Power Posts 🏆 / 20.Nov.2020
The Best Social Media from the Events Industry
Today we're celebrating World Children's Day, promoting international children's welfare. 2020 has affected children's lives around the globe, but kids, like event organisers, are resilient and motivate us to imagine a better world.
#voicesofyouth has been trending this week with UNICEF because of its illustration challenge. They're asking families to "draw your interpretation of the world you want to build after COVID-19".
So maybe take a moment to get creative with your kids today, paint or draw, and join the movement. 😊
Are we here for the best social media content of the week, or what? DM me or send it to [email protected] if we've missed one.
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Who else attended the "State of the Event industry - A Research Backed Plan to Venture Into Uncertain Times" virtual event from the Event Manager Blog on November 18th? Some very interesting statistics here.
30% of #eventprofs would not attend an event in person.
— Julius Solaris (@tojulius) November 14, 2020
This is event planners. Whether you agree or not, it tells a story.
Research out next week.
2022 and 2023 seem far away, but based on these tweets I think we can all be confident live events will be back... 😂
We just booked an in-person keynote... for May 2022. I feel pretty confident #COVID19 will be over by then! What do you think? #eventprofs
— Martin Perelmuter (@martinSpeakers) November 13, 2020
#Barcelona will host the annual #EANS congress in 2023, a platform to debate about the latest advances in neurosurgery research. The congress will gather 2500 experts from across the globe.
— Barcelona Convention Bureau (@Barcelona_BCB) November 7, 2020
We are so glad to welcome you,@EANSonline.https://t.co/GkpA2IXIFy
I wonder what were the criteria for the 2020 Travel Awards considering travel was restricted for most of the year. Either way, congratulations to the winners! It's great to be recognised in tough times.
Congratulations to @Gleneagleshotel for being named Best Hotel in @thetimes & @thesundaytimes Travel Awards! 🎉🎊 #BusinessEvents #EventProfs https://t.co/dWkno75s78
— VisitScotland Business Events (@VisitScotBTU) November 16, 2020
How do you find the speakers for your virtual events and which requirements do you set to select them? Fame and the sound of a familiar voice are great assets to grab viewers' attention.
Customers who complain are your most important customers: they are taking THEIR time to tell YOU where you can improve.#keynotespeaker #virtualevents #cx #socialmedia #eventplanners #eventpros #speakerlife #wordofmouth pic.twitter.com/m2iJDHBjZv
— Jay Baer (@jaybaer) November 14, 2020
I'd love to be a #speaker at your next #VirtualEvent! #EventProfs #MeetingProfs https://t.co/HCiAQGA1C1 #Siri pic.twitter.com/R3rkEQhjyj
— Susan Bennett (@SiriouslySusan) November 14, 2020
Another week, another effort to persuade governments to listen. Event professionals continue to pressure governments to allow live events to return. Have you participated?
CALL TO ACTION: All #eventprofs are urged to email national press by the 17th November. Template and links can be found here: https://t.co/ZJUICgb0UJ
— Conference_News (@Conference_News) November 13, 2020
Let's keep shouting! We will be heard.#wemakeevents #eventsindustry #events #GetBritainMeeting pic.twitter.com/pWLei0H8V2
There's no question that live events create a major impact on the economy. Here's a wonderful slideshow that explains it better than most:
🗣️ "Government simply hadn’t connected the impact of empty meeting & #event space to failing local businesses."
— The Meetings Industry Association (@MIAuk) November 17, 2020
Jane Longhurst explains the contribution of the #events supply chain towards local economy and how the mia has been demonstrating this to the government. pic.twitter.com/r1Hoq1USlV
With new virtual event platforms popping up every day, are we ready for more innovative formats? Take this 3D / augmented reality gaming format for corporate live events, for example. Would this make it more dynamic to attend virtual events?
Host virtual conferences and connect attendees with rich communication tools. Take control with fully customizable interactive spaces. Let your speakers enjoy their speeches in our 3D stage and network in stunning virtual lobbies. #3d #virtual #events #conference #virtualplatform pic.twitter.com/aUoclDaZoh
— eve_virtual (@eve_virtual1) November 14, 2020
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There's no question that the gaming industry has seen major growth in 2020 online. Sony recently went back to the streets though to promote the launch of the new Playstation. This is brilliant.
The event sector is full of highly trained and flexible professionals ready to take on any challenge thrown at them. That's why we're so good at what we do and have been able to bounce back from unexpected changes. Thanks for the behind the scenes Emily!
Catering companies have had to get creative too. @hubbubcateringlondon adapted to the new normal with lunch boxes instead of self-service buffet and these look absolutely delicious. Yummy!
Australia celebrated the hybrid Space Awards 2020 event on November 19th. We love the set up here with lots of SPACE for social distancing at the Space Awards. Get it? Punny? No...okay, moving on.
Excellent advice here. Picking your virtual event platform is very similar to selecting your venue. Make sure you consider exactly what goals you need to achieve, and take the time to put some real thought into it before choosing one.
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Who's been following the EventHack Hybrid Games with Socio? Finale was on November 19th so check it out!
With Thanksgiving coming up, there's a new challenge with the #Dontbeaturkey and #uficongress. Simple question, inspiring answers. Why do you love the tradeshow industry?
TIKTOK 🎵
Eventprofs daily life be like:
@whatnyomidoes Of course I had to do it🥰 ##positions @arianagrande ##eventprofs
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Have a joyful weekend and see you next week #eventprofs.