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3 Keys to Speaker Success at a Virtual Event
The founder of a speakers bureau recently shared with Convene what event organizers need to keep in mind when working with presenters at online events.
‘We Have Flown Away From Events and Landed Somewhere Else’
We have to stop thinking that we are creating online events, says event producer Heather Mason, and reimagine them as broadcasts. Having that mindset will not only change how the experience is delivered to an audience, it will make organizers far more valuable to their organizations.
5 Ways for Event Professionals to Focus on Their Wellbeing
The Event Industry Council’s (EIC) latest resource book for planners focuses on five aspects of their own wellbeing to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Did Four Times More Women Than Men Leave the Workforce in September?
Of the 1.1 million U.S. workers who dropped out of the labor force last month, 80 percent were women. Here are some recommendations from workplace experts on how to stop the coronavirus crisis from creating a backwards slide in gender diversity.
4 Keys to Unlocking Digital Collaboration
Social connections, having the right tools, and mental and physical health all boost employees’ ability to work collaboratively. What could that mean for digital meetings?
Using Swag to Bring a ‘Physical Dimension’ to Virtual Events
During the pandemic, swag is playing a bigger role in the events space, helping organizers create tangible connections with virtual audiences — and provide ‘a bit of joy.’
How a Quick Switch to Hybrid Saved This Pharma Event in Vienna
A new round of travel restrictions announced days before an in-person pharmaceutical event in Vienna was held in September prevented half of the face-to-face registrants from attending, but a virtual platform proved to be the prescription for success.
Polls Show What Attendees Find Challenging and What They Want at Virtual Events
At the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) digital Predict conference last month, Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema presented results of surveys taken of attendees in April and September — and some comparisons between the two results illustrate how quickly online events have evolved.
Creativity Is Imperative and Wonder Is Not a Luxury
As the pandemic demands we find new ways of doing things, consultant Natalie Nixon offers a strategic and tactical map to becoming more creative.
When It Comes to Work, Women Are More Negatively Impacted by the COVID Crisis
McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace annual report reveals that organizations risk losing women at all levels of management, but they also have an opportunity to build a better workplace. And for the events industry, the survey provides an insight about the return to face-to-face events.
Four Keys to Building a Successful Remote Team
In a recent webinar, Acceleration Partners founder and CEO Robert Glazer reflected on his lessons learned in creating a successful, fully remote company.
Business Events are ‘Hard to Plan for’ as Pandemic Persists
The latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey results reflect both a greater willingness to get back to in-person events, and a growing realization that the recovery will be slower and more uncertain than anticipated.