Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Over the past nine months, many industry experts have proclaimed that meetings and conferences are forever changed and hybrid is here to stay. Meetings of the future will be improved and monetized by embracing the tenants of strategic product management. While I agree in principle, I think the future is so much more than hybrid.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Now, as vaccines continue to roll out and stadiums, arenas and ballparks gradually return to full capacity, brands are looking ahead to what sports sponsorships will look like in a post-pandemic world.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If marketing budgets intended for show participation in 2020 or 2021 were reallocated, or not spent, will corporations recall the good days and include your show in the 2022 marketing budget? One of the keys to growing sponsorship is to have senior leadership open doors. Double down on sponsorship.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

After the Sundance Film Festival took an all-digital format in 2021, 12-year sponsor Acura approached this year’s festival with a hybrid strategy aimed at reaching new audiences online while reviving its programming on the ground in Park City, UT. Then the Omicron variant came knocking, and Sundance, this year Jan.

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Attendease

APRIL 5, 2021

Because hybrid formats will likely be more costly to produce than a straight-up virtual event, it creates yet another barrier for event professionals to solve when hosting meetings and events in 2021 and beyond. You can have sponsorship packages that leverage both virtual and in-person components.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Hybrid events can work for many types of meetings and programs, including internal and external company events. Team meetings. Hybrid events can make more of a lasting impression than other meeting types because virtual content can live longer and continually be accessed and viewed. Trade shows. Training seminars. Greater Reach.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. You’ll not only relieve the production crew’s pressure of sticking to a tight schedule, but you’ll also improve the experience for your attendees as they’ll have time to take notes, meet up with other attendees and explore the platform at leisure. Want more ideas?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Plus, check out our list of the best virtual events and conferences to attend and be inspired by in 2021. Check out The Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps for Your Hybrid and In-Person Events in 2021. 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. The Best Virtual Conferences and Events of 2021. Dynamic Reach and Engagement.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

Event marketers have been challenged with how to pivot quickly and keep business going and pipeline numbers up with virtual events for now, and hybrid events in the future, as the pandemic will have a rolling impact on logistics, location, sponsorships and attendance. More : 6 Questions to Ask Your Virtual Meeting Platform Provider.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. You’ll not only relieve the production crew’s pressure of sticking to a tight schedule, but you’ll also improve the experience for your attendees as they’ll have time to take notes, meet up with other attendees and explore the platform at leisure. Want more ideas?

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Bizzabo

JUNE 11, 2021

Event sponsorships are a vital part to any event marketing campaign, but one of the hardest parts of securing the right event sponsors is knowing where to look. Even in 2021, there is no foolproof formula to guarantee sponsorship. Define the sponsorship criteria. Find companies with the resources for sponsorship.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After a year of adapting to virtual-only formats, many within the events industry are eagerly predicting that 2021 will be the year of hybrid events. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2022

In the 2021 Otus Assocation Exchange (OAX) survey , nearly half of association respondents said they have experienced a decline in membership numbers and associated revenue since March 2020. By leveraging digital ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, associations can tap into new revenue streams to increase their bottom line.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

A virtual event is conducted online (virtually), and attendees join from their computers or devices instead of meeting in a physical location. Before 2020, we used virtual meetings for everything from interviews and business meetings to on-demand exercise classes and webinars—and we still do. How to Plan a Virtual Event.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 1, 2021

The only problem is marketing in-person events in 2021 is a whole different story. Here are our top tips for marketing your hybrid or in-person event in 2021 and beyond. Smaller brands are making a big splash in 2021. Also, it never hurts to help small businesses as we all start to meet again. Think local.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

When the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) went virtual for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020, ASA’s Annual Meeting, one pain point the society made a significant effort to address will likely ring familiar to most organizations similarly challenged — the exhibit hall. 13-17 in San Francisco.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 25, 2021

Where to Apply Event Production Techniques in Your 2021 Hybrid Events. A remarkable event experience will create a deeper engagement with your audience, gain more buzz online and in the press, demand a higher sponsorship price, and boost your ROI. . Check out the Top 10 Hybrid Event Production Companies of 2021.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

97% of event professionals believe we will see more hybrid events in 2021. It’s hard to predict but here are some ways hybrid events could emerge in 2021. Micro-events are a great way for planners to meet their attendees where they are and provide more flexibility for people to attend the event. Source: Convening Leaders 2021.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the the American Society of Neuroradiology to recreate its already reimagined 2020 Annual Meeting as a digital event. Despite these realities, we still hoped that #ASNR20 could still be a live meeting. Putting the conference on pause and starting over again in 2021 was not an option. “We

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

According to expert predictions on hybrid , hybrid events truly are the future and a critical strategy for organizers to adopt in 2021. Hybrid Event Sponsorship. A network model features multiple concurrent in-person meetings that are connected virtually. Here’s a glimpse at what the hybrid events team will look like in 2021.

