GEVME
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The manner in which events are being conceptualized in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is vastly different from what it once used to be. While all forms of in-house events have virtually stopped, live events have spiked like never before. Almost all events have been shifted to video communication services like GEVME Live , Zoom, Skype or Cisco Webex which lets users organize live digital events.
ePly
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Event planners represent their event and their organization — to vendors, their audience, sponsors, etc. — so whether you’re a beginner or seasoned, in-house or agency, professional development should still be top of mind. One thing that all event planners should have on hand is a quick bio. You never know when it’ll be needed! If you’re trying to figure out where to start, we’ve got you covered: check out this basic template to follow so you can knock out a professional biography in ten minutes
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eventplanner
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
When running a recurring event, you may discover that scaling is needed. Thanks to increased brand awareness and public interest, you’ll need to expand and grow your event. That’s good news, right?
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
There’s nothing like being in someone’s physical presence to ask questions and feel their vibe. Contessa Walker-Jackson, Exclusively By Tess. Virtual speakers totally differ from in-person speakers. There’s nothing like being in someone’s physical presence to ask questions and feel their vibe. In-person speakers tend to be more personable and more engaging with the audience.
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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.
Picatic by Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
As venues start to open back up under COVID-19 regulations, event organizers are looking for ways to follow guidelines while reaching their business goals and bringing live event experiences back to their audiences. But they’re facing a number of challenges that they haven’t seen before. With regulations on in-person gatherings rapidly evolving, being able to […].
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Eventbrite UK
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
As venues start to open back up under COVID-19 regulations, event organisers are looking for ways to follow guidelines while reaching their business goals and bringing live event experiences back to their audiences. But they’re facing a number of challenges that they haven’t seen before. With regulations on in-person gatherings rapidly evolving, being able to […].
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
The ongoing Pandemic has adversely affected the events industry. Most event organisers have had to rethink their ways, overnight. This sudden halt in the way business happens, as usual, has left event professionals and conference organisers nervous and unequipped to face the new normal. Digital events have become the most central point of communication between brands and consumers.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Taking care of ourselves – and each other – has always been important, but perhaps not as top-of-mind or impactful to our overall well being as this year. Throughout 2020, we’ve been faced with unexpected and emotional triggers from living through a global health pandemic, a significant civil rights movement, an important U.S. Presidential Election […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
While 2020 has seen a major shift in priorities, the issue of systemic racism is front and center. The event industry must do better, and speaker selection is an easy but essential first step. We looked at 150 events to determine how diverse our speaker panels really are. The work of operating more diverse, inclusive, […]. The post New Research Finds that Event Speaker Panels Are Still Not Diverse by Keneisha Williams appeared first on [link].
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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
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. Nigel Huddleston MP, parliamentary under secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage at the department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), acknowledged the proposed scheme during an interview within the recent UKickstart Event 2020, initiated by etc.venues.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Finding an online event platform that will work for your event can be overwhelming. Try using the five P’s to measure a platform’s worth. If you’re still sorting through the (seemingly) infinite number of online event platforms to find the right one for your next event, you’re not alone. Evaluating all the promises of enhanced networking, engaging content delivery, facilitated commerce, new sponsorship opportunities, and more can become a full-time job.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
If you have an event with multiple dates or time slots, you need to choose the setup that best fits your event needs before getting started. There are two ways to set up multi-date events. This article will help you decide which setup is best for your event. Multiple dates and times with different details […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Event sustainability enjoyed a surge of support in 2019, featuring both in EventMB’s Megatrends and as a theme in IMEX America 2019. While the pandemic has undeniably shuffled the priorities, it has created a promising chance to do better as well. Sustainable events have gained increasing traction over the last decade. How has Covid-19 affected […].
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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!
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Doncaster Racecourse has been told by local health officials to stop spectators attending its St Leger meeting after Wednesday’s opening day. “On the grounds of public health and public safety I have instructed the course to hold the St Leger Festival behind closed doors from tomorrow,” said Dr Rupert Suckling, director of Public Health for Doncaster.
