July, 2020

article thumbnail

Ticket to Vote: Add Free Voter Registration to Your Events With HeadCount

Picatic by Eventbrite

What do Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and David Byrne all have in common, besides music? They each teamed up with HeadCount to register voters at their events, empowering fans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Now, US event creators can do the same thanks to Eventbrite’s partnership with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that registers people […].

Events 370
article thumbnail

Template: Gain Valuable Insights Through Surveys to Send to Your Event Attendees

Picatic by Eventbrite

We can learn a lot from our attendees. Taking their thoughts, feelings, and comfort levels into account is vital to ensuring the success of your event and business. Make it a priority to check in from time to time with your attendees, especially when so much is at stake in the current global climate. Below, […].

Events 335
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Shelly and Pete’s Sweet Wedding at Malaparte

EventSource

Blending Chinese cultural tradition with timeless romance, Shelly and Pete’s gorgeous big day hits all the right sweet notes. The fabulous planner Rebecca Chan Weddings & Events was able to make the couple’s wedding dreams come true with pretty hues, sophisticated details and personal touches at the stunning Malaparte. Captured by the talented lens of Elizabeth in Love , get ready for some serious love and style with this gallery!

Events 118
article thumbnail

Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020

EventMB

Finding the best virtual event platform is the most common problem event planners have today. We looked at the 94 best virtual event platforms in 2020 to bring you a comparison of how they stack up. If you want to quickly skim through some of the most popular online event platforms, use the filters below. […]. The post Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

2020 206
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

9 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Backyard Wedding

EventSource

As you start planning your wedding, choosing a venue may prove to be one of the hardest decisions you make. When it comes down to it, you want to get married in a place that feels right to you as a couple and that can remain a special place in your hearts forever. Which may lead you to consider having your wedding a little closer to home. Whether it’s your childhood backyard, or your parent’s cottage, there really is no place like home.

2020 127

More Trending

article thumbnail

Template: How to Communicate the COVID-19 Safety Steps You’ve Taken to Attendees in Your Event Listing

Picatic by Eventbrite

Safety is at the top of attendees’ minds right now, so it’s more important than ever to clearly communicate the safety steps you’ve taken before holding an event. A good place to share this information is in your event listing. After you read and complete the exercises in Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events, you’ll […].

Events 370
article thumbnail

How Event Creators Like You Are Navigating the Return to In-Person Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the events industry upside down. But as parts of the world begin to reopen, event creators are getting creative and finding inventive ways to safely gather in-person again. On July 22, Eventbrite hosted a webinar with two event creators who have adapted to the times by […].

Events 358
article thumbnail

A Year Like No Other

Event Industry News

Caboose & Co, the pop-up accommodation experts , believe that although the last few months have proved undeniably testing for everyone within the live events sector, the future of our beloved industry will not be in jeopardy for long. Tales of camaraderie, collective resilience and creative versatility have shone through – with the first post-lockdown, socially distanced events being prepped for as we currently put ‘pen to paper’.

article thumbnail

6 Stylish Tabletop Looks to Inspire Your Small Dinner Parties

BizBash

Going small doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, as a Beverly Hills-based event firm proved for a recent photo shoot.

Events 160
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

How to Keep Your Virtual Event Secure From Cyber Threats

EventMB

As we embark on the steep learning curve required by our current safest course of action, virtual events, it's more important than ever that we all gain the training we need to protect our attendees and other stakeholders from breaches in our data. At this point, we've all heard the stories of Zoom webinars being […]. The post How to Keep Your Virtual Event Secure From Cyber Threats by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

Events 203
article thumbnail

Conference Innovation While Traveling at Warp Speed

Velvet Chainsaw

Navigating change during a crisis is not for the faint of heart. During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team.

Travel 449
article thumbnail

Real-Time Interpretation At Your Next Multilingual Virtual Event With EventMobi & Kudo

Eventmobi

Now, speakers at your virtual event can present in their mother tongue while attendees listen in their preferred language. With the rise of virtual events, many planners have experienced firsthand how an online format offers an incredible opportunity to scale and extend their event’s reach. With travel and cost limitations removed, it is now possible to invite speakers and engage attendees from anywhere in the world.

Speakers 343
article thumbnail

Experts Share the Equipment and Software You Need to Stream a High-Quality Concert

Picatic by Eventbrite

Nothing can beat the feeling of the moment when the lights go down and the music starts at a sold-out concert in a packed club full of screaming fans. But with many music venues closed for the foreseeable future, or limiting capacities to safely adhere to physical distancing measures, the concert industry is adapting to […].

Venues 397
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Three criteria for working with others for change and action

Conferences that Work

How can we successfully work with others for change and action? During the last eight months, I’ve been striving to save a tiny liberal arts school , Marlboro College , from closure. I’ve felt compelled to do this work, not only because the school sits at the heart of rural Marlboro, Vermont , where I’ve lived since 1978, but also because I taught there for ten years (1983-1993) and have a deep affection for the College’s rare form of education.

