Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

We’re back for another week with another exciting episode of #EventIcons! And we’re excited to be discussing how small event companies can pivot in order to survive the pandemic. Because this has probably been the craziest time ever in our industry. Thousands of event profs saw their projects canceled or postponed within days. But while we’re all still adapting to the new normal, small event companies had to act faster than anyone else.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I am designing an online memorial service, to be held later this month. The deceased is not a person, but a beloved, 74-year-old small college that closed its local campus a few months ago. I taught there from 1983 – 1993. Under pandemic conditions, former alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the institution cannot even meet in person to grieve.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I’ve been with Eventtia for more than four years, and during all that time, we’ve launched a series of exciting initiatives. Many thanks to the co-founders for putting up with all of my crazy marketing ideas! But there hasn’t been anything so breathtaking and inspiring than the project we’re cooking up right now in partnership with our friends from Spitche and MeltinLab.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A hybrid event is one that combines a face-to-face (F2F) event at a physical location with a “virtual” online component for remote attendees. Hybrids will likely see widespread adoption as F2F meetings reemerge from the pandemic for a number of reasons: Some attendees may not wish to travel to the event for fear of contagion or other health and safety concerns.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Company pages include their latest developments, business-volume stats, executive listings, and photos—a valuable resource for any organization looking for an experienced planning partner for in-person or hybrid events.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Though the COVID crisis has packed a punch, these big companies have been nimble, finding solutions to deliver events with impact.

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Eventbrite

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

When the events industry went virtual earlier this year, many creators rushed to turn in-person gatherings — fitness classes, craft workshops, trivia nights, comedy shows, and more — into livestreamed online events. But moving your entire event enterprise online can be intimidating. There’s all sorts of new tools and costs to consider: webcams, microphones, backdrops, […].

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Here are my current thoughts about COVID-19, hybrid meetings, and the future. Earlier this year I wrote : Unfortunately, it currently looks like one potential short-term improvement outcome, containment , will not be successful. In the long-term, however, the current turmoil caused by the spread of COVID-19 is likely to subside. The development and introduction of an effective and affordable vaccine may bring the virus under control.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Everything is set for your virtual corporate event: the speakers and sessions are lined up, you’ve planned your event breaks, networking, and entertainment. You’ve even instilled a bit of gamification into your event that will get your attendees moving, interacting, and smiling ear to ear. And, as an added bonus, you’ve signed up tons of companies with products and services relevant to your meeting’s industry for a virtual exhibit hall that will knock your attendees’ socks off.

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Savannah DMC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After months of quarantine, it seems that the world is slowly but surely opening back up. And with the holiday season just around the corner, many are planning events and gatherings to celebrate. However, the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much alive, so how do you host or attend an event while protecting the safety of yourself and your loved ones?

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Special Events

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If a beautiful Gala Award trophy is missing from your life, now is the time to fix that problem. Submissions are now open for the 2021 Gala Awards.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: What’s Brewing: Live Events Coalition: Is It Helping The Industry? ? As we approach the final quarter of 2020, make sure that you’re up to date on this year’s Virtual Event Trends. Starting the month off with Red Alert Restart! ??. Hello! Did you miss me? I sure missed you! I took a much needed week off from the newsletter during after the holiday weekend.

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Eventbrite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

When disasters and tragedies strike, people naturally want to help. One of the best things about our modern world is how easy technology makes doing just that. You’re probably used to seeing your social media feed fill up with online fundraising campaigns for relief efforts and links to make individual donations. Larger disasters, like wildfires […].

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

? ? Here’s a standing invitation for event and hospitality teachers. I will meet online with your class for free. During the COVID-19 pandemic, much education has moved online. One small silver lining of this disruption? It’s a good time to invite guest presenters into your online classroom. As an experienced facilitator and designer of participant-driven and participation-rich meetings, I love to share what I’ve learned during my four decades in the meeting industry.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One unique challenge of holding virtual events is the lack of in-person pre-event networking. For event attendees, a major draw of trade shows, business conferences, and other such events is the ability to network and speak with other professionals in their fields. At a virtual event, there is less of an opportunity for face-to-face interaction, so it can be difficult for attendees to know who they’d like to connect with before and after the event.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Buyers seem undeterred, as pending sales soar 28% and a 9% increase in new listings brings little relief. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 6: Median home sale price increased 13% from 2019 to $319,178—the highest on record. The 13% year-over-year increase was the largest since October 2013.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The owner of The Wedding Academy shares ways to create the best client experience for clients during COVID.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Tomorrowland 2020 happened recently , and the result is something no one was expecting. Like many other high-profile events, the festival was forced to make the decision of either canceling or going virtual. Well, they chose the latter, and now the events industry has solid proof that not only can digital experiences be a success, but they can bring even better results than in-person events.

