Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

The improv spark this event was based on was a completely new approach for Maritz. We initially took a traditional approach and considered keynote speakers, but quickly decided we needed the community to focus on solving problems together.”. The result: themes of People First, Business of Events, and Creating Next& Experiences.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

The report highlighted the Diversity in Design (DID) Collaborative , a consortium of big-name brands that Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer wrote about in 2022. I can’t leave this trend without bringing up an elephant in the conference center, so to speak: Events that are “painfully short of any speakers outside of white men.”

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. What is a Hybrid Event?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Even still, our survey found that 68% of event organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next onsite event. PCMA research uncovered similar findings: One of two event planners planned hybrid events so attendees could attend according to their preferences. Events have never been more critical.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Why Event Technology Matters.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Since she’s got such a wide range of knowledge, Karmen thought it would be a great idea to pick her brain about the best event planning tips for 2022. People want to stay connected not just during an event, but between events. ” Event Planning Tips 2022: Let’s Talk ROI.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 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. Meeting organizers often make blanket assumptions about the accessibility services that participants, including speakers, will need, Evans said.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

.” While “value” could be the revenue generated from registrations, it could also include sponsorships and partnerships, leads added to the sales pipeline, the number of people who attended the event, the satisfaction of attendees, and more. What do you choose? ?

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. Event sponsorships can include in-kind contributions (e.g.,

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While hybrid events have been relatively popular in the past half-decade or so, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 global pandemic has further accelerated its popularity throughout 2020 and 2022. Are you currently looking to plan your first hybrid event, but don’t know where to start? Why Should You Host a Hybrid Event?

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

The latest solutions not only make events easier to plan, manage, and measure. They also help you engage attendees, gain customer insights, drive revenue, and more. This article explains how to make the most of event technology in 2023. What Is Event Technology? Can the platform personalize the attendee experience?

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

While it is exciting to resume in-person meetings, virtual and hybrid events remain critical. According to the Skift Meetings 2022 State of Business Events , 64 percent of event professionals offer a virtual component for their major events. However, online events can present challenges.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When the National Speakers Association (NSA) hosted a hybrid Winter Workshop earlier this year, it looked different than in years past. “We We ran our event like a TV show with a live studio audience,” said Candice York, NSA’s manager of operations. The majority of the speakers presented live at the in-person event.

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