Conferences that Work

JUNE 21, 2021

Right now, I am a long distance facilitator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I only facilitate meetings of people who are not the same room. Often, they are thousands of miles away. And, like Colin Smith, the protagonist (played by Tom Courtney ) of the classic 1962 film The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner , I sometimes feel alone. Meeting via Zoom is far better than not meeting at all, but it doesn’t compare with being with people face-to-face.

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JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Also, it is way more convenient for employees in different parts of the city/country to attend the event with just a click of a button.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. Last May, almost immediately after George Floyd was killed by […].

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

The key to event success? Keeping your audience engaged. A fact most understand, but is sometimes harder to implement. It’s more important than ever to get innovative with audience engagement, using both virtual and in-person tactics to interest your audience and gather important data. Audience engagement is supported by virtual conference ideas that enhance how your event attendees absorb information.

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JUNE 21, 2021

Last week’s internet outages were a reminder of just how frail key online infrastructure can be. Eventprofs will need to ensure that they have solid contingency plans in place for when service outages pose challenges for online events. Attendees to Hubspot’s online Grow networking conference got a rude surprise last week when some of […]. The post What to Do When Online Infrastructure Goes Down by Lucas Fitch appeared first on [link].

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JUNE 22, 2021

When Ronnie Brown, singer and songwriter for the Texas-based reggae-rock band Audic Empire, decided to blend his love of music with his enthusiasm for the San Marcos River, what emerged is the Come & Tube It 2021 Music Festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind, eco-conscious party on the river, with more than a dozen bands lined up for […].

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EventSource

JUNE 21, 2021

Unless you are one of those annoying people whose hair looks 100% perfect 100% of the time, you will need to add ‘find an awesome wedding hairstyle’ to your wedding to-do list. While it may feel overwhelming to choose a hairstyle for one of the biggest days of your life (and one that will be in photos forever)– we are here to help! Here is how to find the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day in 6 easy steps.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Event technology company MeetingPlay raised $75 million from growth-oriented private equity firm Sunstone Partners. The investment is being used to support a white-label approach that essentially makes MeetingPlay invisible to attendees. This investment is one of the largest in event tech in recent times, so we took the opportunity to discuss MeetingPlay’s plans in an […].

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Also, it is way more convenient for employees in different parts of the city/country to attend the event with just a click of a button.

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JUNE 25, 2021

With venues re-opening and restrictions on gatherings slowly being loosened, communities — and event creators — are eager to get back to live, in-person events. Even so, many regulations remain in place to protect against another spike in COVID-19 cases, and it’s an event planner’s responsibility to protect the health of their attendees and staff. […].

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Skift

JUNE 24, 2021

The New York Times Travel Show has ended. This photo was taken at the 2019 show. j-No / Flickr Skift Take: No matter what you thought of the show, it's another large loss for the travel industry after a horrific year. — Angel Adegbesan Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Aventri’s Virtual & Hybrid Event Solution is designed for enterprise organizations and event planners who require fully branded, interactive events. Here is our review What Is It? Aventri’s Virtual & Hybrid Event Solution is an end-to-end platform designed to let you execute your events from one spot. The solution came about as a response […].

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GEVME

JUNE 20, 2021

GEVME has been breaking the boundaries of the virtual event experience through its virtual event builder. It is fully customizable, secure, and scalable according to the requirement. It has changed the way people connect online through events, meetings, live chat, video chat, and other elements that ensure maximum engagement with the attendees. . Specifically, the engagement blocks create a personal touch to events and live meetings.

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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

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JUNE 24, 2021

Event creators around the US are celebrating the reopening of venues and communities nationwide. But in this new climate, creators aren’t just on the hook for planning great events — they’re also responsible for the safety of attendees. In support of our COVID-19 Safety Playbook, we’ve collected answers to some of the most common questions on […].

