February, 2020

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The ultimate virtual event speaker brief

Gallus Events

One area we know loads of event professionals are struggling with is getting good digital content for their online events. So we have created the ultimate virtual event speaker brief. If you are an organiser who has never organised an online event before and you are worried about briefing your speakers then this article is for you! If you have organised virtual events but you are still not receiving the quality of content you hope for then this article is for you.

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3 Ways to Leverage Mobile Technology at Events

SmartMeetings

Event management is a multi-faceted skill that requires focus and organization. From transportation, catering and security, to invitations, finding the right venue and making sure your team is well co-ordinated, your event planning can benefit from smartly integrated technological solutions. Incorporating mobile technology can improve communication between you, your colleagues, your clients and your guests.

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Teach Your Sponsors Well

Velvet Chainsaw

If you, as a conference organizer or meeting owner, think selling sponsorships at your event is just about those four to five days when thousands gather face-to-face, think again. You are worth so much more than that. It’s time to stop devaluing your events, said Kim Skildum-Reid, owner of Power Sponsorship , a firm that specializes in advising corporations and sponsor seekers about effective sponsorship, at a recent workshop.

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5 Scenarios of the Coronavirus Impact on Events

EventMB

The coronavirus is a growing global public health threat that will have ramifications throughout the events industry. Here's how it could impact upcoming events and what planners can do to mitigate risks. You can trash all the meetings and events forecasts talking about a serene outlook for the industry as we now know for […]. The post 5 Scenarios of the Coronavirus Impact on Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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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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6 Revenue-Boosting Ideas for Your Next Fundraising Event

Attendease

Providing an experience for donors and funding for nonprofits, fundraising events have benefits for all. However, just because they’re tried-and-true, that doesn’t mean the event fundraising process can’t be improved. Nonprofits are always looking for ways to increase incoming donations, whether that’s by improving event attendance or bringing in more gifts through each event.

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6 Things People Always Ask Event Planners

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As an event planner, you’ve seen it all. Backstage melt downs, equipment failure, last-minute cancellations. No matter the storm, you’ve weathered them all. And despite the stress, you’re still crazy about events, even when your calendar is booked solid at least four months out. Almost nothing can ruffle your feathers. Well, except maybe when your […].

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5 Ways to Monetize Your Webinar

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Webinars are a cost-effective way to demonstrate your value proposition and generate qualified leads for your business. But while you may have mastered the production process and can consistently publish quality content on YouTube, Vimeo, Zoom, or Facebook, the time will come when you need to answer an important question: What’s it going to take […].

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Share information; don’t hoard it

Conferences that Work

Why would you want to share information, not hoard it? In today’s cutthroat business environment, isn’t exclusive knowledge synonymous with power — and the ability to make money? Well, if you’re a stock trader or house flipper, maybe. But I’m a consultant who has long subscribed to Jerry Weinberg’s Seventh Law of Marketing : “Give away your best ideas” and Credit Rule : “You’ll never accomplish anything if you care who gets the credit̶

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Coronavirus Concerns at the Mobile World Congress Signal Worldwide Events Impact

EventMB

The World Health Organization reports 319 confirmed cases of coronavirus across 24 countries outside of China. Despite WHO's efforts to discourage panic and multiple safety measures put in place by Mobile World Congress organizers, major exhibitors continue to pull out of the Barcelona event. What does this mean for events worldwide? The Mobile World Congress […].

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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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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event

Attendease

Whether you have a physical product or an online one, you want to make sure you create enough buzz to generate interest and increase your sales. Taking advantage of event marketing is one of the winning ways to achieve this - ask Tim Cook and he'll tell you how Apple is able to generate so much anticipation and excitement for each new product release - followed by a boom in sales and sold out products.

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10 Event Technology Trends for 2020

Eventbrite UK

As we enter a new decade, the range of technology available to event organisers just gets bigger and better. Streamline your project management processes and give your event a competitive edge with the latest Event Tech Trends for 2020. From event software like ticketing systems and webinar tools to innovations such as artificial intelligence and […].

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7 Inspiring Design Trends From Award Season's Most Glamorous Parties

BizBash

From attention-grabbing ceiling decor to standout floral design, here are the best event design ideas from the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the Golden Globes, and the Emmys.

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How to Create an Enticing Event Agenda

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It’s rare that all of your event details will be complete by the time you start promoting it. Because of this, there’s usually some overlap of time when you are both marketing your event and finalizing the schedule, structure, and breakout sessions for your function. Of course, having a solid event schedule is critical to […].

