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Are Online Meetings Reducing Our Collective Intelligence?

Conferences that Work

Are online meetings reducing our collective intelligence [CI] ? New research from Carnegie Mellon has been widely interpreted as concluding that, for example, “Zoom is actually less effective than a phone call” , and “Video conferencing can hurt collaboration” Not so fast. New research about online meetings. Here’s a summary of the research findings from the abstract of the article: “We show that…the presence of visual cues surprisingly has no effect on CI;

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Networking in-person in 2021 made easy (and fun)!

Expo Pass

Traditional pants are back, sweats have been relieved of daytime duty, and we couldn’t be happier about networking in-person again. But even as things open up again, meeting in-person might not be exactly as we remembered. Mask and social distancing guidelines are still in place in many states. This can make it challenging to introduce yourself in-person.

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Advice From A 3,000-Person Hybrid Event

Event Age by Swapcard

We know that most of you have questions about the practical aspects of running a hybrid event.

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10 Ways to Plan a Hybrid or Virtual Summer Camp That Goes Beyond the Computer Screen

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Summer camp is an opportunity for kids to escape their everyday routine — which is what many children and adults alike are craving after a year of learning and working online. In many places, summer camps won’t be fully in person or at full capacity because of COVID-19 restrictions and requirements. Many organizations are continuing […].

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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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Connecting The Global Virtual Events Community With GEVME Studios

GEVME

Leading virtual events and events technology provider GEVME has announced the launch of GEVME Studios — an online media network dedicated entirely to virtual events. Amidst the pandemic last year, event organizers and owners were forced to move to online platforms en masse — in an uneasy transition that many were unprepared for. To address this knowledge and experience gap, GEVME started the GEVME Academy to equip budding digital event managers with the skills and know-how needed to adopt the ne

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Introducing your new Eventspace

SpotMe Blog

This summer we are releasing a new version of our Eventspace app that has been re-engineered from the ground up for hybrid events. With built-in networking, personalization, content and analytics features, SpotMe now offers the most comprehensive hybrid event experience for you and your audience. The new version of Eventspace brings three key developments: Hybrid-ready : Bridge the gap between online and in-person attendees.

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The Virtual Event Production Checklist for Livestreams, Webinars, and More

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The abrupt shift to virtual events in 2020 left many event organizers scrambling to tie up loose ends as they figured out how to livestream their events. Now, after a year of planning virtual events, the popularity of these events has been confirmed. That means it’s essential for event planners to understand how to host […].

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The Pros and Cons of Combining Conferences With Your Own C-Suite Meetings

EventMB

The event industry is rapidly transitioning to in-person offerings, but for many, there is still uncertainty about how many attendees will ultimately buy tickets. Could there be an upsell opportunity in offering conference attendees extra rooms for C-suite meetings? A recent EventBrew podcast speculated about the possibility of combining C-suite and senior leadership team meetings […].

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The Big Return to Live Events: a Step-by-Step Guide to Safe Hosting With Eventbrite

Eventbrite UK

With the end of lockdown hopefully approaching, you’re probably preparing to return to live events. But whether you’re a seasoned creator or looking to host your very first event, your to-do list may feel never-ending. Eventbrite is here to help you every step of the way – from helping you navigate compliance with social distancing […].

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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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The Key Difference Between Event Management and Event Planning Software (Plus 12 Rockstar Tools You Should Be Using)

SpotMe Blog

Successful events are backed by a ton of moving pieces. Fortunately, we have sophisticated software available today that helps us manage and plan events seamlessly, with each tool serving its own unique purpose. Recognizing how to use all these software options to their full potential can feel a bit overwhelming as you sift through their purposes, functions, and differences.

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Rain or Shine: Taking Weather into Account for Outdoor Event Planning

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When the weather is warm, people love to go to outdoor events. Whether it’s a concert in the park, a play in an amphitheater, or simply a party on a boat, if your weather app shows a week of sun, you can expect to attract a big crowd to your outdoor event. But Mother Nature is […].

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Driving Qualified Leads Through Better Virtual and Hybrid Event Data

EventMB

When planning virtual events, providing maximum value to exhibitors, sponsors, and other stakeholders is key. With that in mind, how can your tech platform help you decide what to monetize, who to target, and how to maximize reach? As virtual and hybrid events become the norm, planners are going to need to make data-driven decisions […]. The post Driving Qualified Leads Through Better Virtual and Hybrid Event Data by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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Return To Live Events: Setting & Managing Expectations For The Future

Endless Events

The road ahead seems promising for the return to live events. After a bleak start to 2020 and an unexpected turn towards digital experiences, vaccination rollout is the light at the end of the tunnel we were all waiting for. Friends and family are already gathering for casual meet-ups, and smaller-scale events are popping up everywhere, signaling that our industry might be ready to make a slow return to its former state – and even achieve higher heights, given that the lessons learned don&

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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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Event Production for Hybrid Events: Why It Matters and How to Turn Up the Heat in 2021

SpotMe Blog

By now a growing portion of your virtual audience is more interested and willing to attend some version of in-person events again. But there’s still a large share of your virtual audience that appreciates the flexibility and ease of attending online events. Not to mention the tracking and data capabilities event marketers can take advantage of with a digital experience.

