Meet Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This constitutes a 78% increase in countries represented through virtual attendance in 2020. While in-person events started to come back in 2021, the Delta variant has caused a large percentage to convert back to virtual in the fall of 2021. Future-Proof Your Organization Now. How to Future-Proof Your Event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. Some large groups are throwing a camera in the room to capture the presentations for an extended remote audience.

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One10 Marketing

MARCH 10, 2021

One10 Xperts weigh in on IRF’s 2021 Trends Report. The IRF 2021 Trends Report is out and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the One10 take on 2021 trends and what we’re doing to meet client needs in 2021 and beyond: IRF Trend: Increase in Individual Rewards. IRF Trend: Large Group Events Deferred, but Still a Priority.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Rather than equally prioritizing both audiences, the old hybrid event simply offers one-way communication from your event to participants that view the event remotely. The events industry spent more than a year learning, producing, and honing the art of virtual events, elevating digital experiences to brand new heights.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

What Reed, chief event strategy officer, American Society of Hematology (ASH), loved most about this time, he told participants in an online PCMA Community Conversation for medical meeting planners earlier this year, is probably what other planners have hated: “We needed to operate when there was really no roadmap to us,” Reed said. “I

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. Planning and executing our first organizational virtual conference.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

Now, as the rate of COVID infections goes down and planners gear up for in-person events, including a digital component may seem even more appealing, as a way to offset lower than pre-pandemic attendance. Organizers have options here: There is no one-size-fits-all hybrid model.

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DCI

MARCH 1, 2022

Twenty years ago, if an economic development organization (EDO) or destination marketing organization (DMO) wanted to market their region it was common to take out an advertisement in the newspaper, TV, radio or billboard, secure earned coverage and pick up the phone for “old fashioned” cold calls or word-of-mouth conversations.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

There’s “an importance and relevance and honor,” to producing an event with that scope and ambition, Wohlitz said. The honor also came with challenges: When planning began in March 2021, “the intention was that it be an in-person event,” Wohlitz said. The world leaders appeared remotely on LED screens within the studio.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). Virtual events during the pandemic proved that Salesforce, its partner ecosystem, and community could all adapt and innovate at the same time.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

These events — which can be held in person or as hybrid and virtual events — typically cater to external audiences and enable attendees to network with other like-minded individuals who use the same products as loyally as they do. Bizzabo gives event organizers the tools to run impactful conferences in person and online.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Over the past decade, rapid digital transformation has enabled organizations to reimagine the employee experience. While many of us are used to well-equipped offices—and whether we were ready or not—COVID-19 has transitioned many companies to enable remote work at scale. Why Invest in Recognition & Remote Employee Experience Programs?

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Eventtia

MAY 9, 2022

Throughout 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing policies have forced many enterprises and event organizers to replace the canceled in-person events with virtual events, which caused a major increase in popularity for virtual events all over the world.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). Virtual events during the pandemic proved that Salesforce, its partner ecosystem, and community could all adapt and innovate at the same time.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities.

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IT&CM Events

AUGUST 18, 2021

To remain at the top of mind and ready businesses for the new normal, industry brands and players had to adopt a growth mindset, accommodate multi-channel approaches and encourage remote participation while leveraging on technology. 2) Unlimited Walk-in Meets (WM) , for maximum lead generation throughout the event. (3)

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Cofounder, Co-organizer, and VP of Content and Community, Podcast Movement. Jared Easley is a cofounder and co-organizer of Podcast Movement , the world’s largest international conference and trade show for the podcast industry. Currently, she leads the global event team at Dremio and their premier community event, Subsurface.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 24, 2023

Looking ahead to the dynamic landscape of 2024, event marketing stands as an essential pillar for event organizers seeking genuine connections with their audiences. Whether you’re planning a local gathering or an international conference, the art of event marketing can give your brand the competitive edge it needs.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

While virtual events are certainly not brand new and have been around for quite some time, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused the surge of popularity of virtual events. What is a Virtual Event? Why Host a Virtual Event?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

For the most up-to-date information visit the dedicated knowledge centers on the WHO and CDC websites, and check with your local health organization. The events industry is going to be feeling the effects of COVID-19 long after the initial rushes of February and March. Making the Move to a Virtual Event. Wash, Wash, Wash.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2021

For the first fully hybrid National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting on May 14, the leadership met together in Chicago, while around 800 directors were remote. Usually at a particular point, Charlie Oppler, NAR’s 2021 president, would say, “Okay. However, it really brings that virtual audience into the space.

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