Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

With more jobs offering flexible remote work than ever before, former staff are reluctant to return to physically demanding positions with rigid schedules. Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Accountant.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? And now, we’re seeing this again with event platforms , only it’s over the span of 18 months.” ” In fact, Will and Brandt cover the M&As of event tech platforms in the most recent Event Tech Podcast episode.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Roughly speaking, planners divide their entire budget into several distinct ‘areas’ of the event. Nothing more, nothing less!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. Both a novice planner as well as a seasoned veteran will undoubtedly find some value in this e-book. In 2021, we saw huge investments in event platforms as well as many notable acquisitions. Remote Work. Remote work is here to stay.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. From revolutionizing remote work to giving a whole new exciting vibe to digital experiences, here’s the full rundown on VR for virtual events! Remote Work. We worked with all our preferred platforms.

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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. While the full-immersion hybrid experience may be dead, that’s not to say that event planners aren’t being creative.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The Fastest Way to Bring Remote Teams Together.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Fresh off of the steep learning curve that was virtual, planners must now brace for the challenges presented by hybrid. And venues have been paying attention to the upcoming needs of planners!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

. “The ones that got in front of it started making connections to platforms handling it for their clients. Unfortunately, that left 50% of planners to do it on their own because their production companies weren’t doing it. They had to find their own platforms, which they knew nothing about. What platform can I use?’

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual experience for everyone involved. 5 Choosing The Wrong Platform.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? What is your platform? Or rather, someone else.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

One New Year’s promise planners can count on is that hybridized events have become the driving force in the industry. DoubleDutch is an integrated platform that plugs remote attendees right in, making it an ideal resource for hybrid, large-event management, communication and participation. MeetingPlay.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

We were unable to connect to the platform from our remote location where we were broadcasting. We were getting a lot of, “Oh, it looks good on our side,” from the platform team. It’s not just a matter of getting a platform that has Q&A, polling and things like that. Thriving, Not Surviving.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. In 2020, it was (and still is) all about platforms. Today, platforms are like the new Event Operating Systems. It was the most crucial part of everything we did.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

After the pandemic hit us, event planners had no choice but to make an unprecedented pivot to virtual events. With the power of virtual events, event planners all of a sudden had a chance to reach a larger audience and get their name out there. It’s not just the attendee who saves some money, it’s also the event planner.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you’re a planner, a student, or a CEO, this all-in-one collaboration hub is here to make your life easier. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. Which platform should we choose? How It Works. Who’s our target audience?

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virtual reality headsets, platforms, and software have made it possible to create truly impactful and memorable events that engage and captivate attendees. As such, it is no surprise that VR is quickly becoming a go-to technology for event planners looking to create innovative and dynamic event experiences.

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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. Consider the wants and needs of your audience and use your event platform to easily share accessible content that will truly excite them.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

However, the influx of comprehensive platforms for online events has left a lot of planners and producers feeling overwhelmed: “I’ve spent a lot of the last two years just trying to make people feel a little bit better about the choices that they’re making,” he said. We were always talking about goals,” Vismale elaborated.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to experts building the next generation of virtual meeting platforms to find out how the technology is changing to fit these new requirements and what predicted consolidation and continued layoffs may mean for meeting professionals. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. Then omicron and the culture wars hit. “We

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

From virtual events to sustainable practices and personalized experiences, corporate event planners must be aware of these trends and incorporate them into their strategies. According to data from the Event Marketing Institute, 84% of corporate event planners plan to host in-person events in the coming year.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Plus, event planners don’t have to pay for wasted meals and rooms. It’s up to event planners to find that purpose and make it beneficial to the event. In order to decide on your purpose, you have to consider your remote audience. Would you rather just offer a window to the event and have the remote audience be a fly on the wall?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Arguably one of the biggest pain points for planners, driving engagement isn’t quite as hard as one might think. Back before virtual events were the norm, planners already dabbled in event apps. Perhaps one of the best tools at a planner’s disposal for increased virtual attendee engagement. Polling Matters.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world. he asked rhetorically, referencing the pivot his company made from event management to building a platform in a matter of a month.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world. he asked rhetorically, referencing the pivot his company made from event management to building a platform in a matter of a month.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Planners Step into Another Space. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. We’ll talk more about ROI in a minute, but first let’s answer planners’ top questions about hybrid events. For starters, choose technology that handles virtual, hybrid and in-person events on the same platform. Then along came Delta.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2020

Because we all know that each event will work with its own virtual event platform – and there are many out there! So what Gary and the team at AE&ES do when crafting these experiences is taking the time to learn about the platform. And that is working with what the client has. What are the features? What’s possible?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

So how do event and meeting planners make sure attendees see value in attending a hybrid event virtually? A web camera and web conferencing platform are not enough to keep a paying virtual audience engaged. Fill in-person transitions on stage with high-quality pre-recorded video so the pause is not awkward for the remote audience.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Long considered the duller, nerdier counterpart to platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the 20-year-old business-oriented social-media channel was ranked as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands in the world in 2022. The platform, which has reported that it adds a new user every three seconds, now has 950 million users in 200 countries.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2023

But organizing such gatherings poses a challenge for companies that switched to operating remotely during the pandemic, as they strive to find the right balance between staff bonding and work. At the event: Task the event planner to keep everything and everyone on time. Draw out opinions via anonymous polls while in the meeting.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 11, 2022

While meetings and conventions took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, Columbus didn’t stop working to ensure that when the time came to return to in-person meetings, planners and attendees had all the tools they needed for a successful event. New developments forged ahead, offering more reasons for planners to consider Ohio’s capital.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Event planners can opt for the entire 916 square meters Great Ballroom for big occasions, or it can split into three separate spaces to cater to smaller event sizes. Its biggest unique selling point is the hydraulic lifting platforms that connect the parking lot to the central point at Great Ballroom.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Event planners are incorporating technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and gamification to create immersive environments and foster participation. Offering virtual attendance options, asynchronous content delivery, and remote networking opportunities enables remote employees to participate fully.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether that be fantastic decorations, exceptional live entertainment or even introducing an eclectic menu, planners are creative thinkers who design events with the intent of appealing to attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s still a common kneejerk reaction for planners to both shrug and shiver when faced with the mere concept of hybrid. It’s only natural that you’ll have some hiccups and make a few mistakes – heck, even seasoned planners run into issues during “normal” events. It looks cool and flashy, yes.

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