MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable. There should be a plan B for everything.”

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING? Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Hubspot’s INBOUND is an excellent example of event marketing.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

Event engagement is the fuel that drives successful events. But attendees’ expectations have changed a lot during the past few years. So, what exactly are you doing to keep audiences immersed in your events? “ Engagement ” conveys an emotional involvement. At an event, engagement takes many forms.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! ” Virtual events, however, are a different matter. Technology is a lot more forgiving in person. It’s too much.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”. With Tess Vismale, award-winning Event Rescuer and founder and CEO of iSocialExecution Inc., the conversation focused on attendee questions about what we’ve learned, how to incorporate those lessons and where we need to keep evolving. Defining a Good Hybrid Event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Just like with an in-person event, defining the goals and objectives of your virtual event is a crucial step in planning. At this point, you’ll want to define why you’re putting together this event, and what you’re hoping to achieve. What will your brand and attendees get out of the experience?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

The biggest fear your attendee might have is simply getting lost in 500,000+ square feet of exhibit space, including a 67,000-seat dome, 28,000-square-foot ballroom, a 1,400-seat theater, and 80 meeting rooms. Your event app can quickly help attendees find their next educational track or workshop session.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. Simplify hybrid events. Capture the energy of live events.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. For starters, they help you offset rising event costs. What’s more, today’s attendees have high expectations. Attracting sponsors is more critical than ever.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What might be causing a virtual event to fall short on delivering high-impact connections? What it typically comes down to is a lack of education and a lack of the appropriate set up. Some attendees may not understand the mechanisms for connection within the virtual event platform. The second hurdle is opportunity.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. These are not just big video conferences, but actual events,” he said. Lawrence Coburn, CEO and co-founder of twine , compares the intricacies of designing an engaging event to construction in the real world. The future of events is changed.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

The Spring 2023 research compiles the views of corporate, association, academic, and third-party event planners from around the world. Another possible use for such seating: Breakouts that happen in the different sections of the general-session space and/or in parts of the prefunction space.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Is it to generate leads, foster networking, educate participants, launch a product, or something else? Strategic Execution Engagement Tactics: Encourage attendee engagement through networking activities, Q&A sessions, workshops, and interactive exhibits. need help with audio visual? Not sure what staff to have onsite?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

As we prepare for the next wave of in-person events, it’s important to note that although 96% of event marketers don’t believe that virtual events will ever replace in-person experiences, they believe this event format still has merit. The average number of sessions per virtual event is 12 ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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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

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

When you find an engaging conference speaker, you are finding someone that will connect with your attendees from the beginning to the end. Ensuring conference speakers are engaging will lead to audience engagement which creates loyal attendees. They should have a mesmerizing charisma that keeps the attendees hooked.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Unbearable, earth-scorching temperatures posing a threat to the environment also endanger the health of meeting attendees exposed to such extreme heat. However, the current conditions allow for similar events of extreme heatwaves every three years, ETH Zurich climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne said. Read More: Code Red!

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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.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

RIMS President and CEO Gary LaBranche films a video for RISKWORLD attendees after part of the event was canceled in early May due to an active shooter in Atlanta. The fear that an active-shooter situation could happen at his event has been at the back of Gary LaBranche’s mind for a while. This year, when a mass shooting on Feb.12

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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. Registration is at the heart of meetings and events.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Every event attendee arrives with unique expectations, learning styles, and levels of enthusiasm. Curating an event experience that resonates with all can be a challenging dance — from engaging the eager beavers ready to soak up every ounce of knowledge to how to engage reluctant learners and introverts.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 31, 2023

During a late March webinar hosted by MeetingsNet, Taylor Bohn, event technology lead for meetings and events at Cvent, presented the responsibilities that event technologists have along with the benefits they provide to their planning colleagues, the event host, and attendees.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

Such a space can enrich the visitor experience at a given event. For example, if your event is about sustainability, you can educate and inspire visitors by curating a space for books which showcase the wide spectrum of sustainability. Sustainability was an important talking point at Art Basel. Audio experience.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. But as an event planner, you’d be all too aware that without execution , your approach goes to waste.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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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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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide. By following these steps, you’ll be able to consistently organize a successful event and attract more attendees in no time. Increase brand awareness.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Event engagement tools : mobile apps, virtual venue, in-session polls, Q&As, chat channels, virtual applause and reactions, cross-device accessibility, social media integrations, and more. Networking tools : 1:1 messaging, community search and navigation, and the ability to book meetings with all attendees.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Throughout the lifecycle of an incentive, there are many opportunities to involve, inform and educate attendees about your eco-friendly choices. By incorporating the sustainability strategy into your supporting communications programme, you can far better showcase your eco-credentials and get attendees on board with your green agenda.

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Best Corporate Events

JUNE 24, 2021

Hybrid events allow teams in multiple office locations across the country and around the world to gather in a meaningful way without the expense of travel for attendees. A hybrid event goes way beyond simply live streaming , which is broadcasting a live event in real time to an online audience.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

Events are all about connection and encouraging attendees to show up as their authentic selves. Adding a similar function to an event app and a similar prompt at an event could introduce a new ritual that would encourage attendees to carve out a moment all at the same time for interaction with others.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They’ve got insights, resources, and a fantastic podcast called The Event Hustler Show. This vibrant community has much to say about event technology and engagement strategies. Read Now 10: Smart Meetings: The Most Trusted Event Planning Resource Want to think outside the box and create unique experiences for attendees?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Product or Service Showcase Events provide a dynamic stage to highlight products and services, enabling sponsors to demonstrate features, benefits, and real-world applications of their offerings to an engaged audience. How To Increase Event Sponsorship Revenue Looking to increase the number of sponsors at your next event?

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