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Create Engaging and Impactful Workplace Diversity Events

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Diversity pays. According to a 2020 report from What to Become, companies employing an equal number of men and women make up to 41% more in revenue than their less diverse counterparts, and 43% of companies with diverse management show higher profits. Combine that with today’s movement for increased inclusivity, and it’s no wonder that […].

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10 Requirements for an Interactive Hybrid Event

SmartMeetings

Joe Schwinger. While the last year has drastically shifted the way we do everything from socializing and traveling to hosting meetings and events, the meetings industry is currently experiencing another change—the shift from fully virtual to hybrid meetings and events. Still an evolving concept, MeetingPlay is focusing on the balance between hosting virtual and in-person attendees for both small and large-scale meetings and events, while ensuring that each attendee will have the same impactful e

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Virtual and hybrid with live event atmosphere

Event Industry News

As we embark on 2021 and the challenges of event restrictions continue, event production company Showcase continues its quest to produce events with a live atmosphere. Creating virtual and hybrid events that people want to watch, be a part of and actually engage with. So how do they do this? Ben Collings, founder and MD of Showcase explains: “ We’ve always had the ethos of being ahead of the curve, so when live events were put on pause we had already developed the technology to produce virtual a

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What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?

Velvet Chainsaw

We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Member considerations and communications.

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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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10 International Women’s Day Event Ideas

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Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements and strength of women around the world. Events focused on women are a great way to bring colleagues and organizations together to honor the women of the past, present, and future and learn more about the issues women face today. The 2021 theme for International Women’s Day is […].

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Does your association’s tail wag your membership’s dog?

Conferences that Work

Who’s responsible for association culture? The association staff, or its membership? [Association culture? Here’s a definition by Jamie Notter.]. “Organizational culture is the collection of words, actions, thoughts, and ‘stuff’ that clarifies and reinforces what a company truly values.” —Jamie Notter, Definition of Organizational Culture.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Announcements

Social Tables

Looking for a guide to corporate event announcements? We’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about what corporate event announcements are used for, why they’re important, and what information you should always include (it might be less than you think). Plus, save time with 11 great corporate event announcement email templates you can use for virtually any occasion.

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Webinar Hosting 101: From Planning to Post-Production

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With the rise of online events, webinars have become a hugely popular way to teach and learn. Even before the world became more virtual, many event creators were using them to reach audiences across the globe. As well as being a great way to position yourself or your company as a thought leader, webinars are […].

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Pandemic Planning Checklist: 5 Ways to Deal with Constantly Changing COVID-19 Measures

Eventbrite UK

If the past year of lockdowns has taught us one thing, it’s to not take anything for granted. That’s especially true when it comes to making plans for the future, and more so if you’re an event creator. Although rules and restrictions can change regularly and with little notice, there are ways events professionals can […]. The post Pandemic Planning Checklist: 5 Ways to Deal with Constantly Changing COVID-19 Measures appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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Hybrid Future: How Venues Are Adapting

Endless Events

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021.

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2021 Event Email Marketing: The 5-Email Roadmap to Success

ePly

When leveraging your event email marketing strategy, there are five types of emails worth sending to maximize your event’s potential and create a proper channel of communication. Think of each email as an opportunity to promote your event , even when attendees are already confirmed. This strategy will provide value for your audience, create trust with your organization, and keep your event top-of-mind.

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9 Video Conferencing Tools That’ll Take Your Business Event to the Next Level

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Following the boom in virtual events, many event creators are turning to video conferencing to take their businesses to the next level. From streamlining attendee interaction to increasing your audience range, all while sticking to a budget, there are plenty of reasons why large-scale video conferences are key to growing a business. Plus, video conferencing […].

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9 Video Conferencing Tools That’ll Take Your Business Event to the Next Level

Eventbrite UK

Following the boom in virtual events, many event creators are turning to video conferencing to take their businesses to the next level. From streamlining attendee interaction to increasing your audience range, all while sticking to a budget, there are plenty of reasons why large-scale video conferences are key to growing a business. Plus, video conferencing […].

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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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Virtual Responsibility: Avoid Zoom Bombing and More

SmartMeetings

Digital safety can save you, your attendees and your clients from Zoom bombing and worse. “Getting a password manager is my number one tip for meeting planners.”. Brandt Krueger. Anyone that knows me knows I’ve had a burr in my saddle for quite some time when it comes to our industry. We all have them: for some, it’s promoting diversity and inclusion , for others, it’s accessibility, or maybe dietary awareness, and for still others, it’s pushing the bounds of normality to break us out of meeting

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Camp Bestival to go ahead as planned, says organiser Rob da Bank

Event Industry News

Organisers of the Camp Bestival music festival say it is expected to go ahead as planned this summer. If Covid is under control in line with the government’s plan, limits on social contact in England could be gone by 21 June. Camp Bestival curator Rob da Bank said he was “counting down” the minutes, hours and days to the event in Dorset.

