Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events. To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Promote the Event on Several Channels.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Zoom isn’t designed for large-scale events, so opting for Zoom instead of a proper event platform won’t do you any favors. Let’s look at why video conferencing platforms like Zoom aren’t a fit for virtual and hybrid events and why quality virtual events require a paid platform. Advanced Analytics.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

In this week’s episode, Will and Brandt move away from pure tech talk and talk about virtual events for exhibitors. Unlike many would like to believe, the key to driving value in digital and virtual events is not necessarily cutting-edge technology. Involve Exhibitors In The Process Of Planning The Virtual Event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events?

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. But how much attention have you actually paid to the virtual event production aspect? How detrimental a low level of excellence is to the success of your event.

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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 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Another week, another inspiring story about pivoting to virtual events! All across the nation, event planners have been learning the ropes of virtual events. She studied Convention, Event, and Exhibition Management and has been a titan of the industry for years. Pivoting To Virtual Events: The First One.

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Eventtia

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

Events need to consider new business models and revenue streams to keep themselves diversified and stable. Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events. Seek Out Sponsors. Don’t worry.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. 5 mins: Scott shares some recent learnings from virtual events. 10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. Here it is. Adrian Segar.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

Now that virtual events are the talk of the town , it’s time to consider a virtual emcee. Especially because one of the biggest concerns with virtual events is audience engagement. So considering a virtual emcee is definitely something you want to do. Helping Speakers In Virtual Events.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 23, 2021

One year after COVID, hundreds of new engagement tools have popped up to help virtual event planners keep their audiences’ attention and let them participate in creative ways. We’ve seen it all this year — from goats hopping into Zoom to elaborate, drive-through corporate events. Are you planning a virtual event with sponsors?

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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

JULY 13, 2020

You’ve heard the buzz among event professionals: Virtual events will never replace in-person events. That the future of the events industry is hybrid. But there is one aspect of meetings and events where virtual is coming out a clear winner: Data. We don’t disagree. Just think about it.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free. Start small but think big”.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Attendee retention : how many attendees have attended the event before (loyalty rate); 4. Turnout percentage : how many people attended the event out of all that registered (in case of virtual events, how many people logged into the event platform). Active people in the event platform each hour. CTA clicks.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

And the events industry has now finally caught up with it. The pandemic normalized virtual events , improved their production quality, and sped up the adoption of event platforms. Audience Engagement Stretches Beyond Singular Events. And that doesn’t mean that the in-person events are losing value.

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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. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Higher Event ROI.

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InEvent

MAY 27, 2021

An online events management checklist of everything you need for your next virtual event Pre-event online events management checklist Establish your purpose Find out who your attendee is Create content Choose a suitable platform Set a budget Find partners and sponsors Pick a date and time for the event Prepare your attendees Train or brief … (..)

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. Disregarding The Online Audience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

Modern communities live online , either on social media and communication platforms or most recently, on event platforms. Where & How To Build An Event Community. When tackling the question of how to build an event community, we first need to define the online space where it can live.

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Eventtia

MAY 20, 2022

It was entirely online. Now, your business probably isn’t made up of Ewoks or beeping robots, but the fact is this: Reed Pop, the organiser of this event, went above and beyond to not only create a fantastic event but foster that engagement. The virtual swag bag. The trick: create a connection. Complete a quiz.

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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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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2020

Virtual event software is becoming more and more sophisticated, enabling experiences that surprise and awe audiences. With this, organizers are doubling and in some cases, tripling their pre-COVID-19 events attendance, attracting international participants from across the globe.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. Today, applicants can track their continuing education process through EIC’s online portal.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With this massive shift, event planners are coming up with savvy, creative ways to provide online experiences that match the "fun factor" of their on-property events. They're proving that just because an event is virtual doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun, engaging , and Insta-worthy.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2023

Parry spoke with Bruno about the type of data the team behind Event Tech Live captures, how they capture it, what data he’d like to gain access to, and more. Bruno: You have exhibitors, you have sponsors, you have attendees, and you have your organization. Here is a snippet of the discussion. Parry: Conversion figures from exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

So, how can marketers create impactful hybrid events that resonate with physical and virtual attendees while delivering ROI for hosts, sponsors and exhibitors? The answer is to understand both your in-person and virtual audiences while creating powerful experiences for both. Tapping into The Differences.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

There are all kinds of questions going through event planners’ heads right now. How do I keep a virtual audience engaged ? How do I create my virtual event budget ? And what are some virtual trade show ideas I can use? It’s been our goal here at Endless to hold your hand through the virtual world.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Over the past 10 years, Hilarity for Charity — now rebranded as simply HFC — has raised more than $17 million for the cause partly by hosting a variety of in-person events, including a 10th birthday “extravaganza” on Oct. But CareCon has never been planned as an in-person event. But now it is an annual virtual event.”.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

According to Eventbrite , nearly twenty thousand online events are currently being published daily and almost half of them are health and wellness-related or business and professional events. One critical opportunity is virtual engagement through the lens of physical and mental wellbeing. But fear not!

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