Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. My company, Go Leeward Agency, worked with a 10,000-attendee event that utilized dozens of speakers. Another client said, “Ticket sales used to cover the venue and speakers, but the profit came from sponsors.

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Remote Speakers B2C Sponsors 280

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Do you want your remote audience to be able to network?

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Remote Vendor Audience Events 298

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Corporate events provide one of the most important opportunities for interaction with your target audience. How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience.

Destination Management 186

Destination Management Vendor Events Attendee 186

Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

Understanding your audience is a big deal.” Of all the resources millennial buyers use, vendor reps and materials are the least trustworthy and influential. Maybe buyers are buying differently, and we need to shift event design around more thought leadership for these vendors and less of this, ‘Meet a rep in the expo hall.’”

B2B 177

B2B Attendee Speakers Events 177

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network.

Meeting 246

Meeting Platform Vendor Networking 246

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.

Speakers 64

Speakers Vendor Sponsors Advertising 64

Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. Speaker X, Speaker Y, and Speaker Z will conduct sessions in the Main Room, Room #2, and Room #3.

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Virtual Events Proposal Vendor Events 257

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience. By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Will and the live audience had a lot of questions for our new host. ” It all started when he noticed all the big speakers and projectors his neighbor had. We talk about what little changes can we make that it’s going to look best for our online audience. And then I also want to talk about the in-person audience.

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Production Virtual Events Audience Online 316

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 116

Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

When you’re happy with it, you send the speaker a link, and they can fill in their session details, their bio, all that stuff, which feeds into the published program and your schedule.”. I can input costs in terms of time, vendor expenses, and flights. And audience, remember, we really do read our emails. And finally, cash flow.

Management 177

Management Vendor Events Platform 177

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. We also have a duty of care for all vendors and staff working the event,” she said. It might depend on your audience, and the goals and objectives of the meeting,” she said.

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Meeting Contracts Contracts Vendor 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Hybrid meetings range from 20% to 25%, which means 85% of events happening today have an in-person audience as at least one part of the equation. Now a menu of choices includes streaming, hologram speakers and microphones on each table. Virtual is still present, but hybrid is flat. It is about limitless possibilities,” Armstrong said.

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Meeting Technology Technology Event Technology 246

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors.

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Benefits Vendor Transportation Destination Management 192

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! Can be part of your event production package – fewer vendors to coordinate with, equals one less thing to worry about. Hiring modular staging.

Conference 391

Conference Vendor Production Speakers 391

Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

Building Trust with Your Audience “Thank you” emails enable you to maintain a dialogue with attendees and add value at no charge by sending helpful links to on-demand content and other resources. This allows you to build and nurture a trusting relationship between your audience and your organization. Do you have 5 minutes?

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Sponsors Speakers Attendee Audience 52

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 307

Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Who’s our target audience? Even your event partners and vendors can have access to the most important aspects of the strategy and work alongside planners in order to execute an event to perfection. We’ve spoken at length about the challenges pertaining to virtual audiences. What’s the goal of the experience?

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Remote Virtual Events Technology Technology 324

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Does your planning team reflect the community and audience that you are serving?” Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? It isn’t a quick fix,” she continued. “It Of meeting planners, 68.3

Human Resources 265

Human Resources Speakers Planner Certification 265

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

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. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

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 315

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

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

A list of their amenities includes: event technology solutions (LED signage, Sonos Soundsystem, TV screens, live streaming services), a variety of spaces (green rooms, an office for event coordinators, separate entrances for speakers, a mother’s room), furniture, whiteboards, and other presentation essentials, in-house catering.

Venue 314

Venue Events Automotive Corporate Meeting 314

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.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Know Your Audience . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. All of these questions are important to answer and let your internet provider know about your audience to ensure you have the best connection possible for your event. . Livestream or have speakers?

Vendor 282

Vendor Venue Events Contracts 282

Bizzaboo

MAY 15, 2024

The demand for such specialized gatherings has prompted vendors to enhance their platforms, offering advanced features that manage role-based permissions and ensure brand compliance. You can also livestream smaller sessions from your satellite locations or speakers attending virtually. Bonus: Don’t forget about your virtual audience!

Events 98

Events Logistics Benefits Attendee 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. Job one of the meeting professional is to understand the specific characteristics or personas—not demographics—of their audience and design a tent around each one of those.

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Trade Show Tourism Tourism Events 242

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.

Promotion 88

Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

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. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g.,

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

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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Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

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?

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

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.

Event Technology 69

Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Stova

APRIL 4, 2024

Therefore, success lies in crafting your questions to ensure each one serves a clear purpose and is succinct enough to stimulate active engagement from your audience. Offer an open-ended request for constructive feedback and give your audience a chance to expand on their feelings, comments and criticisms.

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Event Apps Speakers Networking Events 52

Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

In this new age of events, planners and vendors alike will have to push for innovation whilst expertly marrying the best aspects of virtual and live. When it comes to entryways at your hybrid venue, you’ll want to look for designated entrances and exits for speakers, staff, and attendees. Okay, that sounded a tad scary.

Venue 296

Venue Regulations Audience Networking 296

Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Should you source the venue and then the speakers? Simultaneously, you’d also want to engage and motivate the other attendees by bridging the gap between audiences. It will hinder your ability to bridge the gap between audiences and deliver the truly outstanding experience the attendees deserve. No Production Company?

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Event Planning Production Events Audience 317

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 29, 2022

Look at year-over-year data to identify patterns and trends in attendees, vendors, exhibitors, and speakers (both positive and negative). ? Checklist for Building a Diverse Speaker Lineup. Speakers engage, educate, and entertain audiences, but attendees have to feel like they see themselves represented on stage.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Vendor Registration Speakers 52

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? Finding venues (or online event platforms), vendors, speakers, sponsors, etc. Where and when will the event be? What’s the format?

Management 109

Management Logistics Events Speakers 109