Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. Second, you need to choose a planner who works full-time within the industry.

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Benefits Planner Trade Show Insurance 98

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus. Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system?

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Trends Meeting Site Selection Contracts 259

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. According to Bizzabo’s State of in-person B2B conferences report , a whopping 64.6% of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 21, 2023

As the specter of COVID-19 lockdowns fades and the popularity of in-person events continues to gain momentum, events teams are pressured to find memorable and exciting venues to meet attendee expectations. of attendees say the event venue can make or break their experience. Hotel venues save you from the hustle.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. With Cvent Webinar, event organizers can now host webinars directly on Cvent’s platform, allowing planners to manage their events and webinars in one place.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Whether you’re hosting a small-scale networking event, a sprawling fundraising gala or a multi-day professional conference, generating buzz is essential for ensuring your event is well-attended by excited guests ready to engage with your work. Why not ask early-bird registrants to vote on their favorite t-shirt design?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 23, 2023

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? The venue has several spaces to use: The Flour Tower: This is the museum’s signature space, located in the former mill’s grain elevator. The Ruin Courtyard: This Minneapolis outdoor venue is in the heart of the museum, surrounded by the ruins of the old mill.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be a game-changer for meetings and events planners in the region, with its MICE market poised to grow from USD412.18 billion in 2023 to USD783.63 billion by 2032.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In-person conferences are the heartbeat of an impactful, revenue-generating business strategy. In-person conferences and events are the most impactful marketing channel, which means event organizers need the bodies, buy-in, budget, and tools to execute unforgettable experiences. At a time when 80.4% from 10.2%

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. Marisa Roberge, nCino’s associate director of global conferences & events, had prior experience with TSEC in her previous job. Takeaways for Planners.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Many businesses and event planners have already begun brainstorming how to implement ways they can make their events environmentally friendly. Creating sustainable events is key to being a responsible event planner. . As an event planner, it’s your role to make changes in the events you create. Start Planning.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. In a sense, all events are experiential.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. Event registration software and event ticketing software can simplify the registration process and streamline check-in procedures.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? So how do you find new venues?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth. percent in 2019.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9% of organizers say their event management software played a major role in the success of their most recent conference 62.9% of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. Zenus Inc and Fielddrive –two companies entered together and working with facial recognition registration.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent debuts a content-producing tool for various planner tasks, while Gevme and PCMA launch a research project to test which other tasks artificial intelligence could do well for planners. The progress of Project Spark will be shared on June 26 during PCMA’s Educon 2023 conference in Montreal, Canada.

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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. An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

As opposed to large conferences or events, micro-networking events facilitate higher levels of engagement and provide attendees with opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals in their industry. Gone are the days when event planners could simply choose a theme and run with it.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 27, 2022

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? Look at this list of 23 next-level event venues in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and beyond. Crystal chandeliers and pop art accents round out the venue aesthetic and make for a cohesive design that will enthrall attendees no matter the occasion. The Neu Neu. Source: Crave Catering.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2022

Our passionate people can work with your event planners to customize engaging experiences that connect your organization with your attendees, bringing to life and reinforcing your message in ways they won’t forget.

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Meeting Entertainment Registration Planner 98

Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

They looked like remote controls from the 1950s where they had four physical buttons on them and you handed them out to everyone at the conference. And then, when you walk up to registration that day, it says ‘Welcome Brandt’ in your native language. The last thing event planners want is their attendees getting lost.

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Audience Event Apps Technology Technology 317

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Will venues’ testing capabilities signify the full return to live events? And does this mean that even planners no longer have to worry about safety protocols or making testing available themselves? The venues are going to do it. So I’m going to a venue. Is this setting yet another precedent in our industry?

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Venue Logistics Contracts Contracts 287

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. He’s able to save me thousands off my bill,” said one planner in response to a recent MeetingsNet survey on cost-saving ideas. if the venue allows it, suggests Cole. Want more?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2022

If you walked into it without knowing what SX is, at first you might think it was a typical conference. Now, it is concentrated all within walking distance and tracks are grouped by venues. STEAL THIS IDEA – the SXSW TV app is a game changer for conference content. So, what’s next for SXSW?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. Telling people about the event is a big portion of the budget to consider.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 10, 2021

population affected by some type of disability, planners must gather attendee information and adapt spaces, furniture, and equipment accordingly. Second, planners must approach each element of their meeting from an inclusive mindset, gathering enough attendee information ahead of the event to ensure a full experience for everyone.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re new to the industry, tackling your first nonprofit event planning gig, or a seasoned planner working with a large team, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tools to improve your strategy in the list below. 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

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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Venue Contracts Contracts Online 40

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Cvent unveiled the full agenda for its annual customer and industry event technology conference: Cvent CONNECT Europe. The multi-day, hybrid conference will take place from 7 – 9 November 2023 at the Hilton London Metropole, offering both in-person and virtual experiences. The Frankfurt event will also offer a Cvent Tech Tour.

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Automation Hospitality Event Technology Registration 52

Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

Unfortunately, that left 50% of planners to do it on their own because their production companies weren’t doing it. That left a lot of planners out there left holding the bag when it came to production of their online events. After the pandemic hit, virtual event platforms essentially started replacing venues.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

There are many apps available now that can help event planners become more efficient in their day-to-day tasks. Super Planner – business application for the professional event planner , including calculators for venue capacity, staffing, catering, staging, projection and dance floor, as well as useful tips ($9.99).

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Event Planning Planner Events Trade Show 84