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SOURCE: Entrepreneur

Here is a list of free product and service offerings from many companies that have the power to help organizations, teams and families.

Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/347840 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: TSNN News 

As events across the United States are being cancelled, venues are using their misfortune for good and helping those in need.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-events-and-venues-are-lending-helping-hand-times-need to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Gallus Events

A growing number of events are moving to a virtual format. For many organizations, an online event is a first. Here are several things to consider before your event goes live.

Visit https://www.gallusevents.co.uk/2020/03/taking-your-first-event-online-what-you-need-to-consider/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Forbes

Coronavirus has created challenges for most organizations. It’s important to confront the crisis head on with your team.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminkomlos/2020/03/23/how-to-get-your-people-engaged-and-aligned-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/#3df67ee316c5 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Associations Now

As events increasingly move to online formats, your staff, attendees, speakers and exhibitors need to feel comfortable in the virtual space. Here’s how to help them adjust.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/03/help-meeting-participants-get-comfortable-virtual-events/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: EMC Outdoor

Henry Ford once said, “Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time.” At this time, it’s more important than ever for marketers to consider advertising.

Visit https://www.emcoutdoor.com/blog/2020/03/weathering-the-storm-the-importance-of-advertising-through-an-economic-downturn/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Some events have cancelled, postponed or gone virtual, while others have continued on, taking the proper precautions to keep attendees and exhibitors safe. Here’s a timeline of some of the major impacts COVID-19 has had on the event industry.

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/tse-timeline-covid-19/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Inc.com

Remote work has become the norm in a matter of weeks. Many leaders have found themselves suddenly managing a team that works from home. Here are several tips to help you navigate managing a remote team successfully.

Visit https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/7-tips-for-working-fsuccessfully-managing-remote-teams.html?icid=landermore to view the full article online.

 
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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going

SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Allen Shaw, chief economist for Global Economic Consulting Associates, Inc. and CEIR economist, shares his perspective on COVID-19’s impact on the events industry.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/18/covid-19-outlook-an-economists-perspective/ to view the full article online.