Conferences that Work
AUGUST 31, 2020
Please stop treating adults like children at your conferences. (For an exception, see the end of this post.). With children there’s an argument for broadcast-style learning. Schools originally developed as establishments for improving the efficiency of oral communication of information. They did this by bringing many students together, so they could learn simultaneously from one teacher.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Meet the brains behind the design of the highly successful National Speakers Association’s INFLUENCE 2020 Virtual in August. Discover how they created memorable experiences, facilitated networking and delivered inspiring general sessions. Understand the strategy behind transforming a 3-day event into an 8-week virtual experience that launched their new digital vault.
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Picatic by Eventbrite
AUGUST 31, 2020
Learn how to use Eventbrite’s add-ons feature. When Britteny Floyd-Mayo, aka Trap Yoga Bae, hosts one of her high-energy vinyasa flow yoga classes at venues across the country, she sticks around after to chat with attendees and sell branded t-shirts and tote bags. Merchandise makes up a key part of her revenue — she typically […].
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Skift CEO Rafat Ali published a piece last week on how the event industry is facing its Napster moment. Is the industry really doomed in favor of virtual events? Not really, but change is required. I was watching a documentary on the phenomenon of the hikikomori. If you are not familiar, it is about kids […]. The post Events Are Not Dead, But They Need to Change by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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GEVME
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Stay on top of the latest and discover how to successfully run an online digital exhibition with everything you need to know about the best tools and tips in 2020. You can find that many libraries, art galleries, and even museums are digitalizing and making available online their collections that you could, have otherwise only seen in person if you were to visit.
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SmartMeetings
AUGUST 31, 2020
There’s no question that the world of events has been dramatically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing concerns about large groups of in-person gatherings. Event marketers have been challenged with how to pivot quickly and keep business going and pipeline numbers up with virtual events for now, and hybrid events in the future, as the pandemic will have a rolling impact on logistics, location, sponsorships and attendance.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Social distancing has been both the crux of Covid-19 safety measures and the single biggest bane to events, but new research suggests that the six-foot rule needs revising: planners may be more restricted in some ways, less in others. Here's why. Although ‘social distancing’ is a term that dates back to 2003, it didn’t enter […]. The post Do We Really Need to Stay 6 Feet Apart at Events?
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Showcase AVi’s events have been pushing creative boundaries for over 20 years and now they are doing the same with technology, not that they were slackers in that department before. Our industry is facing new challenges on a daily basis to create experiences that match the buzz and atmosphere of a live event, but that also comply with current government guidelines and regulations.
PCMA Convene
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Two groups, the Genetics Society of America (GSA) and the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), increased the audience size of their 2020 scientific meetings that went virtual. The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence had planned an in-person conference in April that would have drawn “a few hundred attendees,” the institute’s associate director, Russ Altman, M.D., Ph.D., told Science, the magazine published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, earl
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SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Is it possible to turn a layoff into an opportunity? The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost and more notices may be on the horizon. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions.
EventMB
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Even with many face-to-face events on hiatus, event planners still have to think about maintaining audience engagement while making plans for future in-person events. Destinations that wholly embrace the pivot to virtual respond to these needs by creatively adapting their core services to online platforms. Although international travel may be severely limited right now, many […].
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Live Events Coalition has been making waves around the industry. After a pandemic almost put a complete stop to the industry, a group of people knew something had to be done. And so, they rallied together in the name of the events industry and all of the people who found themselves jobless and hopeless without a single warning. But what exactly is the Live Events Coalition?
ePly
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
What can grab an eight-second attention span? That’s the question you’re really going to have to ask yourself if you want to bring Generation Z to your next event. Speaking as a member of Gen Z myself, I know we are a tough crowd to please.
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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
AUGUST 31, 2020
I know the meetings industry looks dark right now and the future is unclear. COVID-19 is real and it is devastating. I lived through contracting it and it sucked. A lot of talented people are losing their jobs because of the need to pause meetings to slow the spread of the virus. The loss of that intellectual capital is devastating. But perhaps there is another way to look at the situation.
EventMB
AUGUST 31, 2020
As rapid testing debuts in airports, the events industry watches on to assess the implications for live in-person meetings. We spoke to Carlos-Henri Ferré of E25Bio, a company planning to produce an at-home rapid test solution, to get his take. The event industry does not seem to have its eyes on the ball when […]. The post The Case for Rapid Covid Testing to Accelerate the Event Industry’s Recovery by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The festival of all things trucks, Truckfest, was held at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, over the Sunday and Monday of the August Bank Holiday and saw over 6,000 visitors per day come to the two day show to see more than 1000 trucks, and with over 500 camping pitches at the event. Organised by Live Promotions the annual event is usually held over the May Bank Holiday but was rolled back to the end of August, in the hope that it would be possible to develop and impleme
Special Events
AUGUST 31, 2020
Wedding pro Kinsey Roberts shares tips on how event professionals can add new revenue streams successfully.
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Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Drumming Up Business: Virtual Events For Lead Generation: A Powerful Tool You Should Use! ? Are you struggling with virtual attendance? Maybe you’re not successfully integrating your event into people’s lives. You should watch our Virtual Event/Life Balance webinar to find out how to achieve attendee bliss! Inside Lands and the VMAs show us how it’s done ??.
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on businesses around the globe. With the push to limit physical contact and transmission, it’s no wonder that many large-scale events have been canceled for the year. However, these cancellations, like many other disruptions, are costing various industries millions. There’s still a lot of uncertainty about the post-pandemic future.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
On August 11, as part of PLASA’s first UK-wide # WeMakeEvents campaign, the live events and production community in Manchester organised a silent and socially distanced flight case march across the city which culminated in a dramatic red flare exhibit. Over 1,000 freelancers and supply companies attended the regional protest which collectively asked the Government to extend its furlough scheme – due to end in October – and allow access to grants in order to help save an estimated 114
Stova
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
A hybrid event is one that combines a face-to-face (F2F) event at a physical location with a “virtual” online component for remote attendees. Hybrids will likely see widespread adoption as F2F meetings reemerge from the pandemic for a number of reasons: Some attendees may not wish to travel to the event for fear of contagion or other health and safety concerns.
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The owner of The Wedding Academy shares ways to create the best client experience for clients during COVID.
EventSource
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Give us all the modern elegance vibes, please! Photographer Avenue Photo and Tracey M Events put a clean and contemporary twist on traditional elegance to show off the luxurious setting of ‘The Parlour’ at Alderlea. This editorial shoot showcases clean lines and delicate details to create a romantic, yet sophisticated vibe. Get ready for this Pin-worthy gallery!
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Event planner Andy King, known for his role in planning the infamous Fyre Festival, is to share learnings from his illustrious 30-year career and top tips for success in an exclusive session for The Meetings Show. King, who helped put together the ill-fated Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, will lead a virtual keynote session on Wednesday 21 October 2020 at The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community.
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 31, 2020
Despite lively faux convention-center environments, virtual solutions don’t quite meet the standards or ROI of in-person trade shows. 3D-like virtual solutions — complete with avatars and faux convention-center environments — are probably the closest we can get to replicating the physical trade-show environment. But while these solutions might work for low-cost consumer events like Comic-Con, they’re not best suited for business events.
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Longtime Special Events Magazine editor Lisa Hurley says good-bye.
Tigris Events
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
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Opus Agency
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Maybe your vision board of travel and entertainment didn’t manifest this summer. But don’t sleep on virtual music festivals, where the digital experience can be curated to be a personal adventure. Burning Man, the self-described “temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance,” took its metropolis completely online this week.
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