Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Keeping visual and audio recordings of events, or live streaming them, is a great way to offer alternative methods for viewing event content without having to create new, virtual-specific talks, panels or seminars, while ensuring ticket sales aren’t heavily impacted. Digitize as Much as Possible.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. And in fact, I would project that B2B is dead.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It’s not just that technology appeals to our attendees. The Benefits Of Event Technology & Effective Communication. Technology has enabled us to communicate with virtually anybody anywhere at any time – both in our personal as well as professional lives. Event technology solves many common event planning pain points.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Between enlightening presentations, sessions with expert panels and bustling networking receptions, the 200 CMPs in attendance—about 70% of them planners and 30% on the supplier side—left with a treasure trove of knowledge around today’s highest-stakes industry topics, plus a wealth of new connections.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. Sessions can live on the very same event platform attendees used during the event, but when recorded on Zoom, planners need to find someplace to store it and deliver it to their audiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Attendees and event leaders are ready and hungry for something new, exciting, memorable, and shareable, and the demand for event innovation is rumbling beneath the surface. 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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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

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. Every event planner wants community, but you need to match the right types of people together to form that community — and that’s no small feat. It’s a win for everyone.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran. “It

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Keeping visual and audio recordings of events, or live streaming them, is a great way to offer alternative methods for viewing event content without having to create new, virtual-specific talks, panels or seminars, while ensuring ticket sales aren’t heavily impacted. Digitize as Much as Possible.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Master moderator Brad Weaber led panels of planners, partners and destination experts through real-world case studies to highlight best practices for finding win-win solutions and adding value to the meeting, community and planet. Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas communications agency, suggested rethinking the players.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether attendees want to be better at business, learn more about experience design or how to plan events that are kinder to our planet, they will find the personal and professional development they need. And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

According to a December white paper from event-production firm Encore, even if attendees test extremely well for content absorption while at a meeting, more than half of their learning is lost two days after the conference, and as much as 90 percent is lost after just one week.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Cat-Wells suggested that hiring people who understand the needs of disabled attendees will go a long way in improving accessibility. The biggest frustration that stems from situations like these is some organizers aren’t willing to communicate or have a dialog when they are approached in an educational way. “I Be Open to Change.

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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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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over 80 students fill positions in marketing, communications, PR, legal, finance, administration, content, brands and so on and work on this event almost full time and voluntarily, for which they receive study credits. This role plays a vital part in coordinating communication among all teams. I travelled to St.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2021

Will, Thuy, and Nick revisit PCMA EduCon 2021 and share three different perspectives: one of a co-host, one of a virtual attendee, and one of an educated outside observer. ” Thuy was also a part of the PCMA EduCon 2021, as an attendee. ” She appreciates that Will gave shout-outs to the digital attendees while on the stage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

So, putting line staff in medical practices next to leaders created a dissonance with our attendees, and in the content and discussions we were fostering resonated with some but not with others, and vice versa. It’s more of a facilitated dialogue between members and attendees of the show, as opposed to the lecture.”

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As this was IMEX’s first live show since the pandemic began, several steps were taken—based on science and current regulations—to ensure attendee safety and comfort. There was also a vaccine mandate, and IMEX used two apps to facilitate proof of vaccination (Clear for US nationals and Safe Expo for international attendees).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

The session features Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of data solutions at Freeman ; Gus Vonderheide, vice president of global sales at Hyatt ; Rose Horcher, CMM, CMP, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago ; and Jessica Malaty Rivera, epidemiologist and science communications lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Some of the most impactful changes were brought by smartphones; they have changed the way we communicate, network, and meet new people. ” The second one is the ability to communicate with clients. ” The second one is the ability to communicate with clients. How Did Smartphones Change The Events Industry?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2024

Part four of our feature on pre- and post-event strategies for year-round impact Peer-to-peer mentorship programs that begin in-person at a conference and continue throughout the year can have big benefits for both attendees and the host organization. Establish clear guidelines for communication, goal setting, and accountability.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Ineffective Marketing and Promotion An event cannot succeed without attendees; people won’t come if they don’t know about the event or aren’t sufficiently persuaded of its value. Ignoring Attendee Feedback Past events can offer invaluable insights into what works and what doesn’t, but only if this feedback is collected and considered.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences The paper begins with a critique of traditional conferences that will be familiar to regular readers of this blog: one-sided communication, high costs, environmental impact, and time away from other obligations. A right-sized event allows for meaningful networking without overwhelming attendees.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2022

At least one show lets attendees step to the microphone on the final day to offer their unvarnished opinions to planners sitting on the stage. From the stage, David Glanzer, chief communications and strategy officer for the convention, said that the two-year hiatus made things “a little rougher than they have been in the past.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

You can get hyper-creative with custom floor plans and put your own spin on it, or have a map that helps attendees maneuver around an event as you would if it were in person,” Amy says. Managing speakers, volunteers, and attendees, while on a tight schedule. That allows me to focus on the best thing for our attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group , reported that with less than two weeks to opening doors, nearly 3,000 hosted buyers are now confirmed from across North America and the rest of the world, plus many hundreds of attendee buyers, largely from the USA. Steve Sisolak granted an exception because attendees must all be fully vaccinated.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

It makes sense to make your events more theatrical to enhance the attendee experience. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Brittney Lanni of O’Keefe Communications, LLC ( @OKeefeComMD ). So how do you make your events more theatrical? You are in luck! Subscribe via iTunes: Video & Audio or Audio Only.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 6, 2024

Is it the audience size, the quality of attendees, unique content, or networking opportunities? Gather audience insights: Use surveys, social media analytics, and attendee feedback to gather detailed information about your audience. Identify your event’s unique selling points (USPs): What makes your event stand out?

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Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

A contacts module to manage your attendees with the option to create tags and send out email follow-ups. By giving marketers and companies more control of their online events, Eventtia helps them to promote their brand, interact with leads, and strengthen their community. And with simultaneous online sessions you can do exactly that.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. in the world. So, we want to reach all corners of the U.S., if not the world,” he added.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the fast-paced world of event planning, seizing the attention of your attendees requires more than just an ordinary venue—it demands an experience that transcends the mundane. Understanding event boundaries, obtaining necessary permits, and clearly communicating these restrictions to attendees are crucial steps.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Cvent has shared the preliminary list of MICE associations and membership groups that will participate in The BIG Community Conversation panel on Thursday 6 October at the company’s annual conference; Cvent CONNECT Europe. More than 2,300 industry professionals have registered for the multi-day hybrid experience.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 19, 2023

As part of the program, Sabre hosted an insightful panel discussion titled “The Main Trends Impacting Travel in 2023 and Beyond,” featuring prominent industry experts from dnata and Wego, who shared valuable insights into the current and future landscape of the travel industry.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Innovation: Launch, companies ready to unveil new, breakthrough and market-changing innovation will present it live onstage to more than 1,300 attendees. At Phocuswright, we make it our mission to not only showcase these companies, but to also make them available for the audience to network with.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

12–16, 2023 Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York, New York Attendees: 850 Exhibitors: 57 Website: ghsa.org Only around a decade after an interstate highway system was proposed in 1956, the U.S. Governors Highway Safety Association 2023 Annual Meeting Date: Aug. Safety for All The U.S.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. Get to know your ideal audience so that you can create a laser-focused presentation targeted at future webinar attendees. What are the goals of event attendees? What problems or challenges are attendees facing?

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