Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question.

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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? Keep everyone in the know.

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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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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

Cutting-Edge Event Technology Trends The landscape of corporate events is continually being reshaped by emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personalization has catapulted to the forefront, allowing event planners to tailor experiences to individual preferences.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

The Spring 2023 research compiles the views of corporate, association, academic, and third-party event planners from around the world. Fully 80 percent of respondents said this is a central priority for them now, due mostly to the two-year hiatus in face-to-face events followed by the widespread use of remote-work environments.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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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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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

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. Attendees are not just passive observers of events; they are central protagonists in the event experience.

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Stova

AUGUST 13, 2019

Are you questioning why you need an event app? No matter what your event goals are — engagement, networking, revenue, etc. — an app will help you reach them. Apps have become an integral part of events for both planners and attendees, and as a planner, you want to jump on every opportunity to wow your guests.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. But should we care? ” But Brandt has other ideas.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

What Is An Event Chatbot? An event chatbot is designed to answer questions about events and offer support to attendees. Event planners can implement them in various ways: embed them into your instant messaging apps , such as WhatsApp or Messenger, use SMS texting , embed them on your event website.

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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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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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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

There is a future for this in international events. This can sometimes hurt a planner. “I think the metaverse will reduce the number of event platforms currently on the market. No one wants to download another event app.” They might also be hesitant to fill out a profile on several different event apps.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

Back to Basics Covid-19 may have stopped the meetings industry in its tracks for a time, but the Bizzabo survey shows attendees and event planners are ready and waiting to connect again. Immersive Technology One of the big takeaways from the survey was that attendees want events to get with the times in terms of technology.

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InEvent

APRIL 18, 2024

It offers key features such as attendee registration, badge creation, calendar generation, venue space management, and self-service functions, making it invaluable for event planners and organizations.

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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 ). It’s back!

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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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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Attendee-Influenced Event Content In 2024, events will be tailored to meet the needs and desires of attendees more than ever before. Gone are the days when event planners could simply choose a theme and run with it. Now, attendees have come to expect events that are customized to their preferences, interests, and needs.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

If you’re an event planner, you need to understand Google. With the search engine giant accounting for over 85% of all global mobile search traffic and growing in reach every year, you need to be on Google's radar to get more visitors to your event. Are You Looking for Other Ways to Enhance Your Event?

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A recent study done by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) showed that 76% of almost 9,000 participants said networking was a top driver when deciding whether or not to attend a conference or event. Event Apps: Event apps are another popular tool event planners are using to connect their attendees.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. Others, however, would rather talk to event staff than fill out surveys on event platforms or event apps.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Brandt explains the evolution of event technology. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. Before, it was just an add-on,” says Will.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with Vaez to assess the role of digital events in light of EventMobi’s recent acquisition of the groundbreaking virtual events platform, Run the World, as well as the swift return to in-person events following the pandemic. What has changed is the experience that event planners are creating virtually.”

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InEvent

APRIL 18, 2024

It offers key features such as attendee registration, badge creation, calendar generation, venue space management, and self-service functions, making it invaluable for event planners and organizations.

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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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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! Diversity in Events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted. Accurate information will impact the success of your planning, so it’s wise to seek advice from weather intelligence services that can provide a forecast tailored to the needs of your particular event.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2022

The event management industry lacks robust software designed for the unique needs of the event management industry. Many event planners rely on tools not made for the industry and attempt to find alternative solutions for the tasks they must accomplish. . A critical task for event planners is managing the event budget.

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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. All these event tech trends might sound exciting to technology enthusiasts, but what about your average attendee?

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A recent study done by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) showed that 76% of almost 9,000 participants said networking was a top driver when deciding whether or not to attend a conference or event. Event Apps: Event apps are another popular tool event planners are using to connect their attendees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. You can also go to the Event App Bible 2017: Reboot if you want to start building event apps this year. So many events this year, so little time.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies!

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