Event Industry News
JULY 23, 2020
Caboose & Co, the pop-up accommodation experts , believe that although the last few months have proved undeniably testing for everyone within the live events sector, the future of our beloved industry will not be in jeopardy for long. Tales of camaraderie, collective resilience and creative versatility have shone through – with the first post-lockdown, socially distanced events being prepped for as we currently put ‘pen to paper’.
Endless Events
JULY 24, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Event Help: Read This Before Planning A Hybrid Event! Networking: The Future Is Now: Networking For Hybrid Events. ? Speaking of hybrid events, if you want more tips and tricks on how to better integrate virtual event aspects into people’s daily lives, check out our Virtual Event/Life Balance Webinar! Hybrid, Hybrid, Hybrid.
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Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2020
A benchmark report released by Liveforce has revealed the impact of Covid-19 on the event and promo staffing industry, which like many sectors is experiencing significant uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. The report revealed that despite the effects of Covid-19 the overwhelming majority of staff in the industry want to continue to work in the sector and are keen to get back to work.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 23, 2020
Navigating change during a crisis is not for the faint of heart. During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team.
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JULY 24, 2020
Nothing can beat the feeling of the moment when the lights go down and the music starts at a sold-out concert in a packed club full of screaming fans. But with many music venues closed for the foreseeable future, or limiting capacities to safely adhere to physical distancing measures, the concert industry is adapting to […].
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EventMB
JULY 22, 2020
The live event industry is desperate to go back to business. Some events are willing to pursue a comeback at all costs, even if it means getting attendees sick. Who is right and who is wrong? The event industry is bleeding. Painting a nice picture is not helping anyone. If you know anyone who works […]. The post Why Are Live Events Still Moving Forward in Areas With a 99 Percent Risk of Infection?
Eventbrite UK
JULY 23, 2020
For many creators, the sudden shift to online events after COVID-19 was a leap into the unknown. “I had never even been to an online event before all of this,” says Radha Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of global morning dance community Daybreaker. So for Agrawal and many others, it was a gradual process of understanding […]. The post The Attendee Experience: How People Are Attending Events Online appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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JULY 22, 2020
What do Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and David Byrne all have in common, besides music? They each teamed up with HeadCount to register voters at their events, empowering fans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Now, US event creators can do the same thanks to Eventbrite’s partnership with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that registers people […].
Guidebook
JULY 21, 2020
The last few months have brought major changes to the events industry. With current social distancing regulations in place, events of all types – conferences, classes, and even concerts – are now taking place virtually. As the global landscape continues to evolve, we’re seeing that there will be situations where hybrid events, those with a limited in-person audience paired with a remote audience, may be safe and effective for engaging audiences. .
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EventMB
JULY 24, 2020
Business events are making a timid come-back with a whole new set of rules and recommendations from international and local health organizations. The first events will look very different. These telling images shed light on the first in-person events. Events are slowly coming back in areas that have decided to reopen. While most large events […].
Eventbrite UK
JULY 19, 2020
We can learn a lot from our attendees. Taking their thoughts, feelings, and comfort levels into account is vital to ensuring the success of your event and business. Make it a priority to check in from time to time with your attendees, especially when so much is at stake in the current global climate. Below, […]. The post Template: Gain Valuable Insights Through Surveys to Send to Your Event Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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JULY 22, 2020
We all have a civic responsibility to participate in Election Day to take action and make our voices heard. Every vote matters, no matter what you believe or who you support, yet only 56% of the U.S. voting-age population cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Lower voter turnout is often linked to confusion about […].
EventBank Insights
JULY 24, 2020
Increasing donations to your organization is an obvious strategy that any cause needs to get off the ground. Donations are sometimes an integral part of some organizations and they may be used to benefit other fundraisers. Regardless of why your organization asks for donations, asking people to donate money to your organization is no easy task. What to Keep In Mind.
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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
EventMB
JULY 20, 2020
On May 25, 2020, the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police department spurred a worldwide series of protests against systemic racism and police brutality, as well as a much wider conversation about race in society at large. Shortly thereafter, we interviewed four Black event professionals on their experience in […].