Education 298
article thumbnail

6 Things You Need to Know About Hybrid Event Design

Event Age by Swapcard

2020 is all about innovative solutions to unprecedented problems. We've seen the events industry adapt to COVID-19, lockdown, the ban on gatherings and travel restrictions. One of the most prominent trends to come out of this crisis is hybrid events. A hybrid model consists of a traditional, in-person event with a venue, attendees and speakers or exhibitors, but also incorporates an online aspect.

article thumbnail

The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

EventMB

There is one question on the minds of event professionals looking at getting back to live events, what will hybrid look like? Here is a potential scenario. 62% of event planners say that the future of events is hybrid. When we asked the direct question in our latest report, The Virtual Event Tech Guide, the […]. The post The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

article thumbnail

Four Creators Embracing the Reopening of Live Events

Eventbrite UK

Over three months ago, the UK went into lockdown. It’s only recently that the nation has started to return to some semblance of normality. Pubs, restaurants, and cinemas across England re-opened their doors on the first weekend of July. But they weren’t the only ones yearning for face-to-face interaction. Some pioneering creators have also been […].

Events 148
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Tips for Engaging In-Person & Virtual Audiences During Hybrid Events

Guidebook

The last few months have brought major changes to the events industry. With current social distancing regulations in place, events of all types – conferences, classes, and even concerts – are now taking place virtually. As the global landscape continues to evolve, we’re seeing that there will be situations where hybrid events, those with a limited in-person audience paired with a remote audience, may be safe and effective for engaging audiences. .

article thumbnail

Safety Considerations for Online Events

Picatic by Eventbrite

COVID-19 has made online events more popular than ever — from a health perspective, it’s the safest way to gather while COVID-19 transmission remains a risk. But there are still risks associated with an online event that warrant consideration. Be aware of those risks and consider the following when planning your next online event: Control […].

Events 370
article thumbnail

The best way to hold a discussion online

Conferences that Work

What’s the best way to hold a discussion online? For years I’ve been successfully facilitating in-person group discussions at meetings, using the simple fishbowl and fishbowl sandwich processes. These techniques work because at any moment, only a small, clearly defined, (but constantly changing) group of people are involved in the discussion.

Fashion 263
article thumbnail

These Experts Share Exclusive Insight Into Event Tech Post-COVID

Event Age by Swapcard

Adopt to Adapt: Technologies to Take You Further with KiKi L'Italien, Community Engagement Expert, Association Chat | Tecker International; Corbin Ball, Meetings Technology Speaker, Consultant, and Writer, Corbin Ball and Co; and Stephan Forseilles, CTO, Easyfairs.

article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Why Are Live Events Still Moving Forward in Areas With a 99 Percent Risk of Infection?

EventMB

The live event industry is desperate to go back to business. Some events are willing to pursue a comeback at all costs, even if it means getting attendees sick. Who is right and who is wrong? The event industry is bleeding. Painting a nice picture is not helping anyone. If you know anyone who works […]. The post Why Are Live Events Still Moving Forward in Areas With a 99 Percent Risk of Infection?

Events 253
article thumbnail

The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online

Eventbrite UK

For many creators, the sudden shift to online events after COVID-19 was a leap into the unknown. “I had never even been to an online event before all of this,” says Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of global morning dance community Daybreaker. So for Agrawal and many others, it was a gradual process of understanding […]. The post The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

Events 148
article thumbnail

18 Strategies to Increase Donations to Your Organzation

EventBank Insights

Increasing donations to your organization is an obvious strategy that any cause needs to get off the ground. Donations are sometimes an integral part of some organizations and they may be used to benefit other fundraisers. Regardless of why your organization asks for donations, asking people to donate money to your organization is no easy task. What to Keep In Mind.

article thumbnail

Ticket to Vote: Eventbrite + HeadCount Partner to Help the U.S. Exercise its Right to Vote

Picatic by Eventbrite

We all have a civic responsibility to participate in Election Day to take action and make our voices heard. Every vote matters, no matter what you believe or who you support, yet only 56% of the U.S. voting-age population cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Lower voter turnout is often linked to confusion about […].

2016 366
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

What Are Some Super Creative Ways to Promote Social Distancing?

BizBash

You’ve got questions; we’ve got editors to hunt down the answers. Send questions to editorial@bizbash.com.

165
165
article thumbnail

Safe, secure, and successful events to restart at ExCeL London

Event Industry News

Following the announcement that business events and conferences can restart from 1 st October, ExCeL London has outlined its reopening plan, for safe, organised events. Jeremy Rees, CEO, ExCeL London: “We are delighted that the government has confirmed the timetable for when business events and conferences can resume. Having played a full role in supporting the NHS, providing all of our facilities for the Nightingale Hospital, we are now looking forward to playing an equally active role in the n

article thumbnail

Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events

EventMB

Virtual events have not yet matured into the solution they have the potential to be — according to EventMB research, 40 percent of planners have been unable to organize a successful virtual event this year. The biggest roadblock? Engagement. There has been a lot of hype around virtual events since the beginning of the pandemic, […]. The post Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

Events 248