The Future of Events. And Some Personal News.
This is my last post as Editor in Chief of EventMB. Join me for a look back and a look forward to the future of this incredible industry.
Julius Solaris
Julius Solaris founded EventMB (formerly Event Manager Blog), a resource for trends, technology, innovation and education for the events industry. EventMB was acquired by Skift in 2019 and became the base of what is today Skift Meetings. Solaris went on to found Boldpush, a consulting and media company delivering marketing intelligence and strategy.
Companies Focus on How to Maximize Revenue From Virtual Events
There is no question that virtual events remain the only viable option to give continuity to companies’ event programs. As the market matures, the focus is shifting towards more tangible objectives.
Hopin Acquires Streaming Platform StreamYard for $250 Million
Shortly after a massive round of funding and the acquisition of event app company Topi, Hopin has just announced the acquisition of streaming platform StreamYard.
Remember When 75 Percent of Event Industry Said It Would Be Back to Normal in This Quarter? Not Happening
As Covid-19 cases skyrocket and vaccine plans lag, the event industry is set to face a difficult start to the new year.
20 Things We Learned From Our Virtual Events That Drew 50,000 Attendees
In March 2020, EventMB embarked on a monthly journey to support the event industry through a series of online events. It turned out to be quite an eventful journey, and here are the learnings.
Bizzabo Co-Founder Outlines How $140 Million in New Funding Will Help the Tech Firm Push Into Hybrid Events
As news about vaccines gives new hope to ending this pandemic, event companies are honing in on the next phase for the industry: hybrid events. Event platform Bizzabo has now raised almost $138 million to fuel its continued growth in this sector.
Virtual Events Are Not the Enemy — Superspreader Events Are
The event industry is facing an existential crisis that may continue for several years. While many insiders bicker online about the value of face-to-face versus virtual, the task of going back to live events becomes more challenging. The culprit? Superspreader events.