Event marketers have been reluctant to accept that the effects of COVID-19 are not only painful and far-reaching, but that they will be long-lasting, as well. As such, many have been hesitant to take the kinds of drastic steps that will be necessary to overcome the current challenges and, more importantly, to seize the futureRead More
News: August 2020
In a recent TSNN blog, Kimberly Hardcastle asked three strategists from Freeman + mdg, Mark Fein, Stacy O’Connell and Tyler Day, to share what they’ve learned from strategizing, planning and marketing digital events that could inform and/or inspire the rest of us.
During Swapcard‘s 3-day online event, Evolve: The Virtual Event for Planners, experts discuss the future of the hybrid event model. In this interview, Walid Bengeloune of Swapcard Canada interviews Jacquelyn Wells of mdg to help explain the essence of hybrid events.
Like everyone else, producers of live conferences and trade shows have had a challenging spring. As such, many are working tirelessly (and well outside their comfort zones) to take their physical events online. Selecting the right technology platform is arguably the first essential step to ensuring a successful live-to-virtual pivot. We’ll provide some guidance andRead More