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Travel shut down as quickly as events were cancelled, but October 18 marked the first day since mid-March when the TSA recorded more than a million passengers in transit. What can event professionals do to help manage travel risks for attendees? If planners want to keep their events as protected from COVID-19 as possible, they […]. The post How Best to Avoid Covid Risk Getting To and From Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
To become a confidant virtual presenter, remember that even if you can’t see the audience, they are there. Have a conversation with them. Presenting in a virtual environment can be inherently awkward for speakers and an equally awkward experience for participants. Only when speakers connect with their online audiences will they and their listeners feel more at ease, according to a recent Harvard Business Review article, “Yes, Virtual Presenting Is Weird.”.
The event industry seems to agree that the future is a hybrid of in-person and virtual experiences. Is this what attendees want? The second wave of the pandemic has hit, virtual events keep gaining traction. The environment is uncertain. The signs of polarization we covered a while ago have worsened. On one side, there are […]. The post Questioning Whether the Future of Events Is Really Hybrid by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
A global pandemic has made 2020 a rough year for live performance, but not an impossible one. Venues, performers, and fans have collectively come up with a socially distant solution: streaming everything under the sun, including punk concerts, Shakespeare, and drag shows. Collectively, these audacious live performances have provided some good news: Livestreaming an event […].
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.
It was love at almost first sight when Tyler and Shannon met in the summer of 2012. While Tyler had fallen hard for Shannon, according to the bride and groom, things didn’t go so well at their first meeting. However, his persistence paid off and Shannon agreed to a first date. The rest, as they say, is history. After five years of dating, the two made it official in a gorgeously glam and romantic wedding at the elegant Graydon Hall Manor.
How can we work on facilitating change in our lives? If we want to facilitate change in our lives, having a model of how change happens can be very helpful. But which model ? To facilitate business change, there’s an entire industry of well-paid organizational change management consultants who use different change models. And though we may not be aware of it, we all carry around some kind of model in our head about we make changes in our life.
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How can we work on facilitating change in our lives? If we want to facilitate change in our lives, having a model of how change happens can be very helpful. But which model ? To facilitate business change, there’s an entire industry of well-paid organizational change management consultants who use different change models. And though we may not be aware of it, we all carry around some kind of model in our head about we make changes in our life.
Diversifying event partnerships is one way to join the world-wide call to action to support the Black community in the fight to end systemic racism. Here is a curated list of 50 Black-owned businesses to diversify your partner and supplier portfolio. Making the conscious decision to support Black-owned businesses is the first step event professionals […].
It’s hard to imagine New Year’s Eve without glitter confetti falling over a packed, champagne-soaked party, but like the rest of 2020, this December 31 will be a little different. With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat around most of the world, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. With good reason: […].
The pandemic hasn’t stopped happy couples from continuing to get engaged. Combine this with all the 2020 couples who continue to postpone their nuptials, it looks like 2021, 2022 & even 2023 prime dates are booking up fast! If you and your partner are open to a weekday or Sunday wedding or a winter wedding , you’ll find a whole lot more flexibility (and likely some significant savings to boot!).
Thick with original thought, new systems and solutions, the 2021 edition of the Event Tech Buyer’s Guide is product of extraordinary times. Technology has been the difference between yes and no for live events since lockdown. It’s provided a route, a stage, for exhibitions, conferences and live performances to re-model – helping hundreds of shows to go on.
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.
Event companies have been struggling to stay afloat since the beginning of the pandemic. In particular, event tech giant Eventbrite has experienced sharp earnings declines throughout 2020, which continued in the third quarter — but there is hope for recovery. Eventbrite announced another drop in revenue compared to the same period last year in its […].
Zoom boxes may be ubiquitous, but they are not the only choice. With more hundreds of platforms out there and more being launched every week, planners are finding that they can mix and match to meet their specific event goals. See also : Virtually Engaged with Robin Farmanfarmaian. 6Connex: Gamification, one-to-one, group chat and robust analytics make this popular for virtual conferences, town halls and tradeshows.
Willa and Z’s wedding proves that saying “I do” can be stylish and romantic no matter the setting. Due to COVID-19, the couple’s original wedding plans were changed but they still aimed to have something simple and intimate on their original wedding date. The solution? A stunning backyard wedding that felt more like an outdoor oasis.
First things first – the Event Tech Podcast is back! And what better way to kickstart one of your favorite podcasts than to look back at 2020 in events? Obviously, both of our amazing hosts have been extremely busy. As event profs, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger had the ungrateful experience of witnessing the devastating effect of a global pandemic in their lives and businesses.
