ePly
APRIL 15, 2020
When you’re hosting an in-person event, adding virtual delivery effectively doubles your sponsorship opportunities — so it’s certainly a smart decision for easy value-add. If your in-person event has been cancelled, and hosting online is now the only option, don’t fret — online delivery provides countless opportunities for online event sponsorship packages.
Eventmobi
APRIL 14, 2020
Achieve Virtual Event Success. While many planners haven’t yet had the opportunity to run a virtual or hybrid event, pivoting from an in-person to virtual format offers new opportunities to engage your attendees and sponsors, while extending the reach of your event. When you remove the physical venue from the mix, your event experience design will require a rethink —but it may actually make it easier for you to create the perfect flow with the right mix of content and interactivity.
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Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 17, 2020
So things are tough. The event industry is struggling to keep business afloat with the current COVID-19 travel restrictions, bans on group gathering and its consequential financial impacts. But things are looking up.
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APRIL 16, 2020
With gatherings across the country canceled due to COVID-19, event venues and organizers have been some of the businesses hit hardest by this pandemic. We’ve seen theaters sit empty, sports teams pause mid-season, and events like the Olympics, music festivals, and TED conferences get postponed. As we miss out on our favorite annual events and […].
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Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 13, 2020
This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. The U.S. hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism
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EventMB
APRIL 15, 2020
When will the event industry recover from the coronavirus? When is it safe to schedule your event? Here is a forecast of when things will go back to normal. 2020 has quickly gone from a promising year for the events industry into one of the most damaging, and the estimated recovery period has already […]. The post Coronavirus and Events: Outlook and Recovery Timeline by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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APRIL 13, 2020
By the time quarantine is over — whenever that may be — would you rather be able to brag about watching all five seasons of Outlander or finishing all 1,079 pages of David Foster Wallace’s notoriously lengthy and complex tome, Infinite Jest? The good news is that you’ll have time to do both. The other […].
Planning Pod
APRIL 12, 2020
Want to know the secret to planning a successful event? It really boils down to four simple words, with the first three being focus , preparation and diligence. Yes, money and resources always help, as do connections and experience. But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizer
SmartMeetings
APRIL 16, 2020
As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? With many convention centers serving as temporary field hospitals, what disinfection standards should planners insist on? Kenneth Bickerton is vice president of industrial hygiene and safety for Phase Associates LLC , a New Jersey-based consultancy for environmental, occupational health and safety challenges.
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EventMB
APRIL 14, 2020
Mastering the art of virtual events is more important than ever, with COVID-19 throwing a wrench in live events and travel plans around the world. Sponsorships are a crucial part of monetizing virtual events — here's how to do it. Virtual events have been picking up in the last few weeks as eventprofs adapt […]. The post 18 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
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APRIL 16, 2020
Transparent communication is imperative during any time of uncertainty. Organizations with honest, consistent communication increase consumer loyalty, while those lacking clear information risk leaving their guests uncertain — and less likely to purchase tickets to future events. Silence fuels anxiety, but being proactive by keeping your attendees engaged and informed inspires more consumer confidence in […].
Planning Pod
APRIL 17, 2020
For most event professionals, working remotely and confined to our homes is a foreign concept (and understandably so). Most of us are hard-wired to be interacting with people constantly and, preferably, face-to-face. Meetings with clients, staff, contractors, suppliers and vendors are often in person. Greetings, meetings and deals are done with a handshake and, maybe just as frequently, a hug.
Event Industry News
APRIL 14, 2020
Big names from the AEO, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and GPJ will be among the judges poring through entries to the inaugural Sustainable Event Awards (SEAs). The first judges to be announced include AEO chief exec Chris Skeith, who sat on the British Standards BS8901 committee before it became ISO20121 , the WWF’s Heather Cook and Lauren Wiseman, Rachel Russell from GPJ and Meegan Jones of SEAs partner the Sustainable Event Alliance.
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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
APRIL 13, 2020
I’ve always known that I’ve led a lucky life. Some people say that you ‘make your own luck’, and that’s true – to a degree. Certainly, your outlook on life does affect your outcomes, but when you’ve been born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you should at the very least be humble enough […]. The post Carina Bauer: Leading Through Crisis and Beyond by Carina Bauer appeared first on [link].
