EventMB

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The event industry has had a tough go of it this year. Event professionals have all been affected in one way or another by the pandemic, and have experienced different paths to acceptance and recovery. Here, three eventprofs share their stories of struggle and success in 2020. Over the past few months, the event industry […]. The post Events in 2020: Stories of Struggle and Success by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 20, 2020

This article was originally written for the April issue of PCMA’s Convene magazine. The timing was right before the lockdown and a couple months before the 2020 social justice movement eclipsed. While things have changed, these tenets will hold true and the principles can be applied to other D&I conferences and events. After studying and consulting on several successful association women’s conferences, I can confidently say – they need to be very different than other conferences in your port

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EventMB

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Hybrid events require planners to attract in-person attendees without alienating virtual attendees, and to compete for the attention of a virtual audience in a saturated market. How can planners market their events to stand out and appeal to both groups? Event planners now face a new challenge: Their virtual offerings need to be compelling enough […].

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, event creators have worked hard to adapt to changing circumstances and develop unique content that engages people while keeping them safe. Brands have leveraged Eventbrite to organize and communicate their events while experimenting with new strategies. Since March, virtual events have become all the rage, and now they’re here to stay.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The meeting industry old normal is over, and many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a new normal. [See Part 1 of this post for an introduction to this point of view.]. What will the meeting industry new normal look like? One silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic , horrendous though its cost has been, is that it has forced us to think differently.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The learning curve for still-new virtual events is steep, and many eventprofs have struggled to profitably shift their events online. However, there are events that have not only succeeded, but exceeded their live event profits — here's how. Earlier this year, EventMB research found that many eventprofs hadn't yet cracked the code of profitable virtual […].

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Make a plan to vote through HeadCount here. With the US presidential election just two weeks away, it’s time to make sure that every eligible US citizen has a plan to ensure their voice is heard. In July, Eventbrite partnered with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that registers people to vote at events across the country, […].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Eventbrite’s built-in tools allow you to quickly get your business up-and-running with social distancing and safety measures in mind. In this Webinar we will look at some of the tools Eventbrite can provide to help you control space capacity, provide contactless ticketing and payments, and gather vital attendee information. We will cover: Eventbrites Safety Playbook […].

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Skift

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Artists perform in front of screens showing audience via the Zoom application during the first six-hour online music festival at a studio in Bangkok, Thailand. Skift Skift Take: Welcome to 0.1 version of the gold rush in the events sector, with dream specs for every tech investor on the planet. — Julius Solaris 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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EventMB

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Boomset's Virtual Event Platform is an all-in-one solution for live, virtual and hybrid events that includes registration, native streaming, exhibitor management, and engagement features. It lets planners manage every aspect of their event and allows for extensive customization. Here is our review. Boomset Virtual Event Platform: What Is It? Since early 2020, Boomset has […].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Team Hubilo is more than elated to announce their entry in the Event Tech Awards 2020 got shortlisted. The honor they hold is to be nominated for the ‘Best Pivot from Physical to Virtual’ category. This is their first-ever time participating in the ETA and what is more exciting is that the category is also new. The winners will be announced at the ETL live conference, which is also being held on a virtual conference platform.

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, event creators have worked hard to adapt to changing circumstances and develop unique content that engages people while keeping them safe. Brands have leveraged Eventbrite to organise and communicate their events while experimenting with new strategies. Since March, virtual events have become all the rage, and now they’re here to stay.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Need tips on running successful virtual events? In your inbox, every week. . Attendees are increasingly expecting more from the virtual events they attend today. They want exceptional content. They want engaging sessions and speakers. They want a high production standard. And they want to know that their time at the event is going to be worthwhile.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 19, 2020

