Endless Events
JULY 10, 2020
It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. But now that restrictions slowly begin to lift, mentalities need to shift. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. However, and as you’ve probably heard, hybrid is the future.
The Abbi Agency
JULY 29, 2020
We’ve shared how The Abbi Agency uses a performance-driven public relations approach for our clients. It starts with a strong strategy to help gain visibility through targeted, optimized PR. We’re looking to maximize every element of our client campaigns to increase your marketing reach, create a lasting impression and build credibility in a way advertising can’t.
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Motivation Excellence
JULY 6, 2020
Is employee recognition software good for your business? Unquestionably, but you have to ask yourself the following questions first: In the last two months, how often did you need to give your employees useful recognition? Do you recognize many employees? Do your employees recognize each other throughout the day ? Is your mission or your revenue dependent upon this recognition?
Pádraic Gilligan
JULY 2, 2020
by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Prognosis for recovery of Incentive Travel Maybe it’s a lame analogy but here goes anyway. Today’s incentive travel industry is like an elite athlete who has just done her cruciate ligament. When the crunch happens she knows it’s serious but hopes, at the same.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
MeetingsNet
JULY 7, 2020
Two bodies of research highlight planners’ challenges and potential attendees’ preferences when it comes to meetings. In a late June webinar that drew more than 700 corporate and association meeting planners, 64 percent of attendees responded that they expect their organizations to return to holding in-person events by January 2021. Hosted by Global DMC Partners, “The Meeting Planner’s Reality in the ‘New Normal’” addressed a few topics, including hybrid events that connect small in-person gathe
Conferences that Work
JULY 6, 2020
How can we successfully work with others for change and action? During the last eight months, I’ve been striving to save a tiny liberal arts school , Marlboro College , from closure. I’ve felt compelled to do this work, not only because the school sits at the heart of rural Marlboro, Vermont , where I’ve lived since 1978, but also because I taught there for ten years (1983-1993) and have a deep affection for the College’s rare form of education.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventtia
JULY 22, 2020
The popularity of virtual events and meetings is skyrocketing and this trend is only set to continue. But of course, none of this would be possible without the technology that makes connecting people online possible.
Motivation Excellence
JULY 2, 2020
The upcoming holiday is typically a time of great fun with family and friends, and it’s especially nice when it falls over the weekend. Things may be a little different this year, but we have a few tips for making July 4 th festive despite closures and social distancing restrictions. Make Use of Patriotic Décor. Even if you don’t usually do much decorating, this year may be a great time to start.
Stova
JULY 30, 2020
One of the best things about the mass switch to virtual conferences and events is the sheer amount of innovation it has sparked. Agile event technology companies with vision are continuously building solutions to meet the evolving needs of their clients’ online events. As a result, true partnerships between event organizers and tech companies have arisen, all with the goal of creating extraordinary attendee experiences.
CSI DMC
JULY 23, 2020
Debi Kinney is an award winning business strategist and hospitality industry expert. She serves as General Manager and Director of Sales for CSI DMC, Las Vegas. Finding a mentor and mentoring others have always been important in one’s career path, but in today’s world especially it is critical to find mentors to work with and mentees to help along the way.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Conferences that Work
JULY 20, 2020
What’s the best way to hold a discussion online? For years I’ve been successfully facilitating in-person group discussions at meetings, using the simple fishbowl and fishbowl sandwich processes. These techniques work because at any moment, only a small, clearly defined, (but constantly changing) group of people are involved in the discussion.
Endless Events
JULY 2, 2020
It’s time to talk about safety – and that means CDC guidelines for events. Because in a world where COVID-19 is still present, planners need to start getting up to date with the program. As the economy starts opening back up, the events industry has to keep up with the measures put in place to protect people. Hybrid events will come into play.
Eventbrite
JULY 2, 2020
COVID-19 has made online events more popular than ever — from a health perspective, it’s the safest way to gather while COVID-19 transmission remains a risk. But there are still risks associated with an online event that warrant consideration. Be aware of those risks and consider the following when planning your next online event: Control […].
Special Events
JULY 13, 2020
Well-structured internships in the special event industry can pay off for both the company and the intern, says Jennifer Taylor.
Stova
JULY 22, 2020
What’s better than shiny, new technology? As virtual event innovators, we here at MeetingPlay make it our mission to bring the best solutions to our clients. With that in mind, we have some exciting new virtual platform updates to share with the world.
MeetingsNet
JULY 23, 2020
The GBAC STAR accreditation for combating the spread of COVID-19 is a feather in the cap of a growing number of facilities. The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. The proof: Two major convention centers in California put out press releases on the same day in July claiming to be “the first convention center on the West Coast” to achieve the Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s STAR accre
Best Corporate Events
JULY 30, 2020
Event Safety is Our Priority. Live Event Safety Protocol for COVID-19. Our 30+ virtual programs and events have been a blessing for clients wanting to educate and entertain their teams during this pandemic, but live events will be returning soon to the cheers of corporate America. However, The nature of the COVID-19 pandemic is unpredictable – no one truly knows when it will be safe to return to live events again.
