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36 Ways to Bolster Your Covid Contingency Plan

Smart Meetings

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Know your audience. Conduct surveys, analyze behavioral data from past events, talk to registrants and read comments they post in chat. Make sure it stays true to audience needs. What if registrants are divided? You planned a spectacular event. Then along came Delta.

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2023 in review—and a book sale!

Conferences that Work

And , dear reader, get 20% off my ebooks until the end of the year! But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. Go to my Buy Books page and add the ebooks you want to your cart.

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Event Technology: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Bizzaboo

Building websites, increasing event registrations, and promoting email are all possible thanks to event technology. ” Choose the Right Event Format and Use Case When planning an event, you must consider the format and type that makes the most sense for your goals, audience, and budget. Not sure what your goals are?

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10 Trends Poised to Disrupt the Meetings Industry

MeetingsNet

Quick Tip: Build user-generated content into your event in advance through your event’s registration form, on social media, via the official event app, or on-site using work walls or live polling. Quick Tip: Consider having a visual note taker help facilitate your meeting; your audience will synthesize and process the information better!

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Creative Ways to Make the Event Experience Memorable

ITA Group

Maximizing audience engagement is key to the success of any event, and ensuring your people can connect with your brand on a personal level will help maximize your investment. Because a sensational experiential event isn’t created accidentally, here are a few ways you can cater to your audience. Six ideas to try: . Theresa Link.

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Event Technology: The Ultimate Guide for 2023

Bizzaboo

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links. Educating your audience.

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6 Steps for Mapping a Meaningful Event Attendee Journey

Bizzaboo

Creation of event evangelists and champions: The event journey map gives rise to event advocates and champions: enthusiastic individuals who carry the event’s spirit beyond its confines, sharing their experiences with the external audience. Registration and Onboarding Offer easy, personalized event registration.