Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms. Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences.

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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. Try a soft launch.

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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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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. Check it out.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 13, 2024

Beth Surmont, CMP-Fellow, FASAE, CAE Event planning is like a really good love song. It shares the story of the vendor relationship and how you can work together to make better decisions. We live in a time of uncertainty and protests, weather events, and communication challenges are prevalent in our day-to-day planning.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you on the hunt for the best event management software? Event software isn’t created equally. These 20+ questions will help you choose the best software partner for your organization’s unique event needs. The events industry has seen a considerable influx of event software over the past few years, and it’s no surprise.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). To pull off the biggest nSight event to date, TSEC worked closely with nCino to turn their vision into a reality. Webb continued, “Every one of our events went flawlessly.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

How Does Registration work? Conference registration can be a very time-consuming process, and if you’ve never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference. The best registration system is one that is set-up correctly in advance.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon.

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Technology Technology Event Apps Social Media 264

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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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. We get it – budgeting isn’t fun for anyone! Initial Considerations.

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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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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms. Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

The road ahead seems promising for the return to live events. And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. A Return To Live Events Requires Safety. Additionally, keep in mind the design of the event itself.

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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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed.

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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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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

When researching an event technology partner to help scale your strategy, leveraging the right insights is crucial. But if you’ve spent time on sites like G2 and Capterra, you know how crowded the marketplace is — this is where event software analyst reports come in handy!

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discussed the challenges of attracting attendees to their events. We recently had our first in-person event in 2022 and our attendance numbers were down,” Lisa Simpson , CMP, vice president, events and supplier relations for the American Staffing Association shared on the PCMA Catalyst forum. “We

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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. . Here, you’ll learn how to choose the right event technology for your next event to support your desired event outcomes, whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. I’m in the middle of planning an event for about 80 people. We also have a duty of care for all vendors and staff working the event,” she said. You’ve been here before. Katie Bohrer.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

For people like Kassandra Monta, event coordinator for Wolters Kluwer, during her post-grad experience she found it difficult to find a support system in the event industry. “It It seems like all meeting and event planners either work alone or have a close-knit group they work closely with,” said Monta. “I Glazer agreed.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this role, she planned their season ticket holder events. “I After working at two startups, she joined Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) as an event coordinator. After two years of hard work, she was promoted to Director of Programs and Events and led the events team. I was hooked,” she says.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable 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. Scalability extends beyond just the number of events and attendees.

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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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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. First, decide on a primary goal for the event. Sell more of your products/services during the event.

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Unexpected increases in expenses can result in tension between event organizers and their suppliers. Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Recorded at Event Tech Live, Will had a great conversation about the evolution of SXSW with none other than their former Chief Innovation Officer, Scott Wilcox. We’ve watched them do their first-ever 4K live stream , and included them on the list of our favorite events in 2018. New week, new guest, new host! How did they do it?

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Technology Technology Event Technology Virtual Events 317

Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2024

Not only is the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates a handy tool for comparing exhibitor costs in one city vs. another, it offers other helpful insights for event organizers. Site visits — Some larger shows host an exhibitor site visit nine to 10 months prior to the event. Access to the full report requires a donation of $250.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

O rchestrating a successful event involves a delicate balance between creativity and fiscal responsibility. Set Clear Objectives Before diving into the nitty-gritty details, it's crucial to establish clear event objectives. Through Planning and Research Thorough planning is the backbone of cost-effective event management.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

Attendance tracking software is a powerful tool to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your events. By tracking attendee data, you can gain valuable insights into your audience, identify areas of improvement, and make better decisions about future events. What is attendance tracking software?

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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.

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Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2019

Live from IMEX Frankfurt, the exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Will and Brandt will walk us through their favorite parts of the event. How do people around the world go about planning events? As members of the event industry, exhibitions like this are always interesting. ” Integrations.

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