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MARCH 1, 2021

Working your way to the decision maker at your target sponsor starts with a simple, well-worded email.

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MARCH 1, 2021

It’s tempting and understandable to concentrate on trying to manage change. After all, we are constantly experiencing change, and attempting to manage it is often unavoidable. But never lose sight of the importance of working on what to change. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Work on *what* to change, not just managing change appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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MARCH 1, 2021

Co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler spoke from two different locations side-by-side — with the help of a split screen. (Courtesy NBC). The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards aired on Feb. 28, kicking off an awards season that was delayed due to COVID-19. While the Primetime Emmy Awards last September embraced the “new normal” of events with almost every aspect of the show taking place digitally, the Golden Globe Awards took a different route — a hybrid event in which co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 1, 2021

How you handle an event cancellation could have a long-term impact on your reputation and success as an organiser. Get it right with these tips. The post Cancelled Events: How to Announce Them & Keep Your Attendees Interested appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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MARCH 2, 2021

In 2020, virtual events became a necessity. COVID-19 resulted in lockdowns, closures, and strict social distancing requirements, quickly halting all in-person events. Event organizers had to adapt quickly to reimagine their events in a safe virtual space. Fortunately, virtual platforms have allowed events to continue despite lockdowns. In 2021, people who are growing weary of […].

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Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2021

In the world we’re inching our way back to there are few superfluous elements in the rock ‘n’ roll supply chain and the trucks that ferry the hardware are indispensable. Behind lockdown and the event industry’s coiled spring, waiting for the flag to drop, Brexit has kept cultivating its chaos post-Johnson’s ‘deal’. While the PM fought noisily for fishing rights, which chimed neatly with his ‘taking back our borders’ mantra, keeping live music on the road – and UK companies deliver a whacking 85

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 4, 2021

When parts of the world went into lockdown last March and travel restrictions meant that online events became the only option for some, nature took the chance to start repairing itself. Air quality improved, carbon emissions fell, and noise pollution levels dropped. When lockdown begins to lift, keeping up this good work is crucial. But, […]. The post 2 Simple Reasons to Focus on Green Events in the COVID-19 Age appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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MARCH 1, 2021

Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival in the world? Across the United States, Canada, Argentina, and New Zealand, among many others, people come together to embrace what it means to be Irish. In most years, parades reign the streets as people around the globe […].

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Skift

MARCH 3, 2021

An empty event space at an Accor Hotel. Skift Skift Take: Events played a critical role in both building community and generating revenue. But the forced pause in events, like the forced pause of the office, will lead to lasting changes, even if those who depend on events as a high-margin revenue source want them to snap back to how they were. — Brian Morrissey Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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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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MARCH 5, 2021

An events booking platform which found a new line of business delivering afternoon teas during the pandemic is celebrating its 5,000 th booking. With live gatherings banned, Newcastle-based Poptop has been helping people throughout the country to celebrate special occasions at home. It has received bookings from as far away as America and Australia, as family and friends have made surprise gifts to loved ones in the UK.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2021

After what seemed like a decade, 2020 is finally behind us. Saying that it was a tough time is an understatement. And we’re willing to bet you’re sick and tired of hearing just how much it sucked. Yup, COVID. Oh yeah, that sure ruined a lot of stuff! No, the industry was definitely not expecting it. Can we talk about literally anything else, please?

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MARCH 4, 2021

COVID-19 has upended the event world, and creators have had to adapt to deliver events in new and interesting ways. Still, even the most imaginative events professionals continue to face challenges as they work to design in-person and virtual events that attract attendees. Read on for some inspiration for new online event ideas and tips […].

