Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

The competition among event platforms is stiff these days, so event planners must understand what makes a certain platform stand out from the rest. 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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. Finally, implementing circularity can also benefit attendees. Read More : Ditching the Dump Implementing circularity in trade shows is important for several reasons.

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Trade Show Sustainability Promotion Certification 225

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. From the tight-knit camaraderie within my team, the quiet hum of the hotel staff, the energy of the production crew and the excitement among the attendees, all this energy under one roof is where I thrive best.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate.

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Sustainability Education Manufacturing Incentives 237

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. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. Promoting the DMO’s DEI strategies and the POPS mission with business-to-business networking is a tangible way to work towards progress in the future.

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Tourism Tourism Registration Culture 200

Skift Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

This makes it all that much more crucial to get the most ROI possible out of each event, and there is one key factor that can help planners hit the mark: data. With a carefully designed plan for data collection before, during, and after each event, planners have the ability to optimize both their content and their marketing strategy.

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Planner Sponsors Registration Events 86

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Go simulive and stream pre-recorded sessions as though they were happening live, while speakers connect simultaneously with attendees in chat.

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Speakers Audience Registration Attendee 217

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rather than being disheartened by these challenges, we’ve chosen to initiate a dialogue and educate our clients. To ensure a consistent and evolving impact for your company and attendees, we recommend developing a three-year event strategy. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors.

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Rehearsal Communications Communications Preparation 223

MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2024

Most meeting planners have likely discovered the benefits of ChatGPT and other generative-A.I. applications for creating titles and descriptions for event sessions as well as for marketing and other communications aimed at attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and others. While touted as a time-saver, generative A.I.

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Site Selection Sponsors Education Planner 52

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 267

Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Event planners should have somebody available to them 24/7. And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. The success of their event depends on it!

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Platform Event Apps Events Planner 380

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Professional meetings are critical to the success of other industries like manufacturing, education and healthcare, bringing together decision makers across the public and private sectors,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association. Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well.

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Panel Financial Services Government Education 206

Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You’ll also get five proven best practices to help attendees build meaningful connections in 2024 and beyond. Networking for 2024 Evolution of Networking In the past, networking and education were the twin engines powering successful business events. Attendees are craving more opportunities to network. Not as easy as you think.

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Networking Attendee Event Apps Social Media 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. Flexibility as a Constant.

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Meeting Virtual Events Platform Attendee 232

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows. Don’t forget to pamper the planner. Meaningful connections ensued.

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Meeting Retreat Seminar Events 262

Bizzaboo

JUNE 20, 2022

Without a deep history to draw from, it can be hard to know what attendees, sponsors, and organizers might be willing to spend. Some concepts are more likely to succeed as an attendee charge, whereas others might make more sense as an offering from a sponsor or an expense for the organizer. Who should pay for what?

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Virtual Events Sponsors Certification Events 87

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 20, 2019

How each person learns is very personal—a combination of the educational experiences they’ve been exposed to since early youth. It also matters where each attendee fits on the digital spectrum (from native to early adopter to late adopter) and how comfortable he or she is with engaging in group learning. Moderator: Rob Carey.

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Attendee Sponsors Incentives Speakers 71

Endless Events

JULY 15, 2020

Who will be the attendees? But now that planners had time to learn the ins and outs of virtual audience engagement , there’s no excuse to fall short. Keep in mind that even though you’ll have an in-person component, remote attendees will still make up a big chunk of your audience. So, how can you tackle this?

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Audience Virtual Events Remote Events 215

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When designed and executed correctly, an event website can attract more attendees, increase engagement and participation, and ultimately lead to a more successful event. According to a recent study, 80% of event attendees consider the event website as a primary source of information for the event.

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Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2022

JUNO’s online community capabilities provide attendees with full access to Networking, Connections, Learning Experiences, and Events. That’s why JUNO, which creates one place for all digital engagement activities, stands on the cutting edge of options for planners. . . Planners and investors alike are responding to that growth.

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Technology Technology Remote Sponsors 98

Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

As our most loyal listeners know, Will and Brandt love to make educated guesses about the events industry. It’s all about bringing the event to more of your attendees, to those who are unable or unwilling to travel. Your attendees are now playing a role in the story rather than just watching it.” Can you believe it?

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Next, Nick wants to know if there are any events where cannabis might help planners achieve a specific objective. The people in favor of protesting it, whether they’re protesting by not attending or lobbying your community, sponsors, executives, or your stakeholders,” explains Deanna. “I Will agrees. “I

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Trends Events Preparation Education 177

Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2020

Now that virtual and hybrid events are part of the new normal, planners must learn how to make the most of it. Not so hands-on, but really in-depth with the attendees. And these are also great for sponsors. Imagine a sponsor being able to have a captive small audience to talk about either their product or their experience.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Speakers Education 199

Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. To tackle all of their objectives, event professionals rely on a multitude of event marketing ideas to connect with attendees before, during, and after events.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. MPI Academy, Encore, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education are partnering to launch the Encore AV Fundamentals certificate program in January. •

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Certification Financial Services Education Tourism 69

Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. Often, vendors meet with practitioners at a tradeshow, and sponsors (who are usually vendors too) get opportunities to address practitioners. Typically, suppliers are looking for opportunities to sell and perhaps get some education.

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Meeting Vendor Sponsors Attendee 118

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Moorland created the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) that later sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926. ABHM presents a tremendous opportunity for planners seeking to provide their attendees with an enlightening and educational experience. Woodson and minister Jesse E.

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Hospitality Entertainment Tourism Tourism 180

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. Data protection is always on event planners’ minds. We must protect the personal data of our guests, exhibitors, sponsors and delegates.

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Planner Social Media Events Site Selection 90

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. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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Attendee Events Speakers Event Planning 232

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Everyone was given background information on the event and documents that included its list of exhibitors, sponsor prospectus, registration rates, registration highlights from 2023, and overall evaluation from the previous event. ‘We It’s leveraging the strengths of both in a collaborative way. I’m looking forward to a rematch.

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Organization Registration Events Publishing 111

Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

One of the top concerns that come along with planning a virtual event is attendee engagement. Webinar fatigue is a thing and, as we explained before, the chances that you’ll keep your attendees hooked for as long as you would in an in-person event are very slim. Who’s to say you have to charge the same to all your attendees?

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Virtual Events Affiliate Events Speakers 292

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2022

At the recent ASAE show, a quick-hitting format called “IdeaXchange” helped association-event planners walk away with ample knowledge to help them plan their meetings and satisfy their attendees. As it turned out, the highly interactive format was worth the effort attendees had to put into it.

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Sponsors Attendee Audience Planner 59

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. 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. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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Sponsors Events Virtual Events Website 98

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

This behavior wreaks havoc for planners — the report cites logistical challenges including lack of hotel rooms/sold-out blocks; last-minute changes to F&B and session rooms; and support-staff strain, as well as such financial consequences as attrition damages and supplier surcharges. The sweet spot?

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Registration Logistics Trade Show Attendee 52

MeetingsNet

JUNE 10, 2020

The price of an online event needs to be low enough to attract attendees, but high enough that it reflects the value of the content and doesn’t compromise what you plan to charge when you get back to live meetings; and for many, it also needs to drive a profit. The costs for the virtual meeting platform and associated consultants. •

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Conference Retail Online Sponsors 110

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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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105