Event Age by Swapcard
APRIL 27, 2021
What you need is a step-by-step checklist that you can refer to throughout the process of planning your hybrid event. We've made that checklist for you, to ensure you have everything in one place. It'll help you answer questions like, "Did I remember to define the attendee touchpoints on the platform?" or "What are the essentials I need to consider when choosing my platform?".
Conferences that Work
APRIL 26, 2021
Attention, meeting planners! Safe meeting venue ventilation for COVID-19 is critical. As we start thinking about returning to in-person events, it’s crucial to check that venues are upgrading their HVAC systems to handle potentially virus-infused air. There has been little public discussion on this important topic. In this post, I’ll explain why questions about venues’ HVAC safety should be at the top of your site visit checklist.
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Bizzabo
APRIL 27, 2021
From the network model to the single site, discover three hybrid event models for bringing your hybrid event programs to life. Since COVID-19 changed the way we plan (as well as everything else in life), the concept of the hybrid event has been floated more seriously as we consider how in-person events might function in the future. But what is a hybrid event, and what are some of the advantages it provides for you, your attendees, and your sponsors?
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 28, 2021
As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again — but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Accommodating both the eager-to-socialize and the more cautious attendees can be key to leveling up your event creation game. Hybrid events, which can […].
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EventMB
APRIL 28, 2021
Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment? If so, can planners force all attendees to use them? If we can prove that forced adoption can help keep […]. The post What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?
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GEVME
APRIL 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19, event organisers have been pushed to look beyond the traditional and find ways to make virtual experiences engaging. To help them navigate this new normal, GEVME came up with a new series called Virtual Experience Makers , featuring creative personalities and organisers that are experimenting with unique ideas to create virtual experiences that are engaging, entertaining and stand out.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 30, 2021
The last bell has rung and kids are out of school until fall, which means parents are looking for fun things to do in the summer to keep everyone engaged and active — and maybe get a little alone time, too. Kids who’ve been learning virtually for over a year are eager for things to […].
EventMB
APRIL 26, 2021
A 2018 study showed that only 3 percent of venture partners are Black, but event tech company Bevy’s latest funding round sparked change with a 70 percent Black investor pool. This initiative leads the way for organizational success and inclusive solutions. It has been over a year since our industry was unexpectedly hit with a […]. The post Event Tech Company Bevy Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Latest Funding Round by Keneisha Williams appeared first on [link].
Eventbrite UK
APRIL 29, 2021
By Joel Crouch, Eventbrite VP of Global Revenue At last, it seems that the return of live events is gaining momentum. The end of the COVID-19 crisis seems in sight. Is it too early to look at the bright side of a pandemic that has hit the events industry in the chest so hard it’s […]. The post The pandemic has changed events. And it’s not all bad. appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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Best Corporate Events
APRIL 27, 2021
What if you could recruit a high-performing team of professionals to improve your business and boost your daily operations? Even better, what if you could do so without having to increase your rent costs, hiring a recruiter, or investing in benefits packages and other incentives? The fact is, you can hire an expert remote team to ensure business success, and it’s simpler than you might expect.
Picatic by Eventbrite
APRIL 30, 2021
At Eventbrite, the wellbeing of our global employees is top priority. We want every single Briteling to feel empowered to show up and do their best work every day, so we reimagined our workplace philosophy to let them choose the model that works best for them. Reimagining work at Eventbrite The first thing we did […].
Endless Events
APRIL 26, 2021
Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. In such a short span of time, it has managed to attract enormous investments. But should we care? Time and time again, Will and Brandt have proven to the Event Tech Podcast listeners that they are experts in all things tech.
Expo Pass
APRIL 27, 2021
Newly released guidelines for surface transmission tell us that it’s probably time to cut back on all the Clorox wipes. According to the CDC, “The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus.”. The CDC also conducted quantitative microbial risk assessment studies to get a deeper understanding of the transmission risk factors.
