Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. So today, we’re diving deeper. Because we figured it’s high time to actually get into tactical tips related to events that don’t adhere to the in-person model.

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Techsytalk

JUNE 24, 2020

Let's talk about the elephant in the room - the lack of diversity in the events industry! I'm excited to be joined by LESLIE Short to talk about this topic and see how we can help make our industry more inclusive and diverse! Watch LIVE episodes each week on Tuesdays at 10:30am ET at www.facebook.com/lizkingevents. CONNECT WITH LESLIE: Website: [link].

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 10, 2020

Is it possible to routinely start online meetings on time? Yes! But first…. Think about the last three meetings you attended. Raise your hand if all of them started on time. Anyone? Anyone? Why don’t scheduled meetings start on time? The reason that almost no scheduled meetings (in-person or online ) start on time is that we provide one single time for meetings to both open and start.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2020

A new survey finds that conferences, conventions, and trade shows hold a place in the hearts of American businesspeople. While there’s really no good news for the meetings and events industry right now, a recent survey of American workers provides motivation for planners who are busy rescheduling and reshaping their in-person events for the future. In an April 3 survey of 1,000 Americans forced to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, 83 percent of respondents said they miss attending me

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Stova

MAY 18, 2020

Do you want to learn how to be a successful presenter at a virtual event? Or, maybe, you are an event planner and you’d like to know how to train your virtual presenters to create the best virtual experience? If your answer to either of these questions is a resounding yes , you’re reading the right blog. We’ve done our homework and found the best of the best practices for presenting at your next virtual event. ( We’ve also included bonus training tips to help out all you event planners. ).

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Special Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Marketing a venue is a whole different ball game than promoting a product or service; venues serve as the backdrop of an event and clients seek out a space they can envision in their memories for years to come.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 21, 2020

BSP and ARC are two abbreviations that people coming to a travel agency business stumble across early on. Things are quite confusing here and nascent travel agents can easily get overwhelmed with understanding what’s IATA, how IATAN is different, why ARC number is the same as IATAN number… And a whole lot of other questions. In this article, we’ll figure out what BSP and ARC mean and — more importantly — why you should care, if you are a travel agent that wants to issue flight ticket

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Skift Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A complex and evolving landscape of virtual event tech has left event professionals with a lot of questions. How long will virtual events last? How much should I charge for them? How do I fight Zoom fatigue and keep my virtual audience from feeling like an afterthought? What do I need? Fortunately, EventMB has the […]. The post Virtual Event Tech Playbook 2020 Free Report by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Production pros discuss what color schemes work best on camera, tips for spacing presenters apart in a natural way, why proper lighting is crucial, and much more.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Buyers seem undeterred, as pending sales soar 28% and a 9% increase in new listings brings little relief. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 6: Median home sale price increased 13% from 2019 to $319,178—the highest on record. The 13% year-over-year increase was the largest since October 2013.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. But people everywhere are still learning how to navigate all the tech aspects that go into it. While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Or rather, someone else. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

What are the odds you’ve been thinking hard about event pricing? With all that is happening in the industry right now, we’re guessing they’re high. Because virtual events are now the norm. And figuring out how much you should charge your attendees is a challenge. With an in-person experience, it was easier. You had previous examples to draw from, and the numbers were a little more clear.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

The events industry has been hit hard. Events need to consider new business models and revenue streams to keep themselves diversified and stable. Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events. So you need new revenue streams and new opportunities for your sponsors!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Plenty of things about planning a virtual event cause stress and confusion. But perhaps none other brings as many questions as the infamous choice of platform. In a matter of months, this particular industry segment witnessed an extraordinary boom. And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s time to talk strategy – and virtual event strategy, at that! So here at Endless, we’ve been helping planners produce some very exciting digital experiences. And our lovely host today, Sarah Christl, is one of the amazing people who hop on calls with people to learn more about their events. And she noticed something during these chats.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

The industry is shifting faster than ever before. With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. This was a blow to the industry we never saw coming. Event profs around the world are facing the challenge of turning their in-person event into a virtual event and fast. While our industry is no stranger to challenges, this is one of the biggest we have faced in a long time.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Since our founding, we have created collaborative learning experiences at iconic events around the world.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Arguably one of the biggest pain points for planners, driving engagement isn’t quite as hard as one might think. And while we’ve discussed this topic before, we wanted to tackle it again. Because after producing dozens of successful virtual events over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot!

