Hybrid events are here to stay, and although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to incorporating integrated models, some best practices can help event planners deliver more holistic, omni-channel engagement — and new revenue streams.

Many organizations moved their events to 2021 when the pandemic hit. But can they invoke the force majeure clause in 2021? Members of the PCMA Catalyst community discussed the topic in a recent thread.

There are three cognitive biases most of us share — including the “optimism bias” — that could be contributing to the spread of COVID-19, a recent study reveals. Appealing to one particular emotion can counter those biases to get us to follow public health guidelines and prevent further infection.

The demands of being online can translate into drops in our performance, research shows. Picking up the phone sometimes might be a better choice.

Organizations are finding an upside to virtual board meetings, including greater productivity than when they were held in person.

For the latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey, we asked planners and suppliers: ‘What best describes how you’re feeling right now?’ Most said they were doing their best to get by and were anxious about the future. Even so, responses to other questions demonstrate the industry’s collective resiliency and creativity.

In the PlanetIMEX virtual event session, “Digital Sponsorship Opportunities,” sponsorship consultant Meg Fasy showed how to capitalize on the opportunities the digital event environment offers supplier partners.

When the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions invited meeting professionals to an online event, they were hoping to provide a little bit of disconnection — in a good way.

In a nutshell, it’s this: Make the decision on the what, how, and when for your 2021 event and trade-show portfolio.

Hospitality industry icon David Evans shares the thinking behind his recent book and why common sense is integral to seeing our way through the recovery.

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of forceful, dominant leaders and demonstrated that those who have the courage to be seen as vulnerable are far more effective leaders, according to a Harvard Business Review article.

A group of Georgia Tech students, and the event technology company they founded, have created a platform that allows for flexible, self-selected conversations in the digital space.