Endless Events
JULY 31, 2020
News recently broke out that IMEX America 2020 won’t be taking place. And it’s been hitting a lot of people in the industry extremely hard, which is understandable. IMEX has also been regarded as one of the most important events for planners and professionals, not just in the US, but all over the world. Seeing this incredible and monumental experience make the decision to cancel can have quite an emotional impact.
FICP
JULY 14, 2020
Did you miss Part 1 – Planning for Your Mental Health? Check it out on The Blog here. . With regards to our physical well-being, studies show that being sedentary can pose severe immediate.
Special Events
JULY 6, 2020
This event industry pro offers examples of how event professionals can pivot their businesses during the COVID crisis.
Stova
JULY 13, 2020
You’ve heard the buzz among event professionals: Virtual events will never replace in-person events. That the future of the events industry is hybrid. We don’t disagree. But there is one aspect of meetings and events where virtual is coming out a clear winner: Data. Just think about it. Data has already shown us that compared to their in-person counterparts, attendance rates at virtual conferences and trade shows have skyrocketed.
Eventtia
JULY 3, 2020
Hybrid events are here to stay—especially with the current state of the world.
Best Corporate Events
JULY 15, 2020
Giving back to the communities we live and work in has always been a priority at Best Corporate Events. All over the country, our charitable programs are some of the most popular with our clients, because they love to have fun while doing good as much as we do. This has allowed us to facilitate thousands of donations to organizations and communities in need.
Endless Events
JULY 23, 2020
It’s the question on everyone’s minds, and the Brew Crew is here to answer – what is a hybrid event ? Sure, superficially it might seem easy to understand. But we want to go deeper than just your standard Oxford Dictionary definition. What makes hybrid events great? Why are they so important? And what can planners do to create a successful hybrid experience in a world where these types of events are gaining enormous momentum?
AltexSoft Travel
JULY 3, 2020
Comfort, safety, cleanliness, rest, food, and drinks — these are the things we expect under the broad umbrella of lodging. And we often get them. The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. The adoption of, say, IoT devices gave us new ways to collect and process data.
Special Events
JULY 27, 2020
This event marketing pro explains why Ross Geller from TV show "Friends" has some useful advice.
Stova
JULY 7, 2020
Let’s keep it real.it’s been a long couple of months. The event industry is, to put it simply, different. Unknown challenges continue to appear, COVID-19 cases ebb and flow throughout the United States, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel that we all keep reaching for. But, miraculously, the event industry is as resilient as it ever was. Every week a new virtual event solution appears, the next best thing is shouted from the rooftop, and technology companies scramble to be the “best of
Just Right Destination Management
JULY 10, 2020
Beach Party Theme | Sun, Surf, and Sand on Amelia Island. When our clients landed on the beach front of Amelia Island, a fabulous beach party theme went hand in hand with the venue’s spectacular views. Soft ambient lighting from string lights to complement the setting sun. Teals and pinks to play up the upscale yet laid back vibe of the island. Fun, breeze-friendly décor, relaxing entertainment, fresh seafood, and tropical drinks.
Best Corporate Events
JULY 1, 2020
When the Going got tough…We got Virtual. We were in our groove, delivering nearly 1,000 events in 2019, all across America, while maintaining our #1 ranked Customer TrustScore of 4.9/5.0. Then, the Live Events Industry collapsed and vanished in an instant. The calm actually allowed us to reflect. We’d been so busy for so long delivering In-Person events that we didn’t have time for much else.
Endless Events
JULY 14, 2020
Another week, another episode of #EventIcons! And since hybrid is one everyone’s mind lately, we thought we’d bring you something exciting. This week, we’ll be talking about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Yes – because even during a hybrid experience , you still have the virtual aspect! So it seems only fitting that we dive into a conversation about entertainment.
Conferences that Work
JULY 27, 2020
Exactly one year ago, at the age of 68, I started running daily for the first time in my life. Since then, I’ve shared a few things learned along the way. Today I thought: why not provide a seasonal guide to what I wear for running? [Note: There are no affiliate links in this post (or on this website), and I have no connection with any of the sellers or companies mentioned.].
Special Events
JULY 15, 2020
Wedding expert Kylie Carlson shares tips on bringing in the ideal wedding client for specific businesses.
Eventtia
JULY 29, 2020
Virtual reality or VR is a buzzword that has been on the tips of our tongues for a long time now. Having gained prominence, most notably in gaming and entertainment, it’s starting to make some big moves in the events industry.
Just Right Destination Management
JULY 31, 2020
Green Events | Bringing Nature into Your Event. What comes to mind when you think of green events? I’m guessing florals, greenery, and earthy tones like soft browns paired with pops of color mimicking flowers in a garden. Basically, an event that brings you back to nature! The client for one of our favorite green events wanted to host a celebration for women.
Redfin
JULY 30, 2020
45% of surveyed homebuyers said they made a bid on a home without first seeing it in person, up from 28% in 2019. Redfin agents cite health concerns around the pandemic and competition fueled by a worsening housing shortage as reasons more buyers are bidding on homes before visiting them. Almost half (45%) of people who bought a home in the past year made an offer on a property that they hadn’t seen in person, the highest share since at least 2015, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey in Ma
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