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. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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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. “I The expanded venue was a hit with attendees. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Trade Show Vendor Sustainability Social Media 254

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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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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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers. In fact, 19.4%

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Venue B2B Proposal Contracts 52

Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 13, 2021

We don’t want our clients’ spending money on stuff their audience can’t see in the event design. When enhancing or altering venue spaces and catering, make your changes different enough that guests recognize and appreciate the importance of those design elements and that they were made specifically for your event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The shuttle back and forth to off-site venues is also very important. 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. It’s about achieving intimacy with your audience. Surprises only work well at birthday parties.

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Planner Meeting Training Audience 179

Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Priming your audience for a return to live events that don’t have the same scale and grandeur of the past, but are equally creative and definitely worth attending. Make sure you have the right protocols in place and that everyone is well informed about them prior to the events – what can they expect when entering the venue?

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. Labor shortages have left many venues and service providers without sufficient staff. This will ensure you have enough time for price negotiations.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Know Your Audience . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. However, with some planning and a great WiFi vendor, this is easily preventable. .

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Vendor Venue Events Contracts 282

Convene by PCMA

MAY 13, 2024

It shares the story of the vendor relationship and how you can work together to make better decisions. You’ll get a quick list of event improvements just by watching your audience behavior. Opposites Attract A dance pop hit about creating intentional networking for your audience. Are they excited, confused, frustrated?

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Planner Events Audience Communications 98

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. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size.

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Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

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.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 24, 2024

They understand the intricacies of corporate event planning, from selecting the right venue to creating engaging agendas and managing logistics. Access to Networks and Resources Professional event planners have extensive trusted networks and access to a wide range of resources, including venues, vendors, and entertainment options.

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Event Planning Logistics Vendor Events 52

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

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

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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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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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond delivering on audience, you can counter these challenges to attracting exhibitors to your event by 1) demonstrating that you are doing everything you can to help control their costs, and 2) increasing transparency. They’re enlisting the help of their key vendors to provide advice for better budgeting and controlling of show expenses.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

“[Meeting professionals] have the unique ability to create meetings and events that offer an opportunity to belong, through thoughtful consideration of content, language, collateral, venue, destination, agenda, session and design.”. Does your planning team reflect the community and audience that you are serving?” Dasher asked.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

To find out if they could be the right move for your next conference, let’s take a look at the benefits of using rental staging sets: Portable or standalone in case you’re working with a stageless venue. Can be part of your event production package – fewer vendors to coordinate with, equals one less thing to worry about.

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Conference Vendor Production Speakers 391

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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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 59

Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

So what I want to do is talk to you a little bit how you can save money when it comes to that hotel wifi and for your events and how you can get by making sure you’re getting exactly what you need for the right price and that you’re not forced, again, into any conversations where you have to choose one vendor just to save $30,000, right?

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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. Pick a venue.

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Venue Audience Insurance Social Media 200

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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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% ” Choose the Right Event Format and Use Case When planning an event, you must consider the format and type that makes the most sense for your goals, audience, and budget. Not sure what your goals are?

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

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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Technology Technology Vendor Event Technology 59

Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

How to Excel at Venue Management. Venue management isn’t only about having a good eye for space and logistics. A venue manager has to be cordial and approachable as well as a great communicator. Make sure you are meeting not just the 'what' but also the 'why' of your trade show. Click To Tweet.

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Trade Show Promotion Social Media Venue 218

Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Your target audience needs to be interested in the event to justify the amount of time, energy, and money invested in planning a high school reunion. Inquire about general availability, willingness to travel, and preferred type of event venue. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book an event venue.

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Vendor Booking Venue Registration 78

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

Stova

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Interactive Maps : Navigation tools within the app help attendees locate sessions, exhibitors, restrooms, and food vendors. Virtual Venue Tours : Attendees can take virtual tours of event venues, familiarizing themselves with layouts and amenities. These systems offer convenience and security.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Trade Show 52

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. Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

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

Endless Events

JUNE 16, 2021

Months and months of learning how to avoid webinar fatigue , how to keep the audience engaged, which platform would best suit your needs, and so on, can hardly be forgotten. Who wants to sit through hours of platform demos, sourcing studios, and finding individual vendors for each moving part of a virtual event? Partners Who Pivot.

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