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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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How to run a human spectrogram map

Conferences that Work

Whenever I open a meeting I run a human spectrogram map, allowing participants to quickly discover everyone at the meeting who lives (or works) near them. This is one of the most useful things you can do for a group of people who don’t know each other — and it only takes a few minutes! Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post How to run a human spectrogram map appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Are Events Really including LGBTQ+ Attendees?

EventMB

While the events industry has made some progress in terms of diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community, many events lack initiative and many areas are not as progressive. Are events really inclusive? Let's find out. Over the last few decades, we’ve made great strides when it comes to diversity and inclusion (D&I), and […]. The post Are Events Really including LGBTQ+ Attendees?

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How to Secure Event Sponsorship

Attendease

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Over the last decade, event sponsorship has become the primary way in which events receive funding, products, and other services.

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6 Things a Good Event Moderator Should Always Do

Eventbrite UK

So you’ve been asked to be an event moderator. First time? You’re probably wondering what you’ve agreed to. In short, you’re the master of ceremonies. It’s your job to introduce speakers, keep the conversation flowing in a group discussion, and make sure the audience gets the most out of the event. If you want your […].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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How to Create Event Spaces that Spark Learning and Connection

Endless Events

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Since our founding, we have created collaborative learning experiences at iconic events around the world.

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More Than a Trend: Diversity is The New Normal

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From racial diversity to gender equality and gay and trans rights, the collective continues to move toward progress and inclusion — and its proven to lead to bottom line impact. In fact, 81% of creators agree that promoting events to a more diverse audience is a smart way to sell more tickets. Inviting more people […].

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15 Toronto Event Venues Perfect for Weddings For up to 150 Guests

EventSource

So you’ve sat down with your partner and widdled down your numbers to that perfect sweet spot – somewhere between mini and mega. Perfect! Now comes the fun part: scoping out all of Toronto’s medium sized wedding venues that are absolutely perfect for your big day! Seating up to a maximum of 150 people, these venues are perfect for hosting that elusive not-too-big, not-too-small, but just-right type of wedding.

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Event Cancellations From Coronavirus Rekindle Interest in Online Events

EventMB

Virtual events have become more popular in recent years due to improving tech as well as their cost-effectiveness and environmental merit. Now, with the coronavirus prompting event cancellations and travel bans worldwide, virtual events have never been more timely. Last year, the trend towards event sustainability put the events industry under scrutiny, with many […].

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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Mobile World Congress Cancellation Over Coronavirus Is Foreboding Sign for Events

Skift

Skift Take: The cancellation of a major event outside of China is a serious warning for meeting planners to take action to preempt concerns over the coronavirus. — Julius Solaris Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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7 Ways to Get Into the Heads of Your Event Attendees

Eventbrite UK

Not many event creators think about the entire buyer’s journey, but knowing what your attendees feel and do throughout is essential to turning potential fans into loyal ones. The post 7 Ways to Get Into the Heads of Your Event Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Your Guide to Staying On Top of the Coronavirus Outbreak

SmartMeetings

All eyes are on the spreading COVID-19, or new coronvirus, and planners have an especially important task in managing the challenges that arise from the global health crisis. From protecting attendees with best practices—like a handshake-free conference—to calling the shots on holding or cancelling events (yes, even the Olympic Games), planners are proactively addressing the outbreak.

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6 Harsh Realities of Being an Event Planner

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Living the life of an event planner comes with some pretty amazing highs. Like receiving your 50th five-star review, or hearing back from your sponsors that your event was the best partnership they’ve ever had. But with the highs come the lows. Waking up at 3 am stressing over a particularly demanding client. Scrambling through […].

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce. A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. Among people who have been experiencing depression (64% more likely) and anxiety (41% more likely), which have also become more prevalent over the last 18 months, the risk is even higher.

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How This Gala Put Its Honorees Front and Center at a Milestone Event

BizBash

For the 20th anniversary of Wine Enthusiast 's Wine Star Awards, the magazine highlighted past winners in visually appealing ways.

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Why is Coronavirus Forcing Planners to Cancel Events?

EventMB

First the Mobile World Congress, then Cisco, then Facebook. Large events are being canceled around the world over fears of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Is this wave of cancellations justified or is it just an overreaction? Last week was one that the event industry will remember for a while. We have to go back to […]. The post Why is Coronavirus Forcing Planners to Cancel Events?

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Designing Events With Empathy: How & Why

Endless Events

Why is it important to design events with empathy? Actually, let’s not start there. Why is empathy important in general? And why should we, as event profs, pay any mind to it? Well, simply put, because we’re humans. Because we’re putting together experiences for people, and we want them to have an amazing experience. And this seems like something automatic, something we don’t have to think about because we just make it happen by default.