Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 14, 2021
For well over a year, we’ve consulted with dozens of associations on their go/no-go event strategies. One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Over the summer and the fall of 2020, most organizations were able to make decisions six months out without incurring liability.
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APRIL 22, 2021
Hosting any kind of event requires planning and organization to ensure it goes off without a hitch. Following an event planning checklist can make this process less intimidating — but your old checklist might be out of date. If you’re planning a grand reopening event to celebrate the return of in-person events, then you need a checklist […].
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Conferences that Work
APRIL 5, 2021
If people come to meetings to learn, how can we create the best environment for them to do so? It turns out that trust and safety are prerequisites for optimum learning at meetings. Let’s explore why. How we learn at meetings. For over twenty years, we’ve known that adults learn 90% of what they need to know to do their job via informal learning.
Event Marketer
APRIL 29, 2021
As the number of Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 increases and the country begins to reopen businesses, more marketers are beginning to consider producing live, in-person events again. But in terms of logistics, budgets, technology and safety, events post-COVID will differ in key ways from those held before the pandemic. Below are resources to help marketers implement effective, safe and productive in-person events going forward. 1) CDC Readiness and Planning Tool.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
EventSource
APRIL 5, 2021
Let’s take a moment to talk about everyone’s favourite food group: CAKE! When it comes to planning your wedding the main thing to keep in mind is that the cake should fit seamlessly into your wedding – not be an eyesore or something that draws attention away from you. When choosing your cake, here are some things to keep in mind: Your cake should be one of the last things on your to do list: First things first – your cake should be one of the last things you finalize.
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Event Farm
APRIL 13, 2021
The questions raised by participants during the first session of our virtual event series, Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events , prompted us to bring a fresh group of panelists, including a lawyer, for the second session we hosted in March on event safety compliance and legal liability. Legal issues are top-of-mind right now as. 88% of our session attendees shared in our event poll that they plan to host an in-person event this year.
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APRIL 23, 2021
For creators in the music industry, 2020 was all about agility and adaptability. In the face of canceled or postponed live events, attendees were more hungry for entertainment than ever. Many concerts and festivals responded with online content, but they soon found that bringing the music to people in their homes presented a whole new […].
Conferences that Work
APRIL 26, 2021
Attention, meeting planners! Safe meeting venue ventilation for COVID-19 is critical. As we start thinking about returning to in-person events, it’s crucial to check that venues are upgrading their HVAC systems to handle potentially virus-infused air. There has been little public discussion on this important topic. In this post, I’ll explain why questions about venues’ HVAC safety should be at the top of your site visit checklist.
Event Marketer
APRIL 25, 2021
Five insights on COVID-proofing your indoor events. Among the countless aspects of events that marketers have had to rethink in the wake of the pandemic is how social distancing impacts experience design. A heavy dose of creativity is required to deliver stylish spaces that also keep attendees safe, particularly while adhering to ever-changing health guidelines.
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
EventSource
APRIL 16, 2021
The general assumption when it comes to destination weddings is that they are less ‘formal’ than the traditional wedding. As such, some guests can often get a little lax on things like RSVPs, or showing up on time (and sober). It’s unfortunate that sometimes awesome guests can end up causing the biggest headaches for the couple. Here are some tips so that you don’t become the start of the cringe-worthy stories the couple tells at parties: Do… Understand that while attending a destination wedding
Smart Meetings
APRIL 29, 2021
It turns out hiring back thousands of hotel employees, from chefs and bartenders to housekeepers and salespeople, is even harder than doing mass layoffs. Popular tourist destinations like Las Vegas are finding workforces already stretched thin by the absence of overseas seasonal workers stranded in their home countries due to pandemic restrictions. Now, convention hotels are competing with newly launched properties, Amazon fulfillment centers, alternate careers and full-time parenting duties.
Attendease
APRIL 5, 2021
Hybrid events are not new – if you think about it, you have likely participated in many hybrid events in the past. Most live TV programs, for instance, are part face-to-face and part virtual: they may have an in-person audience and most definitely they have a remote audience watching through their screens. . Some conferences were already offering hybrid formats prior to the pandemic.
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APRIL 28, 2021
As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again — but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Accommodating both the eager-to-socialize and the more cautious attendees can be key to leveling up your event creation game. Hybrid events, which can […].
