Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

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. For example, creating an event on LinkedIn or advertising on Facebook are great ways to drive registrations for your virtual event.

Virtual Events 85

Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 85

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

Trends 273

Trends Meeting Hospitality Planner 273

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors.

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Vendor Events Speakers Registration 334

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? Vendor Support. Content Development.

Technology 264

Technology Technology Event Apps Social Media 264

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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Production Management B2B Meeting 282

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.

Registration 52

Registration Platform Event Apps Conference 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

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. For example, creating an event on LinkedIn or advertising on Facebook are great ways to drive registrations for your virtual event.

Virtual Events 52

Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 52

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5% Can I monitor event registration and campaign performance in real time? Can I use a custom URL and brand the software to meet my event’s needs? What are private label options?

Management 98

Management Registration Vendor Event Apps 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. Horan turns to this quote when she works to bring her meeting visions to life. We are a small but mighty team,” Horan says.

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Preparation Certification Sports Speakers 246

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. The meeting room is private and dedicated to our most important stakeholders. Once a month?

Virtual Events 257

Virtual Events Proposal Vendor Events 257

Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

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. At times, these priorities compete against training inexperienced — or fixing issues with — vendors.

Planner 98

Planner Vendor Training Communications 98

Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Altogether, the teams collaborated to organize the event’s stage production, creative design, registration, staffing, lodging, transportation, entertainment and security. Read More: Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim.

Rehearsal 246

Rehearsal Virtual Events Vendor Events 246

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.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. Outside of Europe, meetings and events professionals are feeling the pressure, as well.

Vendor 235

Vendor Regulations Financial Services Banking 235

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent. The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. Skip the projection.

Vendor 122

Vendor Contracts Contracts Events 122

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. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

Meeting 87

Meeting Planner Vendor Sponsors 87

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Building websites, increasing event registrations, and promoting email are all possible thanks to event technology. Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9%

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

I’d like to get feedback from others who have held a meeting this year, or are close to holding one, to see how your events are doing. For those who have already had a meeting this year: Are you seeing an increase or decrease in attendance? Trade-show floors have been packed as vendors want that face-to-face [interaction] again.

Registration 98

Registration Vendor Events Trade Show 98

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed. Association staff and vendors landed in New Orleans on August 25, 26, and 27 to prepare for the August 29 start.

Meeting 94

Meeting Insurance Virtual Events Preparation 94

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Livestreaming is also more popular at events, with 40 percent incorporating the hybrid meeting format. A year filled with data breaches has also increased awareness of data privacy, though only seven percent of respondents took attendees’ said privacy was a major consideration in choosing vendors. Demand for Green and Safe.

Social Media 256

Social Media SEO Planner Sustainability 256

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. This clarity will help you focus on relevant sections within analyst reports.

Technology 59

Technology Technology Vendor Event Technology 59

Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

Planner 52

Planner Meeting Promotion Events 52

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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Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 293

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 25, 2023

Here are just a few things that make Columbus such a stand-out meeting destination: It’s big! million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center offers 373,000 square feet of contiguous space, 10,000 square feet of outdoor space, 75 meeting rooms and three ballrooms. As the 14 th largest city in the U.S.,

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Vendor Registration Planner 98

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.

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you attended a massive high school with a graduating class of thousands or a small, local school with less than 100 classmates, you will still need to meet a threshold of interest to justify the cost and effort of planning a reunion. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book vendor services for the reunion.

Vendor 78

Vendor Booking Venue Registration 78

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses. Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent or more lower than 2019.

Planner 111

Planner Panel Contracts Contracts 111

Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Friends and family are already gathering for casual meet-ups, and smaller-scale events are popping up everywhere, signaling that our industry might be ready to make a slow return to its former state – and even achieve higher heights, given that the lessons learned don’t go to waste. Vendors and partners are on your side.

Management 334

Management Venue Events Attendee 334

Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

A user-friendly interface ensures that event organizers can efficiently manage event logistics, registrations, and communication with attendees. A smooth and intuitive registration process enhances attendees’ overall event experience.

Retail 62

Retail Vendor Platform Logistics 62

Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Project Management & Strategy: Includes trainings, meetings, reviewing content, post-event debrief, and more. Registration: Platform fee, service, charges, refunds, and more.

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Sponsors Rehearsal Events 334

Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. Finally, the rules for meeting during COVID-19 were fluctuating almost on a daily basis. Planners meet with a vendor across from the Camelback Mountain Resort taco truck.

Trade Show 105

Trade Show Vendor Planner Sponsors 105

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Prepare for and market event registration. Outline the entire registration process in great detail. Planners should know exactly when registration will open, how long it will be open, and precisely how many tickets or spaces are available. How do you improve engagement in online meetings? Utilize social media.

Social Media 176

Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

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. This clarity will help you focus on relevant sections within analyst reports.

Technology 40

Technology Technology Vendor Event Technology 40

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. CadmiumCD –a meeting room scheduling, resource management system and event logistic management platform. Zenus Inc and Fielddrive –two companies entered together and working with facial recognition registration. IVvy –a direct meeting space booking system for hotels.

Management 185

Management Booking Technology Technology 185