Endless Events
JUNE 8, 2020
Mindfulness in events. These three words might seem foreign to many. And to others, they can actually be scary. But what does mindless in events even mean? How does it help professionals in the industry? And most importantly, should we practice it? Well, the short answer to the last questions is yes. Because it’s no secret to anyone that event planners tend to use stress as a badge of honor, right?
Techsytalk
JUNE 24, 2020
Let's talk about the elephant in the room - the lack of diversity in the events industry! I'm excited to be joined by LESLIE Short to talk about this topic and see how we can help make our industry more inclusive and diverse! Watch LIVE episodes each week on Tuesdays at 10:30am ET at www.facebook.com/lizkingevents. CONNECT WITH LESLIE: Website: [link].
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Motivation Excellence
JUNE 24, 2020
Businesses face high levels of employment competition both locally and globally. For long-term success, business leaders must foster a team environment that regularly inspires peak performance levels. Otherwise, star talent will leave for greener pastures. According to statistics gathered by Deloitte, companies that have highly effective employee recognition programs have 31 percent less turnover than those that have ineffective worker recognition programs.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 29, 2020
I’ve been noticing a strange trend, ever since COVID-19 caused just about all bread and butter meetings to vanish. Suddenly, people are calling the meetings we’re holding these days virtual meetings. In the immortal words of Bob Newhart. Stop it! Virtual. I’m sorry, but when I think of a virtual meeting, this comes to mind…. …together with content like this….
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
MeetingsNet
JUNE 18, 2020
Industry attorney Joshua Grimes provides perspective on clauses that must changed for future meeting agreements. One of the best-attended sessions of the 17th annual Pharma Forum conference for medical-event planners, held virtually this year from June 15-19, was “Meetings Contracts in the Post-COVID Era.” Joshua Grimes, principal attorney at Grimes Law Offices LLC in Philadelphia and a meetings-contract expert, laid out the areas where event agreements now require new wording in order to protec
Stova
JUNE 9, 2020
No matter where you are in the world, over the past few months you have felt the effects of COVID-19. As areas start to lift their restrictions, restaurants begin to open, and people start to head back into work, you may be wondering what this means for your upcoming events. Is it safe to start thinking about planning live events again? If you do, what new precautions do you need to take?
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Techsytalk
JUNE 22, 2020
Eventex Connect, the online trade show for virtual meetings and events, announced Liz King Caruso one of the Top 50 Virtual Meetings & Events Innovators in the industry today. The list acknowledges the growing importance of virtual events and the people who stand out with their creativity, vision, and innovative approach. “The global pandemic made pivoting to virtual one of the hottest topics in the events industry, but the people behind these groundbreaking changes just don’t get enough rec
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 18, 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 on incentive travel have been widespread and profound. While the situation remains dynamic and ever-changing, evidence is emerging that travel is about to rebound. Here are a few recent news items that reflect growing confidence in travel: Incentive Research Foundation’s recent survey, COVID-19 and Disruption in the Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events Industry: Adaptation and Recovery , had several relevant findings: People are beginning to crave travel, with a fo
Conferences that Work
JUNE 22, 2020
I’m leading a free online workshop on Friday, June 26, 12 – 2 pm EDT, that will give you a unique opportunity to experience The Three Questions : in my opinion, the best way to open a conference designed for active learning, connection, and engagement. The workshop is limited to sixty people, and you must register to attend. Full details about the event are available here.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 10, 2020
Setting conference fees is tricky. Now that your event is virtual, the puzzle is more complex. Event organizers everywhere are trying to figure out how to price virtual meetings that are converting from a face-to-face format, often with little or no online meeting history to go by and working in a compressed timeframe. The price of an online event needs to be low enough to attract attendees, but high enough that it reflects the value of the content and doesn’t compromise what you plan to charge
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Eventtia
JUNE 29, 2020
For those of us taking our events online, one of the biggest challenges that we’re faced with is delivering a powerful attendee experience all from our very own homes.
Endless Events
JUNE 1, 2020
Last week, we explained how to deal and package your virtual event sponsorships. And today, we continue, with a second article about virtual event sponsorship ideas. Yes, convincing sponsors to be a part of your virtual event might seem like too daunting of a task. But just like we explained in the previous post, it’s not only necessary but also a plus for both parties involved.
Techsytalk
JUNE 21, 2020
This week, I get to talk to the Queen of Events in NYC - Jaclyn Bernstein! Jackie is so connected in the industry and I can't wait to learn about how she has built her business, connected with so many great people in the industry, and works with such amazing clients! Watch LIVE episodes each week on Tuesdays at 10:30am ET at www.facebook.com/lizkingevents.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 3, 2020
Workplace culture is constantly evolving. With the influx of Millennials and Gen Zers into the workforce, workplace behaviors have experienced some distinct changes. One major shift is a growing emphasis on engaging employees recognizing their contributions to the company. Today’s employees grew up in a fast-paced world. They want to work quickly and efficiently.
