Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 294

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

Planner 145

Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marketing that exists for marketing’s sake alone may turn prospective consumers and event attendees away; it may be viewed as “too salesy.” Highlight the event’s setup with time-lapse footage of the stage being built, vendor tents going up, or event parking getting roped off for attendees. Tease your audience. Run Facebook Event Ads.

Promotion 88

Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Bizzaboo

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s a much better way to get to know a prospective employee than sifting through hundreds of resumes and applications filled with text. As every event planner knows too well, it’s only a matter of time before something goes wrong. Who goes to recruitment events? Attendees at recruiting events can include the following: Job seekers.

Advertising 94

Advertising Events Automation Logistics 94

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Authenticity is a vital component of forming that connection and getting prospects excited about the event. For instance, a brand with a strong thread of sustainability running through everything they do will be able to form an intimate connection with prospects who believe it’s time we started looking after the environment.

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Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

Attendee 130

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Responsible for everything related to the venue, the main contact person for vendors and sponsors when on the venue. Finalize your catering after carefully researching and interviewing different vendors.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Redfin

MARCH 1, 2024

The venue feels like an underground venue in a big city and it books nationally recognized comics and up-and-coming prospects. Reading Terminal Market Head to the bustling atmosphere and culinary delights of Reading Terminal Market, a historic food hall brimming with local vendors and diverse cuisines. ” 14.

Fashion 71

Fashion Culture Vendor Marketing 71

Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties. While various event technology solutions are designed to help event planners and organisers ease their jobs, various digital solutions, software, and hardware can also improve overall attendee satisfaction.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 62

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

PCMA research uncovered similar findings: One of two event planners planned hybrid events so attendees could attend according to their preferences. Educating prospects. Food service and other vendors. Integrating your event platform and your CRM allows better visibility into all your prospect and customer activities.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

It may require coordination with attendees, vendors, caterers, sponsors, corporate leadership, and even fire safety or law enforcement, officials. The following four best practices have been captured after speaking with various meeting and event planners to understand how they view their events through the eyes of a customer.

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Automation Events Registration Prospect 40

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

Even months after a disaster, even if the reality on the ground is actually pretty good, your prospective attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors may still be holding onto negative perceptions that will keep them from wanting to attend. If you are a corporate planner, contact local customers or suppliers,” advises Foster. Will it be safe?

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Contracts Contracts Meeting Insurance 78

PlannerWire

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Not all planners are familiar with Event Management Software and it often gets lumped together with Event Registration solutions. This needs set flows through their free trial where we provide the prospect with a live demo and lots of help resources to educate them on the tools and workflows in our app that address their needs.

Events 52

Events Registration Training Platform 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

For event planners, marketers, and attendees alike, it’s been over a year since we’ve had the experience of a live event. Over the past year, event planners have become incredibly innovative in their virtual event use cases. Vendors, Sponsors, and Staff. Event planners always have a backup plan. Source: Bizzabo.

Communications 98

Communications Communications Virtual Events Events 98

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. That should be the guide for determining the experience as a planner. What is the experience you would prefer as an attendee?

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Speakers Social Media Communications Communications 300

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! You want to make sure you are still happy with the vendor’s services and getting what you deserve.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Venue 204

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Identify required documents, both those required by the event team (internal) and external stakeholders like sponsors, talents, and vendors. Create a shortlist of prospective sponsors and then create well-written sponsorship proposals for each (keep them personalized if possible.) Negotiate and lock in vendors.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Vendor Registration Social Media 62

Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Whether you’re a vendor or supplier, if you have a tight conference budget, this might be the event for you. Top hospitality conferences for restaurants, venues, and event planners Hospitality conferences aren’t only for hoteliers. This year’s expo will host more than 50 speakers over three days.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Conference Technology Technology 78

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By harnessing the power of social media, event planners can create a more engaging and interactive experience for attendees, both during and after the event. Hashtags allow event organizers to stay ahead of the buzz, capture the attention of prospective attendees and help to create a sense of community around the event. With nearly 4.5

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Attendee Promotion 130

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

We intercept and engage prospects and customers anywhere they congregate in large numbers. JPdL Montreal, Quebec Over the last 40 years, JPdL has developed into one of the world’s leading meeting and event planners. As a multi-channel, multi-discipline agency, Jack Morton is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

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Management Events Advertising Consulting 98

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Your event software should let you collect professional titles, industries, company size, customers, prospects, countries, and more. What other technology is my organization using to capture customer and prospect data? for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, speakers)? Will we offer paid or free tickets?

