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Everything You Need to Know to Host a Drive-In Event During a Pandemic

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This spring, Tito Soto went to see a double feature at a drive-in movie theater. “It was one of the first fun things I’d been able to do during the pandemic,” he says. “It made me appreciate the concept of the drive-in a lot more. And I thought: We can definitely pull this off with […].

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COVID-19, hybrid meetings, and the future

Conferences that Work

Here are my current thoughts about COVID-19, hybrid meetings, and the future. Earlier this year I wrote : Unfortunately, it currently looks like one potential short-term improvement outcome, containment , will not be successful. In the long-term, however, the current turmoil caused by the spread of COVID-19 is likely to subside. The development and introduction of an effective and affordable vaccine may bring the virus under control.

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Interview of a Digital Event Manager (DEM)

GEVME

COVID-19 has already changed the face of everything concerning social events and gatherings. While many companies resort to software like zoom to have virtual conferences or meetings, how can one take an entire social group of thousands of people virtual, and how do you manage such an event? It is quite evident that the need for a better-skilled event organiser is required, but what does that role look like.

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Does the Perfect Virtual Event Platform Exist?

Velvet Chainsaw

The answer, based on my unscientific survey of a dozen association leaders, is a resounding no. Planners are wading through recommendations from colleagues, trusted vendors and online forums to find the best platform for their needs. And it’s a murky and often frustrating experience. While there are many excellent solutions out there, none are “perfect” and many are adding features and improvements on a regular basis.

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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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How One Coworking Startup Transformed Their Business Model During Quarantine

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2020 has been a challenge, but some people have found success in the midst of a global pandemic. Here, we profile creators who’ve created a successful business during quarantine. Bubbly, bright, and earnest, Jaclyn Rosenberg has always been an effortless connector of people. She worked as a real estate agent and event planner before deciding […].

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The British Bike Boom is Triggering a Wave of Cycling Events across the UK

Eventbrite UK

The UK, as many countries around the world, is experiencing a cycling boom at a time when people shy away from public transport: Back in May, in the middle of the Covid-lockdown, Boris Johnson predicted a “Golden Age of Cycling”, and just in September Halfords chief executive, Graham Stapleton, said bike sales had accelerated over […]. The post The British Bike Boom is Triggering a Wave of Cycling Events across the UK appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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As Live Events Return, Event Organizers Embrace Timed Access Event Ticketing

TicketBud

Event organizers are looking for solutions to manage capacity restrictions, as live public events slowly return. Timed ticket access, enables event organizers to allow a specific number of attendees at allocated time slots. This prevents overcrowding, while helping organizers safely maximize ticket sales. . “Access to a reliable system for managing event capacities has become a big priority for organizers.

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The Event Marketing Guide: How to Effectively Market Your Online Events

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In this time of increasing digital get-togethers, Eventbrite creators are bringing their communities even more opportunities to connect and socialize online. The great news is that it’s now easier than ever to get the word out. Through Eventbrite’s simplified marketing tools and data insights, creators can quickly put together an impactful marketing strategy to reach […].

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The Rise of Audio in Virtual Events to Combat Zoom Burnout

EventMB

Zoom fatigue and new platforms such as Clubhouse are spurring a new way of hosting your events: audio. Clubhouse is the app of the moment. Extremely popular within Silicon Valley, it is spurring what Jeremiah Owyang described during our last event as ‘ephemeral content’. Strangers start rooms talking about a variety of topics, from inclusion […].

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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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Essential! Support the $1 Trillion Meetings Industry, Restart America

SmartMeetings

The stakes are high. When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 trillion in annual sales generated when people shake hands.

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6 Ways to Work with Remote Speakers for Virtual Event Success

Eventsforce

Want tips on running successful virtual events? In your inbox, every week. . The sudden shift to virtual events has created many challenges for planners – especially when it comes to managing remote speakers. In fact, the virtual event environment has made the whole process of speaker presentation and management more difficult, both in terms of providing value to attendees and meeting speaker expectations.

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How to Work With Celebrities and Big-Name Talent for Virtual Events

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Living in the entertainment capital of the world, Live Talks Los Angeles founder and producer Ted Habte-Gabr already had an exhaustive rolodex of celebrity connections at his fingertips. But now, that rolodex has now swelled from Los Angeles to the entire world. “Previous to the pandemic, if I’m booking somebody, I’d be limited to pairing […].

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Event Tech Flourishes as Events Recovery Timeline Is Pushed Back

EventMB

While this year has been incredibly trying for events and hospitality, there continue to be major advancements and investments in tech for both industries. Here are some of the most notable recent developments. A second wave seems imminent or is already underway in Europe and elsewhere, and the optimism around the return to live events […]. The post Event Tech Flourishes as Events Recovery Timeline Is Pushed Back by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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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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How Small Event Companies Can Pivot To Survive The Pandemic

Endless Events

We’re back for another week with another exciting episode of #EventIcons! And we’re excited to be discussing how small event companies can pivot in order to survive the pandemic. Because this has probably been the craziest time ever in our industry. Thousands of event profs saw their projects canceled or postponed within days. But while we’re all still adapting to the new normal, small event companies had to act faster than anyone else.

