Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Read More: 3 Rewarding Trends in Incentive Travel The upside of holding WEC in Mexico for the first time was that it accommodated the association’s fastest-growing audience, Latin American meeting professionals, which has had 60% growth over the last four years. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Therefore, it is crucial to invest time and resources in creating a well-designed and informative event website that resonates with your target audience. The website enables event planners to reach a broader audience from different geographical locations, boosting their chances of success.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Next, Nick wants to know if there are any events where cannabis might help planners achieve a specific objective. The people in favor of protesting it, whether they’re protesting by not attending or lobbying your community, sponsors, executives, or your stakeholders,” explains Deanna. “I What Would a Great Intro to Cannabis Look Like?

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

In the process, you’ll also want to define your target audience clearly, since this is a stepping stone for many aspects of planning and execution. This will help you make the right decisions, especially in a field that is relatively new to event planners. Virtual Event Logistics. Do you want the audience to engage?

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. billion , logistical resources become challenging. Data protection is always on event planners’ minds. Event Planner Opportunities.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cost-Effective and Accessible Organizing a large-scale event can be a logistical nightmare and a financial burden. They require fewer resources, simpler logistics, and less financial investment, making them an attractive option for both organizers and participants.

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Logistics Sustainability Seminar Sponsors 64

Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Planning the logistics of the event. by establishing an internal event team) or hire a professional event planner to do the job. In certain cases, a company can hold a corporate event for both internal and external audiences or even the public. Corporate conferences often involve sponsors. What is a Corporate Event?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. If you can, speak to a few members of your target audience to double-check that the concept you’ve come up with is as exciting and engaging as you want it to be.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

This behavior wreaks havoc for planners — the report cites logistical challenges including lack of hotel rooms/sold-out blocks; last-minute changes to F&B and session rooms; and support-staff strain, as well as such financial consequences as attrition damages and supplier surcharges.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Understanding your target audience and audience demographic is paramount. This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. Target Audience.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

When selecting a venue, it is important to consider several factors: size, location, layout options, amenities, services offered, logistics, and costs. Clarify Your Audience Many corporate event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The event planning team collaborates with marketing to create compelling content that resonates with the target audience. Ultimately, an event team comprises more than event planners; they’re the strategists and coordinators who ensure that marketing and sales efforts align for maximum impact.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. Attracting more sponsors. Hybrid events are naturally easier to sell to sponsors. The downside? Hybrid Event: Best of Both Worlds.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

5 Key Skills Event Planners Need. The best event planners possess skills for planning unforgettable events, managing them seamlessly, and conducting effective post-mortems to find out what worked best and what could be improved upon for next time. They have great spoken and written communication skills and are attentive listeners.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? The year 2019 is almost upon us. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

While one of the key perks of hosting a hybrid event is the fact that you can draw a bigger audience by making your event available online, you still need the right marketing and promotion strategy to attract your target audience. live stream) to a virtual audience. Effective Ticketing/Pricing Strategy for Both Audiences.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

These include: Challenges with sponsors, performers, or speakers, including pulling out at the last minute. Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world. Stage One: Adapt. Conduct a Risk Assessment. Technical or electrical issues.

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Management Automation Communications Communications 97

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations. AGENCYEA Chicago, IL Agency EA links brands to their target audiences through hybrid and virtual events, strategic marketing campaigns, digital engagements, and experiential activations.

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Management Events Advertising Consulting 98

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Logistic manager. Create social media handles and build your audience. Identify and contact sponsors/partners. Finalize sponsor contracts and details. Venue manager. Security manager. Event name.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

They chose the gaming environment to first create interaction with their core audience (students) and immerse future and current students in campus life and for them to engage with each other. That would also help the sponsors, who will submit a case and will have young professionals thinking about that case.’.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

The following benefits clearly showcase how attendee journey mapping profoundly transforms the experience for both attendees and event planners: Enriched attendee experience: By understanding the flow of the attendee journey, you can craft moments that resonate personally, leaving attendees satisfied and enchanted.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Along with the logistics and scheduling required to cater to the needs of presenters and attendees, human factors must always be taken into account. Meetings tend to be smaller and intended for an audience that is limited in scope. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

A hybrid event, as we know, is a combination of a live, in-person event and a virtual event, and technology is important in bridging the live and virtual components, as well as facilitating the delivery of virtual components to the virtual audience. Why do we need event technology in the first place? Event Technology and Attendee Experience.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Why Do Event Planners Have a Dominant Position in the Venue Negotiation Process? Introduction The world of venues as we know it is changing rapidly. Happy days.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

And even though planners have been avidly consuming educational content on the topic, there are still misconceptions going around. For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. Exhibitor/sponsors onboarding materials .

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For planners, the return of in-person events brings back the task of selecting and negotiating for captivating keynote and other featured speakers—and coordinating all the logistical details around getting those speakers to and from the meeting site on time, well rested, and at the top of their game. What are you seeing?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

wearable event technology) Choosing the best software for event planners can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Bizzabo’s branded mobile app also offers on-screen branding opportunities for sponsors, which can help drive additional revenue. Audience Reactions According to Bizzabo data , 52.9%

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Skimping on event planners means the event will skimp in other ways, too. They coordinate all the details and logistics of the event. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. Engaging with audience and media. Selecting a venue.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. Brightspot recommends building more time for brainstorming, networking, interactive workshops, audience collaboration, and Q&A to empower attendee-driven content.

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Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

By the end of this guide to hosting an event, you’d have learned about: The basics of event planning Common challenges facing event planners, and their respective solutions Best practices of event planning you should know A comprehensive guide to planning an event. Without further ado, let us begin from the basics.

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Techsytalk

AUGUST 1, 2016

Let’s face it – there’s a reason why event planners make the list of most stressful jobs every year. Logistics are a bit hairy, even for the most seasoned event professional. There’s a reason why event planner makes the list of most stressful jobs every year. Related: Finding Event Sponsors Just Got A Whole Lot Easier.

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Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

Hosting a hybrid event, on the other hand, can provide event planners with the best of both worlds, and you can technically increase the number of attendees to your event by inviting both in-person and virtual attendees. It’s more difficult to keep your audience engaged since you don’t have control over these distractions.

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Venue Virtual Events Events Logistics 71

Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners. What is Brella: an overview Brella is an event management platform designed to help event planners and organizations plan, execute, and organize events of virtually any type and size.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020). of event organizers have been able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020). of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020). Bizzabo , 2020). Bizzabo , 2020).

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of event planners would only attend a physical event in-person if it was local ( EventMB , 2020) 55% of event organizers report that safety is the biggest obstacle for resuming in-person events ( EventMB , 2020) Virtual Event Statistics When the pandemic forced everyone into lockdown, 60% of event professionals pivoted to virtual events.

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Dates Attendees Location/venue Target audience Unique Value Proposition (UVP) Marketing plan Event agenda (schedule) Revenue model Team roles and responsibilities Develop an event budget. Identify required documents, both those required by the event team (internal) and external stakeholders like sponsors, talents, and vendors.

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