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NIVA Is Asking Congress to Save America’s Independent Live Entertainment Industry

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Send a letter to Congress to support independent music venues and promoters at saveourstages.com! For music fans across the country, March may go down as the month the music died. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, music venues across the country began temporarily shuttering, cancelling, and postponing shows in the face of an […].

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5 Ways to Make Your Online Events Memorable

Attendease

The shift from in-person road shows and trade shows to online programming has presented several challenges for event management professionals: Finding the right technology to support digital event management. Translating the physical experience to an online environment. Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged. Another key hurdle is how to stand out in a sea of online content.

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What are some of the most effective and creative ways you’ve seen or implemented yourself to ramp up attendee engagement in virtual & hybrid events?

Eventmobi

As event planners continue to make the shift to virtual and hybrid events, maintaining a high level of attendee engagement has become an even more pressing topic. We asked eight event professionals from all over the map what are some of the most effective and creative initiatives they’ve seen or implemented themselves to ramp up attendee engagement.

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How to create great online breakout sessions

Conferences that Work

How can we create great online breakout sessions? Does this sound familiar? You attend a conference session on a topic that interests you. Perhaps you’re a novice, or an expert, or someone in between. Or perhaps you want a general introduction. Perhaps you have a few specific aspects you want to hear about, or questions to which you’d love to get answers.

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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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Eventbrite Appoints Vivek Sagi as Chief Technology Officer

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Seasoned technology leader to drive continuous innovation of world class self-service platform SAN FRANCISCO — August 6, 2020 — Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global self-service ticketing and experience technology platform, today announced the appointment of Vivek Sagi as Chief Technology Officer, effective August 11, 2020. In this role, Sagi will lead the company’s global engineering […].

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How to Increase Attendee Engagement at Virtual and Hybrid Events

Eventmobi

As event planners continue to make the shift to virtual and hybrid events, maintaining a high level of attendee engagement has become an even more pressing topic. We asked eight event professionals from all over the map what are some of the most effective and creative initiatives they’ve seen or implemented themselves to ramp up attendee engagement.

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TWO Eventprofs Happy Hours on Friday on a new online social platform — Rally!

Conferences that Work

I’m holding TWO #Eventprofs Happy Hours next Friday, August 7, at 10:00 EDT/16:00 CEST and 15:00 EDT/21:00 CEST. The first one is especially for you Europeans who insist on living your lives five or six hours ahead of mine, but night owls are welcome at the later one too. We’ll socialize in large and small conversation groups (you choose) using the online social platform Rally — one of the hot new video-chat tools recently developed for recreating online the experience and possibil

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Our Commitment to Work with Vendors and Partners on a more Diverse & Equitable Future

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In the wake of countless acts of discrimination and senseless violence in the U.S., civic action is taking place around the country to call these incidents to attention, demand justice, and effect change. We’ve examined how we can use our platform to lift up the voices of positive social change and create a space for […].

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Do The Right Thing: Create Event Bubbles by Requiring Negative Tests

EventMB

As coronavirus cases continue to climb around the world, planning event bubbles may only be the only chance to go back to in-person meetings. We explore the prospect of bubbles happening within the industry. As part of the Future of the Event Industry, I talked to Dan Berger for a pre-event chat on the future […]. The post Do The Right Thing: Create Event Bubbles by Requiring Negative Tests by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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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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How Livestream Chat Unlocks Engagement & Networking at Online Events

Eventmobi

EventMobi’s new Advanced Livestream Chat is designed to foster emotion and drive engagement with livestream broadcasts at Virtual Events. From the attendee perspective, virtual events are an isolated experience no matter how many other remote attendees are logged in. While video conferencing tools can facilitate face-to-face interactions in small online sessions, livestream broadcasts with hundreds or thousands of viewers are a unidirectional stream.

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8 Event Management Tools You Should Be Using Right Now

Planning Pod

While planning killer events is becoming increasingly more difficult and complicated, plenty of new tools are constantly arriving in the event management market that can keep you on track and make your working life less chaotic. But how do you know which apps are right for you? The first step in selecting event management tools that will improve your productivity, rather than just adding extra steps, starts with understanding the most intricate parts of your business and which areas can be the m

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Planning a Small Event at Home? Try These Turnkey Solutions for Decor, Catering, and More

BizBash

Event companies around the country have pivoted to offer deliverable decor, rentals, and food options for a stylish—and safe—in-home bash.

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How Event Destinations Attract New Business in the Midst of a Pandemic

EventMB

A decline in Covid-19 cases and relaxed border controls in some regions has tasked CVBs and DMCs with a new challenge: promoting their destinations as safe and secure in the midst of a pandemic that is far from over. In some cases, nations are working together in a unified PR effort. Europe’s Strategic Alliance of […]. The post How Event Destinations Attract New Business in the Midst of a Pandemic by Angela Tupper 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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Leeds Festival boss makes promise for 2021 event and how it will work

Event Industry News

Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn has given an update about next year’s event. As we all know, this year’s fun at Bramham Park couldn’t go ahead because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It is one of many big events in Yorkshire and Leeds which have been unable to go ahead because of Covid-19. This year’s festival was due to be headlined by Stormzy, Liam Gallagher and Rage Against The Machine.

