The Viva Series, Part 2: Events as the New Workplace—A 2022 Reality?

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 14:42

We are seeing the “Great Resignation” take hold, as employees are suddenly realizing they have more options and are demanding better lives for themselves and their families. 

Commutes are out the window in favor of remote work arrangements, as many employees can now conduct their jobs from anywhere, and cities are being forsaken for suburban and even rural areas, with key buying priorities changing from the transport links to the Wi-Fi strength. 

Content Is Key: How to Plan and Curate Content for Your Hybrid Event

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 15:47

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, most individuals and businesses couldn’t imagine hosting an event with in-person and remote attendees. According to a recent survey by the Global Business Travel Association, however, three out of five respondents expected to host at least one hybrid meeting in 2021. This major shift underscores the importance of a solid content strategy for hybrid events.

Virtual and Hybrid Events Hold the Power to Generate Strong ROI

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 10:43

Professionals have valued in-person events as a reliable way to make connections and network—and 68% of marketers say it’s hard to offer those opportunities in a virtual world. This challenge presents a massive opportunity, with 66% of event planners calling out the need to learn how to design digital event experiences for the future.

Satellite Events: A Key Fixture in the Future of Corporate Events?

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 13:16

The world of corporate events was moving along quite nicely until the advent of COVID-19. But ever-versatile, the industry went online and survived virtually. Now, slowly but surely, in-person events are starting to grow again. 

However, it appears that Pandora does not go so quietly back into the box. By all accounts, 73% of event planners believe that virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, even after COVID-19. 

5 Ways to Plan Ahead and Ensure a Successful Holiday Team Building Event

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Tue, 12/07/2021 - 13:23

A couple of years ago, it was possible to organize and host a team event in a week. Not ideal, probably challenging, but definitely possible. However, these days, if you want to plan and run a team building event that’s worthy of your team’s time, it’s likely impossible with the current supply chain disruptions.

5 Steps to Kickstart and Build Your Career as an Event Professional

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Tue, 11/16/2021 - 13:56

There is no one route to success when it comes to starting and building your career in event planning. It may feel like you’re always faced with the same question: “What event planner experience do you have?” Aside from gaining a certification, there are numerous other factors to consider before hitting “apply” on that application. 

We have put together some smart steps to get you on the road to your dream career as a successful event organizer. 

The Hybrid Event Toolkit: 5 Steps to Making Your Activation a Success

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:18

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry was forced to quickly pivot to an alternative format incorporating video and networking software, and virtual events soon became the norm to keep the industry moving safely.  

Now that venues have reopened, and a pathway to normality is forming, hybrid will continue to play a crucial role in allowing organizers to combine the best features of virtual, such as global accessibility, with the elements that make live events so popular, like networking. 

Five Must-Haves for Virtual and Hybrid Event Success

Submitted by ltenny@tsnn.com on Wed, 11/03/2021 - 06:38

Virtual and hybrid events have matured and evolved a great deal over the last couple of years, and they will keep connecting us long after the pandemic is over. Even as businesses move into pandemic recovery, events and conferences—a more than trillion-dollar industry—will largely remain virtual or hybrid for some time. Professional event planners will need to find virtual event solutions that provide a great attendee experience and are highly customizable.

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