October, 2020

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Not Another One! 6 Tips To Combat Webinar Fatigue

Endless Events

New year, new challenges. And boy, has 2020 proved itself to be quite a challenging year! While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. Patterns of consumption have indeed changed drastically when compared to a pre-social media world.

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The ultimate incentive experience A–Z: interview with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru

The MICE Blog

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. During the past months of the lockdown, Heidi has been actively promoting her destination and inspiring and educating fellow event professionals about Norway. She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them.

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The meeting industry new normal

Conferences that Work

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our businesses. We want to believe that, at some point, in-person meetings like the ones we’ve held for decades will return. Yes, there are a few world regions where cases of infection are currently very low. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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How to Get More People into Your Venue

Special Events

Marketing a venue is a whole different ball game than promoting a product or service; venues serve as the backdrop of an event and clients seek out a space they can envision in their memories for years to come.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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How to Create Attractive Sponsorship Packages for Your Online Events

Eventtia

Just when you thought you’d cracked sponsorship for your events, the pandemic comes and suddenly, it’s time to rethink how to move this over to a virtual setting.

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Destinations Refocus Tactics and Messaging to Draw Meetings Again

MeetingsNet

With the return of in-person events in mind, some DMOs are tapping intellectual resources from hometown companies, universities, and institutions to lure more groups. While the Covid-19 pandemic ripped most business events from the calendars of hotels and convention centers, some destinations have been using the downtime to sharpen their competitive advantage and become better able to deliver the most value to meeting groups when in-person events return.

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Virtual Event Tech Playbook 2020 Free Report

Skift Meetings

A complex and evolving landscape of virtual event tech has left event professionals with a lot of questions. How long will virtual events last? How much should I charge for them? How do I fight Zoom fatigue and keep my virtual audience from feeling like an afterthought? What do I need? Fortunately, EventMB has the […]. The post Virtual Event Tech Playbook 2020 Free Report by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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The meeting industry new normal — Part 2

Conferences that Work

The meeting industry old normal is over, and many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a new normal. [See Part 1 of this post for an introduction to this point of view.]. What will the meeting industry new normal look like? One silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic , horrendous though its cost has been, is that it has forced us to think differently.

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Our Top 5 Lessons from Running Our First Virtual Event

Special Events

It's important to take from the experiences and lessons learned by other event organizers that have already gone virtual during the pandemic.

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Driving Audience Growth with Hybrid Events

Stova

Hybrid events aren’t a new concept, but as the event industry stages its live comeback, they’re being met with fresh enthusiasm. While companies like Cisco have been planning successful hybrid meetings for years, others are just getting their feet wet. As hybrid events come into their own, one thing is for certain: The term "adapt or die" is more relevant than ever.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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Re-igniting the Travel Bug with One10 Travel and Events

One10 Marketing

While the pandemic drones on, some brave individual travelers have decided to remove the cobwebs from their passport and take to the skies. As COVID-19 mandates and restrictions are still on in most countries, other places like Barbados, Mexico, The Maldives, and Morocco, to name a few, are welcoming U.S. travelers back. Of course, most are requiring a quarantine period in addition to one or many negative COVID-19 tests.

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Event Prof Stories: Having A Human Response To The Pandemic

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Iconic Stories: How To Pivot With An Emphasis On Human Relationships. Event Jobs: Event Company Hiring vs Unemployed Event Prof: Different Perspectives. ? Learn more about navigating this virtual event landscape with our Virtual Event Handbook. . 4th Quarter, Reviews, and Reflection. It’s October, and as an October baby, I have reached my full form!

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How to Set Virtual Event Speakers Up for Success

Skift Meetings

Planners aren’t the only eventprofs getting used to virtual events — speakers also have a steep learning curve. One of the most important factors in keeping an audience’s attention is production value. Here’s how speakers and planners can work to deliver it. The events industry has largely shifted to virtual over the past several months, […]. The post How to Set Virtual Event Speakers Up for Success by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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It’s Not Too Late to Host a Virtual Halloween Event

Eventbrite

Halloween 2020 isn’t cancelled — it’s just going virtual. If you’re still thinking of hosting an online event for Halloween, don’t be dismayed by the date on your calendar. In fact, unlike in-person events, tickets to virtual events often sell best closer to the actual date, so there’s still time! Here’s our best advice for […].

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How to Get Started With Automating Your Marketing Funnel

Special Events

Once you've established your funnel steps, you can automate many of the lead generation strategies to nurture prospects and guide them towards a sale.

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8 Ways to Create Valuable Event Connections

Stova

Picture this. You are an event attendee who loyally attends the same conference every year. What do you most look forward to (aside from getting you up to speed on the latest and greatest)? You look forward to joining the 6:00 am running group in the streets of San Diego. You look forward to the networking lunch groups (you know.the ones assigned based on your interests or company type).

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Creative Event Themes | A Night with Alice in Wonderland

Just Right Destination Management

Creative Event Themes | A Night with Alice in Wonderland. “Down the Rabbit Hole” may not initially sound like one of the most creative event themes, but there are so many ways to make it one! The Just Right! team had the pleasure of working with a corporate client who wanted to visually transport event guests from a hotel conference environment to an immersive, tasteful Alice in Wonderland party.

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Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough?

