GEVME
JANUARY 2, 2021
You may have heard somewhere or from someone that it will be a while until large live events could be a thing again. With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge.
Endless Events
JANUARY 7, 2021
Over the years, event profs had to ask themselves many questions. These were anything from “what AV company should I hire” to “what color palette should I choose” and beyond. But never before, at least not to this extent, did they have to wonder about the chances of attendees being seriously harmed – or even dying. But now that COVID-19 has become part of our day to day lives, things are different.
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Conferences that Work
JANUARY 4, 2021
In our natural desire to predict the future and make good decisions, we must always stay mindful of the danger of our drive to make sense. Nick Chater and George Loewenstein propose that evolution has produced a ‘drive for sense-making’. They argue that sense-making…. …is a fundamental human motivation. …is a drive to simplify our representation of the world.
Picatic by Eventbrite
JANUARY 6, 2021
Many event creators on Eventbrite choose to set up events with time slots. Here are some frequently asked questions about how to register for these events: Can I register both myself and others? Eventbrite allows you to register for multiple time slots. Check with the event organizer for specific rules and requirements. If you need […].
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Attendease
JANUARY 5, 2021
Virtual events are part of today’s new normal. In fact, the virtual event platform market is predicted to skyrocket, with Travel News Daily reporting how enterprises are now pivoting towards hosting virtual events instead of in-person ones to adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic. And available technologies making it convenient to attend events hosted in the digital sphere only strengthens the case for virtual events as the industry's next big thing.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GEVME
JANUARY 7, 2021
If there is one particular thing that we learned about the events industry, anything is possible. The lifeline of the events industry is its people. Everything that the industry is because of human interaction and people coming together for one common purpose to connect. The pandemic taught us how important it is for people to meet people and connect.
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JANUARY 6, 2021
Eventbrite is currently exploring how our platform can best support the effort to increase access to vaccines. As part of that effort, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccination events: How do I find out where I can get a vaccination? It’s best to check the website of your local health […].
Expo Pass
JANUARY 5, 2021
(3 Minute Read). Looking for a job. Networking. Interviewing. Preparing for meetings. Taking meetings. Submitting CVs. Reading CVs. Hiring. It’s all hard work! And doing it all from a virtual setting sounds like even more hard work. But the virtual world offers a really good platform for people to make connections all over the country, and maybe even land that perfect job, or new hire.
Endless Events
JANUARY 6, 2021
New year, new trends! That’s right, Endless Events is back at it with the best content to help you navigate the 2021 landscape. And to kick things off, we have a brand new episode of #EventIcons. Now that the new year has rolled in, event profs are eager to know the trends that will shape the months to come. And while there’s a lot to cover, we figured that there’s no best way to start January than by outlining the 2021 event design trends that will define the industry. 2020 wa
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GEVME
JANUARY 7, 2021
If there is one particular thing that we learned about the events industry, anything is possible. The lifeline of the events industry is its people. Everything that the industry is because of human interaction and people coming together for one common purpose to connect. The pandemic taught us how important it is for people to meet people and connect.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 5, 2021
Uncertainty prevailed at a Live Music Festivals Committee meeting this morning, with industry representatives calling for a clear message about when, and if, it will be safe to reopen; to start selling tickets for outdoor events in 2021. A government-backed cancellation insurance, which European markets including Germany already have in place, and maintaining the cut in VAT for the hospitality sector are two other vital elements in protecting the UK festival map.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 4, 2021
“[WiT Experience Week] was such a golden opportunity to do something [in-person]. People were yearning to be together,” said Yeoh Siew Hoon, founder of Web in Travel (WiT), a multimedia platform focused on travel, technology, and Asia. Yeoh Siew Hoon is no stranger to taking big leaps. Unsatisfied with the industry conferences and events she attended for years as a business events journalist, she decided to start her own event — Web in Travel (WiT).
