The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. How does building trust online differ from building trust at face-to-face events? How do you build trust online? .

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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. Understand your audience.

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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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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

While last-minute registrations spiked during the COVID years, that challenge hasn’t resolved itself. During the pandemic, people became comfortable attending events online and they now have a new yardstick for measuring whether it’s worth their investment and the hassle to travel to an event.

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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. Event Networking KPIs.

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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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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 31, 2020

Planning an online event without thinking about audience engagement is like building a sailboat without material for the sails. Thoughtful, intentional engagement is one of the keys to making an online event effective and memorable. 4 Tools for Keeping Your Audience Engaged. Why are your attendees coming to the event?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But money saved also means ROI lost: the champion of March 2020 does not deliver on audience engagement and valuable data insights – and these are essential for an event’s success. Registration & ticketing. Enhanced virtual audience engagement. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms. Event gamification.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Make audience input easy. In the physical event space, this could look like cafe areas, networking receptions, or themed discussion zones.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

First, identify if you are hosting a blend of your general session and a few select breakouts or if you are planning a live and a full virtual meeting, including multiple breakouts/networking/exhibit hall. You need two teams, one for in-person, on-site and one for online planning. You can double the registration income.

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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2023

Courtesy Tech Ladies) Professionals, especially Gen Z, seem hungry to be a part of private networks that often vet their members and offer exclusive benefits. They can also choose to attend online and in-person events. Create a Community There are many ways to leverage membership community values to attract audiences to our events.

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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. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. But it shouldn’t. That’s saying a lot. Personalized agendas?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Online events make it easier for them to attend. Check it out for full details!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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? How do you handle networking during hybrid events?

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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

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’s really hard to try to record a gala ceremony and get people to watch that online,” he explains.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to industry experts for tips on how to produce meaningful experiences for everyone on the registration list. A dedicated online agenda, offering virtual participants features that wouldn’t be available to in-person attendees, can be elevated through a screen. Make it Tangible. Create a Dedicated Experience.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, it enables organizers to communicate effectively with their audience and provide a seamless event experience. By prioritizing a mobile-friendly event website, organizers can improve their event’s online presence and reach a wider audience. This is where the power of great website layout comes into play.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

Let’s stop talking about comparisons to 2019 in our data and let’s start talking about audiences. Much of the data is presented using a framework based on the four primary reasons that people attend events, derived from years of research conducted by Freeman: to have fun, to learn, to network, and to do business.

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. Additionally, you need to produce truly exceptional events that will foster attendee retention and potentially turn your audience into advocates. There’s no replacement for online advertising.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

As an event organizer, it can be disheartening when your efforts to increase event engagement fail to meet your goal or when your carefully planned conference falls short of delivering the audience experience you envisioned. Include an FAQ section, registration links, contact information, and relevant resources.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

By including your audience in your marketing efforts, your brand will connect with them in a much more effective way. Create a memorable hashtag and give your audience a chance to participate in an activity they will want to share on their profiles (ie. Give them a chance to try your product or interact with it tangibly.

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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. Keep it short and to the point.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 25, 2019

Brought to you by: The importance of registration and ticketing cannot be overstated. A cohesive and user-friendly ticketing/registration interface plays a vital role in the success of your event. Conversion is key, support will make sure your ticket offerings and registration questions are clearly stated. Are free events free?

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. To help you get started, here are 14 fun and engaging virtual event networking ideas to help you make a lasting impression on your participants! Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts. .

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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. Want event more event tips?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It’s a great episode to catch up with everything Will and Brandt have been talking about in the past year and to see just how engaging this dynamic duo sounds in front of a live audience. Brandt and Will give the audience a one-hour rundown of event technology trends of 2022. Virtual Networking Tools.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Complete Guide to Hosting Successful Networking Events Wondering how to keep your audience engaged at virtual, hybrid, or in-person events? In this guide, we delve into how to provide meaningful event networking opportunities to attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. How do you help facilitate networking at your events?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 15, 2022

With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of what it takes to create unforgettable online events. . For example, webinars need to deliver on whatever you sell the audience on the event registration page. The audience will sign out or zone out if the pacing is uncomfortable. Why People (Love To) Hate Webinars.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When executed correctly, event branding can help to establish a powerful connection between your brand and your target audience, building credibility and increasing brand recognition. A strong brand identity helps differentiate an event from competitors, attract a targeted audience, and build trust and loyalty among participants.

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Facebook is without a doubt the most popular social network and it is followed by Twitter and Instagram. Social networks save time and effort while creating a collaborative environment but still manage to reduce endless email exchange. Another great thing would be to integrate social media with registration.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, with the surplus of quality content online, the intrinsic value of in-person has shifted to connecting with like-minded peers. But even though we recognize how networking has taken priority, we largely have not changed our approach as planners. Think beyond “networking” and take a holistic approach.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

We leverage our proven global partner network, allowing us to deliver exceptional service around the globe. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique goals, audience demographics, and budgetary considerations that allow us to craft customized programs that meet their goals and exceed expectations.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For example, you might consider incorporating wearable tech into an in-person event to support faster check-ins and enhance the networking experience — just like HubSpot did during INBOUND 2022. Building websites, increasing event registrations, and promoting email are all possible thanks to event technology.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“My first job was opening the mail and entering the data from the registration forms. But at the end of the day, if you don’t have the environment and the technology for your audience, you’re not going to succeed,” he adds. What are your goals and who is your audience? ” Remember those?

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