Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2018

Webinar live date: August 14, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Webinar live date: August 14, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. How event tech can create personal experiences for attendees. What data you need to power personalization.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2018

Today the iconic Hugh Forrest of SXSW joins us to discuss everything an event planner would want to know about the event. We will discuss how the South by Southwest Interactive Festival turned into the event it is today. How they work with sponsors and brand activations. Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings.

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2018

INBOUND is arguably one of the most-watched, must-attend events in our current times. The event continues to attract an incredible audience around brilliant programming and content. The speaker line up is buzzworthy and has included in the past huge names such as Michelle Obama and John Cena. Everyone wants to go.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We predicted a trend for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show its potential in 2018, and now we’re anticipating its dominance in the years to come. Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Perks of chatbots for event planners. Event team support. Do chatbots rule?

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

As an event planner, you’re probably well-versed in using mindfulness to help cope with the stress that often comes with the job. But, have you ever considered how mindfulness could be used to help event participants who often experience information overload? That turn is pushback against the tendency to use more tech.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

We’re seeing a 2018 event trend for creating a personalized event experience. That means understanding what the individual (or attendee profile) wants and tailoring aspects of the event to suit them, rather than the general crowd. Looking up speaker information to determine the best fit. Why this trend?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event Automation. Saves Planners Time. Time and time again event profs have found themselves on the list for most stressful jobs. In fact, CareerCast listed Event Coordinators as the 5th most stressful jobs of 2018. In fact, event technology can not only reduce stress but increase planners’ productivity by 27%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. Gone are the days of static schedules that shuffle through speaker after speaker while attendees remain seated.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

The average number of sessions per virtual event is 12 ( Bizzabo , 2020). 14% of virtual event sessions are a larger keynote format ( Bizzabo , 2020). 62% of virtual events are single-day events ( Bizzabo , 2020). of event marketers work with a production services company to help execute virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So much so that 80% of meeting planners report their jobs involve more experience creation than they did just two to five years ago. Today, the best events are those that attendees feel they have to Tweet or post on Instagram about, and the success of an event lies largely on whether or not they deem it worthy to share.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Daphne Hoppenot is an entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience building local search technology. Most recently, she founded The Vendry , a community-driven marketplace that helps connect corporate event planners with venues and vendors for their events. Senior Director, Creative Technology, Cramer.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Whova Established in 2013 by Yuanyuan (YY) Zhou, a Chinese-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, Whova is an event management and networking platform designed to enhance the attendee experience and streamline event organization. In 2018, the company marked a significant milestone by going public on the New York Stock Exchange.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Attending Urban Future event A prime example of Stuttgart’s green transformation is the Urban Future event I attended last June. I listened to speakers discuss efforts to make the city livelier for its residents. For event planners, the museum offers major advantages for hosting events.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Meanwhile, late in 2018, CBRE forecasted that hotel supply would peak at 2% gain, stabilizing to 1.9

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