Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Read More : 10 Questions to Ask a Potential Event Vendor Your AV provider’s technicians will be interacting with your staff, your presenters and your audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

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. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. Our audience needed the show; the industry wanted to meet,” she said. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The show took over 632,000 sq. It is a very cool way to get around,” she said.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. Below are 29 sample questions you could ask your attendees, speakers, or vendors. Use them as a starting point when determining which questions are most relevant for your audience. Remember, these are just sample questions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

Vendor Support. Will you have the vendor support you need? Finally, take an honest look at the sales process of each vendor you’re reviewing. If you aren’t asking for attendees to log in, often times you will have lost a big opportunity to collect meaningful data. What level of technological support will be available?

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience. With event technology, it is now possible to host virtual events, conferences, and trade shows, and reach a larger audience globally.

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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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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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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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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. Budget & Supplier Management DMCs have established relationships with local vendors and can often negotiate better rates than going direct.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Start by thinking of your target audience. The better you know your audience the easier it will be to choose your marketing channels. .

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Get data insights into their target audience. Here’s what you need to define to get started with your event marketing strategy: Learn as much as you can about your target audience and create attendee personas. Increase their conversion rate.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Building diverse cultures will help to recruit and retain diverse Gen Z audiences who are the most racially and ethnically diverse. Avoiding holy days could alleviate difficult decisions on behalf of your audience and increase attendance. Setting people up to feel as if they truly belong is a strategic advantage, DeShields explained.

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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. How often do you want to meet with your vendors? Vendor Qualifications. Once a month?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Will and the live audience had a lot of questions for our new host. We talk about what little changes can we make that it’s going to look best for our online audience. And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Needed Partnership Shawn Anderson, divisional vice president of sales and marketing with Remington Hospitality, agrees, “There is great opportunity to collaborate with local businesses, sponsors and vendors to create mutually beneficial relationships that enhance attendees’ experiences.”

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

I can input costs in terms of time, vendor expenses, and flights. Similar to sending speakers a link to put in their info, vendors can also receive a link. This is especially important for large events managing large budgets or a lot of vendors. And audience, remember, we really do read our emails. And finally, cash flow.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Read More : MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges Corporate culture recognizes the importance of a diverse workplace with equal representation to service successful events with staff that proudly represent various ages, races, genders and socio-economic statuses reflective of a broader audience.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. Consider the types of events you host, the scale, audience engagement strategies, integration with other tools, and any specific challenges you face.

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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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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.’”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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. And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way. The web really made things take off.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Together their event department raises millions of dollars in sponsorships and create an event that crosses generational boundaries, uses creative ideas to engage their audience, all while meeting stakeholder objectives. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors. They also own ThinkGeek.

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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. Expos are a place for attendees to meet with vendors, which allows them to be able to see and touch new products. Sure, they can watch, but they can’t interact like the people in the live audience can.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Audiences have grown accustomed to a better standard in live streaming and consuming event content online. Wouldn’t you agree that you need high-quality footage that will attract your audience? So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance.

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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.

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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. . Venue Negotiations .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

Can be part of your event production package – fewer vendors to coordinate with, equals one less thing to worry about. Those modular sets are pretty common and are easy to rent so if that’s what you’re interested in, you might be able to get one through your regular vendors.

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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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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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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. Bring your audience behind the scenes. When it makes sense, allow your audience to see where you’ve made mistakes and how you’re addressing them. Embrace nostalgia.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. Their amenities include: full production and AV assistance, full-service event management and vendor coordination, on-site catering and staff, event decorations. Let your overarching event strategy and target audience be your guide.

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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. People are rethinking their approach and thinking about speakers and audiences they couldn’t include before. Virtual is still present, but hybrid is flat.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I extend my expertise to events, and the teams running the events, as well as the audience attending it, offering holistic audits to ensure excellence in every aspect, from AV and tech to audience engagement. Platon Trifan stressed that the group is not just about personal well-being. “I

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