Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
Event Farm
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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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EventMB
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Countries across Europe are moving to loosen restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings, and many states within the U.S. are following suit. In-person events may be back, but how do attendees feel about the change? While most of the event industry is looking forward to the removal of Covid restrictions, the real question is this: […]. The post The Return of In-Person Events Sparks Both Excitement and Anxiety by Paul Cook appeared first on [link].
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FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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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Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
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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EventMB
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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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FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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 […].
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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.
GEVME
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
The last two years have been instrumental in bringing a whirlwind of changes into the event industry. Physical events, the most popular way to host events in pre-pandemic times, saw a gradual decline as virtual events became everyone’s first choice. But as the rollout of vaccination drives became pervasive, the event industry saw the rise of another alternative to virtual events – a hybrid event – that promised the best of both worlds to event professionals.
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EventMB
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
When was the last time you attended a virtual event as compelling as your favorite binge-worthy TV show? By approaching virtual events like TV producers, planners can duplicate this show-quality experience and take future events to the next level. We already know that most audiences today are online; from watching a show on Netflix […]. The post Why Virtual Event Planners Should Start Thinking Like TV Producers by Brandlive appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
After a month-long break, the #EventIcons podcast is back in all its glory! This week’s iconic guest is the knowledgeable Gianna Gaudini , an event marketing strategist who understands events inside and out. She worked as Marketing Events Lead at Google for nine years and Head of Events at AWS for nearly two years. Even more importantly, she has founded her own company in 2018.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Promotional products companies are coming out with more giveaways that you can feel good about. Let’s face it, gift-giving is tricky. One person’s treasure is another’s trash. But when it comes to meeting giveaways, the scale often tips toward trash, with too many tchotchkes littering attendees’ guest rooms when they head to the airport. What’s a gift-buying planner to do?
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Sustainability is top of mind for a vast range of industries, and the commercial construction and masonry business is no exception. It comes as no surprise, then, that the yearly exhibition for the industry, World of Concrete (WOC), just completed its most sustainable event yet. Held Jan. 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 47 th annual show, put on by Informa Markets, drew nearly 37,000 attendees, including 1,100 exhibitors.
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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
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The idea of transporting attendees to a metaverse venue may be exciting, but event organizers need to think carefully about how attendees move through virtual reality. A 31 percent spike in VR-related insurance claims shows the risk of accidents is real. The so-called metaverse, a virtual reality universe that promises to revolutionize our experience of […].
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Events are not simply about delivering valuable content and giving people some time to speak to each other. No – the magic of events lies in the overall experience your audience has. Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Whether you have a brick-and-mortar or not, there’s no denying the fact that the modern consumer is reliant on tech to research, shop, and to make important buying decisions.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
The timing of the Super Bowl nearly eclipsed this year’s Valentine’s Day activations, but a handful of brands did indeed come out in person to show consumers some love and help them celebrate the international holiday. The occasion didn’t garner its typical volume of experiential activity, but the brands that did activate had some clever tactics up their sleeves.
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Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The St Patrick’s Day festival will return to London’s streets after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The celebrations over the weekend of 12 and 13 March will showcase Irish arts, performance, culture, food and dance. The iconic parade will include 11 key workers, who will be honoured for their contribution to the fight against Covid.
Stova
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
There’s an elephant in the room. Between virtual and onsite, there’s an event format lurking in the corner that everyone has been dying to try, but is it possible? The hybrid wave began nearly a year ago as event professionals and industry leaders looked at the data and volleyed for an event option to decrease virtual fatigue, increase attendance, and reach larger audiences.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
There’s a reason the Chinese characters for “crisis” spell out “dangerous opportunity”—and as business owners, it’s up to you to discover the opportunities that lie within a dilemma.
QC Event School
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Are you thinking of starting your own event planning business this year? If so, you’re in luck! This is a great time to enter the industry, as the demand for event planners continues to grow (especially post-pandemic). However, one of the biggest challenges new companies face is finding a niche market to focus on. But don’t worry – that’s where we come in!
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Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The rumors are true! Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. The London West Hollywood. In fact, at The London West Hollywood West Hollywood at Beverly Hills where meeting professionals met this week for Smart Meetings Experience Southern California to learn about all the new opportunities for getting back in ballrooms through cura
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Note: This is not financial advice. Each person should check with their accountant to determine the best strategy for their specific situation. Filing day is April 18; don’t forget these deductibles. As tax time rolls forward, independent planners should plan on the end to some Covid-19 concessions by the IRS and a surprising boost for businesses who take deductions for restaurants off their taxes.
Lennd
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
?? Ask the Experts: The Do's & Don'ts to Simplify Your Artist Advance in 2022. Artist advancing is a communication puzzle. With so many moving parts, how can festival teams ensure they have the right pieces in the right places at the right time? Watch the on-demand roundtable discussion as three festival industry veterans share experiences from their combined decades of experience working in artist and talent management.
Stova
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
There’s an elephant in the room. Between virtual and onsite, there’s an event format lurking in the corner that everyone has been dying to try, but is it possible? The hybrid wave began nearly a year ago as event professionals and industry leaders looked at the data and volleyed for an event option to decrease virtual fatigue, increase attendance, and reach larger audiences.
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Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. The beauty of hybrid events is that they are incredibly accessible, and they can transcend barriers of scale and geography, while still offering opportunities for meaningful social connection.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro gives his opening remarks at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Shapiro took part in a recent Executive Roundtable to discuss the challenges of putting on the show in January. (Courtesy of Consumer Technology Association). Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, Karen Chupka, and Jean Foster. On Feb. 22, mdg hosted a virtual Executive Roundtable to explore the behind-the-scenes marketing and production for CES 2022, held in person Jan 7-10 — during the height of the Omicron outbreak —
Eventsforce
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? Maybe you can’t find the perfect spot for your next unforgettable event. Or perhaps you did find a location but you are overwhelmed by all the details to create a great experience for your attendees. It might be time to take advantage of a hidden gem of a resource, one that is sure to feel like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow — and it’s closer than you may think.
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