Gallus Events
MARCH 22, 2020
Many event organisers from every type of event business face the same choice with their next event: pivot to virtual, cancel or postpone the event? So exactly how do you decide on the right option for your event? Well, the first thing to say is that some organisers simply don’t have a choice. If you have an Easter Fair there’s no option but to cancel: you can’t postpone that until the summer!
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MARCH 24, 2020
It’s tough enough getting people to engage with your event in person. Shift the experience to online, and all of a sudden you’re competing with tabs of distractions. Busy inboxes, social news feeds, online shopping, and pressing to-do lists are all just one click away. Does that mean you have to settle for low engagement […].
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EventMB
MARCH 24, 2020
Force majeure is the legal clause on everyone’s lips. On almost every event contract, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic would be the obvious case it was designed for, but that’s not how insurance companies see it. What recourse is there for event organizers? Any event planned to occur in the next six to […]. The post Force Majeure: Will it Really Help Cancelled Events?
Conferences that Work
MARCH 23, 2020
Because we are struggling in a covid-19 world, I’m hosting a special Feelings Edition of the Eventprofs Happy Hour this coming Friday, March 27, 12:00 – 14:00 EDT. From 2011 – 2017 I hosted a weekly online Eventprofs Happy Hour, first on Twitter and then Google Plus. We used the #ephh hashtag, and announced meetings via the @epchat Twitter account.
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Gallus Events
MARCH 23, 2020
Ten events that have pivoted to digital! With so much going on at such an unbelievably quick pace in the world of events, it will prove to be very useful to see how others are managing. So in this post, I have highlighted 10 great events that have pivoted to digital. We can be sure that there will be many different approaches to pivoting to digital events.
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EventMB
MARCH 23, 2020
Amid widespread coronavirus-related event cancellations, empty venues and hotels are stepping up to support health care efforts. Here's how the industry is pitching in. The events and hospitality industries are reeling from the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak and the resulting travel bans and restrictions that have led to sweeping event cancellations.
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 26, 2020
Do the words “online event” make you think of lengthy webinars or livestreaming business conferences? You’re in the majority. But 2020 is changing the game when it comes to hosting events virtually – especially now that COVID-19 is forcing many of us to stay home. Around the world, resourceful event professionals are getting creative in […]. The post 11 Ideas for Virtual Events appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
Endless Events
MARCH 25, 2020
Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So why not be the one who takes the first step into more engaging, sustainable events that can connect thousands of people from around the world at lower costs and increased flexibility?
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MARCH 27, 2020
This is a guest post by Larry Weil, nationally recognized sponsorship expert and founder of The Sponsorship Guy, a sponsorship marketing agency. In wake of the pandemic, many event brands are taking the steps to move online. Even if you’re one of the lucky creators who can pull it off and still make a profit, […].
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EventMB
MARCH 25, 2020
While communities are rallying together to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, there are also a number of companies enforcing unjustified layoffs, charging crazy cancellation fees, and not processing refunds for unused products. The event industry will remember. I was checking my social media stream over the weekend, as all of us are from the solitude […].
Eventbrite UK
MARCH 25, 2020
We’re living in unprecedented times. With the government imposing social distancing, event organisers are being forced to postpone or cancel events. At Eventbrite, we’ve been lucky enough to see some of the creative ways our customers are tackling the crisis. If you’re not sure how to keep your event in the hearts and minds of […].
Eventinterface
MARCH 27, 2020
Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Like with most things, the key is in the planning, and the better prepared you can be, the more likely your event is going to go ahead smoothly.
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MARCH 25, 2020
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has put the live, in-person events economy on hold. With social distancing mandates and subsequent live event cancelations and postponements, some event creators are struggling to see a light at the end of the tunnel. While many events are moving online, not all creators have the resources to […].
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EventMB
MARCH 25, 2020
In a big move yesterday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially postponed this year's Olympic Games. Here's what happened and what it means for an events industry still struggling to manage the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. The fate of the 2020 Summer Olympics, set to take place in Tokyo starting on July 24th, […]. The post What the Olympics Postponement Means for the Events Industry by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
MARCH 26, 2020
The events industry, just like many other industries right now, is suffering. And no one knows exactly what the effects of this will be in the long-run. Because this is such an unprecedented situation, fear is settling in. Jobs are being lost, events are being canceled, and the whole paradigm of the industry has shifted. But it’s important to remember that we’re all in this together.
