Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6%

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

While it’s important to emphasize that no event is risk-free, event planners can implement many safety processes that ensure the safety of their attendees, exhibitors, and staff. It’s important for the attendees to follow the guidelines outside the venue as well – be it in airplanes or hotels. Take it outdoors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And almost a third were new since 2021. Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% 71% of event decision makers say that it’s difficult to make virtual events accurately mimic the IRL experience, with 2 in 3 (67%) feeling it’s difficult to articulate a brand narrative through virtual events ( BlueJeans and Forrester , 2021).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. The addition of a virtual option allows for dramatically higher registration rates, which can help build a marketing funnel.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, Freeman has studied how attendee sentiments have shifted. A Freeman attendee profile conducted in October 2021 polled more than 5,400 respondents across widespread industries. There were several key findings from this research: Point 1: Delta shook attendee confidence. The Strategy.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

Let’s discuss how you can write the perfect invitation email for your virtual event to drive more registrations in 2021. In fact, Small Business Trends , estimates that almost half, 47 percent of recipients, judge whether to open the email based on the subject line alone. Make it Easy for Attendees to Check-In/Out.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference . HFTP Club Summit. Mountain Travel Symposium.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Insights resource Crunchbase estimated that in 2020 and 2021, more than $1.5 The attendee experience has to be seamless. Time for a confession.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? But it won’t be.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2021

The RCPA have been developing tools to educate event attendees on what to expect at a hybrid event; what are some of the most common questions or feedback you receive from attendees/exhibitors regarding the hybrid experience? It was then scheduled for February 2021 at the Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 24, 2023

This list features event invitation email examples that show what goes into turning invites into attendees. That said, email marketing success is possible when you craft an email around a goal, such as generating event registrations or downloading a new piece of content. Key takeaway: Not every event email has to point to registration.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Attendees listen to a session during PCMA EduCon 2022 in early June. Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discussed the challenges of attracting attendees to their events. We started coming back with in-person events as of April 2021 and have steadily increased the number of events and audience sizes since then.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

To illustrate, we asked ChatGPT: How can you help me plan and market an event that brings ice cream makers together to discuss the latest industry trends and newest flavor innovations? Choose a suitable venue and date: Select a venue that is easily accessible and can accommodate the expected number of attendees. Got writer’s block?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

That was nearly identical to the percentage — 93 percent — who chose that response when Kenes Group, a Geneva, Switzerland–based professional conference organizer, surveyed HCP virtual-event attendees in 2020. You can download the 2021 Kenes Group white paper here. See our Kenes Group 2020 survey story here.).

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The 2021 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) annual congress was all virtual and hosted from Philadelphia. The organization settled on a simulive event that was complimentary for attendees. Approximately 18,000 attendees registered and the event hosted 12,500 unique users. Lisa Astorga.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reed outlined the approach the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting, held Dec. For the 2021 event, the registration price for face to face and digital was the same, and the event produced equivalent content for both audiences. Our audience really has grown to expect choices and the hybrid event is the ultimate choice.”. Data Driven.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The two-part CEMA webinar series, “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After,” reviewed what worked and what didn’t at Workiva’s Amplify virtual events. In that same spirit, I tuned in to the two-part CEMA webinar series , “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After.”

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Aesthetic Society required all attendees — whether vaccinated or not — to wear masks. According to Dykema, this pricing model had several benefits for attendees as well her organization. Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB).

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. Event accessibility should extend to every aspect of an attendee’s experience — including those beyond your meeting’s walls. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Databricks co-founder and CEO Ali Ghodsi opens the virtual Data + AI Summit North America 2021, showing its platform. Because of the diverse professions and number of online attendees, it was important to Seabloom to find new ways to connect them with the content and each other. Debbie Seabloom. “I So, nothing was really ‘broken.’

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Why not engage your event attendees using experiential marketing strategies that trigger the same kind of memories and emotions? It’s important to evaluate how you engage with your attendees and find out what inspires and moves them. Engage Event Attendees’ Senses Creatively & Uniquely. Interactivity.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

More than 700 companies exhibited at HIMSS’ 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, just more than half the number they typically see at their annual conference. In the end, the conference drew more than 700 exhibitors and close to 19,000 in-person attendees, with almost as many attending online. 25,043 total registrations.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Held in late February 2020 in Orlando and attracting 17,000 attendees, Global Pet Expo “snuck right in” before the pandemic shut everything down, said Christopher Bonifati, CEM, director of attendee services at the American Pet Products Association (APPA), which co-produces the event. In-Person Application. Data Insights.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 2, 2024

This follows Forrester’s pioneering steps in introducing its first Forrester Wave™ for event tech in 2021, with a new analysis in 2023. Bizzabo’s 2021 acquisition of Klik, a cutting-edge wearable event technology for enhancing in-person interactions, is a prime example. Our evolution didn’t stop there.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In the August COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, planners who seek attendee gender pronoun preferences said they collect the information to use on event name badges. Nearly nine out of 10 planners responding to the August COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard said they do not ask registrants to identify their gender with non-binary response options.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The American Headache Society has seen encouraging results from its Plenary Pals program — not only does the initiative help first-time attendees feel more welcome at its annual event, they also feel more connected to the association as a whole. For attendees who participate virtually, the society coordinates matchups as well.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

After finding success with its first-ever hybrid annual meeting in 2021 (above), The Aesthetic Society continues to use the format. However, she also sees a new hurdle in front of that goal — long visa wait times for international attendees. This is one in a series of stories from the January/February issue of Convene.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

A user conference is designed to excite and educate clients and prospects on your product’s latest features, your company’s future roadmap, and industry trends. We use our online community to provide opportunities for attendees to start getting to know other users, asking questions, suggesting things for the event.

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IT&CM Events

AUGUST 18, 2021

Planners will also need to prepare for new formats , and those that can deliver a comprehensive, well-rounded experience will be able to draw more online attendees, or in-person registrations.“Although “Being responsive to RFPs with short turnaround times will put you in good stead with prospective clients.”.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

25-28, 2021 in Boston — the first time the annual event was held in person in nearly two years. To enter the conference, attendees had to provide their ACEP21 Express Check-In Barcode (which could be stored in Apple Wallet) as well as use the CLEAR Health Pass app to complete a daily health screening and upload their proof of vaccination.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our annual Outlook and actionable To-Do’s might not draw as much interest as election forecasts, fashion trends, and love predictions for Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce – but they are nonetheless Brightspot’s #1 attended webinars. Flexibility in scheduling and content delivery will be necessary.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 9, 2021

These two trips show that there are important planning steps to consider, but the on-site experience for attendees is still very similar. Although American’s are ready to travel, corporate travel is taking a more cautious approach and is projected to recover in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. HOTEL AND DMC ASSESSMENT.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2024

FLOCC’s first edition — a second is planned for August 2024 in Coral Gables — drew close to 150 attendees, mostly from Florida-based DMOs, attractions, events, hotels, and marketing agencies. We cannot control the microphone, but we can take measures to keep our attendees safe. Troutman said.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 10, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hybrid events were a lifesaver in 2020 and will continue throughout 2021. This trend towards onsite meetings is excellent news for businesses in all industries. Informing attendees about what they need to know before traveling. Doing so will reassure attendees who may feel anxiety.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. Despite a decrease in registrations, this planner met their contract room block minimum and felt this was due to the fact the hotel was really the only one around, so attendees were not able to book outside of the block. Watch CL22 Sessions.

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