Audience 59

Audience Event Apps Registration Attendee 59

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

By the end of this guide to hosting an event, you’d have learned about: The basics of event planning Common challenges facing event planners, and their respective solutions Best practices of event planning you should know A comprehensive guide to planning an event. Without further ado, let us begin from the basics.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Event Planning Insurance 62

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Corporate event planners should also keep this tip in mind. A unique event name helps prospects find and remember your upcoming event. Hosting a golf fundraiser, like this one, requires organizing sponsors, vendors, and participants.

Events 158

Events Seminar Event Planning Vendor 158

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

If utilized strategically, it could be a goldmine for prospective leads and increased brand loyalty. Many event planners have reported receiving positive reviews from attendees after a network event. Save the meaningful conversations for prospective attendees. The Pros and Cons of Networking Events.

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Networking Social Media Social Network Events 258

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. The planner added: “We provided a space for recognition, rejuvenation, and education.

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Virtual Events Contracts Contracts Trade Show 98

Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

Hosting a hybrid event, on the other hand, can provide event planners with the best of both worlds, and you can technically increase the number of attendees to your event by inviting both in-person and virtual attendees. Assess whether the venue can satisfy your prospective attendees’ expectations regarding safety conduct.

Venue 71

Venue Virtual Events Events Logistics 71

Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Whether you’re a planner or a supplier, be prepared to learn exactly how you can elevate your event. She’s a household name when it comes to vendor-buyer relationships, and she has quite a bit to teach us when it comes to event strategy and consulting. So, are you ready for this? Check out the amazing interviews below!

Consulting 153

Consulting Event Design Certification Events 153

Social Tables

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Promotional needs vary from event to event, venue to venue, and planner to planner, but we tried to cast a wide net and provide Twitter tips to fit plenty of different scenarios. Busy planners frequently find themselves stretched thin. Inform all event sponsors, vendors, speakers, and special guests about your hashtag as well.

Promotion 78

Promotion Social Media Advertising Events 78

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

However, event planners can ‘shift’ the focus of the hybrid event to emphasize more virtual attendees, so the physical portion of the event will be smaller (so you can rent a smaller venue). Hybrid: can go both ways. In such cases, the hybrid event may be cheaper to organize compared to an otherwise physical event.

Virtual Events 62

Virtual Events Events Networking Registration 62

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Event and meeting planners do notice those venue partners that have a reason to pick up the phone and call for something other than a sales call. Think about the unique stories and history your venue has to offer clients and prospects and craft stories around those spaces. See if you can attend some networking or vendor functions.

Venue 112

Venue Marketing Marketing Social Media 112

Bizzaboo

JULY 28, 2023

A staggering 78% of event planners use more event technology post-pandemic to push boundaries and take charge of their event marketing. Enjoy real-time collaboration with team members, clients, and vendors through instant messaging at the speed of thought. The platform centralizes and organizes all your customer and vendor information.

Event Marketing 52

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 52

Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

However, thanks to the advancements in technology, nowadays, there is a wide berth of tools, applications, and solutions designed to help event planners in the various aspects of the event management process. vendors and sponsors) to join the collaboration when needed.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Registration Virtual Events Events 62

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Key Takeaway for Planners. Planners should adjust budgets to anticipate higher rates and book event space as early as possible. Key Takeaway for Event Planners. Group demand will be strong throughout the year.

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Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

Additionally, it can be much harder for the couple to manage vendors and suppliers who may not be familiar with their desired vision or available resources, making it more time-consuming and even expensive to make sure their wedding looks exactly how they want it. Find a wedding planner.

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Rehearsal Booking Transportation Vendor 26

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. For an event planner business, having the ability to write a good proposal alone can help create a significant competitive advantage over your competition.

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Proposal Prospect Sponsors Events 118

AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

Connectivity with direct software vendors of hotels. We’ll discuss the main types, their representatives, and try to understand the prospects of connecting to them. Besides EPS designed for distributors they have Connectivity APIs for hotels and property management vendors. Wholesale APIs. Channel manager APIs. Expedia again.

Booking 85

Booking Management Banking Contracts 85