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

The topic of 5G and events is something we’ve tackled before. You might recall us mentioning it in our 2020 event tech trends #EventIcons. Or better yet, you remember when Will Curran and Brandt Krueger dedicated an entire episode of the Event Tech Podcast to it. And as our resident tech-savvy, innovation-loving experts, these two have plenty to say on the subject of 5G and events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s been quite an interesting year for the events industry, to say the least. With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Thanks to this knack for adaptability, a surge in virtual events completely shifted the paradigm, and audiences were introduced to brand new ways to connect and experience the world.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

Mindfulness in events. These three words might seem foreign to many. And to others, they can actually be scary. But what does mindless in events even mean? How does it help professionals in the industry? And most importantly, should we practice it? Well, the short answer to the last questions is yes. Because it’s no secret to anyone that event planners tend to use stress as a badge of honor, right?

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

If you’re currently reading this, chances are you fit into one of two categories. You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

Last week, we explained how to deal and package your virtual event sponsorships. And today, we continue, with a second article about virtual event sponsorship ideas. Yes, convincing sponsors to be a part of your virtual event might seem like too daunting of a task. But just like we explained in the previous post, it’s not only necessary but also a plus for both parties involved.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Yes, we’re finally asking the million-dollar question: do we even need in-person events anymore? And no, the Brew Crew isn’t trying to trigger anyone here. But rather, they’re interested in starting up a conversation about the challenges we are facing as an industry. And arguably one of the biggest is trying to convince people as to why spending so much money on live events is still worth it.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

In good old Endless fashion, it’s time to get real. Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. And there’s a reason we’ve been holding out on this. You see, it’s been a crazy year – no need to dwell on that or explain why. In the early stages of COVID-19, as an industry, it felt like we were slapped across the face and thrown into a fire pit of despair.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. And that will, invariably, lead to a few mishaps. There are still plenty of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual events. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual e

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

It’s finally here – the only virtual event guide you’ll ever need! But why? Well, i n early 2020, the world as we knew it took an unexpected turn. With a pandemic sweeping the globe, and leaders urging citizens to stay home in an effort to contain it, the events industry was turned on its head. How could a sector that thrived in bringing people together and establishing powerful relationships survive a cataclysm like this?

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. But now that restrictions slowly begin to lift, mentalities need to shift. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. However, and as you’ve probably heard, hybrid is the future.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. Because let’s face it – this is probably a brand new territory for you. So hiring the best in the field is a big step towards success. And we’re right there with you! Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2020

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. After all, it’s one of the main drivers for attendance at events around the world, Still, many participants either don’t love it, or just aren’t very skilled at it. .

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s time to take some notes and learn how to plan better virtual events! So as we all know, the events industry is witnessing a major shift. And many planners are looking to turn their in-person events into virtual events. But because this is fairly new ground, very few people know what it entails. Or even where to get started. And when we’re going in blind, chances are, we’ll be making plenty of mistakes…some of which are more than avoidable.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally time we talk about virtual happy hour ideas. So far on the blog, we’ve been discussing many topics related to virtual events. Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be. But today, we’re putting the seriousness aside.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

New year, new challenges. And boy, has 2020 proved itself to be quite a challenging year! While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. Patterns of consumption have indeed changed drastically when compared to a pre-social media world.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So why not be the one who takes the first step into more engaging, sustainable events that can connect thousands of people from around the world at lower costs and increased flexibility?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

2020 has been tough on all of us. Lockdowns, quarantines, masks, not being able to see our loved ones…it takes a toll. But human beings are nothing if not resilient! And while none of us wanted to go through the Holidays without gathering around a turkey with our families, we’ll have to make do. Much like everything else this year has thrown at us, this situation is far from ideal.

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