Wed.Mar 04, 2020

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Coronavirus and Your Event: How to Respond and Stay Safe

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By now you’ve heard of the novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV. And if you have an event coming up, you’re likely wondering how to respond — should you move forward with your event, postpone, or cancel? It’s a difficult situation to navigate. Before you make that decision, take a moment to review these recommendations. Stay informed […].

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The Impact of Coronavirus on Global Events

Attendease

With many global events being canceled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, event managers are looking for solutions like Attendease as an alternative to bring in-person events online. The World Health Organization have declared the novel Coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency , and the fear of spreading the COVID-19 is presenting businesses in the events and travel industries with an unprecedented global challenge.

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Dry January Means Opportunity for the Live Music Business

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If your business is selling drinks, catering to those who avoid alcohol doesn’t have to mean reduced revenue. Instead, turn it into an opportunity.

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How Are Smart Cities Like Dubai and Tokyo Changing Events?

EventMB

Smart cities use technology to improve services and make life more efficient, but specific projects vary greatly depending on the locale. While many smart, urban features are still hypothetical, event professionals can take advantage of cities prioritizing emerging tech. Hosting an event in a city that incorporates smart technology can be a major draw […].

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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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Introducing Stage Left, a Video Series Going Behind the Music

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Introducing Eventbrite Music Stage Left, a video series that goes behind the music. Our first episode showcases Gwen Campbell from Denver's Larimer Lounge.

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Hangin’ Out at Pollstar Live! 2020: The Photo Recap

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In February, the Eventbrite Music team went to LA for Pollstar Live and hosted a hangout with clients, friends, and partners — here's a photo recap.

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Eventbrite Projections Falter Amid Coronavirus Impact on Events

Skift

Eventbrite earnings uncover concern over coronavirus impacts on events. Mario Gogh / Unsplash Skift Take: Eventbrite reels in 2020 forecasts in light of event cancellations due to coronavirus. Despite performing better than expected in 2019's fourth quarter, the company's recent stock performance indicates a lack of confidence from investors. — Lauren Ward Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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“Sober Curious” Means Opportunity for the Live Music Business

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If your business is selling drinks, catering to those who avoid alcohol doesn’t have to mean reduced revenue. Instead, turn it into an opportunity.

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How to Connect When You Can't

atEvent

In-person interactions are a critical component of the B2B sales process. Here’s how to build connections when live events aren’t an option.

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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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Women in Events: A Personal Account

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

There are plenty of accounts of what life is like for women in events. If you go looking, you’ll see the articles about how women in events make 22% less than their male counterparts. If you keep going, you’ll see the reports that tell us about the 61% of women who’ve encountered inappropriate behaviour since working in the events industry.

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ETL introduces Event Technology Startup Programme

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) 2020 will see a re-thought, re-modelled package for startups. An acclaimed element of the show since the first edition, this year promises a bigger, more flexible platform for new companies and eight months out there are just 10 places left. Rebranded, the Event Technology Programme (ETP) replaces startups’ specific area with access to the full ETL 2020 footprint.

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5 Event Registration Tips for a Seamless Experience

Eventbrite UK

The purpose of event registrations is simple. If you’re hosting a ticketed event, guests will need to register. Starting this process in the weeks leading up to the event gives you a good idea of how many people to expect, as well as helping you plan a security strategy and figure out catering numbers. But […]. The post 5 Event Registration Tips for a Seamless Experience appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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CORONAVIRUS: Google cancels biggest annual event

Event Industry News

The giant tech company has added its largest event of the year to the increasingly growing list of events that have been shelved over coronavirus fears. The Google I/O, which was due to take place at Google’s Mountainview headquarters from 12-14 May, is an annual developer conference. In a statement, the tech company said: “Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities, we have decided to cancel the physi

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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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How to Add the Power of Music for Your Next Event

SmartMeetings

Music brings people together and world-class music in an historic setting can be even more impactful. Smart Meetings asked Nichole (Nikki) Dupre, director of sales and marketing at Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel , for tips on energizing an event after the property hosted Monteux Jazz Festival artist Jalen N’Gonda as part of a Fairmont World Tour.

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‘It’s doubled in size!’ – A Greener Festival closes doors on SOLD OUT annual conference

Event Industry News

The 12 th edition of A Greener Festival’s (AGF) Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) took place yesterday (3 rd March) at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, to huge approval, having sold out over a week in advance. From 9:45 to 18:00, the schedule was jam-packed with sessions, presentations and panel discussion, as well as ample networking breaks for the 200+ delegates.

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Make Your Speaker a Rock Star

MeetingsNet

When you hire a subject-matter expert for your keynote, unless their area of expertise is communicating, they may need some help. Public speaking is a skill, and sometimes your subject-matter expert might need some support to learn it. Janet Sperstad, CMP, faculty director, Event Management Business Solutions at Madison College, suggests planners ask themselves, “What can we do to support the speaker?

