Victoria Copans

Victoria Copans is a Vermont-based writer, editor, and translator who’s been planning events since grade school. She worked at an events agency before transitioning to writing about the industry.

Industry News

Eventbrite Posts $225 Million 2020 Loss and Expects Just Modest Events Recovery for First Half This Year

Eventbrite, the ticketing and tech platform, suffered a $225 million loss in 2020 despite still enabling 3.5 million virtual and live events during the pandemic's peak months, the company reported this week.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Industry News

How the Pandemic Has Affected Event Insurance and What to Expect in 2021

Event insurance has been a complicated subject since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, with providers and planners clashing over potential payouts. Now, coverage is getting more expensive but removing protections for the most worrying risk: the pandemic.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Technology

How Event Planners Can Leverage Gaming to Engage Online Audiences

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Technology

Are Virtual Events Really More Inclusive? 4 Ways to Keep Accessibility Top of Mind

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Industry News

What This UK Study Foreshadows for the Future of Events: It’s Not Good

The UK-based Meetings Industry Association recently released new research about how long the events industry can go on the way things are — and it doesn't look good. Here's our take.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Technology

CES 2021 Goes Virtual to Mixed Reviews

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Industry News

IMEX CEO on What the Show’s Cancellation for the Second Time Means for the Event Industry’s Recovery

IMEX Frankfurt, one of the most important trade shows in the event industry, has officially been cancelled for the second year in a row. This decision not only affects the show's stakeholders but also indicates a longer recovery for the event industry overall.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Industry News

Strong Event Tech Investment Despite Dip in Zoom Stock

The pandemic has decimated every segment of the event industry save event tech, in which it has fueled unprecedented growth due to the need for virtual and hybrid solutions. Despite a recent dip in Zoom stock, the trend shows no sign of abating.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Technology

Zoom Reports Record Quarter Despite Its Recent Vaccine Setback

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago

Industry News

How Event Planners Can Remain Competitive in a Changing Post-Covid Job Market

The event landscape keeps shifting as the pandemic continues to spread around the world. Eventprofs will need to adapt to a new job market as virtual and hybrid events become the norm for the foreseeable future.

Victoria Copans | 4 years ago