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In this episode we are joined by LiveOnlineEvents’ Gerrit Heijkoop to discuss hybrid eventsfrom both a production perspective and an audience perspective
2 years ago
This episode sees Merijn van Buuren, CEO at Event Mender, join to discuss the evolution of virtual events and online audiences.
In the latest episode of the Event Manager Podcast we are joined by the co-founder and Chief Product / Innovation Officer of MeetingPlay + Aventri to discuss the importance of being able to embrace change and pivot.
Online Travel
In Skift's top stories this week, a breakup of Google’s advertising businesses could have significant ramifications for travel, U.S. travelers are more worried about surging prices than Covid, and Phoenix is the first testing site for Waymo's driverless cars.
Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago
If the last two years have proved anything, it is how difficult producing a hybrid event is, but for CES, being one of the largest events in the world, the demands and expectations are two-fold.
EventMB
EventMB’s latest survey found that almost two-thirds of event planners are still struggling to develop their hybrid event strategies. Many now suggest that the winning formula is to host the in-person and virtual experiences at different times.
Hybrid events come with many challenges. Keeping two different audiences engaged is the primary concern, but other priorities include repurposing content, managing time and catering to new attendee needs. Three event designers share their strategies for survival.
Despite visitors showing a lot of interest in attending hybrid events last year, there are some signs that attendee enthusiasm may have begun to wane. Does that mean the end of hybrid events?
The term “hybrid” is now commonly used to describe event formats that combine in-person and virtual experiences. While the concept of a hybrid event may be familiar, it raises an important question: Is there such a thing as a hybrid attendee?
3 years ago
These seven key players bring the right mix of technical and creative expertise that every event planning team needs to deliver successful hybrid events.
