Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The last two years served as a chance to learn the ins and outs of virtual events. So why have 64 percent of surveyed event marketers said they’re only “moderately” or “not effective at all” at creating virtual events that provide value? times [the money] for hybrid events.”. What’s Next?

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

Creating your virtual event budget might feel like a complex task. Sure, you’re probably more than used to create budgets for in-person events. But how do you go about it in the scope of virtual events? Simultaneously, new things that are inherent to virtual events will have to be accounted for.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? How will this event support your company’s goals?

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Endless Events

JUNE 16, 2021

If an unexpected turn of events forces us to shut down again, what are you going to do? We’re willing to bet that you know a lot about virtual events at this point. Having to return to virtual events exclusively will hardly do wonders for morale, especially if you have to do everything on your own.

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Endless Events

APRIL 17, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Ask Yourself: 45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company. Budget Approvals: How to Get Approval to Increase Your [Virtual Event] Budget. ? Sign up to watch the Virtual Event/Life Balance Webinar live tomorrow at 1:30 PM PST! Upcoming events. ?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Handle Virtual Events Better, Get an Event Planning Certification.

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Endless Events

APRIL 17, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Ask Yourself: 45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company. Budget Approvals: How to Get Approval to Increase Your [Virtual Event] Budget. ? Sign up to watch the Virtual Event/Life Balance Webinar live tomorrow at 1:30 PM PST! Upcoming events. ?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: RFPs Made Easy: Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!). 2020 Tech: Looking Back At 2020 In Events. ?? New virtual event tool alert! Check out our brand spanking new Virtual Event Request for Proposal Matrix! ??. Event Tech Podcast is back, baby! (45-min

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2023

“From a remote collaboration perspective, I think we are already at a stage where, as companies and as individuals, we’re better prepared.” Event technology, Gungadin said, is also next-pandemic-proof, largely due to the reactionary growth of digital events during lockdowns that felt like “the Wild West,” he said.

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InEvent

APRIL 11, 2024

It is because of the versatile nature of the event that needs attention, precision, care, and due diligence.

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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2020

Virtual event software is becoming more and more sophisticated, enabling experiences that surprise and awe audiences. With this, organizers are doubling and in some cases, tripling their pre-COVID-19 events attendance, attracting international participants from across the globe.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. As important as it is to find speakers , it’s only the first step in event speaker management. Speakers are a vital part of your event’s success. Ensure your event’s success.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

This chunk of the 2021 event trends guide paints an accurate picture of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect. How many people planned a virtual event last year? And what are their thoughts on the future of events? And if this is the case, what are the 2021 event trends to look for? Path Two: If COVID-19 Remains.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. Recently, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a virtual event that reached around 7,000 students across the state of Missouri. How to maximize engagement with online events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As someone who is heavily involved in the technology side of the events industry, Scott has a lot to teach us about our approach to virtual and what we should be looking out for when it comes to choosing the right technology. We’d started preparing for everybody having to work from home and a lot of those kinds of things.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

I prepare, but I don't obsess or stress over it because I set the intention. Pssst…Go Virtual! Download our free virtual event planning checklist today and learn what you have to do every step of the way to create an unforgettable experience for your attendees. Do you feel how that's different?

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Is it possible for planners with limited virtual experience to pull off a big event, virtually? Clients were turning to us because we’d been producing virtual events since 2008, and also brought a deep understanding of live events. They realized they needed more than access to virtual event software.

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Endless Events

JUNE 4, 2020

But as always, event professionals proved they won’t go down without a fight. And for months, we’ve seen an incredible spike in virtual events. And the events industry delivered, in spite of all the obstacles that were put in front of it. So, in the face of all of this, how can event profs prepare?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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Alcor Mice

JANUARY 26, 2021

Since then, companies have continued exploring different ways to create a perfect virtual event. According to Bizzabo, as much as 93 % of event marketers have incorporated virtual events into their strategy for 2021. It is clear that virtual events are here to stay for the foreseeable future.

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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. And perhaps the biggest concern of all lies in the fact that engaging virtual audiences is hard. Speakers are always the shining star of any event. Prepare For Everything.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Many organizations now use collaborative diagram systems that allow event professionals to work together in real-time to create illustrations and renderings for the meeting space.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 28, 2021

Why are live-streams gaining in popularity on virtual events? Most of us are no longer strangers to live streams on virtual events as it has gradually become the new standard in holding large-scale events in the new-normal. Pre-event preparation.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

The Best of the Best: Virtual/Hybrid Exhibitors: Creating Amazing Exhibitor Experiences For Virtual And Hybrid Events. ? Make sure you’re up to date with all the information you need to plan a virtual event by downloading our Virtual Events Handbook! Extended reality at AED Studios.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead. Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance. Hybrid events: Allow 4-6 months for planning.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally time we talk about virtual happy hour ideas. So far on the blog, we’ve been discussing many topics related to virtual events. Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Promote the Event on Several Channels. The first step to planning a successful virtual event is to create a solid marketing plan. However, virtual events can also have a spatial element.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. With technology expanding and virtual event opportunities increasing, it’s essential to know how to make the most of these experiences. Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The post Reinventing travel in the new normal: ITB Asia announces theme for virtual event in October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Organiser of ITB Asia 2020 Virtual revealed Reinventing Travel in the New Normal as the theme for this year’s virtual event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Event Tech Resource Guide for Planners. In May, we posted a collection of insights from event tech experts on tips and services for running virtual events. The event industry is reconfiguring priorities, talking and preparing methods and resources for self-care.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

To account for the diversity of habits, personalities and wants, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) put together a list of the most common “personas” and provided suggestions on how to make every type of attendee feel comfortable, included, engaged and prepared during your event. In-person Events. Virtual Events.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The post Travel in the new normal: ITB Asia 2020 kicks off virtual event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB Asia has opened its virtual doors for the first-ever virtual event. As one of the industry’s firsts, the three-day event is being hosted online.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Additionally, 90% of interviewees agree that even when the pandemic comes to an end, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay. So, in face of data points like these, it’s only natural that several aspects of the industry are preparing for the upcoming shift. And this, of course, includes venues!

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

They often managed with reduced headcount even while reimagining many meetings as virtual events and working with hotels, where staffing shortages have been most acute. And now that the demand for in-person events has recovered nicely since mid-2022, planning departments have had to scramble to meet the demand.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2020

And what does a world without live events mean for event profs? Many are choosing to turn to virtual events as a way to keep things moving. This is why the Brew Crew prepared this episode. What is their take on virtual events? And what are the skills event profs can harness to use in other industries?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

The events industry has been hit hard. Events need to consider new business models and revenue streams to keep themselves diversified and stable. 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.

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