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JUNE 18, 2020
Although it seems as if people around the world would have put their love lives on pause while social distancing, we’ve found just the opposite on Eventbrite. In fact, as we sifted through data and trends on our platform related to dating, marriages, and weddings, we found people are actually using this quarantine time to […].
EventSource
JUNE 26, 2020
As restrictions ease and our social bubbles start to expand, we will once again be able to get excited about weddings! If you’re planning on getting married ASAP, you may still need to limit the amount of people that are invited to the event – and while at first that may seem disappointing, there are some unexpected perks to an intimate wedding that you may not have thought of!
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Bizzabo
JUNE 27, 2020
For Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, we’re coming together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This list provides a comprehensive view of LGBTQ events to attend throughout the year. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components to a highly engaged and innovative organization. That’s why driving change, making the world more inclusive, and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices is more important than ever in our communities and our workplaces. 2020 marks the 51st anniversar
EventMB
JUNE 30, 2020
Eventtech never kept its promise to change events forever. Now that events are only happening online, we are witnessing a seismic market shake-up. What does the future look like? Five years ago, Johnny Boufarhat had a severe reaction to a medication he was taking. It got so bad, he was forced to stay home for […]. The post Event Technology As We Know It Is Over: Here’s What’s Next by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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Conferences that Work
JUNE 29, 2020
I’ve been noticing a strange trend, ever since COVID-19 caused just about all bread and butter meetings to vanish. Suddenly, people are calling the meetings we’re holding these days virtual meetings. In the immortal words of Bob Newhart. Stop it! Virtual. I’m sorry, but when I think of a virtual meeting, this comes to mind…. …together with content like this….
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JUNE 9, 2020
The first Pride was a riot, led by trans women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. “We celebrate Pride because of the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a six-night series of demonstrative, violent protests that occurred between the LGBTQ community and the police, led by black and brown trans folks,” says Michael Venturiello, […].
GEVME
JUNE 15, 2020
In our first episode of Digital Event Series , we discussed how to start running a virtual event with Ed Nedin, the founder of Geekle.us , where Ed shared his first ever experience of organizing an event. Interesting, that Ed had never organized events before. Since our last meeting, Ed held his second grander event, Node.js Global Summit 2020. It took part on the 30 th of May and gathered more than 10,000 registrations.
EventMB
JUNE 25, 2020
A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses. Here is a list of events moving forward in the third and fourth quarter of 2020, and early 2021. Countries and states are reopening and some areas, recognizing the importance of large professional events to the global […].
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 16, 2020
As many associations wrestle with decisions for their fall conferences and shows, the question on everyone’s mind is, if you build it, will they come? Join this interactive webinar to learn how organizers of two very large events—one a trade association and the other professional—are tackling, planning and preparing for this fall. They have two scenarios in mind: hybrid or virtual?
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Eventmobi
JUNE 23, 2020
Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Once we resume a sense of normalcy post-COVID, the advantages of saving on travel & accommodation expenses; and the ability to have more delegates and attendees by offering a hybrid event of both Virtual and physical (In-person
Conferences that Work
JUNE 22, 2020
I’m leading a free online workshop on Friday, June 26, 12 – 2 pm EDT, that will give you a unique opportunity to experience The Three Questions : in my opinion, the best way to open a conference designed for active learning, connection, and engagement. The workshop is limited to sixty people, and you must register to attend. Full details about the event are available here.
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JUNE 25, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, creators are rethinking how they connect with their audience. In-person events have been forced into the digital realm — and it’s led to a level of resourcefulness and creativity that we couldn’t have imagined even a few months ago. But the events themselves aren’t the only things changing. The way […].
GEVME
JUNE 5, 2020
Live event video streaming is an excellent way to reach a broader audience and to make your event content more accessible to more people. By live streaming your event, you can benefit from reducing your carbon footprint, attracting a wider audience, and adapting to the “ New Normal at Business Events ” in the event industry. . Today, it is possible to live stream any event.
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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
JUNE 12, 2020
The CDC has updated its guidelines for gatherings such as conferences, concerts, festivals and weddings. Here is what you need to know. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new set of guidelines to take into consideration for those planning events. We have looked at the document and here are the […]. The post BREAKING: CDC Issues New Guidelines for Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Marketo Events
JUNE 25, 2020
Remember when “events” was synonymous with “in-person events”? Us too. Marketing has changed a great deal in a short period of time. Now, virtual events are number one on event marketers’ radar. And, despite our nostalgia for travel and seeing people in person, they’re working out surprisingly well and only getting better. In fact, virtual events are shattering attendance records.