Event Industry News
JULY 20, 2020
Following the announcement that business events and conferences can restart from 1 st October, ExCeL London has outlined its reopening plan, for safe, organised events. Jeremy Rees, CEO, ExCeL London: “We are delighted that the government has confirmed the timetable for when business events and conferences can resume. Having played a full role in supporting the NHS, providing all of our facilities for the Nightingale Hospital, we are now looking forward to playing an equally active role in the n
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JULY 23, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to impact in-person events, we’re committed to evolving our product and creating the tools you need to support your business and your ticket buyers. Today, we’re excited to announce that you’ll soon have a new refund option to offer your ticket buyers. In addition to refund alternatives already available as a part […].
Endless Events
JULY 24, 2020
It’s finally here – the only virtual event guide you’ll ever need! But why? Well, i n early 2020, the world as we knew it took an unexpected turn. With a pandemic sweeping the globe, and leaders urging citizens to stay home in an effort to contain it, the events industry was turned on its head. How could a sector that thrived in bringing people together and establishing powerful relationships survive a cataclysm like this?
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EventMB
JULY 23, 2020
SpotMe is a comprehensive virtual event solution that includes both a virtual event platform and an event app. Here is our review. SpotMe: What Is It? SpotMe's focus has always been on delivering effective event engagement tools to planners and attendees. In addition to its event app, called SpotMe Eventspace, it also offers a […]. The post SpotMe Virtual Event Platform [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].
BizBash
JULY 21, 2020
Going small doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, as a Beverly Hills-based event firm proved for a recent photo shoot.
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JULY 21, 2020
As some communities slowly stir back to life, returning, too, are in-person events, from breezy outdoor park concerts to socially-distanced author talks at local bookshops. But after months of living on edge, getting back to some semblance of normal won’t be as simple as buying a ticket to an exciting event. Even when the threat […].
Planning Pod
JULY 19, 2020
Social media marketing has quickly become one the most affordable, accessible and effective ways to market products, services and (yup, you guessed it) upcoming events. And it has become an essential component among all the tools and tactics used in event marketing. However, with high competition for attention from social media users, you and/or your event marketer will need a good marketing strategy and a little bit of secret sauce to make sure your next event breaks through the noise and compe
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PCMA Convene
JULY 22, 2020
The Hague Convention Bureau’s first hybrid webinar welcomed five events professionals either in-person or virtually to the World Forum in The Hague. (Holland Park Media). When planning a hybrid and digital event, your content is the key to its success, panelists agreed during The Hague Convention Bureau’s first hybrid webinar. The panel members — a corporate planner, two association planners, a meeting-design expert, and a hotel executive — discussed the viability of hybrid events.
Endless Events
JULY 23, 2020
It’s the question on everyone’s minds, and the Brew Crew is here to answer – what is a hybrid event ? Sure, superficially it might seem easy to understand. But we want to go deeper than just your standard Oxford Dictionary definition. What makes hybrid events great? Why are they so important? And what can planners do to create a successful hybrid experience in a world where these types of events are gaining enormous momentum?
Event Industry News
JULY 21, 2020
A combined group of members from the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), led by the associations, has today launched the All Secure Standard, a risk assessment based framework of Covid-19 secure industry best practice and guidance for business events and consumer shows which take place in meetings, conferencing and exhibition centres.
SmartMeetings
JULY 21, 2020
It appears the average meeting is messed up. It doesn’t have a purpose, which leads attendees to feeling unfocused and stressed. Meetings occur too infrequently or too often. They are too rigid or too loose. And since even Zoom and Skype meetings are where business is getting done right now, these virtual meetings must have the essential ingredients attendees are craving.
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EventSource
JULY 21, 2020
Kayla and Mike’s gorgeous blue-and-white wedding at the bright and airy The Symes was filled with lots of chic details and heartfelt moments. Featuring a dash of city glam paired with classic elegance, the couple’s big day was a night to remember. Shot by the talented lens of photographer Whitney Heard , you’ll definitely want to check out this stunner of a gallery!
Endless Events
JULY 18, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Hybrid Events: 10 Questions About Hybrid Events, Answered. Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! How in the world are we halfway done with 2020? Do I stay or do I go? I know I say this just about every newsletter, but things are changing again.
Event Industry News
JULY 20, 2020
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) held its AGM online for the first time in the association’s history, on 15 July, welcoming 95 delegates from 84 companies into the Slido meeting, with both the official business of the day being conducted online, including the announcement of the election of 4 board members, followed by an interactive Q&A panel.
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