EventMB

APRIL 30, 2020

The events industry reeled as large-scale gatherings were shut down, and they will likely be among the last activities to reopen. Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry. Most locations still have an outright ban on anything more than the smallest […]. The post The Role Destination Marketing Can Play in the Recovery of Events by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 30, 2020

If you’re inbox is anything like mine, you could spend a good portion of our day consuming webinars, virtual events and networking in Zoom or Facebook Messenger Happy Hours. We’re on content overload and it’s only going to get noisier as the pandemic lingers. The dynamics that we’re seeing impact conferences and their business models are very similar to the Freemium movement we experienced way back in 2009.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Virtual events have been around for more than a decade now, but until the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, they were often more a novelty than a necessity for most event industry professionals. Now the global shutdowns triggered by COVID-19 outbreaks have forced many of us to reconsider our understanding and opinion of and need for live online events, mainly because they are the only viable option to reach attendees and continue connecting with our audiences.

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APRIL 29, 2020

If you’ve ventured outside anytime in the last few weeks, chances are that the desolate scene beyond your front door is a bit unsettling. But know this: Even though folks aren’t congregating in person (in accordance with stay-at-home orders the nation over) the online world is an entirely different subject. Across the web, a diverse […].

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EventMB

APRIL 28, 2020

As many countries announce the easing of lockdown measures, many event professionals wonder when we will meet again. Technology will make some events possible. Here is an overview of what to keep an eye on. The current outlook for the event industry is a complex one; the new normal of events looks challenging. Venues […]. The post The Technology That Can Make Events Possible in a Pandemic by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 27, 2020

Last week I shared protocols for “ who goes next ?” at meetings. This week it’s time to cover a closely related topic: who goes first ? When everyone shares at a meeting, someone has to start! There are two scenarios to consider: facilitating a discussion for a single group, and providing directions for choosing who goes first when simultaneous small group discussions are needed or desired.

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APRIL 27, 2020

COVID-19 has ground the Live Experiences economy to a halt. However, our timeless need for human connection remains as strong as ever. Eventbrite has seen a significant shift in consumer behavior with a 9x increase in searches for “online events” on our platform as people are craving ways to connect. With a 1,000+% year-over-year rise […].

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EventMB

APRIL 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly disrupting the events industry, and virtual events appear to be the only immediate way forward. However, the terrain is still quite unfamiliar to many, and the format presents new challenges. New roles are emerging among event professionals to ensure the success of these events. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked […].

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BizBash

APRIL 28, 2020

Held before the museum's temporary closure due to COVID-19, the California Science's Center's annual Discovery Ball shook things up with two out-of-the-box themes and a new after-party layout.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. And that will, invariably, lead to a few mishaps. There are still plenty of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual events. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual e

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2020

By Graham Simon, managing director of Delegate Select. After years of lurking in the wings, virtual events have been thrust centre stage, courtesy of Covid 19. Because of their novelty, no-one can yet claim to be an authority. But based on 12 years of providing software solutions to the event industry, here’s my list of do’s and don’ts: 1. Make your event an event!

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EventMB

APRIL 29, 2020

In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak ravaged the events industry, event professionals around the globe are uniting to join the fight against Covid-19. Competitors become collaborators as lending a helping hand might be the lifeline they need to weather the storm. The events industry has been one of the hardest hit by the […]. The post Competing Event Industry Players Ditch Rivalries to Fight Covid-19 by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

APRIL 30, 2020

While fashion's biggest night of the year has been postponed due to COVID-19, we're still celebrating with a look back at 10 of the event's most steal-worthy event design moments over the years.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2020

Without a clear purpose or business plan — among other issues — your digital event achieve the results you wanted. Don Neal. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, by now, you have either canceled or rescheduled your 2020 live event, are keeping a close watch on it as the date nears, or decided to launch a new virtual or hybrid event. Regardless of which of these options you’re pursuing, you will need to have the capabilities to deliver a virtual event in the future, and most likely forevermor

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Skift

APRIL 28, 2020

The Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown, as viewed on 3D platform Matterport. Matterport Skift Take: Whether it's Zoom, FaceTime or VR, it's essential that hotels continue offering site visits to travel managers and meetings planners to plan for growth in the coming months. — Matthew Parsons Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Here at Endless, we’ve been on a quest. A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. And during this journey, we’ve already covered some relevant topics. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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EventSource

MAY 1, 2020

As many couples are being forced to postpone their weddings, vendors in the special event industry – composed almost entirely of artists, solopreneurs, and small business owners – have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For most vendors, their main source of revenue is generated through the summer wedding season, meaning that many rely on just a few short months to support themselves and their families.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Those steps, and others, will be necessary to both reduce risk and assure transient travelers and event groups that safety is everyone’s top priority, according to more than 300 participants in the first-ever virtual Financial & In

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. As we move into May, the immediate future of live events remains uncertain. Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster.

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Stova

APRIL 28, 2020

It’s the question we have all been thinking. The event industry has been turned upside down, events that take months, even years to plan have been postponed or cancelled, and virtual platforms are all the rage, claiming they can be just as good as the real thing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2020

Remote work is the new normal. And not just for the events industry, but for many people around the world. The current state of things surrounding the global pandemic forced companies to take quick action. In many ways, remote work can be a blessing. It affords more freedom, a better balance between personal and professional life, and overall more productivity.

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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.

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Oveit

APRIL 28, 2020

Just like in-person experiences, virtual events also need a powerful marketing campaign. While many principles remain unchanged and are to be applied just […]. The post How to market a Virtual Event appeared first on Oveit.com.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 29, 2020

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced a new campaign #saveourvenues, in response to the continued economic threat to over 500 grassroots music venues throughout the UK. Following on from the launch of their Grassroots Music Venues (GMV) Crisis fund last month, #saveourvenues is aimed at artists, music fans and the wider music industry and aims to raise both money and awareness. .

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Eventsforce

APRIL 27, 2020

As an event planner, planning and executing a memorable event is far from your only responsibility. You also have a duty to keep every guest, attendee, and volunteer out of harm’s way and to ensure they are cared for if something disastrous happens. But what does that involve, exactly? . Keeping everyone safe at an event is actually one of the most important responsibilities the event planner has on their hands.

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Endless Events

APRIL 29, 2020

There’s no time like the present to learn about event live streaming. Now that planners everywhere are jumping on the virtual event bandwagon , live streaming is one of the buzzwords that have been jumping around. Now, this is far from being new. But considering the current state of events, many have turned to live streaming all over the world.

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Explara

APRIL 30, 2020

The world has already embraced Zoom for hosting live events. With Zoom integration, Explara customers can now automate everything that is needed to host an online/Live event. Why Live Events? Hosting a live event is much easier vs. traditional in-person/offline events. We at Explara have been serving customers for a decade, and we know how […].

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 27, 2020

PNTA, a Seattle-based events company partnered with CANVAS Event Space to create a live-streaming sound stage its calling #SeattleLives. In early March, when Gov. Jay Inslee banned events of more than 250 people in the state of Washington, Ryan Grulich, the business development manager at Seattle-based event production company PNTA, said he “could read the tea leaves.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2020

The industry influencer, author, and educator knows that the meetings and events industry will adapt, but hopes that surviving the new normal won’t mean an end to creativity. Hawaiian-born Kevin Iwamoto has worked in almost every aspect of meetings and events, from procurement to consulting. Spreading the word on the financial impact of the industry and lobbying to protect it is high on his list of priorities for the future.

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