February, 2022

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How to Legally Live Stream Your Event

Eventmobi

Video live streaming of events is simple to set up, easy to use, entertaining to watch, and most importantly accessible by all. It’s also unedited, unplanned, and unprocessed content being broadcasted live. There’s lots of potential for using this technology to live stream in-person sessions to a remote audience at your event. However, with great power comes great legal implication.

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5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Next Product Launch

Attendease

The importance of a great product launch cannot be overstated. Momentum is everything! Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. . On the other hand, an underwhelming launch can have negative effects, increasing the likelihood that your product fizzles out and fades away faster than you can say “Microsoft Zune” or “Google Glass”. .

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Poll: Attendees want more engaging activities

Conferences that Work

I’m a longtime proponent of more engaging activities , participation , and connection around relevant content at events. Sometimes, I feel like I’m whistling in the wind. So I felt happy when I saw the following in a global poll by PCMA of 4,500 members of Generation Z. If you could change something about the business event(s) you’ve been to in the past, what would it be?

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7 Design Considerations for Your Conference Hub

Velvet Chainsaw

The Promenade, a hub experience at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2022, in Las Vegas. High-tech user conferences like Dreamforce and Microsoft Ignite have been designing innovative hub spaces to engage and nurture their top customers for years. While some of the elements in these areas can be costly to implement, they don’t have to break the budget.

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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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Selling Out a Brand New Venue With a Rich History

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Nestled in California’s rolling San Juan Hills, cradled by the Ortega Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, sits The OutPost. The 65-acre spot has it all: beauty, soul, gentle ocean breezes, and excellent acoustics. San Juan Capistrano is deep in history and rich in traditions, home to international equestrian events and rodeos for decades. Paul Thornton, […].

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Establishing an event budget is a crucial step during the planning phase, right after setting your goals and objectives. A budget is a detailed forecast of what will be happening financially at your event. It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. The importance of an event budget cannot be overemphasized.

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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event

Attendease

This is an exciting time for your brand. After countless months of R&D, you have a new product that you’re really excited to bring to market. But whether you’re an emerging startup or a well-established corporation, this phase marks only the very beginning. What you do next is key, and an impactful and engaging introduction to the market is paramount to your product’s growth and longevity.

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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

Conferences that Work

The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world and the event industry. It’s time to take another look.

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COVID Testing 101 for Events

Event Farm

It goes without saying that the events industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Now two years in we’re realizing our new normal and event planners fully recognize that their attendees’ health is a non-negotiable priority. Variant after variant and surges in cases time and time again, the reality is that this pandemic isn’t going away and it also seems like vaccinations and boosters aren’t the preventive solution we’d hope for.

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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 Choose Songs for Corporate Events (+ 2 FREE Playlists)

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No one likes an awkwardly quiet corporate event. Not having the right music is a surefire way to bore all your attendees. Luckily, curating the perfect playlist for a company conference pumps up the energy in the room and sets the tone for your event. Aside from crafting a playlist, you also have the choice […].

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How the Metaverse Will Change the Event Industry?

GEVME

In the past few months, ‘metaverse’ has become the internet’s favourite buzzword. And it’s not just gamers or tech enthusiasts who are talking about it, but also Big Tech companies like Meta and Microsoft announcing various developments in this space – clearly signaling that every business and industry needs to gear up for it. From real estate investments worth millions of dollars to organising musical concerts with popular celebrities , the metaverse is almost on everyone’s radar.

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Events and Artificial Intelligence: 2022 and Beyond

EventMB

Artificial intelligence adoption has gained traction throughout the Covid pandemic. But what do these developments mean for the event industry, and could it relieve people altogether from the event planning process in the future? Previously, some may have argued that the technologies seen today, like self-driving cars, conversational robots, and coffee that brews itself, are […].

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5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Next Product Launch

Attendease

The importance of a great product launch cannot be overstated. Momentum is everything! Curating a fantastic first impression to both your customers and the market-at-large can have a drastic, long-lasting impact on your product’s success. On the other hand, an underwhelming launch can have negative effects, increasing the likelihood that your product fizzles out and fades away faster than you can say “Microsoft Zune” or “Google Glass”.

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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 party after the war

Conferences that Work

I hope that one day soon we will hold the party after the war. If the war ever ends. (Remember how it didn’t in 1984 ?). Even if the war ends, there will be more wars. And all tomorrow’s parties. Our pandemic war is an example of Satir’s model of change. With only the silver lining that adversity may lead to growth. Meanwhile, I’m waiting — all of us are waiting — for the party after the war.

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Top 10 Highlights from the 2022 Event Safety Guide

Event Farm

While the pandemic meant that most event planners had to move toward virtual or online platforms, live events aren’t a remnant of the past. Still, planning a live event these days requires quite a bit of planning that wasn’t necessarily a part of your pre-COVID event checklist—and a higher level of awareness by those who aim to keep their attendees, speakers, vendors and staff safe.