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Event Marketer

JUNE 21, 2021

Social audio just may be the next frontier for social media. Consumers with Zoom fatigue were first drawn to the audio-only concept while stuck at home during the pandemic, and the market for it has been booming ever since. Different from podcasts, which are recorded for future listening, social audio is about real-time, moderated conversations that allow listeners to actively participate.

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JUNE 23, 2021

When events went virtual, event tech providers had to upskill to meet the demand for virtual production support. Now, as in-person events start to trickle back, providers are once again extending their end-to-end service offerings, but this time to onsite production. The evolving event landscape and the rapid shift to hybrid and onsite-only events present […].

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations. Moreover, attendance rates for online sessions can be low: Registrants are less likely to show up, as they may get pulled into meetings or simply forget to add events to their cale

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JUNE 23, 2021

Eventbrite hosted the first-ever RECONVENE summit in May. The virtual networking and skillsharing event featured more than 20 talks and workshops from some of the most dynamic thinkers in the event world. We’re recapping the two-day event’s key takeaways on the blog. Watch recordings of every session here. Music fans travel from around the world to see their […].

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JUNE 24, 2021

With 100 resources on hybrid events, this page has all you need to prepare for and execute a successful hybrid event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2021

Just three months ago, event profs were wondering whether it was too soon to lift restrictions and go back to in-person events. While they were skeptical back then, we are glad to say that the era of post-COVID events is officially here! That being said, some safety concerns absolutely need to be addressed. Since this is the Event Tech Podcast, we are going to talk about how technology can ensure better safety at in-person events.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 25, 2021

We all have a lot of “eventing” to make up for this summer. There are old friends to catch up with, new friends to meet, sessions to see, projects to pitch, deals to lock down, and maybe even some vacationing to do, if we’re lucky. But with things not quite back to normal yet, it’s going to take some planning to be able to do all the things you want to do.

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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.

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JUNE 23, 2021

sSome companies are operating on tightened budgets, others have the task of rebuilding a team after layoffs, and others are learning how to balance multiple endeavors after pivoting or launching a side hustle during the shutdown.

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QC Event School

JUNE 23, 2021

Want to discover how to start an event planning business of your very own, even if you’re still in school? Join QC Event School ‘s Student Ambassador, Tamesha Antria, as she reveals 8 tips to help you achieve this goal! . Tamesha is a graduate of QC’s Event & Wedding Planning, Event Decor, and Virtual Events Training courses. She’s also a current student of the Destination Wedding Planning Course.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2021

Destinations International (DI) unveiled its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipient. Created in 2017, DI’s Destination Organization Leaders Award is “among the association’s most prestigious honors, recognizing those outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant contribution to the destination marketing and management industry and a profound difference in the communities they serve,” reads

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JUNE 22, 2021

Presenters all over the world are getting ready to inspire audiences on stage and in-person again. So we’re back to normal, right? Not exactly. With the addition of hybrid technology and current safety guidelines, presenting will look a little different this year. Hybrid will mean more cameras and screens to keep track of, as well as having to engage both virtual and in-person audiences.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Connie Riley’s career has gone from being a self-described “chick singer” in a traveling band to vice president of a global entertainment agency. And she’s nowhere near done yet.

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The Planner's Lounge

JUNE 22, 2021

Do you ever feel like you simply can’t keep up with what everyone else is doing? Does it feel like everyone is moving at a much higher speed than you are? Working for myself over the past 16 years, I have to remind myself that there were periods of time when I was the one moving at high speed – consistently growing my event planning business, starting new businesses, getting published frequently, being featured on local news stations, booking incredible events, and winning awards.

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EventSource

JUNE 24, 2021

Brandi and David’s elegant garden ceremony at Harding Waterfront Estate incorporated plenty of family traditions and darling details that elevated the dreamy day. Not to mention the beautiful day and bright sunshine provided the perfect lighting. The talented lens of photographer Lindsie Grey was on hand to snap the momentous occasion. The couple made it official underneath a delicately decorated arch which blended in beautifully with the breathtaking background of Mother Nature.

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