Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. Understand Your Audience Different events cater to different audiences. It’s a tall order.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Everyone was still clutching their chest and holding on to the hope that in-person events would be back very soon. Event profs have increasingly embraced the virtual sphere, moved both by the realization that we must adapt or die and that, you know…technology is actually pretty fun! Platforms & Venues: A Rebirth.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

As for the slap, they offer their thoughts as event profs with deep knowledge of how event production works. Tune in – you’ll get a glimpse into the minds of event profs and by proxy, into the backstage at the Oscars. They all agree that the event producers did an amazing job at setting up the stage.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Event timelines should support you, not weigh you down.

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InEvent

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As an event organizer, your role doesn’t end when the final attendee leaves the venue. In fact, it’s just the beginning of another crucial task – sending out post-event emails. These emails are more than just a polite gesture; they are essential to maintaining relationships and fostering future collaborations.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom also poses a challenge for event video storage. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regular events are one of the best ways to boost your pharmaceutical brand. Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Pharma event management is no joke, though. What is the purpose?

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

Understandably, the advent of virtual events came to shake the very core of the industry. Putting together incredible virtual events shouldn’t be seen as something you have to do, but rather as something you want to do. Thankfully, most event profs seem to be handling the transition quite well. To share their stories.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. How do you find the right speakers? Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. How many attendees will you invite?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. Charleston Area Convention Center Campus is an ideal spot for promoters looking for flexibility in hosting a TedTalk-esque event. of event space, including 13 breakout rooms and 10 event rooms.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. Attendee tracking starts at event registration.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. 29 to Oct 1.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. To understand the attendee experience at your events, all you have to do is ask. Below are 29 sample questions you could ask your attendees, speakers, or vendors. Ranked) • What motivated you to attend this event?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event. This is a non-negotiable!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Just like with events, the main purpose of translation and captioning is to bring people together and break down the barriers between them. The pandemic ushered in an era of far more inclusive and accessible virtual events and made us re-evaluate some of the event-planning practices we started to take for granted.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. What Are Asynchronous Hybrid Events?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

To account for the diversity of habits, personalities and wants, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) put together a list of the most common “personas” and provided suggestions on how to make every type of attendee feel comfortable, included, engaged and prepared during your event. In-person Events. Hybrid Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings industry increasingly seeing itself in a better place as the weeks pass by. Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

No one really knows what events will look like in a post Covid-19 world and it’s difficult to see how things will pan out over the coming year. The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. We’ve already covered certain aspects of how to turn your in-person event into virtual.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For a physical, in-person event, the event’s venue is arguably the most important element that will determine the event’s success. And yet, not only is choosing the right venue from so many different options available a huge challenge, but good venues are seemingly always fully booked, making things even more complicated.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

What is corporate event planning? A corporate event is more than merely a meeting. Planning a company’s event is not easy, often requiring a multitude of factors from marketing to safety. Every event should have a clear purpose with an end result a company would like to achieve for or with every person who attends.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There is only one thing that seems to be certain in these trying times in the events industry: virtual events are here to stay , no matter the state of the pandemic and our personal preferences. And that’s why it’s time to talk about virtual event production -again. “Event planners are so resilient.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Many companies may opt to exercise caution and consider pivoting to virtual and hybrid events. Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Promote the Event on Several Channels. State the benefits of attending.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. What Is A Hybrid Event? Do I Have To Plan Two Different Events?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Risks are inevitable — but with careful planning and expertise, changes don’t have to sink your entire event. Incorporating risk management is essential for every event professional.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! What Is Event Gamification?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Just two years ago, a hybrid event was nearly synonymous with a live-streamed in-person event. But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term. The rest of the audience tunes in virtually.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s 2023, and we’re still talking about a lack of accessibility in the events industry. From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. Lack of planning and understanding audience needs can hinder event attendances.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022.

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