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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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. Flexible Registration & Ticketing. Source: SBTC.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. Report from #IMEX22 : @VisitOrlando is launching an “Unbelievably Real” campaign to inspire event design that leverages all the entertainment, cultural and culinary opportunities in the destination for meetings and follow-on leisure.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. Report from #IMEX22 : @VisitOrlando is launching an “Unbelievably Real” campaign to inspire event design that leverages all the entertainment, cultural and culinary opportunities in the destination for meetings and follow-on leisure.

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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event. To help speed up the process, planners need to be able to calculate event ROI and justify it to their sponsors.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Plus, we’ve included 10 outside-the-box event planning tips to help today’s event planners succeed beyond their wildest expectations.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Distribute roles among the team members: Event/project manager Scheduling Venue/show floor manager Creative design Marketing and communications Sponsorship manager Registration and check-ins Develop event branding. Launch event registration. 2nd Phase: Up to 3-4 months before the event. 5th Phase: D-day.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

We’ve lived in data silos for the last 30 years of event technology. I think the issue though is a lot of people on the planner side don’t understand that they’re already using a lot of that already. “But when you go to events, it’s not about privacy, it’s about connecting.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

At the end of this guide, you should be able to use these tactics no matter what industry you are in or the type of events that you plan to create a holistic approach to event management. Aspects of an Event Budget Every Event Planner Should Consider Event planning can be a challenging affair, especially when it comes to the budget.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. Endless Events. You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

While for an event where the purpose is to educate, a key measure of success will likely be how well content translates into attendee engagement. At a recent conference hosted by the company, planners put some of these personas to use in their own planning to create unique experiences for each. Think about rates, dates, and space.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your event safe from major event cybersecurity risks? As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. Will and Brandt will share their top three ways to protect your events information, how and what cyber attackers will look for, personal anecdotes and more.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Revenue streams: Identify revenue streams such as ticket sales, sponsorship deals, merchandise sales, and so on to help offset event costs and generate income. Trends Impacting Event Budgeting in 2024 As event planners gear up for 2024, several notable trends are reshaping the landscape of event budgeting.

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