Glisser
MARCH 8, 2021
March 8th is International Women's Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It's a day of celebration, awareness and gratitude, and also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight and thank some of the most empowering and influential women in the global events industry today.
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MARCH 11, 2021
For a long time, in-person fairs have brought people together from different companies, locations, and even industries to allow them to network and explore career opportunities. Lately, COVID-19 restrictions on in-person gatherings have required these events to go virtual. Creators learned that shifting to a virtual environment involved many challenges, but fortunately, creating an interactive […].
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PCMA Convene
MARCH 10, 2021
The virtual site tour for Excel London features a series of videos for different venues within the complex. Watch a video combining several of those further down in the story. After a year spent moving in-person events to digital platforms and monitoring the shifts in the feasibility of meeting in person, the timelines for holding safe in-person meetings in the future are slowly coming into focus.
Conferences that Work
MARCH 8, 2021
I’d like to be clear that I don’t hate in-person meetings , despite what some have been posting recently on a Facebook group for meeting professionals: “Often wondered why so many on this feed hate live events.” “It is my opinion that this group does not support any in-person meetings or gatherings of any kind…” ” I am sad to see so many industry giants verbally destroying our industry – apparently with glee.” Let’s explore what’s
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Endless Events
MARCH 12, 2021
Sometimes, one has to look on the bright side of things. From the ashes of the destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new opportunities emerged. The world learned how to stay connected when being isolated was a requirement. People came together in extraordinary and unprecedented ways even though, technically, that wasn’t possible. And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology.
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Skift
MARCH 10, 2021
JW Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. JW Marriott Skift Take: The pent-up demand is real, but over time traditional notions of the corporate retreat may change. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.
Event Industry News
MARCH 11, 2021
London’s Business Design Centre opens it’s doors this week as a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination facility. Run by UCLH, people in the current priority groups will be the first to be vaccinated at the centre as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Business Design Centre, based in the heart of the London Borough of Islington, normally plays host to around two hundred and fifty events each year, welcoming almost one million visitors through its doors.
Endless Events
MARCH 9, 2021
Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. But according to today’s #EventIcons guest, it’s high time we stop reminiscing about the past and start planning for the future! Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk.
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MARCH 9, 2021
The short video based social media phenomenon, TikTok, has grown exponentially over the last year. It boasts 100 million active users in the U.S. and hundreds of millions more across the globe, and businesses are waking up to its potential. According to Eventbrite data, TikTok is serving much more than viral trends, dances and Millennial […].
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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
MeetingsNet
MARCH 12, 2021
One hotel exec’s advice for keeping an eye on the health of a conference venue. With travel at a virtual standstill over the past year, hotel properties are going through tough times. As meeting bookings resume, planners need to do their due diligence to ensure that their property of choice will be operating—and delivering service levels that meet expectations.
Event Industry News
MARCH 8, 2021
One of Barcelona’s top music venues will hold a concert for 5,000 people later this month after no COVID-19 cases were reported at a pilot project using same-day testing. No social distancing will be required at the show, headlined by Spanish indie band Love of Lesbian, and concert-goers will be able to buy drinks, said organizer Festivals per la Cultura Segura, whose name translates as Festivals for Safe Culture.
ePly
MARCH 10, 2021
It’s March again, which means it’s officially been one year since COVID arose and changed life as we knew it. That’s right, it’s been twelve whole months of social distancing and staying home — twelve months! We’ll be the first to say this past year has felt like a blur. Living in a constant state of uncertainty is tiring, and it’s more than ok to admit that it was (and still is) a lot to handle at times!
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MARCH 11, 2021
A year after the pandemic forced in-person events to halt, things are finally looking up. The question is: When can live events safely return? And how will you know when it happens, and what should you do to catch the high demand for in-person events? Eventbrite is already seeing the demand for in-person events manifest […].
