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The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events

EventMB

The events industry reeled as large-scale gatherings were shut down, and they will likely be among the last activities to reopen. Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry. Most locations still have an outright ban on anything more than the smallest […]. The post The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Monetizing Your Virtual Conference When Competing with Free

Velvet Chainsaw

If you’re inbox is anything like mine, you could spend a good portion of our day consuming webinars, virtual events and networking in Zoom or Facebook Messenger Happy Hours. We’re on content overload and it’s only going to get noisier as the pandemic lingers. The dynamics that we’re seeing impact conferences and their business models are very similar to the Freemium movement we experienced way back in 2009.

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How to Plan Virtual Events – Ideas for Amazing Online Experiences

Planning Pod

Virtual events have been around for more than a decade now, but until the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, they were often more a novelty than a necessity for most event industry professionals. Now the global shutdowns triggered by COVID-19 outbreaks have forced many of us to reconsider our understanding and opinion of and need for live online events, mainly because they are the only viable option to reach attendees and continue connecting with our audiences.

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Finding Community Online in the Age of COVID-19

Picatic by Eventbrite

If you’ve ventured outside anytime in the last few weeks, chances are that the desolate scene beyond your front door is a bit unsettling. But know this: Even though folks aren’t congregating in person (in accordance with stay-at-home orders the nation over) the online world is an entirely different subject. Across the web, a diverse […].

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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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The Technology That Can Make Events Possible in a Pandemic

EventMB

As many countries announce the easing of lockdown measures, many event professionals wonder when we will meet again. Technology will make some events possible. Here is an overview of what to keep an eye on. The current outlook for the event industry is a complex one; the new normal of events looks challenging. Venues […]. The post The Technology That Can Make Events Possible in a Pandemic by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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How This Annual Gala Used Eclectic Decor to Keep Things Fresh

BizBash

Held before the museum's temporary closure due to COVID-19, the California Science's Center's annual Discovery Ball shook things up with two out-of-the-box themes and a new after-party layout.

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Gather ‘Round Your Screen: Online Events are the Live Experiences of Now

Picatic by Eventbrite

COVID-19 has ground the Live Experiences economy to a halt. However, our timeless need for human connection remains as strong as ever. Eventbrite has seen a significant shift in consumer behavior with a 9x increase in searches for “online events” on our platform as people are craving ways to connect. With a 1,000+% year-over-year rise […].

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New Roles Are Emerging for Virtual Events

EventMB

The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly disrupting the events industry, and virtual events appear to be the only immediate way forward. However, the terrain is still quite unfamiliar to many, and the format presents new challenges. New roles are emerging among event professionals to ensure the success of these events. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked […].

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Virtual Event Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid Doing!

Endless Events

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. And that will, invariably, lead to a few mishaps. There are still plenty of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual events. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual e

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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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#ThrowbackThursday: 10 Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas from the Met Gala

BizBash

While fashion's biggest night of the year has been postponed due to COVID-19, we're still celebrating with a look back at 10 of the event's most steal-worthy event design moments over the years.

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5 Fatal Flaws of Virtual Events — And How to Avoid Them

PCMA Convene

Without a clear purpose or business plan — among other issues — your digital event achieve the results you wanted. Don Neal. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, by now, you have either canceled or rescheduled your 2020 live event, are keeping a close watch on it as the date nears, or decided to launch a new virtual or hybrid event. Regardless of which of these options you’re pursuing, you will need to have the capabilities to deliver a virtual event in the future, and most likely forevermor

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Competing Event Industry Players Ditch Rivalries to Fight Covid-19

EventMB

In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak ravaged the events industry, event professionals around the globe are uniting to join the fight against Covid-19. Competitors become collaborators as lending a helping hand might be the lifeline they need to weather the storm. The events industry has been one of the hardest hit by the […]. The post Competing Event Industry Players Ditch Rivalries to Fight Covid-19 by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Hotels Using Virtual Tours to Woo Corp Travel Managers

Skift

The Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown, as viewed on 3D platform Matterport. Matterport Skift Take: Whether it's Zoom, FaceTime or VR, it's essential that hotels continue offering site visits to travel managers and meetings planners to plan for growth in the coming months. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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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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Top 8 Virtual Event Concerns (& How To Solve Them)

Endless Events

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Here at Endless, we’ve been on a quest. A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. And during this journey, we’ve already covered some relevant topics. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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4 Simple Ways to Show Your Support to the Wedding Industry During the Pandemic

EventSource

As many couples are being forced to postpone their weddings, vendors in the special event industry – composed almost entirely of artists, solopreneurs, and small business owners – have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For most vendors, their main source of revenue is generated through the summer wedding season, meaning that many rely on just a few short months to support themselves and their families.

