Eventmobi

MARCH 17, 2022

When it comes to planning events, you have more options and flexibility now than ever before. You can host a traditional in-person event, with all of the fun activities, engaging live speakers, and in-person networking your audience could want. You can reach an enormous audience (and save on budget) by hosting a virtual-only event. Or you could host a hybrid event that brings together the best components of virtual and in-person events.

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Event Farm

MARCH 17, 2022

Thirteen months ago, as everyone in the events industry was trying to navigate their way through a global pandemic, we started a journey to bring expert panelists together to learn and guide the event community toward once again hosting safe live events. Thousands of registrants and four panels later, we haven’t missed a beat, and in February hosted the fifth panel of our Pandemic Compliance & Safety at Live Events virtual series, which followed four others in the sequence: Public Health Sa

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Expo Pass

MARCH 15, 2022

Some event platforms, like Expo Pass , can track registration, attendance, who’s watching what, when, and where, and just about every interaction people have with your event. But how does all that data actually help organizers create better events? And how can exhibitors use their event analytics to build lasting business relationships? It seems like a tall order.

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MARCH 16, 2022

The party scene is an ever-evolving, ever-changing beast. But the basic ingredients for throwing a successful soirée are fairly consistent: good music, good drinks, and lots of dancing. CJ Milan, the founder and mastermind behind Reggae Fest, knows this. As the creator of one of the largest and fastest-growing dance parties in the U.S., she […].

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EventMB

MARCH 16, 2022

The price of gas is through the roof. How will that affect event planning in 2022? Just as the in-person event industry is starting to recover, it is being hit with rising prices across the board, but nowhere is the surge more glaring than with fuel prices. We’ve all noticed an increase in the cost […]. The post The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Cost by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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GEVME

MARCH 17, 2022

A couple of years back, when lockdown restrictions were imposed in various corners of the world, many businesses were challenged to quickly adapt to those times. For companies that were routinely hosting in-person events before the pandemic, it was time to make a switch. And it was no different for one of our clients, Eco-Business. Eco-Business is an independent media and business intelligence company with sustainability and ESG-focused lens.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Logo placements aren’t enough to increase sponsorship revenue this year. To win more valuable brands, you’ll need to offer sponsorship benefits like these.

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EventMB

MARCH 14, 2022

Pre 2020, mobile event apps were a tried-and-true event technology. However, the technology's demand has waned due to the pivot to virtual events. Considering this, what is the future outlook for the mobile event app? This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Mobile Event App Guide. The full […]. The post Are Event Apps Ready for Prime Time Again?

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MARCH 15, 2022

We get it. The serendipitous encounters at in-person events are hard to replicate in a virtual setting. That’s because virtual events are their own unique experience , which is why your networking should be tailored to those experiences!

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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

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Gallus Events

MARCH 12, 2022

Why We Recommend Airmeet. Challenge. We understand how tough it might be to decide which virtual event platform to use. When you invest time and money on an event, you want it to stand out and provide the greatest possible experience for your attendees. One of the event providers we recommend is Airmeet, which has a wide range of features and benefits for various types of events.

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MARCH 14, 2022

Some things are meant to go together: bread and butter, cheese and wine, events and sponsors. Finding a good sponsor can give you extra financial security, extend your reach, and boost the experience of your in-person and virtual audience. But like any good relationship, it needs to benefit both parties. No matter how good it […].

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EventMB

MARCH 15, 2022

Characterized by their agile and dynamic uses, micro-events allow planners to explore out-the-box thinking, deliver unique experiences and utilize unusual spaces — like nature. Interest in micro-events, small events ranging from 10 to 100 participants, has increased over the past few months due to pandemic-induced event restrictions and the rise in remote working environments.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

The #EventIcons podcast is back with a very special guest: Hubilo ‘s CEO Vaibhav Jain. Hubilo is the leading global virtual and hybrid event technology company. Under Vaibhav’s leadership, Hubilo has raised over 150 million in less than a year from a leading hedge fund and venture capital firms globally. And it still continues to grow exponentially internationally.