Stova
JUNE 30, 2020
Have you ever thought something was simple and then, pow ! You get into the nitty gritty and realize that it’s not nearly as straightforward as you thought? Planning an international virtual event with live sessions in different time zones is a great example. After recently helping a client in the software industry host a 3-day virtual event with over 60,000 attendees from around the world, we’ve learned a thing or two about how complex time zones can get.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 16, 2020
This year’s Pharma Forum is focused on pressing topics that resonate beyond the medical-events niche. To open the virtual version of the annual Pharma Forum conference aimed at medical-event planners, two general sessions on Monday, June 15, focused squarely on the elephant in the room: the modified cleaning and social-distancing protocols hotels will use once in-person meetings and events resume.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 22, 2020
If you can’t hang out with people in person, how can you best meet up with your tribe online? That’s the selling proposition for a host of new platforms that have sprung up over the last few months: creating a compelling online incarnation of the traditional conference socials we all know and love (or hate). Last week I got to try out a couple of these new platforms, so I thought I’d write a Gatherly versus YoTribe review.
Endless Events
JUNE 5, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally time we talk about virtual happy hour ideas. So far on the blog, we’ve been discussing many topics related to virtual events. Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be. But today, we’re putting the seriousness aside.
Techsytalk
JUNE 19, 2020
We're back with another episode of Event Hustlers now that fall is here - and we're talking about a VERY important issue - child trafficking! I'll be speaking with Meredith Rollins from PCMA about the role the events industry plays in this, what PCMA is doing about this and what WE should be doing as well! Watch LIVE episodes each week on Tuesdays at 10:30am ET at www.facebook.com/lizkingevents.
Special Events
JUNE 8, 2020
Kevin Dana of CORT Events shares how special event planners can use furniture to help keep event guests safe during the COVID pandemic.
Stova
JUNE 23, 2020
You may be scratching your head and wondering why I am talking about microlearning. Isn’t this something that people in the education field have to worry about, not events? We beg to differ. Since the event industry was flipped upside down and turned virtual, we have had to change a lot of our ways, plan differently, and teach differently at our events.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 4, 2020
Global Exhibitions Day, the virtual advocacy event held June 3, galvanized around tactics to get people traveling and protect businesses. The seventh annual Global Exhibitions Day may have been the most important one ever. With meetings at a standstill around the world, exhibition-industry executives gathered online for a virtual event and spoke out on Twitter and other social-media platforms.
Eventtia
JUNE 11, 2020
Even a minor lapse in logistics can ruin a virtual event. From the moment that your event is launched you’re in the firing line, and any detail (however small) can be quickly noticed, scrutinized, and shared across social media.
Endless Events
JUNE 26, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. Anatomy Of Virtual Events: Virtual Breakout Rooms: Different Types & How They Work. ? Worried you might be missing something while planning your virtual event? We’ve got you covered with our Free Virtual Event Planning Checklist!
Techsytalk
JUNE 18, 2020
Sustainable weddings is the expertise of Ellen Hockley Harrison and, in this episode, we talk to her about finding her niche, building a brand she's passionate about and so much more! Watch LIVE episodes each week on Tuesdays at 10:30am ET at www.facebook.com/lizkingevents. Connect with Ellen: The Good Green Webinar The Good Green Website Greater Good Events.
Special Events
JUNE 1, 2020
This special event pros shares tips on successfully pivoting live events to virtual events.
Stova
JUNE 17, 2020
As event organizers, naturally, we’re all itching to get back to planning live, in person events. But with the continued threat of COVID-19 and recommendations against large, face-to-face gatherings , going back to live still presents a challenge. Enter the immediate future of the event industry: the hybrid event. A hybrid event strategy will enable organizers to supplement their audience with online participants while hosting smaller live audiences.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 24, 2020
Here’s how the 136,000-member American Academy of Family Physicians has altered its CME offerings to address pandemic issues plus other member-learning needs. For Clif Knight, MD, FAAFP, senior vice president of education for the American Academy of Family Physicians, 2020 was supposed to be about a gradual reshaping of the organization’s CME portfolio.
Eventtia
JUNE 2, 2020
When it comes to turning people into attendees, event invitations make all the difference. This is the first real glimpse of what people can expect from your event. And just how a free sample in a supermarket gives people their first taste of a product, the very same applies to your invitations. Because when people like what they’re seeing (or tasting), they’re going to become engaged in the product and more importantly, they’re going to want to a piece of it.
Endless Events
JUNE 29, 2020
Post-pandemic events: what will they look like? Well, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 fears and the spread of it, mega-events such as the 2020 Olympics, F8 for Facebook, Ceraweek, Zoom, and Zendesk have canceled their events. And w hile 66% say that they have postponed their events, 25% of events are being rescheduled for September or later. The second half of 2020, however, looks positive.
BizBash
JUNE 29, 2020
Want to host a small gathering this summer? Follow these best practices to keep your guests safe and socially distanced.
Special Events
JUNE 29, 2020
This experiential agency now offers its GDXtra standard for event safety.
Stova
JUNE 2, 2020
Search the terms “Virtual Events” or “Virtual Event Planning” in your web browser and you might hit on some sage advice. Or, alternatively, you may end up with content from someone who’s never been involved with planning a virtual event. It’s a toss up. So, how do you trust what’s out there and more importantly, how can you cut through the clutter to find the best information on planning online events?
Conferences that Work
JUNE 8, 2020
Part 1 of this series of posts gave an overview of what’s involved in implementing participant-driven breakouts in Zoom. Part 2 explains how to prepare for The Three Questions , and Part 3 explains how to run them using Zoom breakout rooms. Read them before diving into this post! In this post (Part 4) I’ll cover Step #2 — how to process the participant information uncovered in Step #1 to create an optimum conference program.
Eventtia
JUNE 24, 2020
The online world is full of distractions. Whether that’s replying to emails, scrolling through Facebook, or watching videos on YouTube, all of these distractions are just one click away.
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