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AUGUST 27, 2020
As more people grasp the importance of making the world (and their events) a more welcoming place, event diversity and inclusion have become hot topics for hosts and attendees alike. But while it’s currently trending, the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not new. “If the people who you wish were coming to your […].
Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 27, 2020
The harsh reality of an elongated recovery for the live events industry has settled in, as we wrote about back in March when we crafted the Event Recovery Food Chain. At the time, we stated, “Hotels and the entire events supply chain need to understand that we won’t fully recover until we help conference and show organizers regain their top-line attendance and revenue.”.
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Conferences that Work
AUGUST 24, 2020
Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Each gets a short overview, so you can figure out which one(s) will satisfy your wants and needs. In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If you decide to buy one of mine, read the conclusion of this post for ways to pay less!]. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ).
EventMB
AUGUST 25, 2020
The Event industry has entered a new phase of its recovery from the devastation brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. While uncertainty remains, there are positive signs that rebuilding can start. 2020 is a year that the event industry will remember for a long while, and for the worst possible reasons. Events have been among […]. The post The Event Industry’s Recovery Timeline Is Changing: What You Need to Know by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
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GEVME
AUGUST 28, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, life as we once knew has come to a halt. As social distancing and work from home become the norm, private digital events are more important than ever before. Earlier one opted for a private event meeting only when they were unable to be physically present due to unavoidable circumstances. Things are now different as every form of meeting is taking place online.
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Skift
AUGUST 26, 2020
Photo by Darth Liu on Unsplash Skift Take: All types of business events are in danger of their revenue streams of tickets, sponsorships, memberships, and other types of fees being eroded. This is happening as the world gets used to digital formats and alternatives emerge to physical networking, matchmaking, and other tasks we get out of these events.
EventMB
AUGUST 28, 2020
In a sign of the times in events, Restream announced it has secured a big financing round led by Sapphire Ventures and Insight Partners. The company now aims to eat away at some of Zoom’s market share. Photo Credit: Restream Press Kit Restream is a platform that allows content creators to live stream to multiple […]. The post Restream Will Use $50 Million in New Financing to Take On Virtual Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
GEVME
AUGUST 23, 2020
For digital events, attendee engagement is the biggest challenge. Let’s take a look at how one can boost engagement with time. In the wake of the pandemic, the events industry has taken a major hit. Not only have live events of all types come to a sudden halt, but the future of live event management is also highly uncertain at this point. Under such circumstances, digital events have become the most prominent point of communication between brands and consumers.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 27, 2020
There is no longer a requirement to distance patrons at events with under 5,000 people in France, although mask wearing must be “continuous” Indoor concerts may now go ahead without social distancing providing there are fewer than 5,000 people in attendance, the French prime minister said today (26 August). Two days after announcing that large events (ie those with over 5,000 attendees) would continue to be banned until November , Jean Castex announced that masks are now mandatory in
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Endless Events
AUGUST 24, 2020
With the industry witnessing a seismic shift, challenges are plentiful. And one of those challenges relates to creating exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events. Because while these formats have unique demands, it’s not all impossible to deal with! Some parts of an in-person event are actually rather easy to replicate in a hybrid or virtual setting.
EventMB
AUGUST 27, 2020
Like the rest of the industry, event tech company Aventri had to quickly shift its focus to virtual when the pandemic struck. During our recent virtual event, The Future of the Event Industry, we spoke with CEO Jim Sharpe about the next phase in the event tech market. Event software company Aventri was in the […]. The post How Data Will Drive the Shift to Hybrid Events of Live and Virtual by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].
Eventsforce
AUGUST 26, 2020
Running virtual events? Looking for ideas to help boost engagement? Get your copy of NEW industry eBook – Virtual Events: How to Keep Attendees Engaged! The global lockdown demonstrated with crystal clarity that organisers need to understand how to create the kind of virtual events that keep people engaged. If attendees are engaged, then they will have a more positive experience overall and this will put you on the right track to success.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 25, 2020
Yesterday (Monday 24 August) the details of a £6 million fund to help the events sector recover from the COVID-19 pandemic was announced. The Events Industry Support Fund will comprise of a one-off grant of £10,000 to support businesses in the events industry, particularly those in the supply chain that are facing hardship and will be awarded as they are received.
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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
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 24, 2020
Event strategists should think about designing their 2021 events based on four different “domains:” live hub, Live remote, virtual, and digital, or social media. Don Neal. Warren Buffet once said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Well, the tide has gone out and the fragility of the traditional association model — which relies heavily on an annual face-to-face event for revenue and member engagement — has been brought into stark relief by the pandemic.
