Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Two forces driving innovation are (1) the demand for something new and interesting, and (2) the shift from tech designed for the event organizer to tech designed for the audience experience. This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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Healthcare Technology Technology Panel 221

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution.

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Meeting Platform Vendor Networking 246

Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Measuring audience engagement. Why Make the Effort to Measure Audience Engagement? If attendees are enjoying an event, they’re not only engaged, they want to participate.

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Audience Social Media Media Events 134

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

There are different ways in which you can achieve your event goals and objectives, not to mention each event has a distinct set of attendees and stakeholders. Depending on your event, you might be interested in measuring attendee satisfaction, gross revenue, sponsorship satisfaction, NPS, or session analytics. Two birds with one stone!

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence for your event is crucial in reaching out to a wider audience and boosting attendance. With the rise of event promotion websites and the increasing number of features, it’s easier than ever to showcase your event in a way that will attract and engage potential attendees.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. “ “We use the platform for all our events (virtual, hybrid and in-person) from anything of 30 – 2k attendees.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 116

Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. Not only will this give attendees more networking opportunities, but it’s also a great way to build a community around your event and brand. It’s no wonder why 87.8%

Event Planning 177

Event Planning Automation Social Media Panel 177

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

The directive was meant to be an inspiration for attendees and a mandate to lead by example for PCMA, according to Sherrif Karamat, president and CEO of Professional Convention Management Association. It just made sense this audience would find their perspective interesting,” he said.

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Trade Show Regulations Automation Platform 246

MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

It will also conduct data-driven matchmaking between attendees and exhibitors/sponsors, and then predict attendee-engagement levels for educational sessions, networking events, and exhibit-hall experiences. After beta testing concludes, the Eventcombo product will likely be available to organizations sometime in Q3 2023.

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Management Sponsors Automation Logistics 103

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

An event isn’t just a one-time thing that begins when the spotlight shines and ends when attendees return home. Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount.

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Attendee Social Media Events Event Planning 52

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

this year’s disruptors were largely positive for event marketers — like AI and new audiences with changing values. As we plan for 2024, mdg’s team of experts is resolving to make the most of the new trends and technologies that will help us identify, reach, and attract new audiences to trade shows and conferences. “I

Event Marketing 72

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 72

Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As brands search for innovative ways to interact with their audiences, SMS for events and retail experiences has emerged as one of the main channels for high customer engagement. When making a booking request, customers can receive automated SMS responses guiding them through the steps to confirm a suitable date and time.

Retail 118

Retail Communications Communications Automation 118

Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What’s more, today’s attendees have high expectations. You’ll discover: Sure-fire tips for packages to endear your sponsors to attendees Innovative tools that make it easy for prospective partners to say YES! Sponsors will level up brand visibility and support attendee priorities to reduce waste. Forget plastic, too.

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Sponsors Prospect Automation Trade Show 59

Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Businesses are increasingly realizing that gamification can help to engage and motivate attendees, making events more memorable and impactful. By adding game-like elements to events, such as challenges, rewards, and competition, organizers can create an immersive, interactive experience that encourages participation and collaboration.

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Networking Event Apps Trends Events 130

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Since event registration is the first point of contact for your attendees, we think it’s important to make the best of it! And they want to know that ASAP – when attendees register. Browsing is limited.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

The difference between AI and most technology like social media is that it doesn’t put distance between people,” he said. BeeDone Turns “boring” tasks into little games, offering rewards for actions Keeps track of habits Option for Task Roulette Any.do Transcribes while extracting data like currencies, prices, people or places Fireflies.ai

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Events Technology Technology Meeting 278

Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Measuring audience engagement. Why Make the Effort to Measure Audience Engagement? If attendees are enjoying an event, they’re not only engaged, they want to participate.

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Audience Social Media Media Events 92

Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

Through effective event branding, companies can communicate their values, mission, and vision to their target audience while providing them with an immersive experience that resonates with their brand. With the right level of customization and attention to detail, you can offer an unforgettable event that will leave attendees wanting more.

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Social Media Website Audience Events 130

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports.

