Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2022

The future of events is…Zoom? Yet, event professionals have the opportunity to create visionary events and plan meetings that replicate the vibrancy and liveliness that existed in person while enjoying the flexibility and safety that a hybrid/online event provides. Zoom Meetings vs. Webinars vs. Events .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Community is the hot new buzzword in the events industry, and for a good reason. A thriving and engaged community can grow your revenue by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Before they tackle the ROI of building an event community, Will asks Erica to share what got her to where she is today. . “I Let’s jump in! Then covid hit.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2020

Because now that everyone is jumping into the virtual event bandwagon, this is something we had to talk about. It was a massive virtual event with over 50 speakers and a whopping 3,000 attendees! And with such a successful event being planned in six weeks, we wanted to know more. More about the planning process.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Here are some things to consider. It’s more than breach of data and risk of your members’ information because hackers can disable entire systems, like gasoline pipelines and energy grids. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus.

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

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Endless Events

JULY 9, 2021

But alas, we took some time only because we wanted to present you with the very best guide to hybrid events out there! The events industry went from one of the most stagnant to one that quickly picked up the pace and witnessed a technological evolution that many consider unprecedented. A Guide To Hybrid Events: What You’ll Find.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! The New Normal Is Here. Compression Is Here for Awhile. We haven’t seen a drop-off.”. A lot of it is new meetings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This week’s iconic guest is the knowledgeable Gianna Gaudini , an event marketing strategist who understands events inside and out. She worked as Marketing Events Lead at Google for nine years and Head of Events at AWS for nearly two years. Event Planning: An Exciting & Challenging Career.

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. For most people, unstructured networking events are intimidating.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2020

It’s time to tackle one of the hottest trends of the year, heat maps for events! So, you already know that here at Endless we love discussing event trends. If you’re looking for a way to take your event to the next level and implement some cool and new technology, this is your chance.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. You plan so many conferences of a similar nature each year that it can be easy to get stale. Even on a small budget, there are simple ways to get the most out of conference staging ideas. One way to do this is to plan for branding opportunities.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. What events do they enjoy? How can you market to Gen Z? Who Is Gen Z?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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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.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already. And what do NFTs have to do with events?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, what does this have to do with the events industry? In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt share their thoughts on visual and text-based AI tools and how you might use them for events in the future. And tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E have artists and writers sounding alarms about job security.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And with record-breaking inflation, it’s no surprise many event professionals are forced to navigate tighter budgets with rising costs. So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget? So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. Founded by J.B. A lot changes every year in our industry,” Miller says.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2023

Deep colors and rich textures give this CORT Events-designed meeting space a feel that both inspires attendees and helps your meeting stand out from the competition. It’s a time for renewal, and deep, rich 70s-influenced colors and textures are leading the way in effective event design. Planning event breakout sessions?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

One of the hottest topics in the events industry nowadays is hybrid and virtual audience engagement. But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. Then, your presenters would ask questions.

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2020

And you’re visiting a potential venue, so there are a million other things on your mind. Because as we all know, having your AV on point is one of the best ways to ensure a successful event. Because as we all know, having your AV on point is one of the best ways to ensure a successful event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Best of the Best: Event Tech: Virtual Event Platform Features: What To Look For? Virtual Content: Live Sessions vs Pre-Recorded: Which Way To Go? ? Check out our new Virtual Event Request for Purchase Template! We’ve got two more months to kick ass, take names, and plan events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 29, 2020

How often do you sit around thinking about microphones for events? But that doesn’t mean you should disregard this part of your event! As per usual, we are here to offer you some precious insight. As our always cheerful and helpful host, Will is here to walk you through the matter of microphones for events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Oh, event AV costs. Just when event planners thought they had enough to think about, the question arises. And this is why we put together a handy guide to event AV costs! Are there any ways you can save on AV? All of this and more is what you’ll find here, courtesy of the pros at Endless Events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The year 2020 has established itself as the year of the pivot in the events industry. Since then, countless #EventIcons guests were brought on the podcast to talk about how they turned their in-person events into virtual ones and the importance of their community in these trying times. From In-Person Events To Virtual Experiences.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Brew Crew is continuing its summer trend of reviewing the industry events! Today, they review The Special Event (TSE) that took place at the Miami Convention Center from July 19th to July 22nd. This particular Event Brew episode is quick, humorous, and dynamic. TSE + Catersource: Nick’s Thoughts.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s an exciting day for the Event Tech Podcast! Our resident hosts, Will and Brandt, welcome a guest to talk about virtual and hybrid event platforms. Dear listeners, please welcome the knowledgeable Kyle Kocinski , the Head Of Implementation at Endless Events! From must-have features to pricing, he covers it all.

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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. Grab your favorite drink and let’s get brewing! Let’s do a webinar.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Since its grand opening on September 7, 2023, the Munich Marriott Hotel City West has established itself as a major player in Munich’s event and hospitality scene, effectively addressing the high demand for hotels with large event space and guest room capacity. The flexibility of the Great Ballroom is a key highlight.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

And even for the seasoned event planners of the industry, AV, in particular, can get quite overwhelming. This is why we put together Your Ultimate Guide To AV Quotes. Essentially, everything your heart desires when it comes to the inner-workings of the Audio Visual world for events. What’s the next step?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

The truth hurts, but not all events are successful. Event failures are common and can be a major setback for any event organizer or company. But instead of dwelling on the failure, it’s important to analyze and learn from it to bounce back stronger and build a more resilient event strategy.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We have created this corresponding blog for you to have a condensed takeaway to share with your team, your board, or your stakeholders. . We have created this corresponding blog for you to have a condensed takeaway to share with your team, your board, or your stakeholders. .

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hosting an event is complicated. Event professionals must consider millions of details and build a strategy that ensures the event goes smoothly. All it takes is one wrong decision, and your next get-together could fall apart before you know it! What Is Event Management Software?

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Endless Events

JUNE 12, 2020

We wanted to do something different today, hence the topic of storytelling for virtual events. If you’re already familiar with Endless, you know that we’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on virtual events. And since we’re all in this together, lending a hand to our fellow event professionals felt natural.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Live streaming has revolutionized the way events are experienced. With the vast growth of technology, it has become a very popular option for individuals and organizations to broadcast events to viewers in real time. However, for those who are producing live-streaming events, quality is of utmost importance.

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