Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Speakers Social Media Communications Communications 299

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. To find event sponsors, you must start your search ASAP. What’s your budget?

Sponsors 304

Sponsors Fashion Promotion Virtual Events 304

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. Social media for events can be leveraged to create buzz, promote the event, and increase exposure.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. You can also use gamified challenges to highlight your sponsors or show your audience what matters to you. Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals. Gamification Ideas.

Platform 317

Platform Sponsors Events Social Media 317

ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s conference successfully attracted the highest attendance that ADMEI has seen in years with nearly 250 in attendance , from sponsors and exhibitors to speakers and attendees, including 91 first-time attendees. We left inspired by meaningful connections and equipped with industry best practices. Stay informed.

Conference 233

Conference Destination Management Trends Consulting 233

Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

Is it even possible to entice sponsors within this paradigm? On the contrary, the online world has the potential to offer even more reasons for a sponsor to want to work with you on a virtual event. If you’re in it for the financial perks, sponsors need to get their money’s worth one way or another. But where to begin?

Virtual Events 279

Virtual Events Sponsors Social Media Events 279

Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Your speakers, your agenda, everything like that. So if you’re sending out updates about speakers and things going on, or even if someone signs up for your newsletter to stay tuned to what’s going on with your conference, put banner ads in the email. What’s really cool is that you can sponsor that.

Virtual Events 290

Virtual Events Sponsors Social Media Events 290

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

having 50% more social media impressions than your previous event). Engaging with event sponsors. Access is the admittance to offers like an invitation to a post-event party or one-on-one time with a speaker. PURPOSE: Engage attendees and build social media presence. Networking with other attendees.

Attendee 310

Attendee Social Media Event Apps Sponsors 310

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors. Social Media Event Branding Social media has significantly transformed the way businesses approach event branding.

Social Media 130

Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Scheduled Speakers A successful event website must have a dedicated section for scheduled speakers.

Website 130

Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

Yes, convincing sponsors to be a part of your virtual event might seem like too daunting of a task. Remember that your virtual event brings a lot of value to everyone, and that includes potential sponsors! Incorporate Sponsors Into Your Event App. Plus, they can also be used as a tool to promote sponsors.

Virtual Events 351

Virtual Events Sponsors Event Apps Events 351

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. It typically begins with a short presentation by a guest speaker, followed by a question and answer session with time to mingle afterwards. Will there be enough engaging activities?

Networking 356

Networking Attendee Social Media Preparation 356

Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. Even as simple as telling our webinar speakers, okay, you have to turn your camera on.

Virtual Events 398

Virtual Events Speakers Rehearsal Events 398

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Through a platform, you can gather data, share resources, and even increase the visibility of your event sponsors. Poll your social media followers or previous event attendees to ask why they don’t download event apps. Speaker bios. Seventy-five percent of event app developers report adoption rates of 60% or more.

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Platform Event Apps Events Social Media 334

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In the Multicultural Marketplace, DMO-sponsored booths suppliers who represent diversity and the community and are then assigned appointments with domestic and international buyers, press and social media influencers.

Tourism 255

Tourism Tourism Registration Culture 255

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Lead with Understanding: Coach and speaker Vera Jones shared the secrets for empathetic leadership. Thank you to our fabulous sponsor-partners for bringing the wow. Just as passing a ball isn’t successful if the person doesn’t catch it, telling a person something isn’t communicating unless the person can understand it.

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Trade Show Social Media Events Communications 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Consider that virtual photo booths may not be new to the scene, but they’re still a good way to engage event attendees by allowing them to take pics, add backgrounds and overlays, and post them to social media. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend. Personalize the meeting as much as possible.

Meeting 306

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consistency in branding across all touchpoints, including websites, flyers, and social media, can increase brand recognition and engagement. Additionally, a strong brand image can help establish trust and credibility with potential attendees and sponsors.

Website 130

Website Platform Registration Social Media 130

Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

Event Marketing 148

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions.

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

MeetingPool

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As an event professional, you know how crucial it is to keep your attendees engaged, especially between sessions and speakers. Additionally, you want to make sure your sponsors and trade show vendors get the attention they deserve.

