Virtual events platform Hopin announced Wednesday that it purchased Attendify as part of its plan to expand its event marketing suite. That's another major move by the company that just celebrated its second anniversary this past June.
8 Virtual Events, 1 Day: Get Ready for Some Sweet Content on July 7
Apparently, we should all put a placeholder on July 7. As every tech platform and their grandmother races to amp up their content game, a number are also planning virtual events… on July 7. Whether this was an oversight or a strategic move, there’s bound to be a ton of great content!
Los Angeles Tourism Partners with Clear Health Pass to Support the Return to Large-Scale Events
Los Angeles County is open for business, but it's not out of the woods yet. The recent partnership between the city's official tourism promotion agency and identity verification company Clear aims to make it easier for large-scale events to come back safely.
MeetingPlay Raises $75 Million in Contrarian Strategy to Stay Invisible to Event Attendees
Event technology company MeetingPlay raised $75 million from growth-oriented private equity firm Sunstone Partners. The investment is being used to support a white-label approach that essentially makes MeetingPlay invisible to attendees.
Brella Raises $10 Million in Funding to Double Down on Hybrid Events
Networking-focused hybrid event platform Brella has announced a $10 million in new funding led by Connected Capital and returning investors Vendep Capital. The Finland-based company will use the funds to develop year-round approaches to hybrid events.
Hopin Acquires Boomset in Bid to Conquer Hybrid and In-Person Events
Hopin is acquiring Boomset to expand its offering into hybrid and in-person events. This latest acquisition announced Wednesday is part of Hopin’s multi-product strategy, focusing on adding onsite capabilities to its offering. Hopin is clearly aiming to become the event management platform for virtual, hybrid, or in-person events. No financial details of the deal were disclosed.
Tech Giant Cvent Teams Up With Encore to Get an Edge on Hybrid Events
Event tech giant Cvent announced a strategic partnership with leading event production company Encore, signaling a new trend in event tech that redefines the term ‘end-to-end’ as in-person events return.
LinkedIn Invests in Virtual Platform Hopin for Bet on Future of Remote Meetings
LinkedIn is investing in Hopin, both in cash and through an undisclosed platform-level partnership that also includes Streamyard. As the companies continue to bet on a future with virtual events this partnership could give Hopin an unassailable lead in the virtual event platform space.
Travel policies likely to curtail event industry’s restart
The event industry is counting on a swift return to in-person events, particularly in the U.S. where many states have fully reopened and are eager to see vaccinated people fill convention centers. Despite increased bookings and positive signs across the industry, travel policies remain restrictive and may scupper recovery plans. According to the latest CDC […]