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Remote Workplace Design: The Impact On Live Events

Endless Events

It’s been almost a year since we were all told to stay at home. And while we’ve all been wondering when will in-person events make a comeback , event profs agree that it’s time we adjust to the changes that were thrust upon us. Many didn’t give remote workplace design a thought at first. Since remote work is here to stay, it’s time to bring ourselves up to speed.

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Where to Get a Wedding Cake in Toronto for Your Intimate Wedding

EventSource

While the pandemic has and continues to throw a curveball in all of our lives, it’s also shown us that life is precious and it’s important to celebrate all that is good, including finding the love of your life! While big weddings are likely a ways off, small, intimate weddings are going strong and for good reason! With a lower guest count, couples are finding that a large chunk of their budget may be freed up which means that they have a little bit more to spend on items that weren&#

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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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Are You Ready for an Improved Zoom?

SmartMeetings

Meeting professionals have spent the last year learning the quirks and limitations of the now ubiquitous Zoom video streaming platform, but just like almost every other tech, just when you have memorized the short cuts and found work arounds for the most egregious irritants, they come out with automatic “fixes and enhancements.” The release rolling out March 1 focuses on what is seen in meeting and webinar views, security and recording tics.

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Pragmatism, data and rock ‘n’ roll

Event Industry News

Announced on Monday, Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown points to a promising future for live events, from May 8 with a fair wind. Committing to follow data rather than dates, the Prime Minister diarised his re-opening plans anyway, starting with schools and colleges on March 8. From then, there will be five weeks to study the stats between each subsequent phase.

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And we’re off! A new look, a new feel, all for you.

Expo Pass

We Leveled-Up. We’ve been waiting for this moment for quite some time. Working very diligently to bring you the best looking and most approachable version of us. And the drum roll please…. We are so excited to share with you (the first part of our rebrand launch) our newly designed Expo website and branding! You may notice that we look a little different now, and we’ve included some new features to make your experience even easier than before.

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Tips to Boost b2b Networking for Virtual Events

b2match

Virtual events aren’t just about pushing content at attendees, they are also about connecting people with one another. Business opportunities are constantly being sought after at events. As the event organizer, it’s up to you to offer up those chances.

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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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Piccles App Draws People Together

PCMA Convene

Piccles, an interactive platform for sharing drawings, works like an online collaborative coloring book where participants create individual drawings that are put together on the app. (Images courtesy Piccles). Chris Bent has always had an entrepreneurial streak. The founder of Piccles , an interactive platform for sharing drawings, Bent and friends created a company that matched investors with solar-energy companies while he was still in college.

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Creamfields 2021 SOLD OUT

Event Industry News

Creamfields, one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals is the first UK festival to announce sell out when it makes its return this Summer, becoming its fastest selling show to date. The award winning four-day festival which will be bringing together over 300 acts from the dance music spectrum makes its return this August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Clubhouse: What is It and How Can Event Professionals Benefit?

Stova

In a decade where content consumption is at an all-time high, it’s difficult to imagine how a new social platform could gain any traction. Enter Clubhouse – an audio-only social media platform that welcomes two-way engagement that is taking the event industry by storm. Why should event professionals care? As a profession tasked with being experts on the “next big thing”, knowing what’s next allows us to pivot, assess, create, and execute better, more engaging, and forward-thinking events for our

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Music For Virtual Events With Song Division

Endless Events

Many of us would give our right arm just to attend a live concert right now. The energy, the connection, the music – to feel like a part of something bigger than ourselves. Song Division knows all about the science of music. And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. In today’s #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Andy Sharpe, Sam McNeill, and John Lombardo from Song Division.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Smallest Businesses Move to Front of the PPP Line

MeetingsNet

Many independent planners, DMCs, and other essential meeting services can take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program’s 14-day focus on small companies. Both large and small meetings-industry businesses have been devastated by the near-complete shutdown of in-person events due to Covid-19. But it’s small companies with fewer than 20 employees that are currently first in line for the government’s new round of forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Avantgarde London bolsters senior team with new client services director

Event Industry News

Avantgarde London, the leading brand experience agency, today announces the hire of Victoria Larder, as the agency’s new client services director. In her new role, Victoria will be leading the client services team, managing relationships across all Avantgarde’s accounts, including Honda, Credit Suisse and Bridgestone. Reporting into the agency’s MD, Stuart Bradbury, Victoria is joining the senior management team as the agency strategically continues to grow its offering within the experience eco

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Why the Digital Hosted Buyer Program Is Your Best Bet

PCMA Convene

In-person hosted buyer appointments have been around for decades and are the driving economic engine of many events. A smartly designed and implemented digital hosted buyer program can work just as well. (Every Angle Photography). By now, everyone reading this knows that sponsors, exhibitors, and underwriters of all events, conferences, and trade shows are unwilling to repeat the false starts of 2020.

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