Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Are you old yet? (Click on the image to watch the skateboarding professor, who’s my age.). I turned 69 last week. My body and mind do not work as well as they used to. Oh for the days, long gone, when I went to bed, fell asleep immediately, and woke up eight hours later feeling refreshed! My stamina starts to drop at five pm; no more long productive bouts of late night work.
EventMB
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Some might argue that professional development is a waste of energy right now, but there has never been more reason to adapt. Events are changing and so are the demands on event professionals. Here are nine ways to win work as soon as it becomes available. With live events still severely limited, most event planners […]. The post 9 Ways to Get Job-Ready for the Event Industry Recovery by The Vendry appeared first on [link].
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GEVME
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Intro. Are you thinking about how to increase audience engagement ? You have come to the right place. With the way things are going today, event planners have no choice but to make the best out of their online events and the virtual event engagement tools that come along with them. However, to engage event attendees requires effort and creativity. It’s simply not that easy.
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
As events have moved online, it’s become increasingly more difficult to know what the worth of your event might be to your audience. But that doesn’t mean you should offer cheap or even free tickets for an experience you’ve worked hard to produce. Looking into averages for online ticket pricing, we see a range from […].
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Attendease
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Speakers can easily make or break an event. If you have a presenter who doesn’t understand who they’re talking to, or who can’t keep the audience’s attention, you’re wasting everyone’s time (and possibly their money). Conversely, if you have a speaker who has a compelling topic and knows how to deliver it with clear takeaways, you’ll have a happy crowd who will leave positive reviews for your event, and tell others.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 8, 2020
EventMobi's Virtual Event Platform is a web-based and mobile platform for highly customized virtual events. It lets planners design, monetize, and produce fully virtual or hybrid events. Here is our review. EventMobi Virtual Event Platform: What Is It? EventMobi's Virtual Event Platform is a robust virtual event tool that is available as both a […].
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
Halloween 2020 isn’t cancelled — it’s just going virtual. If you’re still thinking of hosting an online event for Halloween, don’t be dismayed by the date on your calendar. In fact, unlike in-person events, tickets to virtual events often sell best closer to the actual date, so there’s still time! Here’s our best advice for […].
Eventbrite UK
OCTOBER 8, 2020
As events have moved online, it’s become increasingly more difficult to know what the worth of your event might be to your audience. But that doesn’t mean you should offer cheap or even free tickets for an experience you’ve worked hard to produce. Looking into averages for online ticket pricing, we see a range from […]. The post Is the Price Right?
BizBash
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Boston-based TYGER | Event Design + Production created a modern take on the traditional holiday—while also offering design inspiration for small events of all types.
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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.
EventMB
OCTOBER 6, 2020
With the increasing realization that Covid-19 can spread through the air, emphasis has gradually shifted away from surface transmission. Some are even dismissing sanitation measures at events as mere ‘hygiene theater.’ What does the evidence tell us? When the pandemic first began, careful hand washing was presented as the number one way to reduce infection […].
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OCTOBER 5, 2020
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 Sept. 25 – […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Organisers of several high-profile events industry campaigns have created a taskforce to ensure stronger alignment and more effective communication in fighting for awareness and financial support for the whole industry. The organisations behind #WeMakeEvents, #Let the Music Play and #WeCreateExperiences will align with One Industry One Voice and are encouraging other campaigns to get in touch.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 9, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Iconic Stories: How To Pivot With An Emphasis On Human Relationships. Event Jobs: Event Company Hiring vs Unemployed Event Prof: Different Perspectives. ? Learn more about navigating this virtual event landscape with our Virtual Event Handbook. . 4th Quarter, Reviews, and Reflection. It’s October, and as an October baby, I have reached my full form!
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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
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The UK, a country with huge event institutions like Reed and Informa, doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind about whether or not live events can happen. With the virus' second wave now upon us and renewed restrictions being implemented, we need a plan. Regulations when it comes to live events have […]. The post UK Goes Back and Forth on Business Events — What’s to Come?
