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Five major ways staffing shortages are impacting event planners

The good news is that in-person events seem to be back for good in 2022. The bad news? Event planners might not have the staff to handle them.   Since March 2020, when a wave of major conference and event

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building an Event Website

Have you ever been researching an event, and felt the burning frustration of navigating a clunky website? The information you’re looking for is nowhere to be seen, and any excitement you felt about the upcoming event itself is quickly fizzling

Tips for Turning First-Time Attendees into Event Regulars

So you have managed to register new attendees for your event. Congratulations. That is an achievement since getting a person to sign up for your event takes a lot of hard work. But, there is still more work to do.

The Rise of QR code usage

Event professionals once worried about using QR codes as the norm – but not anymore The COVID-19 pandemic has brought massive disruptions and changes to a variety of industries, and the event management industry is no exception. New social norms

Top 5 EventBrite Alternatives

Top Five EventBrite Alternatives

Looking for more customizable or affordable EventBrite alternatives? Here are some great options! EventBrite has developed a premium brand position among event planners and attendees alike over the past few years. Powered by the network effect of promotion to every

How to ensure the security of exclusive private events

Five easy ways to ensure your private events are secure With the growing popularity of virtual events as a permanent alternative to some in-person options, some event planners may have understandable security concerns for the information of themselves and their

Hybrid Events: Seven Reasons Why You Need To Consider Them

The primary event trend of 2021 for the event industry is hybrid events. Every day they are becoming more significant, more attractive, functional, and therefore more popular in the world of corporations, non-profit organizations, and show organizers. After all, such

Top Four Scheduling App Alternatives to Calendly

What scheduling app is the best choice for you? The recent surge in demand for COVID vaccine scheduling apps has been driving attention toward the niche market of online scheduling platforms. Beyond the simple Calendar-type features of Google and Microsoft

How to Host a Private Event (with breakout sessions) on Zoom

Need to add breakout rooms to host your virtual event on Zoom? Good idea! In just under a year’s time, Zoom has transformed from a niche videoconferencing startup into a household name. Terms like “Zoombombing” and “Zoom backgrounds” have become

How to Host a Secure Zoom Meeting

In just over nine months, Zoom has gone from a convenient videoconferencing tool into a household brand name. As business travel, events, and offices around the globe shut down rapidly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom’s suite of videoconferencing functions

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