July, 2020

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Ticket to Vote: Add Free Voter Registration to Your Events With HeadCount

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What do Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and David Byrne all have in common, besides music? They each teamed up with HeadCount to register voters at their events, empowering fans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Now, US event creators can do the same thanks to Eventbrite’s partnership with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that registers people […].

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Template: Gain Valuable Insights Through Surveys to Send to Your Event Attendees

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We can learn a lot from our attendees. Taking their thoughts, feelings, and comfort levels into account is vital to ensuring the success of your event and business. Make it a priority to check in from time to time with your attendees, especially when so much is at stake in the current global climate. Below, […].

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Shelly and Pete’s Sweet Wedding at Malaparte

EventSource

Blending Chinese cultural tradition with timeless romance, Shelly and Pete’s gorgeous big day hits all the right sweet notes. The fabulous planner Rebecca Chan Weddings & Events was able to make the couple’s wedding dreams come true with pretty hues, sophisticated details and personal touches at the stunning Malaparte. Captured by the talented lens of Elizabeth in Love , get ready for some serious love and style with this gallery!

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Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020

EventMB

Finding the best virtual event platform is the most common problem event planners have today. We looked at the 94 best virtual event platforms in 2020 to bring you a comparison of how they stack up. If you want to quickly skim through some of the most popular online event platforms, use the filters below. […]. The post Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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9 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Backyard Wedding

EventSource

As you start planning your wedding, choosing a venue may prove to be one of the hardest decisions you make. When it comes down to it, you want to get married in a place that feels right to you as a couple and that can remain a special place in your hearts forever. Which may lead you to consider having your wedding a little closer to home. Whether it’s your childhood backyard, or your parent’s cottage, there really is no place like home.

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Template: How to Communicate the COVID-19 Safety Steps You’ve Taken to Attendees in Your Event Listing

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Safety is at the top of attendees’ minds right now, so it’s more important than ever to clearly communicate the safety steps you’ve taken before holding an event. A good place to share this information is in your event listing. After you read and complete the exercises in Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events, you’ll […].

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How Event Creators Like You Are Navigating the Return to In-Person Events

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It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the events industry upside down. But as parts of the world begin to reopen, event creators are getting creative and finding inventive ways to safely gather in-person again. On July 22, Eventbrite hosted a webinar with two event creators who have adapted to the times by […].

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A Year Like No Other

Event Industry News

Caboose & Co, the pop-up accommodation experts , believe that although the last few months have proved undeniably testing for everyone within the live events sector, the future of our beloved industry will not be in jeopardy for long. Tales of camaraderie, collective resilience and creative versatility have shone through – with the first post-lockdown, socially distanced events being prepped for as we currently put ‘pen to paper’.

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6 Stylish Tabletop Looks to Inspire Your Small Dinner Parties

BizBash

Going small doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, as a Beverly Hills-based event firm proved for a recent photo shoot.

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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 Keep Your Virtual Event Secure From Cyber Threats

EventMB

As we embark on the steep learning curve required by our current safest course of action, virtual events, it's more important than ever that we all gain the training we need to protect our attendees and other stakeholders from breaches in our data. At this point, we've all heard the stories of Zoom webinars being […]. The post How to Keep Your Virtual Event Secure From Cyber Threats by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Conference Innovation While Traveling at Warp Speed

Velvet Chainsaw

Navigating change during a crisis is not for the faint of heart. During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team.

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Three criteria for working with others for change and action

Conferences that Work

How can we successfully work with others for change and action? During the last eight months, I’ve been striving to save a tiny liberal arts school , Marlboro College , from closure. I’ve felt compelled to do this work, not only because the school sits at the heart of rural Marlboro, Vermont , where I’ve lived since 1978, but also because I taught there for ten years (1983-1993) and have a deep affection for the College’s rare form of education.

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Experts Share the Equipment and Software You Need to Stream a High-Quality Concert

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Nothing can beat the feeling of the moment when the lights go down and the music starts at a sold-out concert in a packed club full of screaming fans. But with many music venues closed for the foreseeable future, or limiting capacities to safely adhere to physical distancing measures, the concert industry is adapting to […].

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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 Right Way to Set Up Your Live Stream Event

GEVME

Do you want to get the most out of your live stream events online ? Whether it’s a concert, conference, or an art exhibition, knowing how to live stream an event online is fundamental; however, insufficient. If you are looking for the best way to live stream an event , you need to know how to set up your live stream properly and what you should do before you go live.

