Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That’s why, when AirMeet asked me to host their recent session on Reenergizing Your 2022 Virtual Events , I decided to start the session with a round of Event Industry Trivia. Below are additional tips I shared about playing trivia or other virtual games for large groups at virtual events or conferences. . #1

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. How Do Physical & Virtual Attendees Interact?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

A few months ago – you know, when the craziness was at its highest – we wrote about virtual event mistakes. If you’re an avid reader of Endless, you might recall that one of those mistakes was foregoing rehearsals. Let us then explore the pros of virtual event rehearsals! So here we are!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” 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.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Marisa Roberge, nCino’s associate director of global conferences & events, had prior experience with TSEC in her previous job. TSEC CEO Sally Webb said that the company earned her trust through several years of events and a smooth transition into virtual events during Covid. Takeaways for Planners.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s been 18 months since many event profs first encountered Zoom. But as time went by, the standards for virtual event production started rising. Event technology masters, such as our hosts, Will and Brandt, gave out advice on the best virtual speaker gear. Took an enormous amount of rehearsal.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

With the virtual world taking over the industry, several technical questions tend to pop up. What level of production is expected from a virtual event? And in the midst of this immense boom, many event planners took a shot at it themselves. The Pros Of Live Sessions In Virtual Events. Engagement.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. 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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

It’s high time we talk about virtual audience engagement. Because yes, there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. Speakers are always the shining star of any event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. 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. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 3, 2021

With vaccines now making in-person gatherings a safe reality, event planners are turning to hybrid events — and finding they have tons of questions about production. Over the last ten years, we’ve produced thousands of events in many different formats. Audio is the most challenging part of a hybrid event.

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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. For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. facilitate rehearsals, and then run the show.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. In the case of our industry, it translated into v irtual events being put together in a haze, an uneducated frenzy, a collective hallucination of Zoom webinars that led absolutely nowhere. Why Should I Worry About A Virtual Event Timeline?

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

The talk of the town in the events industry is converting in-person events to virtual. Because this is relatively new, planners everywhere are scrambling to make it work. Having the right team by your side is the first step to make converting in-person events to virtual a success. Second, do rehearsals.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create internal and external Slack channels to enhance collaboration and teamwork before, during, and after the event. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1. Collect and evaluate vendor bids Reach out to area vendors and request proposals for your nonprofit event.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create internal and external Slack channels to enhance collaboration and teamwork before, during, and after the event. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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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. What Is a Hybrid Event? In-Person Event: Still The Best Experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Thanks to this knack for adaptability, a surge in virtual events completely shifted the paradigm, and audiences were introduced to brand new ways to connect and experience the world. Disregarding Rehearsals. Not Hiring An Emcee. Lengthy Days.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Whether scheduling a live or virtual event, speakers should always be proactive about reaching out to an experienced event planning partner. With that said, virtual or live, timeliness and a good event planner with a wide array of tech solutions can set the stage for success.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Here's what you need to know to take your virtual event from good to great. Make your streaming event stand out from the crowd and wow attendees. Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. So it’s no surprise they are being asked to become virtual event experts practically overnight.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

Businesses are competing to create the most memorable experience for a virtual audience, treating them with the same level of thoughtfulness as they would an in-person audience. Here are the seven biggest challenges planners face when producing a livestreamed event, and creative solutions. With so many pros and cons, why choose?

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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 then on top of that, we did a full dress rehearsal, which we don’t usually do for the board of directors. We ran through the rehearsals with them. And that was practiced a lot.

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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.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That’s why we’ve assembled a glossary of 33 key terms all event planners—from beginners to veterans—should know. Being versed in both the technical aspects and common vernacular of virtual meetings will make your planning experience more seamless, and also make your next event more successful.

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