Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Granted, it’s much more budget-friendly, but as you’ll learn, the ROI of platforms is much higher. Choosing one event platform over another (or Zoom, for that matter) will depend on what you’re trying to achieve and measure with your event. What Zoom Can Do For You (And What It Can’t).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Smart Meetings heard from industry leaders as they shared what they are grateful for—in their lives, as well as in their illustrious careers. Victoria Matey Victoria Matey Event Psychology Advisor, Matey Events What are you grateful for in your life? What are you grateful for in your career? How do you practice gratitude?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Risk management helps you pivot well even when things are seemingly falling apart around you. Are you protected if things change? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What if I told you this was a false dichotomy? Would you believe it possible to have career success and a peaceful state of mind? The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. Simply put: every company should have a game plan for dealing with stress management.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Are staffing shortages making the difficult job of planning post-pandemic meetings even more difficult? You are calling the Great Resignation the Great Aspiration. Why is that and why do you think it is hitting the hospitality industry so hard? When humans move without a map or guide, we tend to walk in circles.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. What’s Included In The 2021 Event Trends Guide? So, 2020 was…a year.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

While many devices already have this setting disabled, it’s good practice to make sure your phone won’t join a Wi-Fi network without you knowing. Compromised networks allow hackers to see any credit card data or personal info you fill out through “man-in-the-middle attacks.” Read More: Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. Mesmer says, “It demonstrates that you have invested in your professional development, which can set you or your company apart from others in the field.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 28, 2024

This guide is tailored for corporate executives and small business owners who understand that collaboration and synergy aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the cornerstone of a thriving business ecosystem. Imagine cultivating a robust partnership where both brands emerge stronger, their qualities interwoven to astonish your audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

They say you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. But meeting professionals are different: They know what they have, know that it’s liable to change and when (not if!) If further proof was needed, the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ Event Tech Survival Guide ,” should be next on your to-do list.

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Leonardo

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Putting a chatbot on your website gives you another avenue to engage with both guests and potential guests. If they can quickly ask a chatbot questions – for example, “Does your hotel have meeting space for 20 people?’ or, “Do you do group rate discounts?” – they’re more likely to move on to the next step and book!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

AV Fees and Infrastructure Costs You Absolutely Need To Know. Insider AV Tips: Power Placement For Events: Why It Matters More Than You Think. ? So, now that you know the costs you need to be aware of, let’s chat in depth about negotiating prices for your AV. Where did those come from?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2021

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings filed this report from Destinations International’s AC21 in Baltimore, Maryland, but while there, we asked Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME, executive vice president and principal of the Destination & Travel Practice with Fired-Up Culture! Does anyone see you in their mirror? Critical Conversations.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s what you’ll find: Will’s journey from starting a DJ company as a high school student to being a CEO of one of the most influential event management companies, a candid conversation about audience engagement as one of the event profs’ biggest pain points: are smartphones the enemies or friends of engagement?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a matter of months, this particular industry segment witnessed an extraordinary boom. But the question remains: in face of so many virtual event platform features, how are you supposed to make a choice? What should you prioritize? If you’re a veteran Endless reader, then you already know what to start with.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. If you live close to a reservation, you may have noticed that there are plenty of tribes that gather in the beginning of July. Washington.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remote Workplace Design Matters! You’re not going into a work center or downtown. And I think that a lot of the activities that you do are going to be surrounded around this little radius around your house. Because that’s where we’ve been forced to be. You can’t force connections with people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. IMEX22 pic.twitter.com/L1HkdcudyB. —

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Endless Events

MARCH 27, 2020

Maybe you have some questions that you desperately need answers to. I highly suggest you tune into our free webinar tomorrow 3/24 at 4 PM EST on how to convert your in-person event into a virtual one. Did you know Endless can help convert your in-person event into a virtual one? ( Where in the world is Endless?

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2021

Health and wellness in the events industry have never mattered more than now, which is why today, Sarah welcomes not one, but three iconic guests to share what they’ve worked on since the pandemic started. “How did you realize that there’s something lacking within our industry that helps planners around health and wellness?”

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Make sure your event Wi-Fi is exactly how you want it for the price you want it! People who are saying that if we aren’t careful, this virus will infect us all in a matter of weeks, and people who say that if we simply wash our hands, everything will be okay. The Mega Guide to Live Streaming Events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Wouldn’t you rather forget where you are for a moment and feel like you’re there? Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., It can all happen at once, and it can all happen from behind the remote screens of meeting professionals, ready to engage.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you’re looking to unwind on a tropical island, explore historical landmarks, or simply spend quality time with loved ones, the possibilities are endless. However, the planning process can be overwhelming, especially if you have no idea where to start. Planning a vacation is an exciting and thrilling process.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. Meet at the Gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains Harrah’s Cherokee Exhibit Hall. of pre-function space.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2019

There may be 5 simple steps to hiring an AV company… but there are also 20 things you should avoid. How are you? are you working on today? I hope you are being productive despite the blip in the normal routine. I hope you are being productive despite the blip in the normal routine. Here’s the guide. )

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. Creativity is a very crucial factor in the events industry, and it helps to have a venue where creativity can flow to inspire. Infocomm Center Stage Is Coming up Fast.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. I visited it over two days and I’m thrilled to share with you all my insights. In recent years I’ve developed an interest in art, architecture and design.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

What else could you ask for in a meeting, convention, or special event location? Step into the wonders of Yellowstone National Park with a local guide to provide your group with an insider perspective. Modern Meeting Spaces. The meeting space you’re dreaming of is here in West Yellowstone. By the water.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2021

Did you know that redwood trees are flame retardant? Now that so much has been wiped away, perhaps the disruption clears space for you to do a quick assessment of your organization and team members and intentionally choose a path forward! It is our invisible guide. Let’s take each component one at a time: Culture. Jess Pettitt.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2023

ticketDo you need to boost attendance and revenue at your events this year? Sometimes event planners need extra firepower to boost their events, and the proper pricing strategies can help you increase revenue. After all, you want to sell as many tickets as possible, but you must be mindful of margins and attendance numbers.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences. Meeting planners of the future will need to become community change agents within their respective organizations.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Everyone, Meet Isaac! What’s the biggest change that you’ve seen?” ” “I’m actually in the spot where I try to stay away from conventional LEKOs. And then, you find yourself up in a boom lift for four hours, trying to get the lighting readjusted the way that you really wanted it.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? wearable event technology) Like most businesses, you’re probably seeing an increased budget allocation for events, so you need event technology that can run all of your events — no matter the format, size, or type — more easily. Think again!

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Have you ever tried to teach a class, promote a discussion, or get people to join in on an activity only to be met with blank stares and an awkward silence? Better yet, why does it matter? Better yet, why does it matter? From pre-event to post-event , we’ll explain why engagement matters and what you can do to make it better.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Every type of event requires a unique set of skills and know-how that will help you to mitigate the chaos and run smooth, engaging events for your attendees. There’s a lot to cover, which is why, in this article, we’re going to walk you through the key concepts of event management, showing you how they can be applied directly to your events.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2021

Customers at your event can host 1:1 and group meetings on topics asking specific questions about your product and/or services. There’s nothing worse than being at a cocktail event on your own using your wine glass as a compass to guide you on where to go and who to meet.

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