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COVID-19 and the Business Events Industry
‘Restarting Events in a COVID-19 World’
Three events industry leaders on the differences and similarities between face-to-face and digital events.
Defining Roles During Digital Events
What does it take to run a smooth virtual meeting? In a recent thread, the PCMA Catalyst community discussed who should handle what.
A World of Good: Destinations Respond to COVID-19
COVID-19 isn’t stopping people and places from lending a helping hand. Here’s a look at what destinations from around the world are doing.
Tips to Discourage Zoombombing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Zoom has become the go-to platform for meetings and webinars — and a fresh stomping ground for trolls. While there’s no guaranteed methods to prevent them from causing disruptions, there are a few steps you can take.
Feeling Your Pain
More than 700 meeting professionals told Convene about their biggest organizational and personal challenges during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Layoff Tips: What to Do When You’re Let Go
Psychologist Robert Leahy says there are only two things you need to focus on when you are let go: looking for a job and taking care of yourself. Here’s his advice on how to do both.
A Medical Event Goes Virtual During COVID-19 to Avoid an ‘Education Recession’
Despite the pandemic, the sharing of scientific data ‘must not wait,’ decided organizers of the AAT-AD/PD Focus Meeting. Their April event’s move online offers takeaways for other live-event organizers.
Networking in a Pandemic: Build Your Relationships
How we show up in our business relationships has never been more important. Networking expert and consultant J. Kelly Hoey offers some ideas to keep in mind about networking during this period of social distancing.
Drawing Insights for Events from a COVID-19 Study in Germany
The preliminary findings of a German university virologist and his team underscore the risk of contagion at large events in our current COVID-19 reality and may point the way forward for event organizers in the short term.
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Happy While You’re Working at Home
You’re trying to stay in touch with your team, but you may have some at-home team members who require attention, too. Here are some suggestions to keep your children busy and happy while hunkered down.
ASAE Calls on Congress to Help Associations
More than 4,000 organizations have signed a letter to congressional leaders asking for $25 billion in aid for associations, says ASAE, as it outlines strategies for additional action.
Renegotiating Contracts for Fall Events
As planners look ahead to the fall, one member of the PCMA Catalyst community shares bumps he’s encountered in trying to rework event contracts, plus offers options to consider.