Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question. asked, what steps would you give to a new event planner to help protect against cybersecurity threats for virtual events? I’ll add a tip.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Meeting and event planners are working quickly to transfer their in-person events online in light of COVID-19. But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

This blog will provide you with unique and impactful networking event trends that are taking the corporate world by storm. The Latest Trends for Events in 2024 Gamification Gamification is undoubtedly going to be one of the most significant trends in corporate events in 2024. Let’s dive in!

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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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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2021

The overall number of COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard respondents who said they were planning to hold simultaneous events for digital and in-person audiences dropped over the last six months. Full in-person events and a separate virtual. Registrations are separate for our in-person event and our virtual event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. And what better place to create an emotional setting for your event than your online community ? Experiential Virtual Events. Then, tell them that story.

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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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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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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. During that time, the total number of virtual events could decline, but the value of each one will increase.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 31, 2020

Planning an online event without thinking about audience engagement is like building a sailboat without material for the sails. Thoughtful, intentional engagement is one of the keys to making an online event effective and memorable. These questions can be moderated by you, your presenter, or your virtual events partner.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

In 2020, we saw everything from mass cancellations to virtual-only events, as the world tried to grapple with the new reality of Covid-19. The events and meetings industry, like many during the pandemic, was forced to adapt, and many event professionals did so in creative ways. .

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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! 17 common event planning mistakes and how to fix them 1.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Want to skip straight to the insights and event industry trends from our top leaders?

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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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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. Download rates.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article explores the latest networking technology and trends that are transforming how professionals engage and connect. Networking for 2024 Evolution of Networking In the past, networking and education were the twin engines powering successful business events. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.

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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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Stova

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By analyzing data on attendee demographics, registration information, and previous interactions with your brand, you can create attendee personas that serve as a foundation for event planning. Furthermore, event data analytics can help you identify trends and patterns in attendee behavior.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Organizers must respond with elevated event environments, more wayfinding solutions, and an overall attention to reducing friction — like lengthy registration forms, lines, and other logistical hurdles. Attendees want experiences that are seamless, engaging, and intuitive.

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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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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

I’m on the vendor side, providing in-person audiovisual and virtual-event technology needs primarily to associations and am happy to share what my clients have been seeing as we come back to in-person events. We think that is due to people who didn’t like learning online wanting to maximize their time on site.

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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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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

A user conference is designed to excite and educate clients and prospects on your product’s latest features, your company’s future roadmap, and industry trends. For the best results, consider the hybrid event format. That way, folks can attend in person if they’re able, and everyone else can participate online.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This could be because nearly 58% of event marketers believed their event budgets would decrease in 2021. Couple that sentiment with persistent inflation, a looming recession, and an uptick in layoffs, and it appears this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Not sure how to tackle virtual event sponsorships?

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Eventtia

APRIL 19, 2023

Provide a brief overview of the networking event and its purpose, and why the recipient is invited. Event details: pretty self-explanatory, here we provide all the important details about the networking event—date, time, location (or platform for an online event), agenda, etc. We hope to see you at the event!

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics to inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6%

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

As we have discussed already, there is a huge amount that goes on behind the scenes in event planning. Simply getting to the stage where you can begin event planning can be a costly endeavor. It can be easy to miss the marketing phase out of your event’s budget, given how late it usually comes in the process.

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Eventtia

JULY 6, 2023

There are several challenges retail companies need to consider when focusing on designing new experiences for their customers: → New Buying Trends The pandemic and the life-cost crisis conditioned a series of changes in how people buy.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

“Because Las Vegas’s mask mandate was in effect for Convening Leaders,” Winchel said, “a member of the PCMA team met Meryl and assisted her through registration, using text messages to communicate along the way.” It could be a chatbot, an email address, an accessible online form,” or a video call with captions or American Sign Language (ASL).

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. All Terrain Chicago, IL All Terrain pioneered experiential marketing well before it became a trend.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Starting this list off, we’d like to share some current data as of July 2022 based on Bizzabo customers: 2X increase in hybrid and in-person events over the last three months vs. the 3 months prior. More than 25% of in-person and hybrid events are paid vs. only 10% of virtual events. Virtual Event Statistics.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

When event professionals say their event is hybrid, they mean they have a version of the in-person event available to watch online. Nobody should have an online component. They should have an online experience that occurs at the same time as the in-person experience.

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