Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

Creating your virtual event budget might feel like a complex task. Sure, you’re probably more than used to create budgets for in-person events. But how do you go about it in the scope of virtual events? Simultaneously, new things that are inherent to virtual events will have to be accounted for.

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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 16, 2021

If an unexpected turn of events forces us to shut down again, what are you going to do? We’re willing to bet that you know a lot about virtual events at this point. Having to return to virtual events exclusively will hardly do wonders for morale, especially if you have to do everything on your own.

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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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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2020

Virtual event software is becoming more and more sophisticated, enabling experiences that surprise and awe audiences. With this, organizers are doubling and in some cases, tripling their pre-COVID-19 events attendance, attracting international participants from across the globe.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

This chunk of the 2021 event trends guide paints an accurate picture of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect. How many people planned a virtual event last year? And what are their thoughts on the future of events? And if this is the case, what are the 2021 event trends to look for? Path Two: If COVID-19 Remains.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. As important as it is to find speakers , it’s only the first step in event speaker management. Speakers are a vital part of your event’s success. Ensure your event’s success.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But they require a few tweaks to ensure your audience feels like they’re part of the event – even if they’re sitting at home on their couch. Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Promote the Event on Several Channels.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. Recently, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a virtual event that reached around 7,000 students across the state of Missouri.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2021

Communication-skills specialist Kerri Garbis explains how to prepare speakers to present effectively for both virtual and in-person attendees. After all, engaging a virtual audience is quite different than engaging an in-person audience. Speakers hearing themselves is the best training device.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

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. There are plenty of cool options out there of games you can play virtually.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

The events industry has been hit hard. Events need to consider new business models and revenue streams to keep themselves diversified and stable. Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As someone who is heavily involved in the technology side of the events industry, Scott has a lot to teach us about our approach to virtual and what we should be looking out for when it comes to choosing the right technology. We’d started preparing for everybody having to work from home and a lot of those kinds of things.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

The Best of the Best: Virtual/Hybrid Exhibitors: Creating Amazing Exhibitor Experiences For Virtual And Hybrid Events. ? Make sure you’re up to date with all the information you need to plan a virtual event by downloading our Virtual Events Handbook! What does this mean for event planners? .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

To account for the diversity of habits, personalities and wants, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) put together a list of the most common “personas” and provided suggestions on how to make every type of attendee feel comfortable, included, engaged and prepared during your event. In-person Events. Virtual Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Preparation matters. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Debrief meetings are also a great opportunity to celebrate the event’s success, boosting the morale of your team. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Survey Your Audience To Get Post-Event Feedback. free ticket to your next in-person event).

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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. Why are your attendees coming to the event? 4 Tools for Keeping Your Audience Engaged.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead. Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance. Hybrid events: Allow 4-6 months for planning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After two years of not meeting, companies and audiences may have different goals and expectations so conferences that were previously produced as simple iterations on the previous years’ event must now be reinvented whole cloth. Those conversations don’t have to be adversarial, however. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 28, 2021

Why are live-streams gaining in popularity on virtual events? Most of us are no longer strangers to live streams on virtual events as it has gradually become the new standard in holding large-scale events in the new-normal. Pre-event preparation. Leverage on a digital marketing campaign.

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Alcor Mice

JANUARY 26, 2021

Since then, companies have continued exploring different ways to create a perfect virtual event. According to Bizzabo, as much as 93 % of event marketers have incorporated virtual events into their strategy for 2021. It is clear that virtual events are here to stay for the foreseeable future.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow? We cover a variety of webinar best practices that can help new organizers and seasoned virtual event planners alike.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Additionally, 90% of interviewees agree that even when the pandemic comes to an end, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay. So, in face of data points like these, it’s only natural that several aspects of the industry are preparing for the upcoming shift. And this, of course, includes venues!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One of the things I’m seeing is that the most successful [virtual events] are making sure you have a team in place to start the online conversation,” Farmanfarmaian said. “If Gaudini is also an advocate for shorter sessions and longer audience engagement periods. Prime your Chat Box. Unless…” she continued.

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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. Experiential events can be a goldmine for user-generated content. Create a memorable hashtag and give your audience a chance to participate in an activity they will want to share on their profiles (ie.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. But while we’re all aware of this, confusion might still linger when it comes to actually choosing a hybrid event venue. How will food preparation work? Technology.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Some large groups are throwing a camera in the room to capture the presentations for an extended remote audience. For smaller groups a progression of virtual content sharing followed by some in-person workshopping and closing a few days later with virtual lessons learned might be more effective. “You Best Practices.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. With technology expanding and virtual event opportunities increasing, it’s essential to know how to make the most of these experiences. Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We were trying to cultivate this multimedia event turned into interactive. 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. But how did they do when the events industry had to pivot to virtual events only?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What is event engagement? Event engagement, also known as audience engagement, refers to an event’s ability to hold the attention of its audience as well as promote full participation from event attendees. How can I tell if an event is engaging? Audience engagement during an event.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2021

Emotion & Facial Recognition At Events: From Audience Engagement To Real-Time Changes. Facial recognition at events doesn’t stop at who you are, but how you feel. ” Emotion and facial recognition might be useful for audience engagement , too. Emotion & Facial Recognition At Virtual Events.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Teresa Al Dente, President & CEO at the Drag Taste virtual experience, spoke with Rachel Moore, Director of Global Campaigns at Hubilo and told the story of their pivot from live to virtual events. In March 2020, when they had to shut down due to COVID-19, five days later, they developed the virtual experience.

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Meet Green

AUGUST 26, 2022

During the pandemic, we took the opportunity to turn our full attention to defining and refining our virtual events processes. Coordinating messaging for the virtual audience. Having a dedicated showrunner will ensure a high production value for your virtual audience. Dedicate a showrunner staff position.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

Matthew is the Managing Director and co-founder of Your Stand Builder , an award-winning company that “revolutionizes the way companies all around the world prepare for their exhibitions” So who better than him to teach us how to create amazing exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events?

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