Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience. It can also provide a valuable opportunity for sponsors and partners to reach a wider audience, as well as generate post-event content.

Event Technology 130

Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

Meeting 231

Meeting Platform Vendor Networking 231

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. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions.

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging.

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Sponsors Rehearsal Events 334

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

While a handful of deeply digital-oriented companies are pulling off hybrid events, speaker agencies surveyed in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom report booking speakers for hybrid events only 5 percent to 10 percent of the time. We can also secure bigger speakers for less money as they don’t have to travel.”

Remote 278

Remote Speakers B2C Sponsors 278

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Event management platform VenuIQ shared some tips and tricks in a recent blog post, “Best Practices for Marketing Your Event App.” Here are a few takeaways from the post as well as other insights we’ve gathered from other event management platform companies, Swapcard and EventMobi: Integrate app announcements early.

Event Apps 111

Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Speaker and Moderator Portal Putting on the best events requires you to enlist the help of any number of speakers and moderators. Bizzabo offers intuitive speaker and moderator portals.

Management 110

Management Sponsors Registration Speakers 110

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Will the event require sponsors? Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Are you selling tickets to the event?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With the advancement of technology, there are now several sophisticated platforms that have all the features necessary to successfully organize, host and manage virtual events. This article discusses the 5 best virtual event software platforms & systems currently available in 2023. What Is Virtual Event Software?

Virtual Events 48

Virtual Events Platform Registration Trade Show 48

Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

As the mastermind behind the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022 , he has a great grasp of where things are going in the ever-evolving world of event technology. ” Before he lets Kyle take the wheel and talk more about the community model, Will explains how event tech platforms are changing their business model.

Platform 317

Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

billion active social media users worldwide, social media provides a vast platform for event promotion and engagement. Find Your Target Audience and the Best Social Media Platform When it comes to promoting your event on social media, finding your target audience and the best platform to reach them are two crucial steps in your strategy.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Attendee Promotion 130

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ 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., ☐ Create a list of potential speakers.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

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

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% Through platforms, event engagement , and networking tools, attendees can connect at the click of a button. Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9%

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By identifying these potential pitfalls in advance, organizers can take preventive measures by reallocating funds, renegotiating with vendors, or adjusting event components to fit within the budget. When shared with stakeholders – sponsors, partners, or team members – a detailed budget clarifies the event’s financial landscape.

Vendor 117

Vendor Events Venue Entertainment 117

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Some best practices to keep in mind include leveraging social media to build buzz around your event, partnering with relevant influencers and sponsors, creating compelling content that engages your audience, and conducting timely market research. It may also highlight important individuals involved, such as guest speakers or event sponsors.

Social Media 130

Social Media Promotion Media Marketing 130

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys. Do you need to find sponsors? Finding venues (or online event platforms), vendors, speakers, sponsors, etc. How many attendees can I expect?

Management 109

Management Logistics Events Speakers 109

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues. Do not let a popular keynote speaker or social media contest prevent you from promoting the core values of the event or brand. Complicated vendor setup.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.) Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Vendor Registration Sponsors 62

Bizzaboo

APRIL 8, 2024

Gartner® published its inaugural Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms a few weeks ago, and Bizzabo was named one of three market Leaders. We quickly confirmed that we met baseline requirements (mostly around revenue, customer base, and platform functionality) and returned the preliminary questionnaire within a few days.

Platform 64

Platform Vendor Event Technology Virtual Events 64

Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

Use it to connect with your attendees, but of course, make sure it isn’t too overwhelming – you don’t want to distract them from the fantastic content and the speakers delivering it! Remember, this applies to the branding of event sponsors as well. You’ll probably include some combination of brand colors, logo and messaging.

Conference 391

Conference Vendor Production Speakers 391

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals. Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools. Not sure you need event technology?

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Add co-hosts who have a large audience already, such as artists, speakers, business owners, or other event partners. Highlight keynote speakers or special guests. Finding a keynote speaker or promoting exciting guests can build a lot of pre-event excitement. Share, tag, and promote event vendors in one place.

Promotion 88

Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If this is your first event and/or you are a brand new event organizer, you can purchase email lists from various vendors. Photos and videos from speakers/talents. Headliner announcement: announcing keynote speaker or headliner. Additional announcement: announcing other speakers, attractive session topics, and so on.

Social Media 91

Social Media Promotion Media Registration 91

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Speaker session. You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. On-site lead coordinator: the go-to person for anything that happens on the day of the event at the venue, the main contact for the venue for the vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, etc. Trade shows and expos.

Event Planning 123

Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ 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., ☐ Create a list of potential speakers.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Send Personalized Video Invitations Use platforms like Cameo to have celebrities or influencers send personalized video invites to key invitees like customers, high-value leads, and others. Or ask your high-powered keynotes or speakers to record personalized video invites that you (or they) can send out. Carina Bauer CEO IMEX 13.

Promotion 98

Promotion Registration Prospect Social Media 98

Bizzaboo

MAY 21, 2023

The Benefits of Using Mobile Apps for Events and Conferences Using a mobile app to navigate your next event, you can improve attendee engagement by providing a convenient platform that everyone can access at the ideal time to access schedules, session details, speaker information, and other essential updates.

Conference 59

Conference Event Apps Sponsors Events 59

Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

“The platform that you’re viewing in is built for web conferencing. ” Now, we’re just looking at a broader marketplace of what companies, bands, galas, birthday parties, weddings can utilize those platforms. But then also bring in question and answer platforms. We’re going to keep it pretty simple.

Virtual Events 265

Virtual Events Events Platform Sponsors 265

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How does the venue handle language access for attendees who are non-native English speakers or individuals who use sign language? Is there a stage or raised platform available for speakers or performers? Daphne Hoppenot Founder The Vendry Are there designated areas for exhibitors or sponsors, such as booths or display spaces?

Venue 93

Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

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. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Talent/speaker fees.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Social Media Registration Events 62

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . Whether you decide to use a collection of platforms or an all-in-one event management solution, make sure that your event tech stack offers important features aligned with your event goals. Want to encourage networking and contact sharing between attendees and sponsors?

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

A great experience is a platform for forming new or deeper personal connections and fostering a sense of community. Decide on meaningful speakers. We talked in another blog here about the importance of choosing key speakers wisely in order to engage the audience best. So, why are experiences so important to attendees?

Speakers 185

Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For online events, choose a robust virtual event management platform. For hybrid events or solely online happenings, select and test a virtual platform in advance. They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

Organization 91

Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whether setting up a pop-up store or planning a large-scale product launch, the right event platform facilitates all planning operations, enhances attendees’ experience, and provides invaluable data and actionable insights. Event management platforms come in a wide range of price points, each offering varying features and capabilities.

Management 117

Management Registration Vendor Automation 117

Bizzaboo

APRIL 2, 2024

Last week, the event technology space celebrated a significant milestone: Gartner® released its first-ever Magic Quadrant™ for event technology platforms — a moment that marks the growth of our market and the triumphant return of in-person events as a go-to marketing channel. Our evolution didn’t stop there.

Virtual Events 52

Virtual Events Event Technology Event Apps Events 52