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Can Socially Distanced Pop-Ups Help Bring Back Live Events?

BizBash

A group of event pros recently created a design-forward take on drive-by graduation and prom celebrations. Their next challenge? Brand activations.

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Hybrid Events Are the Immediate Future of the Event Industry

EventMB

Virtual events have gained a lot of ground in the industry over the last few months, and many of the benefits and best practices learned from successful applications won't soon be forgotten. Here's how to leverage virtual event strategies once live events return. Although countries are now slowly starting to loosen lockdown measures, the […]. The post Hybrid Events Are the Immediate Future of the Event Industry by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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How To Elevate Attendee Engagement for Virtual Events

Planning Pod

When most people think of the challenges of planning virtual events , their mind usually jumps to all the event technology they must quickly learn and put into action. And to be honest, the technological challenges of virtual events can be intimidating … although with some practice and solid processes in place, they are easily overcome. However, what often turns out to be a much bigger obstacle to hosting a successful virtual event is attendee engagement, and for one big reason: it is so much mo

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How Manny’s Moved Its People-Powered Meeting Place Online

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Emanuel Yekutiel envisioned a people-powered meeting place with a rich social activism component. Then he built it. Manny’s soon became a vibrant venue on the busy corner of 16th and Valencia in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. A combination restaurant, political bookshop, and civic events space, Manny’s brings in all sorts of individuals […].

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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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How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom

Conferences that Work

Why implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom? I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. Why? Because participants love these meetings ! Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A.

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The Five Best Online Training Courses for Online Events

Gallus Events

Many event organisers and event companies are seeking out the best online training courses for online events and there are a lot on offer. We have searched far and wide to find the five best training courses for online events. . We have five great options for any event planner who wants to re-skill to be able to run great online events. In selecting these courses we judged them on the following criteria: Run by organisations not trying to sell you something else.

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Nothing Can Stop the Dance Party: How Daybreaker Makes Movement Magic Online

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“‘We can’t live without Daybreaker.’” Radha Agrawal, the CEO of the effervescent morning dance party Daybreaker, heard this refrain over and over from fans around the world as governments shuttered gatherings to stop the spread of COVID-19. So a week after they were forced to shut down their international in-person events, Agrawal and her team […].

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What Events Make the Best Virtual Events – Video Tips

Planning Pod

Even before COVID-19, virtual events were a hot topic in the events industry because they offer the ability to reach a wider audience, save money on venue space and travel expenses and offer an overall logistically simpler experience. With the significant impact that the coronavirus and social distancing orders have had upon our world, the conversations surrounding virtual events have moved from a nice idea to a literal necessity.

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Eventbrite’s $146 Million First-Quarter Loss Signals Rocky Path Ahead

EventMB

Eventbrite announced a massive hit to its revenue during its latest earnings call. The news comes after the announcement of a substantial restructuring of its workforce that saw 45% of its employees laid off. What does the future look like for the ticketing giant? Eventbrite just reported a very painful quarter performance. Many analysts […]. The post Eventbrite’s $146 Million First-Quarter Loss Signals Rocky Path Ahead by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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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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The Five Best Online Training Courses for Virtual Events

Gallus Events

Many event organisers and event companies are seeking out the best online training courses for virtual events and there are a lot on offer. We have searched far and wide to find the five best training courses for online events. . We have five great options for any event planner who wants to re-skill to be able to run great virtual events. In selecting these courses we judged them on the following criteria: Run by organisations not trying to sell you something else.

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Charting a Path Forward, Together

Picatic by Eventbrite

Over the past two months, the world has been united and consumed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The massive disruption to the live experience economy has been devastating and relentless. The daily challenges can feel insurmountable and yet there is a bright light of resilience in our community. Eventbrite was founded with the vision of […].

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Work In with Jay Shetty

Eventbrite UK

Your body needs work outs. Your brain needs ‘Work Ins’. With over 1 million people tuning in to his meditations every week – author of “Think Like a Monk”, Jay Shetty has been a hugely popular global voice of calm during lockdown. In this 60minute Work In session with Jay Shetty he’ll be sharing: How […]. The post Work In with Jay Shetty appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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The 20 Questions You Need to Ask at the Tech Demo for Your Virtual Event

EventMB

While some areas are reopening gradually, many others approach the future with trepidation. Virtual events remain the safest option, and planners must find reliable event tech for a format that is, for many, unfamiliar. Here are 20 questions to ask to your tech vendor to help you choose the most appropriate platform for your next […]. The post The 20 Questions You Need to Ask at the Tech Demo for Your Virtual Event by Veronique Colombani appeared first on [link].

