EventMobi Chief Bob Vaez on the Acquisition of Virtual Platform Run the World

EventMobi recently acquired virtual events platform Run the World, which held an astonishing 50,000 virtual events during the pandemic for heavy

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The Data Download for Navigating Events and Sourcing Strategies

Ready to decode the latest event data? Join us for an insight-packed session where we bring together the freshest findings from three powerhouse

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Key Considerations for Planning a Virtual Association Meeting

The coronavirus pandemic, and with it the cessation of face-to-face events, has caused many meetings and events planners to consider holding virtual

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Take a ‘Dram’ Good Virtual Tour of Scotland

A few years ago Visit Scotland and ILEA (International Live

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The Dram Good Laddies transport their audience on a virtual, interactive tour of Scotland

ASAE Launches Virtual Annual Meeting

More CoverageAssociation Meetings For the

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Witness the Virtual Wizardry Weaved by Magician Eric Jones

The minute you meet Eric Jones you feel his energy, relax with his calming voice, laugh at

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Magician Eric Jones weaves virtual magic for online events. 

Cinematic Texas Venues and Locations for Meetings and Events

In 1973, Variety ran a letter from a young director making his first movie and his producers expressing their “sincerest appreciation for

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Virtual Event Sponsorships + Monetization

Sponsorships are so important for events, whether they are in-person, virtual or a combination of the two. With Cvent’s Virtual Attendee Hub,

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10 Ways to Hyper-Personalize and Customize Events

From movies to music to shopping, today’s audiences expect every experience to be more customized, personalized and contextually relevant—meetings

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Trendsetter Tuesday: Why Debbie Garcia Believes Virtual Site Tours Are the Future

 Debbie Garcia is the CEO of Virsitour, an online directory for meeting and event planners that allows them to experience virtual site tours of

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Tech-Focused Event Firm Markey’s Appoints New CEO

Markey’s, a national event and AV-technology company, announced Linda McNairy as chief executive officer effective November 3.  McNairy

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From Event Space to Steaks: How Melbourne Accommodated the Largest Incentive Event Ever Held in Australia

In April, over 16,000 delegates from Amway China journeyed to Melbourne, Australia, for their annual leadership seminar, which utilized over 32,000

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Planning Virtual Events

 Determine event theme and mission statement.  Work with colleagues to determine the theme of the event and

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2 Ways to Maximize Virtual Meeting Engagement

Let’s face it, virtual meetings aren’t going anywhere. With remote and hybrid work continuing as the norm for most industries, professionals’ desire

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2 Ways to Maximize Virtual Meetings

Three Standout Orange County, California, Meetings Destinations

Orange County, California, provides that quintessential SoCal experience that is a surefire attendee draw, from inland standouts

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A Virtual Birthday Box to Celebrate Your Team

We made decisions as a team back in June 2020, and one that we needed to make sure we would follow was the COVID code of safety, and two, to get our

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Hybrid Meetings - Virtual Audience Engagement by Speakers

There are more distractions to take a virtual audience member’s attention away from your session than an in-person audience member. On top

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5 Ways to Spice Up Your Next Virtual Meeting

With virtual meetings and conferences continuing into the Spring, attendee engagement is more crucial than ever. While slideshow presentations and

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Spice up your next virtual meeting

Chef Paul’s Virtual Chocolate Experiences Are a Sweet Treat for Groups

The Cerbelli Team has traveled the world with celebrity chocolatier and chef Paul Joachim,

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How New Orleans Took Mardi Gras Virtual 

Although COVID-19 put a damper on New Orleans’ signature event, Mardi Gras, a city that has a well-earned reputation for resiliency wouldn’t let the

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