Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Have you returned to planning live events? You might not want to throw out the tools we used to get through the last two years virtually so fast. Given all the technology and our experience and understanding of the virtual space, why would our meetings and events ever remain the same? Reasons to Hybrid. Get Strategic.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

The sight was awe-inspiring and as Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright put it, it made everyone feel safe. The taste of she-crab soup and locally made Tarnished Truth bourbon added authenticity and flavor to the event. And the feeling of getting toes in sand is an experience unique to waterfront locations such as Virginia Beach.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Amid industry-wide event budget cuts, global inflation, and nationwide layoffs, teams across the events industry are forced to decide which things to keep, remove, or reduce in the budget. So in this episode of the Event Brew podcast , the crew shares their thoughts on what they’d keep, cut, and remove.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

In the COVID-19 era , it becomes increasingly important to discuss the ins and outs of virtual events. But today, we’ll be jumping into the realm of marketing. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas. This means that your marketing efforts can make or break the success of your event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. How can you not talk about the biggest financial event to impact our lifetimes?”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Take Recordings. Take Networking Online.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance. Be Clear about the Overall Purpose of the Event. Make the Event Convenient for Everyone.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2021

In the last Event Tech Podcast episode, they talked about face recognition technology in events. And since nothing gets tech nerds riled up more than AI, they’ll be talking about AI in event apps today. After this Event Tech Podcast episode, you’ll know better than to jump on every AI-related hype train!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Attendees today are hungry for captivating events and are open to experiencing them in new ways. They are ready for marketers to elevate the traditional meaning of events as long as it is still convenient for them to access. Meanwhile, marketers and business owners require a good reason to expand their pool of tactics.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

There’s no doubt that the global Covid-19 pandemic shook up the industry and left event professionals wondering what the future would hold. Whether you’re looking to plan an event or attend one, this is important information to know! And still others found ways to safely host smaller, socially distanced events.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. In-person events are back in all their glory. And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. Gleeson Smith has been on a “listening tour” with clients and 120 members of the global meetings and events sales team. Kelly Gleeson Smith.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

Event branding is a critical component in any successful corporate event. Through effective event branding, companies can communicate their values, mission, and vision to their target audience while providing them with an immersive experience that resonates with their brand. What is Event Branding?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Drumming Up Business: Virtual Events For Lead Generation: A Powerful Tool You Should Use! ? Maybe you’re not successfully integrating your event into people’s lives. You should watch our Virtual Event/Life Balance webinar to find out how to achieve attendee bliss!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Those stressful last-minute gyrations were just one of the issues addressed in Smart Meetings ’ latest webinar, “ Vital Lessons from Covid-era Medical Meetings ,” led by Kara Ferguson, meeting planner for American Society of Anesthesiologists , and Katie Bohrer, CEO of event design company Onwardly. Changing Plans on a Dime. Katie Bohrer. “I’m

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital age, having a successful event website is essential for maximizing your event’s online reach. An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. Why Do You Need an Event Website?

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Stova

MARCH 28, 2024

Ask them directly with pre-event survey questions – and then deliver. Pre-event evaluation questions can cover everything from logistics to topics to keynote speakers. Plus, pre-event surveys are a great way to generate some additional buzz and excitement! How did you hear about the event?

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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. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. What Is A Hybrid Event? Do I Have To Plan Two Different Events?

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2022

Events – be they virtual, hybrid, or in-person – are an integral step in building your online community. And what better way to get some ideas going than by looking at some amazing online community examples with great events? A great community is centered around content and the members themselves. regularly.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. With such a diverse range of options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or confused about which event tech solutions to choose.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? In this post, we’re providing tips, tricks, tools, resources, and expert advice to help you boost event engagement throughout the entire event process.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2023

The third was in January, when I first started to play around with the generative AI tool ChatGPT. That was not so great.) Like online registration and a mobile device, it’s a tool that saves me time, energy, and effort, all while leveling up my productivity and end results. I asked it to develop a list of panel questions.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2021

Just three months ago, event profs were wondering whether it was too soon to lift restrictions and go back to in-person events. While they were skeptical back then, we are glad to say that the era of post-COVID events is officially here! It just might be a gamechanger in bringing in-person events faster and more efficiently!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Former Aramark executive Cathy Schlosberg was named senior vice president of marketing in June of 2019 and former Enterprise Holdings Assistant Vice President of Global Travel and Meetings, Amanda Armstrong, took the role of senior vice president of brand and community engagement at Encore in January of 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Promise of AI for Events Large language models like ChatGPT continue to dominate the discussion about artificial intelligence because generative AI — which can generate new content, including text, images, and music — is a relatively new tech development. But AI has been behind event-tech tool innovation for much longer.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. Simplify hybrid events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Introducing Event Hub.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2022

Fresh off the plane, Brandt Krueger returns to us from the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event in Germany. That’s why, in today’s episode, Brandt gives him a full recap on this year’s event. In-Person Events Aren’t Going Anywhere. That’s the beauty of online events, it allowed me to connect with these people.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2024

“After I became CEO at Visit Indy, I decided I would try to get on the board, because I’d been going to Convening Leaders and it was my favorite event every year,” he told Convene. He knew it was a rarity for someone with his career trajectory — who climbed the ranks in marketing and leads a DMO — to become board chair. “It

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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. Incorporate Sponsors Into Your Event App.

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