Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. F&B / Catering.

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Social Media Virtual Events Audience Events 348

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. How liable are planners when disaster strikes?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today's event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. In the events industry , it’s all about doing more with less and creating jaw-dropping experiences regardless of the resources you’re working with.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From event planners, marketers, and venue coordinators to production specialists, this course enhances your AI skills within the context of event execution. By demystifying these technologies, we empower event organizers to seamlessly incorporate AI into every facet of event planning, marketing, and execution.

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Event Planning Telecommunications Logistics Regulations 52

Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. How can you market to Gen Z? What events do they enjoy?

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Social Media Audience Events Media 156

Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. Event KPIs (key performance indicators) therefore directly drive event ROI and inform how successful was the event.

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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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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.

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Platform Sponsors Events Social Media 317

Social Tables

DECEMBER 7, 2017

But if you think you have what it takes to be an event professional, check out the following choices for event planning careers — there might just be something for you. 8 Event Planning Careers That Are in Demand. Event Planner. From conferences to high-end galas, event planners do it all.

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Event Planning Social Media Logistics Events 102

Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. What would the Brew Crew have event planners do to plan better events? This is a well-rounded and pragmatic episode that touches upon the reality of event planning, budgeting, event marketing, event strategy, proving event ROI, and more.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

The event industry is propelled by continuously evolving event technology and increasingly demanding and specific attendee expectations. The Strategic Use of Data Analytics for More Informed Decision-making Data analytics are critical for tailoring event strategies to attendee behaviors and preferences.

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Event Technology Trends Technology Technology 98

Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. What is a Hybrid Event?

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 62

Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Audience retention.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 313

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? What is event engagement? How can I tell if an event is engaging? The three stages of event engagement. Pre-event engagement.

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Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. Below we have a few tips for engaging with people at all stages of your event. Up-And-Coming Rules for Event Marketing. Have you ever used VR for event planning? Click To Tweet.

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Social Media Audience Media Events 281

Skift Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

With many parts of the world experiencing the worst inflation we’ve seen in decades, events are getting more expensive to host. 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.

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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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Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Décor isn’t just pretty, it’s crucial for a successful event. What will attendees see, hear, smell, taste, and touch? Map out your marketing plan. Plan for little details and the unexpected.

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Event Planning Logistics Vendor Social Media 137

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Event Planner Challenges.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 1, 2017

The saying from Benjamin Franklin goes, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. What’s the Event Vision? What’s the Planning Timeline?

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Event Planning Events Logistics Speakers 100

Eventtia

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Get Started Today.

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Registration Advertising Retail Events 174

Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Starting with t-shirt templates that incorporate these trends can make it even easier for fundraisers and event planners to have the peace of mind that their merch will be appealing. Of course, the recognizability and prominence of your branded visual elements are still a priority for event merchandise design. Wrapping Up.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 17, 2024

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Matthew Johnson, CMP, Manager of Event Planning at Medscape, reflects on why he chose the events industry as his career and shares the advice he uses every day.

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Logistics Event Planning Incentives Education 52

MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent debuts a content-producing tool for various planner tasks, while Gevme and PCMA launch a research project to test which other tasks artificial intelligence could do well for planners. In its first phase, Project Spark offers business-event strategists access to a generative A.I. platform still under development.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

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. We’re going to take a deep dive into the benefits of using AI for events and uncover: What are chatbots and their perks? Event team support.

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