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Top Investor Meeting Tips from Fortune 500 Companies

Smart Meetings

In the weeks leading up to the event, have at least one technical rehearsal to review the order of events, workflow and technical needs. This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event.

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The Hybrid Event Mistakes You Want To Avoid!

Endless Events

Disregarding Rehearsals. It’s doubtful that any event professional would neglect to rehearse the aspects inherent to the in-person facet. Keep the content engaging, entertaining, and straight to the point. Not Training Your Speakers. Keep reading to find out 15 hybrid event mistakes to avoid at all costs! Lengthy Days.

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Your 2021 Virtual Event Budget Checklist!

Endless Events

Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Project Management & Strategy: Includes trainings, meetings, reviewing content, post-event debrief, and more. Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records. Entertainment. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams.

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45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company

Endless Events

General, breakout, or entertainment? Did you have any evening entertainment or receptions to try and replace? Virtual events can still include entertainment. But first, consider the following: Do you want someone to train your presenters and manage rehearsals? How many sessions? What type of sessions?

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Virtual Event Speakers: The Ultimate Hacks For Success

Endless Events

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. Whether you’re providing education, entertainment, or both, your job is to connect with people and to keep them hooked from start to finish.

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Live Sessions vs Pre-Recorded: Which Way To Go?

Endless Events

From asking the audience funny questions to giving attendees the ability to interact with you instantly, there’s no denying that live sessions offer the chance to get the enthusiasm going in very dynamic and entertaining ways. Timeliness. Yes, there’s very little upfront work. There are no do-overs! Too much post-production.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Hosting an event at your restaurant can be as simple as renting out a spare dining room, repurposing unused space, or turning the dining room into a stage for local entertainers. Hand service: All guests seated at a table are served at precisely the same time by highly trained white-glove service staff. Hype public events.

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