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6 Things You Need to Know About Hybrid Event Design

Event Age by Swapcard

2020 is all about innovative solutions to unprecedented problems. We've seen the events industry adapt to COVID-19, lockdown, the ban on gatherings and travel restrictions. One of the most prominent trends to come out of this crisis is hybrid events. A hybrid model consists of a traditional, in-person event with a venue, attendees and speakers or exhibitors, but also incorporates an online aspect.

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The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

EventMB

There is one question on the minds of event professionals looking at getting back to live events, what will hybrid look like? Here is a potential scenario. 62% of event planners say that the future of events is hybrid. When we asked the direct question in our latest report, The Virtual Event Tech Guide, the […]. The post The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

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Four Creators Embracing the Reopening of Live Events

Eventbrite UK

Over three months ago, the UK went into lockdown. It’s only recently that the nation has started to return to some semblance of normality. Pubs, restaurants, and cinemas across England re-opened their doors on the first weekend of July. But they weren’t the only ones yearning for face-to-face interaction. Some pioneering creators have also been […].

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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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The best way to hold a discussion online

Conferences that Work

What’s the best way to hold a discussion online? For years I’ve been successfully facilitating in-person group discussions at meetings, using the simple fishbowl and fishbowl sandwich processes. These techniques work because at any moment, only a small, clearly defined, (but constantly changing) group of people are involved in the discussion.

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Safety Considerations for Online Events

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COVID-19 has made online events more popular than ever — from a health perspective, it’s the safest way to gather while COVID-19 transmission remains a risk. But there are still risks associated with an online event that warrant consideration. Be aware of those risks and consider the following when planning your next online event: Control […].

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Tips for Engaging In-Person & Virtual Audiences During Hybrid Events

Guidebook

The last few months have brought major changes to the events industry. With current social distancing regulations in place, events of all types – conferences, classes, and even concerts – are now taking place virtually. As the global landscape continues to evolve, we’re seeing that there will be situations where hybrid events, those with a limited in-person audience paired with a remote audience, may be safe and effective for engaging audiences. .

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These Experts Share Exclusive Insight Into Event Tech Post-COVID

Event Age by Swapcard

Adopt to Adapt: Technologies to Take You Further with KiKi L'Italien, Community Engagement Expert, Association Chat | Tecker International; Corbin Ball, Meetings Technology Speaker, Consultant, and Writer, Corbin Ball and Co; and Stephan Forseilles, CTO, Easyfairs.

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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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Why Are Live Events Still Moving Forward in Areas With a 99 Percent Risk of Infection?

EventMB

The live event industry is desperate to go back to business. Some events are willing to pursue a comeback at all costs, even if it means getting attendees sick. Who is right and who is wrong? The event industry is bleeding. Painting a nice picture is not helping anyone. If you know anyone who works […]. The post Why Are Live Events Still Moving Forward in Areas With a 99 Percent Risk of Infection?

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The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online

Eventbrite UK

For many creators, the sudden shift to online events after COVID-19 was a leap into the unknown. “I had never even been to an online event before all of this,” says Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of global morning dance community Daybreaker. So for Agrawal and many others, it was a gradual process of understanding […]. The post The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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How to entwine content and connection during an online conference

Conferences that Work

How can we entwine content and connection during an online conference? During a MeetingsCommunity (MeCo) discussion thread “ Networking at conferences ” last week, Sharon Fisher posted this. Sharon’s post. Hi all, I am coming in very late to this conversation, but figured it’s never too late to share. For the last two years, I have been pondering “why is there such a big separation between content and networking?

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Ticket to Vote: Eventbrite + HeadCount Partner to Help the U.S. Exercise its Right to Vote

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We all have a civic responsibility to participate in Election Day to take action and make our voices heard. Every vote matters, no matter what you believe or who you support, yet only 56% of the U.S. voting-age population cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Lower voter turnout is often linked to confusion about […].

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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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18 Strategies to Increase Donations to Your Organzation

EventBank Insights

Increasing donations to your organization is an obvious strategy that any cause needs to get off the ground. Donations are sometimes an integral part of some organizations and they may be used to benefit other fundraisers. Regardless of why your organization asks for donations, asking people to donate money to your organization is no easy task. What to Keep In Mind.

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What Are Some Super Creative Ways to Promote Social Distancing?

BizBash

You’ve got questions; we’ve got editors to hunt down the answers. Send questions to editorial@bizbash.com.

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Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events

EventMB

Virtual events have not yet matured into the solution they have the potential to be — according to EventMB research, 40 percent of planners have been unable to organize a successful virtual event this year. The biggest roadblock? Engagement. There has been a lot of hype around virtual events since the beginning of the pandemic, […]. The post Keeping Attendees Engaged Is the Biggest Challenge for Virtual Events by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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