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6 Scenarios Necessary to Safely Return to Live Events

EventMB

As we slowly start to see a light at the end of this dark pandemic tunnel, and with the business world in turmoil, it’s clear that events will not be the same for the foreseeable future. In fact, they may never be the same. After nine years managing IMEX's social media and offering up his […]. The post 6 Scenarios Necessary to Safely Return to Live Events by Miguel Neves appeared first on [link].

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Future-Proof Your Events

Attendease

If you’re like most of the event management professionals we work with, odds are that your plan for 2020 has been completely derailed by the pandemic. Over the past few months, everyone’s had to scramble to turn a calendar of in-person events into a series of virtual programs. Now that the reactive phase is out of the way, how can you proactively plan your events and make sure that no surprises come your way?

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How to Boost Your Wedding Day Confidence

EventSource

If ever there was a day where you want to feel, and look your best – it’s your wedding day. A day where you are going to be the center of attention, and you likely want to feel as confident as possible. Here are some tips to help you feel your best and boost that wedding day confidence! Find a dress that fits YOU Since you’ll be wearing your wedding dress all day long, finding a dress that makes you feel great is key.

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Prioritizing Safety and Communication Are Key to Resuming In-Person Events

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As a physician who was once responsible for pandemic planning at the US Department of Homeland Security, Dr. Jeff Runge knows the challenges of bringing people together in the middle of a global pandemic. But he still thinks that, depending on local conditions, in-person events can be held in a safe and responsible manner. “There’s […].

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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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Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events

EventMB

Virtual events have not yet matured into the solution they have the potential to be — according to EventMB research, 40 percent of planners have been unable to organize a successful virtual event this year. The biggest roadblock? Engagement. There has been a lot of hype around virtual events since the beginning of the pandemic, […]. The post Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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What Are Some Super Creative Ways to Promote Social Distancing?

BizBash

You’ve got questions; we’ve got editors to hunt down the answers. Send questions to editorial@bizbash.com.

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The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online

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For many creators, the sudden shift to online events after COVID-19 was a leap into the unknown. “I had never even been to an online event before all of this,” says Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of global morning dance community Daybreaker. So for Agrawal and many others, it was a gradual process of understanding […].

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4 Ways to Leverage Virtual Event Design to Increase Engagement

EventMB

High production value — including quality event design — is incredibly important when it comes to matching live engagement online, which almost half of eventprofs struggle with when sourcing virtual tech. Here are 4 design ideas from recent online events to enhance the virtual experience. Virtual events have become more and more common amid worldwide […].

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55% of event and promo staffing agencies have 6 months left to survive

Event Industry News

The True Impact of Covid-19 on the Event and Promo Staffing Industry. Revealing the truth behind the impact of Covid-19 in their benchmark report, Liveforce gives a voice to the event and promo staffing industry. Following a survey sent to over 6,000 event professionals, this report measures the business impact of coronavirus, analyses recovery strategies and forecasts the future for UK event and promo staffing agencies.

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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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7 Ways Events Will Change in a Post COVID-19 World

Eventsforce

No one really knows what events will look like in a post COVID-19 world. With government guidelines changing all the time – and the looming risk of a second wave – it’s difficult to see how things will actually pan out over the coming year. Even when in-person events resume, the reality is likely to be that for a significant amount of time, attendees will be split between those willing and able to attend physically and those who will not.

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Template: Gain Valuable Insights Through Surveys to Send to Your Event Attendees

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We can learn a lot from our attendees. Taking their thoughts, feelings, and comfort levels into account is vital to ensuring the success of your event and business. Make it a priority to check in from time to time with your attendees, especially when so much is at stake in the current global climate. Below, […].

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New Research Reveals Covid-19 Impact Across Exhibition Industry

EventMB

UFI’s Global Barometer provides much-needed clarity for the exhibitions industry in a Covid-era defined by uncertainty. Which areas have been hit the hardest, and how badly? Here are the highlights. UFI’s biannual research project, Global Barometer, seeks to take the pulse of the exhibition industry and provide a detailed statistical analysis of exhibitions by area. […].

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Taking a Multi-Platform Approach to a Virtual Event

PCMA Convene

Andrea Faflíková, director of PR, communications and events/REEMEA for the LEGO Group, stands in a custom-made 3D virtual studio during a LEGO digital event. In April, Andrea Faflíková found herself in a position all-too familiar to many event organizers in the wake of the pandemic: She had to move a face-to-face event online in a matter of weeks. But unlike many other organizers, Faflíková — the Prague, Czech Republic–based director of PR, communications and events/REEMEA for the LEGO Group — d

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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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Interactive Gaming Experiences For Hybrid & Virtual Events!

Endless Events

Another week, another episode of #EventIcons! And since hybrid is one everyone’s mind lately, we thought we’d bring you something exciting. This week, we’ll be talking about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Yes – because even during a hybrid experience , you still have the virtual aspect! So it seems only fitting that we dive into a conversation about entertainment.