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Event Exeter Light It In Red for the Event Industry

Event Industry News

At 8pm on 30 th September, Reed Hall stood illuminated in red, in solidarity with event industry peers across the globe. Working in collaboration with Exeter-based event production company, Warwick Event Services, the building was lit up as part of the #WeMakeEvents Global Day of Action, raising awareness and highlighting the need for support for the live events industry, suffering in the wake of the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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What Events U.S. Consumers Are Searching For This Week

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Even though we’re living through a global pandemic, people are hungry to connect, and they’re taking to Eventbrite to search for and discover a variety of events each week. We’re always intrigued by what we find. Here’s a look at what consumers across the U.S. are searching for on Eventbrite (between Sept. 18 – Sept. […].

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The Impact on Small Businesses From All of the Cancelled Trade Shows

EventMB

In 2019, events were widely considered one of the most effective B2B marketing strategies. With so many small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already struggling to maintain profits, how are they coping without the benefit of traditional trade shows? Explori, working in collaboration with UFI and SISO, surveyed 9,000 exhibitors and exhibition visitors to find out […].

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Conference and Event Speaker Collateral: 5 Things to Ask For

ePly

Speakers are a BIG part of many events — especially conferences. They play into why people register and what attendees will ultimately take back to implement. (A pretty big responsibility.). That said, you want to leverage your speakers to the best of your ability in order to attract your audience and drive registration rates. To do that, it’s important to ask your speakers for a few key marketing materials.

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Jason Lunn joins AEV Board

Event Industry News

The East of England Arena and Events Centre has announced that venue director Jason Lunn has been elected to the AEV board following the association’s recent AGM. Lunn joins three other new board members: Jackie Boughton, head of business events at The Barbican, Andy Gibb, group sales & marketing director at Stadium MK and Paula Lorimer, director of Harrogate Convention Centre, who were all elected at the same time.

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How to Use Donation Ticket Types for Fundraising Events

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When disasters and tragedies strike, people naturally want to help. One of the best things about our modern world is how easy technology makes doing just that. You’re probably used to seeing your social media feed fill up with online fundraising campaigns for relief efforts and links to make individual donations. Larger disasters, like wildfires […].

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Wynn Resorts Bets on Testing For a Faster Return to Events

EventMB

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox shared his vision for a faster return to events, including doubling down on testing with an onsite lab. Will it help with the return to large meetings? Las Vegas is getting serious about getting back to events. After the news of Governor Steve Sisolak allowing conventions of up to 1,000 […]. The post Wynn Resorts Bets on Testing For a Faster Return to Events by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

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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Cammie and Ryan’s Romantic Summer Wedding at Archeo

EventSource

It doesn’t get more glam and romantic than Cammie and Ryan’s stunning wedding at Archeo. Planned by the brilliant Gina Humilde Events , the couple’s celebration, according to the bride, was “the best day of my life, hands-down. When Ryan and I met with Gina, our wedding planner, our number one goal for the day was ‘it needs to be fun,’ and it really was.” Blending whimsy with classic elements, this wedding has it all.

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Virtual Engagement Secrets You Can Steal

SmartMeetings

How do you keep everyone focused on the boxes on their screen without breaking the bank? Smart Meetings sat down with Robin Farmanfarmaian , professional speaker, entrepreneur and author of Facilitating Virtual Events: Driving Participant Engagement , for a tip-filled webinar where she spilled the secrets for grabbing attention and being remembered.

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Business Events are ‘Hard to Plan for’ as Pandemic Persists

PCMA Convene

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police meet for the 2020 Summer Training Conference at the Savannah Convention Center. Some live events, with strict safety protocols, are returning, but the COVID-19 crisis will continue to affect the business events industry. When the lockdowns began in the U.S. in March, we hoped we’d have COVID-19 well under control by the fall.

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How to Engage Employees and Elevate Corporate Virtual Events

EventMB

Corporate events have largely become Zoom webinars during the pandemic, but these types of interactions won't deliver results long-term. Leveraging a virtual tool to engage employees and create unique experiences is key to elevating internal virtual events. Most physical events have been on hold for the past six months, and while corporate events will likely […].

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Join the Events 2.0 revolution

Event Industry News

By Toby Lewis, CEO of Live Grou p (pictured). Events have been in a holding pattern of regression. As a result, the industry finds itself at least a decade behind the innovations of similar sectors. At face value it seems unfair to compare the events industry to that of TV, film or music. But we share the same goals: to engage, to inspire, to entertain.

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Peren and Erdem’s Sweet Eagles Nest Golf Club Wedding

EventSource

Peren and Erdem’s love story is as sweet as their special day. The couple met online through a professional network and instantly connected. Peren loved the way Erdem was so candid, open, and caring. It was clear that they both shared a passion for being hard working and loyal. Peren says she instantly felt this feeling of “OMG, this guy is the one!

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How to Create Attractive Sponsorship Packages for Your Online Events

Eventtia

Just when you thought you’d cracked sponsorship for your events, the pandemic comes and suddenly, it’s time to rethink how to move this over to a virtual setting.