Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. Good news: There is.

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Event Planning Vendor Sponsors Events 222

Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

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. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging.

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Sponsors Rehearsal Events 334

Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

These platforms provide native capabilities to engage and communicate with prospective attendees, registrants, and sponsors, manage logistics, deliver content, and enable attendees to engage with other participants.” Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Offering early access to a select group of attendees — such as VIPs, speakers, or sponsors — can be one path toward organic marketing, as these early adopters can share their experience on the app via social-media channels. Keep engagement strong.

Event Apps 111

Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network.

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Meeting Platform Vendor Networking 246

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

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.

Logistics 314

Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 314

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. Scheduled Speakers A successful event website must have a dedicated section for scheduled speakers.

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Website Online Social Media Registration 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

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

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Try getting a sponsor for this. • If you go this route, have umbrellas at hand (preferably branded or sponsored) in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. Get multiple quotes from vendors and be specific about exactly what you will need, especially in terms of accessibility. Tried-and-True Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts. •

Transportation 95

Transportation Sponsors Vendor Venue 95

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

It may be listening to a certain speaker, visiting a particular sponsor, connecting with colleagues, or attending a new product demo. Be sure to partner with sophisticated virtual meeting technology vendors that feature AI-based tools. Personalize the meeting as much as possible.

Meeting 306

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

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.

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Vendor Events Venue Entertainment 117

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

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Ultimately, event technology services let you create unforgettable experiences and extend the life of your event long after the doors have closed and speakers have gone home.

Event Technology 106

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 106

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? What event tech do I need?

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Management Logistics Events Speakers 109

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

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. PCMA New England and MPI New England came together in Greater Boston at Encore Boston Harbor, A Wynn Resort. Greater Philadelphia Chapter held an event titled Meetings Matter: Trends and Tactics.

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Panel Financial Services Education Government 245

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

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. But, what we didn’t cover, was how choosing speakers whose values align with the event’s purpose could skyrocket your engagement, contributing to overall event success.

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Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

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.

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. This will keep investors, sponsors, and partners happy throughout the entire process. Add vendor timelines. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

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

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

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.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

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? Don’t Overlook Hybrid Readiness

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

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 20, 2023

Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., ☐ Talk to attendees, sponsors, and speakers directly for anecdotal and direct feedback.

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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 106

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . A branded, in-app event experience can increase brand equity, drive attendee engagement, grow your event community, and help sponsors engage with their audience more effectively. Want to encourage networking and contact sharing between attendees and sponsors? Thank you gifts.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. How can you leverage your app to include sponsors? On top of those basics, the most common tools to include would be a speaker list with bios, geo-alerts, guided tours, brochures, and media resources. What does everyone always have on them nowadays?

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Event Apps Conference Sponsors Audience 184

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., Encourage attendees and speakers to be mindful of lighting to lower carbon-fueled energy consumption. . ? LEED, APEX/ASTM, Green Key, and GreenLeaders). ?

Event Planning 111

Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

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

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. Bring in key speakers and showcase the attendees’ questions that they have in a format that we’ve been so used to with virtual.”

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Vendor and speaker coordination. Vendor management. Timeline management. Communication planning, management and execution. Registration build and management. Air and transportation. Mobile build and management. Food and beverage. Event gifting. Proprietary self-service online booking tool (integrated with registration) .

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Management Automotive Contracts Contracts 52

Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

So, spend some time thinking about the topics your audience cares about, which speakers they’d most like to see, and which session formats are most conducive to a successful event. Consider sponsors and vendors. One way to add more star power to your conference is by joining forces with the right sponsors and vendors.

Conference 78

Conference Prospect Events Vendor 78

ITA Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Many meeting organizer debates are currently taking place on whether a virtual conference can bring as much ROI to sponsors as an in-person conference. As a meeting organizer, it is in the best interest of your sponsors to help them reach their event marketing goals whether an event is virtual, hybrid or in person. Mark Fisher.

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Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

MeetingPool

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As an event professional, you know how crucial it is to keep your attendees engaged, especially between sessions and speakers. Additionally, you want to make sure your sponsors and trade show vendors get the attention they deserve.

Social Media 73

Social Media Media Trade Show Vendor 73

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.

Conference 80

Conference Networking Vendor Attendee 80