Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. Hybrid events, offering live as well as a full virtual reality immersion experience, would be the wave of the future the thinking went. Bottom Line. The primary barrier is the Return on Investment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. If I can get budget approved for a memorable, fun event, I can create a memory.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. They’re laser-focused on doing everything they can to ensure the next event is the best yet — with more registrations, feedback, leads, revenue, and social media chatter. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

And what better way to kick off a new year than with an event tech predictions episode? As our most loyal listeners know, Will and Brandt love to make educated guesses about the events industry. Will and Brandt are joined by a regular guest on the Event Tech Podcast: Endless’ very own Kyle Kocinski. Can you believe it?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The world is in transition, and event industry professionals are asking questions. Does event size matter? Many events are seeing the fall of pandemic safety regulations. Does this mean large events are back? In today’s episode, Thuy leads the Brew Crew in a conversation about event size. Does Event Size Matter? .

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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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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

The truth hurts, but not all events are successful. Event failures are common and can be a major setback for any event organizer or company. But instead of dwelling on the failure, it’s important to analyze and learn from it to bounce back stronger and build a more resilient event strategy.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Michael is the CEO of Event Hub.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Marketers and event planners are aware and know too well how stressful their life can be. Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. MeetingsNet: What else would you say to planners as they procure products for events in 2023 and early 2024?

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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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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hosting an event is complicated. Event professionals must consider millions of details and build a strategy that ensures the event goes smoothly. Luckily, with the help of event management software, nailing the details is much easier. What Is Event Management Software?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Together their event department raises millions of dollars in sponsorships and create an event that crosses generational boundaries, uses creative ideas to engage their audience, all while meeting stakeholder objectives. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors. Event Manager Blog.

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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. What companies do you know of that can join your event and be of added value? The key to building conference sponsorship is to create a strong sponsorship pitch that sells your event.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. By “practitioners” I mean the folks who do what the meeting is about; e.g., doctors at a medical event or scientists at a conservation conference. What happens when suppliers attend event sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well. PCMA Southeast partnered with MPI’s Carolinas Chapter to hold an event at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S. are taking place, via networking events and presentations from industry professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. Event tech continues to grow rapidly.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Hosted in cities and towns all over the world, community events bring people together. Community events are perfect for promoting positive change, and there’s opportunity for improvement in every community. In this post, we look at the importance of hosting community events. Fundraising and charity community event ideas

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

There are all kinds of questions going through event planners’ heads right now. How do I create my virtual event budget ? Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. How do I keep a virtual audience engaged ?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help. Discover exciting fundraising event ideas that bring in big bucks!

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital age, having a successful event website is essential for maximizing your event’s online reach. An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. Why Do You Need an Event Website?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology? Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. But, one of your goals as an event prof should be to use staging as an extension of the brand, to generate interest and display originality. Taking both in-person viewing and event photography into consideration is vital. But, don’t worry.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event is a significant undertaking with countless moving parts. Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Sponsored by: Register for the webinar: Printer-friendly version.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Does yours? .

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. Business event professionals are in a unique position to leverage change through our networks, which extend to nearly every profession and industry in the world. And I know that we can do so much more.

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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? In this post, we’re providing tips, tricks, tools, resources, and expert advice to help you boost event engagement throughout the entire event process.

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