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The Cambridge Dictionary announced perseverance as its Word of the Year 2021 because it captured the undaunted will of people across the world to never give up, despite many challenges. For Eventbrite’s Music Council, perseverance also symbolizes the attitude of many music business owners at the start of the new year. While 2022 is sure […].
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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.
Rokhsareh & Raffi’s sophisticated modern wedding honoured their South Asian heritage while also seamlessly blending luxury and elegance. The day, which was held at the fabulous Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre , was divided into two parts with their religious ceremony (Nikkah) being the first part and then their regal reception being second.
Seven months ago we announced our partnership with CLEAR as a critical step toward ensuring a safe and swift return of in-person events. Today we are excited to share that we continue to build on the mission of bringing humans together safely by adding four new event safety partners: EverlyWell, Qured, Azova Health and Prevent System. Just like with CLEAR Health Pass, these partnerships expand our Event Safety Toolkit offering and provide event organizers with access to COVID-19 testing solution
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Seven months ago we announced our partnership with CLEAR as a critical step toward ensuring a safe and swift return of in-person events. Today we are excited to share that we continue to build on the mission of bringing humans together safely by adding four new event safety partners: EverlyWell, Qured, Azova Health and Prevent System. Just like with CLEAR Health Pass, these partnerships expand our Event Safety Toolkit offering and provide event organizers with access to COVID-19 testing solution
Activating in the great outdoors is serving as a pandemic-proof strategy for brands looking to connect with consumers face-to-face, and sponsorship activations at the X Games Aspen, Jan. 21-23 at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Colorado, were no exception. In addition to world-class action sports competitions broadcast by production partner ESPN, the free annual event included the X Fest fan experience, encompassing partner activations from brands like Wendy’s and Monster, live dj sets and athlete meet
In one of the biggest travel stories of the week, Denver has announced that the city’s face covering order will expire on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. The order, requiring face coverings indoors or proof of vaccination in lieu of them will not be extended. Rachel Benedick. Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts.
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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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NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens,” act as proof of ownership for digital assets, but are they really a state-of-the-art solution for event ticketing and swag bags? The hashtag “#NFTcommunity” is trending, and the buzz is spreading into the event industry. The acronym “NFT” stands for “non-fungible token”, and it is essentially an online (blockchain) record that […].
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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.
Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing, etc.venues. “With Plan B restrictions lifted and no likelihood of an imminent return, many event planners are switching larger events from virtual to live.” says Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing for etc.venues. “We’ve been approached by multiple event planners wanting to switch from virtual to live events in March, April, May and June, months that were already popular with those who were avoiding the Plan B restrictions.
The pandemic has driven event planners to rethink their strategies for events of all sizes so that health and wellness is at the forefront of almost every decision—a trend that is likely to continue and, if executed carefully, could also help optimize content delivery in the age of TikTok-sized attention spans. We have all heard that Microsoft estimates focus time has gone from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight today, less than the 9 seconds experts think a goldfish can pay attention.
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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
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Whether you’re an audiobook listener on your way to work or read by lamplight at the end of the day, you know a good book keeps you searching for the next word and leaves you smarter than before. New books filled with timely, hard-learned lessons by professionals from the event planning and business management worlds, as well as the medical field, are lining shop shelves.
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