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Community, consistency, human connection and relevance: how to build trust online

The MICE Blog

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. How does building trust online differ from building trust at face-to-face events? How do you build trust online? .

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Cvent Will Go Private Again After $4.6B Sale to Blackstone

Smart Meetings

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 31, 2022, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space.

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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

Smart Meetings

The opening day of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas was humming with people just happy to be back together. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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First Hybrid ASAE Annual Drew 3,200; More Focused Calendar Announced

Smart Meetings

“ASAE is proud to have debuted a meeting model for its 2021 Annual Meeting that was all about creating more choices for our members, partners and other stakeholders,” said ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson , CAE. — Greater Columbus Convention Center (@cbusconventions) August 18, 2021. Checkout their recording.

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Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo

The MICE Blog

Drag Taste’s ‘Sangria and Secrets’ is considered the world’s number one online experience. We created the “Sangria and Secrets with Drag Taste’” experience, for corporate and public, which today is the number one online interactive experience globally. And now, we have created six online experiences.

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How to Write an AV RFP that Covers COVID-19 Variables

Smart Meetings

Now, here you are in 2021 adding another cog in the wheel as you are tasked with writing a blended RFP for your upcoming event that will most likely include a hybrid plan for 2022. You need two teams, one for in-person, on-site and one for online planning. Online Component Added Costs. Online moderator fees. Tina Luppino.

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Hybrid Event Trends & Expectations Of The Next Generation Attendee With Jim Louderback!

Endless Events

And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators. We’ll launch an online platform and create an online community on Discord. Building An Online Community. Health & Welfare In 2021. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jim Louderback !

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