Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if registrants are divided?

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Speakers Audience Registration Attendee 244

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 registration software and event ticketing software can simplify the registration process and streamline check-in procedures.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. This will include things like contactless registration solutions, masks, hand sanitizing stations, mandatory tests or vaccinations, and more. What is provided by you or the venue?

Management 334

Management Venue Events Attendee 334

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Whether event planners intentionally design them or not, attendees will have had an experience at an event. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways.

Marketing 296

Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. Technology Reigns Supreme. percent in 2019.

Social Media 249

Social Media SEO Planner Sustainability 249

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. They could also receive a ticket or risk ruining strong relationships with other venues.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over 60% said they look for venues with detailed programs around ethically sourced ingredients and minimal food waste. It can uplift individual attendees, sponsors and exhibitors, and even your CEOs and board members. Forty-six percent reported they consider whether a building or city is LEED-certified.

Sustainability 263

Sustainability Education Manufacturing Incentives 263

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees.

Website 130

Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

In 2015 the former event agency owner founded Hubb, an event management platform acquired by Notified in 2021, in an effort to fix some of the more common issues planners face in their role. She relates as a former planner: “I want to be able to make the changes myself. Read more about Allie Magyar’s career journey.]

Planner 52

Planner Sponsors Automation Platform 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today's event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. To get the best results in this challenging environment, event planners must consolidate their technologies and efforts wherever possible to streamline workflows and execute project deliverables.

Website 52

Website Event Marketing Planner Marketing 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today’s event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. To get the best results in this challenging environment, event planners must consolidate their technologies and efforts wherever possible to streamline workflows and execute project deliverables.

Website 52

Website Event Marketing Planner Marketing 52

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re new to the industry, tackling your first nonprofit event planning gig, or a seasoned planner working with a large team, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tools to improve your strategy in the list below. Will the event require sponsors? Secure an event venue Find an event venue that meets your style, objectives, and budget.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

If you are an event planner or a business seeking to generate revenue and turn a profit from your events, you’ve come to the right place. Many event planners are faced with the dilemma of whether to host the event for free or to monetize it, especially if the event is not yet popular. Paid or Free Event? Better-quality attendees.

Sponsors 118

Sponsors Advertising Prospect Events 118

Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

Event Marketing 148

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 148

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? “Think of the platform as your digital venue. You don’t pick the venue first and then decide what kind of event you’re going to put into it. So how do you find new venues? You can do it at registration as well.

Event Technology 317

Event Technology Technology Technology Trends 317

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Event planners used to draft the attendee list contact by contact. Advances in data analytics have allowed event planners to track and measure each component of their events — and use that data to iterate and optimize their event strategies continuously. Before advances in event technology, event planning was a very manual process.

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2024

Name badges also boost event security since they often include barcodes or RFID chips that help control access to certain areas of the event venue. For example, adding logos and icons alongside text reinforces your brand identity, adds visual interest, and helps attendees quickly identify key sponsors or organizers.

Sponsors 103

Sponsors Attendee Affiliate Technology 103

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

So planners everywhere are wondering – how can I combat webinar fatigue? Use registration forms with targeted questions to your advantage and continuously improve the process with each virtual event or webinar you plan. Television studios and virtual event venues exist, and so do green screens, visuals, and AV professionals.

Virtual Events 339

Virtual Events Audience Speakers Attendee 339

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. “We call it a sponsorship marketplace. .

Production 282

Production Management B2B Meeting 282

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools.

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

Venue 40

Venue Contracts Contracts Online 40

Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Gone are the days when event planners could simply choose a theme and run with it. Moreover, we need to strive toward organizing sustainable events, considering the environmental impact of every aspect, from venue selection to catering to waste management. This is especially true when it comes to content.

Networking 130

Networking Event Apps Trends Events 130

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In an informal MeetingsNet survey, 87 percent of planner respondents said F&B is the first area they address when cutting costs. Reconsider specialty/sponsored cocktails. And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • Do not preset bread. Serve it upon request.

Contracts 105

Contracts Contracts Sponsors Attendee 105

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. To illustrate, here’s a list of some of the most popular event KPIs from a demand generation funnel perspective: Registrations. Here are a few examples: Registrations from target accounts.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This can be done through email, social media, a registration system, or even through traditional mail. Make sure to include line items for each of the following: Per person expenses: This should include registration fees, flights, transportation to the hotel, lodging, and any other costs associated with attending the conference.

Conference 52

Conference Registration Communications Communications 52

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. That’s the wrong way to give your sponsors exposure because it won’t leave a positive impression. Branded swag.

Virtual Events 54

Virtual Events Sponsors Trade Show Registration 54

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Events Consulting Advertising 98

Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

Not only does attendance tracking software help you see how each individual navigated the venue, but it also enables you to determine which sessions were most popular — and which attendees were generally uninterested in. By leveraging this data, event planners can tailor their programs to meet the needs and interests of their audience.

Registration 52

Registration Automation Vendor Attendee 52

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. Many planners stretching their skills to do more with less. Fill In for a Planner on Leave.

Meeting 87

Meeting Planner Vendor Sponsors 87

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2024

Name badges also boost event security since they often include barcodes or RFID chips that help control access to certain areas of the event venue. For example, adding logos and icons alongside text reinforces your brand identity, adds visual interest, and helps attendees quickly identify key sponsors or organizers.

Sponsors 52

Sponsors Attendee Affiliate Technology 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Choosing the perfect venue for your corporate event. by establishing an internal event team) or hire a professional event planner to do the job. For example, a music festival fully sponsored by a brand is an external corporate event. Corporate conferences often involve sponsors. Identifying event purpose and objectives.

Event Planning 48

Event Planning Logistics Events Virtual Events 48

Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. The definition of a hybrid event is pretty self-explanatory: it is an event that is hosted both as an in-person event in a physical venue and over the internet (i.e., Convincing Sponsors and Providing Value.

Event Marketing 62

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 62

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

As a testament to the growing power of the events industry, Eventbrite has announced a $200M IPO in a bid to remain at the top of the registration game. Find the Right Venues and Spaces with These Tools. Bizzabo lists four tools that bring dozens of possible venues straight to your fingertips. if you haven’t yet!

Trade Show 159

Trade Show Technology Technology Events 159

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. Tips for Your Event Venue Search. Finding a Venue. Venue Contracts. Venue Contracts.

Communications 98

Communications Communications Virtual Events Events 98

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. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

Sponsors 98

Sponsors Events Virtual Events Website 98

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. The basic approach of organizing a hybrid event is to live stream a virtual event via a virtual event platform (i.e., The downside?

Benefits 62

Benefits Virtual Events Sponsors Events 62