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Case Study: Are Pod Concerts Set to Become the Next Big Trend in Live Music?

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The weather is getting warmer and COVID-19 restrictions are easing as infection rates go down and people get vaccinated. Music event creators have a new way to offer concerts to fans who’ve been missing live music for the last year: pod concerts. This new concert format emerging in the music sphere allows for social distancing […].

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What Megachurch Services Can Teach Events About Engaging a Remote Audience

EventMB

Churches across the globe have made headlines over the past year for violating Covid restrictions, but we hear less about the ones that have successfully transitioned to online formats. What can event planners learn from their engagement tactics? Churches may at first seem like an unlikely place to look for inspiration in hosting virtual and […].

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The Wave Of The Future: Hybrid & Virtual Event Platforms With Kyle Kocinski!

Endless Events

Today’s an exciting day for the Event Tech Podcast! Our resident hosts, Will and Brandt, welcome a guest to talk about virtual and hybrid event platforms. Dear listeners, please welcome the knowledgeable Kyle Kocinski , the Head Of Implementation at Endless Events! In one of the most resourceful conversations in the history of this podcast, Kyle talks about how event platforms have adapted since last year and where are they going next.

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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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Use This Deminar Formula to Double Your Sales Conversations and 3X Your Win Rate

SpotMe Blog

When it comes to lead generation and sales, webinars can be your greatest ally. Webinars are most commonly used for hosting virtual seminars, presentations, lectures, and workshops. But now a new kind of webinar is emerging — the deminar. The product demonstration webinar, or deminar, offers your marketing and sales team a whole lot of value without spending an excessive amount of money on marketing, advertising, and event planning.

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Will COVID passports accelerate the return of Events in 2021?

Nunify

As the pandemic took over the world, the event industry was massively hit. Huge losses were incurred by organizations who had planned their big events months in advance. Many had to either move their event to an online medium or postpone it for the time being. In view of the events of last year, the one thing that the pandemic has made us all realize is that nothing is certain.

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exVo Virtual Event Platform by Allseated [Review]

EventMB

Allseated's new virtual event platform, exVo, is an immersive 3D platform that aims to give attendees more control over their event experience. Here is our review. exVo Virtual Event Platform by Allseated: What Is It? exVo is relatively unique in the virtual event platform space as it's an avatar-based 3D platform. It was developed […]. The post exVo Virtual Event Platform by Allseated [Review] by exVo Virtual Event Platform by Allseated [Review] appeared first on [link].

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8 Ways to Measure Virtual Event Performance and ROI

Smart Meetings

The past year has undoubtedly been the year of virtual events, thanks to Covid-19. But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. For example, they allow you to reach a wider audience at a much lower cost. But how does one decipher whether their virtual event has really been a success?

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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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Road to Recovery: The 2021 Guide to Safer Meetings for Hotels and Venues

Skift

Skift Take: Traditional in-person meetings were paused in 2020, but innovation within the industry flourished out of necessity. Now is the time to use those lessons developed over the last year to rebuild even stronger. Cvent’s new eBook details everything you need to know about conducting safer meetings as hotels and venues begin to recover. — Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Why Hybrid Events Are the Key to a Successful Summer

Eventbrite UK

Although the UK is well on its way to reopening its in-person events scene, it’s still unclear whether events will look the same as pre-pandemic times. The hybrid event format – where some people attend in person and others attend online – is therefore set to be big this summer. Not only does it give […]. The post Why Hybrid Events Are the Key to a Successful Summer appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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6 Ways to Make your Micro-Wedding Memorable for You and Your Guests

EventSource

6 Ways to Make your Micro-Wedding Memorable for You and Your Guests. Perhaps one of the best things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rising popularity of the elopement-adjacent micro-wedding. While elopements tend to be cost-saving solutions for couples looking to spend their dollars elsewhere, micro-weddings can be just as elaborate– and costly– as full-scale weddings.

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. The session features Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of data solutions at Freeman ; Gus Vonderheide, vice president of global sales at Hyatt ; Rose Horcher, CMM, CMP, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago ; and Jessica Malaty Rivera, epidemiologist and

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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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7 Steps to Going Hybrid: Your Free Handbook

Event Age by Swapcard

Studies show that close to 70% of event planners are organizing hybrid events in 2021.

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Solving for Digital Speakers

PCMA Convene

Because event organizers need to consider all kinds of scenarios in their speaker selection and contracts for digital speakers, PCMA has created a complimentary tool that covers all the bases —a downloadable speaker agreement template. As he begins his virtual talks, futurist and keynote speaker Brian Fanzo asks the online audience to vote on what color hat he should wear.

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26 COVID Questions to Ask your Wedding Venue

EventSource

Over the past year, the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way that we have done things– and while you might be tired of thinking about it, it is still something that needs to be factored into your wedding plans. . As you negotiate vendor contracts, be sure to keep COVID in mind and ask these important questions: . General: What is the venue’s policy on the postponement, and what are the associated fees?

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