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. Strong eye contact at close range is king.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What level of production is expected from a virtual event? And speaker sessions are the biggest component here. Choosing the best one will depend on many factors, including the audience demographics, the goals of your event, your budget, and more. The Pros Of Live Sessions In Virtual Events.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. Do I Have To Plan Two Different Events?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But as time went by, the standards for virtual event production started rising. Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. Took an enormous amount of rehearsal. Role Model #2: Apple Keynote Speakers. It was absolutely beautiful.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That’s why, when AirMeet asked me to host their recent session on Reenergizing Your 2022 Virtual Events , I decided to start the session with a round of Event Industry Trivia. It showed how games can be a powerful way to engage your virtual attendees. 1 Have a Goal for the Virtual Game. 2 Virtual Event Prizes!

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees. So on this week’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Kruger and Will Curran are tackling this head-on. A Smooth Virtual Experience For Attendees.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With all this in mind, let’s look at a few can’t-miss items on your pre-event checklist template for an in-person conference. Event Brief/Management Checklist ☐ Set the event date and name. Your goal should be to create a name that’s catchy and in line with your target audience. ☐ Determine an appropriate event length.

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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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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 18, 2021

Face-to-face events, conferences, and meetings were postponed or cancelled for the near future. Due to the pandemic, subsequent quarantine, and travel restrictions, our company shifted our mindset and developed new product offerings for our clients in the form of virtual events and hybrid meetings.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Set deadlines or “due dates” for nonprofit planning tasks, such as: Securing an event venue Hiring vendors (e.g., Share timeline updates, assign new responsibilities, and set upcoming task reminders using free, collaborative event planning software. Want to test out event diagramming for free? Yes, show me how 7.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With all this in mind, let’s look at a few can’t-miss items on your pre-event checklist template for an in-person conference. Event Brief/Management Checklist ☐ Set the event date and name. Your goal should be to create a name that’s catchy and in line with your target audience. ☐ Determine an appropriate event length.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One of the primary challenges in event planning is managing the numerous details and ensuring you have backup plans for almost every aspect. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For online events, choose a robust virtual event management platform.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 13, 2023

If you want to scale your event strategy and make evergreen event brief templates to achieve repeatable success, this blog article is for you. What is an event brief? It is a blueprint that ensures a well-structured approach for your event, allowing every contributing member to stay on the same page without confusion.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. But how much attention have you actually paid to the virtual event production aspect? How detrimental a low level of excellence is to the success of your event.

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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. What Is a Hybrid Event? In-Person Event: Still The Best Experience.

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Meeting Tomorrow

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As an event production team, we’ve had a front row seat to thousands of presentations over the years. We can’t count the times we’ve speakers enter the room nervous, then gain confidence with coaching and deliver an engaging, home-run presentation. Audiences want speakers to connect with them and deliver strong presentations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. Not with enthusiasm, but with a sense of duty and obligation to ourselves, our industry, and our audiences. Unless you want your entire audience to be clamoring for refunds, stop slacking off and start planning. Virtual Event Timeline.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

☐ Speakers: Decide on Keynotes, Sessions, and Entertainment Figure out which speakers will impact your event most by engaging and captivating attendees. Don’t forget to cast a wide net for diverse and lesser-known speakers to ensure your event meets attendee expectations and that attendees feel represented.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

And that rule is, any audience of any size will lend their time and attention, their feedback, and in many cases – their resources, in exchange for expert insight, ahead of the curve ideas and solid advice, if delivered through a flawless presentation. Live or virtual, record and review your presentation. Know your audience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. Disregarding Rehearsals.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the weeks leading up to the event, have at least one technical rehearsal to review the order of events, workflow and technical needs. This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the positives that came out of the last 18 months is the ability to reach a broader audience through livestreaming. Even as events are coming back and in-person audiences are gathering around the world, a virtual component will forever be a way to add value to your event and to your attendees.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

So good, it should be shared with a wider audience. 5 mins: Scott shares some recent learnings from virtual events. 10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. 30 mins: Is panel prep different in the virtual world? Speaker recruiting?

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Continue reading for best practices on how to: Skyrocket engagement with immersive, bespoke virtual experiences Produce successful Super Bowl-inspired hybrid events Simplify planner workflows Stretch your budget What’s the difference between virtual and hybrid events? What are the benefits of virtual and hybrid events?

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Creative Group Inc

MAY 12, 2021

Whether it’s to inspire and educate internal teams, increase customer loyalty, drive brand advocacy, or engage deeper inside the channel, corporate events rely on content to drive positive return on their investment. Before virtual events took hold, dollars were spent on capturing key moments such as the General Session.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2021

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to get your favorite brew and join the Event Brew crew as they talk about yet another subject of debate in the exciting new world of virtual events. They put their heads together and tried to answer the following question: are virtual events really more inclusive and accessible?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Being versed in both the technical aspects and common vernacular of virtual meetings will make your planning experience more seamless, and also make your next event more successful. These backgrounds can simulate a different location or display a logo, image, or video behind the speaker. Presenters. Let’s dive right in.

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