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Go LIVE Together Coalition Aims to Protect the Trade Show and Live Events Industry
SOURCE: IAEE
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events announced its support as a founding partner for Go LIVE Together, a coalition of 80 founding partners – representing over 4,000 companies with U.S. operations – who have joined forces to support legislative actions that will aid the industry’s recovery from COVID-19. The coalition is bound together by the belief that nothing in the world will ever replace the power and need for trade shows and live events.
 
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6 Ways to Build Leadership Skills to Emerge From COVID-19 Stronger Than Ever
SOURCE: TSNN News 
Angela Raub, CEO of Leadercast, shares her views on how the industry will survive this global health crisis, and how it will thrive when it’s over.  
 
4 Things You Must Get Right When You Move Physical Events to Digital
SOURCE: Fast Company
The key to digital event success is creating an immersive experience. Here are several ways you can engage attendees.
 
Trade Show Industry Mourns the Loss of Sally Shankland
SOURCE: Trade Show Executive
Sally Shankland, who served as President and CEO of Emerald, passed away last week at the age of 63 after battling cancer for several months.
 
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Inspection and Certification Program Launched for Venue Sanitation
SOURCE: MeetingsNet
Many venues know that sanitation measures will need to be amped up following the COVID-19 pandemic. Accor has launched a certificate program for its hotels in partnership with a third-party testing and inspection company.
 
New Report Shows Severity of COVID-19 Impacts on Hotel Industry
SOURCE: EXHIBITOR
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released a new report showing that 70 percent of hotel employees have been laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19’s impact on the industry.
 
How to Dramatically Improve Work-Life Balance During Coronavirus Crisis
SOURCE: Forbes
Preventing stress before it takes hold is key to improving work-life balance. Positivity and building resilience are factors that can help you during this season.
 
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How to Develop Virtual Networking Opportunities
SOURCE: Associations Now
Just because in-person events are on hold, doesn’t mean networking has to be. Technology presents some interesting opportunities for those looking to make new business connections.
 
How to Engage Your Audience During Online Events
SOURCE: Inc.com
There are basic steps you should take to make your online event stand out.
 
19 Digital Gift Ideas for Virtual Events and Conferences
SOURCE: The Bizzabo Blog
Here are several creative ideas for gifts you can present to the attendees, speakers, sponsors and partners of your virtual event.
 
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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
The Exhibition Industry’s New Normal
SOURCE: CEIR Blog
Industry veteran Douglas Ducate, CEM, CMP shares his perspective on how the exhibitions industry will move forward after the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
 

 

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