Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. Use technology to better connect your attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Think again!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Live events are the main crux and that has always been the case. Keeping Connections While the hybrid model of meetings isn’t dead.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For more than half of them, in fact, events are the most valuable marketing channel. Despite the enthusiasm, companies may be missing out on the competitive advantage events offer, warned the report, titled “The Event Marketing Evolution: An Era of Data, Technology, and Revenue Impact.”. Better Events, Proven ROI.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. The company had already purchased video service StreamYard and mobile app company Tobi. Is Bigger Better?

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Stova

APRIL 20, 2023

This article highlights seven ways to create immersive mobile event and conference app experiences that level-up attendee engagement, networking, learning, and event ROI. What are mobile apps for events and conferences? How do you leverage mobile apps during online events? Elevate arrivals.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The technology adoption was extraordinary.” The technology hasn’t really changed that much.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. That was the message from Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

In addition, this trend is technology-driven, with platforms and tools aimed at enhancing the experience and measuring the success of these micro-networking events. With the rise of remote work and global teams, these types of events offer an opportunity for businesses to connect with their audience from anywhere in the world.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“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! Tech in Practice.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

. American Express Meetings & Events ’ suite of technology solutions for event professionals is now even more robust with the addition of Attendify and Splash as partners. More : AMEX M&E: Meetings App Usage to Rise by Almost 3% in 2019. “No More : AMEX M&E: Meetings Will Grow in 2019.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! Event professionals are divided when it comes to implementing event technology to boost audience engagement.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom also poses a challenge for event video storage. Event gamification.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Our recent whitepaper developed following a survey of meeting planners, Tech-Savvy Planner Secrets , digs into some of the common challenges planners face when using event technology. The lesson here: it doesn't matter how much cutting-edge technology you pack into your app if you don't market it well.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

.” Then, the events industry started to work its way into event apps, which is where Kyle picks up the conversation. We saw a boom of event apps and platforms over the past few years. Now, it’s time to take a look back and see where did audience response technology go during this time.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. But today, Event Brew hosts, Will Curran and Nick Borelli, bring our attention to a very particular phenomenon: a certain brain drain in the events industry. Two Types Of Event Tech Companies.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Use technology to enhance your networking events. Event Apps: Event apps are another popular tool event planners are using to connect their attendees.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team. Sonja mentions personalization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Armed with her outlook, notes and events apps, her trusty three-ring binder and a medium black coffee, Samuels leads events that go off without a hitch. Planning an event is not simple,” she says. “[The Constance Samuels, CMP, likes to live by the phrase, “Work hard, play harder.” But everything went flawlessly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Thanks to mobile phones and event apps, the chances of this unfortunate situation occurring can be lessened and your attendee’s ROI maximized. In a recent webinar , Brooke Gracey, marketing manager at Cvent, discussed how to leverage technology to boost social event ROI. This mistake is common, but not inevitable.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events. What are event apps and their perks?

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024 As the world continues to evolve, so does the corporate events industry. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry. They want to be engaged, entertained, and leave with a memorable experience.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Sh*t event planners say part three is in full force! They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ).

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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

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The following tips will allow you to leverage technology to: Improve Covid safety. Simplify hybrid events. Do they want to meet virtually or in person? We’ll talk more about ROI in a minute, but first let’s answer planners’ top questions about hybrid events. Unify branding across all events formats.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By including sponsors in the event branding, organizations can not only benefit from financial support but also gain access to a wider audience and establish meaningful connections with stakeholders. Hence, it is imperative for event planners to carefully identify and select sponsors that align with their brand values and messaging.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. It might take more time, but it will pay off.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2018

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! How Is Your Event App Security.

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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. First, it's helpful to understand the difference between event tech and event management tech, which we believe is an important distinction for businesses to make in 2023.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 31, 2023

A recent MeetingsNet webinar addressed the role of event technologist in both strategy and logistics, and how planners seeking to be one can get their executives to buy into this now-critical skill set. First, the job “is far beyond building registration pages online, developing event apps, and other basic stuff,” she noted.

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