Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

The secret to planning a not-boring virtual event might be to pull a George Costanza. Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events. Guess what? People want to go.

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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. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

As we move into pandemic recovery, virtual and hybrid events will remain top of mind for many marketing teams, with 92 percent of companies planning to host a digital event, conference or meet-up at some point in the year. Hashtags across social media platforms for cohesion and to aggregate conversations.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. A Splash study shows that it might be the most powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal! Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Virtual events are here to stay, but with in-person coming back in a big way, you’re probably stress-Googling, “What are some exciting virtual events ideas for companies?” We’ve accepted that virtual event experiences will never replicate the in-person event experience. And that’s a good thing!)

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Music For Virtual Events: A Success Story. Virtual event rehearsals , of course.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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InEvent

JUNE 12, 2023

As digital experiences become increasingly commonplace, virtual event marketing is necessary for companies and organizations aiming to reach their intended audience. With numerous channels available, creating a successful virtual event marketing strategy requires careful planning and execution.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Doing Online Registration Right.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI. Tapping into The Differences.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Online resources like ebooks, videos, and articles have been popular for a while; however, they don’t replace human interaction. Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. A marketing automation platform can be used as a tool to reach these audiences.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Drumming Up Business: Virtual Events For Lead Generation: A Powerful Tool You Should Use! ? Are you struggling with virtual attendance? Maybe you’re not successfully integrating your event into people’s lives. Additional articles and resources: 2020 Virtual Event Trends.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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Eventtia

MAY 20, 2022

It was entirely online. Now, your business probably isn’t made up of Ewoks or beeping robots, but the fact is this: Reed Pop, the organiser of this event, went above and beyond to not only create a fantastic event but foster that engagement. The virtual swag bag. Complete a quiz.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s crazy to think how much the events industry has evolved in recent times. Events have moved online and it didn’t take long for us to realise that we can reach untapped audiences while keeping costs down. What is a virtual event? A virtual event is an online version of a physical event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. More : How to Create a COVID-era Event Marketing Plan. By definition, hybrid meetings are a mixed bag.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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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.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

While every big event already had its own event app, event app design was something only a few businesses dealt with. Event technology is no longer just one aspect of an event. It’s the very heart of hybrid and virtual events! The online experience could never replace that.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 11, 2023

As event planners continue navigating online settings, many are thinking about how to increase virtual event attendance. According to data from Markletic, 35% of virtual event attendees are no-shows. We’ll cover some success strategies you […]

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. As important as it is to find speakers , it’s only the first step in event speaker management. Enhance your in-person events.

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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.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

In July, Evolio Marketing and Lippman Connects published “Attendee Acquisition and Event Marketing Survey Report,” offering a glimpse into what 89 event marketers have on their minds and on their drawing boards as the pandemic wears on. Biggest Takeaways.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2021

And we’ve been out there dishing out tons of content about successfully pivoting and producing virtual events. And by things, we obviously mean events! The three examples below were some of the best 2020 virtual events we saw. Let alone become one of the best 2020 virtual events!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. And back at the beginning of the pandemic madness, webinars, live streams, and virtual events, in general, were welcomed by pretty much everyone.

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InEvent

MAY 23, 2023

While there is a large audience for online and virtual events, there is also a lot of competition. More people attending your business event will increase the meaningful interactions between your brand and its customers and the buzz surrounding it. The marketing of an event determines its success.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Bizzabo Chief Marketing officer Alon Alroy predicted steady growth of virtual events. One hill for event planners to climb during the pandemic was trying to engage online attendees in a way that avoided the FOMO (fear of missing out) of being a digital participant. Ultimately, exclusivity is key.

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Technology Technology Online Banking 246

InEvent

JULY 20, 2022

Virtual event platforms have become a necessary tool for organizations to cross borders without limits The need to migrate everything online has influenced many spheres in recent years. Event organizers also needed to … Post How to Choose the Right Virtual Event Platform showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 spurs Aventri to partner with three digital-event vendors with expertise in both the corporate and association markets. Aventri, a widely used event-management software platform, has entered into partnerships with three virtual-event companies.

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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 keep a virtual audience engaged ? How do I create my virtual event budget ? And what are some virtual trade show ideas I can use? It’s been our goal here at Endless to hold your hand through the virtual world.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

If event marketers want their message to resonate with attendees, they must speak the language of event goers — not the other way around. Jargon is pervasive in marketing — and event marketing is no exception. Success starts here!” Content is king!” Keep calm and (fill in the blank).”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

A press release estimated the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events at $30 billion and stated: “With more than 20 years of meeting, event, and hospitality technology leadership and an established customer base, Cvent has momentum to win substantial market share.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators. When they realized they won’t be able to do in-person events in 2020 and the initial shock wore off, they started thinking of ways to pivot to virtual events. The Success Story Of VidCon Now.

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