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Let’s get to it: yes, virtual events are still a thing in 2021!  At Seamless Events, we appreciate that our clients rely on our extensive audio visual expertise; many decided to collaborate with us on virtual events when the pandemic first hit. Now, we’re helping event planners “know what they don’t know” so they canRead more

We’re back with another don’t-miss clip featuring Proper Planning’s Lynn Edwards and Seamless Events’ CEO Laurel Miller!  Lynn and Laurel pack this 10-minute clip with the innovative ideas and concrete strategies you need to execute high-quality virtual events.  Hear these industry experts discuss the difference between webinars, virtual meetings, and fully produced virtual events whileRead more

As pandemic restrictions ease up, those of us in the event industry are ready to get back to holding in-person events. But are attendees ready to join us? Understanding your audience’s preferences Before you rework or plan your upcoming meeting or event, we recommend understanding your audience’s preferences. Travel, comfort with in-person gathering, remote viewingRead more

We all want to meet live and in-person again. After the last year, there’s an appreciation for the excitement, engagement, networking, and sales/sponsorship opportunities that happen when we share physical space.  As of Spring 2021, we’re at an in-between moment. We might be able to get back together face-to-face — or mask-to-mask — in someRead more

Virtual events continue to dominate the event planning industry. However, a growing number of planners are wondering about hybrid models, which can include a mix of in-person and virtual attendees. Savvy event planners know hybrid events bring a new set of challenges to solve! In this 3-minute “Toolkit Tuesday” clip, Proper Planning’s Lynn Edwards andRead more

Virtual Events Are the Safest Bet Through Fall 2021, Say the Industry Pros This year’s million dollar question: when will in-person events actually be able to happen again? Realistically, no one has a concrete answer yet and there’s still a lot of confusion along with conflicting opinions. However, industry pros weighed in on the questionRead more

I recently joined my colleague Lynn Edwards, an expert in the event planning industry, for an interview on “Toolkit Tuesday”, her weekly video series that focuses on bringing event professionals the latest tips and tricks from around the industry.  We shared a lot of stories and covered important topics ranging across: The importance of makingRead more

Operations and Event Manager Rose Lombino from Friends of the Children was one of the first event planners facing the challenge of COVID-19 and made the decision to move to a virtual event. Listen to the story of how she made the transition, and how virtual event production was a key factor in the successRead more

At the beginning of the pandemic, event planners came to us panicked, looking for advice and direction on how to convert their event from an in-person event to a virtual one. Like most of the planners, we were also experiencing some trepidation of our own, not knowing what was going to happen to the eventRead more

As 2020 winds down and I reflect on the monumental changes COVID-19 brought with it – not only to the world, but specifically to our industry, I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned.  Events have always played a big part in company culture, and with the COVID-19 pandemic transitioning most of 2020’s eventsRead more