Endless Events
OCTOBER 12, 2020
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.
The MICE Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2020
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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Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 12, 2020
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.
Special Events
OCTOBER 6, 2020
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.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
Skift Meetings
OCTOBER 29, 2020
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].
Eventtia
OCTOBER 1, 2020
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.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AltexSoft Travel
OCTOBER 6, 2020
This is a guest article by Grace Morris from Traqq. The shift towards contactless guest experience is fast becoming widespread. Several hotels around the world now use technology solutions to automate their check-in, in-room, and check-out experiences for visitors. COVID-19 has greatly popularized contactless technology due to the increasing awareness about possible risks that can be linked to physical contact and touch.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 19, 2020
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.
Special Events
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Not every business has a single person as the face of their brand, but it can be a powerful way to build a reputation and establish a market domain for those that do.
Skift Meetings
OCTOBER 26, 2020
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].
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Stova
OCTOBER 8, 2020
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.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 9, 2020
?? 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!
One10 Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2020
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.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 26, 2020
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?
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
OCTOBER 11, 2020
It's important to take from the experiences and lessons learned by other event organizers that have already gone virtual during the pandemic.
Eventbrite
OCTOBER 8, 2020
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 […].
Stova
OCTOBER 27, 2020
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).
Endless Events
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Some virtual event examples never hurt nobody! Because now more than ever, our eyes should be watching the biggest players in every industry. How are they adapting to the virtual world? And what do their events look like these days? Well, huge names like Tomorrowland, Apple, and Microsoft, refused to cross their arms in defeat. And along with many other companies all across the world, they proved that putting together unforgettable virtual events is very much possible.
Just Right Destination Management
OCTOBER 16, 2020
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.
BizBash
OCTOBER 6, 2020
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.
Special Events
OCTOBER 23, 2020
You don’t need to spend hours curating your social media feed to stay present and engaged online throughout the holiday season.
Redfin
OCTOBER 16, 2020
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. .
Stova
OCTOBER 20, 2020
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.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 7, 2020
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.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 15, 2020
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.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 5, 2020
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.
Special Events
OCTOBER 19, 2020
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.
Redfin
OCTOBER 9, 2020
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.
Stova
OCTOBER 13, 2020
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.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 29, 2020
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?
BizBash
OCTOBER 8, 2020
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.
AltexSoft Travel
OCTOBER 24, 2020
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.
Special Events
OCTOBER 27, 2020
We should be preparing our businesses to take on whatever may come our way.
Redfin
OCTOBER 8, 2020
National median home price hit a new record of $320,625. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending October 4: The median home sale price increased 15% year over year to $320,625—the highest on record. The largest increase ever recorded in the Case-Shiller national home price index (which goes back through 1988) was 14.5% in September 2005.
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