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Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital

PCMA Convene

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. As we move into May, the immediate future of live events remains uncertain. Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster.

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Does Virtual Networking Really Work?

Stova

It’s the question we have all been thinking. The event industry has been turned upside down, events that take months, even years to plan have been postponed or cancelled, and virtual platforms are all the rage, claiming they can be just as good as the real thing.

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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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Remote Work: Is It Helping Or Hurting The Events Industry?

Endless Events

Remote work is the new normal. And not just for the events industry, but for many people around the world. The current state of things surrounding the global pandemic forced companies to take quick action. In many ways, remote work can be a blessing. It affords more freedom, a better balance between personal and professional life, and overall more productivity.

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The Future of Meetings Starts with Rebuilding Trust

SmartMeetings

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Those steps, and others, will be necessary to both reduce risk and assure transient travelers and event groups that safety is everyone’s top priority, according to more than 300 participants in the first-ever virtual Financial & In

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How to market a Virtual Event

Oveit

Just like in-person experiences, virtual events also need a powerful marketing campaign. While many principles remain unchanged and are to be applied just […]. The post How to market a Virtual Event appeared first on Oveit.com.

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Music Venue Trust launches #saveourvenues campaign

Event Industry News

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced a new campaign #saveourvenues, in response to the continued economic threat to over 500 grassroots music venues throughout the UK. Following on from the launch of their Grassroots Music Venues (GMV) Crisis fund last month, #saveourvenues is aimed at artists, music fans and the wider music industry and aims to raise both money and awareness. .

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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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How To Build Brand Loyalty For Your Event

Endless Events

It’s time for another episode of #EventIcons – this time, about how to build brand loyalty for your event! Especially now that everything in the industry is so uncertain, this topic gains importance. Because we assume that you’re either learning about virtual events or figuring out how you can turn your in-person experience into a virtual one.

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Host Live Event with Explara

Explara

The world has already embraced Zoom for hosting live events. With Zoom integration, Explara customers can now automate everything that is needed to host an online/Live event. Why Live Events? Hosting a live event is much easier vs. traditional in-person/offline events. We at Explara have been serving customers for a decade, and we know how […].

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#SeattleLives Pivots Toward the Community During COVID-19

PCMA Convene

PNTA, a Seattle-based events company partnered with CANVAS Event Space to create a live-streaming sound stage its calling #SeattleLives. In early March, when Gov. Jay Inslee banned events of more than 250 people in the state of Washington, Ryan Grulich, the business development manager at Seattle-based event production company PNTA, said he “could read the tea leaves.

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Daniela and Andrei’s Sweet Wedding at Steam Whistle Brewery

EventSource

Daniela and Andrei’s big day blends contemporary chic with a little rustic romance, and the results are incredible. Set at the industrial-chic Steam Whistle Brewery and planned by the creative minds at Blush & Bowties , this wedding is filled with beautiful touches, tons of personality, and memorable moments. Shot through the creative lens of Jacqueline James Photography , you’ll definitely want to check out this Pin-worthy gallery.

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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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We’ll Meet Again: Kevin Iwamoto, Chief Strategy Officer, Bizly

MeetingsNet

The industry influencer, author, and educator knows that the meetings and events industry will adapt, but hopes that surviving the new normal won’t mean an end to creativity. Hawaiian-born Kevin Iwamoto has worked in almost every aspect of meetings and events, from procurement to consulting. Spreading the word on the financial impact of the industry and lobbying to protect it is high on his list of priorities for the future.

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EventWell launches #step300k Challenge for the Event Industry as part of National Walking Month and Mental Health Awareness Week in May

Event Industry News

EventWell Ltd, the charitable social enterprise, educating and campaigning for better mental health and wellbeing in the events industry, is delighted to announce the launch of a new fitness and wellbeing challenge for the Event Industry. The #step300k challenge aims to encourage and motivate event professionals to be looking at their fitness levels during the lockdown and the longer term by setting a target of 10,000 steps a day.

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Hacking Digital Event Solutions

PCMA Convene

At Socio’s EventHack2020, four teams brainstormed ways to engage online audiences and attract sponsors at digital events. As many event strategists take their canceled face-to-face events online for the first time during the COVID-19 crisis, they have many questions about venturing into this uncharted territory. During event-app company Socio’s EventHack2020 on April 15, 16 hackers from organizations like Zoom and Pinterest were placed into four teams to brainstorm solutions for digital events.