MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

One of the hottest topics in the events industry nowadays is hybrid and virtual audience engagement. But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. Audience Response Systems Are Not New.

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Audience Event Apps Technology Technology 317

Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

While our focus on this guide is how to use social media to promote our events, we’ll also need to consider the other available channels and best practices. Know Your Target Audience. Figure out the marketing channels and tactics that are effective for this specific target audience, and stick to it.

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Social Media Promotion Media Registration 91

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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Speakers Planner Audience Booking 64

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Social media has become one of the top low-cost strategies for event promotion. Why Social Media Event Marketing is Important Social media platforms have billions of active users, providing event organizers with an opportunity to reach a vast audience. With more than 4.62 With more than 4.62

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Social Media Promotion Media Event Marketing 59

Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough. Below you will learn: What makes for an engaging speaker.

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Speakers Conference Audience Event Apps 221

Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Expert event planners and organizers understand that choosing the right audience engagement strategies can make or break an event.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Mesmer has added new voices to the list of speakers, including young professionals who are on the rise in the industry. It’s a sweeping transformation, and one that relied heavily on the association’s investment in something that often doesn’t get a lot of attention: speaker coaching.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

While the social media rushed to discuss who was at fault, the Brew Crew primarily wonders how could somebody simply run up the stage or make an unscripted joke. “The broadcast that you could see on social media was a bit too clean. He’s yelling from the audience and you can hear him clear as day.

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Speakers Social Media Production Preparation 317

Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence for your event is crucial in reaching out to a wider audience and boosting attendance. This includes identifying your target audience, determining the best platform to reach them, and creating compelling marketing materials.

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Website Online Social Media Promotion 130

Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide. Is the majority of your audience in-person or virtual? After all, they need to hire more event staff, pay for a virtual event platform, and engage two audiences in two completely separate ways while ensuring they can also interact with one another.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Increasing audience engagement can be a challenge even for the best #eventprofs. In order to increase audience engagement, you need to first capture their attention. They can bend their corner of social media to their will, and when that coincides with yours, you can reach more people and stand out in your niche.

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Audience Registration Events Social Media 263

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. Understand Your Audience Different events cater to different audiences. It’s a tall order.

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Speakers Logistics Audience Events 52

Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. Before you market to any audience, you need to understand who they are and where they come from. These young professionals and young adults are digital natives who are full of energy.

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Social Media Audience Events Media 156

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Make audience input easy. During the registration process, ask people what they expect or want to get out of their attendance; allow audience members to submit questions to speakers in real-time using question boxes or chat functions; use feedback tools to capture audience input at various points during and after the event.

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Social Media Remote Online Audience 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Online Attendee Speakers Registration 328

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. Event platforms have transformed how we measure audience engagement KPIs.

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Platform Sponsors Events Registration 334

Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

Sure, landing pages, social media, and content are common, basic knowledge. Anybody who hasn’t been living under a rock knows about the power of social media in marketing. However, there’s more to incorporating social media into your marketing strategy than just sharing videos and pictures.

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Virtual Events Event Marketing Marketing Marketing 307

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

Social Media. Is social sharing within the event app encouraged, or restricted? Is this a public event with links to social media platforms, or is this a private event that should only be held within the event app? Will you have any featured speakers? Should those speakers be linked to any sessions?

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Technology Technology Event Apps Social Media 264

Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the power to influence, energize, ignite, and even empower an audience, an impactful keynote speech has the potential to make or break an event’s success. But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? What is a keynote speaker? What is the role of a keynote speaker? .

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Speakers Retreat Promotion Audience 117

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the Director of Events for the Social Media Examiner , Phil was also faced with a brand new set of challenges once the pandemic hit. As we mentioned above, the folks at Social Media Examiner aren’t new to this virtual event space. Content For Virtual Events: The Audience. This Is Where We Are.

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Virtual Events Speakers Events Social Media 348

Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

After all, you need the skills of a Cirque de Soleil performer to handle venues, schedules, suppliers, and social media all at the same time! By putting the audience’s needs first and giving them what they want, you could create an event that’ll leave a lasting impact. Technology: a Builder, and a Barrier.

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Audience Planner Meeting Booking 324

Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A website is the most significant platform for any organization to showcase its events and communicate with its audience. A stagnant and outdated website will not only deter the audience but also fail to communicate the latest developments and important information about the event.

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Website SEO Social Media Audience 130

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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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

In addition to our training courses and really trying to serve the needs of a lot of our niche audiences that we really can’t serve all of them at our live events” The Planning Process For A Virtual Event. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. “Our speakers have fancy microphones.

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Virtual Events Speakers Rehearsal Events 398

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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Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. Therefore, it is crucial to invest time and resources in creating a well-designed and informative event website that resonates with your target audience.

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Website Online Social Media Registration 130

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. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend.

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Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. For example, your audience can complete challenges , receive points for each completed challenge, and see where they are on a leaderboard. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms !

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Platform Sponsors Events Social Media 317

Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: How To Engage Your Audience – #EventIcons Episode 87. Audience Interaction Blog. Audience Response App. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Interactive Meeting Technology, LLC. 73 Questions with Anna Wintour. 8 Mile (Movie). SocialPoint.

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Audience Trade Show Consulting Technology 189

Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Virtual Events Speakers Rehearsal Management 98

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. Increase your presence on social media. Create a memorable hashtag and give your audience a chance to participate in an activity they will want to share on their profiles (ie. social media wall).

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

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. Your audience should understand that it’s a real event you’re planning, not just another webinar resembling a conference call. . Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen.

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Online Virtual Events Platform Audience 177

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-crafted speaker bio is a great way to create a strong first impression with event attendees and generate buzz. Not only can a solid bio establish credibility for your event and pique the audience’s curiosity, but it also can accelerate event promotion efforts. CEO of Acme Corp.) Pay attention to the structure, too.

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Speakers Conference Audience Affiliate 52

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. Social media for events can be leveraged to create buzz, promote the event, and increase exposure.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What makes a hybrid event synchronous is that both hybrid audiences experience the same event, at the same time. But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Why asynchronous events? Each gets full, undivided attention.

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Audience Virtual Events Communications Communications 306

National Association For Catering ane Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In addition to choosing a subject matter that is equally interesting and valuable to your members, you also need to select a speaker who will do the topic justice by engaging the audience with dialogue and providing them with real, actionable takeaways. Implement an onboarding process for speakers. Weddings vs. corporate?

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