Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. But what planners neglected to consider in the equation was the vital human connection. My company, Go Leeward Agency, worked with a 10,000-attendee event that utilized dozens of speakers. Bottom Line.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. First, among the nearly 70 meeting managers at international corporations who participated in ICE’s research, sustainability remains a top priority for more than three out of four of them.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Relying on event planners to ascertain the scope of work without this essential information can result in miscommunication and subpar planning outcomes.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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 , in its limited form, is still a choice for many virtual event planners because it’s budget-friendly and easy to use. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Now that’s asking for engagement! Published: Cultivate_4.jpg

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it is one of the most important virtual event platform features for many event planners! Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals. Why Event Gamification? And the same holds for events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Do they want to meet virtually or in person? You planned a spectacular event.

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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. Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. The same goes for content delivery.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. Planners can use Bluetooth Low Energy and RFID technology to create heat maps. Additionally, planners can observe these changes over time by using the timelapse function. . For example, planners can identify and prevent a bottleneck on time.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Finally, we explain how event platforms can help planners measure event ROI and reach their goals.

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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. Consider speakers for your hybrid event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The post Big 5 Global continues its success in the ‘Year of Sustainability’ with 230+ speakers joining 130+ sessions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Together, the programme will feature 230+ speakers across 130+ sessions from around the world. 70% of the speakers at Big 5 Global are speaking for the first time.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. Is it even possible to entice sponsors within this paradigm? This isn’t just a Zoom meeting where ten people will be discussing the Geneva Conventions.

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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. What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? On the contrary, plenty of sponsors can get a lot more out of digital experiences than live ones.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

How the meetings industry is celebrating #GMID2023 Destinations across the United States are showing just how much #meetingsmatter. This year marks the sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), hosted by U.S. It’s so vital that it’s worth celebrating, read below see ways meeting profs are doing just that.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Attend this webinar to learn: how to approach questions about "gray" areas that planners frequently encounter. Moderator: Rob Carey Sr.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. Plus visitors and speakers want a different way to engage with the event.”. Giberti advises that “business models for trade shows will dramatically need to change to offer a value proposition to their sponsors and customers in the future.”.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. Good news: There is.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

With countries shutting down and social distancing measures put in place, virtual experiences are the only choice planners have to stay afloat. This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. To share their stories.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

When it comes to event technology, it’s no secret that many event organizers feel the struggle — according to recent research conducted by Skift Meetings , about only a little more than half of event professionals “consider themselves comfortable or savvy with virtual event tech.”. said Allie Magyar, chief product officer of Notified.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. Although these short-term goals are undoubtedly important, event planners often overlook the importance of setting long-term goals because they’re incredibly busy and always looking at what’s right in front of them. Meeting long-term goals requires the proper approach.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2024

Most meeting planners have likely discovered the benefits of ChatGPT and other generative-A.I. applications for creating titles and descriptions for event sessions as well as for marketing and other communications aimed at attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and others. While touted as a time-saver, generative A.I.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

Lori has been working with Meeting Professionals International for over five years now. “Whether that’s independent small business owners, women, association planners, we’ve created these individual communities within the umbrella of MPI. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. The post Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. Firstly, the best way to recreate the in-person event experience online is to get a keynote speaker who understands the virtual format. Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events. They’ll appreciate it.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. Many planners stretching their skills to do more with less. Fill In for a Planner on Leave.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While we were cooped up inside our homes, waiting for the return to in-person events , many event technology companies got to work and came up with amazing software solutions that make the event registration process even more valuable to event planners. But as all event planners and managers know, business events serve a different purpose.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Planners Step into Another Space.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors. These tactics enable events to generate buzz, increase engagement, and ultimately pique the interest of potential attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rising costs — for food and beverage, AV and production, and speakers/entertainment — are challenging planners who want to meet attendee expectations at their events. Use industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. Any cutbacks made in these categories can negatively impact your attendee value proposition.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. The website enables event planners to reach a broader audience from different geographical locations, boosting their chances of success.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind. Now that was memorable.

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