Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

When asked why they sacrificed their time to attend these events, time that could be given to family or work, respondents cited two common reasons: professional development and networking. As part of this survey, attendees were asked how much of the overall event experience they attribute to networking.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. My advice for planners is to look for a solution with the breadth to support lots of different use cases,” he said.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Webinar live date: July 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. While most planners are becoming savvy in terms of what and how much to order, Wi-Fi is still largely uncomfortable to negotiate for and manage onsite. Sponsored by: Register for the webinar below:

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rising costs — for food and beverage, AV and production, and speakers/entertainment — are challenging planners who want to meet attendee expectations at their events. First, the bad news: Full-year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be around 10 percent below 2019. Eliminate the livestreaming of sessions.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. Data protection is always on event planners’ minds. We must protect the personal data of our guests, exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

This year’s ticket count is a significant jump from the 25,711 who attended the last in-person Collision, also in Toronto, in 2019. The proof is in the numbers — a 38% increase over the last in-person show — making the networking opportunities that Collision is known for even more widespread. Event Tech Supports the Experience.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. Business event professionals are in a unique position to leverage change through our networks, which extend to nearly every profession and industry in the world.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Event planners who have been out of work for two years can now be back on the road doing what they love and taking their creativity to the next level. Further, it seems that networking is extremely important so we need to make sure, as event planners, that we give ample time for the people that are coming together now after two years.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. With the rise of virtual conferences and the influx of in-person events, one thing is sure: growth and scalability will rely on event sponsors. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

. “Whether that’s independent small business owners, women, association planners, we’ve created these individual communities within the umbrella of MPI. Because NPI has 18,000 members and you feel like you’re having a customized educational networking experience. And so there really isn’t a cost.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 29, 2022

Networking events. At the same time, attendees can network with other job seekers and many different employees. As every event planner knows too well, it’s only a matter of time before something goes wrong. In 2019, the NBA hosted a hackathon focused on business and basketball analytics. Hackathons. Competitions.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Business and event planners around the globe are raving about this year’s C2 Montreal conference. There were over 6,000 participants that attended the C2 Montreal event this year and although the 2018 event was at the end of May, the groundbreaking is already planning for the 2019 conference with the theme of tomorrow. Replicable.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its own products, Amazon is using the naming rights it secured for the stadium to honor a pledge it made in 2019 to reach net-zero carbon emissions as a company by 2040. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

PCMA research uncovered similar findings: One of two event planners planned hybrid events so attendees could attend according to their preferences. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. In 2019, 1.6 For all that the Asheville area offers corporate groups, where it really shines is in its outdoor spaces, where networking and mingling are enhanced by the city’s gorgeous landscape. . Asheville’s Outdoors.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. Building events since : 2019. And so naturally, the market followed. Albert’s Aha!

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

of event marketers believe it’s more difficult to provide networking opportunities at a virtual event ( Bizzabo , 2020). 13% of virtual attendees want to network with in-person attendees ( Bizzabo , 2021). of event marketers believe it’s more difficult to provide networking opportunities at a virtual event ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

wearable event technology) Choosing the best software for event planners can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Bizzabo offers powerful event intelligence features, including registration analytics, networking analytics, engagement analytics, and cross-event analytics.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

Brella is an all-in-one solution offering a suite of tools for handling various aspects of event management: creating websites, managing registrations, attendee tracking, facilitating networking, and more. These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Notable clients: Kia Motors, FX Networks, Puma, Fox Sports, Pepsi. Cárdenas Marketing Network, Inc. Look no further. Stamford, CT.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of event planners would only attend a physical event in-person if it was local ( EventMB , 2020) 55% of event organizers report that safety is the biggest obstacle for resuming in-person events ( EventMB , 2020) Virtual Event Statistics When the pandemic forced everyone into lockdown, 60% of event professionals pivoted to virtual events.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

Brella is an all-in-one solution offering a suite of tools for handling various aspects of event management: creating websites, managing registrations, attendee tracking, facilitating networking, and more. These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In fact, 58% of virtual attendees were willing to speak with any attendee, but 78% of in-person attendees only wanted to network with other in-person attendees. for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, speakers)? Will we offer paid or free tickets? Are we holding a one-day or multi-day event?

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Your success as the event planner relies on your ability to not only create a successful event, but also your ability to communicate that success to stakeholders based on shared performance indicators that show event ROI. Major cities use tax money to create these non-profits, which help connect events with venues at no cost to planners.

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Eventtia

JUNE 20, 2023

For event planners in today’s digital era, event management software has become an essential solution to help them plan, organize, and execute their events. Hopin: An Overview Hovin is a relatively new player in the event management software niche, having founded only in 2019 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? 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. Key Takeaway for Planners.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2023

Like, it’s a $700 ticket, requires me to not care for elders or kids, and requires that my employers sponsor the experience for me. Maybe everyone has to go back and run their show exactly how they did in 2019 to make changes. We haven’t even seen the best of what a true online networking experience can be,” continues Arianna.

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Generally, the vacation lasts from three to seven days and blends team-building activities, professional networking opportunities and free personal time to explore the destination. An in-house or outsourced corporate event planner is responsible for planning the logistics. It is often tied to company goals or top performers.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, Stuttgart has efficient road networks. For event planners, the museum offers major advantages for hosting events. The venue has all in house what event planners need, and with exclusive access to this museum it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. After 18 months of renovation, the venue reopened in 2020.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I was really excited to join this international jury, as it gave me a front row seat to see what some of the best corporate event planners are doing, but there was another reason. There was a lot of discussion among event planners, sharing failures, successes, lessons learned and best practices – a valuable peer-to-peer exchange.

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Social Tables

MARCH 19, 2019

Those and other nonprofit fundraising statistics point to an upward trend in giving for 2019 and beyond. In order to host a successful charity event, planners need to keep honing their business practices. The nice thing about using a networking dinner for your charity event idea is that it can be as formal or as casual as you like.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

” And so yeah there was a lot discussion going on and we’ve seen a lot of discussion going on in the planner community about how this is going to affect. And now here we are finally January 2019 where they’re announcing Encore Event Technologies. Oh my, God, did you see? Oh my, God, did you see?”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Solar energy isn’t the only way that Moscone has invested in environmental friendliness, explained Lynn Farzaroli , senior director of the Moscone expansion for San Francisco Travel Association, when the project was unveiled in 2019. The center also saves materials that would otherwise go to landfills.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

Most recently, she founded The Vendry , a community-driven marketplace that helps connect corporate event planners with venues and vendors for their events. She holds her CMP and participates in industry organizations, including CEMA , where she loves to network and share ideas. Allison Crooker.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Lopez and UN staff created a three-week-long virtual event held last spring, stripped of the social and networking events that usually accompany the conference and focused on moving negotiations forward. So, how do we go forward?’”. RELATED: Laura Lopez: Making ‘the Impossible Happen’.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2021

sponsors) to join the collaboration Email marketing management: built-in EMS allowing you to send targeted emails to prospective attendees Attendee management and tracking: managing your event guest list and tracking attendee activities during the event. Sponsorship management. Best event website builder platforms.

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PlannerWire

OCTOBER 10, 2019

eventprofshoutout #womenineventtech #MPI #WEC pic.twitter.com/4P5e6CS4NE — DAHLIA+ Agency (@DahliaElGazzar) June 15, 2019. I help meeting planners grow their event attendance with results-driven event marketing strategies. @StephanRachel meets @PlannerWire FOR THE FIRST TIME?? and @tessvis in da house!

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