Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Plenty of things about planning a virtual event cause stress and confusion. And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. Key Virtual Event Platform Features. What should you prioritize?

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

It’s been a while since the industry made a tectonic shift to virtual events, and so far, we have covered the topic from nearly every angle imaginable. And who better to talk about experiential virtual events than today’s event icon, AJ Williams from AJ Events who has been in the industry for over 25 years!

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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. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas. Now that a few months have passed, and virtual events have increased in popularity, dangers related to webinar fatigue are more real than ever.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

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

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. VR For Virtual Events: A New Frontier. Remote Work.

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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 to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

Of course, crafting amazing content for virtual events comes with its own set of challenges. But he was no stranger to creating virtual events that stood out thanks to their smart use of content. As we mentioned above, the folks at Social Media Examiner aren’t new to this virtual event space.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2020

This week, we’ll be talking about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Yes – because even during a hybrid experience , you still have the virtual aspect! Bringing The Fun To The Hybrid & Virtual Spaces. Learning about the technology behind a virtual or hybrid event goes a long way!

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

With everything going on in the industry, planners are facing several challenges. Because thanks to virtual events , planners everywhere can keep on doing what they do best. So this week, we’re continuing the trend of bringing you exciting virtual event tips. Well, you’re not alone!

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

In today’s post, we’re discussing virtual event pricing. So, you decided to take the jump from in-person to virtual. And you hired the best virtual event production company out there to help you put together an amazing experience. One of the hardest things to figure out is the virtual event pricing model.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk. It has to be more interesting.

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2020

The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. Anatomy Of Virtual Events: Virtual Breakout Rooms: Different Types & How They Work. ? Worried you might be missing something while planning your virtual event? Make sure you do.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. How to Spread the Word.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2020

Let’s talk about how virtual events can be better than face to face. Because there are a lot of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual experiences. On the one hand, event planners everywhere are adopting this format. People think virtual events are worse than in-person events.

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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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Let’s Talk: Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company. ? Learn about every aspect of virtual in our Virtual Events Handbook! We are talking about why platforms alone aren’t the solution for your virtual event (12-min read).

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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. The virtual events we plan become a bandaid. And the result?

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2021

The future of the events industry is uncertain, but today’s #EventIcons guest thinks that it’s going to split into two huge chunks: one belonging to the digital event planner and the other one to the in-person event planner. ” Digital Events Are In Their Infancy.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? How will this event support your company’s goals?

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

So, let’s talk about virtual event sponsorships, shall we? They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. So keep reading to become a pro on virtual event sponsorships!

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Skift Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When was the last time you attended a virtual event as compelling as your favorite binge-worthy TV show? By approaching virtual events like TV producers, planners can duplicate this show-quality experience and take future events to the next level.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Another week, another inspiring story about pivoting to virtual events! All across the nation, event planners have been learning the ropes of virtual events. She studied Convention, Event, and Exhibition Management and has been a titan of the industry for years. Press play to find out!

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Almost seven out of 10 of those planners chose “talent is priced well/good value” as a reason for choosing a speakers bureau, making it the top response. By juxtaposing the responses to these two different questions, one could assume that planners don’t see the speakers they select as critical to moving the needle on registrations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You may not be the Amazon of the meeting planning industry who can provide just about anything to anyone, but that doesn’t mean small, third-party management companies and independent planners need to think small when it comes to wooing potential clients. 15 from 11 a.m. Learn more and register here.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

While we’ve talked a lot about how the pandemic affected planners and attendees, we haven’t focused on exhibitors’ experience all that much. We’ve talked about exhibitors at virtual events and virtual event sponsorship ideas. What about the person that actually paid for your event?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

These numbers alone should come as a lesson to event planners everywhere. As Nick points out, there’s a misconception that people shouldn’t be charged to attend virtual events. Effectively $12.5 million in revenue”, Will adds. Learning From Tomorrowland 2020. “Technically yes, that is a meal.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

The Best of the Best: Sponsorship Series: A Guide To Virtual Event Sponsorships Part I: Deals & Packages. More Sponsorship Ideas: 15 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas: Get Creative! ? Worried that you’re forgetting something while planning your virtual event? I’m Currently On A Plane ??.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Telling Stories: Back To The Basics – Storytelling For Virtual Events. Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. This webinar is here to help: So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Event Platform!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: RFPs Made Easy: Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!). 2020 Tech: Looking Back At 2020 In Events. ?? New virtual event tool alert! Check out our brand spanking new Virtual Event Request for Proposal Matrix! ??. Event Tech Podcast is back, baby! (45-min

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Stova

JULY 20, 2022

Immersive virtual event experiences keep your attendees engaged during your online event in new, innovative ways. Attendee drop-off and virtual fatigue are problems event planners need solutions for, and immersive event experiences for your virtual audience are one viable, and exciting, solution.

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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? We’ve also included bonus training tips to help out all you event planners. ).

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Handle Virtual Events Better, Get an Event Planning Certification.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. 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. Zoom also poses a challenge for event video storage.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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