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Just Right Destination Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Our Favorite Fall Trends | Just Right! Destination Management. OUR FAVORITE FALL TRENDS. We love this time of year when we get to see all the wonderful fall trends in events! Nothing brings visions of coziness quiet like fall. Chunky knit sweaters, warm apple cider, fireside bonding on cool nights, and, of course, the rainbow of changing leaves. These elements add an extra touch of warmth to fall events!

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Here2Start is an initiative that helps and promotes international entrepreneurs to get their business started in the Netherlands. Launched in 2019, Here2Start runs a yearly international entrepreneurship festival with a guest country which for 2020 was Colombia. The aim of the festival is to put both the Netherlands and the chosen country on the map by gaining exposure and nurturing a community across both locations.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that health and wellness are vital. It’s been a trending topic for years, but in recent months wellness has evolved in presentation, integration, and accessibility. We see it presented in innovative ways (think Zoom fitness sessions), synching with various technologies (think Apple watch), and with lower barriers to entry (think vlogs on meditation, diet-conscious recipe blogs, or YouTube yoga videos).

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Record-low inventory of homes for sale has “created a complete storm of insanity,” in small, affordable markets like Boise, which is seeing an influx of buyers leaving the West Coast. Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 30: Median home sale price increased 12% from 2019 to $318,473—the highest on record. Pending home sales climbed 21% year over year, the largest increase since the four weeks ending October 18, 2015.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The 2020 CMI list profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Drumming Up Business: Virtual Events For Lead Generation: A Powerful Tool You Should Use! ? Are you struggling with virtual attendance? Maybe you’re not successfully integrating your event into people’s lives. You should watch our Virtual Event/Life Balance webinar to find out how to achieve attendee bliss! Inside Lands and the VMAs show us how it’s done ??.

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CSI DMC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Now that guests are more comfortable with the look and feel of virtual meetings, planners can take advantage of the feedback that we’ve learned to make these meetings more compelling. It can be easy to feel lost in the virtual space, without the organic flow of running into an old friend on the tradeshow floor or in the hallway. But with the right features, there are ways to create personal interactions in the virtual space, offering more direct value for guests.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

On Wednesday, October 21st Spitche, MeltinLab, and Eventtia will be joining forces to host Get Together , a summit for marketers seeking new ways to connect, build communities, and create powerful experiences, all online.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

What’s better than new event technology that creates transformative experiences for audiences? As virtual event trailblazers, we at MeetingPlay are constantly innovating to create new solutions that not only boost attendee engagement, but help event organizers to understand the impact of their events. We want every attendee to leave our clients' events feeling like they have gained something truly valuable from attending.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 23: New listings of homes for sale were up 4% from a year ago—the largest increase since the four-week period ending March 15—but active listings continued to fall, down 28% from 2019. Pending home sales rose 20% year over year, even while continuing their near-term seasonal descent. This was the largest year-over-year increase since the four weeks ending October 25, 2015.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A [longish] hello note from Special Event’s new editor-in-chief, Kathleen Stoehr

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Our team at Best Corporate Events has spent most of this year dedicated to adjusting and developing new offerings to suit the virtual environment necessitated for all of us by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been both fun and rewarding to innovate and create a whole new line of virtual programming, plus our clients have loved the entertainment, connection, and development they’ve still been able to accomplish through our programs while remote.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

SXSW. Google’s developer conference. Adobe Summit. One by one, the headlines rolled in as major companies cancelled their events in early March. As an audiovisual production company, our alarm bells grew louder and louder. We were hearing stories of events in hotel ballrooms being set-up and ready to go, only to be completely abandoned shortly before the event.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

With a magnitude of options to choose, it’s easy to get lost in all of the events platforms out there. You’ve got new products like HopIn, older products like Cvent and Bizzobo, ticketing platforms like Eventbrite , and more marketing-oriented platforms like Splash.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Thanks to COVID-19, almost every major 2020 event has switched to virtual. With this massive shift, event planners are coming up with savvy, creative ways to provide online experiences that match the "fun factor" of their on-property events. They're proving that just because an event is virtual doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun, engaging , and Insta-worthy.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Remote work is accelerating the trend of migration away from expensive places like New York and San Francisco toward relatively affordable inland areas, where out-of-towners are winning bidding wars and driving up home prices. Nationwide, 28.7% of Redfin.com users looked to move to another metro area in July and August, up from 27.4% in the second quarter and the highest share since we started tracking migration.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Longtime Special Events Magazine editor Lisa Hurley says good-bye.

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