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13 Reasons To Use Event Platforms for In-Person Events

Endless Events

Thanks in large part to COVID-19, many in-person events include a digital component, typically in the form of an event platform. You might think you don’t need a digital platform for an in-person event, but it’s not a bad idea. Event planners are opting for event platforms for in-person events for these 13 reasons.

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Why You Shouldn’t Care About Platforms Getting Investments

Endless Events

Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. What exactly does this mean for Hopin and what does it say about other event platforms? Investments in event platforms are a double-edge sword.

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Community Model: Year-Round Engagement On Event Platforms

Endless Events

So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The pandemic normalized virtual events , improved their production quality, and sped up the adoption of event platforms. Instead, connections and event-related experiences were at best scattered across several social media platforms.

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Groups360 Adds Choice Hotels to Group Instant Booking Platform

Smart Meetings

Groups360 announced this week that Choice Hotels worldwide will be offering online instant booking for group guest rooms through their proprietary GroupSync Marketplace. Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP.

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Can We Rely On Event Platforms For Audience Engagement?

Endless Events

It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! The topic was inspired by Encore’s article, titled ‘ Keep Attendees Engaged with an Interactive Event Platform ‘ The Event Tech Podcast has tackled this topic from multiple angles, but today, we can get an inside scoop from Dustin, Nick, and Thuy, as well.

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Why Not Zoom: 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms, Explained

Endless Events

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. At Endless Events, we believe that event platforms and technology should be the basis of a modern event strategy. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms. A virtual venue.

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#EventProfs: Our New Community Platform

Endless Events

As part of our ongoing commitment to progress and improvement, we’re changing platforms. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will shares why he’s decided to make the shift, what he’s excited to implement in the new #EventProfs community, which platform the community will use, and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

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