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The Right Way to Set Up Your Live Stream Event

GEVME

Do you want to get the most out of your live stream events online ? Whether it’s a concert, conference, or an art exhibition, knowing how to live stream an event online is fundamental; however, insufficient. If you are looking for the best way to live stream an event , you need to know how to set up your live stream properly and what you should do before you go live.

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Why Can’t Planners Turn a Profit with Virtual Events?

EventMB

Virtual events have allowed the industry to survive in some form throughout the past few months of coronavirus-prompted cancellations and shutdowns — but only somewhat. Event tech tools are still largely lacking key features that planners need to be profitable. While the event tech industry is answering the demand for virtual solutions by doubling down […].

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Event Planning Around Political Unrest

Endless Events

So…event planning around political unrest. Why are we bringing this up? Well, ignoring politics, in general, is hard. Ignoring politics during the current state of things is impossible. As the world struggles to contain a global pandemic and a series of protests arise throughout several countries, event planners need to take a step back. Once again, we urge you to remember why you chose this profession and why you love this industry.

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Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020

EventMB

Finding the best virtual event platform is the most common problem event planners have today. We looked at the 94 best virtual event platforms in 2020 to bring you a comparison of how they stack up. If you want to quickly skim through some of the most popular online event platforms, use the filters below. […]. The post Virtual Event Platform Comparison: The Best for 2020 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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#ThrowbackThursday: 10 Still Steal-Worthy Event Ideas From Summer 2019

BizBash

While COVID-19 may have thrown shade on this year's summer plans, we're breaking through the clouds to shine a spotlight on summer 2019's steal-worthy event ideas.

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Carol and Sam’s “Alice in Wonderland” Wedding at Graydon Hall

EventSource

Magic, whimsy, and romance were plentiful at Carol and Sam’s enchanting “Alice in Wonderland”-themed wedding. Orchestrated by the creative minds at O Weddings and Events , the couple’s big day at the stunning Graydon Hall Manor was as playful as it was elegant. Filled with tons of darling details and beautiful accents, this is one important date you don’t want to be late to see.

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The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

EventMB

There is one question on the minds of event professionals looking at getting back to live events, what will hybrid look like? Here is a potential scenario. 62% of event planners say that the future of events is hybrid. When we asked the direct question in our latest report, The Virtual Event Tech Guide, the […]. The post The Future of Events Is Definitely Hybrid: What Will They Look Like?

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How to Create an Engaging Virtual or Hybrid Event With The EventMobi Platform

Eventmobi

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably caught the Global Business Events Industry off guard, and planners around the world are having to make difficult decisions about upcoming events. While virtual events cannot fully replace the on-site experience, Event Technology can help you quickly adapt your format and give you the tools to keep your remote attendees engaged.

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Four Creators Embracing the Reopening of Live Events

Eventbrite UK

Over three months ago, the UK went into lockdown. It’s only recently that the nation has started to return to some semblance of normality. Pubs, restaurants, and cinemas across England re-opened their doors on the first weekend of July. But they weren’t the only ones yearning for face-to-face interaction. Some pioneering creators have also been […].

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Esther and David’s Romantic Backyard Wedding

EventSource

It was love at first sight for Esther and David after meeting on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend. After two months of dating, the two were engaged and tied the knot shortly afterward. The couple wanted to have an intimate wedding, so they went for an idyllic, romantic backyard wedding at their parents’ Together with planner Party With Chloe , they were able to bring their vision of a ‘romantic garden’ to life, thanks to a pretty palette of dusty pinks and creams along

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Have You Created a Medical Contingency Plan for Your Event Yet?

SmartMeetings

How can you provide a safe and secure environment for your attendees in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? It begins with confidence. Many meeting planners and are looking to someone else to tell them the right way to plan a successful and safe event. However, as a meeting organizer and expert at your craft, you’ll deliver a better and safer experience if you have the confidence to take the lead and instruct your venue, hotel and vendors with your own individual COVID-19 contingency planning re

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10 Questions About Hybrid Events, Answered

Endless Events

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. But now that restrictions slowly begin to lift, mentalities need to shift. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. However, and as you’ve probably heard, hybrid is the future.

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Events Industry Welcomes Guidance For Restarting

Event Industry News

The Event Industry Forum (EIF) and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) have today agreed guidance for restarting some elements of the UK’s £30.4 billion outdoor events industry. New guidance, compiled by EIF in consultation with Government departments, sets out how event organisers can restart some outdoor events this summer.

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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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10 Signs Your Relationship Is Ready for Marriage

EventSource

Ah yes, the age old question – how do you know if your relationship is ready for marriage? If you ask your friends or relatives you will likely be met with the classic, ‘When you know, you know!’– which, is nice, but also not very helpful. Anecdotally, people may joke that if you’ve started wearing your retainer to bed, or you’ve heard each other fart that it is time to book the venue – but in reality, there’s a bit more to it than that.