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EventSource

MARCH 5, 2021

When the pandemic first arrived at the beginning of 2020, it opened up the door to the beginnings of a rudimentary micro wedding trend : at the time, essentially, a no-frills wedding ceremony for 10-25 of your nearest and dearest (think city hall but without the city hall). Now, with a year under our collective belts and restrictions poised to loosen for 2021, we’re seeing a big push toward small yet elegant combined reception-ceremonies that can accommodate anywhere between 10 to 50 guest

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MARCH 4, 2021

Series C Co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, with IVP; Sriram Krishnan from Andreessen Horowitz to Join Hopin Board Anthony Kennada Named as CMO, Sarah Manning as VP of People, and Jonathan Killeen as Head of Remote. Hopin, a leading virtual events provider, announced today that it has raised $400M in Series C funding co-led by new investors Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst, and existing investor IVP, with participation from returning investors Coatue, DFJ Growth, Northzo

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ePly

MARCH 3, 2021

While it feels as if we should all be well-versed in virtual events by now, the reality is, if you were mostly hosting in-person events pre-COVID, switching to virtual can be a challenge. We'll be the first to say it: It's a big adjustment! A nd even though we’re one year into this doesn’t mean you’re a pro: many people are just now holding events virtually that they cancelled in-person last year.

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MARCH 3, 2021

Online events are increasingly popular, but many event creators are still figuring out where to start. If you’re used to planning in-person cultural events for your organization, you may wonder if you can cultivate the same connection online. With the right planning, an online cultural event can be a fantastic way for your group to […].

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 3, 2021

A year after the COVID-19 swept across the globe, the business events industry is seeing signs of recovery, but with extra costs such as rapid testing and other safety measures at in-person events. A slightly higher percentage of planners and suppliers described feeling exhausted and burned out in the February Dashboard survey than in January’s survey, but we can probably chalk that up to yet another month of enduring the COVID crisis — we’re coming up on a year now since the lockdowns began.

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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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MARCH 5, 2021

Story and Venue Search London’s survey of over 150 corporate event buyers gives a real insight into the current thinking around the timing of returning to live, the ongoing use of virtual and hybrid events together with plans for the all-important 2021 Christmas party season. Their key three key findings from the survey, which was undertaken after the Government announced the pathway out of lockdown, are: The return to live will be slow and steady: The above chart shows us that smaller events wi

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EventSource

MARCH 1, 2021

Are you getting married between the months of November and April? If so, there is the potential that your big day could be accompanied by a big snowfall! This shouldn’t be a surprise, we do live in the Great White North after all. But, before you freak out, remember how cute Phoebe and Mike’s wedding was? Well, yours can be just as cute, so long as you prepare properly!

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MARCH 1, 2021

Ready to set aside those snore-inducing lectures, and make your events fun and interactive?

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. Bringing people together from all around the world in the same industry to learn and share is essential for innovation. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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MARCH 3, 2021

After 18 years at the helm, Founder Maria Valentine has sold marketing and events agency, Yellow Fish, to newly-appointed MD – Laura Pace. Launched in 2003, the Brighton-based creative agency quickly garnered a reputation for delivering innovative event and marketing solutions – grabbing the attention of big-name clients and achieving the accolade, in 2015, of one of the fastest growing female-owned small businesses.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio.

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MARCH 1, 2021

Chicago’s Haymarket Books is a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher that works to highlight the struggle for social and economic justice. Their books focus on important topics like Black politics, prison abolition, Black Lives Matter, and police brutality. Though they’re primarily a publisher, they’re just as known for their engaging and thought-provoking events.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 4, 2021

Want the lowdown on technology trends and virtual events? In your inbox, every week. Rehearsals have always been critical for running successful events. And with virtual events, even more so. Everything that you do has to be choreographed. The more polished the delivery, the better your events are perceived. And the better the ROI for your attendees and stakeholders too.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2021

Organisers have confirmed that the festival is now taking place from 16-19 September 2021. Isle of Wight Festival 2021 has been moved due to the coronavirus pandemic The historic festival is now taking place from 16-19 September 2021 The line-up is not confirmed but the festival are aiming to bring back as many of the artists as possible All existing tickets will remain valid for September Refunds are available for those not able to make the new dates.

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Special Events

MARCH 1, 2021

With vaccine distribution hinting at a full return of events in 2021, it could very well end up being quite a busy season as the industry makes up for lost time.

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Stova

MARCH 4, 2021

Four out of five MeetingPlay clients report engagement as a top challenge for virtual events — but that’s only because they haven’t yet read our new guide to virtual event engagement. In this comprehensive, fun-to-read e-book , you’ll learn why engagement matters, break down the four types that are critical to implement in your virtual events, and get inspired by examples and ideas you can implement for your own virtual events right now.

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