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

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 they found comfort and convenience in the virtual format or they’re still nervous for health reasons. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Promote the Event on Several Channels. The first step to planning a successful virtual event is to create a solid marketing plan. However, virtual events can also have a spatial element.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. However, although event planning can certainly be challenging, it also can be exciting and worthwhile. Can you imagine the headache?

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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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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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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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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, it enables organizers to communicate effectively with their audience and provide a seamless event experience. With a thoughtful, well-structured event website layout and clear navigation, your event platform can become a powerful tool for both attendees and organizers alike.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Paid search.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

In this post, we explore unique, creative, and research-backed marketing strategies that event professionals use to build buzz. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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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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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

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? And if you already have sponsors for an upcoming event, how do you translate the placements they were expecting to an online environment?

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Meet Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Future-Proof Your Organization Now. Future-proof your events now for an unpredictable future. Annual conferences have long been a significant revenue source for host organizations and associations but can no longer be counted on to produce the revenue. How to Future-Proof Your Event. Forward-thinking. Inclusive of all.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. The opportunities for virtual and hybrid events are nearly endless with the right VR tech.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Increase your presence on social media. Experiential events can be a goldmine for user-generated content. social media wall). Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. Think of ways you can join forces with your sponsors and have the attendees interact with both your products at the same time.

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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 the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. With the rise of virtual conferences and the influx of in-person events, one thing is sure: growth and scalability will rely on event sponsors. . In this guide, you’ll learn the following: What Event Sponsorship Is.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

This includes creating a unique visual identity, using relevant hashtags for social media, and incorporating branded materials throughout the event. There are two major types of event branding: Digital In today’s digital age, event branding has taken on a new dimension.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. How much will they cost?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, 95% of marketers believe in-person events have a significant impact on achieving primary business goals. On top of that, providing an in-person conference can look great for your company by positioning it as a key industry player with deep connections to other organizations and business leaders.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

According to Bizzabo data, 97% of B2B marketers believe in-person events play a critical role in achieving business outcomes. Additionally, 72% of event organizers agree that in-person events are a crucial part of their organization’s overall marketing strategy. . The 5 Stages of Strategic Event Planning.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Or is it much earlier, at event registration? In the 21st century, data is king. Get your RFIDs and join the royal feast.

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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. social-media engagement (73 percent versus 51 percent in 2020).

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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. Social media.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, a generic goal like “Promote our product” could become a more measurable SMART goal with this framework: “This event will lead to one hundred press mentions by the end of Q1.” That will help you plan a cohesive event that matches your target goal. Decide on a date for the event and work backward from there.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. Convincing Sponsors and Providing Value.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to Skift research , nearly half of all events still maintain a strong virtual component, and half of those are purely virtual. Networking is what distinguishes a virtual event from a glorified webinar, and it also remains the core value of live, in-person events. The second hurdle is opportunity.

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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. Customizing questions by attendee type (speaker, sponsor, basic attendee, etc.)

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Not sure you need event technology? of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Like most businesses, you’re probably seeing an increased budget allocation for events, so you need event technology that can run all of your events — no matter the format, size, or type — more easily.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This analogy rings especially true in the realm of event management, where the meticulous analysis of event data can make the difference between a lackluster gathering and a resounding success. The Rise of Event Data Analytics Gone are the days when event success was measured solely by attendance numbers and guest satisfaction surveys.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

The events industry has seen a considerable influx of event software over the past few years, and it’s no surprise. The pandemic accelerated the need for solutions to help event organizers plan, execute, and measure the success of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Check out this article.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

He encourages organizers to thread networking opportunities throughout the event experience rather than confining them to networking lounges or receptions. What should organizers be doing now? To delight attendees, you must know what makes them tick. Does anyone really need another water bottle, notepad, or plastic tchotchke?

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Start early: Amplify in-person with virtual networking events. With in-person conferences back in full force, demand for full-day online business events is down. The virtual event market is expected to grow more than 20% annually, reaching $617 billion by 2030. Enhance your events with a “networking first” mindset.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event websites, email, promo codes, PR, Google Ads, social media, influencers — are you checking all the boxes in your event promotion plan to sell out your event? With so many different ways to market your event, it’s hard to know how to successfully promote your events.

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