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OCTOBER 19, 2021
Even if you’re an event hosting pro, there may still be some Eventbrite features you didn’t realize could help make your job easier — and enhance the experience for your guests. That’s why we asked our Onboarding & Operations team for insider tips on our most overlooked tools. Build your event planning toolkit and get […].
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Dear Friends, We are so excited to announce that Dave Lutz, our illustrious managing director, has been named an inductee to the 2021 Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders. It is the event industry’s most prestigious award, which acknowledges a lifetime of pioneering and meaningful work! Please join us in congratulating Dave, and if your schedule allows, in-person at a celebration of Dave and his esteemed fellow inductees, and other winners of the EIC Global Awards, just before IMEX America, o
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Attendease
OCTOBER 19, 2021
We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more&
EventMB
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Event planners are navigating a new frontier of delivering successful hybrid events. But what mix of technical and creative expertise do event teams need to do this successfully? We share seven key players you need in your hybrid event team. Unfamiliar formats, evolving technologies, new health and safety measures, content curation and ongoing attendee engagement […].
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OCTOBER 19, 2021
In Israel, legendary chef Erez Komarovsky has a bakery empire and is considered the grandfather of artisanal baking. In the spring of 2020, he invited the Jewish Food Society and lucky attendees from around the world into the lush garden of his Galilee countryside home via Zoom, where he found some of the ingredients for […].
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Attendease
OCTOBER 19, 2021
We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more…
EventMB
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Google may have debuted their first smart glasses in 2012, but the technology is only now starting to gain momentum. Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook are all developing their own products. But what are smart glasses, and will they be coming to an event near you? Cultural stereotypes equate wearing glasses with being smarter, so much […]. The post Are Smart Glasses Coming to an Event Near You?
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OCTOBER 22, 2021
Halloween 2021 may be hurtling towards us but there’s still time to throw a spooktacular shindig. People in the UK spent £474 million celebrating Halloween in 2019, making it the nation’s top profit-generating holiday after Christmas and Easter. This is welcome news. But how can you beat the competition and enjoy impressive ticket sales?
Expo Pass
OCTOBER 20, 2021
From Super Bowl LVI to the Beijing Winter Olympics to countless conferences and festivals, in-person and hybrid events are back on the books for 2022. Yes! But what are organizers doing to ensure that these events are a big success? Also, what kind of engaging hybrid and virtual options are in the works for attendees next year? In this article, we’ll get into all the nuts and bolts of a few marquee events that we’re looking forward to in 2022.
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Event Marketer
OCTOBER 18, 2021
If you didn’t produce or attend a virtual event in 2020, are you really an event marketer? The industry has spent the better part of the last year and a half perfecting digital engagement and catering to audiences at home. But as in-person experiences make a comeback, many event professionals are tasked with a new challenge: shifting the virtual events they developed during the pandemic into real-world experiences.
EventMB
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Meeting booking platforms purport to streamline the RFP and venue sourcing processes, saving hours in the search for venues and back-and-forth with sales staff. While the process isn’t fully automated yet, some say it never can be. How far will the trend go? With time a precious and increasingly scarce commodity for event managers, […]. The post Will Meeting Booking Platforms Ever Be as Automated as Travel Sites?
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OCTOBER 22, 2021
If you’re worried that your upcoming business meetings will need to be canceled or postponed, you might want to learn about planning a hybrid meeting. Today, it’s possible for businesses to hold meetings that are flexible and easy to adjust according to any changes in local restrictions. Hybrid meetings combine in-person attendance with an online […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Fresh from announcing a second location for Camp Bestival 2022 – Weston Park, Shropshire – co-founder/curator Rob da Bank talks sell-outs, suppliers, locals and line-ups with Event Industry News. Camp Bestival Shropshire promises to bring all the da Bank family magic up from Dorset, think signature stages and entertainment for all ages – theatre shows, wellbeing workshops, circus spectacles, comedy, kids’ gardens, magic meadows and a maelstrom of music – to another perfect setting.
