Why are carbon neutral events important?
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “Net Zero by 2050”. Let’s explore what this means for the event industry and how carbon neutral events can help us reach Net Zero.
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Tools to connect people at online events
We are all so used to gathering digitally at online meetings, events, conferences and workshops, we’ve participated in so many over the past 2 years. But what tools can you use to connect people at online events? Read on as we dive into a range of tips and tricks that can help your audience feel like they’ve taken part and not just watched.
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Events – addressing loneliness through connection and community
It’s no wonder so many people are experiencing loneliness.loneliness
We’ve been locked down, shielding, socially distancing, masking up, self-isolating and staying away from connecting with other humans.
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Re-imagining events in the future
Every time there is a global shift – the financial crash of 2008, the fallout from 9/11, the pandemic of 2020, there is an opportunity as humanity evaluates what’s important, where should we be focusing? What’s important to me, my workplace, my business, my family, my people? Our perspective can shift, a little or a lot. What does this mean for events in the future?
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Podcasting – What are you listening to?
When we are walking, travelling on a train or driving a car, sitting in a park, in a garden or at the beach, we can choose to listen. Technology enables us to listen to our favourite playlist, radio show, podcast or audio book wherever we are. Multi-tasking (travelling and listening) is one of my favourite things. Getting some extra steps in and learning at the same time!
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Hybrid events – what you need to know
Whilst many organisations and companies initially responded to the global pandemic by putting all events on hold, many of the organisations we have been speaking to have now moved to a place of exploring and using online event formats. There is another option to consider if you think your options are only online events or in person events – hybrid events. Find out what you need to know…
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Virtual Conference – case study
When Olive Communications asked us to consider ways to enable the UK’s NHS Research & Development leaders group to have their annual summit virtually, we knew this was a vital opportunity to create a meaningful online event experience – a virtual conference that really connected people.
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Connecting with people at online events
We’ve all experienced Zoom fatigue, back to back meetings with colleagues, clients, suppliers and even friends. How can you still connect with people at online events when you’re being forced into breakout rooms not of your own choosing? (Actually Zoom has changed this now and you can select which breakout rooms – but only if the organisers let you!) As an organiser and producer of live events we have really seen the need to think carefully about the delegate journey. Connecting with people at online events doesn’t happen by accident.
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Future event planning – what does this look like now?
One of the key tools in any event producer’s toolbox is the ability to plan. Consider all the possibilities, take action and make decisions to put a thoughtfully crafted, detailed plan into action. We’re sure we are not alone when we say one of the biggest impacts of Covid-19 is that the ability to plan has been stolen from us. Let’s explore your options for future event planning. …
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Support black lives today, tomorrow and in the future
This past weeks have seen atrocious acts committed against black people in our society. Black Lives Matter. Here’s some suggestions of the way forward to support black lives. This is what we’ve done and will continue to do.
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