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Risk, Revenue Recognition and Recovery

Velvet Chainsaw

For well over a year, we’ve consulted with dozens of associations on their go/no-go event strategies. One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Over the summer and the fall of 2020, most organizations were able to make decisions six months out without incurring liability.

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On our different responses to adversity

Conferences that Work

We all have different responses to adversity, and none of them are “wrong” I write this post a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, sparked by the personal experience of an old friend, psychotherapist and author Nancy Leach. She shared the following: This was the journey. I thought I had successfully managed my emotional wellbeing through almost a year and a half separation from my daughter and grandson, who live in California.

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WTF is Hybrid

Event Age by Swapcard

I lead global sales at Swapcard and have been working in event technology for 7 years. I've dealt with some of the largest and most sophisticated event organizers across many exhibition and corporate clients. I have heard a lot of discussion around hybrid events and what that means (or doesn't mean).

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Event Attendees Are Cashing In on Crypto-Related Events

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Cryptocurrencies seem to be having one of their biggest moments so far. Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency company to make its stock market debut this week, valued at more than $85 billion. And as the price of Bitcoin continues to hit all-time-highs, those eager to get in on the action are turning to events […].

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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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Introducing to you the Next Generation of Virtual Events

GEVME

Last year took most of the businesses on a journey we didn’t imagine we would have to take. With all physical events coming to a stand-still, the year 2020 was all about survival or nothing. We have come on a long journey since then. All these years, we have been so used to having physical events, and the success it brought with it every time, hosting Virtual Events , keeping aside virtual one was out of the question.

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Has Virtual Event Data Raised the Bar for Proving In-Person Event Return on Investment?

EventMB

Prior to the pandemic, the folding of events into marketing departments added pressure to prove event success with the hard data that marketing teams were accustomed to seeing. The recent explosion in virtual events will undoubtedly amplify this trend. When it comes to the buzz around virtual events, most of the focus has been on […]. The post Has Virtual Event Data Raised the Bar for Proving In-Person Event Return on Investment?

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Simplify Virtual Experiences With Eventbrite’s Faster Zoom Integration

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In 2020, event creators like you hosted more than one million online events on Eventbrite. When we surveyed a subset of those creators in March 2021, the vast majority (94%) said they opt to use Zoom for their virtual experiences on Eventbrite. To make it even easier to connect Eventbrite and Zoom, we’re rolling out a […].

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Top 50 Virtual Event Ideas for your Next Online Event

GEVME

After experiencing a virtual event’s advantages during the lockdown, the demand for these events increased. While physical events are not going anywhere, virtual events have begun making room for themselves in the events industry. After having the option only to attend virtual events and conferences due to the pandemic last year, we realized it indeed isn’t so bad to have to sip a coffee curled up on the couch and watch an event.

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Creating Safe Events: How to Make Attendees Feel Secure This Year

Eventbrite UK

Many attendees can’t wait to get back to live, in-person events this year. But, although excitement is building, it’s important to remember that coronavirus anxiety is real. Some people may be worried about the health and safety aspect of attending an event – especially for large gatherings like festivals – while others may be concerned […].

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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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Is the Event Industry Facing a Brain Drain?

EventMB

The lack of support for event planners over the past 13 months has left many in the lurch over Covid, forcing planners to retool, reskill, and in some cases, restart in other careers. What will this mean for the industry as events begin to resume? The event industry has had a tough go of it […]. The post Is the Event Industry Facing a Brain Drain?

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The Event Creator’s Glossary of Event Safety Requirements

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Few industries have undergone the kind of upheaval that the event industry has recently. COVID-19 has prompted the need to establish completely new safety requirements for events, and understanding the terminology and regulations can be overwhelming. Plus, the constant flux in regulations can make it even tougher to keep up. We’ve put together a glossary […].

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How to beat Zoom fatigue at your virtual and hybrid events.

Expo Pass

We’ve all been in a Zoom meeting or virtual event where, at some point, looking at the screen becomes just plain exhausting. This is the Zoom fatigue. There can be a lot of contributing factors, but it really comes down to trying a lot of big things — like talking to a room full of people, taking notes, and pitching creative ideas — on a screen that’s many times smaller than a real life conference room.

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Pandemic Event Glossary: the Terms You Need to Know to Help Host COVID-19-Friendly Events

Eventbrite UK

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns brought big changes to all areas of life around the world. These were heavily felt in the events industry, where bringing people together suddenly looked a lot different. Since the events of 2020, events professionals have had to get even more creative. Creators have adapted to restrictions by moving […].

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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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Events Restart in Spain Despite Rising Cases: Can That Last?

EventMB

With Barcelona’s 5,000-person concert and Madrid’s HIP Expo, Spain has been revving up its event sector alongside its tourism industry. But even if events continue to receive regulatory approval, the country’s rising case count could derail plans. The Spanish government is stuck between a rock and a hard place: The industries that are most important […].