Social Media 73

Social Media Media Trade Show Vendor 73

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This person will moderate the chat, take questions, and pass them on to the speakers, as well as consistently work to engage with those who can’t be physically present. Not Training Your Speakers. Speakers have their work cut out for them. Opting For The Wrong Sponsors. Not Considering Different Engagement Strategies.

Rehearsal 358

Rehearsal Virtual Events Audience Sponsors 358

Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

As a matter of fact, speakers are such an important part of virtual events, we strongly recommend you choose people with previous remote experience. 6 Wrong Sponsors. But one of the biggest virtual event mistakes lies in the choice of sponsors. Sponsorships will stay alive and well in virtual events. 8 Not Rehearsing. . #

Virtual Events 349

Virtual Events Rehearsal Sponsors Events 349

Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Content Creation: Develop a compelling agenda with relevant topics, engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities for audience participation. Utilize email campaigns, social media, PR efforts, and partnerships to maximize visibility and attendance. need help with audio visual? need help with audio visual?

Conference 52

Conference Site Selection Logistics Social Media 52

Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This can include speaker announcements, agenda updates, sponsor promotions, or any other important news related to the event. Utilize social media: Social media platforms are great for sharing quick updates and engaging with attendees.

Website 130

Website SEO Social Media Audience 130

Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Promote your event on social media and email, sending consistent reminders and offering early-bird perks, such as bonus content or a discount. Firstly, the best way to recreate the in-person event experience online is to get a keynote speaker who understands the virtual format. Will they get access to exclusive content?

Online 177

Online Virtual Events Platform Audience 177

Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

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! Podcasting can be a new place to give value to your sponsors, year-round. Seek Out Sponsors.

Sponsors 367

Sponsors Publishing Virtual Events Audience 367

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

By incorporating elements such as the event name, logo, color palette, typography, visual design, and overall aesthetics, event branding aims to deliver a cohesive and consistent experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders. In addition to attracting attendees, event branding also helps to attract sponsors and partners.

Conference 105

Conference Social Media Sponsors Registration 105

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Give attendees extended access to a platform where they can meet other community members, attend webinars, ask questions, and interact with sponsors. Higher Event ROI.

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Audience Virtual Events Communications Communications 306

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Offering early access to a select group of attendees — such as VIPs, speakers, or sponsors — can be one path toward organic marketing, as these early adopters can share their experience on the app via social-media channels. Keep engagement strong.

Event Apps 111

Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Endless Events

APRIL 15, 2020

There’s no point in explaining all the pros of embedding a social media strategy in your virtual event promotion. Refrain from putting all of your eggs in a single basket and develop a holistic social media strategy that includes graphics that can be shared in several different channels and increase visibility and engagement.

Virtual Events 229

Virtual Events Promotion Social Media Events 229

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Increase your presence on social media. social media wall). Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. Think of ways you can join forces with your sponsors and have the attendees interact with both your products at the same time. Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning.

Marketing 296

Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

The highlights or the recap of the experience can easily be compiled and shared on your social media channels, within blog posts, landing pages, or even webinars. If you listen closely, every Social Media Manager within a 500-mile radius has sighed in joyous relief. Put Your Videos Out There. Well, you can do it too!

Events 316

Events Virtual Events Social Media Audience 316

Endless Events

JULY 12, 2018

Using event apps and social media to measure engagement. Shortly, we’ll be looking at using apps, social media and surveys as tools to measure your attendee engagement as a more subjective means of how to measure event marketing success. Were event sponsors satisfied and are they committing to a continued relationship?

Event Marketing 272

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 272

Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Applying for sponsorship is just the first step; after that comes nurturing and cultivating the relationship so you have a sponsor that you can work with long-term and for subsequent projects. How and where the sponsoring company will be promoted. That is, whatever the sponsor is asking for in return, give that and then some.

Sponsors 119

Sponsors Proposal Events Promotion 119

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

Organization 91

Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Speaker fees . A branded, in-app event experience can increase brand equity, drive attendee engagement, grow your event community, and help sponsors engage with their audience more effectively. Want to encourage networking and contact sharing between attendees and sponsors? Source : Social Media Marketing World.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98