MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers. Planners said word of mouth was key.

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

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms. Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Event Technology Platforms Published 19 March 2024.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Will the event require sponsors? Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Are you selling tickets to the event?

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

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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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Your goal should be to create a name that’s catchy and in line with your target audience. ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Set audience goals for attendees. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine an appropriate event length.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 306

Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

Use it to connect with your attendees, but of course, make sure it isn’t too overwhelming – you don’t want to distract them from the fantastic content and the speakers delivering it! Remember, this applies to the branding of event sponsors as well. You’ll probably include some combination of brand colors, logo and messaging.

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Conference Vendor Production Speakers 391

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Why you need to track audience engagement with your event’s ‘why’. This simple question gives you the direction you need to make sure you’re not only meeting the needs of your client but that you’re also meeting the needs and expectations of your audience. This is why it’s just so important that you know your audience.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Ultimately, event technology services let you create unforgettable experiences and extend the life of your event long after the doors have closed and speakers have gone home. Not sure what your goals are?

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size. Utilize event planning software or checklists to keep track of tasks and deadlines.

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Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Optimize your event page to reach the largest audience. Create conversations, post relevant content, and engage with user activity to continue growing the event’s audience. . Set communication expectations with the audience and commit to them in order to start building pre-event trust with attendees. Learn more.

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Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys. Who’s the target audience? Do you need to find sponsors? Finding venues (or online event platforms), vendors, speakers, sponsors, etc. What’s the format?

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

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Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. Allowing your audience to deepen their engagement using the technology they have on them brings nothing but positive reactions from your audience. Who is your target audience and will you include live streaming? What are the best apps on the market?

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Event Apps Conference Sponsors Audience 184

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Educating your target audience about something. Speaker session. You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. Scheduling: coordinates meetings before and at the event, work with speakers/exhibitors, and make sure the event’s schedule is up to date and well-maintained.

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Your goal should be to create a name that’s catchy and in line with your target audience. ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Set audience goals for attendees. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine an appropriate event length.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals. Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools. Educating your audience. Not sure you need event technology?

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Talent/speaker fees.

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Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Know Your Target Audience. Figure out the marketing channels and tactics that are effective for this specific target audience, and stick to it. With a formal, well-written press release, you invite relevant media, websites, and also influencers to be a part of your event so they can spread the word to their respective audience.

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Social Media Promotion Media Registration 91

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? 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.

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Venue Conference Entertainment Audience 246

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Your event strategy should cover the types of events you want to put on, the tools in your event tech stack, the audiences you want to engage, and the metrics you’ll track to gauge event success. Is your strategy ready for what audiences expect in 2023? Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . Let’s take a look.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Bizzaboo

JULY 13, 2023

An event brief is a comprehensive document that contains all the key elements of an event, such as event goals, target audience, budget considerations, venue selection, and marketing strategies. Step 3: Identify Target Audience and Event Theme Dedicate some time to understanding your target audience. What is an event brief?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

“Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. Audience engagement , too, is all about community,” Brandt adds. .” The Biggest Event Tech Prediction For 2022 Is Community.

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

These events — which can be held in person or as hybrid and virtual events — typically cater to external audiences and enable attendees to network with other like-minded individuals who use the same products as loyally as they do. Consider sponsors and vendors. Pick a smart location.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Many meeting organizer debates are currently taking place on whether a virtual conference can bring as much ROI to sponsors as an in-person conference. As a meeting organizer, it is in the best interest of your sponsors to help them reach their event marketing goals whether an event is virtual, hybrid or in person. Mark Fisher.

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Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Do our topics reflect our event’s purpose and does it resonate with our audience? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Trends Events Sustainability Attendee 335

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

So, in a virtual event, there are two types of attendees available: the in-person attendees who physically attend the event on the venue, and the virtual audience, who will ‘only’ attend the event online, typically via a live stream. Attracting more sponsors. Hybrid events are naturally easier to sell to sponsors.

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Benefits Virtual Events Sponsors Events 62

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Understand your audience. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. An organized marketing strategy guarantees you reach your target audience and create a buzz around your event.

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Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

By tracking attendee data, you can gain valuable insights into your audience, identify areas of improvement, and make better decisions about future events. By leveraging this data, event planners can tailor their programs to meet the needs and interests of their audience. Not sure what to ask during a demo? We can help!

Registration 52

Registration Automation Vendor Attendee 52

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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Venue Audience Insurance Social Media 200

MeetingPool

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past. The result could be more engagement and fewer drop-offs.

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Meeting Vendor Platform Audience 52

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.

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Management Automation Communications Communications 97

Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. Challenges could include things like: Visit 3 sponsor booths who seem most interesting to you. Answer a multiple choice question about the keynote speaker.

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Networking Conference Events Attendee 317

Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to co-host the event with a partner, customer, or vendor. This is especially true for people participating in a virtual event as expert speakers or moderators.

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Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 85

Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

As the name suggests, a 365-day event community is a group of attendees, sponsors, speakers, and other stakeholders that stays connected to and engaged with your event year-round. Speakers can back out, bad weather might discourage attendees from showing up, and technical difficulties might hinder the event experience.

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Planner Sponsors Registration Events 52

Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

So, what exactly are you doing to keep audiences immersed in your events? You’ll get proven tips and tools to keep audience engagement high throughout your event and after the last session ends. Attendees today are more sophisticated and have higher expectations for audience engagement. What exactly is event engagement?

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