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. Here are eight tips from the team at video communication company Livestorm to ensure your event delivers engagement.

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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. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 25, 2019

Brought to you by: The importance of registration and ticketing cannot be overstated. A cohesive and user-friendly ticketing/registration interface plays a vital role in the success of your event. Conversion is key, support will make sure your ticket offerings and registration questions are clearly stated. Are free events free?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication. To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. RFID locks on meeting room doors and 200 new motion-detection cameras will enhance security. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Two out of five organizers said that staying within budget was one of their biggest priorities when booking a speaker, topped only by audience engagement (67 percent) and education for the audience (49 percent). Choosing speakers is a collaborative decision — less than 8 percent of respondents make the booking decisions alone.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Attendees can simply scan their face (if consented to during registration), and be granted access to the event once they are recognized. . Customize communication.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Building websites, increasing event registrations, and promoting email are all possible thanks to event technology. As the pandemic slowly starts appearing in the rear-view mirror, it seems all but certain that this trend will continue as we move further into the future. Event tech also leads to a better user experience.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. We surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest virtual event trends for 2020. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events! This will be one of the biggest trends of 2020.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We predicted a trend for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show its potential in 2018, and now we’re anticipating its dominance in the years to come. How on-demand AI can be anything from a registration assistant to a comprehensive virtual concierge. Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Space Conflicts. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2022

Data is not just a matter of what information you collect about your events and its participants — the most important part of the data journey is how you communicate stats and numbers to others. Illustration by Adam Ferriss). Editor’s note: This article is part of the Convene July 2022 cover & CMP Series story package.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication. To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. RFID locks on meeting room doors and 200 new motion-detection cameras will enhance security. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

We’re seeing a 2018 event trend for creating a personalized event experience. Why this trend? Customizing communication technology. It’s more important than ever to pinpoint the interests of attendees by collecting data throughout the registration process and up to when they arrive at your event.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 29, 2021

Ask questions like: was the registration process simple enough? The events industry is always evolving alongside current social and cultural trends. A good way to do this would be to study the trends in the market. Booking venues during low season might give you better deals and you would likely have the venue for yourself.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 24, 2024

It communicates a lot about your event to different people, showcases how your plans evolve, and becomes a useful guide for future events. Remember, costs and trends might have changed, so you still need to research your specific costs. It’s not the most thrilling task, and getting all the details right can be a bit challenging.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

On-demand viewing for registrants was available for 30 days. For Workiva, the goal is to accelerate bookings and expand awareness of new products and releases. The actor was chosen because his message in his book Greenlights resonated with Amplify’s overall “dare to simplify” theme.

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Eventtia

JULY 6, 2023

There are several challenges retail companies need to consider when focusing on designing new experiences for their customers: → New Buying Trends The pandemic and the life-cost crisis conditioned a series of changes in how people buy. How retail companies communicate with leads and customers can make or break overall growth and reputation.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Despite a decrease in registrations, this planner met their contract room block minimum and felt this was due to the fact the hotel was really the only one around, so attendees were not able to book outside of the block. One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. If at all possible, don’t cancel your program.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 9, 2022

In an interview with Social Tables, she said little details such as making sure your chosen course uses email for communication (“you’d be surprised how many don’t”) are important. Explore the Cvent Supplier Network to find, request, and book venues — golf courses included — all across the world. Not sure where to start looking?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 7, 2023

Whatever Media Group) PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Usher said people should embrace artificial intelligence as a co-pilot rather than fear it will replace them in the jobs. The projects didn’t exist.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

All Terrain Chicago, IL All Terrain pioneered experiential marketing well before it became a trend. based event and experience marketing agency, empowers purpose-driven communities to engage vital audiences, advancing the mission for top brands, businesses, and universities. Communications. Digital Experiences.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 25, 2024

As event planners, staying ahead of the game means being knowledgeable about the latest travel and accommodation trends and incorporating them into your planning strategies. In this article, we will explore some of the latest travel and accommodation trends that every event planner should consider when organizing their next event.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

CRM data, registration data, lead data, meetings data, followed by attitudinal data.” It’s communication with the executives. Here is what to consider when crafting this kind of framework. Understand metrics lingo. Next is the common data — the data that we’re all engulfed in every day. It’s a discussion with the broader team.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Your checklist helps you chart those nuances, so that you pick the perfect caterer, keep your menu on-trend , protect the planet, and, most importantly, leave your guests feeling nurtured and nourished.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AMGiNE automates and streamlines the Group Air booking process for Travel Management Companies, a tedious job that can take hours without the ability to automatically generate compliant trips from registration data. That includes websites, registration tools and agendas that might otherwise rely on paper and pencil.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

First of all, you would look to find and book a venue of appropriate size. A simplified way of looking at this question is to consider the concept of ‘balancing your books.’ For example, how much would the festival spend on venue hire , booking acts, staffing costs, marketing, etc? How can you work out an event’s budget?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

One of the trends Saling noted is the heightened importance of flexible space for collaboration. Populous identified five top trends, including: Creating flexible, wired spaces filled with fresh air, places to connect, and plants are some ways convention centers can respond to the pandemic. Online registration. Enhanced Wi-Fi.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 15, 2024

We’re looking at you, hotel bookings for events. Without a straightforward way for attendees to book their stays, frustration bubbles up, turning what should be an exciting experience into a bit of a headache. But what about the elephant in the room? It’s the part of event planning that often feels like herding cats.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

They are automating website and email templates to ensure each workshop and employee communication is customized, clean, and consistent. Through a custom-designed solution, they were able to consolidate all of their registration and marketing into one platform, distributed through a global events calendar.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

There are fewer obstacles when booking vendors, venues, or other logistics that may be needed for a live event. Breakout discussion groups bridge communication gaps between people with different perspectives or interests and create the ideal environment for delving into stimulating conversations within specific disciplines or subject areas.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book and pay even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. When booking ahead of time, be sure to read the contract thoroughly and understand when payment deadlines and cancellation policies take effect.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Better buckle up! In fact, the CBRE is predicting a 2.4% HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

The term refers to maintaining year-round communication with your audience, building trust and loyalty along the way, as well as allowing you to easily get ideas and feedback from your community. Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Read more about these tips to hacker-proof your events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on. If the plan is moving along as expected, planners need to be able to communicate that information confidently, correctly, and collaborate with others to find the solution. Comparison and Selection.

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