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. What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? On the contrary, plenty of sponsors can get a lot more out of digital experiences than live ones.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Rehearsal Events 334

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. Meeting planners will be able to track which PDFs were downloaded and how many times.

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Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

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.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. Although these short-term goals are undoubtedly important, event planners often overlook the importance of setting long-term goals because they’re incredibly busy and always looking at what’s right in front of them. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

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Planner Sponsors Registration Events 52

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!

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Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 156

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 256

Social Media SEO Planner Sustainability 256

Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. Often, vendors meet with practitioners at a tradeshow, and sponsors (who are usually vendors too) get opportunities to address practitioners. I wanted to meet some other meeting planners and get to know them a little.

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Meeting Vendor Sponsors Attendee 118

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The day involved a sponsor showcase; educational presentation by Kyle Jordan, director of meetings for Informs; and a networking reception. It’s an opportunity for us to let meeting and event planners know that The Beach is ready to host their attendees.” The PCMA Capital Chapter, which includes Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.,

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Panel Financial Services Government Education 245

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. Many planners are still wary of hybrid due to the sheer scale of it all. Vendors and partners are on your side. You can increase your ROI and offer more benefits to sponsors and exhibitors.

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Management Venue Events Attendee 334

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 314

Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Marketers and event planners are aware and know too well how stressful their life can be. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down. Having issues with your selected venue oftentimes causes 90% of the stress event planners suffer. That isn’t easy. Always go for a reliable venue.

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Production Planner Events Venue 121

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

On top of these impressive facts, they hold an annual trade show and conference with approximately 5000 store owners, 100-200 international partners, 150 different vendor companies and 2000 vendor staff. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors. JudyRAnderson Click To Tweet.

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Retail Sponsors Vendor Trade Show 209

Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. When businesses agree to sponsor your event they are wanting to increase their sales and build their brand. The example provided was set around food sponsors. What are your attendees interested in?

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Conference Sponsors Location Attendee 189

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Mine is: that’s what I always try to do rather than give money as a sponsor,” says Will. On the flip side, Deanna has worked for organizations that always paid to be a sponsor.

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Sponsors Events Attendee Audience 177

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Attend this webinar to learn: how to approach questions about "gray" areas that planners frequently encounter. Moderator: Rob Carey Sr.

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Planner Meeting Vendor Sponsors 77

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? Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. MeetingsNet: What else would you say to planners as they procure products for events in 2023 and early 2024?

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Apparel Sponsors Trade Show Events 97

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

There are all kinds of questions going through event planners’ heads right now. Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors.

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Trade Show Virtual Events Vendor Production 248

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And 31 percent of respondents include sustainability elements in their RFPs, compared to only 14 percent of planners surveyed in 2019. My hope is that in the not-too-distant future, five out of five meeting planners will say that they are intentional about designing events with sustainability in mind at every step.

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Sustainability Vendor Advertising Logistics 64

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

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Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers. Planners said word of mouth was key.

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Speakers Vendor Sponsors Advertising 64

Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. Remember, this applies to the branding of event sponsors as well. Can be part of your event production package – fewer vendors to coordinate with, equals one less thing to worry about. Another one of your goals will of, course, be to keep it on budget.

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Conference Vendor Production Speakers 391

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Event planners used to draft the attendee list contact by contact. But focusing on the essentials can lead to missing out on innovative new functions that leading vendors provide continuously.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 106

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Because event planning is a lot like project managing, it makes sense that planners use event timelines all the time. Most event planners find that a long-term event planning timeline helps make sure each and every task is accounted for and completed well in advance of the actual event. Add vendor timelines.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

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.

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Production Management B2B Meeting 282

Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. Planners meet with a vendor across from the Camelback Mountain Resort taco truck. Other vendors decked out trunks and tables. All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography).

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Trade Show Vendor Planner Sponsors 105

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Which corporate sponsors do you need to participate? 20 fundraising event ideas that draw donors Before committing any fundraising event dates to the calendar, take stock of your current supporters, corporate sponsors, and major donors. Highlight local sponsors, donors, and participating organizations. 10%-20% or more?

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Organization Social Media Sponsors Events 78

Endless Events

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As a vendor, I love large events because they have big budgets, and there’s a lot of scale that allows you to do some cool, unique stuff,” he explains. Sponsors are looking to make a big splash within a broad spectrum of people and use it as a kind of R&D to determine if their products are commercially viable and at what scale.” .

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Regulations Events Social Media Publishing 177

Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

“Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. Planners are rarely sending out swag or actual tangible items at virtual events. .” The Biggest Event Tech Prediction For 2022 Is Community.

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2020

I, happily, if I get beat by them, I’m happy to admit that there are times where they are a great vendor. “And I think that rings true because pretty much everyone that I know, almost every planner that I know of when they say the word PSAV, do it with a little bit of disdain in their mouth.

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Vendor Contracts Contracts Website 271

Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Hotels are learning that, hey, planners are realizing that it’s hard to get wifi. Think about also vendors and exhibitors, also all your AV vendors, anyone else that needs to basically WIFI. This should be an opportunity that you sell to your sponsors. Look into 3rd Party Vendors . Know WIFI Basics .

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Vendor Trade Show Venue Conference 222

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools. Event planners used to draft the attendee list contact by contact. . Consider past performance and current events to predict whether each vendor is positioned to innovate.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or just someone looking to lend a helping hand, and whether you’re searching for a way to strengthen community bonds or want to help boost your local economy, this post has something for everyone. Sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and organized by DeKalb Corn Fest Inc.,

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Events Promotion Sponsors Seminar 147

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g.,

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

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.

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Website Online Social Media Registration 130

Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Aside from sponsor booths and the three main stages where digestible 20-minute sessions were presented, the space featured gallery-style areas where startups were set up to present their projects to the crowds that wandered through. And this is where things got dicey. Better coordination with all staff will create a better experience.

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Conference Networking Vendor Attendee 80

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.

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Meeting Planner Vendor Sponsors 87