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DECEMBER 8, 2020
If you want to elevate your organic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or paid SEM (Search Engine Monetization) capability, we’ve got two surefire ways to do it. Choosing the right keywords is critical to the success of your paid search campaigns, and there are excellent tools to help you achieve the desired balance of relevance versus […].
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 21, 2020
“Do you think my friends have PTSD?” This is the question Melissa Majors , leadership speaker and consultant, posed to Dee O’Neill , licensed professional counselor and founder of NeuroCognitive Fitness , after countless conversations with event industry colleagues who displayed signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—insomnia, hopelessness, anxiety, increased alcohol consumption, etc.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 21, 2020
As the business events industry — and everyone else — says good riddance to 2020, the editors at <i>Convene</i> consider the business events industry trends they’ll be watching in 2021. Many of the trends that were predicted for 2020 at the close of 2019 seem so far removed from our pandemic reality — didn’t we seem so innocent back then?
Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 23, 2020
So many in our industry have been pushed to their limits in 2020. Whether that has manifested in job loss, interrupted work/life patterns, isolation, grieving the loss of a loved one, unimaginable work pressure or needing to be “always-on” on Zoom or Teams, it has been a year of disruption unlike any we might have imagined. In spite of all the bad, there is also much that is positive for the next phase of association conferences.
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Attendease
DECEMBER 2, 2020
2020 has been a challenging year, but it was also a time to learn and experiment. As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals, so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts.
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DECEMBER 13, 2020
In 2020, virtual events took off in a big way. As the world went into quarantine and our ability to gather in person stalled, event creators and attendees found new ways to connect on Eventbrite. Even as in-person events have begun to return to the platform, we’re finding that the success of virtual gatherings has […].
GEVME
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Signing ceremonies have been momentous occasions for the participants involved. Traditionally, these events kick off with formal speeches from dignitaries, leading on to the signing on paper to the final photo session to mark the milestone event followed by a networking session with the participants. COVID-19 has disrupted the events industry and the way that events are organised, forcing the events industry to rapidly innovate and digitise most of its services.
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 9, 2020
With their first hybrid event MEET THE CHANGE, the German meetings industry association MEET GERMANY needed to deliver an innovative event format. The goal was to make change tangible, to trade key learnings from the past months, to bundle forces and take away fears. With this one-day event, which took place on August 27, 2020 in Berlin and online, the organizers proved that courage pays off.
Velvet Chainsaw
DECEMBER 3, 2020
In 2020, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors were more forgiving of our virtual conferences than they will be in 2021. They, like you, are all experiencing Zoom fatigue and will have much higher expectations for conferences this coming year — especially those they are investing their precious time and money. Don’t waste a good crisis. Use this opportunity to beta test changes that can be carried over to the next in-person conference.
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Attendease
DECEMBER 14, 2020
As the world of events continues to pivot, we see a rush of technology solutions popping with the promise of seamless virtual events. But most of the conversation is being driven by marketers who have an agenda, not actual event experts. We want to change the conversation by amplifying the voice of industry leaders who are on the battlefield, confronting the real challenges event planners are facing daily.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 14, 2020
One of the best and simplest ways to build active learning and connection into any meeting is to regularly use pair share. (See Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation , or Chapter 27 of Event Crowdsourcing for full details.) I’ve recently noticed that in some circumstances, trio share — pair share but with three participants — works better. Advantages of pair share.
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DECEMBER 22, 2020
After months of lobbying from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and a grassroots social media campaign, pandemic relief is coming for eligible independent venues and event creators. On Monday, Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill that includes a version of the NIVA-supported Save Our Stages Act — renamed the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small […].
GEVME
DECEMBER 3, 2020
There has been a lot of talk about what the future of events holds. And we have been contributing to the conversation with our thoughts too. However, the definition of events in these predictions tends to omit the exhibition format. We started thinking more deeply about the future of exhibitions after exhibiting at TravelRevive , the first pilot tradeshow to trial the newly developed ‘hybrid event’ tradeshow prototype for safe business events, safe itineraries, and digital enablers in Singapore.
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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
EventMB
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The economic impact of pandemic is exposing weaknesses within the hospitality industry’s meetings and events lines of business, but independent hoteliers have an opportunity to position themselves to thrive as events return. When it comes to generating new meetings and events business, hotels traditionally spend too much on third-party channels and neglect their own direct […].