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Ticketing Strategies for Online Events: A Guide to Free, Donation, and Tiered Ticketing

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Online events offer an opportunity for event organizers to try out new things. Take June’s annual global Pride festivities, which quickly shifted online so people could still come together to celebrate, connect, and fight for change in the queer community — even in the face of COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, many Eventbrite creators have used this moment […].

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What Tech Needs to Provide to Make Virtual Events a Success

EventMB

Virtual events have been in the wings for a while, and some projected that the coronavirus was going to finally give them the lift-off they deserved. But are they really the saving grace that some are making them out to be? The results so far say no. In fact, 40 percent of respondents to a […]. The post What Tech Needs to Provide to Make Virtual Events a Success by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Event Companies Share Their Visions of Live Events in the COVID-19 Era

PCMA Convene

Business event professionals have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to virtual events, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking about a time when face-to-face meetings will be possible. Two event and brand experience companies, Freeman and Shepard, have created videos that demonstrate their visions of future events — particularly exhibitions — that can be created responsibly to not only engage live audiences, but keep them safe in world without a coronavirus vaccine.

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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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What’s your virtual events strategy?

Event Industry News

By Chris Powell, Director at The Event Expert: Online Event Management Courses and Event Planning Webinars. The truth is: Events appeal to our primal universal instinct, to gather together to learn, be entertained, celebrate and communicate with each other face to face…it’s in our DNA. While live events will never go out of fashion, many realise that they simply ‘must have’ a virtual event offering.

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Shari and Antonio’s Luxe Wedding at York Mills Gallery

EventSource

Talk about meant to be! Shari and Antonio first met at a mutual friend’s wedding: Shari knew the bride, and Antonio knew the groom and as fate would have it, the pair ended up sitting next to each other during the ceremony. They immediately hit it off and now they’re celebrating their own luxe wedding! Planned by the creative team at Swoon Events , the couple’s big day at the gorgeous York Mills Gallery is all about those timeless romantic vibes with luxe and elegant details.

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Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review

Endless Events

Here at the Event Tech Podcast, we’re always trying to bring you the latest news on all things related to technology. And obviously, technology pertaining to the events industry. While we’ve done reviews in the past, this time around we wanted to go further – hence, the Klik review. And what is Klik, you might wonder? Well, it’s a self-proclaimed software-hardware ecosystem that provides everything you need to manage an event.

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Networking and Gamification at Virtual Events

PCMA Convene

One event professional recently shared her thoughts on engaging a virtual audience through networking and gamification with the PCMA Catalyst Community. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion where one event professional shared her thoughts on engaging the audience through networking and gamification.

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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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Conference Networking with Conference Compass

Event Industry News

Live events are all about bringing people together. Whether it’s to get inspired, to share knowledge, or to do business, the human connection is the number one reason to attend events. At virtual events, by their very nature, this connection is much harder to achieve. With attendees joining from their homes or offices, meeting others, and having meaningful conversations, needs a little extra boost.

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Anna and Paul’s Luxurious Wedding at the Globe and Mail Centre

EventSource

All your rose gold dreams come true in Anna and Paul’s modern wedding at the stunning The Globe and Mail Centre ! With the help of the creative minds at Rebecca Chan Weddings & Events , the couple created a truly special evening that blended modern contemporary city vibes with timeless elegance — and a little bling. Captured by the talented lens of Elizabeth in Love , you’ll definitely want to check out this luxurious wedding!

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Lessons for The Great Interruption from Destinations International

SmartMeetings

Destinations International ’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference streamed over two days vividly illustrated the challenges and upside of the state of what the organization dubbed The Great Interruption—a pandemic , civil unrest , massive unemployment , a recession and a giant cloud of sand from the Sahara. The event brought more than 1,000 industry leaders together in St.

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UK Events Industry Warns 30,000 Jobs Are at Risk as Uncertainty Looms Over Restart Date

Skift

London's ExCel Center Heather Cowper / Flickr Skift Take: As of yet, there are no plans to immediately open the UK's trade fair and exhibition sector. The industry says it needs more clarity. — Rosie Spinks Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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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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New Hirehop rental software attracts technical event production specialists

Event Industry News

Sparq ?,? part of the? ? Saville Group ?, are technical event production specialists who create stunning live and online experiences at every scale through their unique 360 service, making them market leaders in the global events arena. The company recently adopted Hirehop as the rental software of choice to facilitate the comprehensive management of equipment and critical production assets.

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Free Registration for This Virtual Event Was a ‘Game Changer’

PCMA Convene

Complimentary registration for the American Society for Nutrition’s first virtual event contributed to its explosive attendee levels — which society thinks will reap dividends for its future events. When the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) decided to switch its live meeting scheduled to take place in late May in Seattle to an all-virtual meeting just 60 days before the meeting, the team of 10 organizing the event didn’t know what to expect when planning for a digital platform.

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Virtual Events Analytics: What Can Data Tell You?

Stova

You’ve heard the buzz among event professionals: Virtual events will never replace in-person events. That the future of the events industry is hybrid. We don’t disagree. But there is one aspect of meetings and events where virtual is coming out a clear winner: Data. Just think about it. Data has already shown us that compared to their in-person counterparts, attendance rates at virtual conferences and trade shows have skyrocketed.