Conferences that Work
MARCH 22, 2021
We spend too much time distracting ourselves from what matters. Distraction is fine, up to a point. But when we spend two trillion dollars annually on entertainment, I’d say we are well beyond that point. As Seth Godin puts it: Marvel spent $400,000,000 to make Avengers: Endgame. Because there was a business model in place that made it a reasonable investment choice.
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MARCH 23, 2021
If the past year of lockdowns has taught us one thing, it’s to not take anything for granted. That’s especially true when it comes to making plans for the future, and more so if you’re an event creator. Although rules and restrictions can change regularly and with little notice, there are ways events professionals can […].
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Stova
MARCH 25, 2021
Women’s history in the United States has made groundbreaking strides in the last 200 years. From Sojouner Truth’s “ Ain’t I a Woman” speech in 1851 to the 2020 election where Kamala Harris was voted in as the first woman Vice President. Women’s History Month has grown in the last century from one day in 1909, to a week in 1978 , and finally expanded to last the entirety of March in 1987 with a vote from Congress.
Event Farm
MARCH 24, 2021
Since March 2020, this whole pandemic period has been a waiting game. Waiting for the mask-wearing era to pass, waiting for when we can feel safe again, and most importantly – waiting for when we can socialize and have fun with other humans without the anxiety of getting sick. But the truth is, most of us are tired of waiting and want to get to a place where we can safely go back to hosting and attending in-person events.
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GEVME
MARCH 21, 2021
Have you ever planned a fundraising event? Or are you planning to organize a virtual fundraiser now? In the book, The Richest Man in Babylon, George Clayson speaks about giving one-tenth of your income back to the people. However, when you want to start a virtual fundraising event on a large scale, you will need real event management planning to help you run and manage something that big!
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Social Tables
MARCH 24, 2021
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Endless Events
MARCH 26, 2021
It’s a content-driven world out there. As a matter of fact, there are very few facets of our lives that are not somehow tied to the ever-lasting art of storytelling. Yes, everyone wants to create great content – marketers, writers, astronauts, and, of course, event planners. Delivering educational and relevant material to an actively engaged audience has never been as important as it is now.
EventSource
MARCH 22, 2021
Finding gifts for your bridal party is easy – finding a gift for your groom, not so much. Obviously you want to get him something that he will love, but you also want to make sure that it’s not just going to sit on a shelf somewhere and never get used! So, here are some great gift ideas that will remind him of you every time he uses them! Personalized Golf Stuff.
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MARCH 26, 2021
When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, in-person events were paused and the world was told to stay home and apart. Yet, Eventbrite brought the world together through virtual events. From March to April last year, events related to virtual travel and virtual tours increased 8X on our platform and grew continuously throughout the year. In […].
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 24, 2021
Occasionally, major unexpected developments force entire industries to rapidly change their business model overnight or face the very real prospect of extinction. While widespread technology adoption is traditionally a slow process, the Covid-19 pandemic forced a rapid and necessary global shift to remote work , travel restrictions and digital communication , putting the live meetings and events industry on pause.
Eventsforce
MARCH 22, 2021
Want the lowdown on technology and events? In your inbox, every week. Hybrid events have been with us for many years. Some organisations have been producing them successfully for a long time. However, for many planners, hybrid events are something completely new. And we start to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, planners will need to add ‘hybrid events’ into their toolkit to compete and be relevant to their audiences.
EventSource
MARCH 26, 2021
Yes, summer is known as ‘wedding season’, and there are a few reasons for that, however, there is a new trend popping up of getting married in the Spring. The slightly cooler, less busy time of year that will allow you your pick of vendors, and some gorgeous natural backgrounds. Still undecided? Check out these perks of having a Spring wedding! 1. Everything is in full bloom: Fresh spring flowers will be blooming, and who doesn’t want flowers everywhere on their big day?
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MARCH 23, 2021
Hosting an event that’s going to be held more than once in the year? Let us introduce you to the recurring event feature, which will soon become the go-to tool in your event creator’s tool kit. All it requires is a little proactive planning and a quick coffee break to complete the simple set up, […].
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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
SmartMeetings
MARCH 25, 2021
Editor’s note : The following is not legal advice but is for general educational purposes. If you have a specific question, you should contact an attorney. event contract. The good news is that vaccines are here. The bad news is that pandemic concerns are still with us—and that means one of the side effects, intense focus on force majeure clauses, will hang around for the foreseeable future.