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New Social-Distancing Tools for In-Person Events and 6 Other Stories to Read

Eventsforce

Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In your inbox, every week. . This month’s round-up of top tech stories has a big focus on social-distancing and temperature screening tools organisers may need to look at when planning their in-person events in the near future. Highlights include a new mapping system for room layouts and wearable devices that ensure attendees are following social distancing guidelines.

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11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas

Endless Events

In the COVID-19 era , it becomes increasingly important to discuss the ins and outs of virtual events. And so far, we’ve been going at it hard here at Endless. We’ve discussed attendee engagement , sponsorships , mistakes – just to name a few. But today, we’ll be jumping into the realm of marketing. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas.

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Open letter to the Live events industry: Update, feedback & results to date

Event Industry News

On 17 th June, Rick Stainton, Founder & Group Exectuve Director at leading creative agency Smyle published an open letter to the industry. This offered smaller and more vulnerable businesses in our industry free and informed support/advice on how they adapt and plan to get through this widespread hit from the pandemic. Rick invited fellow industry leaders Julian Pullan at Jack Morton, Michael Wyrley-Birch at TRO, Jonathan Emmins at Amplify, Russ Lidstone at The Creative Engagement Group and

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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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Is it Still a ‘No-No’ to Wear White to a Wedding?

EventSource

When you get invited to a wedding, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is ‘but, what will I wear?’. Your wardrobe will depend of course on how formal the wedding will be, which is usually indicated on your invitation and while traditionally, guests were not supposed to wear white or black to the event – in recent years, the little black dress has become a wedding season staple.

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Making Lemonde: Turning Negatives into Positives in a Post-COVID Incentive World

SmartMeetings

One of the side effects of a global pandemic is an outbreak of uncertainty. Meeting professionals are left wondering about the very foundation of their missions. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months?

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Building a transparent economy for people in need

Oveit

There are as many as 500,000 people experiencing homelessness in America. Governments allocate funds for shelters and food, but poverty is still a […]. The post Building a transparent economy for people in need appeared first on Oveit.com.

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ACC Liverpool launches A-Z of Covid commitments in preperation for return to events

Event Industry News

ACC Liverpool has issued new operational guidelines as part of its commitment to get events back up and running as soon as government restrictions are lifted. This follows three months of the venue operating as a food and PPE distribution centre. Following the government’s announcement that conference and exhibition centres must currently remain closed, ACC Liverpool is stepping up its lobbying efforts alongside partners across the AEV, AEO and ESSA and is proceeding with its planning processes

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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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10 Signs Your Relationship Is Ready for Marriage

EventSource

Ah yes, the age old question – how do you know if your relationship is ready for marriage? If you ask your friends or relatives you will likely be met with the classic, ‘When you know, you know!’– which, is nice, but also not very helpful. Anecdotally, people may joke that if you’ve started wearing your retainer to bed, or you’ve heard each other fart that it is time to book the venue – but in reality, there’s a bit more to it than that.

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The Robot Takeover: How Coronavirus is Fueling an Industry

SmartMeetings

In the post-pandemic era, robots whizzing down hallways will be commonplace. Like it or not, coronavirus has sparked a renewed interest in automation in the hospitality industry. Of course, the “robotization” of modern life is much bigger than that. They have been making their way into all sectors of society, from Tesla’s robot-filled Gigafactory (indeed, robots on auto assembly lines have around for decades) to ordering fast food at your local McDonald’s.

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Promoting a Pivot for Special Event Pros

Special Events

This event industry pro offers examples of how event professionals can pivot their businesses during the COVID crisis.

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Digital London Fashion Week: The Show Must Go Online

Event Industry News

Forced to adapt its usual physical event, last month, London Fashion Week did something it’s never done before. It went digital. The coronavirus pandemic left the British Fashion Council with the unforeseen challenge of adapting LFW and hosting it as a digital-only event for the very first time. To turn this dream into a reality, they enlisted the help of Red Apple Digital.

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Campaigns that Click: Practical Personalization Strategies to Boost ROI

Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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7 Tips to Supercharge Your Venue Management Processes in 2020

Planning Pod

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. Still, despite the complicated landscape, people are finding ways to celebrate life’s events (births, marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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FICP Chats: Revisiting the Immediate Future of Meetings

SmartMeetings

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here , here , here , here, here and here. . In early May, 82 percent of meetings professionals and hospitality partners within Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) had one or more in-person event scheduled for the remainder of 2020.

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Surveying Attendees About Live Events

PCMA Convene

Wondering how to determine your audience’s willingness to attend a live event? The PCMA Catalyst community discussed what questions to include in a survey. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion.

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