There was a time when it was questionable if digital events could be profitable. Now that the fact they can be has been determined, it is time to focus on an important aspect – taxes related to digital profits. This is an extremely nuanced issue with several important factors to keep in mind. You’ll need […]
Is Your Event Protected From a Russian Cyber Attack?
In March, Biden administration officials warned that they had evidence that Russia may be activating its hacker community in preparation for cyber attacks against U.S. corporate and infrastructure-related targets. The attacks say U.S. officials, would be in retaliation for U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine. While Russian […]
Event Industry Turns to Robots to Help Ease Staffing Shortage Pain
Airlines are canceling flights across the country due to an overwhelming staffing shortage making it a challenge for planners to make group reservations. On the ground, according to the New England Livery Association (NELA), the limousine and charter bus industry has lost about 90 percent of its business due to the pandemic. “That lack of […]
Cvent Connect Showcases the Hybrid Event Approach for Event Planners
If there is any question that meeting and event planner shows are roaring back, last week’s Cvent Connect, held April 11-14 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, provided a resounding answer: Yes. Participation more than doubled over its 2019 peak, with more than 11,000 registrants, 1,800 of whom were in-person attendees who traveled to Las […]
Event Tech Plug and Play Is No Longer a Mirage
VSef, which aims to make it easy for event organizers to move data securely between event platforms, CRMs, and business intelligence tools, has partnered with several high-profile event organizers, tech platforms, and industry associations. These organizations’ data professionals and senior strategists make up VSef’s working groups. Knowles has previously held leadership roles at CloserStill and […]
4 Types of Assistance Your Event Tech Partner Should Provide
Essentially, if event tech is evolving, but the assistance given is not, professionals need solutions structured to bridge the gap between the two — before, during, and after an event. For example, AI chatbots are great and have their uses, but what about in emergencies when getting real-time guidance around the clock from qualified people […]
The Metaverse Event Platforms Misleading Investors With Crypto and NFT Schemes
The distinction between legitimate metaverse event platforms and misleading crypto and NFT schemes is getting harder to discern, a troubling development for the event industry. The industry is certainly not exempt from this 21st century version of the gold rush, complete with a land-grab in the virtual reality space of the metaverse. Why should the […]
Are Event Apps Ready for Prime Time Again?
This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Mobile Event App Guide. The full guide is a highly recommended resource for all event professionals interested in mobile event apps. Download your copy for free today! Responding to Covid restrictions, the event industry saw the rapid adoption and implementation of […]
Top Trends Shaping Mobile Event Apps in 2022
This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Mobile Event App Guide. The complete guide is a highly recommended resource for all event professionals interested in mobile event apps. Download your copy for free today! Over the course of the Covid pandemic, the relevance of mobile event apps has […]
The Challenge of Managing Event Networking in the Metaverse
The metaverse promises to transform not only the way we navigate the internet, but the way we interact with one another in online spaces. As the world wide web adds more and more 3D virtual reality experiences, the idea of “surfing” the internet will become almost literal with avatars zooming from one corner of cyberspace […]