EventMB
AUGUST 26, 2020
Events are stuck between a rock and a hard place: Many government assistance programs are set to expire, but events are nowhere near a real comeback. Eventprofs are taking to the streets demanding action and continued support. With recent protests in the US, the UK, and Portugal, the events industry is gaining momentum in the […]. The post ‘Red Light’ Demonstrations Unite an Events Industry in Need of Emergency Funding by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].
Endless Events
AUGUST 28, 2020
Lead generation is one of the most important processes in marketing. Ask around any company and they’ll tell you exactly that. Taskforces with plenty of qualified people are formed solely with the intent of generating leads. And for years, organizations harnessed the power of conferences and trade-shows in order to improve their overall marketing strategies.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 28, 2020
Eight meetings, kicking off with Doncaster ’s Pertemps St Leger Festival, are set to be staged with crowds next month as part of the Government’s pilot scheme to return spectators to elite sport. The St Leger meeting, which runs from September 9-12, Warwick on September 21 and Newmarket ’s Cambridgeshire Meeting from September 24-26 will all permit racegoers, although the exact numbers involved have yet to be announced.
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PCMA Convene
AUGUST 28, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association used a new COVID-19-symptom screening tool — 42Chat’s HealthShield — to help ensure the 450 attendees at the live portion of its Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting met safely. (Photos courtesy NCBA). How do you ensure your event adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for gatherings?
EventMB
AUGUST 24, 2020
EventMB sat down with Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal for an exclusive interview -- the first he's accepted since the Covid-19 crisis hit. We discussed what the past six months has been like for the event industry's largest tech company, Cvent's pivot to virtual for its flagship event and for its product, and of course, the […]. The post Exclusive Interview: Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal on the Future of Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
EventSource
AUGUST 24, 2020
If you fancy traditional romance with natural organic undertones, then you’ll love Lauren and Chris’ big day. With the help of Shaw Events , the couple created an elegant wedding that was ripe with romantic elements and stylish boho inspo. Pretty pastel florals, delicate details, and dreamy setting at Kurtz Orchards made this stunner of a wedding look like it was taken straight out of a fairy-tale.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 25, 2020
#RedAlert. As part of a visit to Pennine Events’ sister company: ‘The Coast to Coast Packhorse’, Pennine Events took the opportunity last week to highlight the urgent pledge for support for the events industry. The meeting, which was supported by the National Outdoor Events Association, formed part of the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak’s visit to the region to highlight ‘staycations’ to the British public.
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Hubilo Blog
AUGUST 27, 2020
The rise of online events has given ample opportunities to both event organizers and virtual conference software providers to learn what works the best for digital networking. Although it has been months since virtual conferences are being planned and implemented; this is still a stressful time for virtual conference software providers as they have to constantly keep updating their product to provide the best user experience to the attendees.
Stova
AUGUST 27, 2020
With 2020 more than halfway over and COVID-19 raging on in the United States, nearly everyone is starved for human interaction, but many planners are still trying to wrap their heads around what exactly in-person events post-COVID will look like, and when they will be able to occur at all.
EventSource
AUGUST 27, 2020
The Basics. Name: Danny Floh Back. Company: DJ Floh Back Productions. Years in Business: 10 years as an independent; 13 running my own company. Let’s get down to Biz. So how’d you get into the biz? I used to play saxophone in jazz, funk & soul bands when I was in high school. We won battle of the bands competitions, and worked in coffee shops around Toronto for small payments and free hot chocolate.
Event Industry News
AUGUST 26, 2020
The Stress Matters Support Line is to close on the 1 st September. Set-up in April, initially for 3 months, the Support Line has been helping those across the events industry who wanted advice and guidance around their mental health. At its peak, the line was receiving up to 18 contacts a day, this has now reduced to around 10 per week and the vast majority of contact in the previous month has been regarding redundancies.
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SmartMeetings
AUGUST 27, 2020
2020 could be the year of the startup. As record numbers of people in the more than $3 trillion hospitality , travel and meetings industry have lost their job due to cancelled events, many may turn to their side hustle to pay the rent. “Dive in,” is the advice of Leith Martin, executive director of Troesh Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UNLV Lee Business School.
Hubilo Blog
AUGUST 26, 2020
Technology is transforming the way we are doing events and will continue to evolve in the events industry. In the past decade, we have all seen a major shift and dependency on various event technology tools and software. the latest of all was the tectonic shift to the virtual event platform ! With the rise of virtual events, digital literacy skills are under the spotlight for those who weren’t equipped with the new tech and trends.
eventplanner
AUGUST 26, 2020
There is so far no evidence that visitors to an outdoor event are likely to be infected with the corona virus. This is the conclusion of the Dutch Crisislab, a research institute in the field of security and crisis management.
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