Eventbrite UK
JUNE 24, 2020
As the United Kingdom continues to reopen in phases and in-person events resume, we know event creators are eager to start bringing people together again through live experiences. Before holding an event, it’s imperative that creators effectively communicate the safety measures they’ve taken — informed by Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events — to attendees. […].
Conferences that Work
JUNE 22, 2020
If you can’t hang out with people in person, how can you best meet up with your tribe online? That’s the selling proposition for a host of new platforms that have sprung up over the last few months: creating a compelling online incarnation of the traditional conference socials we all know and love (or hate). Last week I got to try out a couple of these new platforms, so I thought I’d write a Gatherly versus YoTribe review.
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JUNE 30, 2020
At Eventbrite, we’ve seen firsthand how event-based brands have responded to shuttering event spaces with innovative online events. Although many of these online events started as on-the-fly ways to continue business, they’ve quickly blossomed into permanent fixtures that are expanding audiences and amplifying growth. We spoke to creators at Manny’s, CraftJam, and Murray’s Cheese — […].
Endless Events
JUNE 8, 2020
Mindfulness in events. These three words might seem foreign to many. And to others, they can actually be scary. But what does mindless in events even mean? How does it help professionals in the industry? And most importantly, should we practice it? Well, the short answer to the last questions is yes. Because it’s no secret to anyone that event planners tend to use stress as a badge of honor, right?
EventMB
JUNE 23, 2020
The event industry is surviving the fourth month of total shutdown. Immediate action is needed from local governments before irreparable damage is caused. Events have been shut for a while now. While a part of the industry is trying to embrace the virtual event revolution, many are struggling. When we asked over 1,000 event […]. The post Governments’ Indecision Leaves Event Industry Screaming for Help by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Marketo Events
JUNE 2, 2020
We all have those moments that stand out in our careers. Our dream promotion, succeeding at tackling a massive project; just something that brings back that feeling of seeing your report card hung on the fridge with pride. For me, it was being part of the team for one of Adobe’s largest events – Summit. Being responsible for content strategy for virtual events means the 16-25 weeks prior to Summit are always jam-packed.
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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
JUNE 25, 2020
Hosting in-person events during a pandemic poses inherent risks for Eventbrite’s creators. It’s crucial that creators recognise the threat COVID-19 poses and take appropriate action based on the level of risk of transmission at your event. All creators have a responsibility for the wellbeing of their staff and attendees at their event. “There will be […].
Event Industry News
JUNE 29, 2020
#LightItInRed is a UK based direct action lighting protest that is scheduled to take place on the night of Monday 6 th July 2020 … to draw attention to the critical condition of the UK live event and entertainment industry and its need for special government support to see it through to re-starting. The dynamic “creative sector” which includes live entertainment, music, events, theatre, performance, and the arts generates around £110 billion annually (based on DCMS figures) for the UK economy …
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JUNE 30, 2020
Ana Masacote is used to adapting on the fly. While studying electrical engineering and computer science at MIT, Mascote decided to pursue a career in dance, switching to MIT’s management science program in 2001. Two years later, she co-founded the dance company Masacote Entertainment and has since travelled the world spreading the gospel of Afro-Latin […].
Endless Events
JUNE 19, 2020
If you’re currently reading this, chances are you fit into one of two categories. You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.
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EventMB
JUNE 15, 2020
Events are trying to reopen among the resurgence of cases especially in North America. Planners around the world are dealing with a systematic mess of different approaches, sizes and restrictions. Here is a summary of how the top countries impacted by the Coronavirus are reopening events. As countries start to reopen their economy, the […]. The post Your Guide to Reopening Events by States and Countries by Veronique Colombani appeared first on [link].
SmartMeetings
JUNE 29, 2020
As event professionals know, even the best-planned gathering can fall flat without the right marketing. To maximize the impact of and business results from your online or real-world event at a time when some people might be hesitant to travel , it’s vital to start with a comprehensive event marketing plan. This plan outlines the different components your event marketing will need (like a website and content strategy that addresses any concerns prospective attendees might have) and enables
Eventbrite UK
JUNE 25, 2020
As many countries open up again, Eventbrite is empowering creators to take steps to help ensure attendee safety and well-being with a Playbook for COVID-19 Event Safety. Throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, one thing has remained clear: Getting together in person is a fundamental human desire, and even these unprecedented circumstances have not changed that. […].
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