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Nunify

JUNE 7, 2021

Thanks to technological advancements and the growth and emergence of new technology platforms, hybrid events have transformed into a new entity with increased engagement and sponsorship opportunities for the event organizers. Attendee lounge, booking meetings, and other features enabled pre-event for attendee convenience.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

For Grey Goose, the cocktail serves as an anchor for sponsorship activations and hospitality experiences each year at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. To find out more about the evolution of Grey Goose’s US Open sponsorship strategy, we tapped Aleco Azqueta, vp-marketing at Grey Goose, North America, for his insights.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Virtual conferences allow people to meet without the level of risk that an in-person event would come with. Sponsorship Opportunities. An important component of many virtual conferences is event sponsorship. Sponsorships can provide much needed financial support.

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CadmiumCD

DECEMBER 29, 2020

To help you get the most out of 2021, we put together a PDF calendar to help you keep your year in order. This year will be a big one and we’re so excited to see what you do with your events in 2021. ” Do yourself a favor and review all the pieces of your 2021 events platform. Review Your Software Needs. Get a Demo.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 1, 2022

The multifaceted collab, which ranged from sponsorship activations to a companion podcast, proved to be a resounding success. Mutually Beneficial Event Sponsorships. And Cherry Bombe added value to its guests’ experience through touchpoints like the chance to meet “Julia” actor Brittany Bradford. “As It was a win-win.

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Socio Events

JUNE 7, 2021

Read on to learn what you need to know about hybrid event success by looking at five successful hybrid events in 2021. Here are some of our favorite hybrid events from 2021! Winter Workshop 2021. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) was ready for the challenge. What is a Hybrid Event? Register here to gain access.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This is a huge improvement in convenience compared to testing in 2021. . Pro Tip: Consider reaching out to a rapid-test maker for sponsorship (Abbott actually donated thousands of tests to CES). When safety is part of your brand, everyone will be a little more relaxed meeting in person. It’s a win-win for everyone.

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ePly

AUGUST 30, 2021

With so few hours in the day, it’s been impossible to attend all the webinars you may have wanted to, so that’s why we gathered together some of our best webinars of 2021. Association Event Trends for 2021. 91% said that it was valuable in meeting association members’ needs by having events. Hybrid 2.0 – A New Model Emerges.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

We’ve come up with 20 examples of virtual engagement activities, interactive post ideas, virtual conference ideas, and meeting engagement ideas to stimulate your hybrid audience from anywhere. Check out: The 2021 Guide To Virtual Conferences (And Why You Might Want to go Hybrid). Need the latest information on taking events hybrid?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite lively faux convention-center environments, virtual solutions don’t quite meet the standards or ROI of in-person trade shows. It will be interesting to see how virtual CES 2021 addresses these challenges in January. Virtual sponsorship success is not going to be dependent on your platform, prospectus, or sales skills.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2020

More Events Going Virtual: CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! Additional articles and resources: 45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company. I mentioned in my newsletter last week that the Consumer Electronics Show is going completely virtual in 2021! Event Brew – CES 2021 Is Going Virtual!

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

To amplify its partnership with the professional golf event, the brand activated a practical Comcast Business Pavilion to help tour sponsors and partners stay connected at select PGA Tour events throughout the 2021-22 season. Exclusive by Design: How Hospitality Experiences Drive Brand Loyalty.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Our company has undergone quarterly reviews, set company rocks, and is predicting what 2021 will look like. Additional articles and resources: Creating Year-Long Sponsorships & Establishing Partnerships. Meet John Pistotti! This quarter has already started off with a bang. Listen/watch more of this episode here. . ?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Robust content will both engage a virtual event audience and attract sponsors with a variety of opportunities, said Meg Fasy of fazeFWD Sponsorship Marketing during her session at the recent PlanetIMEX virtual event. Planners have readjusted their revenue expectations for 2021, and not in a good way. Slides courtesy Meg Fasy).

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Phase 3 (November 2020 – mid-2021) — Audience expectations are rising. Audiences expect interaction and some magic and fun, sponsors expect to have meetings, organizations expect to see ROI. Phase 4 (mid-2021, and from now on) — Intentionally designed virtual and hybrid experiences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, that theory went out the window and you learned how to write a virtual meeting AV RFP. Now, here you are in 2021 adding another cog in the wheel as you are tasked with writing a blended RFP for your upcoming event that will most likely include a hybrid plan for 2022. Planning a Live and Full Virtual Meeting.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 20, 2021

The most successful event to date was Studio Giggle’s collaboration with their client CVC Capital Partners for their annual investor meeting in September. Studio Giggle created a bespoke platform for them to host events for their sponsorship partners. The XR stage has since been used to produce numerous virtual events.

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