As vaccinations roll out across North America, people are getting hopeful that a return to ”Live” will be inevitable, and a huge push back to “normal” will occur. What we have seen,…
Event Jobs – May 3, 2021
People who plan events, come from a multitude of different backgrounds and often have a diverse skill set curated through unique many experiences. To succeed as an event professional one needs to…
A Few Thoughts on Associations
By Maggie Barton Baird. ‘The Startup Community Way” by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway is one of my favourite books about startup ecosystems. One of the main lessons from the book and…
Communication is Critical
By Maggie Barton Baird. Recently I attended a virtual event that began with a dreadful moment we have all seen throughout the past year: a blank stare from the presenter. The glare…
Event Jobs April 12
People who plan events, come from a multitude of different backgrounds and often have a diverse skill set curated through unique many experiences. To succeed as an event professional one needs to…
The High Cost of Hybrid
By Lisa Block. Our clients and leading industry associations (for example, PCMA’s latest glimpse of our industry’s future, the business recovery dashboard) are turning their attention to future hybrid and face-to-face (f2f)…
Mentorship Matters
By Rachel Klar CMP. Regardless of whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, mentorship is important to an individual’s personal and professional development. An ongoing relationship between a mentor,…
Event Jobs – March 19
Manager, Stewardship and Events World Wildlife Federation (WWF), Toronto, ON Apply on Indeed Events Coordinator First Nations Financial Management Board, West Vancouver, BC Apply on Indeed Meeting and Events Manager Club Med,…
Three Emerging Event Trends for 2021
Obviously, 2020 did not turn out to be the year the experiential marketing and events industry originally intended. It was projected to be a year of prosperity; it was the beginning of…
Event Jobs March 6
Senior Director, Partnerships, Music & Live Events MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) Company Location Toronto, ON Apply here Marketing Manager – Events and Sponsorship, TELUS Agriculture TELUS, Vancouver, BC Apply…
Can We Be Sustainable in a COVID World?
By Wendy La. About a year ago, everything in the events industry was looking up, in fact, looking way up. The industry was valued at $1,100 billion in 2018, with expectations to…
The Virtual Report – Events in a Post Pandemic Era
We have always expected events like Pride Day parades, the Super Bowl, New York Fashion Week, and other massive productions to be there for us. They are ingrained in our culture, but…
Selecting the Event Platform That’s Right For You
By Melissa Deslauriers Chats, polls, registration, monetization, live, archive, and the list goes on. When it comes to virtual online events, there are many things to consider, especially when selecting a supporting event…
TK Events Virtual Learnings
TK Events creates global event experiences for some of the world’s leaders in innovation and technology. Uniquely positioned to produce both live in-person and virtual events with their custom virtual event platform,…
Event Jobs Feb 26
Event Jobs for February 26, 2021 Communications & Events Coordinator University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Apply here Manager, Events and Protocol University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Apply here Director of Event…
5 Reasons the Future is Virtual & Hybrid
By Matthew Byrne. As we look ahead to 2021 and what might happen to the events and meetings industry, what clients and partners are facing in the coming months, we know that…
8 Best Practices For Accessible Virtual Events
By Mariana Fernandes. When planning a digital event, planners must ensure that the experiences they craft are available to everyone, including people with disabilities. The question is, how? Keep reading to find…