Eventinterface
MARCH 27, 2020
Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. There are many things to coordinate, and many people to please, so how do you go about organizing a successful event? Like with most things, the key is in the planning, and the better prepared you can be, the more likely your event is going to go ahead smoothly.
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MARCH 24, 2020
Our mission at Eventbrite is to bring the world together through live experiences. In more than a decade of business, never before has that mission been so tested. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 and its direct impact on the live events industry is unprecedented. We are dedicated to supporting the live events community and […].
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Event Industry News
MARCH 23, 2020
Luis Sousa (Marketing Director, Festicket). As the coronavirus outbreak continues to gather pace, each day represents a step further into the unknown for the global population. Stock markets, industries and nations have been rocked by the all too necessary measures taken to contain, delay and ultimately eliminate the outbreak. The events industry has been particularly hard hit, with globally famous festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella proving they are not immune to postponement or cancell
Endless Events
MARCH 23, 2020
Yes, you read that right – we’re discussing audio augmented reality for events today! And yes, we’ve discussed the topic of augmented reality before. We touched upon it on the Event Tech Podcast. And we even dedicated a couple of # EventIcons episodes to it. But what we’re discussing today is a very specific sub-section of the topic.
Eventinterface
MARCH 24, 2020
The event industry has been dramatically transformed by continued advancements in modern technology. While that tech has made events better able to improve engagement and connectivity, it has also left them exposed to the dangers of cybercrime. Malicious intent by hackers can have a drastic and negative effect on those that are targeted, which means it is up to the event organizers to ensure that their own technologies are kept as safe and protected as possible.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 26, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has suddenly thrust online meetings into the spotlight as some companies and organizations venture into them for the first time while others rely on them much more than ever before. All of them are searching for ways to run the most productive meetings—and to avoid mistakes during a period when time is especially precious.
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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.
Oveit
MARCH 23, 2020
We are announcing our partnership with Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform. For the past months we have been working closely with […]. The post Oveit partners with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for events and venues appeared first on Oveit.com.
EventBank Insights
MARCH 24, 2020
Ever since the explosive spread of the COVID 19 (Coronavirus) virus, practically the whole working world has been working from their homes and transforming their work so that it can rely solely on digital engagement both internally and externally. That means more conference calls, more video chats, more online demos, and of course, transforming events so that they’re hosted online in webinars.
Eventinterface
MARCH 24, 2020
The event industry has been dramatically transformed by continued advancements in modern technology. While that tech has made events better able to improve engagement and connectivity, it has also left them exposed to the dangers of cybercrime. Malicious intent by hackers can have a drastic and negative effect on those that are targeted, which means it is up to the event organizers to ensure that their own technologies are kept as safe and protected as possible.
Endless Events
MARCH 27, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Convert to Virtual: How to Turn Your In-Person Event into a Virtual Event. Virtual Event Tech: Virtual Event Platforms – Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It. ? Curious on how to navigate virtual events? Maybe you have some questions that you desperately need answers to. I highly suggest you tune into our free webinar tomorrow 3/24 at 4 PM EST on how to convert your in-person event into a virtual one.
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Event Industry News
MARCH 23, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, UK venues and hotels have been revealing the true cost to their businesses – and sharing their best tips for survival. A survey this week on behalf of NFS Technology Group found that 90% of venues are seeing meetings and events move to July onwards. Hotel groups appear initially to be more impacted because bedroom occupancy is affected as well as their meeting space occupancy.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 27, 2020
Event planners have been sidetracked by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, wondering about the best route to take. Cancel? Postpone? Claim force majeure ? It seems that many of them are doing a combination of all three. Smart Meetings spoke to meeting planners and destination representatives to find out how they’re managing responsibilities in the current climate.
Special Events
MARCH 25, 2020
Business consultant and financial strategist Michelle Loretta offers tips to help event companies hold on through the coronavirus crisis.
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