Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Meeting professionals answer questions about location, number of participants, mode of transportation and event format and the calculator will reveal the overall emissions and emissions per attendee.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2023

Customers are trimming their budgets, and that’s bad for business. If you’re afraid of customers eliminating you as a line item in their budget, you need to give them a really good reason to spend their hard-earned money. . That goes for everyday consumers and businesses, so both B2B and B2C shoppers will cut their budgets.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

If you’ve come to this blog looking how to increase your AV budget you are in the right place! There are many reasons you might feel you need to increase your AV budget. Or perhaps you want to add new exciting technology to your event. Common Reasons You Need to Increase Your AV Budget. Let’s get started! .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Up until 2019, your live event audiovisual Request for Proposal (RFP) was straightforward. Now, here you are in 2021 adding another cog in the wheel as you are tasked with writing a blended RFP for your upcoming event that will most likely include a hybrid plan for 2022. Two teams managing the two formats for one event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. This insight was followed by actionable tips from Enthusiastic You! pic.twitter.com/PT2CNpao6k. Covidnomics 101.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Attendees today are hungry for captivating events and are open to experiencing them in new ways. They are ready for marketers to elevate the traditional meaning of events as long as it is still convenient for them to access. Unlock the Potential for Events. Amplification: The impact goes beyond the event itself.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Meeting planners had their hands full in 2018, with data breaches, commission cuts, new event technology and other drastic changes affecting the meetings industry. 10 Cost-Saving Tips for Planners. As budgets decrease and prices increase, meeting planners are finding creative ways to stretch and save their budget.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A walking tour is a minor commitment in terms of both budget and time, but a major investment in your attendees. How can you not talk about the biggest financial event to impact our lifetimes?” When you come to Wall Street, it’s really just a series of buildings. I thought this was a travesty,” he says.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We think winter is the perfect season to bring people together for warm, welcoming events. Amid the coldest, harshest season of the year, what better way to usher in holiday cheer than bringing friends, family, and coworkers together at an event with a winter wonderland theme? What types of events fit a winter wonderland theme?

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll share expert tips, creative ideas, and stunning visuals to inspire your bespoke wedding journey. It sets the tone for the entire event and can either enhance or detract from the overall aesthetic and experience. Don’t forget to keep alterations in mind when budgeting for your gown, as well.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Planners] are looking for more engaging and fun experiences after being disconnected for so long, and as budgets have decreased, planners are finding small meetings are easier to execute and host,” she says. Pickett has seen increasing interest in downtime exploration. The second trend Johnson’s been a witness to: big smiles. she exclaims. “I

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. However, although event planning can certainly be challenging, it also can be exciting and worthwhile. If your event is relatively large (i.e.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Then, you might fall into this new event sales tax ruling recently handed down by the Supreme Court. If you want to stay appraised of the latest developments about this and other event industry news, you can subscribe to our blog. Corporate events can sometimes be a little stiff. Events and the New US Sales Tax.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As companies roll out their back-to-office strategies, corporate event planners are primed and ready to plan corporate events for the ages. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid, or virtual, your choice of entertainment can make or break your attendees’ experience. corporate events market to reach $510.9

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If they’re not interested or unavailable, or you’ve noticed that a reunion date is approaching without an event announcement, you may need to take it upon yourself. Planning Tip: If your high school maintains a database, it’s the perfect place to start. Measure interest in the event. Take your event to the next level.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2022

billion for the industry by 2026, we must talk about the right way to live stream your event today. In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will guide you on how to ensure the perfect live stream events for the best results. How to Live Stream an Event? Bonus Tips: Hardwire Your Internet Connection.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The best events teams are powered by data. At a high level, the webinar outlined some ways events teams should analyze and use event data, methods for data interpretation, tips on leveraging AI tools to improve events, and how to turn data insights into a future-proofed event strategy.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

One effective way to do this is by hosting corporate events and making your team an integral part of them. In addition to helping you promote your brand, nurture existing relationships, and connect with potential leads, corporate events are also a great way to bring your team together and get them more excited about work.

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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 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Speaking of traction, Facebook’s revamp of their newsfeed has got many event marketers reeling (including us here). And if you need an engagement boost for your next event, check out our audience engagement webinar.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. Below we have a few tips for engaging with people at all stages of your event. Up-And-Coming Rules for Event Marketing. Improve Your Event through Gamification. Gamifying is not all about games.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Planning and hosting fun events is a wonderful way for property managers to connect with residents. In addition to brightening the atmosphere of resident life, events can show the property’s appreciation and improve communication between residents and building owners. Discover entertaining resident event ideas people love.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2021

Health and wellness in the events industry have never mattered more than now, which is why today, Sarah welcomes not one, but three iconic guests to share what they’ve worked on since the pandemic started. Health & Wellness In The Events Industry. We’ve all been through a lot in this past year.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Stova

JULY 26, 2023

Attracting attendees to in-person events is becoming increasingly challenging in today's landscape. Lower attendance is reported for major trade shows, while virtual options gain traction due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and remote work preferences.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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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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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Tips for these and more can be found below. Want event more event tips?

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Gavel International

JANUARY 29, 2024

And there is a good chance that your organization has added line items to the operating budget for AI. In fact: Nearly 50% of top technology officers across the economy, encompassing both chief information security officers and chief technology officers, say that artificial intelligence is their number one budget item over the next year.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2023

The pandemic brought immense challenges, but it also acted as a catalyst for reevaluating our events. As 2024 approaches, we are settling into reduced travel and training budgets, formalized hybrid work schedules, and shifted priorities for how we spend our time. Here are 10 tips to help you level up your game: 1.

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Eventtia

MAY 31, 2022

If you’re looking for a powerhouse way to engage your customers, generate leads, and build your brand, then hosting a series of killer events is the way to go. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, and 80% of marketers believe events and event marketing are critical to their company’s success.

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