Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. As of Monday, CES is planning to go forward in Las Vegas, Jan. Meanwhile, Amazon has opted out entirely.

Meeting 264

Meeting Sponsors Travel Safety Retail 264

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.

Logistics 314

Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 314

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. Team Communication.

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Production Management B2B Meeting 282

Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. Includes “work chat” to quickly communicate with team members. Good news: There is.

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Event Planning Vendor Sponsors Events 222

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Start by weaving small segments about your event app into all pre-event communications,” VenuIQ suggests. Offering early access to a select group of attendees — such as VIPs, speakers, or sponsors — can be one path toward organic marketing, as these early adopters can share their experience on the app via social-media channels.

Event Apps 111

Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Will the event require sponsors? Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Optimize nonprofit event planning efficiency by organizing all communications in one place.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates. Not staying in touch with attendees prior to a free event While pre-event communication is always recommended regardless of the cost of attendance, the no-show rate can be as high as 50% for free events. Complicated vendor setup.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

The industry’s best event marketers create a 365-day event experience for attendees, who expect personalized communication and on-demand content once an event is over. attendee, vendor, speaker, and sponsor) to ensure a personalized and meaningful experience for every attendee and registrant.

Sponsors 52

Sponsors Speakers Attendee Audience 52

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By identifying these potential pitfalls in advance, organizers can take preventive measures by reallocating funds, renegotiating with vendors, or adjusting event components to fit within the budget. Clear Communication Budgets are not just internal tools; they are communication devices.

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Vendor Events Venue Entertainment 117

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 the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

Trends 156

Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 156

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Communicating With Attendees. Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors. Or maybe better yet, one of your vendors is really good at social media marketing.

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Trade Show Virtual Events Vendor Production 248

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. Branding/Design. Sponsorship. Fundraising.

Sponsors 149

Sponsors Logistics Vendor Events 149

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5% Be sure to ask the vendor to walk you through an in-person conference registration setup to see what it looks like from start to finish. Are there options to promote sponsors and exhibitors?

Management 98

Management Registration Vendor Event Apps 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. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Do you need to find sponsors? Finding venues (or online event platforms), vendors, speakers, sponsors, etc. How many attendees can I expect? Who will be speaking at the event? Am I offering activities or entertainment? How can I keep attendees engaged? Will you be charging for tickets? What event tech do I need?

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Management Logistics Events Speakers 109

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees. In addition, it is highly recommended to integrate social media links and other contact details of the speakers to allow for easy communication and networking possibilities.

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Website Online Social Media Registration 130

ITA Group

JANUARY 17, 2022

Attract & Retain Event Sponsors Year After Year. Sponsors expect more authentic, one-on-one connections with attendees. ITA Group’s sponsorship team has decades of experience managing sponsors and designing unique opportunities for brand exposure, revenue growth, attendee interactions and more. Event Sponsor. Get Started.

Sponsors 52

Sponsors Events Logistics Communications 52

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

Marketing The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors.

Sponsors 97

Sponsors Logistics Vendor Events 97

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. Communicate Changes As They Happen. Stage One: Adapt.

Management 97

Management Automation Communications Communications 97

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. Marketing coordinator: responsible for promotion and communication strategy and the execution of event promotions before, during, and after the event. Sponsorship: sell sponsorship opportunities and maintain relationships with secured sponsors.

Event Planning 123

Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Determine all fabrication and branding needs.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. This will keep investors, sponsors, and partners happy throughout the entire process. Add vendor timelines. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

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% But focusing on the essentials can lead to missing out on innovative new functions that leading vendors provide continuously. Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9%

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Communication planning, management and execution. Vendor and speaker coordination. Vendor management. Executive Director Corporate Communications, Major Automotive Organization. We’re always two steps ahead of your needs, giving you back valuable time and creating a personal, seamless attendee experience. Event gifting.

Management 52

Management Automotive Contracts Contracts 52

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.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

All the different aspects of your event’s structure should communicate the purpose of the event. You can find ways to project your event’s values through chatbots and the way they communicate, right down to recommending sessions that best match an attendee’s interests. You must look for brand alignment when choosing event sponsors.

Speakers 185

Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2023

The goal is to outwardly communicate an atmosphere of allyship so that someone experiencing harassment is less likely to feel isolated — if someone makes an off-color remark, a bystander-trained member can diffuse it.

Training 101

Training Consulting Conference Website 101

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., ☐ Communicate your sustainability efforts to attendees before and during the event. .

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Identify and contact sponsors/partners. Finalize sponsor contracts and details.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

RIMS’ crisis management and communication plan for RISKWORLD, much of it informed by industry experts who sit on RIMS’ board, spans 60-plus pages. For instance, this year for the first time, RIMS asked vendors to participate in a security webinar with trained staff on how to deescalate tough situations.

Communications 98

Communications Communications Event Apps Preparation 98

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Set communication expectations with the audience and commit to them in order to start building pre-event trust with attendees. Highlight the event’s setup with time-lapse footage of the stage being built, vendor tents going up, or event parking getting roped off for attendees. Share, tag, and promote event vendors in one place.

Promotion 88

Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., Communicate your sustainability efforts to attendees before and during the event. . LEED, APEX/ASTM, Green Key, and GreenLeaders). ?

Event Planning 111

Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools. But focusing on the essentials can lead to missing out on innovative new functions that leading vendors provide continuously. Not sure you need event technology?

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Aside from sponsor booths and the three main stages where digestible 20-minute sessions were presented, the space featured gallery-style areas where startups were set up to present their projects to the crowds that wandered through. And this is where things got dicey. Planning the Staff Experience Also Required.

Conference 80

Conference Networking Vendor Attendee 80

Bizzaboo

JUNE 11, 2023

Not only are vendor prices on the rise and hard to predict, but it’s also increasingly common for hidden costs — such as permit fees, insurance, and security expenses — to impact bottom lines. Bring on Sponsors To Help Offset Costs and Increase Reach No rule says you must pay for the entire event out of your pocket.

Conference 59

Conference Insurance Sponsors Social Media 59

Bizzaboo

MARCH 26, 2020

How to communicate a COVID-19 related event cancellation to your attendees. But that doesn't make the decision any easier to make nor does it make it any more straightforward to communicate to attendees. Being a non-profit, the event especially relies on sponsors to make their event possible. Mobile World Congress.

Sponsors 82

Sponsors Events Vendor Registration 82

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Maximize event communications. Make it easy for attendees and potential attendees to communicate with the event planning team. Encourage guests to get to know one another by choosing a seating arrangement type that promotes communication. Use a mobile app to communicate with event attendees.

Social Media 176

Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176