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. Social media for events can be leveraged to create buzz, promote the event, and increase exposure.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

So, when we are creating an event, especially for event planners, we have to appeal to both their professional and personal journeys. They fostered a unique connection between all attendees regardless of whether they were planners or supplier.” “We’re all a bit spoiled. The activities were all part of that and more.

Events 246

Events Sustainability Audience Logistics 246

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors. Social Media Event Branding Social media has significantly transformed the way businesses approach event branding.

Social Media 130

Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Endless Events

JULY 21, 2020

And while events have always been about creating meaningful and lasting connections, our rush to find sponsors every year somewhat goes against this ideal. And this causes planners to not be as creative, forward-thinking, or successful as they could be within the scope of event sponsorships. And usually, the answer is a resounding yes!

Sponsors 310

Sponsors Financial Services Insurance Planner 310

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend.

Meeting 306

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

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. percent used video. Technology Reigns Supreme.

Social Media 256

Social Media SEO Planner Sustainability 256

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing teams spend valuable time developing messaging , blog content, social media campaigns, email campaigns, digital signage, paid ads, and more to drive attendees to register and attend their events. Social Media Mentions. Website Traffic by Promo Codes.

Event Marketing 194

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 194

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. Increase your presence on social media.

Marketing 296

Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

jpeg Type Image Caption Credits Gating level anonymous user DataTable subpages Media Image Gallery Slide description: Everyone and their mother seem to be learning pickleball, and Myrtle Beach, S.C., took advantage of the buzz, sponsoring a pickleball court on the Connect Spring Marketplace show floor. Published: Cultivate_4.jpg

Planner 52

Planner Publishing Trade Show Media 52

Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. Is it even possible to entice sponsors within this paradigm? As such, sponsoring a virtual event means better leads at reduced costs.

Virtual Events 279

Virtual Events Sponsors Social Media Events 279

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. Another area where the focus of planners has shifted from last year is in measuring the effectiveness of virtual events. social-media engagement (73 percent versus 51 percent in 2020).

Corporate Meeting 105

Corporate Meeting Planner Meeting Virtual Events 105

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Organizers on the hunt for sponsors must show direct ROI in order to build fruitful partnerships with brands. These three strategies to get the most out of a sponsor partnership: 1. Resist the urge to begin a sponsor relationship by flooding email inboxes with your initial proposal. Maintain the Momentum Afterward.

Proposal 254

Proposal Advertising Sponsors Social Media 254

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

This sophisticated outing built on the friendships developed at the opening reception sponsored by A2 Events on the greens at PGA National the night before. Neen James Only by personalizing, offering exclusive activities and sharing your unique compelling message on social media, will you build a brand that people will remember.

Meeting 264

Meeting Retreat Seminar Events 264

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. Additionally, they come with an additional set of perks and pose a great opportunity for event planners to start embracing the up-and-coming community model. The same goes for content delivery.

Audience 306

Audience Virtual Events Communications Communications 306

Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

Trends 313

Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 313

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

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. Promoting the DMO’s DEI strategies and the POPS mission with business-to-business networking is a tangible way to work towards progress in the future.

Tourism 257

Tourism Tourism Registration Culture 257

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

SmartMeetings #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xbj1bBc6I4 — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Be an AV Evangelist: Animatic Media founder Scott Frankel advised planners to “change your mindset and question how audio-visual is done.” Thank you to our fabulous sponsor-partners for bringing the wow.

Trade Show 246

Trade Show Social Media Events Communications 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. At a minimum, the hotel should know a local event planner who can fulfill our vision.”

Meeting 264

Meeting Proposal Contracts Contracts 264

Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology. Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. Planners can even plan on going completely paperless.

Event Technology 317

Event Technology Benefits Technology Technology 317

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. 6 Wrong Sponsors.

Virtual Events 349

Virtual Events Rehearsal Sponsors Events 349

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The website enables event planners to reach a broader audience from different geographical locations, boosting their chances of success. Additionally, an event website also enables planners to track attendee registration, which helps in making informed decisions about logistics.

Website 130

Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

What would the Brew Crew have event planners do to plan better events? Will says that it seems as if event planners haven’t learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic. ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources. Why won’t event planners adopt a more modern, post-pandemic, approach to events?

Planner 320

Planner Events Virtual Events Trade Show 320

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While we were cooped up inside our homes, waiting for the return to in-person events , many event technology companies got to work and came up with amazing software solutions that make the event registration process even more valuable to event planners. But as all event planners and managers know, business events serve a different purpose.

Registration 316

Registration Events Event Technology Platform 316

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. We’re always looking at new trends, tech innovations and the social climate to see what will shake up the industry. Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. Event Planner Opportunities.

Planner 90

Planner Social Media Events Site Selection 90

Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. They’re laser-focused on doing everything they can to ensure the next event is the best yet — with more registrations, feedback, leads, revenue, and social media chatter. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

Planner 52

Planner Sponsors Registration Events 52

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. And what about the expense?

Events 279

Events Social Media Technology Technology 279

Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events. So you need new revenue streams and new opportunities for your sponsors! Why Planners Should Consider Podcasting as a Revenue Stream For Events. Seek Out Sponsors.

Sponsors 367

Sponsors Publishing Virtual Events Audience 367

Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. Promote your event on social media and email, sending consistent reminders and offering early-bird perks, such as bonus content or a discount. Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events.

Online 177

Online Virtual Events Platform Audience 177

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Social media. Post-Event Debrief Questions For Sponsors. What was missing?

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. With the majority of B2B marketers in agreement, it’s safe to say that successful events and event planners are able to engage with their audience. But what is event engagement? Pre-event engagement.

Social Media 176

Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

For event planners and organizers, evaluating how an event performs is crucial to ensure you can run even better events by learning from your mistakes and building on what worked well. It’s important to figure out whether you’ve done something the sponsor doesn’t like so you can avoid doing the same thing for future events.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Events Social Media Speakers 62

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

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

This includes creating a unique visual identity, using relevant hashtags for social media, and incorporating branded materials throughout the event. With the right tools and strategies, event planners can elevate their brand identity and tell a cohesive story.

Social Media 130

Social Media Website Audience Events 130

Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

Trends 156

Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 156

Endless Events

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When I think about it, I think of it from a social media standpoint ,” she says. “I I can have more reach when announcing something on social media where genuine true connections are more one-on-one. Thuy also leans towards small events. For her, small events allow for more genuine and personal connections.

Regulations 177

Regulations Events Social Media Publishing 177

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? Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1. How much will they cost?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78