Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Who will enter the data?”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. Understand these details before signing a contract. But you also want the “wow” factor.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? To this end, savvy planners are being more intentional with event design.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

Hubilo is the leading global virtual and hybrid event technology company. We were catering to offline events and were mostly known for retreat-based events for employees. When the pandemic hit, all the events started getting canceled or postponed. Event planners spend less time on research and more on execution.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

The expansion of what was event apps over a decade and then the contraction over the last three years is all happening in one year for these platforms. Now, we’re starting to see the contraction where things are consolidating and coming together. . “Everything’s running on a much more condensed timeframe.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology. Brian Ludwig is no psychic but he does have an interest in the future; specifically, the future of event technology. Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ). (Summary: Are Your Attendees Engaged?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. A COI protects your business and eliminates any question regarding liability should your event have any issues.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

Only the outliers have a really strong feeling about where their information goes when attending an event. The social contract of attending a B2B event is based on visibility. The case I make for B2B events is that no one bats an eye about the idea that you put your name and where you live around your neck.” Nick agrees.

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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. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Want more?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As event technology companies become more efficient and focused on what customers want, Alroy theorized that will help meeting professionals who may have been overwhelmed with too many options during the explosion of virtual streaming platform companies. “My The Back-up Plan.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2020

“And I think that rings true because pretty much everyone that I know, almost every planner that I know of when they say the word PSAV, do it with a little bit of disdain in their mouth. And how they want to get people into contracts and kind of force you to work with them and things like that. That’s what we are.”

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BCD Meetings & Events

MARCH 20, 2023

When you think of meeting or event technology, the first thing that comes to mind may be apps or registration software. Now, whilst those are integral to a modern event, we believe it's time to think more broadly about how technology can help you to accomplish your goals and objectives for your meetings and events programs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

“It is actually a tool that will get some of that ‘drag stuff’ out of the way to focus on the things that you really want to do, the reason you got into the events industry in the first place,” he explained at Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Irving, Texas, last week. How can you refine the question to get what you really need?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid events are the perfect synergy between virtual and in-person events, but it can be quite challenging for event planners to put them together. That’s why in this week’s episode of #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Kelly Knowlen to talk about the most important hybrid event tips and tricks.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through commonly heard s**t AV people say, as well as why they say it. This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#! AV people say.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Meeting planners don’t have to worry about AI taking over their jobs, a new report from the World Economic Forum suggests. There’s a lot to unpack in the 296-page report released Sept. 19 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) about the impact of Large Language Models (LLM) — aka generative AI — on jobs.

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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. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event platform is one of the best ways you can do that. Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. Katie Bohrer, CEO & Event Strategist at Onwardly. Online events are here to stay. Health and Safety.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. There was much confusion during the onset of COVID and the cancellations that followed. Should venues be flexible?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Planners: “Make your meetings Boricua” says @MeetingsInPR with the island’s rich history, culinary tradition, nature-based activities and vibrant culture to elevate team building, attendees can hold breakout sessions to break out the dance moves! Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

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. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. Everybody at your event will notice bad audio. Skimping on Audio.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of. Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They know planning your event wi-fi can seem daunting and stressful. This is a can’t miss episode!

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

Use a risk-assessment instrument like the Risk Factor Analysis Tool from Siena College to identify the most significant risks for any event. Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. Give attendees and speakers plenty of notice if an event gets canceled, postponed, or taken to a new format.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2023

This was her prompt after a recent breakout session on trends with other planners. “We For example, she recently used ChatGPT to review a contract to summarize the biggest risks and provide “more detailed ways I could fully scope out deliverables from our suppliers,” she said. “Of She’ll often use Otter.ai Jennifer N.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 7, 2023

Annette Suriani , business events strategist for AMS Meetings Solutions, asked her peers on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Yesterday, [a conversation I took part in] addressed ways to stay relevant if a client thinks that AI could do some of the work we are contracted for. But this goes beyond just independent [meeting planners].

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start? 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 play a key role in the restoration of the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Planners: “Make your meetings Boricua” says @MeetingsInPR with the island’s rich history, culinary tradition, nature-based activities and vibrant culture to elevate team building, attendees can hold breakout sessions to break out the dance moves! Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips.

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