Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Whether you are fundraising for a massive organization like the Red Cross, or raising money for a local animal shelter, this post is for you. Establishing event objectives early will help organizers choose the right fundraiser type to fit their mission and secure the necessary participants.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., Security will be massive.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As Desireé Dolecki, CMP, has always been an artist.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

So, when we are creating an event, especially for event planners, we have to appeal to both their professional and personal journeys. They fostered a unique connection between all attendees regardless of whether they were planners or supplier.” “We’re all a bit spoiled. The activities were all part of that and more.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At 100 days out, the moving parts involved with the Winter Olympics in Beijing are enough to unsettle even the steeliest veteran planners. Meanwhile, protesters around the world are calling for sponsors to boycott the event due to alleged human-rights abuses in the host destination.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel. That sounds like a win-win—and the sponsors hope their study results will prove it.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Finally, we explain how event platforms can help planners measure event ROI and reach their goals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Organizers would expect that all of this translates into more opportunities for revenue. Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. It’s a business model on how organizers should think about how to keep creating leads as a value proposition,” suggests Giberti. to 5 p.m.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

For the BizBash Leadership Summit 2024, an event for event industry thought leaders co-located with Connect Spring Marketplace, organizers put the event logo on the tabletops, right under attendees’ noses. took advantage of the buzz, sponsoring a pickleball court on the Connect Spring Marketplace show floor. Published: Cultivate_4.jpg

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Until more is known in the weeks ahead, event planners and their hospitality partners can expect to see more impacts. Last year, planners and venues were challenged with establishing new ways of keeping attendees and staff healthy; today, it’s about ensuring competent execution of the new procedures.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. The same goes for content delivery.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. Event technology provides a plethora of advantages and opportunities to event organizers, who seek to create memorable and engaging events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. But what planners neglected to consider in the equation was the vital human connection. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” The primary barrier is the Return on Investment.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. Today, hundreds of organizations use Event Farm. I fell into putting on an event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. Planners can use Bluetooth Low Energy and RFID technology to create heat maps. Additionally, planners can observe these changes over time by using the timelapse function. . For example, planners can identify and prevent a bottleneck on time.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. Another area where the focus of planners has shifted from last year is in measuring the effectiveness of virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

This makes it all that much more crucial to get the most ROI possible out of each event, and there is one key factor that can help planners hit the mark: data. With a carefully designed plan for data collection before, during, and after each event, planners have the ability to optimize both their content and their marketing strategy.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

These tools have been used and harnessed by event planners for years now, so no point in dwelling on that in particular. It’s important that the event owners and members of the organization make it clear why their event will be magical and worth attending. Leverage Your Sponsors. Add A Personal Touch. Make It Palpable.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI. Tapping into The Differences.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors. Additionally, a well-defined brand strategy helps event organizers create a cohesive visual and verbal identity, including logos, slogans, website design, and marketing collateral.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 9, 2022

Not sure how to organize a golf tournament for a charity, fundraising event, or social outing? With more complex activities and scheduling than some other event types , learning how to organize a golf tournament will require some advanced planning. Learn how to organize a golf tournament in 7 easy steps. Think big picture.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence! Reason No. Reason No. link] Reason No.2: Reason No.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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 , in its limited form, is still a choice for many virtual event planners because it’s budget-friendly and easy to use. Let’s explore!

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

When it comes to event technology, it’s no secret that many event organizers feel the struggle — according to recent research conducted by Skift Meetings , about only a little more than half of event professionals “consider themselves comfortable or savvy with virtual event tech.”. said Allie Magyar, chief product officer of Notified.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

But with increased spend, there will be that much more pressure on convention organizers to make sure their events are appealing to brands. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Relying on event planners to ascertain the scope of work without this essential information can result in miscommunication and subpar planning outcomes.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Two forces driving innovation are (1) the demand for something new and interesting, and (2) the shift from tech designed for the event organizer to tech designed for the audience experience. This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. At a minimum, the hotel should know a local event planner who can fulfill our vision.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Ensure the caregivers work for licensed organizations. Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice, she brings a unique perspective to the events industry. Create a kid’s camp.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. These collaboration tools are based in the cloud and help you stay organized and in touch even if you’re running around. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Mine is: that’s what I always try to do rather than give money as a sponsor,” says Will. On the flip side, Deanna has worked for organizations that always paid to be a sponsor.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. to address and supports students’ basic needs to be successful. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. Although these short-term goals are undoubtedly important, event planners often overlook the importance of setting long-term goals because they’re incredibly busy and always looking at what’s right in front of them. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

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