Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both the planning and execution phases of events. Short-staffed.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient. Look no further. This guide will take you through every step of the process.

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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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ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event Management. Partner With Event Management Experts. Managing Your Event Just Got Easier. Budget management. Timeline management. Communication planning, management and execution. Registration build and management. Mobile build and management. Vendor and speaker coordination.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Based on the purpose of the event, you might be able to decide on the type of event you are going to organize, but it will especially help in dictating the objectives of the event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to co-host the event with a partner, customer, or vendor. After all, your goal is to maximize registrations.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Knowing what is a priority will help you manage your time better and keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Finalize your vendors at least 3 months out.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

These platforms provide native capabilities to engage and communicate with prospective attendees, registrants, and sponsors, manage logistics, deliver content, and enable attendees to engage with other participants.” Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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% Why are you organizing your event in the first place? Event tech also leads to a better user experience.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today, we’re incredibly excited to share that Bizzabo has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report. Forrester is a leading global research and advisory firm providing insights for organizations and businesses worldwide. That was just the beginning for us.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today, we’re incredibly excited to share that Bizzabo has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report. Forrester is a leading global research and advisory firm providing insights for organizations and businesses worldwide. That was just the beginning for us.

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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. They’re enlisting the help of their key vendors to provide advice for better budgeting and controlling of show expenses.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 13, 2024

It shares the story of the vendor relationship and how you can work together to make better decisions. It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) An alternative rock song about crisis management. I Wanna Be Sedated (24 Hours to Go) A punk rock pre-event jam that pumps up the ramp-up to on-site registration opening.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. The first six months of in-person events were a balancing act of what events the company took on and who was able to manage them. While most of their staff were at nSight, they managed to juggle multiple projects. A Mountain of Challenges.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

MP Challenges Roadblocks are par for the course as a meeting planner, as Zoe Pappas, a meeting planner from Kautter Wenhold Management Group, pointed out. Demonstrating an understanding of how to manage budgets can be the red or green light for advancing a career. It would also be great to learn how to read and apply marketing trends.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Fundraising is on the rise worldwide.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning? It’s embracing adaptability.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to co-host the event with a partner, customer, or vendor. After all, your goal is to maximize registrations.

Virtual Events 52

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Yet, soon enough event organizers have understood the unique benefits of virtual events, especially their versatility in attracting attendees from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations, travel, and accommodation costs. Hybrid Event Management Best Practices. Why Host a Hybrid Event?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

General Admission or VIP) Early bird registration specials Generating excitement early in the promotional stages but failing to keep the momentum going is a common mistake new event planners make. Early bird registration offers, “last chance” reminders, and other dynamic ticket pricing strategies help boost ticket sales.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers. It’s crucial to balance the solution’s capabilities and the budget allocated for event management.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. They evaluate vendors against various criteria and provide a visual overview of the market and its players.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“My first job was opening the mail and entering the data from the registration forms. ” “We started doing online registration in the late nineties,” says Scott. The first thing you should consider doing in terms of an internal team is project management. ” Remember those? ” Scott changed that.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

With that information, event organizers can optimize events and fine-tune their event strategy moving forward. Attendance tracking software has proven to be a game-changer for event organizers, offering a wide range of benefits that streamline the planning process and enhance overall event success.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

The truth is that most of the data points and recovery opinions are coming from the supplier — not the organizer — side of our industry. This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Find the right event management platform for your needs. Technology solutions like Cvent have played a major role in making it easier for businesses, organizations, and individuals to plan, manage and execute their events. Read on to learn more about the top Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Technology solutions like Cvent have played a major role in making it easier for businesses, organizations, and individuals to plan, manage and execute their events. With Cvent’s powerful analytics tools, you can track ROI on events and get key insights into how your audience interacted with your organization.

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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. By following these steps, you’ll be able to consistently organize a successful event and attract more attendees in no time.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

The ability to create memorable experiences while managing costs efficiently is a hallmark of a skilled planner. Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential venues, suppliers, and vendors that align with your budget. Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

Over the next year or so, conference organizers will need to define their responsibilities for duty of care when it comes to their events. Some of the host organizations were transparent and shared these reported cases with attendees. 4 Risk Management Questions for Meeting Hosts. Others were not.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

We show you how to break humongous tasks into bite-sized, manageable pieces as we explain how to plan a high school reunion from start to finish. Whether you’re heading up a planning committee or attempting to organize a reunion all on your own, you can accomplish the task following this step-by-step guide.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Additionally, 72% of event organizers agree that in-person events are a crucial part of their organization’s overall marketing strategy. . Even still, our survey found that 68% of event organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next onsite event. Manage the Event. Improving customer/organization relationships.

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