Conferences that Work
MARCH 29, 2021
The essential characteristics of meeting professionals. If there is a heaven on earth in the event industry, there are four essential characteristics of successful meeting professionals you’ll meet there. These four characteristics are essential because event professionals who possess and embrace them have what’s needed to thrive in our industry.
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 30, 2021
Having an emcee at your event was a nice-to-have prior to 2020. Now it’s a must-have. Talk to any meeting owner who has managed a large virtual event this past year using a skilled emcee and he or she will tell you it made all the difference. An emcee ensures that an event flows seamlessly with all of its threads – content, speakers, audience and suppliers – woven together into a cohesive narrative.
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MARCH 29, 2021
Trade shows used to be the primary way to introduce your product on the marketplace. These industry-specific fairs brought together lots of companies in one space, allowing them to showcase their products to customers while generating buzz and boosting sales. But today, getting your products out there and building hype doesn’t necessarily call for a […].
Event Farm
APRIL 1, 2021
We want to help bring in-person events back safely – hence why we’ve been initiating conversations with experts, bringing ideas and recommendations to the events community, and exploring technology’s role in helping planners host safer events. In February, Part I of our virtual event series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events — hosted by our co-founder, Ryan Costello — looked at safety considerations for in-person events from two perspectives: the event planner’s and the publi
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Expo Pass
MARCH 31, 2021
The event world is changing, (once again)! Venues are reopening, the virtual world is blending with the in-person world, and hybrid events are definitely the future. But with so many questions about how hybrid really works, this seemed like a good time to sit down with four event professionals who are creating amazing hybrid events right this minute!
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MARCH 31, 2021
Not everyone goes to sporting events to watch the game. So why do people get off the couch and into stadiums — and how can you use the insights to improve your events?
Endless Events
MARCH 29, 2021
A year ago, the events industry had no choice but to master the art of virtual events. As restrictions are slowly lifting and the worst is hopefully behind us, we can glimpse into the future of post-Covid events. Our hosts Will and Brandt are event industry experts, so believe them when they say that the next big industry standard is hybrid events. One of the greatest challenges the future poses is hybrid event interactions.
Social Tables
APRIL 1, 2021
Looking to create an event floor plan that’s aesthetically pleasing and makes it easier for people to collaborate with each other during a presentation? Then the U-shaped seating arrangement may be the best bet. Here’s everything you need to know about this seating arrangement type and how to get the most out of it. What is U-shaped seating? Yup, you guessed it: U-shaped seating, also commonly referred to as horseshoe seating, is seating that’s arranged in the shape of the letter
Eventbrite UK
APRIL 2, 2021
Remembering people's names is one of the best ways to get ahead in business. Discover 6 proven ways to remember names and faces. The post 6 Scientifically Proven Ways to Remember People’s Names and Faces appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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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.
EventSource
MARCH 29, 2021
When you sit down to start planning your wedding you soon realize that there are a lot of ways to do pretty much everything. From cakes, to dinner styles and even the ceremony. It’s true! While the gist of the ceremony remains the same – to get married – no two ceremonies are alike. Even for couples who chose the same vows or the same religious ceremony, every pair has a unique mix of the officiant, music, rings and remarks.
Special Events
MARCH 28, 2021
A rundown of what to expect during wedding season this year, including a focus on diversity, the "pintimate" wedding, and incorporating technology into the big day.
Endless Events
MARCH 31, 2021
Well, hello! It’s always a pleasure to have you with us so we can better help you navigate the world of events. If you’re here, chances are you came from our recent hybrid webinar , featuring Will Curran and Kyle Kocinski. Or maybe you just can’t wait to start planning for your first hybrid event of 2021 and beyond. Whatever the reason is, we’re glad to see that you’re taking action and learning about one of the most important aspects of the experience.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 31, 2021
Event designers are finding creative ways to transport their digital participants out of their houses and into the world. (Joohee Yoon illustration). After a year of virtual events, surely we’ve learned a thing or two about how to help transport participants glued to their screens to actual physical places and spaces and how to engage their senses. In other words, how to connect digital attendees to the physical world.
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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
MARCH 30, 2021
If you’re looking for a simply chic lakeview wedding with a romantic mix of modern and classic elements, look no further than Mindy and Damian’s special day. The couple’s vision for their wedding was warm, casual, intimate, and to be surrounded by loved ones enjoying themselves. With the help of brilliant planner Rainbow Chan Weddings and Events , they were able to bring their wedding dreams to life — and then some.