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
I’ve been with Eventtia for more than four years, and during all that time, we’ve launched a series of exciting initiatives. Many thanks to the co-founders for putting up with all of my crazy marketing ideas! But there hasn’t been anything so breathtaking and inspiring than the project we’re cooking up right now in partnership with our friends from Spitche and MeltinLab.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The Fields Group worked with the Ritz-Carlton Aruba on a recent incentive trip that brought 38 participants, who enjoyed two dinners set up for social distancing on the beach. Incentive, meeting, and event planning company The Fields Group Inc. had an incentive program in Europe planned for a client in the fashion industry in early April. In the early days of the pandemic, the trip was moved to early September, Kelly Hulsey, director of operations for The Fields Group told Convene, but the ongoi
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Cadence’s event experience platform is an all-in-one event management software that aims to facilitate connections between attendees. Most recently, they've pivoted to focus on the virtual environment. Here is our review. Cadence Virtual Event Experience Platform: What Is It? Cadence is an all-in-one tool that supports event organizers from the planning phase through execution […].
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.
Planning Pod
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Wedding planning is a mixture of fun, excitement and stress, with an extra dose of stress thrown in when it comes time to do the wedding floor plan. Figuring out where and how to sit your chatty cousin, the feuding aunts and never-satisfied in-laws can be overwhelming. It might even have you fantasizing about running to the chapel and eloping. But before you go all Runaway Bride regarding your DIY event planning, try taking this three-step approach to organize, plot and arrange your wedding seat
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Company pages include their latest developments, business-volume stats, executive listings, and photos—a valuable resource for any organization looking for an experienced planning partner for in-person or hybrid events.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Leading online venue resource, venuedirectory.com, has announced a 35% growth in enquiry volumes for meeting space for the last week of August. Managing Director Michael Begley (pictured) explains: “August is always a quieter month for meetings and events enquires, but we’re in unusual times and to see a 35% growth is really positive news for the industry.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The practice of mindful movement, which can include basic and safe stretching, uses the body as the anchor of our awareness and can be guided seated or standing. A number of virtual events, including Symphony Talent’s Transform event , have introduced meditation breaks as a way to help attendees focus and provide some stress relief during the continuing COVID-19 crisis.
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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.
Stova
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
What’s better than new event technology that creates transformative experiences for audiences? As virtual event trailblazers, we at MeetingPlay are constantly innovating to create new solutions that not only boost attendee engagement, but help event organizers to understand the impact of their events. We want every attendee to leave our clients' events feeling like they have gained something truly valuable from attending.
Eventsforce
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Want the lowdown on current industry trends? In your inbox, every week. . The dramatic shift to virtual events has created all sorts of challenges for planners. From rethinking agenda design and dealing with new technology to finding interesting ways to keep people engaged. The new virtual event environment has also made the whole process of securing sponsors and exhibitors a lot more difficult – both in terms of providing value and managing expectations.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Showcase AVi have been successfully delivering Ascential’s World Retail Congress for 5 years. Up until six months ago the team were busy preparing to head to the ‘Rome Cavalieri’ in Italy to deliver the 2020 event, but due to current challenges and restrictions, this year’s delivery will mean a slightly different format and venue. The uncertainty of the pandemic meant that the event organisers needed to make the call to either postpone or cancel their events for 2020.
InitLive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Switching to a new volunteer management system doesn't need to be a daunting administrative task. Volunteer management solutions are built to help make volunteer data management simple, which means that the transition to a new system should be pretty straightforward. Whether you are moving from a free volunteer management system that only offered a simple volunteer recruitment solution or a more robust system, this article helps you start your transition.
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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!
Stova
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Thanks to COVID-19, almost every major 2020 event has switched to virtual. With this massive shift, event planners are coming up with savvy, creative ways to provide online experiences that match the "fun factor" of their on-property events. They're proving that just because an event is virtual doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun, engaging , and Insta-worthy.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Facilitator Sarah Michel (upper left) speaks during a Velvet Chainsaw webinar. NSA President & CEO Mary Lue Peck (clockwise from top right), NSA Board of Directors President Anna Liotta, and Sylvie di Guisto, who served as co-chair of NSA’s conference program for INFLUENCE 2020, participated. There has probably been no environment for event organizers more fraught for decision-making than the current world we live in.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Lancing College, an independent boarding and day school in southern England, appointed Neptunus to provide two temporary facilities which are being used as a canteen and an additional classroom to comply with the rules of social distancing. The facilities will be in place for six months until February 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic prevented students from attending school, but now that the virus is decreasing and the NHS Test and Trace system is up and running, the government asked schools to prepa
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