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Normal is Over(rated) – For Now

Velvet Chainsaw

This is a guest post by Joy S. Davis, CAE, based on an email she sent to me after reading Lisa Block’s recent post, “I Am Sorry, But We Are Not All Fine.” Joy is Managing Director, Member Products, for the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. Not too long ago, I gently asked my Executive Director to stop opening her weekly columns to members with a depressing reminder of COVID-19 and how weird things are right now.

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Lockdown 2.0: What We’ve Learnt About Online Events so far

Eventbrite UK

By Joel Crouch, GM Europe at Eventbrite The UK has entered a second national lockdown, and in-person events are on pause once again. That’s a hard pill to swallow for an industry that has only just started reemerging with thoughtful, socially distanced event formats, which included a boom of drive-in events, safe Halloween events, and […]. The post Lockdown 2.0: What We’ve Learnt About Online Events so far appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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Virtual Events Are Not the Enemy — Superspreader Events Are

EventMB

The event industry is facing an existential crisis that may continue for several years. While many insiders bicker online about the value of face-to-face versus virtual, the task of going back to live events becomes more challenging. The culprit? Superspreader events. Let’s be honest. If you work in the event industry, it is not a […]. The post Virtual Events Are Not the Enemy — Superspreader Events Are by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Free Tools to Uplevel Your Event Business

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Planning and hosting exciting events has never been more challenging, but bringing things back to basics can help. If you’re looking to uplevel your event business, it’s critical to make sure that you’re performing as best as you possibly can every step of the way. From drafting a production schedule to designing invitations, promoting ticket […].

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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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He can only do Segar

Conferences that Work

How does what someone says about me myself influence my life. Who am I really? How can I be myself? What does it even mean to “be myself”? The school play. Educated during our teens to be total nerds , we had little time for anything but science and math at Dulwich College. So we were thrilled when our English teacher said we could put on a play.

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The Future of Event Security is Data Privacy

EventMB

Overcoming the risk of Covid-19 is the real dealbreaker for event safety in 2020, but what does handling this threat entail and what is the most effective strategy for doing so without neglecting other security concerns? All the pre-Covid security concerns are still relevant, but the ongoing pandemic has pressured planners to factor in a […]. The post The Future of Event Security is Data Privacy by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Coding Events Take Flight on Eventbrite as U.S. Unemployment Soars

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted people, businesses, and economies around the world. Over the past seven months as people have hunkered down in their homes and socially distanced, we’ve seen new trends emerge on Eventbrite, helping people through this unprecedented time. One recent trend we’ve discovered: a rise in coding and programming language events. […].

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Wedding venue management software: How we saved Hidden Barn Venue from spreadsheet paralysis and saved them 62 hours a month

Planning Pod

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues.

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How to Create Exciting Virtual Events That Will Engage Your Audience

Eventbrite UK

Once a niche aspect of the event industry, virtual events have become an integral part of daily life in a COVID-impacted world. And they’re not going anywhere. The best part of this online event renaissance? You don’t need a huge budget or previous event experience to create exciting virtual events. Over the last six months, […]. The post How to Create Exciting Virtual Events That Will Engage Your Audience appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Ticketmaster Leads Event Tech Companies in Screening for Tests and Vaccines

EventMB

Ticketmaster is looking at how to use its ticketing app in partnership with health firms and vaccine distribution providers to verify attendees' testing or vaccination status. What are the implications for events? As eventprofs begin to resume live events amid the pandemic, they've had to completely rethink most aspects of in-person gatherings, including F&B setups, […].

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Event Marketing Supercharged: Eventbrite Joins Forces with ToneDen

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We know that reaching new customers and building your community of ticket buyers is crucial to your events business. Our suite of event marketing tools has made it easy for thousands of creators to publish and promote their events all in one place. But today, we’re excited to announce a new addition that will take […].

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Q&A with Diogo Lourenço, Ticketing Operations, Brighton & Hove Albion FC

GEVME

In the fifth episode of GEVME’s Digital Event Series , we went hybrid. This episode was organised in a truly hybrid sense, which means the event was hosted in a hybrid venue, with a hybrid panel of speakers curated for our hybrid audience. . One industry which has been delivering hybrid experiences successfully to its fans has been the football industry.

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Online Tastings: British Foodies’ Answer to Lockdown Monotony

Eventbrite UK

Tastings. Heaven for culinary explorer types, and a unique way to educate your palate, expand your taste horizon, and entertain your tastebuds. They used to be somewhat intimate affairs in restaurants, wine cellars and distilleries, usually led by a gastro pro, like a seasoned Chef, Sommelier, or Chocolatier. The pandemic has, as with so many […].

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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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Why Destination Partners Are Crucial for the Return to Live Events

EventMB

Event planners have more to worry about than ever, but destinations can be an essential ally in the safe path to recovery: Their connection to the local community can translate to added layers of convenience, safety, and reliability. It has never been more important or more complicated for event planners to know what to expect […]. The post Why Destination Partners Are Crucial for the Return to Live Events by Visit KC appeared first on [link].

