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How To Select a Virtual Event Company for Your Event?

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There are numerous virtual event companies out there hosting virtual events for years. It is their territory, and they know their way around it. On the other hand, some companies have just set foot in virtual event planning, brought about especially by the coronavirus pandemic. But your concern does not only lie with an experienced company, rather a several factors.

Running a successful virtual event requires an extensive and all-encompassing skill set, including moderating, filming, broadcasting, writing scripts, and much more. It also translates to virtual event companies knowing their way around technology and then some. But how can you choose a specific company to execute your event successfully?
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Do You Need a Virtual Event Platform?

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Technology has always been an integral part of life; it is impossible to think of an industry or a profession that has not benefited from the proliferation of technology. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and social distancing mandates further highlighted the essential role technology plays nowadays. Despite the difficulties, networks and digital devices have kept people connected and go about their lives in a modified manner.
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How To Handle Virtual Event Management Challenges?

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Also known as online events, virtual events involve people interacting with each other on the web rather than meeting in person. Ever since the pandemic has happened in 2020, virtual events have become a norm worldwide. It is predicted that around 40 percent of virtual events will be conducted in 2022, a five percent increase compared to 2020.
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Best Practices for Managing Nonprofit Events

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Nonprofit events are a critical part of fundraising for many worthwhile causes, but managing events is a complex, involved procedure requiring expertise in many different disciplines to be successful.

A checklist of what you need to do, along with fully-featured nonprofit event software, will help to ensure your success, regardless of what type of fundraising event you plan to host.
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Best Event Planning Tools for Nonprofits – the 2025 list

 

We researched the best event planning tools based on their features list, popularity, verified reviews, user satisfaction and pricing.

The list includes the best tools available in the following categories: Project management; Event website; Email marketing; Venue search & planning; Social networks publishing; Abstract management; Event ticketing; Agenda management; Floor plan designer; Polls & surveys; Budget & expenses management

 

Dryfta

 

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Fully-integrated event management software for Abstract Management, Event Ticketing, Email Marketing, Event Website Builder and Guest Check-ins
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Event CRM with Inline Editing – as Easy as a Spreadsheet

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The new Event CRM from Dryfta, also known as Contacts Management Tool, makes it faster and easier to manage your participants and their information. The basic idea was to allow inline editing for faster data management and better controls at viewing data that you needed to view. We have also introduced a Column Selector, option to create custom tabs, and many more.
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Redefine your Event with an All-in-One Event Platform

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University events always get held to a higher standard, and why shouldn’t they be? When universities host an event, conference, or seminar, the expectation is that the best minds on the topic at hand are coming together to discuss, learn, and teach. So, when it comes to event management, the old ways of a spreadsheet and emails can quickly drag the flow of the event down. Fortunately, there is a solution that is every bit as tech-savvy, responsive, and groundbreaking as the events you will manage. Here is why you should implement an all-in-one event platform into your conference management to redefine your capabilities.
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21 Gift Ideas for Virtual Events – the 2023 list

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Virtual events are becoming more and more prominent in today’s society. Not only are people more engaged and interested in them, but the opportunities they offer are numerous. Event Organizers planning virtual events are always looking for ideas to keep the attendees engaged. They employ various interactive tools like private messaging, live streaming, and state-of-the-art virtual event platforms.

What makes a virtual event a high-quality experience?

For starters, an excellent virtual event should provide attendees with many levels of excitement. Start by creating a contest for attendees at your particular event to engage with your guests and yourself. You can create themes for each level and encourage people to take photos within various locations at the event. Give prizes to those who submitted the most creative, funny, or beautiful photos. This helps build up anticipation and energy throughout your entire event.

And if you feel like your last event turned out successful that means it went off without a hitch. However, don’t underestimate the power of simple gestures: gifts can remind people and they’ll appreciate them more than you know. They also establish a bond between attendees and the organizers. The more unique and thoughtful the gifts are, the more joyful and engaged attendees become.

When looking for gift ideas for a virtual event, it can be hard to think outside the box. Some people want something practical, others want something sentimental, and some people want something fun. As long as you are able to get your giftee interested in your idea, they will enjoy it!

Perceived Value

A perceived value is a more reliable measure of effectiveness than the actual amount of money one spends. With virtual events, it’s important to give participants something that they’ll remember and appreciate more than they expected.

In this article, we’re going to share with you a list of great gift ideas that are perfect for any type of virtual event – whether it’s a launch party, a conference, or something else. With multiple categories like headphones, retro memorabilia, and upscale fashion, there’s something for every person.
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Role of a Virtual Event Manager

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The virtual event is the present and the future of the event industry. Coronavirus has expedited what was supposed to happen a little later. People have adapted themselves to attend conferences and events from the confines of their homes. In the future, they’ll look for a choice between in-person and virtual events.
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Designing your Event Website is Now a Lot Easier

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The updates for the Dryfta event website builder were long due, and that’s why we have been working hard on the new website builder over the past few weeks. Unlike the previous version, this new website designer tool makes it a lot easier and quicker to design the website homepage, edit top navigation menus and create content pages.

Starting with the new website designer’s user interface itself, the new interface would open standalone, with the main sidebar collapsing automatically. That means the admin has the full screen to design the website. Also, to choose a theme for the website, one does not have to go to a separate page anymore. They can do so using the Theme Switcher in the top left.
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