[ad_1] Virtual events offer several benefits, including a wider audience reach and a lesser carbon footprint. One of the top challenges for event organizers is networking, as it differs from traditional events where they have more opportunities to engage attendees. Even with the challenges, you can provide networking experiences that keep attendees engaged, regardless of …
Pollen lays off over 150 employees
[ad_1] Music, travel and experiences company Pollen has reportedly made a number of redundancies, despite raising $150m (£119m/€140m) in a Series C funding round in April. According to Music Business Worldwide, Pollen has laid off over 150 members of staff in the UK and the US. The article cited posts on LinkedIn, including one from …
FKP Scorpio opts for CM.com-owned Appmiral
[ad_1] Festival, tour and concert promoter FKP Scorpio has opted for CM(.com)-owned Appmiral as its app provider in a multi-year partnership. Integration of the app at events will offer users access to features such as interactive maps to navigate festival grounds more easily and push notifications to deliver information to attendees, before and after the event. …
Ukraine’s tech sector 100 days in
[ad_1] Friday marks 100 days since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although conflict and tensions have raged between the two nations since 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea and Russian-back separatists seized part of Donbas in south-eastern Ukraine, it was Putin’s full-blown military operation in February that brought international scorn, sanctions …
Seat Unique: The premium experience
[ad_1] Premium ticketing marketplace Seat Unique has had an explosive four years since entering the market in 2018, and has recently announced a number of partnerships with prestigious sporting clubs across the UK. Its existing partnerships with the likes of Welsh Rugby saw its Principality Stadium Experience witness a tenfold increase in enquiries, sales and conversion …
People on the move: ASM Global, Goldenvoice and more…
[ad_1] We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… ASM Global has announced that Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) general manager Bob O’Keefe will combine his new position as chief executive of BCEC with the role of chief operating officer – venue operations for ASM Global (APAC). Kym Guesdon, …
Tech Stack: VIPs, NFTs, DeFi-funded events and more…
[ad_1] Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… The zoo goes digital Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, has enabled visitors to purchase advance admission tickets online. Guests can choose the number and type of admission tickets and add extras like parking through the zoo’s website. Visitors can then …