Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

Meeting 236

Meeting Social Media Incentives Planner 236

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Today’s event attendee is looking for a unique perspective on the culture and creations of a city’s emerging maker community. Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Local Markets. We are luckily to live in a region with incredible markets that highlight the best-of small business in the region.

Vendor 113

Vendor Insurance Proposal Certification 113

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

Trends 156

Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 156

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The core deliverable of the event was its pre-arranged, curated buyer-seller appointments. Meeting planners with identified near-term business for the region met with destinations and hoteliers suitable for their programs throughout the event. “I I love the intimacy of the event and the 20-minute appointment format.

Meeting 87

Meeting Incentives Sustainability Trade Show 87

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Marketing your venue will require far more than just word of mouth referrals, and requires you to actively market yourself to your local event planners. Whether they have hosted events with you in the past, or have yet to book with you—the venue marketing tips below will help. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

Planner 68

Planner Venue Marketing Marketing 68

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. CadmiumCD –a meeting room scheduling, resource management system and event logistic management platform.

Management 185

Management Booking Technology Technology 185

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The experience of an event is often a fleeting one. If you want to truly discover ways to improve your event, you need to collect new data straight from your team, attendees, and vendors while it’s fresh in their minds. Let’s not forget the main reason to debrief: getting a head start on your next event.

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Social media has long been an important part of event marketing and promotion. Facebook can be used to promote all kinds of events — from conferences and conventions to birthday parties and retirement celebrations. Run Facebook Event Ads. Create mobile-friendly ads that promote the event. Tease your audience.

Promotion 88

Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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% Before advances in event technology, event planning was a very manual process.

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

During Professional Convention Management Association’s annual meeting known as EduCon, held July 7-9 in Phoenix as well as online, one session that drew an unexpectedly large number of longtime planners was titled “Settling and Scaling Budgets in an Uncertain Landscape.”. Prioritize Meeting Elements by Their Potential to Deliver Value.

Vendor 105

Vendor Planner Events Communications 105

Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 24, 2024

Get prices from different event company in Singapore When working with event planners in Singapore, make sure to get quotes from different vendors. Some expenses depend on factors like the venue, and certain services may be included or added depending on the event planner.

Management 40

Management Virtual Events Affiliate Events 40

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? With the majority of B2B marketers in agreement, it’s safe to say that successful events and event planners are able to engage with their audience.

Social Media 176

Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links.

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From event planners, marketers, and venue coordinators to production specialists, this course enhances your AI skills within the context of event execution. Explore exciting and useful AI platforms and technologies relevant for event organizers.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Telecommunications Logistics Regulations 52

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: CMP 2.

Certification 98

Certification Event Planning Trade Show Planner 98

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off. So make sure that visually laying out the event space is on your to-do list. Choosing an event theme isn’t just for fun.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Logistics Vendor Social Media 137

MeetingsNet

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 spurs Aventri to partner with three digital-event vendors with expertise in both the corporate and association markets. Aventri, a widely used event-management software platform, has entered into partnerships with three virtual-event companies.

Virtual Events 72

Virtual Events Platform Meeting Vendor 72

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

If your an event professional you need to be at IMEX America. Every year IMEX America takes over Las Vegas bringing in thousands of event planners and professionals from throughout the world. IMEX is the heartbeat of the global business events community. So many great minds and talented eventprofs will be here!

Education 185

Education Networking Speakers Certification 185

ITA Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

There are pros and cons to both types of events, but putting on your event marketing hat a little differently can help drive home the best return. As a meeting organizer, it is in the best interest of your sponsors to help them reach their event marketing goals whether an event is virtual, hybrid or in person.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Introduction Today’s meeting planners are often juggling several responsibilities at any given time. It’s why when meetings aren’t meeting stakeholders’ expectations, it can be difficult for planners to pin down exactly where they can make improvements and reach their goals. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Secure an impressive number of sellers, invite area restaurants or food trucks to participate, and market the event regionally months in advance to get the word out. Charge a small per person entry fee, and request that vendors agree to donate a small percentage of their earnings to the cause.

Organization 78

Organization Social Media Sponsors Events 78

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

I also wonder if you, as the planner, are not paying for the services, are you giving them the due diligence you would to a vendor you’re paying? I also recognize that there are large organizations that have the budget and are exploitative, asking for free speaking services in the name of exposure.

Sponsors 177

Sponsors Events Attendee Audience 177

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Go through the necessary steps to achieve ADA compliance for your event. . ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Determine seating and room sets for each room.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Registration 48

Registration Automation Vendor Platform 48

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Registration 48

Registration Automation Vendor Platform 48

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.

Certification 48

Certification Event Planning Social Media Events 48

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Since a crucial aspect of successful event planning is to maintain a strict timeline, we’ll divide this checklist into several phases so you can easily keep track of your event’s actual timeline based on these phases. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Event website.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Event planners, team leaders, and managers use twine to spark meaningful conversations that create a sense of belonging, camaraderie, connection, and impact. Bizzabo also has both in-house and native production services, so you don’t have to outsource and find yet another vendor. Summing Up: Your Virtual Event Marketing Tools.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Events Platform Audience 98

Social Tables

AUGUST 1, 2017

For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. Planning an event in a vacuum could result in misaligned expectations and worse, make it difficult to deliver on a high-quality event. What’s the Budget?

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Events Logistics Speakers 100

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Marketing This guide will tell you what matters now and what will matter going forward in event marketing. To succeed, the event marketer of the future needs to stay on top of the event marketing game. What is Event Marketing?

Event Marketing 40

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 40

Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Why do we need event technology in the first place? Ultimately, it’s about providing a better experience for everyone involved in planning, managing, and hosting the event. This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties.

Event Technology 62

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 62

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If tech vendors can serve as industry experts and understand not only the consumer journey but the marketing journey, that would be super helpful as we think through goals for the future. What will be the biggest challenge and/or evolution in the events industry in 2023? Global Senior Event Marketing Manager.

Trends 111

Trends Events Technology Technology 111

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Go through the necessary steps to achieve ADA compliance for your event. . ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Determine seating and room sets for each room.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. And while you may hope that your events speak for themselves (and maybe they do!), That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

Planner 148

Planner Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Event professionals have a million things on their plates at any time. They’re determining event goals, mapping out a killer event strategy, building the event website, sending out event marketing emails, deciding on what type of event planning software to use, and making sure to hit event goals — and that’s just the beginning.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Storytelling is a compelling way to connect with attendees when planning events with purpose. One way of doing this (which we love) is to use vendors with shared values to create a thread that runs through the entire event, reinforcing the brand message. Creates a robust network of like-minded vendors.

Speakers 185

Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185