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BizBash Buzz
Northeast
7/14/2020
 

The event industry was built on the desire to bring people together. Live experiences have been a critical catalyst for groundbreaking connections and conversations—but more importantly, they're a catalyst for change. As the world transforms, BizBash is dedicated to bringing marginalized voices to the table, raising them up on our platforms and in our industry. We see you; we hear you; we stand with you.

 
THIS WEEK IN EVENTS
 
Lessons Learned From Shifting a 75,000-Attendee Convention Online
 
When its in-person convention got canceled, VidCon organizers launched VidCon Now, a free series of online programming. Here's how they did it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPOTLIGHT ON
 
Coco Events
 
Coco Events is a full-service event and production company. We offer cutting-edge activations, music, and entertainment. We are the direct source and offer custom fabrications, branding services, and wholesale pricing.
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Hilton has launched its EventReady with CleanStay program, which offers expanded cleanliness protocols and a focus on health and environmental concerns; the program also offers flexible pricing, simplified contracts, and a propriety Hilton EventReady Playbook filled with curated resources.

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer media advocacy organization, will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards via Facebook and YouTube channels on July 30 at 8 p.m.; the event will also air on Logo on Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. The award celebration honors fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ+ people and issues.

KEY WEST, FLA.: The organizers of Key West’s Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival announced that the 2020 event, originally scheduled for Oct. 16-25, has been canceled to protect against the potential spread of COVID-19.

LOS ANGELES: Chameleon Chairs LLC has announced a new sales distribution partnership with Los Angeles-based Atlas Commercial Products and its affiliate, EventStable.com. Chameleon Chair Collection is the designer, manufacturer, and distributor of its proprietary line of chairs, barstools, chair covers, and accessories. Aside from Chameleon itself, Atlas and EventStable.com will be the only third-party distributor authorized to market and sell Chameleon Chair Collection products.

NEW YORK: The Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination & Management has announced the Citywide Events Advisory Group. Members of New York City event community—including reps from The Bowery Presents, Citifield, NYC Pride, Macy’s, and many more—have been selected to reimagine models and standards for safely proceeding with events in the five boroughs.

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