Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Plenty of things about planning a virtual event cause stress and confusion. And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. Key Virtual Event Platform Features. What should you prioritize?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Arguably one of the biggest pain points for planners, driving engagement isn’t quite as hard as one might think. Because after producing dozens of successful virtual events over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot!

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

It’s been a while since the industry made a tectonic shift to virtual events, and so far, we have covered the topic from nearly every angle imaginable. And who better to talk about experiential virtual events than today’s event icon, AJ Williams from AJ Events who has been in the industry for over 25 years!

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

In the COVID-19 era , it becomes increasingly important to discuss the ins and outs of virtual events. We’ve discussed attendee engagement , sponsorships , mistakes – just to name a few. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas. Harness The Power Of Data & Virtual.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2021

Together with the rest of the world, she had to make a quick pivot to virtual events last year. As a marketing leader, she focuses on marketing virtual events. And since our host Sarah is the head of marketing of Endless Events, the conversation is all the more worth listening to! “The Zoom fatigue is real.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. VR For Virtual Events: A New Frontier. Remote Work.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

The average price for a paid virtual event is $443. Are virtual attendees seeing value? It depends. “To demand a fee, digital events must boast compelling content and a seamless experience. According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. Attendee Tracking: The Basics.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2020

This week, we’ll be talking about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Yes – because even during a hybrid experience , you still have the virtual aspect! Bringing The Fun To The Hybrid & Virtual Spaces. Learning about the technology behind a virtual or hybrid event goes a long way!

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

In today’s post, we’re discussing virtual event pricing. So, you decided to take the jump from in-person to virtual. And you hired the best virtual event production company out there to help you put together an amazing experience. One of the hardest things to figure out is the virtual event pricing model.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2021

So, how are you feeling about virtual event networking about now? Not so good, according to Virtual Attendee Experience Report from event software company Bizzabo. Online networking can be convenient, but it does lack the potential for serendipity that in-person events foster. percent of in-person attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

With everything going on in the industry, planners are facing several challenges. Because thanks to virtual events , planners everywhere can keep on doing what they do best. So this week, we’re continuing the trend of bringing you exciting virtual event tips. Well, you’re not alone!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Some prefer the accessibility of virtual sessions, while others struggle to focus on one thing at a time. In-person Events. Hybrid Events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2020

Let’s talk about how virtual events can be better than face to face. Because there are a lot of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual experiences. On the one hand, event planners everywhere are adopting this format. People think virtual events are worse than in-person events.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

So, let’s talk about virtual event sponsorships, shall we? They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. So keep reading to become a pro on virtual event sponsorships!

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk. It has to be more interesting.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally time we talk about virtual happy hour ideas. So far on the blog, we’ve been discussing many topics related to virtual events. Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

It’s high time we talk about virtual audience engagement. Because yes, there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. Before The Event. You want your attendees to be hyped!

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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. I went from there to working in private events,” she continues.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? How will this event support your company’s goals?

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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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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2024

In mid-April, the convention division of marketing and engagement firm MCI USA rolled out upgrades to its OneSystem Plus event-management platform, that use artificial intelligence to aid both event-planning teams and their attendees. And after an event, A.I. On the planning side, the system now uses A.I.

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Endless Events

JUNE 12, 2020

We wanted to do something different today, hence the topic of storytelling for virtual events. If you’re already familiar with Endless, you know that we’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on virtual events. The virtual events we plan become a bandaid. And the result?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

While we’ve talked a lot about how the pandemic affected planners and attendees, we haven’t focused on exhibitors’ experience all that much. We’ve talked about exhibitors at virtual events and virtual event sponsorship ideas. What about the person that actually paid for your event?

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Endless Events

MAY 25, 2020

When an event reaches the end, most planners forget all the amazing content opportunities it can still provide. And especially now with virtual events , the possibilities are endless. They’re at your disposal and, if you make good use of them, at the disposal of your attendees. The results? Are you curious?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. Read More: Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, You Feeling Stressed? Naturally, their demanding positions can cause stress. Are we able to roll with sudden changes and stay positive?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Another week, another inspiring story about pivoting to virtual events! All across the nation, event planners have been learning the ropes of virtual events. She studied Convention, Event, and Exhibition Management and has been a titan of the industry for years. Press play to find out!

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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.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

The Best of the Best: Sponsorship Series: A Guide To Virtual Event Sponsorships Part I: Deals & Packages. More Sponsorship Ideas: 15 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas: Get Creative! ? Worried that you’re forgetting something while planning your virtual event? I’m Currently On A Plane ??.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

And they ended up releasing all their numbers and they had over a million viewers, a million attendees who all paid €12,5 ($14,5) to attend. These numbers alone should come as a lesson to event planners everywhere. As Nick points out, there’s a misconception that people shouldn’t be charged to attend virtual events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Gain the trust of your audience by learning the ropes and getting an event planning certification.

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