Registration 118

Registration Online Automation Platform 118

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

EVA’s AI-powered platform provides powerful data insights that business event organizers can use for planning or reporting. EVA tackles that tough part, turning data into dashboards and giving business event organizers the benefit of being able to quickly and easily understand how their meeting is performing. The second-best part?

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Platform Sponsors Registration Trade Show 98

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

It also involves creating a unique experience that attendees will never forget. For instance, could you give a one-of-a-kind travel experience to your audience without them leaving their seats? Watch our webinar on how to maximize audience engagement if you want your next event to be truly memorable. Venue Sourcing 101.

Events 233

Events Automation Venue Certification 233

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 organizers say their event management software played a major role in the success of their most recent conference 62.9%

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. “ “We use the platform for all our events (virtual, hybrid and in-person) from anything of 30 – 2k attendees.

Event Technology 69

Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

By tracking attendee data, you can gain valuable insights into your audience, identify areas of improvement, and make better decisions about future events. Attendance tracking software is purpose-built technology to help event teams understand the attendee experience and journey.

Registration 52

Registration Automation Vendor Attendee 52

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Clarify Your Audience Many event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature. To do this, organizers should research their target audience, using surveys and interviews to gain deeper insights about what appeals to them and how they would like to be engaged.

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Location Venue Insurance Regulations 130

Gavel International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s no wonder artificial intelligence (AI) offers competitive advantages to organizations especially in today’s rapidly changing landscape. 1 ) Here are some strategies to help your organization streamline marketing and sales efforts, enhance customer engagement, and stay competitive using AI.

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Marketing Marketing Automation Social Media 52

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Clarify Your Audience Many corporate event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature. When it comes to corporate event planning, the audience’s financial capability will play a significant role in terms of what can or cannot be afforded.

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Venue Insurance Contracts Contracts 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

While the value of live events are uncontested, when it comes to spreading the word about live events to attract attendees, your brand has several digital options. You have traditional advertising, paid search, organic search, social media, content marketing, and email marketing to promote events at your disposal. I’m glad you asked.

Promotion 214

Promotion Marketing Marketing Automation 214

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2023

AI is rapidly transforming the events industry, with event planners using AI to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and generative AI to create marketing and session description copy. To understand which areas of the show floor are more popular than others for various attendee badges? A profile of which exhibitors are downgrading?

Automation 75

Automation Events Planner Training 75

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What kind of engaging experiences will you offer your attendees to make it worth their while?

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Virtual Events Events Platform Audience 98

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If an event organizer using an AI chatbot can “give you value in the form of instant answers or information, [it] builds trust,” said Chuck Elias, CEO of 42Chat. Unlike email, text has a 98-percent read rate and AI chatbots allow attendees to get information exactly when they want and need it, he said.

Automation 59

Automation Registration Attendee Organization 59

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

In July, Evolio Marketing and Lippman Connects published “Attendee Acquisition and Event Marketing Survey Report,” offering a glimpse into what 89 event marketers have on their minds and on their drawing boards as the pandemic wears on. Only one in 10 plan to cut back on the number of physical events they will hold. Biggest Takeaways.

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Virtual Events 98

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

If you look at the event marketing stats , organizations are investing more so than ever on these platforms. But the explosion of options has given rise to a new challenge: Which event management software is the best for your organization? Does the platform in question integrate with marketing automation or CRM platforms?

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Management Platform Event Apps Automation 280

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Organizers will develop the confidence needed in this rapidly evolving field, positioning themselves as competent early adopters and leaders in their roles. By demystifying these technologies, we empower event organizers to seamlessly incorporate AI into every facet of event planning, marketing, and execution.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Telecommunications Logistics Regulations 52

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. Fundraising is on the rise worldwide.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Event Registration This guide will teach you how to create a successful event registration strategy and help you deliver the best registration experience for your attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. It is how event professionals secure attendees and thus how you secure potential revenue.

Registration 40

Registration Social Media Event Apps Website 40

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. More than 50 attendees. What is risk management in event planning?

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Management Automation Communications Communications 97