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OCTOBER 8, 2020
Like most things, Halloween will look a bit different this year as people continue to social distance across the globe. With annual costume parties and trick-or-treating plans off the table for most, consumers of all ages are looking for new ways to celebrate the spooky season, while engaging and connecting with their communities. Eventbrite has […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Leeds based event specialists First Event have announced they will host a free 70 min virtual event called One Virtual at 4pm, Wednesday 14th October to showcase to all just how inventive, engaging and brilliant online events can be. Like all in the embattled events industry, First Event feared the worst when restrictions hit earlier this year and the team looked ahead to a tough period.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The most powerful tool available for hospitality professionals looking for their next job might be there waiting right on their phones. Social media apps are one of the easiest ways to connect with your network, find job listings and market yourself—if you do it right. Smart Meetings asked career coaching experts for their secrets on each of the platforms.
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Special Events
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Marketing a venue is a whole different ball game than promoting a product or service; venues serve as the backdrop of an event and clients seek out a space they can envision in their memories for years to come.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 7, 2020
It’s hardly news that the rules of the game have changed drastically. And now that we’re all getting up close and personal with the concept of virtual experiences, the focus becomes elevating the experience. We’ve already discussed at length why planners need to get creative with storytelling. But perhaps we jumped the gun too quickly – back when we published our Back To The Basics article , things were still very much up in the air.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Creative communications group DRPG’s flagship thought leadership event DRPGBIGtalk usually hosts 150 delegates. With this year’s move to virtual, the event attracted over 1000 delegates from across the globe. Hosted in a virtual world theme park created using cutting edge browser based WebGl modelling, the three-day event brought communications professionals together online to see what is possible in the world of virtual events and provide them with the key insights needed to help futureproof th
EventSource
OCTOBER 6, 2020
It turns out fairy tales do come true, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve got proof from Amanda and David’s socially distanced ceremony at Casa Loma. The creative team at Designed Dream Wedding Planning provided the magical touch when it came to planning the couple’s dream ceremony that was a beautiful confection of old world tradition and whimsy.
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.
InitLive
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Food banks have played a pivotal role in our communities for decades, and they will continue to positively impact the millions of people who struggle with food insecurity each year. According to the USDA , over 10% of households in America worked with food security at some point in 2018. Thanks to food banks, many of those families were able to put food on the table when they needed it.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Frustrated industry leaders brainstorm ways to get back to business. The most coveted amenity in the meetings and hospitality world right now is…confidence. For attendees, that translates to a sense of security they will be safe if they resume traveling …for meeting planners, a certainty that guidelines are correct…and for venues, peace of mind that the jurisdiction won’t reverse course and make them scrap plans in the works for months or years, and would have put hundreds of people to work at a
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 7, 2020
isla, the recently launched organisation for sustainable events, has announced the arrival of fifteen new members. The incoming companies include nine event & experiential agencies and six event support businesses. The new members now join the twelve founder companies, each sharing a common commitment towards the measurement and delivery of sustainable events. .
EventSource
OCTOBER 8, 2020
There’s a lot to love about Courtney and Tyler’s rustic romantic wedding. With the help of the brilliant planners at As You Wish Weddings , the couple’s gorgeous fall wedding incorporated tons of florals and lovely texture along with natural backdrops that emanated a fresh and friendly feel. Put it together with the breathtaking location of The Symes , and you’ve got one stunner of a celebration.
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Event Leadership Institute
OCTOBER 8, 2020
For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. FFEA supports more than 700 event industry professional members who collectively represent 5,500 events. Each year the association hosts an annual conference for members featuring three full days of in-person networking and education.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 8, 2020
If you’re reading this, then congratulations—you’ve made it to October. I feel like we all deserve awards at this point but then again, maybe you’re thinking, “Girl, we still have three more months in this crazy year. I’m ready to put this one to bed!” And I hear you—but what if. victory. What if three months from now you could look back on this challenging time with pride?
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The AEO Council has officially elected Simon Parker, executive vice president of Informa Markets, as the next Chair of the Association of Event Organisers. The election, which took place at the AEO Council meeting held on 23rd September via video conference call, also sees Carina Bauer, chief executive officer of IMEX Group, become Vice Chair. Former Chair, Darren Johnson will now assume the role of Past Chair for the forthcoming year.
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