Tigris Events
MARCH 31, 2021
[…]. The post Mobile Marketing Campaigns: Reclaiming Experiential Marketing appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.
Stova
APRIL 1, 2021
Nowadays the term “live streaming” has become ubiquitous. It’s everywhere, from social media feeds to now-necessary virtual events. Event planners know the importance of keeping up with current trends and advancing technology, but live video for event marketing has been fast-tracked from a neat tactic to an essential tool. And not only is it essential, but it is expected.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 31, 2021
Digital events have eliminated the fear of missing out from attendees’ minds, according to MeetingPlay CEO Joe Schwinger. But hybrid events are a way to reintroduce FOMO. As the vaccine rollout continues, hybrid meetings are being seen as the way forward for the industry, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And they bring their own share of challenges, as the results of the latest Convene COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard demonstrate.
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EventSource
APRIL 1, 2021
Stephanie and Shaki’s wedding proves that tropical and industrial styles don’t just go together — they complement each other impeccably. The creative team at Love by Lynzie Events + Design helped the couple create the celebration of their dreams which was partly inspired by Shaki’s proposal in Bermuda. With bright florals, lots of textures, and delicate details, the stunning Evergreen Brick Works was transformed into an exotic oasis.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 30, 2021
Because you can never be too prepared. As if planning wasn’t complex enough, you’re well aware Covid-19 has further amped up need for prep and safety checks. CDC now offers a tool for just that. View the CDC Readiness and Planning tool here. Divided into stages of the event-planning process, the toolkit provides readiness checks on policies and procedures, facilities and supplies, education and training, communication and messaging, and action planning.
QC Event School
APRIL 1, 2021
When pursuing an event planning career, one thing you’ll NEED to become a master of is working with budgets. Luckily, Nicole Thielmann is here to give you a crash course! Nicole is a QC Event School Student Ambassador and the owner of Willow North Events. Connect with her directly in the Virtual Classroom on Facebook ! The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 31, 2021
Michelle Russell. In March, an artist who goes by the name Beeple sold a piece of art for $69.3 million at an auction. It wasn’t an original painting that you can hang on your wall or a sculpture that would nicely set off your foyer. It exists as a non-fungible token-based (NFT) artwork, a one-of-a-kind digital piece that lives on a blockchain, which means that its ownership can be verified.
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.
Glisser
MARCH 31, 2021
At the start of 2020, there weren’t many of us around. By us, I mean all-in-one virtual and hybrid event platforms, but even we didn’t start out like that.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 2, 2021
Face masks make it tough to communicate. Planners can recommend a few tactics for attendees to counter the challenge, and also employ a few of their own. While many in the meetings business are starting to feel optimistic about the return of in-person events thanks to mass vaccinations, masks will still be required for most events even if local laws do not dictate it.
QC Event School
MARCH 30, 2021
An aspiring event and wedding planner, Lauren Ballinger is currently a QC Event School student. She is also one of QC’s Student Ambassadors, and you can connect with her in QC’s Virtual Classroom on Facebook. Today, she’s here to reveal 4 critical reasons why all professional planners should get their event planning certification! Is an Event Planning Certification Necessary?
PCMA Convene
MARCH 29, 2021
A big selling point of Walk/Bike/Places, the annual conference hosted by Project for Public Spaces, is how highly experiential it is for the walking, biking, and placemaking professionals who attend. Instead of only holding sessions inside a venue, part of the Walk/Bike/Places program brings participants — who work in public, nonprofit, and private sectors — outdoors to experience the host city through “mobile workshops” led by local project leaders and business owners.
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Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2021
The Eurovision Song Contest has been given permission to let 3,500 fans watch in person as part of a trial by the Dutch government. The annual musical extravaganza will be staged at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena in May, after being cancelled last year. Under the plan, the venue would be half full and fans would need a negative Covid test before being allowed in.
Bizzabo
MARCH 30, 2021
Hybrid means more than an in-person event with streaming. Discover what events will look like in the hybrid era and learn from six frontrunner organizers. Cast your mind back to 2019. It’s September 10, and a packed Steve Jobs Theater buzzes with excitement. After a couple of minutes, Tim Cook walks on stage in front of a multicolored Apple logo and the 1,000-strong crowd erupts with applause.
Event Age by Swapcard
MARCH 31, 2021
Leading AI-Powered All-in-One Hybrid and Virtual Events Platform Selected as Preferred Platform Partner for Informa’s Exhibitions and Trade Shows.
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