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zkipster

MARCH 14, 2022

The British Council is the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. In 2020-21 the British Council connected with 67 million people directly and with 745 million people overall, including online and through its broadcasts and publications.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2022

Simon Howard, a professional host and compere with more than 200 virtual and 100s of live events in his portfolio over the course of some seven years, came to the job after a considerable tenure as an event manager in both hemispheres. In this episode, Simon discusses ‘Why the right event host is more important than ever’, looking at the pandemic impact on his role in the short-term and its legacy as the world started to open up again.

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EventMB

MARCH 16, 2022

Do corporations and exhibitors have a duty to uphold their diversity and equity policies in the public sphere, even if it means boycotting some events? With SXSW taking place this week in the controversial state of Texas, the debate rages. It was not long ago that politics were considered a taboo topic to discuss in […]. The post Where the Event Industry Is Falling Short on Diversity and Inclusion by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2022

It was a typical “72 and sunny” kind of day in Los Angeles on Jan. 31—unless you were passing through the main courtyard at Santa Monica Place. The L.A. hot spot was transformed into a winter wonderland with real-life snow on the ground, and snow intermittently falling from the sky. But this wasn’t a freak weather phenomenon; it was an intricate stunt delivered by NBC Sports and its production partner, GDX Studios.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Digital hospitality platform WhyHotel has procured a $90 million investment, which they will use to acquire properties, as well as put toward the operating company. The company, which began as a pop-up concept in 2017, is rebranding under the name Placemakr to “better reflect its business divisions of hotels and mixed-use apartment buildings,” reads a press release.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights.

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2022

Episode #39 of the Event Manager Podcast features Patrick Delaney, Managing Partner at SoolNua in a conversation about the transformative power of travel. Here are a few of the topics we cover: Why destination marketing requires an alternative view How destinations have two masters, the visitors and the local community Why event professionals should get […].

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2022

In the beauty category, it’s all about ingredients and formulas. OGX zeroed in on this theme with a “Love is in the Hair” pop-up held Feb. 25-26 at the Santa Monica outdoor shopping mall to offer consumers an inside peek at the science behind its products. Brand ambassadors dressed in white lab coats directed consumers through the pop-up installation, which featured two “Love Labs” experiences called “Learn It” and “Love It.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Others for their natural beauty, and still others for their dynamic business credentials. Louisville, Kentucky—birthplace of Muhammad Ali—on the banks of the Ohio River, checked all those boxes. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center.

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InitLive

MARCH 16, 2022

As a volunteer program coordinator, you’re always on the lookout for ways to streamline your volunteer management processes. As your program grows, volunteer management will only become more complicated. You probably have dozens of volunteers, opportunities, and staff members to coordinate, which can start to get overwhelming. Luckily, there are plenty of volunteer management tools available that help you keep your program organized and keep track of volunteers.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? Are you looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding? If so, this article is for you! In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. We will cover topics such as educational requirements, job duties, and essential skills. So whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are simply interested in learning more about this exciting field, read on!

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2022

Sponsor activations included performers who depicted the past and future of the workplace. Life-sized 4K holograms are on display. NFT “digital employees” are up for grabs. Long, rectangular dinner tables set the dystopian tone. Welcome to the “museum of the future.”. In actuality, it was a forward-thinking dinner, gallery and performance experience activated by Hygienic Dress League (HDL) during Vox Media’s inaugural Pivot MIA conference, an event based on its “Pivot” podcast that addressed the

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

The global pandemic is a topic that persists and is consistent only in its inconsistency. The obstacles and opportunities have continued to evolve as have the roles of everyone in the business events industry. This evolution has been arguably more intense in the past two years than in the collective past. As we come out on the other side, one thing is clear: business event strategists and destination organization partners really aren’t that different.

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EventSource

MARCH 17, 2022

Who isn’t a sucker for a timeless and romantic feel? Wissam and Rahaf’s wedding at Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre has all of it, including elegant vibes and glam details! The bride looked absolutely breathtaking with gorgeous hair and makeup done by Makeup by Sabba and a stunning lace gown. Every element was perfectly coordinated and curated, and fortunately we’v e been blessed to have these gorgeous photos captured by the talented photographer Five Feet Above Produc

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2022

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. Your virtual events drive engagement sky-high. Your hybrid conferences achieve incredible reach. And you’re a real pro at delivering immersive in-person experiences. Now the big question is how do you choose the best format for your next event?

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