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 10, 2021
You have planned a big online event. Now you need to market it and entice people to come to your event. A killer virtual event description is necessary to convince people to attend your event. Without this, no one will know your event is taking place. What are some ways to write an effective event description that will drive event attendance? Below are eight tips to keep in mind while creating your online event description. 1.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support. Recently, three heavy-hitters in trade show production and leaders behind a trio of fashion events teamed up to hold a groundbreaking co-located expo, whichserves as a case stud
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 12, 2021
A year after the pandemic brought in-person events to a halt, things are finally looking up. The question is: when can live events safely return? How will you know when it happens? And what should you do to catch the high demand for in-person events? Eventbrite is already seeing the demand for in-person events manifest […]. The post Resources Event Creators Need to Prepare for the Return to Live Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
EventSource
MARCH 10, 2021
Julia and William’s beautiful big day was unique in all sorts of ways. Because the wedding happened on a leap day in February the couple went with the theme Leap into Love , and thanks to their amazing planner, Art of Celebrations , the style and details of their wedding at the stunning Chateau Le Parc practically leaps off the page too. It was also a very special wedding – for the couple, their guests, and all the vendors – although no one knew it at the time, this was one of the final we
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.
Endless Events
MARCH 11, 2021
By now, you must have heard the big news: a lot of states have started lifting COVID restrictions. Things are going back to normal at last! Or are they? The Brew Crew is wary. Even with as many as 2 million people vaccinated in a day in the US, the events industry is still far from organizing post-COVID events. Join Dustin, Nick, Will, and Thuy as they discuss restrictions, vaccinations, and what the future might hold for the events industry in the wake of recent news.
Event Industry News
MARCH 11, 2021
Digital marketing agency Patch has revealed that its clients have seen an average 294% increase in enquiries in the week following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 22 nd February. An assortment of venues from across London saw a large uptick in enquiries for both corporate and private events after the news, with some seeing increases as high as 550%.
Skift
MARCH 8, 2021
Skift Take: Covid-19 has shaken up the meetings and events industry. But with preparation and quick action — and safety top of mind — Houston First Corporation has set up the city for a bumper calendar of events in 2021 as the country looks toward recovery from the pandemic. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventSource
MARCH 9, 2021
If you’re looking how to do simple-yet-sophisticated right, look no further than Jessie and Jess’ intimate ceremony. The couple, who met at a mutual friend’s birthday back in the summer of 2013, got engaged in March 2019. Jess had rose petals leading a path from the front door and music playing for when Jessie came home, and when she walked upstairs, she found Jess with roses and a ring.
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 11, 2021
Note : Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D., chairman of ROI Institute, penned this primer on measuring meaningful outcomes along with Joe Fijol, DMCP, founder of ETHOS Event Collective. Today, meeting and event planners are pressed to do more with less while being expected to raise the bar on experiences year-over-year. In addition, they’re asked to achieve a variety of goals for a range of stakeholders and prove the value of their meetings or events.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
As recognized by industry awards, media publications, and customer review sites, InEvent is the leading software for virtual and hybrid events. Being an all-in-one platform, InEvent encompasses the entire attendee journey. From registration and ticketing, to live engagement and networking, to post-event reporting and analytics, InEvent has all the tools you need to produce an outstanding event.
Expo Pass
MARCH 10, 2021
Let’s get right to the point, one of the most important aspects of a hybrid event is going to be the venue. It’s the place most responsible for ensuring that everyone; the people attending in-person, the people on the stage, and the people on their laptops — all feel like they are part of the same conversation. No small task. Luckily, venues across the country now have the technology, and planning, to create quality experiences for all types of in-person and virtual attendees.
Stova
MARCH 11, 2021
The world has a funny w ay of surprising us and showing us who we are, sometimes. The events industry is a perfect example of this. Events – something that seems completely evergreen, untouchable, classic – was arguably one of the first global industries to be impacted by COVID-19. Yet, it’s somehow still standing and thriving in the face of all of this hardship.
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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!
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 11, 2021
For a long time, in-person fairs have brought people together from different companies, locations, and even industries to allow them to network and explore career opportunities. Lately, COVID-19 restrictions on in-person gatherings have required these events to go virtual. Creators learned that shifting to a virtual environment involved many challenges, but fortunately, creating an interactive […].
Event Industry News
MARCH 11, 2021
Dan Schofield studied event management in Leeds. He went on to work for Salford City Council before moving to the Middle East with QMDI. Dan came back to the UK for a job as advance project manager with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic torch relays. Then, chronologically, he was head of event delivery and finishes manager at the Tour de France 2014, head of ops with Manchester City and head of venue operations across town at Manchester Utd.
eventplanner
MARCH 7, 2021
In the upcoming months, you’ll see people talking about hybrid events more and more. And although it’s not a new concept, we’re only now starting to realize its real potential.
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