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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
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The New York City-based Governors Ball festival, which took place Sept. 24-26, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this summer with brand new digs at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, and more than a dozen brand activations to engage some 150,000 attendees. The festival featured four stages and more than 70 musical acts, art installations, NYC-themed photo ops and a new 360-degree stage design that minimized sound bleed.
EventMB
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Event tech providers take different approaches to how they collect and manage attendee data. Now, there is growing concern among organizers about how this data management may impact them down the road. Here’s what you need to know. You know the debate around data is heating up when you receive PR emails from one platform […]. The post Who Really Controls High-Value Attendee Data From Events?
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OCTOBER 21, 2021
If you’re looking for interactive ideas for Halloween events this year, consider the merits of a murder mystery party. These types of parties are generally themed events where a fictional murder occurs, and the attendees have to solve a mystery by figuring out who committed the murder. A well-planned murder mystery party combines the fun of dressing […].
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Wembley Stadium connected by EE has today announced that it will become the UK’s biggest venue to offer British Sign Language (BSL) as a guaranteed service at every live concert. The announcement commits that all future concerts at the stadium will offer guaranteed BSL interpretation with services provided by Performance Interpreting Ltd, ensuring the magic of live music can be enjoyed by more people than ever.
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Endless Events
OCTOBER 19, 2021
When we talk about movement at events, our minds might go to walking around the venue at in-person events or walking to the fridge if we’re attending a virtual experience. But what if we told you that a little movement goes a long way even before or during speaker presentations? Taking care of the health of the attendees is a growing trend in the events industry – and we’re not just talking about COVID-19 compliance at events.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Nevada’s Clark County Commission made a decision that may forever change that way travelers traverse the Las Vegas Strip. The commission unanimously approved a special use permit and 50-year franchise agreement for a proposed 29-mile tunnel system under The Strip, to be designed by Elon Musk ’s The Boring Company. This permit only allows The Boring Company “to apply for and receive building permits to construct the proposed tunnels,” a press release reads.
Special Events
OCTOBER 20, 2021
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The majority of the virtual event landscape are apps that broadcast content. The experience is passive consumption with text chat and feels more like a conference call than an event. In addition, events like trade shows aren’t able to really provide value to stakeholders. A year without in-person events compounded the negatives of these types of engagement which caused unprecedented user fatigue and losses in revenue.
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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.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Two weeks ago, a brave whistleblower came forward and told the world the ugly truth about Facebook. The result? The social network came crashing down and many users decided to abandon the platform once and for all. Since the Brew Crew never shies away from giving their perspective on current events, they decided to talk about social networks: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
EventSource
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The bride might be the centre of attention at her bridal shower, but that doesn’t mean you can’t return the favour to your very generous guests and bridal party. While bridal shower favours aren’t a must, offering DIY bridal shower favours are the perfect parting gifts that show your family and friends just how much you appreciate their love and support for you and your big day.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 20, 2021
We are at the brink of what’s perhaps the most exciting moment in the history of the event industry. After a long period of restrictions for traveling and large gatherings, event planners are now looking to organize in-person events again. Most have learned how to run their events successfully online and will use this newly acquired knowledge in their strategy moving forward.
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MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. The third annual corporate-events research report from Germany-based meetings organization In-House Corporate Events (ICE) in conjunction with Cvent revealed several interesting trends as corporate-meeting departments coordinate events for 2022.
EventSource
OCTOBER 18, 2021
There’s something so cozy and sweet about a fall wedding. From the crisp air to the gorgeous colours to PSL everything, autumn nuptials are just so darn lovely. One of the best parts about having a fall wedding is taking advantage of its seasonal colour palette. After all, it’s one of the brightest times of the year. Having a colour palette for your wedding is one of the easiest ways to coordinate your big day.
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