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The Email Tool ORLOVE “Doesn’t Want Anyone to Know About”

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Imagine jamming to a live DJ set with the smell of sea salt in the air. The sun sets; ocean waves lap against the side of the boat. That’s the vibe at an ORLOVE boat party. The scene is dreamy, and last Memorial Day it was even dreamier. As Matt Orlove tells us, this boat […].

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Introducing a Brand New Show About the Changing Dynamics of the Event Industry on GEVME Studios

GEVME

Each episode of Event Exchange will feature an expert discussing the latest innovations and trends set to shape the future of events. Owing to the constant innovation driving tremendous changes in the event industry, we are launching a new on-demand series under GEVME Studios called Event Exchange. . This is the fourth show in a row after the launch of our three flagship shows – Next-Generation Virtual Events , Virtual Experience Makers and Digital Event Series.

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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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How to Plan Newly Popular Smaller Events

EventMB

In many ways, events in a pre-pandemic world focused on the principle of "the bigger, the better.” As the growing trend towards micro-events shows, however, sometimes less is more. Learn when micro-events are the best choice, and how to get them right. Micro-events have recently gained a spot in the limelight due to the sense […]. The post How to Plan Newly Popular Smaller Events by Lisa Jade Hutchings appeared first on [link].

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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event

Attendease

This is an exciting time for your brand. After countless months of R&D, you have a new product that you’re really excited to bring to market. But whether you’re an emerging startup or a well-established corporation, this phase marks only the very beginning. What you do next is key, and an impactful and engaging introduction to the market is paramount to your product’s growth and longevity.

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Event Marketing on TikTok: 8 Must-Try Ideas

Social Tables

Event promotion and social media have always been a match made in heaven. Event marketing on TikTok is no different. From event ticket sales to drumming up new event clients, event professionals can take advantage of this creative and far-reaching platform to capture the right audiences. Whether you’re just getting started on TikTok or are brushing up on TikTok event marketing techniques, we have ideas for every skill level.

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Now Offering COVID-19 Testing Solutions to Host Safe Events

Event Farm

Seven months ago we announced our partnership with CLEAR as a critical step toward ensuring a safe and swift return of in-person events. Today we are excited to share that we continue to build on the mission of bringing humans together safely by adding four new event safety partners: EverlyWell, Qured, Azova Health and Prevent System. Just like with CLEAR Health Pass, these partnerships expand our Event Safety Toolkit offering and provide event organizers with access to COVID-19 testing solution

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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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How to Plan a 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser — From Start to Finish Line

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Large races like marathons attract a lot of participants and raise money for charity, and their success can be recreated with smaller events such as 5k races or fun runs. Charity races are a great way to bring your community together for a cause. The combination of charitable donations with a healthy activity is appealing to many, […].

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How Real-Time Optional Will Impact Event Attendance in the Future

GEVME

Maximising the potential of event content is now an indispensable part of a successful event strategy. The optimum use of this content has an unsung ability to appeal to your event stakeholders – both during and after an event. For years, inviting speakers, presenting informative videos and Q&A sessions have been some widely-used content formats for event engagement.

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11 Trends for Event Professionals to Watch in 2022

EventMB

The nature of engagement has changed profoundly. At EventMB's The Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit, event professionals joined us to explore how the industry has metabolized lessons from the pandemic and what that means for events in 2022. Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the hope that we […]. The post 11 Trends for Event Professionals to Watch in 2022 by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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Review of Butter, a smooth meeting platform for facilitators

Conferences that Work

Companies bombard me with offers to check out online meeting platforms. Sadly, I simply don’t have time to explore most of them. But every once in a while I hear about a platform that intrigues me enough to schedule a demo. Butter is an online meeting platform that is designed to support the facilitation of great interactive meetings. The demo impressed me enough to delve into the platform, and I liked what I found.

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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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How to be ready for anything when planning your event.

Expo Pass

Even as our new normal seems to change almost daily, big events like CES and Sundance are ready to go no matter what these days. So how are organizers future proofing events? And what can we all do to stay ahead of event trends? We’ll give you a hint. It all goes back to basics – good content, attendee communication, and good times. For the full breakdown, this is how to be ready for anything when planning your event.

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Subaru Carves Out Micro-events, Adventure for its 2022 WinterFest Tour

Event Marketer

Among brands embracing the micro-event trend of 2022 is Subaru, which has reimagined its WinterFest platform as a music and mountain lifestyle adventure tour featuring small, curated and high-touch experiences under the umbrella of its large presence at eight resorts across the country. The platform, which launched in 2014, is returning to the slopes after a two-year hiatus to meet the pent-up consumer demand for outdoor recreation, to maximize the winter experience for brand devotees, and to ev

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Oakland’s DAGHE Creates a Soundtrack to Black History Month

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It’s pretty much the teenage dream to be able to throw the coolest parties where everyone knows your name and you get to control the dance floor. For Oakland-based DJ and entrepreneur DAGHE, he made his dream into a reality. “I started doing events when I was 16 at a night called Preppy Sensation Ent,” […].

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