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I was inspired by a post by Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon, who penned a moving article entitled “ It Is Okay Not to Be Okay.” I recommend you read her moving story and then come back. Some days, I can relate! Application for Associations. It’s getting harder and harder to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Prognosticators and industry cheerleaders keep telling us that things will get back to normal…but who can say what normal is?
In August, Germany performed an experiment with 2,000 participants to understand how the Coronavirus spreads at events. Here are the results. In August 2020, many of us were captured by a very promising experiment that planned to shed light on how the virus spreads at events. The event industry has been devastated under the stigma […]. The post Understanding How Coronavirus Spreads at Events: New Research by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Planners aren’t the only eventprofs getting used to virtual events — speakers also have a steep learning curve. One of the most important factors in keeping an audience’s attention is production value. Here’s how speakers and planners can work to deliver it. The events industry has largely shifted to virtual over the past several months, […]. The post How to Set Virtual Event Speakers Up for Success by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
Even though we’re living through a global pandemic, people are hungry to connect, and they’re taking to Eventbrite to search for and discover a variety of events each week. We’re always intrigued by what we find. Here’s a look at what consumers across the U.S. searched for on Eventbrite last week (between Oct. 16 – […].
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.
When you’re planning a wedding, you will be dealing with lots of different vendors who will all play a crucial role in making your day come together. Once your wedding is over, many vendors will ask you to write a review or testimonial so that they can use your feedback to help other perspective clients choose them. If your vendor has gone beyond the call of duty and done an amazing job, please do them a kindness and write a glowing testimonial so their business can thrive.
Is most classroom practice astrology? David Bowles thinks so. I’ll let you in on a secret. I have a doctorate in education, but the field’s basically just a 100 years old. We don’t really know what we’re doing. Our scholarly understanding of how learning happens is like astronomy 2000 years ago. Most classroom practice is astrology. [link] — David Bowles (M?
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Is most classroom practice astrology? David Bowles thinks so. I’ll let you in on a secret. I have a doctorate in education, but the field’s basically just a 100 years old. We don’t really know what we’re doing. Our scholarly understanding of how learning happens is like astronomy 2000 years ago. Most classroom practice is astrology. [link] — David Bowles (M?
What we know about the Covid-19 crisis is that we don’t know much. As the worst crisis ever to hit the event industry is wreaking havoc with damage that it will take years to contain, there are lingering questions that will shape the future of events. We’ll explore some. Europe and the United States are […]. The post 20 Questions Facing The Event Industry in 2021 by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — we’re inspired every day by the determination and drive from the creators on Eventbrite’s platform to bring people together despite the ongoing global pandemic. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the return to life as we knew it, with indoor dining, in-person schooling and big, live […].
High school sweethearts Susana and Mark made it official at a beautiful outdoor wedding that complemented both of their personalities as well as their mutual passion for the great outdoors. The results? Rustic, romantic, and elegant. The gorgeous Kortright Eventspace was chosen for its green surroundings, which worked perfectly with the couple’s wedding organic theme.
Skift Take: Everyone forgets that in the moment in business, everything is cyclical, and the fate of business forever is bundling and unbundling over a period of time, even if they're put back together in different and potentially unrecognizable ways. — Rafat Ali Read the Complete Story On Skift.
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.
LinkedIn is reportedly building more products for virtual events. And it’s not what you think. Right after posting this tweet on the state of networking during virtual events Most agree that networking at virtual events is a problem. Yet Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Snap do social networking. The question is should we ask virtual […].
Supporting live music and events industry professionals hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bringing overall recorded music sector donations to the artist and music community co-ordinated by the BPI to around £1.67 million. The BPI/BRIT Awards can announce the donation of £54,000 to the COVID-19 Crew Relief Fund administered by Stagehand – the Production Services Association (PSA) Welfare and Benevolent Fund.
Deciding to elope can help alleviate the stress associated with a big wedding, however it comes with it’s own set of tricky situations to navigate. Deciding to elope means you’re okay not being surrounded by all of your loved ones on your wedding day. On the bright side, having your loved ones involved doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing – there are many ways to include your friends and family in your elopement.
?? The Best of the Best: Let’s Talk: Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company. ? Learn about every aspect of virtual in our Virtual Events Handbook! Best Birthday Weekend? I am so lucky that last week I got to celebrate my birthday with some pretty amazing people in my life. We went to the beach, got my favorite meal, and played some soccer on the beach.