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IMEX Group ‘confident’ Frankfurt show will still go ahead

Event Industry News

IMEX Group’s chairman, Ray Bloom, and CEO, Carina Bauer, have stated that they are confident the Frankfurt-based trade show will still go ahead, despite multiple events (including IBTM Asia Pacific , Mobile World Congress and large Swiss events ) cancelling due to the coronavirus. In a statement they released on 2 nd March, the pair said: “With major events cancelling across Europe over the past few days, we know that many in our community are asking questions about this year’s IMEX in Frankfurt

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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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Learn How WanderLust Managed a Single Volunteer Database Across 25 Events

InitLive

For the past ten years, Wanderlust has held its annual festivals where yoga teachers and practitioners gathered for a transformational experience of yoga, music, and instruction. In 2019, Wanderlust hosted 25 events across North America where attendees participated in a triathlon of walking, meditation, and yoga. For their one-to-four day events held at multiple locations, Wanderlust coordinators selected InitLive as its official volunteer management tool.

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How to Hire (and Pay for) the Right Speaker

MeetingsNet

A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers. Planners said word of mouth was key. (See chart, above) Velvet Chainsaw Consulting undertook a similar survey in 2013 with the same results.

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FESPA 2020 events postponed

Event Industry News

In light of the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19 in mainland Europe, and in close dialogue with its national associations and exhibitors, FESPA has today taken the decision to postpone FESPA Global Print Expo 2020, European Sign Expo 2020 and Sportswear Pro 2020, originally scheduled to take place at IFEMA Madrid from 24 to 27 March 2020.

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Pragmatism, Not Panic

Lumi Global

As we approach the Annual Meeting (AGM) season in numerous markets around the world, the recent escalation in the number of COVID-19 cases continues to be a cause for concern.

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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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Evolution Dome & Air Space Structures drive success for Toyota in NZ

Event Industry News

Inflatable Structure – Conference Spce NZ. Car giant, Toyota, enlisted the help of leading supplier of temporary inflatable event structures, Evolution Dome, and its New Zealand-based partner, Air Space Structures, for one of its conferences late last year. The event, which was organised with production company, Multi Media Systems Ltd, took place at Manfeild Stadium in Feilding – which has notably played host to the New Zealand Grand Prix.

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Lions Club International Convention

SmartMeetings

Event Goal. The primary goal of the international convention of Lions Clubs is to give members from all over the world the annual opportunity to meet and share motivation, objectives and experiences in person, as well as to elect the new international board of directors. Discovery of the destination has also become an integral part of the event. AIM Group International , which planned the event, set a goal “to guarantee the smooth organization of a complex event, lasting 20 days and including mu

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2020 International AGF Award Winners

Event Industry News

Nominees and Winners of 2019 International AGF Awards Copyright © AMMP/Bogdan Maran. Festivals from seven countries across three continents were last night crowned winners at the 2nd International AGF Awards, organised by A Greener Festival. The ceremony took place at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington High St, London, as part of the Green Events & Innovations Conference and on the opening night of ILMC32, and was supported by Stack-Cup.

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Should LinkedIn be the Keystone of Your Event's Social Media Strategy?

Hubb

#Eventprofs know that social media is almost crucial when it comes to attracting attendees to your event and driving registrations. You’ve probably already got a plan and some dollars and time invested into getting the word out on Facebook and Twitter, but it might be time to take a fresh look at LinkedIn when formulating your event’s your social media strategy.

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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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GL events adds grandstand seating to expanded The Cheltenham Festival™ presented by Magners footprint

Event Industry News

GL events UK will continue to increase the scope and complexity of its contribution to the Cheltenham Festival, delivering innovative new temporary infrastructure including two temporary seating grandstands across the four-day festival of jump racing. To mark the sixth year of its partnership with Jockey Club Racecourses at Cheltenham Racecourse, GL events will debut its Olympic-standard tiered spectator seating; bringing larger, more comfortable seats, as well as increased leg room for racegoer

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COVID-19: What to Say on Your Event Website

PCMA Convene

The event website for The Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition links from the top of the main page to a COVID-19 FAQ page. As organizations plan for events in an uncertain future during the COVID-19 outbreak, they struggle with how to keep their registrants informed of updates on their event websites. How can they strike the right balance between communicating positive messages about the upcoming event, convey that they are keeping a watchful eye on a growing epidemic

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What Do Fun Meeting Themes Do For Your Corporate Events?

Eagle's Flight Corporate Events

When planning corporate events and meetings, you will quickly find a world of possibilities for almost every aspect of your event – venue, decorations, food, activities, and more. Having so many possibilities can easily cause information overload and make it difficult to make decisions. To help ensure that every decision you make during the event planning process is going to help create a cohesive meeting for attendees, having a theme can be a life saver.