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.
Chaired by Mykyta Fastovets from technology company ExpoPlatform, this wonderfully European panel on Day Two of Event Tech Live featured Stephan Forseilles of Easyfairs, Stuart Ledden marketing director at Tarsus and Matthias Tesi Baur, MBB-Consulting Group’s CEO. Their Two main topics: how has the tip, the pivot, to online worked for exhibitions; have they managed to find a compelling format for visitors?
Generating sponsorship money is an important part of any event — now more than ever. But it doesn’t stop at signing the agreement. As investors in your event, sponsors should be treated as partners. You want to give them meaningful opportunities to connect with your attendees so they find value in their investment and return year after year. Putting up their logo in a few places isn’t enough!
If your wedding has been postponed due to COVID-19, you are likely going through your vendor contracts with a fine toothed comb. But there is something that you may not have thought of – the dress! If you have already picked up your dress, and your wedding was postponed, it is vital that you ensure proper storage to protect the integrity of the garment and make sure you look your best when you can finally have the wedding of your dreams!
This week, our episode of the Event Brew is a little bit different. Because what we all love the most about the podcast is listening to the Crew chat candidly, it’s a great one. But why is it different, you might ask? Well, because there’s no specific topic to dive into. Instead, our lovely hosts Thuy Diep, Will Curran, and Dustin Westling sat down to look over some of their favorite articles and discuss some events industry news, as well as world news.
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.
The Meetings Industry Association is still awaiting clear formal guidance on the implications of the second lockdown restrictions on the business meetings and events sector. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia). Jane Longhurst, chief executive of The Meetings Industry Association said: “Since Saturday evening’s announcement, we have been in continuous direct liaison with the Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) trying to ascertain firm guidance on
Events often generate large amounts of unnecessary waste, adding to an already concerning amount produced each year in most parts of the world. But the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our industry has forced many organisers to move their events online. And this in turn has resulted in many reassessing their event planning and management processes to create more sustainable in-person events in the future.
Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked CEO of the Event Leadership Institute, the engine behind Smart U , to share his observations of how industry leaders are managing during epic COVID disruption. Howard Givner. Let’s set the scene. You’re the owner of an event business. (Agency, independent planner, venue sourcing company, or other supplier; take your pick.
It’s hard to imagine New Year’s Eve without glitter confetti falling over a packed, champagne-soaked party, but like the rest of 2020, this December 31 will be a little different. With COVID-19 still an ever-present threat around most of the world, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. With good reason: […]. The post Virtual New Year’s Eve Event Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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
Project Management Institute has been hosting monthly, half-day events that bring the sense of being together in person to the screen. Like many organizations, Project Management Institute (PMI) was forced to rethink how to deliver content during the COVID-19 crisis. PMI’s many global live events were canceled in March, but with 625,000 members and more than one million active Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification holders around the globe, PMI knew that continued engagement during
ExpoPlatform is a leading online networking and management platform for live, hybrid and virtual events. It’s AI-powered web and mobile-based solutions empower event organisers to enhance attendee engagement, generate quality leads and drive ROI. Event Organisers can also create new revenue streams at their events by building customised sponsorship packages for exhibitors and sponsors using ExpoPlatform.
A global pandemic has made 2020 a rough year for live performance, but not an impossible one. Venues, performers, and fans have collectively come up with a socially distant solution: streaming everything under the sun, including punk concerts, Shakespeare, and drag shows. Collectively, these audacious live performances have provided some good news: Livestreaming an event […].
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Many nonprofit organizations do as much good in the community as possible given their current resources. At the same time, however, many nonprofit managers feel that their organization is not reaching its full potential, or as though there is something missing that would put it over the edge in terms of impact. That "something missing" may be effective volunteer management software and scheduling tools.
Konduko, the ‘global provider of Kontactless Smart Event technologies’ was the big winner at the Event Technology Awards (ETA) 2020’s virtual ceremony last night, taking home – or staying at home with – three: Best use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction (B2B), Best use of Wireless Technology and Best Exhibition Technology. As ever, entries had come in from around the world, but the digital ceremony meant there was a much bigger international audience watching the event, which was man
Who doesn’t love swag? From flashlight pens to colorful t-shirts, tumblers sporting your conference logo to portable chargers with cute sayings, the “stuff” participants bring home from trade shows, conferences and events are key audience engagement tools that can be almost as memorable as the conference itself. In fact, some conferences are known to be so swag-heavy that savvy conference participants bring a larger suitcase than they technically need just to transport home all the goodies they
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