Hopin's New $125 Million Raise Signals Continued Investor Interest in Virtual Events
Virtual event technology company Hopin just announced it has closed one of the largest funding rounds in the history of the event industry.
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New Vaccine Optimism Boosts the Event Industry
The massacred event industry has been in need of some good news for a while. The news came this morning with the announcement of a 90% effective vaccine.
How to Network, Schmooze, and Happy Hour at Events and Stay Safe
A recent study out of Germany demonstrated that dedicated, physically distanced seating during food and beverage consumption is an effective way to limit the spread of Covid at events. Why are people still hobnobbing on their feet with their wine in hand?
Eventbrite Sees Hope as Ticket Sales to Live Events Outside U.S. Show Some Signs of Recovery
Event companies have been struggling to stay afloat since the beginning of the pandemic. In particular, event tech giant Eventbrite has experienced sharp earnings declines throughout 2020, which continued in the third quarter — but there is hope for recovery.
20 Questions Facing The Event Industry in 2021
What we know about the Covid-19 crisis is that we don’t know much.
Boomset Virtual Event Platform [Review]
Boomset's Virtual Event Platform is an all-in-one solution for live, virtual and hybrid events that includes registration, native streaming, exhibitor management, and engagement features. It lets planners manage every aspect of their event and allows for extensive customization. Here is our review.
Events in 2020: Stories of Struggle and Success
The event industry has had a tough go of it this year. Event professionals have all been affected in one way or another by the pandemic, and have experienced different paths to acceptance and recovery. Here, three eventprofs share their stories of struggle and success in 2020.
What US Election Results Will Mean for the American Event Industry
With President Trump suspending stimulus negotiations until after the election is decided, much uncertainty remains. What will November’s results mean for an event industry struggling to recover?
EventMobi Virtual Event Platform [Review]
EventMobi's Virtual Event Platform is a web-based and mobile platform for highly customized virtual events. It lets planners design, monetize, and produce fully virtual or hybrid events. Here is our review.
9 Ways to Get Job-Ready for the Event Industry Recovery
Some might argue that professional development is a waste of energy right now, but there has never been more reason to adapt. Events are changing and so are the demands on event professionals. Here are nine ways to win work as soon as it becomes available.