Endless Events

It’s hardly news that the rules of the game have changed drastically. And now that we’re all getting up close and personal with the concept of virtual experiences, the focus becomes elevating the experience. We’ve already discussed at length why planners need to get creative with storytelling. But perhaps we jumped the gun too quickly – back when we published our Back To The Basics article , things were still very much up in the air.

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Most classroom practice is astrology

Conferences that Work

Is most classroom practice astrology? David Bowles thinks so. I’ll let you in on a secret. I have a doctorate in education, but the field’s basically just a 100 years old. We don’t really know what we’re doing. Our scholarly understanding of how learning happens is like astronomy 2000 years ago. Most classroom practice is astrology. [link] — David Bowles (M?

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How to Create a Sense of Community at Your Online Event

Eventtia

All events share a common objective, they bring people together. But as we’re discovering with online events, how these people are brought together is very different from how we once knew it.

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How to Fill Your Diary with More Clients

Special Events

Your website and social media are channels to build connections and engage with your target market, but if you’re not communicating on their level, they’ll likely move on to someone who “speaks their language.

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Event Tech for Safer Events

Stova

We’ve entered unprecedented times for corporate event planning. Although much remains to be seen, there are promising opportunities for event technology to help planners put “safety-first” in the driver’s seat for all events. As we plan hybrid events, staying knowledgeable of event tech trends that can augment everyone’s safety is essential.

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6 Stage Design Tips for Livestreamed Events

BizBash

Production pros discuss what color schemes work best on camera, tips for spacing presenters apart in a natural way, why proper lighting is crucial, and much more.

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Throwing It Back To In-Person: Are Platforms The New Venues?

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Comparison: Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Event Stories: Pivoting To Virtual Events: The Success Story of Kenes Group. ? Dive into platforms with our So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Events Platform webinar! On the road… again? Yes, I decided to get back on the road again and make my journey back to my hometown of Carson City.

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Are you old yet?

Conferences that Work

Are you old yet? (Click on the image to watch the skateboarding professor, who’s my age.). I turned 69 last week. My body and mind do not work as well as they used to. Oh for the days, long gone, when I went to bed, fell asleep immediately, and woke up eight hours later feeling refreshed! My stamina starts to drop at five pm; no more long productive bouts of late night work.

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What Hurts a Home Appraisal? And 7 Things You Can Do to Fix Them

Redfin

The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford , and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize to a new one. Or maybe like so many others, your home is already under contract, and it’s time for an appraisal. Whichever the case, being aware of what hurts a home appraisal and how to increase the value of your home is always a great idea. .

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Streamlining Your Social Media Strategy during the Holiday Season

Special Events

You don’t need to spend hours curating your social media feed to stay present and engaged online throughout the holiday season.

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How to Maximize Your Virtual Event Breaks

Stova

Who doesn’t love a little down time? A chance to hang out, recharge, relax, and refresh should be part of everyone’s agenda. However, when you are planning a virtual corporate event on a virtual conference platform, event breaks can be so much more than a quick coffee run. In fact, with some planning and ingenuity, down time between your programming can become an integral part of your event.

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4 Destination Website Tweaks to Support Visitor Demand in ‘COVID Times’

Tourism eSchool

Home. 4 Destination Website Tweaks to Support Visitor Demand in ‘COVID Times’. By Paige Rowett. Published on October 27, 2020. We've been living in our new COVID reality now for nearly 8 months, and it goes without saying that everything has changed for the travel industry in Australia. One of the biggest opportunities to come out of our current situation, is that Regional destinations across Australia are experiencing high demand.

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Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!)

Endless Events

Even though digital experiences are our industry’s bread and butter right now, some doubts still linger. Because everything is so new, that’s more than understandable! And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. In the past, these were pretty straightforward. But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process?

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Self-Service Technologies in Travel: End-to-End Solutions for Independent Travelers

AltexSoft Travel

Even before the pandemic, travelers were eager to stay independent on the trip. And now, when people are finally ready to travel again, there’s another concern – safety. Today we know that flights themselves might be the safest element of your journey, with special airflow systems and limited face-to-face interaction. But the same can’t be said about airports or hotel lobbies, with their crowds and plexiglass shields of unproven effectiveness.

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What Hurts Property Value? 8 Things to Address Now

Redfin

Property values fluctuate as a result of many factors, and as a homeowner, it’s important to be aware of factors that can drive home value down. Some of these factors are out of your control, such as market conditions, interest rates, and the economy, while others are very much in your control. From unappealing renovations to neglecting maintenance on your home, some projects, or lack thereof, can negatively impact your property value.

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In Pictures: Sukkot Celebration

Special Events

In commemoration of this holiday, TYGER | Event Design + Production designed a lavish autumn-inspired "sukkah" which elevates the traditional form and creates a luxurious, modern environment for entertaining and celebration of the holiday!

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Fall Tabletop Inspiration: See This Harvest-Inspired Micro-Event for Jewish Holiday Sukkot

BizBash

Boston-based TYGER | Event Design + Production created a modern take on the traditional holiday—while also offering design inspiration for small events of all types.

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Hybrid Event Plan: 7 Steps for Delivering a Successful Event [Guest Post]

Eventtia

Creating a hybrid event plan in 2020 is an essential process—the way events are delivered now has changed dramatically, and companies need to adapt.