You love your pets, but let’s be honest, having them there on your wedding day might not make sense – especially if you’re having an out of town wedding. So, if this is the case, but you still want to include your furry friends in your big day, here’s how you can do it without actually having them there. Cake Topper. Custom cake toppers are all the rage so why not include your furry friend alongside you and your new spouse in the place of honour a top your cake?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Creating Meaningful Experiences, virtually anywhere. 2Heads , the UK’s leading independent experiential agency presents EventHive, an intuitive, digital suite of tools designed by event professionals for event professionals. In constant development since 2010, brands such as BBC, Bombardier, Airbus and Scientific Games use EventHive to connect their brand communication campaigns to their clients.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 19, 2020

NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association, which owns and sponsors SHOT Show, will decide by Dec. 1 whether the trade show will go on in January as planned. (Photos courtesy NSSF). While many major U.S. trade shows have canceled or postponed in-person events through Q1 and even Q2 2021, organizers of the SHOT Show are setting their sights on a hybrid event scheduled for Jan. 19-22 in Las Vegas.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The world looks different after months of quarantining and social distancing, and it’s not just because we’re staring at the same couch cushions all day. All of us are interacting with brands differently than we did at the start of the year. COVID-19 forced companies to cancel their in-person events and host them virtually or employ a multimedia approach.

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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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EventSource

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This summer, Steam Whistle Brewery and the Toronto Wedding Collective ran an In Service of Love contest where couples who work in hospitality could enter for a chance to win their dream wedding valued at $60K. The winners of the contest were Arnell, a hospitality worker, and his fiancée, Youn Sun, who made it official at a gorgeous wedding at Steam Whistle.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The Green Gathering has been awarded £50,000 by Arts Council England as part of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure the award-winning Green Gathering festival has a sustainable future. The Green Gathering is one of 588 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support, with £76 million of investment announced this weekend.

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Special Events

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Once you've established your funnel steps, you can automate many of the lead generation strategies to nurture prospects and guide them towards a sale.

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Skift

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Skift Take: That whooshing sound in the corporate travel sector's ear. — Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 23, 2020

When you first start planning your wedding, you have an idea of what you want your big day to look like – unfortunately, your parents might have a different idea of what you should want… 1. Budget. When it comes to money, everyone has an opinion about how you should spend it. Especially if your parents are financing the wedding (or part of it) they will likely feel entitled to a vote when it comes to spending.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Raccoon Events, the company behind the award-winning National Running Show has today announced it will be taking its flagship event global with an expansion into the USA. The first in a series of Run Show USA events will take place in Boston, MA at the Hynes Convention Center on 29-30 January 2022. The two-day event, set across 75,000 sqft, will play host to some of the most inspiration faces from the world of running including Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, Susie Chan, Kelly Roberts, Camille Herron

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Special Events

OCTOBER 23, 2020

You don’t need to spend hours curating your social media feed to stay present and engaged online throughout the holiday season.

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Stova

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We’ve entered unprecedented times for corporate event planning. Although much remains to be seen, there are promising opportunities for event technology to help planners put “safety-first” in the driver’s seat for all events. As we plan hybrid events, staying knowledgeable of event tech trends that can augment everyone’s safety is essential.

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eventplanner

OCTOBER 17, 2020

The world won't be the same anymore. And instead of waiting for things to go back to the way they were, it's better to focus on finding creative solutions to the existing challenges. One of those challenges is how to keep your guests safe at your events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Regulator says deal between controversial ticket resale firms would harm consumers. The UK element of the takeover of ticket resale website StubHub by its rival Viagogo has been provisionally blocked by the competition watchdog, throwing the future of the controversial $4bn tie-up into doubt. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Viagogo, which pressed ahead with the deal despite a warning from the watchdog, must now address its concerns, potentially by selling all or part of StubHub.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Virtual Inspiration: 8 Extraordinary Virtual Event Examples That Will Inspire You. Webinars Suck: Not Another One! 6 Tips To Combat Webinar Fatigue. Wellness: Retreats For Event Profs: Do We Need Them? ? Learn about every aspect of virtual in our Virtual Events Handbook! As the sun sets on 2020 ???. This weekend, I sat with my best friend of thirteen years and watched the sunset over Lake Tahoe.

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