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[Webinar] INFLUENCE 2020, National Speakers Association Virtual Experience

Velvet Chainsaw

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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Increase Your Online Events Revenue With Add-Ons Like T-Shirts or Kits Shipped Directly to Attendees

Picatic by Eventbrite

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 […].

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Stop treating adults like children at your conferences

Conferences that Work

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.

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Events Are Not Dead, But They Need to Change

EventMB

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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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

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.

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How to Run a Digital Exhibition

GEVME

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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4 Things Event Marketers Need to Know When Planning Hybrid Events for 2021 and Beyond

SmartMeetings

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.

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Do We Really Need to Stay 6 Feet Apart at Events?

EventMB

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?

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Showcase AVi live streaming: Bringing events to life virtually

Event Industry News

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.

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Live Events Coalition: Is It Helping The Industry?

Endless Events

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?

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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Job Hunting During COVID: What Meeting Professionals Need to Know

SmartMeetings

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.

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Destinations Going Digital Offer Event Planners Engagement and Inspiration

EventMB

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 […].

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How to Attract Gen Z to Your Next Event

ePly

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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Scientific Meetings Are Going Virtual and Reaching the World

PCMA Convene

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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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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How to Achieve Perfect Vision in the Year of the Pandemic

SmartMeetings

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.

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The Case for Rapid Covid Testing to Accelerate the Event Industry’s Recovery

EventMB

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].

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Don’t Miss Out On Generating Leads During Your Hybrid/Virtual Event!

Endless Events

?? 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 ??.

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12,000 visitors attended a Covid-19 secure Truckfest 2020

Event Industry News

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

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Future of Trade Shows and Exhibitions post pandemic

Hubilo Blog

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.

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Moving from Virtual to Hybrid Events: 37 Tips to Maximize Your Success

Stova

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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A Very Clean and Modern Editorial Shoot at the Alderlea

EventSource

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!

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Manchester #WeMakeEvents march implements TPG’s COVID Working Guidance

Event Industry News

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

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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.

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Why Expos Don’t Convert Well to Virtual

PCMA Convene

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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Get Started with Live-Streaming for Online Events

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

Just as there are plenty of different ways to record video from the comfort of your home , so too are there plenty of ways to get started with live-streaming. However, while most of us are comfortable enough using our phones and laptops to communicate over video, finding your way with live-streaming for online events can seem a lot more daunting. In fact, research by EventMB shows that the biggest challenge for 21% of online event organisers is a lack of tech knowledge.

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Branding Strategy: Build Yours With Personalized Event Management

Tigris Events

[…]. The post Branding Strategy: Build Yours With Personalized Event Management appeared first on Leading the Canadian Industry in Dynamic Event Staffing & Experiential Marketing.

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Turning failure into success: Fyre Festival’s Andy King to share learnings with The Meetings Show

Event Industry News

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.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

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.

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Most Event Professionals Satisfied With Digital Meeting Technology — But See Room For Improvement

PCMA Convene

Some planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard survey said they use multiple platforms for the digital conferences they plan. When Convene asked respondents to the latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Survey if they were satisfied with tech solutions for digital meetings, more than half — 61 percent — said yes. Of those who said they were satisfied in the Aug. 17-20 survey, the overwhelming majority reported combining at least two or more platforms to produce online events.

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Virtual Music Festivals: Experiences For The Masses, Curated For The Individual

Opus Agency

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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France again allows events of up to 5,000 participants, without social distancing

eventplanner

Festival and event organizers in France are enthusiastic about the news that they can once again organize events for up to 5,000 participants and that without social distancing measures. Everyone does have to wear a mouth mask.

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