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.
Virtual events mean steeper competition as traditional barriers to entry fall to the wayside, but the limitations of having to be in the same physical place and time are also reduced. How can planners take advantage to create ongoing community engagement? Even in the best of times, event brands spend an enormous amount of time […]. The post How to Build Community Around Virtual Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
Meet Eventboost. Eventboost is a single all-in-one event management platform enabling event professionals worldwide to simplify the organization of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Transforming events’ complexity into simplicity. Expert event organizers and beginners are using Eventboost to manage effortlessly any stage of their events. From large conferences registration to high-quality live-streamed events and sessions, our technology elevates the event experience, bringing guests’
Leslie and Damien’s rustic-chic wedding is nothing short of stunning. The couple’s celebration showcased their love and personalities perfectly, including their favourite place on earth: the Beaches area in Toronto. Not only is it a place where they both live but also where they met and where their parents live. It’s a place filled with history of their relationship, which they paid tribute to on their beautiful big day.
Marketing for hybrid events can include virtual experiences, podcasts, chat, commerce, and more. As we wrestle with how to plan for the coming year, we’re realizing that hybrid is not just a contingency plan or a Band-Aid. Incorporating integrated models is a viable business strategy that allows event producers to think beyond their physical events and deliver more holistic, omni-channel engagement — and new revenue streams.
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.
A complex and evolving landscape of virtual event tech has left event professionals with a lot of questions. How long will virtual events last? How much should I charge for them? How do I fight Zoom fatigue and keep my virtual audience from feeling like an afterthought? What do I need? Fortunately, EventMB has the […]. The post Virtual Event Tech Playbook 2020 Free Report by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
It was and is a major blow to our sector, not at all what any of us wanted to hear. It hasn’t just affected Events Organisers, but everything in the supply chain of our industry. Even Event Tech businesses are not immune as we have seen in recent days. Oliver Rowe Co-Founder, VenuIQ. However – there are still opportunities though to deliver meaningful content, experiences and events.
Think back to February, when the life of a meeting prof was relatively predictable. Annual meetings and incentive trips were planned years in advance on the assumption that people would be able to do courageous things like sit in a metal tube packed with lots of other people and fly for hours thigh-to-thigh to reach a destination where they would shake hands, occasionally hug, eat from the same buffet and breathe the same air in conference rooms where the chairs were linked together in a way tha
Planning events, whether in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two, is hard enough as is. Finding speakers, securing sponsors, coming up with new and creative ways to engage attendees.it’s a pretty hefty undertaking (to say the least). So the last thing you need is multiple software systems you have to jump back and forth between. (One for registrations, one to actually host the event and/or livestream sessions, etc.).
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
Experienced events and creative industry professionals Mark Davies (pictured right), Jerry Cleary (pictured left) and Edwin Higgins (pictured centre) have joined forces to launch a new event production company, JEM LIVE. JEM LIVE combines a physical event production offering with services such as live streaming, extended reality (xR) and social media amplification to enable organisers and agencies to expand the reach of their event.
We’re highlighting event marketing professionals behind 2020's top 100 cloud companies around the world. These are the heroes to watch. For the 5th consecutive year, Forbes - Along with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures - has released The Cloud 100 - the top 100 brands that are leading the way in tech. These companies, ranging from startups to huge corporations, come from every industry all over the world.
Edo Anceaux (left) of the Royal Delft pottery factory, and Eric Bakermans of NBTC Holland Marketing, help lead a painting workshop for event planners over Zoom. The event was filmed live from the museum at the factory. In a crowded field of requests for online attention, an email invitation Convene received from the Netherlands Tourism Board a few weeks ago stood out.
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.
Your website and social media are channels to build connections and engage with your target market, but if you’re not communicating on their level, they’ll likely move on to someone who “speaks their language.
One Industry One Voice, the coalition of events industry associations and businesses supporting the coordination of individual sector campaigns, are now planning a national and regional media campaign #WeCreateExperiences, aimed at the public and corporate buyers. The campaign planning work started in September and is aiming to launch before the end of the year, subject to the prevailing national situation and any developments in relation to the consumer/business market guidance for events re-op
Even though digital experiences are our industry’s bread and butter right now, some doubts still linger. Because everything is so new, that’s more than understandable! And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. In the past, these were pretty straightforward. But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process?
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