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Re-incorporating Sustainability into the Future of Meetings

SmartMeetings

While meetings professionals and the hospitality partners they work with have been understandably focused on the health and safety of event attendees since the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic, both groups realize the continued importance of incorporating sustainability measures into those events, as well. In the eighth of FICP’s new virtual education series, Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) Chats, more than 175 participants agreed that while COVID-19 has created many challenges

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7 Wedding Bummers You Aren’t Allowed to Freak Out About

EventSource

If you only remember one thing when planning your wedding, let it be this: not everything is going to go according to plan. It’s unfortunate, but true that there are a few things out of your control. Here are a few wedding bummers that you are not allowed to let ruin your day! 1. Your dream venue is booked: Hey, it happens. Even if you’re planning with lots of time, sometimes venues are booked up to three years in advance, especially during popular times.

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How SEO Firm Moz Successfully Reimagined Its Flagship Event as Virtual

EventMB

Moz recently pivoted their 15th annual MozCon to virtual in less than three months. Their goal was to deliver the same value that attendees had come to expect from the live event, and they received rave post-event reviews. Here's how they did it. SEO software company Moz hosts their in-person convention, MozCon, each July in […]. The post How SEO Firm Moz Successfully Reimagined Its Flagship Event as Virtual by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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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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Engaging Two Audiences Can Be Tricky – Here’s What To Do

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Two Audiences: The Ins & Outs Of Hybrid Audience Engagement. Industry News: IMEX America 2020 Cancelled: Let’s Talk About It. ? We created the ultimate Virtual Events Handbook ! With over 60 pages of information and resources, you’ll learn everything you need to know about virtual events. Big names going virtual … and it’s not always pretty.

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COVID-19 EVENT ESSENTIALS. GET EVENT READY…. Keeping Visitors Safe

Event Industry News

EFS Europe’s Corona Virus Essentials range offers a selection of products intrinsic to staging successful and safe events. Our range offers a comprehensive selection of products selected specifically for the event industry and includes: Social distancing floor stickers – these can be ‘off the shelf’ or custom printed to any design to incorporate your event branding.

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Does Your Event Registration Form Do These 8 Things?

ePly

If you’re wondering what an online event registration form is meant to do beyond collecting registration data, you’re overlooking some seriously strategic setup opportunities! Used wisely, your registration form can be your biggest weapon in driving registrations and putting on a memorable event for everyone involved.

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Events Struggle as Viad and Eventbrite See a 90 Percent Drop in Revenue

EventMB

Hard-hit event companies are hunkering down, shoring their resources, and looking at new revenue streams to make it through the crisis. While some small, nimble companies are excelling, event giants are in survival mode. The first quarter saw the event industry reeling from lockdowns, social distancing, and a general atmosphere of coronavirus-related uncertainty that all […].

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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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5 FAQs for Designing an Engaging Virtual Event

SmartMeetings

Have you been tasked with designing your first virtual event ? You probably have questions. As a meeting professional, you know trying to replicate your in-person agenda on a streaming Zoom call isn’t going to get the job done. Following are some FAQs you might want to consider before hitting play on the planning process. 1. Afraid attendees won’t want to participate in a virtual event?

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Industry campaign needs you: £30,000 already raised

Event Industry News

The industry-wide campaign to restore public confidence in events and experiences, across all events industry sectors, has raised £30,000 towards its planned PR campaign. Further support is needed, and the organisers are calling on more businesses to get involved. The campaign is fronted and chaired by the Business Visits and Events Partnership. Work on an industry-wide awareness campaign is moving at pace as the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) confirmed the provisional members of

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Hybrid & Virtual Event Production: Elevating The Experience

Endless Events

It’s already been established that virtual and hybrid events will be the industry’s bread and butter for a while. And even though planners have been avidly consuming educational content on the topic, there are still misconceptions going around. For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more.

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Top 17 virtual event management companies (event planners) to partner with in 2020 and beyond

Hubilo Blog

Being challenged to get your virtual events done? Tired of searching for the best virtual event management companies for your events? Struggling to make the right decision to partner with the most suitable virtual event planners & organizers? If you’re facing these tough questions, this blog/article is for you that could potentially answer all your questions about the best possible online event management consultants, companies you may want to partner with. 1.

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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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4 Tips to Make Your Online Event a Success

SmartMeetings

Everywhere you look, there is change across the events industry. Against a backdrop of technological and physical disruption due to the coronavirus, a shift in the dynamics that define the relationships between brands, agencies and consumers is taking place. It can be overwhelming to navigate through this change and to identify what conference delegates find valuable and what is just hype.

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Stress Matters launch #MHFAEveryEvent campaign and offer free training to redundant #eventprofs

Event Industry News

Stress Matters, the event industry workplace wellbeing organisation, who are accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, are turning to the events industry to make events safe and to support out-of-work colleagues at the same time. Laura Capell-Abra, founder of Stress Matters wants to see “ the holistic safety of crew and guests considered as the industry re-opens.

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Catering, Event Disruption During COVID-19--And It’s Not Bad News!

Special Events

The director of meetings and special events at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans shares exciting new opportunities for catering during the COVID challenge.

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