Cort

MARCH 26, 2021

For most organizations, fundraising season is a nickname that’s been given to the last few months at the end of the year when most annual donations are made. For these same organizations, this period of time can be make or break. What did change is the way these organizations hold their auctions. Virtual Auctions .

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

It’s late January in 2021. Like everywhere, we in Australia have been hit hard by the pandemic, especially those of us who organize meetings for a living. ICMSA, one of the oldest and most established professional conference organizer in the country, has proven that over the past 16 months, we’re also one of the smartest.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. One final disclaimer before we dive in: this is not sponsored content ; no event platform paid to be featured on this list. Always schedule a demo with your desired event platform before moving forward with it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. By the fall of 2021, a lot of Joanna Pineda’ global clients were saying they were done with virtual. The Back-up Plan.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. Taylor continues, “I also wish planners would involve destination marketing organizations more.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Very little thought went into the virtual audience’s experience, their ability to network amongst themselves and the other attendees, the quality of the stream, and the way content was delivered. The main hub venue will act as the primary stage which will be the home base to the majority of presenters and leaders of an organization.

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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% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2021

Last Saturday, he had his first 2021 live event experience when he went to a 15,000-person music festival in Arizona. Will’s First 2021 Live Event Experience. Will event organizers need them, though? “There are a lot of people wondering why they are organizing it, thinking it’s going to be a disaster.”

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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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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many organizations have been embracing events as an effective way to market their business and products/services. Attracting many attendees to an event won’t really bring too much value if they aren’t a good fit for the event, your business, and your sponsors. Better-quality attendees. What are their pain points?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

A well-crafted marketing plan for events will help you reach your target audience, generate interest in your event, and drive ticket sales. Do you want to generate leads, increase brand awareness, or educate your audience? Identify your target audience. Curious how to create a marketing plan for an event?

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. “As we look to 2021 from an engagement standpoint, we really have to think about doing things better. If you get that live engagement, it makes your sponsors happy and you can get more sponsored dollars.

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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. . However, sponsorship remains one of the biggest challenges for the most seasoned event organizers.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Courtesy of ASA) Convene editors reached out to a handful of organizations to see how they are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies. That’s what we tried to do in 2020 and to an extent in 2021, because we didn’t know where to stop.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Will the event require sponsors?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Both types of audiences can talk to each other.” And of course, on the event organizer side, you’re not paying for catering in the case of a virtual event. So there can be a big range based on the needs of your audience, how many people are involved, what production level you want. Our sponsors love it.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Fan seating at Petco Park in San Diego serves as session seating for attendees of Warrior West 2021, a military resource and training expo. The event, Warrior West 2021 — a military and first responder resource and training expo organized by military gear and tactical equipment company ADS, Inc. — Photos by Daniel Snyder.

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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.” Leverage your network.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The third annual corporate-events research report from Germany-based meetings organization In-House Corporate Events (ICE) in conjunction with Cvent revealed several interesting trends as corporate-meeting departments coordinate events for 2022.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

However, it’s also clear that the industry is in a better position to ride out a Covid surge without the full-scale disruption that plagued much of 2020 and 2021. Not surprisingly, the uncertainty has led to recent event postponements and cancellations. Here are four reasons the meetings industry is more resilient than ever.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Advancements in technology and the global pandemic situations throughout 2020 and 2021 have pushed the popularity of virtual events all around the world. This is where a hybrid event comes in so both event organizers and attendees can get the best of both worlds. How To Decide Between Live-First and Virtual First?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. 2, zero hunger, as a key element of its 2021 event, held July 19-23. Courtesy UN).

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MPI

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A memorable event, she says, resonates on a personal level with the audience. “It combines thought-provoking content with engaging storytelling, interactive elements that involve the audience and practical takeaways that attendees can apply in their own lives,” Culberson says. Sponsored by She’s a princess.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

These events — which can be held in person or as hybrid and virtual events — typically cater to external audiences and enable attendees to network with other like-minded individuals who use the same products as loyally as they do. Consider sponsors and vendors. Tips for User Conference Planning. Pick a smart location.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

When it comes to event technology, it’s no secret that many event organizers feel the struggle — according to recent research conducted by Skift Meetings , about only a little more than half of event professionals “consider themselves comfortable or savvy with virtual event tech.”. said Allie Magyar, chief product officer of Notified.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Forrester is a leading global research and advisory firm providing insights for organizations and businesses worldwide. In Bizzabo’s vendor profile, the Forrester report recognized Bizzabo’s “superior roadmap and vision that includes continued expansion of its wearable tech capabilities and building new ways to connect audiences.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). a way for companies to track their greenhouse gas emissions—to help organizations accelerate their own journeys to net zero emissions. “In

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. Better engagement rate.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In February 2021, less than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Hilarity for Charity — the nonprofit led by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen and dedicated to support families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and to promote brain-health advocacy and education — organized its first-ever CareCon to honor and connect family caregivers.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Americans spent about a third of their waking hours on mobile devices, according to a 2021 report , and that time has probably increased since then. To deliver the best attendee experience possible, event professionals need to prioritize finding the best mobile event app to suit their audience. What is a mobile event app?

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Americans spent about a third of their waking hours on mobile devices, according to a 2021 report , and that time has probably increased since then. To deliver the best attendee experience possible, event professionals need to prioritize finding the best mobile event app to suit their audience. What is a mobile event app?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

That exercise “completely changed the way” Global Pet Expo “scored” its leads for its fully digital event in 2021, he said. We simply focused on a solution that drove more of the right audience so their exhibitors and sponsors achieved the right mix of buyers on the show floor.”. Data Insights.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. The basic approach of organizing a hybrid event is to live stream a virtual event via a virtual event platform (i.e.,

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 24, 2023

Looking ahead to the dynamic landscape of 2024, event marketing stands as an essential pillar for event organizers seeking genuine connections with their audiences. These goals include increasing brand awareness, engaging with target audiences, generating leads, and fostering customer loyalty.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today in 2021, events are no longer solely about in-person, live events like trade shows, conferences, and music concerts. So, sometimes it’s a dilemma for event organizers whether to host a virtual or live event, but a potential solution is to host a hybrid event instead. What unique value can you provide your audience?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 26, 2020

At the beginning of March, we published an in-depth guide on what event organizers need to know about COVID-19. In this guide we covered how event organizers can and have adapted their event strategies to COVID-19. Being a non-profit, the event especially relies on sponsors to make their event possible.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

But my organization produced our first online conference and it was well-received by attendees. Successful virtual events that are driving sponsor revenue. Producing high-quality virtual events and keeping sponsors. Pivoting to successfully host virtual events, delivering a quality experience to our audience.

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