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Conferences that Work
APRIL 19, 2021
Chapter 44 of my book The Power of Participation explains how facilitators use participatory voting to provide public information about viewpoints in the room, and pave the way for further discussion. In particular, we often use participatory voting to assess consensus. It’s often unclear whether a group has formed a consensus around a specific viewpoint or proposed action.
Event Marketer
APRIL 21, 2021
4.29.21. CES: Jan. 5-8, 2022, Las Vegas. After announcing, then detracting, plans for a physical show in 2021, CES organizers say the event is back in action for 2022 with a hybrid format. Confirmed brands attending the in-person world’s largest tech conference include Amazon, AT&T, Dell and Google. Read more here. GoPro Mountain Games: June 10-13, Vail, CO.
EventSource
APRIL 9, 2021
There are few things more magical than being in a beautiful forest surrounded by nature and those you love. Whether you are actually getting married in a forest, or simply weaving nature into your wedding, here are some ideas to make your forest themed wedding absolutely enchanting! Logs for Seating After your guests walk through the woods to your ceremony location, have logs for seating rather than folding chairs.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 27, 2021
Going hybrid is an experiential process. You try, try and try again until you find the formula for that perfect in-person-virtual concoction. In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups.
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Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
In the challenging landscape of tough online brand competition and social distancing behaviours, we’re seeing the most creative responses of companies who go the extra mile to thrive in any scenario. Not only do they need to reach through the noise of branding, price cuts, flip flopping regulations and quickly changing consumer tastes, they need to connect with their customers in a world with limited real connection.
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APRIL 15, 2021
Cryptocurrencies seem to be having one of their biggest moments so far. Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency company to make its stock market debut this week, valued at more than $85 billion. And as the price of Bitcoin continues to hit all-time-highs, those eager to get in on the action are turning to events […].
Conferences that Work
APRIL 12, 2021
We all have different responses to adversity, and none of them are “wrong” I write this post a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, sparked by the personal experience of an old friend, psychotherapist and author Nancy Leach. She shared the following: This was the journey. I thought I had successfully managed my emotional wellbeing through almost a year and a half separation from my daughter and grandson, who live in California.
Event Marketer
APRIL 27, 2021
An LG WashTower unit serves as the donation vessel where attendees can drop their goods while getting a feel for the appliance’s capabilities. There’s a hidden skeleton in your closet: that pile of unwanted clothing. The average American generates 81 pounds of textile waste each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so to help consumers reduce their fashion footprint, LG Electronics hit the road with a seven-city mobile tour.
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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
EventSource
APRIL 26, 2021
For some brides, the most exciting part of the wedding planning process is shopping for the dress– for others, it’s the part they dread the most. If you are the later, you’re in luck! There are a ton of options if you are not here for the whole ‘white dress’ thing: Pick a different colour. For some brides, it’s not so much the dress that bugs them but the fact that they are expected to wear white.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 27, 2021
Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better. We asked each of the individuals recognized, “What Covid lesson will help you succeed going forward?
EventMB
APRIL 28, 2021
Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment? If so, can planners force all attendees to use them? If we can prove that forced adoption can help keep […]. The post What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?
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APRIL 13, 2021
In 2020, event creators like you hosted more than one million online events on Eventbrite. When we surveyed a subset of those creators in March 2021, the vast majority (94%) said they opt to use Zoom for their virtual experiences on Eventbrite. To make it even easier to connect Eventbrite and Zoom, we’re rolling out a […].
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Social Tables
APRIL 22, 2021
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Event Marketer
APRIL 28, 2021
There are highly-anticipated movie sequels… and then there’s “Coming 2 America,” a follow-up film that arrived 33 years after the original. Adding to the fever pitch of fandom: consumers never thought a sequel to the 1988 hit comedy—starring Eddie Murphy and featuring a host of characters, scenes and quotes that have pervaded Black culture since its release—would ever come to fruition.
EventSource
APRIL 19, 2021
Let’s get real – planning a wedding can be expensive. Enter the Stag and Doe a.k.a the honeymoon fund generator! The reason that these parties are so great is that they are a chance for you to have a big blowout with your friends and family with the added bonus of raising money for your wedding! Here’s how to plan your Stag and Foe in ten easy steps: Step 1: Pick a date.
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