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Use Eventbrite Academy to Create Better Events

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Building a successful event is a multi-faceted process that requires selecting the right theme, building connections with sponsors, generating buzz, and ultimately selling tickets. Set yourself up for success with Eventbrite Academy, which teaches you how to use Eventbrite, how to sell tickets on Eventbrite, and how to plan events that participants love.

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The New Art of Booking Travel to Bring Together Remote Workers

Skift

Analytics company Hotjar uses NextRetreat to book its annual gatherings. NextRetreat Skift Take: The methods for booking a suitable corporate retreat these days still feel very experimental, with so many nuances to consider. But the rewards will be there for the platforms that get it right. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Here’s How Waitrose Has Finessed Online Events

Eventbrite UK

The magic of retail is in creating captivating experiences, so it’s no wonder retailers used to love holding in-person events to strengthen their relationship with customers. But, due to COVID-19, many brands have barely been able to open their doors to customers since early 2020. To keep the spark alive, businesses pivoted to online events […].

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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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Multilingual Video Platform KUDO Raises $21 Million to Help Interpret at Events

EventMB

Multilingual video conferencing platform KUDO recently raised $21 million. But as many platforms build automatic captions and translation into their services, where is that investor confidence coming from? Both established event tech companies and new startups have experienced a lot of growth and funding throughout the pandemic, and the momentum hasn't stopped.

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BOMB Magazine’s Biggest Takeaways After Pivoting to Online Events

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The Brooklyn-based cultural magazine BOMB Magazine is well-known for featuring interviews with prominent figures from the theater, the visual arts, and the music scene. This February, the magazine partnered with leading nonprofit publisher Printed Matter to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a virtual book fair. For Libby Flores, BOMB’s Director of Audience Engagement and Digital […].

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

SmartMeetings

When planning an event, we’ve always had to weigh factors, such as holidays and seasons, that helped determine the best time to host it. Now as pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated , we have to decide not only when to host an event but also whether to host it virtually or live. A question I’ve been hearing a lot recently is “If we host a live event , will they come?

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Eventbrite Further Deepens Integration with Zoom

Eventbrite UK

– Prepares for continued role of online and hybrid events in experience economy of the future – Builds on success of more than 1.4 million online experiences in 2020 – Expands two-way synchronisation, seven times faster Global self-service ticketing and experience technology platform Eventbrite has significantly retooled its integration with streaming video provider Zoom to […].

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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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Online Events Communities – Why Now?

ePly

Ironically, event professionals are an industry that is changing and an industry that never seems to change. Like many black swan events, there are often long-term changes to the way businesses operate and consumers act. According to a recent McKinsey and Company study, 90% of executives said they expect the fallout from COVID-19 to fundamentally change the way they do business over the next five years.

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Eventbrite Prepares for the Future of the Experience Economy with Retooled Zoom Integration

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Throughout the global pandemic, event creators on Eventbrite brought communities together in inventive ways, from virtual experiences to drive-in concerts and hybrid events. The live experience industry has evolved, and as the world moves closer toward reopening, we anticipate strong consumer appetite for a mix of in-person and virtual experiences post-pandemic.

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Loredana and Sal’s Gorgeous Wedding at Archeo

EventSource

Industrial elegance meets rustic chic design for Lordana and Sal’s wedding at Archeo in the Distillery. The couple’s dream wedding came to life with lush florals, bold colours, and delicate details. Captured by the talented photographer Jessilynn Wong. This is one gorgeous gallery that you don’t want to miss! The couple’s stylish photo session was a beautiful blend of modern sophistication and laidback elegance.

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How To Improve Event Engagement With Social Media

Event Smart

Organizing and managing events is not only an important element for the success of your Event, but audience engagement is the most critical aspect for the success of any event. It is important that people who come to attend your event must feel entertained and engaged from beginning to end of the event. Simply promoting […].

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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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Smart Tech: The One-year Anniversary of When I Almost Left the Industry

SmartMeetings

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was about mid-March when I came up from my basement office, found my wife in the living room and said, “You know, I think this could be bad.”. “The virus?”. Brandt Krueger. “Yes, but specifically for events. I mean really bad.” The E3 mobile phone conference had just canceled, and about a week earlier they’d pulled the plug on South By Southwest.

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Convene Is Counting on Hybrid Meetings Sticking Around to Fuel Its Recovery

Skift

Convene offers production support for virtual and hybrid meetings. Convene Skift Take: Convene CEO Ryan Simonetti thinks his new digital venture could morph into a $100 million-a-year business. His competitors may have something to say about that. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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How to Be the Best Destination Wedding Guest You Can Be!

EventSource

The general assumption when it comes to destination weddings is that they are less ‘formal’ than the traditional wedding. As such, some guests can often get a little lax on things like RSVPs, or showing up on time (and sober). It’s unfortunate that sometimes awesome guests can end up causing the biggest headaches for the couple. Here are some tips so that you don’t become the start of the cringe-worthy stories the couple tells at parties: Do… Understand that while attending a destination wedding

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