Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

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. Tarnow’s final thought for planners: “There is no such thing as a self-made person.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attendee arrival has changed in recent years. Before the pandemic, attendees would have booked hotels and made transportation arrangements in the days or weeks leading up to the event. Arianna has a long-standing relationship with events. How Arianna Black Came to Events. In 2019, we had an event app,” she says. “A

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

Navigating event attendee data requires the right balance between collecting valuable information and respecting event attendee privacy. It sends a message to attendees saying, when you’re not happy about how your data is collected, go to court. Who Cares About Event Attendee Data? adds Dustin. “It

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. And it should make you think long and hard about the ways you’re connecting your attendees. Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

Strategically incorporating technology into your events is not just about wowing participants—it’s about creating more meaningful connections and ensuring that every attendee walks away with an exceptional experience. The latest trend in event technology, VR has become a must-have for any cutting-edge event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Stova

AUGUST 8, 2019

Our recent whitepaper, Tech-Savvy Planner Secrets , surveyed planners to find out how they use event apps. The results offer a unique window into how top planners strategize when it comes to apps. The top features, listed here, are a road map for all planners looking to boost engagement.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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Techsytalk

AUGUST 15, 2016

The benefits of an event app are clear for attendees, sponsors, planner and everyone else involved. You’ll need to market your event app! Here are a few key reasons why: Attendees will not find it on their own. The onus is on the planner and marketers to show the value of the app to the attendees.

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Stova

APRIL 20, 2023

This article highlights seven ways to create immersive mobile event and conference app experiences that level-up attendee engagement, networking, learning, and event ROI. What are mobile apps for events and conferences? How do you leverage mobile apps during online events? Elevate arrivals.

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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. Fully 80 percent of respondents said this is a central priority for them now, due mostly to the two-year hiatus in face-to-face events followed by the widespread use of remote-work environments.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. And it should make you think long and hard about the ways you’re connecting your attendees. Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom also poses a challenge for event video storage. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

What Is An Event Chatbot? An event chatbot is designed to answer questions about events and offer support to attendees. Event planners can implement them in various ways: embed them into your instant messaging apps , such as WhatsApp or Messenger, use SMS texting , embed them on your event website.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Who will enter the data?”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Immersive Technology One of the big takeaways from the survey was that attendees want events to get with the times in terms of technology.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Here are the 10 event technology trends that Will and Brandt discuss in this unique and exciting episode: NFTs, blockchain, metaverse, drones, smart glasses & AR, community marketing, privacy & security, machine learning & AI, facial recognition, attendee tracking. This can sometimes hurt a planner. NFTs: Hype.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

The Latest Trends for Events in 2024 Gamification Gamification is undoubtedly going to be one of the most significant trends in corporate events in 2024. Businesses are increasingly realizing that gamification can help to engage and motivate attendees, making events more memorable and impactful.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Our recent whitepaper developed following a survey of meeting planners, Tech-Savvy Planner Secrets , digs into some of the common challenges planners face when using event technology. The lesson here: it doesn't matter how much cutting-edge technology you pack into your app if you don't market it well.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is a crucial aspect of event management, as it not only helps to create a lasting impression, but also builds credibility, enhances recognition, and creates a sense of anticipation among attendees. Hence, it is imperative for event planners to carefully identify and select sponsors that align with their brand values and messaging.

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Stova

AUGUST 13, 2019

Are you questioning why you need an event app? No matter what your event goals are — engagement, networking, revenue, etc. — an app will help you reach them. Apps have become an integral part of events for both planners and attendees, and as a planner, you want to jump on every opportunity to wow your guests.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events. What are event apps and their perks?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. That was the message from Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with Vaez to assess the role of digital events in light of EventMobi’s recent acquisition of the groundbreaking virtual events platform, Run the World, as well as the swift return to in-person events following the pandemic. What has changed is the experience that event planners are creating virtually.”

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Stova

JANUARY 18, 2024

Creating stellar attendee experiences is a goal of every event. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get instant audience feedback throughout your event? Now, it’s easy to connect with attendees and uncover their likes and dislikes. And you can do it without intruding on valuable event moments.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Thanks to mobile phones and event apps, the chances of this unfortunate situation occurring can be lessened and your attendee’s ROI maximized. In a recent webinar , Brooke Gracey, marketing manager at Cvent, discussed how to leverage technology to boost social event ROI. This mistake is common, but not inevitable.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. Think about your attendees.

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InEvent

APRIL 18, 2024

Event management software has become essential in organizing and conducting events seamlessly, automating tasks like marketing, registration, coordination, and scheduling.

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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. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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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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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry. From virtual events to sustainable practices and personalized experiences, corporate event planners must be aware of these trends and incorporate them into their strategies.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

In today’s Event Tech Podcast episode, Will and Brandt answer a poignant question by one of the podcast’s listeners. Attendees need Wi-Fi to access virtual events. This goes back to the early days of event apps. We’re talking about the bandwidth of each individual attendee.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Brandt explains the evolution of event technology. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. At CT Montreal, for example, I said I want to talk about event trends.

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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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