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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
Event Marketer
APRIL 29, 2021
As the number of Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 increases and the country begins to reopen businesses, more marketers are beginning to consider producing live, in-person events again. But in terms of logistics, budgets, technology and safety, events post-COVID will differ in key ways from those held before the pandemic. Below are resources to help marketers implement effective, safe and productive in-person events going forward. 1) CDC Readiness and Planning Tool.
Skift
APRIL 27, 2021
A tenant Lounge at Ease's property on Sixth Avenue, New York City. Ease Hospitality Skift Take: Many office workers will be thinking they’ve never had it so good, working at home with all the comforts that come with it. We're about to find out how office building landlords, and their tenants, draw them back in. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.
Endless Events
APRIL 30, 2021
Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. It’s no longer just about the experience taking place on-site. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience.
Eventtia
APRIL 28, 2021
The Covid-19 crisis called for a complete overhaul in the business model. With strict lockdown restrictions and regulations, organizations worldwide were forced to implement remote working practices with barely any time to wrap their heads around the situation. That was a completely new method of working, bringing in several advantages. People were able to work from anywhere they wanted, and productivity increased manifold.
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Event Marketer
APRIL 25, 2021
Five insights on COVID-proofing your indoor events. Among the countless aspects of events that marketers have had to rethink in the wake of the pandemic is how social distancing impacts experience design. A heavy dose of creativity is required to deliver stylish spaces that also keep attendees safe, particularly while adhering to ever-changing health guidelines.
Special Events
APRIL 25, 2021
Technology will remain a high priority in 2021, here’s what you need to know.
EventSource
APRIL 27, 2021
Francesca and Dave’s wedding is giving us all the dreamy city chic vibes. The talented team at XO Events & Weddings was able to bring the couple’s vision to life blending industrial chic with boho glam at the stunning Gladstone Hotel. Think moody lighting, clean lines, and tons of greenery. Thankfully the creative lens of photographer Lori Waltenbury was on hand to capture each stunning moment.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 29, 2021
It turns out hiring back thousands of hotel employees, from chefs and bartenders to housekeepers and salespeople, is even harder than doing mass layoffs. Popular tourist destinations like Las Vegas are finding workforces already stretched thin by the absence of overseas seasonal workers stranded in their home countries due to pandemic restrictions. Now, convention hotels are competing with newly launched properties, Amazon fulfillment centers, alternate careers and full-time parenting duties.
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.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 28, 2021
Mike Rowe, executive producer and host of the TV series “Dirty Jobs,” speaks at the first-ever virtual leadership conference for the National Electrical Contractors Association. When the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) hosted its annual leadership conference virtually for the first time ever in early April 2021, more than 850 members tuned in to the two-day event.
EventSource
APRIL 29, 2021
If you’re looking for a stunner of a wedding, then look no further than Yuliya and Gary’s luxe celebration. Together with the help of planner Karina Lemke , the couple created a day that combined garden glam vibes with elegant sophistication. Set at the stunning Graydon Hall Manor , this wedding has it all when it comes to florals, colours, and textures.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 27, 2021
Going hybrid is an experiential process. You try, try and try again until you find the formula for that perfect in-person-virtual concoction. In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups.
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 26, 2021
AIM Meetings and Events has teamed up with Inspire Diagnostics and Unisys Corporation to offer free, at-home COVID-19 testing kits (not shown) to those planning to attend in-person events. (Adobe Stock Photo). Despite a growing number of Americans who have been vaccinated, there will still be those who are wary of attending in-person events in 2021.
Special Events
APRIL 26, 2021
WIPA wedding planners discuss the state of the wedding industry.
EventSource
APRIL 26, 2021
For some brides, the most exciting part of the wedding planning process is shopping for the dress– for others, it’s the part they dread the most. If you are the later, you’re in luck! There are a ton of options if you are not here for the whole ‘white dress’ thing: Pick a different colour. For some brides, it’s not so much the dress that bugs them but the fact that they are expected to wear white.
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