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How to Choose Event Technology, Should Cost be the Main Factor?

Endless Events

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Cost is always a factor when planning events but if it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing event tech then what should be? Plan Your Event Technology Early.

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Why Customer Support Should Be Your #1 Event Tech Feature

Endless Events

And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. “When you look at event apps and event platforms , 80% of them have the same basic features. ” “Event tech companies are usually heavy on the software and light on the support,” he adds.

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Looking Forward – 2018 Event Industry Trends- #EventIcons Episode 95

Endless Events

In this episode, our hosts – Brandt Krueger, Alex Plaxen, Tahira Endean & Audrey Gallien are here to talk about what is trending in the event industry in 2018. Some topics they address in this episode include diversity, event safety, event apps, hybrid events and MUCH MORE! Diversity in Events.

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3 Lessons for Planners from Global Meetings Industry Day

MeetingsNet

Lesson 1: Mentors Can Move Everyone Forward Adam Tarnow, a professional-development expert at consulting firm PeopleWorks International, led an early-morning session on why mentors are useful not only to planning novices but also to veterans. “At What event type should be used for the desired outcomes?

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Tech Tips From the Top: Breaking Barriers and Defining Hybrid

Smart Meetings

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! Defining a Good Hybrid Event.

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The Top 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Event Management Software

Endless Events

Welcome to the golden age of event technology! Back in the dark ages, event marketers had a slim handful of solutions to choose from. The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. What matters is that your event software does what your goals require it to do.

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How To Use Event Software Analyst Reports To Choose the Right Technology

Bizzaboo

When researching an event technology partner to help scale your strategy, leveraging the right insights is crucial. But if you’ve spent time on sites like G2 and Capterra, you know how crowded the marketplace is — this is where event software analyst reports come in handy!