The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. How does building trust online differ from building trust at face-to-face events?

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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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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Event Registration This guide will teach you how to create a successful event registration strategy and help you deliver the best registration experience for your attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Registration is at the heart of meetings and events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Hopefully, some of these will help inspire you to embrace the benefits of event platforms and take your event strategy to the next level. Registration & Attendee KPIs. Number of total registrations. Attendee retention : how many attendees have attended the event before (loyalty rate); 4. Financial Event KPIs.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. In a post-pandemic, in-person-first world, ticketing is vital for getting participants onboarded to your full event experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Bizzabo Chief Marketing officer Alon Alroy predicted steady growth of virtual events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

And back at the beginning of the pandemic madness, webinars, live streams, and virtual events, in general, were welcomed by pretty much everyone. Never has this emotional and physical exhaustion in regards to virtual events been as marked as it is now. Well, we are currently at the driver’s seat to make a change.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One of the things I’m seeing is that the most successful [virtual events] are making sure you have a team in place to start the online conversation,” Farmanfarmaian said. “If Ultimately, Gaudini believes what most people want is to be heard, and that’s something a speaker, talking for X minutes or hours, can’t fulfill.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. “It starts with understanding the value that I deliver as a speaker.

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Alcor Mice

JANUARY 26, 2021

Since then, companies have continued exploring different ways to create a perfect virtual event. According to Bizzabo, as much as 93 % of event marketers have incorporated virtual events into their strategy for 2021. It is clear that virtual events are here to stay for the foreseeable future.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts for tips on how to produce meaningful experiences for everyone on the registration list. Make it Tangible.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Tell the story of your brand, show the planning process, or host live Q&A sessions to connect with your audience pre-event. Use SEO to boost search results SEO, or search engine optimization, is the process of optimizing online content to improve how high it ranks in search engine results.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, event websites must have easy navigation and fast load times to keep mobile users engaged and interested in attending the event. By prioritizing a mobile-friendly event website, organizers can improve their event’s online presence and reach a wider audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. If you want your event attendees to actively engage with your event, you need to provide channels that make this possible at every juncture.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is aiming to restore its pre-pandemic in-person participation at the same time it cultivates a larger online audience. The changes brought about by the pandemic have created “the best period” in his long career in the business events industry, said Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One of the primary challenges in event planning is managing the numerous details and ensuring you have backup plans for almost every aspect. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For online events, choose a robust virtual event management platform.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Choose the right speakers.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 18, 2021

Face-to-face events, conferences, and meetings were postponed or cancelled for the near future. Due to the pandemic, subsequent quarantine, and travel restrictions, our company shifted our mindset and developed new product offerings for our clients in the form of virtual events and hybrid meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The two-part CEMA webinar series, “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After,” reviewed what worked and what didn’t at Workiva’s Amplify virtual events. When the pandemic forced in-person events to shift to virtual, Workiva had some experience to fall back on. Virtual blew up our stats,” Strehle said.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. With technology expanding and virtual event opportunities increasing, it’s essential to know how to make the most of these experiences. Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. “It starts with understanding the value that I deliver as a speaker.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Event management explained Put simply, event management is the coordination, planning, organising and execution of an event. The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

We’ve accumulated a list of some of the most common mistakes that event planners make and how they can be avoided. From online tools, resources, and event planning software options to tips from the experts—this list has it all! Complete a run through of the event, start-to-finish, multiple times prior to the event date.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 28, 2021

Why are live-streams gaining in popularity on virtual events? Most of us are no longer strangers to live streams on virtual events as it has gradually become the new standard in holding large-scale events in the new-normal. Pre-event preparation. What are the right tools and platforms for a livestream?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event. Depending on whether you’re hosting an event in-person, are planning a virtual event, or are combining the best of both with a hybrid event, your event tech stack might look slightly different.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Are you currently planning your very first event and are looking for help? Whether you are planning a traditional in-person event, a virtual event, or a hybrid event, in this guide, we’ll share an actionable and comprehensive checklist you can easily follow when planning an event. Talent/speaker fees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

. “You need to know your stakeholders and then decide what event platform you’re going to use. Go to them, see as many online events as you can, and talk to your colleagues.” ” Event Platforms 101. Will and Brandt dive deeper into event platforms. You can do it at registration as well.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Many corporations initially adopted virtual events to substitute their delayed or cancelled in-person events during the global pandemic. In this article, we will discuss the different types and ideas for virtual corporate events. Virtual conference. Virtual town hall meeting. Ideal for: internal use.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

So, she worked to secure the former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health as the speaker to provide guidance for that first virtual event within days, which soon turned into a regular series of online events — “Coffee and Connects,” held four mornings a week and featuring experts in HR, finance, employment labor, and executive coaching.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Make sure your event staff is familiar with the concept of your experiential event and instruct them to make people feel a certain way. Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. For example, they can make references to your event theme and promote your event games.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. An event contingency plan ensures that every stakeholder, from your internal team to your speakers and attendees, has a great experience and a seamless transition. Online events are here to stay.

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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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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Additionally, gamification can be incorporated into virtual events, allowing businesses to stay connected with their global teams while fostering a sense of community and friendly competition. Swapcard Swapcard offers a range of features that help streamline event planning and networking.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 10, 2020

The post Cvent Engagement Hub – The all-in-one virtual event solution for the post-COVID time is here appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, unveiled its all-new virtual event solution, the Cvent Engagement Hub.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step.

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