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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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If You Don?t Have A Virtual Event Budget? We Need To Fix That!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: All About That Money, Honey: How To Create Your Virtual Event Budget: Calculator Included! Live Stream Dream Team: How To Live Stream Your Event. ? Need more help with your virtual event budget? We’ve got you covered. Here is our free virtual event budget calculator. A Virtual Concert On Mother’s Day ??. This Mother’s Day was a bit of a challenge.

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University of Westminster Students launch digital internship to help event organisers

Event Industry News

With the many challenges of having had to move completely online in the current environment, University of Westminster’s event management students are here to help. The BA Hons Tourism and Events Management students are about to graduate. Currently, they are all looking for opportunities to apply their knowledge and the experience they have gained during their studies.

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How to Get Your Speakers to Say Yes to Your Online Event

Eventtia

Running an online event comes with a set of challenges. Apart from deciding the structure of your online event and the way you’ll organize the online sessions, you also have to “sell” the idea to your potential speakers.

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Managing the Virtual Experience [Free Report]

EventMB

As the industry continues to embrace the full potential of virtual events, planners find themselves with a new array of challenges. How do you keep remote attendees’ attention while they’re at home amid distractions? How do you deliver the production value people expect from a professional operation? How do you charge for an event […]. The post Managing the Virtual Experience [Free Report] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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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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The Events Industry & The Hub And Spoke Method Post-Pandemic

Endless Events

Recently, BizBash shared an article that proposed the hub and spoke method. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean? Let us paint a vivid picture for you: as a pandemic sweeps the world, the events industry suffers. But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events. And as days pass, there is only one certainty all of us can agree on.

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London Event Buyer surveyed on when spend will restart

Event Industry News

Venue Search London has some great up-to-date insights into London corporate event buyers’ sentiment around their event plans for the Autumn and Christmas seasons. You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill. You can see the main survey findings below, but it’s important to explain the Survey method before you look at the data here.

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Sarah and Andrew’s Country Chic Wedding at Cambium Farms

EventSource

If you’re a lover of rustic romance (with a dash of glam and grace), then you’ll definitely want to check out Sarah and Andrew’s breathtaking wedding at Cambium Farms. Orchestrated by the talented minds at Lovely in Lace Events & Co. , this country chic celebration has it all: vintage details, beautiful blooms, and down home goodness.

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Charting a Path Forward, Together

Eventbrite UK

Over the past two months, the world has been united and consumed by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The massive disruption to the live experience economy has been devastating and relentless. The daily challenges can feel insurmountable and yet there is a bright light of resilience in our community. Eventbrite was founded with the vision of […]. The post Charting a Path Forward, Together appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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The Ultimate Guide To The History Of Event Tech

Endless Events

We’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting the history of event tech! And what better place to do it than the Event Tech Podcast? Over the course of several episodes, we’ve covered everything event tech-related. From Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to cybersecurity for events and virtual event platform reviews , this podcast has done it all.

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Move from physical events to Channel Edge Online Events, quickly, easily and cost-effectively

Event Industry News

Event organisers cancelling or postponing events are missing out on essential lead and revenue streams that their traditional physical events would have provided. Channel Edge Online Events is here to help. Enabling event organisers to move their events online, whether agenda or kiosk based, this exciting new platform is easy to use, quick to launch and excellent value.

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5 Easy Steps to Create Awesome Virtual Event Breakouts

Stova

The word’s out - virtual events are all of the rage. Your biggest questions have probably been answered: “What platform should I use?”, “How can we keep the feel of a live event?”, “How can I make this work for me?”. Now that those big hitter questions are out of the way, you are probably in the thick of planning the details surrounding every aspect of your event.

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3 Innovative Ways Industry Groups are Going Virtual

SmartMeetings

When precautionary measures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic made large conferences “impracticable” (as they say in force majeure clauses), some industry leaders got creative. The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE), Destinations International and IMEX Group are pioneering new ways to ensure that guests remain connected and are still able to hear from speakers and industry partners in real time.

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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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The Big News on ‘Micro Weddings’

Special Events

In the wake of the COVID crisis, wedding expert Emily Sullivan shares ways fellow planners can design successful "micro weddings.

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COVID safe event solutions introduced by fielddrive

Event Industry News

The ‘new normal’ for events requires solutions that allow organisers to comply with a set of fast developing regulations and safety measures that differ by region and type of event. fielddrive’s vast experience in crowd management, access control and facial recognition has allowed it to rapidly develop a portfolio of covid safe event solutions. In line with UFI’s recently published Global framework for reopening exhibitions and B2B trade events post the emergence from COVID-19 , fielddrive has d

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What is the difference between 360 and VR Live Streaming?

Oveit

We’re all used to the natural ways in which we perform things such as in-person interactions, tasks that require us to be physically […]. The post What is the difference between 360 and VR Live Streaming? appeared first on Oveit.com.

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