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APRIL 14, 2020
Stop what you’re doing, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in for four counts. Pause. Exhale for another four counts. Try the entire cycle five more times. Congrats! You’ve just had a taste of the benefits of meditation. Relaxing, right? So much so that you may have forgotten you’ve been quarantined for nearly […].
Oveit
APRIL 13, 2020
Nowadays, there are millions of businesses in the world that focus on delivering different products and services for consumers. Keeping aside the variety […]. The post Loyalty Programs and Local Communities in Hospitality appeared first on Oveit.com.
Endless Events
APRIL 16, 2020
The world has been shaken to the very core by something no one was prepared for. And the events industry has been one of the most affected sectors. At this point, it’s safe to say things have changed dramatically. They have changed to the point where event profs everywhere are still trying to figure out what the best strategies are. How can they still offer people unforgettable experiences?
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Event Industry News
APRIL 15, 2020
Like so many, you probably started planning (or thinking about) your event months ago. You had the venue, the dates, the international speakers and the audience. Now you have no choice but to go ‘virtual’ Being thrust into an environment you may have no experience of and little idea where to start can be daunting. Adding the fact, you’re now at home, in a crisis, trying to work (which it should be emphasised, is very different to working from home) creates extra complexity.
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APRIL 16, 2020
Email Templates: Email Template A: How to email cancellations to your ticket buyers Email Template B: How to email attendees to encourage donation and support of your organization and/or industry Email Template C: Communicate with attendees during the unknown EMAIL TEMPLATE A: How to email cancellations to your ticket buyers Subject line: An update on […].
EventSource
APRIL 14, 2020
When it comes to contingency planning for their weddings, couples and their planners typically have a plan B in mind for everything. In the case of COVID-19, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that no one saw this curve ball coming! With the city and events currently in lock-down, would-be newlyweds have been left scrambling looking to book new dates for their entire wedding team!
Endless Events
APRIL 14, 2020
Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! Because sponsorships and exhibitions are a huge source of revenue in the industry. But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. How can they replicate this? What are the best strategies? Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events?
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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.
Event Industry News
APRIL 14, 2020
Some 60% of the UK’s event industry’s supplier base is facing collapse within three months, unless event businesses receive further support from the Government, according to an on-line survey carried out by the Events Industry Forum (EIF) and Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and co-ordinated by the Production Services Association (PSA) between 3-7 th April, 2020. 6% of those businesses say they are unlikely to survive until the end of April!
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APRIL 16, 2020
Twitter & Instagram: TEMPLATE A: Cancellations to your ticket buyers In response to COVID-19 and the Shelter in Place extension, we have made the difficult decision to cancel [Event Name]. We are diligently working to reschedule canceled shows. For show updates click here [Link to website with full details] and follow this page. TEMPLATE B: […].
EventSource
APRIL 13, 2020
A month ago, we all would have jumped at the chance to sit on our butts for days on end while doing nothing but binging Netflix and eating pizza. Now? We are longing for to-do lists and tasks! Okay, maybe it hasn’t gotten that far – BUT if you are newly engaged or in the middle of planning a wedding you may be rip roaring and ready to get the ball rolling on plans.
Eventsforce
APRIL 15, 2020
The coronavirus public health crisis has severely impacted event planners across the globe in many ways. Many people are now having to work remotely to mitigate the spread of the disease – yet, initial findings from a new Eventsforce research study show that many event planners are finding it increasingly difficult to motivate teams and work from home.
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SmartMeetings
APRIL 13, 2020
2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. Pure Michigan’s budget was cut to zero when caught in a political battle between the legislature and governor. Even Brand USA, the national tourism promoter, faced a contentious political debate about funding its outreach efforts.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 12, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to hurt its business, City Brew Tours got crafty by offering online brewing and beer pairing classes. As companies began telling employees to work from home and local governments started restricting group gatherings, Chad Brodsky knew that his company, City Brew Tours , was going to feel the impact. The company offers what he calls “education-first craft brewery tour experiences” in 11 cities spanning from Portland, Oregon to Washington, D.C.
Planning Pod
APRIL 14, 2020
If you run a catering business, then you already know that income from existing customers may keep the lights on, but without solid sales strategies for lead generation and prospecting, you will have a hard time growing your revenue. And although that will require lots of sales calls and cold calling from your catering sales manager and team, it will also require setting smart sales goals and some clever marketing tactics.
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