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Outdoor Venues, Social Distancing, and COVID-19 Compliance Plans: One Producer’s Tips for Hosting Safe In-Person Food & Drink Events

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Late this summer, Kate Levenstien was accomplishing something most food and drinks event planners couldn’t imagine happening in 2020: watching a live event she’d planned happen safely. How did Levenstien manage to successfully host her festival, given the nature of food and beverage events? At Seltzerland, a walk-through tasting tour of over 30 seltzer brands […].

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Presenters & Attendees: Creating A Smooth Virtual Experience

Endless Events

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. But people everywhere are still learning how to navigate all the tech aspects that go into it. While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Or rather, someone else. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees.

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#HereForCulture social media showcase from 16-20 November

Eventbrite UK

If you are running an online event, you may want to consider that the government’s ‘Here For Culture’ campaign is running a social media showcase from 16-20 November, encouraging people to get involved and consume culture online. Adding #hereforculture to your social media posts might help drive additional traffic your way. Looking further ahead, the […].

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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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Bauer Media’s B2B events business launches first virtual exhibition

Event Industry News

Bauer Media UK’s B2B Events business is this week playing host to its first virtual exhibition. Fleet & Mobility Live, which usually takes place at the Birmingham NEC, will take place from today until19 November with a new interactive platform offering exhibitors an opportunity to connect and engage with some of the UK’s most senior fleet and mobility decision makers and influencers.

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Events Industry Report: Reopening Updates, Restrictions, and Creative Safety Measures

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As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, in-person events — at least as we once knew them — remain at a standstill throughout much of the US. Some states saw a brief reprieve and relaxed restrictions in the summer, only to be followed by more stringent regulations as cases have continued to surge this fall. Making sense […].

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9 Virtual Thanksgiving Ideas Your Family Will Love!

Endless Events

2020 has been tough on all of us. Lockdowns, quarantines, masks, not being able to see our loved ones…it takes a toll. But human beings are nothing if not resilient! And while none of us wanted to go through the Holidays without gathering around a turkey with our families, we’ll have to make do. Much like everything else this year has thrown at us, this situation is far from ideal.

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Four Ways To Adjust Your Guest List if You Have to Downsize Your Wedding

EventSource

Couples who planned to get married in 2020 or early 2021 have had to drastically alter their plans for the big day. So, whether you’ve had to postpone, cancel altogether or are now planning a completely different wedding – you’re not alone. There are many restrictions currently placed on weddings and general gatherings, but possibly the most difficult to navigate is the guest list.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Keeping Your Teams and Attendees Engaged in Future Meetings

SmartMeetings

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly all of us are feeling fatigued by Zoom and similar virtual platforms. We are struggling to stay consistently engaged and motivated in the meetings and events hosted there. In the last Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, participants focused on innovative and creative techniques to keep themselves, their co-workers and their meeting attendees engaged and excited.

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Eventbrite Acquires ToneDen to Help Creators Attract and Grow Audiences — Through the Pandemic and Beyond

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Our mission is to bring the world together through live experiences. While the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged the events industry in ways none of us could have ever imagined, one thing has remained clear: our innate desire for human connection endures even in the most unprecedented circumstances. Building an audience and engaging ticket buyers […].

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Why Virtual Events Require More Planning Time

PCMA Convene

The ASTRO Annual Meeting’s virtual platform, 6Connex, mimicked the look of the event’s original host — the Miami Beach Convention Center — and allowed ASTRO President Thomas J. Eichler to greet guests upon their arrival. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, many event organizers did not have the luxury of time to plan in great detail how to move their canceled in-person event online.

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Event Genius unveil COVID-ready platform and new brand identity

Event Industry News

In August 2019, ticketing and event management technology platform Event Genius and the associated consumer facing brand Ticket Arena was acquired by Festicket. The companies set about a journey to become the most complete end-to-end live events platform for fans and event organisers alike. Today marks an important milestone in this journey as Event Genius launches a new set of products – egTicketing , egMarketing , egTravel , egAccess , egPay – and a series of new COVID-secure featu

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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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The Rebirth of the Wedding Industry in 2021

Special Events

With all of the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and its much-anticipated resolution, it’s natural to question what the industry will look like in 2021—and where your business fits into that landscape.

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Archives: The Events Industry Report

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Regulations around in-person events are changing rapidly. Below is an archive of past editions of the Events Industry Report, which illustrates how restrictions have changed from week-to-week. Click here to read the most up to date version of the report, which is released every two weeks and aims to help keep event creators informed about […].

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Toronto Wedding Planners Give Advice for Planning in the Midst of the Pandemic

EventSource

Do you remember the days when all you had to worry about was whether or not it was going to rain on your wedding date? How quaint, right? Well, not really. Even before COVID-19 came to town, wedding planning has always been pretty dang stressful. For 2020, couples and vendors alike have adjusted by embracing micro wedding and elopements , reduced numbers, postponements and a whole lot of patience.