Skift
MARCH 24, 2021
An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet. Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? — Reem Abdellatif Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventSource
MARCH 24, 2021
With gathering limits being significantly higher outdoors vs. indoors, you may be on the hunt for an outdoor wedding venue for your intimate, 2021 nuptials. But how about an outdoor venue that also boasts a stunning view to serve as your backdrop? Whether it’s a view of the city skyline, a gorgeous natural backdrop, or a lakeside view that tickles your fancy, there are a handful of outdoor venues with gorgeous views in the GTA that fit the bill!
MeetingsNet
MARCH 25, 2021
4 excerpts from the Social Impact Award winners’ acceptance speeches that doubled down on the event theme: A Moment of Hope and Reflection. Members of the meetings and hospitality community gathered virtually on March 25 for the Events Industry Council’s annual Global Awards ceremony, honoring Hall of Leaders inductees and, new this year, Social Impact Award recipients.
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SmartMeetings
MARCH 22, 2021
When the world began staging hybrid and virtual events at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it did so out of necessity. In making the shift, many organizations found new, powerful platforms for engaging with their current audience and reaching new ones. Now that the world has staged virtual events for the better part of a year, it’s time to make sure these events meet your organization’s ongoing needs.
QC Event School
MARCH 26, 2021
Want to book more event planner jobs? QC Event School’s Student Ambassador, Tamesha Antria, is here to reveal how YOU can conduct a successful virtual consultation! Tamesha is a graduate of QC’s Event & Wedding Planning Course , as well as a student of the Destination Wedding Planning and Event Decor courses. Her business, Black Haven Events , offers clients everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, and much more.
EventSource
MARCH 25, 2021
Every inch of Alessandra and Michael’s luxurious nuptials at The King Edward Hotel are bursting with love, glamour, and lots of colour. Planned alongside the fabulous team at Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique , the couple’s celebration is bursting with luxuriousness and elegant details in every inch of the décor from floor to ceiling. The talented lens Purple Tree Wedding Photography captured every moment of the couple’s lavish Pin-worthy day.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 24, 2021
Employers are offering virtual activities to remote staff members to help create a stronger work culture. Avital Food Tours’ virtual mixology experiences can include ingredients kits shipped directly to participants and engraved cocktail shakers. The pandemic made work from home (WFH) an instant and necessary experiment for many organizations.
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.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 25, 2021
Tips for improving remote presenter AV. It continues to blow my mind that this deep into the pandemic we’re still seeing such incredibly bad “remote shots” on live television. During the election season, there was a seemingly perpetual parade of pundits, all weighing in from their cavernous, echo-filled living rooms, with blue glare filling their glasses lenses, and electric toothbrush heads hanging out of their ears (aka AirPods).
Skift
MARCH 24, 2021
An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet. Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? — Reem Abdellatif Read the Complete Story On Skift.
EventSource
MARCH 23, 2021
With lush florals, a bold and bright colour palette, elegant touches, and a fusion of wedding traditions, Nadia and Tushar’s wedding celebration is a stunner! Jessica Lisi Events helped the couple create a magical day filled with rich tradition and modern flair and made two ceremonies flowed effortlessly from one to the next. The spectacular Hindu ceremony occurred early in the morning, and during the day the couple transitioned to a gorgeous wedding reception at Liberty Grand Entertainmen
PCMA Convene
MARCH 22, 2021
Do capacity limits for indoor meetings include event staff? A handful of event professionals recently shared their knowledge on PCMA’s Catalyst forum. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion.
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eventplanner
MARCH 21, 2021
What do you think people notice first when they enter your event venue? Is it the furniture? Is it the vastness of the space? Or maybe it’s the usual approach you took to decorating your ceiling?
Glisser
MARCH 24, 2021
Turning on Q&A. Q&A is a really helpful feature that facilitates communication between your speaker and your attendees. Q&A provides a judgement-free zone where all submissions are anonymous, letting people ask questions they may be nervous to ask otherwise. This also helps protect personal information like a Unique ID or Email from being presented to your audience.
EncoreAPAC
MARCH 24, 2021
1000s of international attendees. 11 concurrent live streams. 5 action-packed days. 1 event platform. You can’t stop progress. That is the exact sentiment of the organisers of the 38 th International Symposium on Combustion who chose to power on by quickly pivoting to a fully virtual event after COVID travel restrictions thwarted their plans. The competitive bid was jointly won by the Adelaide Convention Bureau and All Occasions Group and was expected to bring over 1300 delegates from around the
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