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. Downtown Richmond, Virginia How to Get Involved Registration for POPS is open now and the registration information can be found here.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. Smart Meetings looked at the range of ways meeting professionals are elevating the productivity of the humble name badge. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

After all, your goal is to maximize registrations. For example, creating an event on LinkedIn or advertising on Facebook are great ways to drive registrations for your virtual event. Something like a last-minute phone call or meeting, family needs, or competing events can cause people to skip out on the virtual experience entirely.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. SEAMLESS REGISTRATION PROCESS. Attendee tracking starts at event registration. The Benefits of Attendee Tracking.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Registration & ticketing. By adding traffic analytics to your payment processor, you can see how your attendees got to the registration form. Enhanced virtual audience engagement.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet. Main ticket windows used for registration area. Where else can we do this?”

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success. Registration. Will integration with registration content be needed? Does your event app need to accommodate branding and logos specific to the meeting? Do you need to account for company or sponsor logos?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. “We call it a sponsorship marketplace.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

How Does Registration work? Conference registration can be a very time-consuming process, and if you’ve never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference. The best registration system is one that is set-up correctly in advance.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. 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? What if registrants are divided?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Promenade was the hub of Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum, offering networking spots, sponsor activations, and the Work Lounge sponsored by Visit Indy. Some organizations put registration services in the hub to help welcome the participants. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

After all, your goal is to maximize registrations. For example, creating an event on LinkedIn or advertising on Facebook are great ways to drive registrations for your virtual event. Something like a last-minute phone call or meeting, family needs, or competing events can cause people to skip out on the virtual experience entirely.

Virtual Events 52

Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 52

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

APRIL 28, 2021

What does it mean to “meet smart” in a post-Covid-19 world? The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. The meetings and events pros in Las Vegas have been thinking about how to get everyone together safely for the last year, and they have developed some creative answers.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Personalization isn’t just confined to marketing or operations — it should be both, Hardcastle-Geddes said, and should include education, registration, and all the other touchpoints along your participants’ journey. Offer private meeting rooms at your show. Organize pre-event meetings. Have a welcoming registration area.

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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. A major question always on the mind of the meetings industry is, “How do you maintain engagement once the event ends?”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to convention sponsorship. Organizers on the hunt for sponsors must show direct ROI in order to build fruitful partnerships with brands. These three strategies to get the most out of a sponsor partnership: 1. More : How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

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. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Are you charging enough for all their benefits?

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

With that being said, running event surveys remain one of the go-to methods for objectively finding out what your attendees think about your event, whether your sponsors are happy and are likely to support your next event, and more. During the registration/ticket purchase process. Post-registration confirmation screen.

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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. An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2024

We still want to market our destinations as inclusive — how do we go about doing that and still attract meetings and groups in a state where there are either restrictions on coming to Florida or there is messaging saying, ‘You don’t belong here’? Because there are a lot of groups not coming to Florida.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Meeting at full-service properties that include multiple swimming pools, waterslides and swim-up bars does not mean that board meetings will be held on the diving board—although poolside welcome receptions can start an event off on a festive note. The post The Why of Water Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 1, 2017

While using social media channels to get the word out about your meeting or event might be getting all the attention right now, don’t make the mistake of discounting a tried-and-true channel 91 percent of us check every day: email. . See if your sponsors and other business partners will share their lists. Printer-friendly version.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

EVA tackles that tough part, turning data into dashboards and giving business event organizers the benefit of being able to quickly and easily understand how their meeting is performing. The registration journey is pre-defined based on parameters. Automatically assign registration types and discounts based on the attendee profile.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As we fully embrace the era of hybrid events, business models are changing to reflect the evolving needs of customers, sponsors, and event attendees. 1: Registration Revenue. With a broader reach, you can gain a more considerable following and even command larger sponsor packages. Here’s how to keep up.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 25, 2019

Get more value for your next meeting or event. Brought to you by: The importance of registration and ticketing cannot be overstated. A cohesive and user-friendly ticketing/registration interface plays a vital role in the success of your event. If it is a free or registration-only event, there should never be fees or costs.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Sponsored by Hilton. And to help our partners in planning breathe a little easier while producing a higher standard of meetings and events, we’ve also created the Hilton EventReady Playbook , accompanied by Local Pages specific to your hosting hotel and surrounding area. Inspired, Innovative Food & Beverage Solutions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

8, a fresh round of registrations poured in, bringing the total number registered for the now mask-optional IMEX America at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to 10,000. To streamline registration, print your name badge and agenda. IMEX is the perfect opportunity to bump elbows with fellow meeting professionals after hours, out and about.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. The collaborative venture between ConferenceDirect and Stova, exemplified by the 2023 Annual Partner Meeting (APM), demonstrates these principles.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Can I monitor event registration and campaign performance in real time? Given that event registration is a leading metric for event marketing success, you need to be able to assess performance so you adjust your strategy in real time if needed. Can I use a custom URL and brand the software to meet my event’s needs?

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. That’s why some planning teams have a secret weapon to manage this new reality: A flexible, scalable meeting planning partner who plugs in only when and where needed. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

And to help our partners in planning breathe a little easier while producing a higher standard of meetings and events, we’ve also created the Hilton EventReady Playbook , accompanied by Local Pages specific to your hosting hotel and surrounding area. Inspired, Innovative Food & Beverage Solutions.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The session, “The Human Heroes vs. AI Wizards: The Ultimate #EventProfs Battle for Excellence,” part of the Tech Playground, promised to answer the question: Are meeting professionals — and their events — better off using gen AI?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

With key sponsors IMEX , Abu Dhabi, Delta, Slovenia and Naples/Marco Island/Everglades and support from strategic partners we were able to offer this at no cost to everyone. We put it on our chapter calendars in February and launched registration 2 weeks prior, recognizing that with digital events this is when a majority register anyhow!

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners. Since 1992, I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of conferences and thousands of meetings. ” “Substance, not celebrity… celebrity speakers will not boost registrations.

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