Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. Top of the list of things seen frequently that don’t actually keep attendees safer: temperature reading guns. “A Wearing N95 masks can protect attendees, Bronstein says, but only if they are worn continuously. Robert Bronstein.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. That’s why we’ve put together this list of creative ways to connect your attendees. But it shouldn’t.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. The short answer is “No.”

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

While last-minute registrations spiked during the COVID years, that challenge hasn’t resolved itself. According to the report, among sectors “we might think of as being comprised of rule-followers (think: teachers, doctors, and legal or financial professionals), late registrations are less common.”

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

The more engaging your event, the happier your attendees, and the more likely they are to sign up for your next event, share their experience on social media, and become brand evangelists. Plus, event organizer priorities have shifted accordingly, and a staggering 45% now prioritize attendee engagement. What is attendee engagement?

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

We’ve outlined 77 event KPIs and divided them into eight major groups: general and attendee event KPIs , financial event KPIs , marketing KPIs , audience engagement KPIs , presenter KPIs , sponsorship and tradeshow KPIs , event networking KPIs , community KPIs. Registration & Attendee KPIs. Happy planning!

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. Are you gathering for marketing, networking, or community building? The purpose of the event will drive questions like whether networking, live polling, Q&A or chat functions are important to include in your RFP.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Its full suite of event management tools includes event registration and check-in, advanced analytics, mobile event apps, customizable branding and design, engagement and networking tools and more. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. Use that to build a virtual experience.

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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. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. The bottom line is this: attendees in a Zoom call lack agency. Registration & ticketing.

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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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Stova

MARCH 28, 2024

Pre-event evaluation questions can cover everything from logistics to topics to keynote speakers. This valuable feedback will help you plan around your crowd and show your attendees that you are organized and responsive. You can also ask where attendees are staying and use the answers to help provide more detailed travel info.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Awesome swag from partners such as Halo Branded Solutions , Boundless Networks and Citizen Watch America , kept the inspired ideas going. TEDx Speaker James Beck shared the trick to growing positive mental connections: service. His advice for meeting professionals looking to take care of their attendees? James Beck.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

But at the same time, it potentially opens the door to helpful resources like unique email databases, different guest speakers and moderators, and impactful event technologies from partnering agencies. After all, your goal is to maximize registrations. This way, you reach potential attendees whenever someone fires an email.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. No wonder registrations soared off the charts. 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? What if registrants are divided?

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As in-person events gain momentum, attendee expectations are higher than ever. IMEX Group worked with pc/nametag to manage registration for the 12,000 attendees who descended on Las Vegas for IMEX America in October. Read More : IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees. Attendee Benefits. Read More : New U.S.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. When designed and executed correctly, an event website can attract more attendees, increase engagement and participation, and ultimately lead to a more successful event.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 25, 2024

This powerful tool redefines how companies host conferences, turning them into a mosaic of personalized experiences that leave a lasting imprint on attendees. By analyzing trends and preferences, event planners can anticipate needs and preferences, crafting experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level for each attendee.

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Stova

JUNE 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of event planning, driving event registration is a crucial aspect of ensuring a successful and impactful event. This blog post will explore several key marketing strategies that event professionals can leverage to boost event registration and make their events truly remarkable.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. Well, for starters, harnessing the power of an accomplished and enticing speaker could help take your event to the next level. .

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the rise of event promotion websites and the increasing number of features, it’s easier than ever to showcase your event in a way that will attract and engage potential attendees. This not only adds value for potential attendees and helps generate buzz and excitement around your event.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

The industry’s best event marketers create a 365-day event experience for attendees, who expect personalized communication and on-demand content once an event is over. It’s a simple, polite, professional way to ensure attendees feel appreciated and that their contributions are valued.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Show off its features. Try a soft launch.

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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. Event registration software and event ticketing software can simplify the registration process and streamline check-in procedures.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

From the moment a potential attendee lands on your website, they should feel comfortable navigating and finding the information they need quickly and easily. A well-designed event website not only attracts attendees but also helps build anticipation and excitement. A user-friendly website is key to a successful event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2022

Think of what you can ask in registration and then categorize this into what will and won’t work at your event, or what’s tangible and intangible.”. Instead, this interactive map provides a visual experience to see where all attendees are joining from. Mix up a networking opportunity with one of these kits. SnackCrate.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

But at the same time, it potentially opens the door to helpful resources like unique email databases, different guest speakers and moderators, and impactful event technologies from partnering agencies. After all, your goal is to maximize registrations. This way, you reach potential attendees whenever someone fires an email.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Do they attend your events for content, networking opportunities, or innovation? Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Speakers & Emcees. AV & Production. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Eventtia

APRIL 19, 2023

Networking events are valuable opportunities for building professional relationships, exchanging ideas, learning from others in the field, and advancing careers. Yet, a networking event is only effective when it’s attended by the right people, or else it won’t deliver the desired results.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Onsite consultants from its program Inclusion Works who specialize in disability inclusion can guide meeting and event professionals to ensure every attendee has the same access, comfort and inclusion when participating. The goal is to host meetings and events that will make attendees of any faith feel comfortable, included and appreciated.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Traditionally, event planners measured whether their event goals were achieved through pre-event and post-event surveys , delivered to attendees’ emails.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Are you producing your own video and audio content to stream or share with hybrid event attendees? Think carefully about how every attendee can be supported to get the most out of the event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Who’s ready for some top-notch attendee strategies? At the end of the day, what matters most is how much your attendees enjoyed your event. Which is why, as event professionals, we want to focus on the best strategies to increase attendee engagement and interaction. Attendee Strategies: Why A Tribe? First-timers.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

How Does Registration work? Conference registration can be a very time-consuming process, and if you’ve never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference. The best registration system is one that is set-up correctly in advance.

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