the steal-worthy design ideas of past events.

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Exposure maps complete visitor journey

Event Industry News

A new system from Exposure Analytics, launching early 2021, will map the exhibition visitor journey not just across the room/venue, identifying hot spots, but around individual stands providing crucial, shape-shifting data to organisers and exhibitors. Developed before lockdown and refined over the last six months, working title People Coordinates (PC) is based on Apex 3D, the same operating system used by Exposure’s Location Occupancy tool which, anonymously, measures capacity, highlighting whe

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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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Yvonne and Kevin’s Sweet Whistle Bear Golf Club Wedding

EventSource

With a day decked out in the most stunning blooms, complete with an elegant-yet-cozy reception, you’re going to fall for Yvonne and Kevin’s rustically romantic wedding at Whistle Bear Golf Club ! Amidst the stunning backdrop of the venue the couple created a dreamy garden celebration that was memorable and magical. Thankfully EC3 Moments was on hand to capture each beautiful moment.

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Why Hybrid Events Are Our Immediate Future

Stova

As nearly every industry attempts to shift its processes in response to COVID-19, event planning has been particularly shaken by the pandemic. While there’s no telling what will happen in the long-term future, it’s clear that hybrid events are an immediate solution to the question of how to return to a “new normal.”.

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Agency members react after HBAA hosts first face-to-face meeting for agencies since lockdown

Event Industry News

“There are so many new, more time-consuming considerations that event planners will have to face in arranging meetings under the new guidelines, though this shouldn’t be a deterrent from organising live meetings and events. It’s been a great insight,” said Amy Bewley of HTS as one of the Agent Engagement Committee members and organisers of the recent HBAA Agency Engagement meeting at the Holiday Inn London – Kensington Forum.

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Training Your Events Sales Staff for Success

Special Events

Event rental expert Lisa Krumm Anhaiser shares tips for developing a successful sales team

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Podcast: Putting a new era in experiential

Event Industry News

Spawned from the UK’s first guerrilla marketing agency Buddha’s experience with/onus on projections, disruption and PR stunts and his military background, Mark Evans launched Kommando Experiential Marketing in 2000. Committed to pushing against the traditional advertising/marketing tide, Kommando moved into the digital space and saw the tide change with social media.

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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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Back to live: COVID-19 ready Access Control from Event Genius

Event Genius

The post Back to live: COVID-19 ready Access Control from Event Genius appeared first on Event Genius.

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StubHub adds warning to UK site that resold tickets may be invalid

Event Industry News

The Competition and Markets Authority have enforced the changes after working with the secondary ticketing site. StubHub have been forced to add a warning to their website , indicating where tickets it offers for re-sale may be invalid. The secondary ticketing site had been threatened with court action by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), over “misleading” messages and failing to give customers important information regarding their ticket purchases.

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Back to live: COVID-19 ready ticketing from Event Genius

Event Genius

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Socio launches end-to-end event management platform with the announcement of online registration

Event Industry News

Socio, a leading event technology company, have announced the fall release of its end-to-end event management platform, anchored by the launch of its new ticketing and registration system for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, Socio Registration. The announcement is the latest of several strategic product releases Socio has made to meet the ever-changing needs of the event industry.

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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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Back to live: Why the move to cashless events is more important than ever

Event Genius

The post Back to live: Why the move to cashless events is more important than ever appeared first on Event Genius.

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Access Displays

Event Industry News

Social Distancing Essentials. With workplaces reopening across all sectors, we have seen a surge in demand for social distancing displays and hygiene solutions. To help clients, we have created a dedicated section within our website which covers all types of products to help keep both staff and customers safe. Protective Screens. Our range of protective screens include solutions to suit all budgets.

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Back to live: COVID-19 ready reserved seating solutions from Event Genius

Event Genius

The post Back to live: COVID-19 ready reserved seating solutions from Event Genius appeared first on Event Genius.

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The True Cost of Online Fundraising

Click & Pledge

Who dreams of hidden fees ? . Career day at school is so pure. The excitement is palpable, the outfit s are laid out the night before. Firefighters, police officers, soccer stars, doctors, you name it. Kids are full of dreams, and it’s a beautiful thing. Remember the ambitious ones who wanted to be hidden fee gurus? . “I want to grow up to be on t v read ing the side effects of medicine SO FAST that no one can possibly understand the impending doom that will descend on them when they ta

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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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Events industry charities to benefit from song sale proceeds

Event Industry News

Singer-songwriter Joe Bygraves has produced the single, ‘Stand As One’ in support of charities helping the live entertainment and events industry. Its official release on Spotify, iTunes and all streaming services is tomorrow, 21 August at 12.00pm. The 24-year-old up-and-coming pop singer-songwriter from Bedfordshire, has written and performed the song, which aims to reach out to people struggling with issues surrounding mental health during and looking past the Covid-19 pandemic, especially foc

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RNC Goes In-Person: Hope Or Mistake?

Endless Events

It’s recently been announced that the Republican National Convention will take place in-person. So not virtual, not hybrid , but fully old school. Understandably, this has been received by people all over the country with mixed reactions. Some are in chock. And some are in agreement. Others simply don’t know what to think anymore. But what we want to discuss today is how we should feel from the perspective of event professionals.

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