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 5, 2021
Cisco’s announcement in November that it was buying the virtual interaction company Slido may have been a foreshadowing of event tech mergers to come in 2021 according to event tech experts. That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. “This is the time where larger, more well-funded companies will buy up smaller companies that are struggling,” said industry watcher Corbin Ball.
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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
GEVME
JANUARY 7, 2021
If there is one particular thing that we learned about the events industry, anything is possible. The lifeline of the events industry is its people. Everything that the industry is because of human interaction and people coming together for one common purpose to connect. The pandemic taught us how important it is for people to meet people and connect.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 5, 2021
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “While the highly-documented rise in COVID-19 cases left many expecting the worst over the festive period, the industry is now faced with the fact that business will be stalled well beyond Q3 2021.
Eventtia
JANUARY 6, 2021
As the centrepiece that combines all the different parts of the online attendee experience into one, the virtual stage has a big say on the success of your online events.
Special Events
JANUARY 7, 2021
If we learned one thing last year, it’s that a stable and productive team is the backbone of a successful company—they keep our businesses running like a well-oiled machine and it’s important to show them how much they are valued and appreciated.
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GEVME
JANUARY 3, 2021
You may have heard somewhere or from someone that it will be a while until large live events could be a thing again. With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 4, 2021
London welcomed in 2021 with a spectacular city-wide display, sending a message of thanks and hope to the nation and the world. Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, helped to develop the concept for the Mayor of London and worked in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and a dedicated team of experts to create the extraordinary experience.
Hubilo Blog
JANUARY 8, 2021
Hubilo’s annual Town Hall, Hubicon 2020, was held on 28th December, 2020, and it was different from usual this time, thanks to the mmhmm app. We are all eventually shifting to virtual realities, and online meet-ups and webinars form a crucial part of this space. And what forms an important element of these virtual meetups is PRESENTATIONS ! Presentations have become the common language of business activity because no other communication tool is as effective for conveying your point to a virtual
eventplanner
JANUARY 5, 2021
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about online events? Let us guess: You probably envision a few talking heads displayed on a screen, right? Well, that’s true if you’re running or attending a Zoom-like online event.
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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.
GEVME
JANUARY 3, 2021
You may have heard somewhere or from someone that it will be a while until large live events could be a thing again. With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 6, 2021
From every challenge comes opportunity. Set against a backdrop of the most challenging year in the event industry’s history, the South Coast events community has pulled together to create the South Coast Events Forum (SCEF). From award-winning event organisers to industry-leading event suppliers, the forum brings together the very best event professionals from across the South Coast with a combined aim to re-emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with a more unified, collaborative and sustainable
Hubilo Blog
JANUARY 6, 2021
Winds of Change. One of the collective shared experiences of 2020 was watching numerous events get cancelled; from corporate meetings, workshops, and local events to global annual trade shows, conferences, job fairs and the like. Regardless of the industry you consider, events lie at the core of its business function. However, with travel and hosting in-person gatherings becoming impossible, event stakeholders were left with the question: What do we do now?
eventplanner
JANUARY 3, 2021
Attendees crave novelty. Our brains are wired to pay attention to new information or forms of expression. If you're using the same old settings and designs for your event, chances are your guests will stop paying any attention.
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SmartMeetings
JANUARY 4, 2021
Client satisfaction starts from within… conquer your internal virtual events. When we talk about events, it sometimes seems meeting professionals are mostly referring to events their clients or companies host for customers or sales partners, rather than meetings for employees —which can be just as important, if not more so. “This is a topic that I think warrants attention,” says Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales for Cvent.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2021
The company behind world-famous events including The AELTC Wimbledon Championships, Virgin Money London Marathon and the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia for the Joshua v Ruiz II rematch, has been supported with a 15.6 million Coronavirus support facility from HSBC UK. Wimbledon-headquartered Arena Events Group, which designs and delivers live events, received the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan (CBILS) to provide additional financial security to the business during 2020 and throughout
Stova
JANUARY 7, 2021
We've all heard the saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too. " When it comes to hosting an event, however, you can have it both ways. Say hello to the hybrid event.
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