Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

Event technology has become critical for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. Also, a smooth and intuitive registration process enhances attendees’ overall event experience.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But how do you measure the impact of these efforts and ensure they’re helping you reach your event goals? Pairing a solid set of KPIs with the right event technology solution can help gather the most critical data in one place, giving your team the information needed to make data-driven decisions. . Discount Code Redemptions .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Read More : 8 Engagement Tips for Your Next Hybrid Event.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Businesses are increasingly realizing that gamification can help to engage and motivate attendees, making events more memorable and impactful. By adding game-like elements to events, such as challenges, rewards, and competition, organizers can create an immersive, interactive experience that encourages participation and collaboration.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What makes a hybrid event synchronous is that both hybrid audiences experience the same event, at the same time. But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Higher Quality Interactions At The Event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

They told me they have this brand new software, they’ll promote it, sit back, and watch the money roll in. ” Because they have so much on their plates, event planners are usually more than willing to pay extra to have someone do that for them. How can they know whether an event technology solution will be well-supported?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But they require a few tweaks to ensure your audience feels like they’re part of the event – even if they’re sitting at home on their couch. Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Promote the Event on Several Channels.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Partner Model Brad Dean “We can’t take attendance for granted anymore,” agreed Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, citing one of the hurdles facing meeting professionals looking to resume in-person events. In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Boulder CVB) promoted Hoffman to CEO of the organization and Wirkler to director of group sales. Ted Johnston. Shane Lewis.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau (Boulder CVB) promoted Hoffman to CEO of the organization and Wirkler to director of group sales. Ted Johnston. Shane Lewis.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Welcome to the golden age of event technology! Back in the dark ages, event marketers had a slim handful of solutions to choose from. The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. How is my current event technology stack helping me achieve my goals?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Olivia Klipa Olivia Klipa has been promoted to vice president, conferences and events at the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). She joined the organization nearly eight years ago and has played an integral role in the evolution of AHLA and AHLA Foundation events.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Understand your audience.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Show off its features.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

You need to see a return on the time, money, and resources you spent planning the event. Goals like “Promote the launch of our new product” or “Connect with industry leaders” are a good place to start. That will help you plan a cohesive event that matches your target goal. All you need is the right event technology platform.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

They’re event partners who have their own interests and goals tied to the event. Event planners must find a good match in a sponsor and make sure they have a positive experience before, during, and after the event. Before pitching potential event sponsors, event planners and organizers need to know them well.

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Eventtia

MAY 31, 2023

Whether you are a small boutique or a large retail chain, organizing a successful in-store event requires careful planning and execution. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to help you plan and host an impactful in-store retail event. For example, your main goal is to promote a new product.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

LinkedIn’s growth spurt is evident in the business events industry as well: When we asked meeting organizers what new social media channels they were using to promote events in Convene ’s 2023 Meetings Market Survey , the leading response — chosen by three out of five respondents — was LinkedIn. It’s part of the game.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This article delves into the evolution of event name tags, the roles they play, the introduction of Bizzabo’s Klik SmartBadge™ , and what the future potentially holds for this aspect of event technology. The Evolution of Event Badges Event badges have come a long way since their inception.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. 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. It’s no wonder why 87.8%

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The conversational chatbots will answer a wide range of attendee questions related to registration, exhibits, and the agenda, before, during, and after an event. We’re seeing a generational shift in show attendees with a younger audience,” said Paul Flecher, executive vice president, audiovisual & event technology operations at Freeman.

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Easier organization. No matter what you plan to organize, know that you should never underestimate the power of social media. Considering this fact, it is no surprise that more and more event organizers plan to increase use of social media for this purpose in the future. Promotion has never been easier.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

New Cvent Products The new digital products rolling out from Cvent place a great emphasis on year-round engagement among attendees, with the rollout of Cvent Webinar and Cvent Events+, which have numerous features that will allow planners to keep engagement high before, during and after an event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. Here are some of the most essential ideas in the events industry. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience. Design your events with the experience in mind and use technology to support you in that vision.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 28, 2023

When attendees wait in line for a long time, they become frustrated; depending on how bad the registration process is, the event experience can crumble before it even begins. Additionally, 85% of event teams plan to host at least three in-person events, while 35% plan to host at least 10. Promote your mobile app to attendees.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

We want to elevate the experience for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and organizers.”. As in-person events continue to increase, hybrid events remain table stakes for Event Experience Leaders. Since March 2022, hybrid events have made up 7-11% of events held monthly on our Bizzabo platform.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

of event organizers have seen growth in registration. of attendees reported that the event registration process at their most recent gathering was easy or very easy. Highlight key details, such as the event agenda, speakers, accommodations, and unique offerings. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But when I ask these organizations to tell me more about the event, the attendees, and what they want to achieve, they say: ‘They listen to talks, they pay us money’ And I’m thinking – this is terrible.” ” As the rest of the world is changing, events are staying the same.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

And w hile 66% say that they have postponed their events, 25% of events are being rescheduled for September or later. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . Contactless Solutions For Post-Pandemic Events. Contingency Planning

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow? We cover a variety of webinar best practices that can help new organizers and seasoned virtual event planners alike.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

The events industry has seen a considerable influx of event software over the past few years, and it’s no surprise. The pandemic accelerated the need for solutions to help event organizers plan, execute, and measure the success of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

Visit Dana Point, the destination marketing organization for Dana Point, California, has hired John Ehlenfeldt as executive director. In his new role, Ehlenfeldt will lead the DMO’s operational strategy, create unique programs and promotional opportunities, and serve as a liaison between stakeholders, the city, and the organization.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2022

Evolve is hosted on Swapcard and it offers everything in one place: networking opportunities, content, invitations to virtual and in-person events, and more. Sephora’s Beauty Insider Community is one of the most organized and prolific online community examples.

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