EventTechBrief
DECEMBER 17, 2020
By Michelle Bruno. The third-party, face-to-face meetings industry has, by design, placed itself in a silo. For whatever reason—lethargy, existing infrastructure or the lack of a compelling impetus for change—it has developed a superiority complex. Meanwhile, another environment has emerged, courtesy of the Internet, where individuals can learn, network, establish relationships, buy and sell using digital platforms.
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 19, 2020
With 16 cookbooks, numerous awards, and a successful cookery school under her belt, it’s fair to say that Monisha Bharadwaj has turned her passion for Indian food into an empire. But for Bharadwaj, founder of Cooking with Monisha, success didn’t happen overnight. From her initial training as a chef in Mumbai to forging her own […].
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 28, 2020
There is a leak in the solar system. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post A leak in the solar system appeared first on Conferences That Work. No related posts.
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DECEMBER 8, 2020
You already know the basic principles of email marketing. Now, you want to take your event company to new degrees of success. Refill your coffee cup and take a few minutes to dive deep into email marketing with Eventbrite’s Lifecycle Marketing Manager, Dylan Farrell, who is charged with developing Eventbrite’s global lifecycle email marketing strategy […].
GEVME
DECEMBER 7, 2020
When the aim is to throw a good show and bring individuals together, you want to make sure you get it right. In this time and age, there are different approaches you can take to host an event. For social events where the goal is to inform, enlighten, create discourse, or even commemorate a particular day, you would typically host a live, face-to-face event.
EventMB
DECEMBER 2, 2020
As the eventual end of the pandemic finally appears to be in sight, event companies are homing in on the next phase for the industry: hybrid events. Event platform Bizzabo has now raised almost $138 million to fuel its continued growth in this sector. The company, founded in 2011, announced today that it has […]. The post Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How $140 Million in New Funding Will Help the Tech Firm Push Into Hybrid Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Expo Pass
DECEMBER 29, 2020
(2 Minute Read). 2020 was a year of adapting, reinventing, and coming up with plenty of creative solutions (mostly while talking to people on tiny screens). But even after all that, we still needed a hand turning our holiday party into a productive, and genuinely exciting, 2pm-4pm CST Zoom call. No small task. So we reached out to the folks at Moniker Partners — who launched us into the cosmos to solve an intergalactic space-crime… Team building happened… It was fresh and inspiring&#
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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.
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 29, 2020
You already know the basic principles of email marketing. Now, you want to take your event company to new degrees of success. Refill your coffee cup and take a few minutes to dive deep into email marketing with Eventbrite’s Lifecycle Marketing Manager, Dylan Farrell, who is charged with developing Eventbrite’s global lifecycle email marketing strategy […].
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Do you know what to draw? Perhaps — if someone has told you to draw it. Do you know what you’re going to draw? That’s a different question. It implies that you have some agency to draw what and how you like. Beginning creation. Picasso answered the second question like this: “To know what you’re going to draw, you have to begin drawing.” —Pablo Picasso, Conversations with Picasso by Brassaï.
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DECEMBER 8, 2020
You’re a social media maven, are adept with all the popular platforms and frequently dream in hashtag. But there’s always something new to learn. Social is a crucial tool for building community and acquiring new attendees. A good social strategy should do both. Here’s what else you need to know to master social media marketing. […].
GEVME
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) kicked off earlier this month, providing an innovative yet functional space for the global innovation and business communities around the world to connect, collaborate and network. . SWITCH 2020 featured a unique hybrid format that combined a 24-hours/5-days online platform with satellite events around the world.
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EventMB
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Happy hours have long been a staple of networking activities at live events, but they’ve been largely left out of the virtual scene. Now that more planners have learned to do without it, some are questioning whether it should be reintroduced at hybrid events. Somewhat ironically, the biggest reason to include alcohol is also the […]. The post Is It Time to Reconsider Serving Alcohol at Events?
Expo Pass
DECEMBER 22, 2020
(2 Minute Read). There’s a lot of reasons to fundraise…maybe it’s for charity, business, a local school, or even an art project you’ve been wanting to make. Whatever the reason, the virtual world has all the tools you need to connect with millions, and create an event that inspires people to pitch-in for a good cause. All it takes is a little bit of creativity, and maybe a webcam.
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Planning and hosting exciting events has never been more challenging, but bringing things back to basics can help. If you’re looking to uplevel your event business, it’s critical to make sure that you’re performing as best as you possibly can every step of the way. From drafting a production schedule to designing invitations, promoting ticket […].
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