Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. Takeaways for Planners.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Today, we’ll begin by addressing questions related to hybrid events that most planners considered at least a couple of times. And it’s even better because you can harness technology capabilities to add a virtual audience to the experience. There’s a lot more to come in the future, so stay tuned!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through commonly heard s**t AV people say, as well as why they say it. This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#! AV people say. We Don’t Get Paid for Overtime.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For those who might not know: Socio is an event technology company that helps enterprises and SMBs optimize their events in more than 40 countries. ” Virtual Production: Event Planner As A TV Producer. “Event planners are so resilient. Your typical savvy event planner can become a TV producer.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. It doesn’t just apply to event planners who are planning their next big event. Took an enormous amount of rehearsal. And speaking of virtual event rehearsals , let’s talk about Apple keynotes.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker. For The Planners. #1

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Enter the world where cutting-edge technology meets traditional conservation processes to restore some of the world’s famous art pieces. Watch performances from VIP boxes, see rehearsals, or enjoy a technical tour backstage.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company. Make sure they know you want a rehearsal ahead of time so they can accurately quote labor for your event. Technology can stop working no matter how new it is or well it was set up. Don’t let this happen to you! Always have equipment backups at your event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

Because this is relatively new, planners everywhere are scrambling to make it work. AV Technology. Get a tech company to help you make sure that everything’s running well” “Just because you’re transitioning to virtual doesn’t mean that you don’t need AV technology”, adds Mark.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched enhanced meeting capabilities designed to provide event planners with innovative solutions and help drive corporate business demand to its branded hotels. The post Wyndham introduces new hybrid meeting concept at Dolce Hotels in Europe appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Determine any virtual technology needs you may require.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Using Technology to Drive Engagement. Let them download event-specific mobile apps in lieu of personal planners. Preferably, there should also be enough time for rehearsals before the big day. The old way of doing business is past. Instead of pen and paper, we now have gadgets. Why should events be any different?

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Plus, communicating with tech teams in a timely manner to avoid mismanaged presentation setups and ensure that outdated or mismatched technology or poor presentation tools are identified and addressed should be a priority. Feel free to pass this along if you’re an event or meeting planner to the speakers you are helping to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Meeting organizers are responsible for keeping attendees safe, so an emergency contingency plan needs to be well thought out and rehearsed. All visitors and staff members were safely evacuated in 15 minutes, but Robertson learned valuable lessons she would like to share with planners. In emergency situations, technology often fails.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g., ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Determine any virtual technology needs you may require.

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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. You can, for example, set up a webinar quite easily in just a matter of hours, as long as you have access to the right technology solutions.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

And even though planners have been avidly consuming educational content on the topic, there are still misconceptions going around. facilitate rehearsals, and then run the show. Just as planners are changing up how they bring people together, we, as a production company, are mixing up how we capture and deliver content.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

Back when the novelty of the pandemic was hitting the industry, it was more than excusable for planners to pivot their events to virtual in a very small amount of time. 2 weeks out : speakers will now be rehearsing and the production team will sit down with you for a tie-down meeting. And now, here we are. The Mourning Period Is Over.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. Disregarding Rehearsals. It’s doubtful that any event professional would neglect to rehearse the aspects inherent to the in-person facet. Keep reading to find out 15 hybrid event mistakes to avoid at all costs!

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Does this labor include rehearsals? Look at the Labor Details.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

Here are the seven biggest challenges planners face when producing a livestreamed event, and creative solutions. With all live content, there is the benefit of immediate audience engagement, but the con of this route is the lack of editing and rehearsals. Often, event professionals choose a blended approach.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. Technology is just one piece of the virtual event puzzle. DO: Test, Rehearse, and Double Check. Rehearsing and preparing is not just reviewing your notes or speaking in front of the mirror – it requires the tech side of things too.” How about the microphone, camera, etc?

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Are rehearsals included? Look at the Labor Details. Always look into labor details.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2021

Rehearsal Requirements. Faulder: I think a best practice to take away is the amount of practice and rehearsal that goes into this. And this is for all of the 800 directors simply to come and test the technology. And then on top of that, we did a full dress rehearsal, which we don’t usually do for the board of directors.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Usually your wedding planner will handle these details but if you’re going solo, consider these wedding reception schedule tips. Invite guests to your rehearsal dinner.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. So imagine that anything was possible for your event, without technological or budgetary constraints. What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The Event Tech Podcast strives to make your life as an event planner easier, so we’re back at it! So going on those site visits and being able to chicken scratch notes and then easily translate that into physical typed text was huge” Rehearsals. Just recently, we launched an episode about hardware in the world of events.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Continue reading for best practices on how to: Skyrocket engagement with immersive, bespoke virtual experiences Produce successful Super Bowl-inspired hybrid events Simplify planner workflows Stretch your budget What’s the difference between virtual and hybrid events? Engagement remains planners’ top challenge. Schedule rehearsals.

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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. Spend some time rehearsing your venue tour and important little details that will make the tour stand out in people’s minds, and leave a little space tucked in their memory for some time to come.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But the primary challenge in planning and hosting seamless virtual meetings isn’t just working with technology—it’s often a lack of the basic information needed to succeed. That’s why we’ve assembled a glossary of 33 key terms all event planners—from beginners to veterans—should know. Platforms & Technology. Presenters.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

And because the Event Tech Podcast never misses a chance to bring you the hottest technology-related industry topics, we bring you this episode. Takes rehearsal. “You have to do the rehearsals the right way. You can also rely on the technology side to give you a hand with this! The Teleprompter Operator.

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