Picatic by Eventbrite
MAY 27, 2020
Eventbrite Kicks Off Pride Month with NYC Pride, SF Pride and other Global Icons The modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement, from Pride celebrations to the very narrative of coming out, is built on leaving isolation behind to find community and togetherness. But in this era of social distancing, Pride festivals around the world have been forced […].
Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 27, 2020
I am getting a little overwhelmed by the many predictions that so-called experts are sharing about the future of face-to-face meetings. The range of opinions–from wild optimism to frightening pessimism–is exhausting to wade through. The news cycle of 24/7 pandemic coverage, conversation and debate has obscured the fact that travel and meeting attendance are not always decisions made by companies but by people.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
MAY 27, 2020
“The first Pride was a riot” is heard so often that it’s become a cliche. More than half a century after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the phrase stalks every corporate-branded Pride commemoration — a reminder that before this era of widespread social acceptance, LGBTQIA+ people had to break society down before building it […].
EventMB
MAY 27, 2020
Virtual events have been taking off during the coronavirus pandemic, bringing with them a mix of relief and trepidation. If there’s one silver lining, it’s that attendance rates for virtual events have been multiples higher than their live counterparts. Here's what you need to know to capitalize on the increased reach. The vast majority […]. The post Virtual Events: How to Take Advantage of Higher Attendance Rates by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
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Endless Events
MAY 27, 2020
So, let’s talk about virtual event sponsorships, shall we? As we all know, sponsorships have been the industry’s holy grail of revenue for years. They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. That is, of course, up until the moment the industry saw itself facing an unprecedented challenge.
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eventplanner
MAY 27, 2020
Big or small, stress and crises happen a lot in the events industry. Whether it’s a planning crisis such as last-minute changes or flight delays or a world crisis such as a pandemic, stress is the predicament of every event.
Planning Pod
MAY 27, 2020
Everyone loves a good party, especially when that party is full of unexpected surprises. Whether you plan weddings, host business events, take on the logistical challenges of conferences and trade shows or just want to throw a really good party, keep your invite list guessing by hosting your event in an unusual, yet perfectly-designed, space. What makes a unique venue?
Special Events
MAY 27, 2020
Events can open up after COVID-19 only if they consider safety and security; this expert shares strategies.
ePly
MAY 27, 2020
How to leverage event technology to elevate your next event. What is Event Technology? Event technology is any kind of software that improves the event process for both event planners, and/or attendees. In the last 10 years, the industry has seen a number of innovative event technology platforms emerge to help event planners set up, promote, and execute an event, as well as leverage attendee data and feedback to improve the process for future events.
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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
Event Industry News
MAY 27, 2020
Why Clareville PR? A PR agency with over 30 years experience working in the business events sector, Clareville can offer you not only boundless expertise, but also ideas that are innovative, timely and – most importantly – of tangible benefit to your business. Event industry expertise. Our global team – based in the UK with consultants in the USA and Germany – creates and delivers PR campaigns for a huge range of businesses within the meetings and events sector.
Kennedy
MAY 27, 2020
In the events industry, we’re not just in the business of bringing people together; we also create the environments in which those gatherings take place. As we learn more about science-backed practices that are proving to slow the spread of COVID-19, we can begin to envision how events may be safely produced as restrictions start to lift and precautions must remain.
BeCore
MAY 27, 2020
As we head into late spring, most states are coordinating phased reopening plans after the initial COVID-19 closures and stay-at-home orders effectively paused many of our lives overnight. Though the social distancing and stay-at-home guidelines have been necessary and helpful to public health, people are restless. This time last year, our customers would spend a May Saturday out and about, doing some shopping, socializing, and maybe stop at a favorite cafe for lunch.
Kennedy
MAY 27, 2020
In the events industry, we’re not just in the business of bringing people together; we also create the environments in which those gatherings take place. As we learn more about science-backed practices that are proving to slow the spread of COVID-19, we can begin to envision how events may be safely produced as restrictions start to lift and precautions must remain.
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All Seated
MAY 27, 2020
A common question in any business—but especially the event industry—is how to keep clients coming back for more. In a soon-to-be post-pandemic world, earning client referrals and winning over loyal customers is a key step towards a more profitable and sustainable future. Now, there’s no doubting the relationship between a company’s success and how it treats its clients.
Kennedy
MAY 27, 2020
In the events industry, we’re not just in the business of bringing people together; we also create the environments in which those gatherings take place. As we learn more about science-backed practices that are proving to slow the spread of COVID-19, we can begin to envision how events may be safely produced as restrictions start to lift and precautions must remain.
Skift
MAY 27, 2020
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PCMA Convene
MAY 27, 2020
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting’s Sarah Michel, upper left, talked with Colleen Creighton, executive director of the American Academy of Suicidology (AAS), and bottom, Jonathan Singer, the AAS board president about the association’s successful digital meeting. Back in March, as the annual meeting of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS20) — scheduled for April 23-25 in Portland, Oregon — approached, the outlook, from board and conference program chair Jonathan Singer’s point of vi
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SmartMeetings
MAY 27, 2020
How will attendees know it is safe to attend meetings again? More to the point, how can you as a meeting planner help people feel confident about gathering? Hosts Global brought together industry experts to share best practices for doing just that through their #MeetWithConfidence talk Series. From F&B to security and sustainability, these conversations and accompanying checklists will empower event professionals to take the steps required to return to meeting safely.
Eventsforce
MAY 27, 2020
Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In your inbox, every week. . China has been one of the first countries to bring back live events since the pandemic took hold of the global economy – and many are watching closely to see what kind of new preventative measures future events will need to put in place to protect attendees and keep them safe. One such measure is the use of body temperature scanners – which is one of the many interesting news stories we cover in our technology round-up thi
Event Industry News
MAY 27, 2020
Festicket surveyed over 110,000 festival-goers to find out how comfortable they feel about returning to live events once the lockdown has been lifted. With over a third of the world currently in some form of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, the live events industry has taken a huge hit. But what about when the lockdown is lifted? Festicket surveyed over 110,000 festival-goers from countries such as the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands to find out how comfortable they feel about r
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