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Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

Convene by PCMA

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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Speaker Trends for This Year’s Business Events

MeetingsNet

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Cvent Connect 2023: ‘Streamline’ Is the Keyword

Smart Meetings

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. Will recommendations around sessions and speakers and people that you should meet get smarter and more personalized?

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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

Smart Meetings

Michelle Poler, author of “Hello Fears” and keynote speaker, suggested moving toward the things that scare us because in that direction lies growth. What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration.

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Rethinking Early-Bird Pricing — and Other Time-Honored Registration Strategies

Convene by PCMA

While last-minute registrations spiked during the COVID years, that challenge hasn’t resolved itself. According to the report, among sectors “we might think of as being comprised of rule-followers (think: teachers, doctors, and legal or financial professionals), late registrations are less common.”

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Event Registration: Everything You Need To Know About Ticketing for Events

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Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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9 Event Registration Landing Pages That Convert Attendees

Bizzaboo

To achieve event success and prove ROI, one of the first — and most crucial — steps is creating a registration landing page. Your event registration page is your sales pitch to potential attendees. A poorly designed or confusing registration page can lead to decreased attendance and, ultimately, a loss of revenue.