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Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company

Endless Events

Understandably, the advent of virtual events came to shake the very core of the industry. With countries shutting down and social distancing measures put in place, virtual experiences are the only choice planners have to stay afloat. Imagine Your Virtual Event Is Like A Chair….

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Your 2021 Virtual Event Budget Checklist!

Endless Events

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. Event Platform.

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Virtual Event Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid Doing!

Endless Events

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. Sponsorships will stay alive and well in virtual events.

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Virtual Event Pricing: Charging & Profiting

Endless Events

In today’s post, we’re discussing virtual event pricing. So, you decided to take the jump from in-person to virtual. And you hired the best virtual event production company out there to help you put together an amazing experience.

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Mixed Reality For Virtual Events With Touchcast!

Endless Events

Edo Segal is the founder and CEO of Touchcast , an innovative solution that’s bringing a human connection back to virtual events. And the price for not delivering will be having a significant portion of your audience walk out on your event.

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Your Ultimate Virtual Event Planning Checklist!

Endless Events

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. Before The Event.

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Marketing Virtual Events With Kristin Horstman

Endless Events

#EventIcons podcast is all about talking to the cream of the events industry and getting to know what they do, how they do it, and what the current event trends are. Together with the rest of the world, she had to make a quick pivot to virtual events last year.

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Virtual Event Platform Features: What To Look For?

Endless Events

Plenty of things about planning a virtual event cause stress and confusion. And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. Key Virtual Event Platform Features.

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Why You Need A Virtual Event Strategy

Endless Events

It’s time to talk strategy – and virtual event strategy, at that! And our lovely host today, Sarah Christl, is one of the amazing people who hop on calls with people to learn more about their events. Why are you doing this virtual event?

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2020 Virtual Event Trends

Endless Events

Who would have known that 2020 would go down as one of the most influential years- if not the most influential year- for virtual events in history? Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. Real-time event changes .

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15 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas: Get Creative!

Endless Events

Last week, we explained how to deal and package your virtual event sponsorships. And today, we continue, with a second article about virtual event sponsorship ideas. Yes, convincing sponsors to be a part of your virtual event might seem like too daunting of a task.

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Crafting Great Content For Virtual Events

Endless Events

Of course, crafting amazing content for virtual events comes with its own set of challenges. As the Director of Events for the Social Media Examiner , Phil was also faced with a brand new set of challenges once the pandemic hit. Content For Virtual Events: The Audience.

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Are Virtual Events Really More Inclusive & Accessible?

Endless Events

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time to get your favorite brew and join the Event Brew crew as they talk about yet another subject of debate in the exciting new world of virtual events. Tune in to learn how to make virtual events more inclusive and accessible!

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The Impact Of VR On Virtual Events & Digital Experiences

Endless Events

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality.

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Virtual Event Rehearsals: They Matter!

Endless Events

A few months ago – you know, when the craziness was at its highest – we wrote about virtual event mistakes. Yes, today, we’ll be explaining exactly why virtual event rehearsals should be a non-negotiable. With virtual, it gets a little trickier.

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28 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas!

Endless Events

Finding a virtual event sponsorship idea that suits you can seem hard at first. And the concept of a virtual event sponsorship fits right into this category. Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas: Let’s Go! Event Website.

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Experiential Virtual Events With AJ Williams

Endless Events

It’s been a while since the industry made a tectonic shift to virtual events, and so far, we have covered the topic from nearly every angle imaginable. Join Sarah and our lovely guest in a delightful conversation about elevating virtual and hybrid events to the next level.

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45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company

Endless Events

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. Standard Event Questions.

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Monetization & Engagement Strategies For Virtual Events With Liz King Caruso

Endless Events

Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk.

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Events Of The Future: How To Plan A Virtual Event

Endless Events

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! And learn how to plan a successful virtual event that your attendees will never forget!

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Your Virtual Event Sucks: Here’s How To Make It Better

Endless Events

It’s time to take some notes and learn how to plan better virtual events! So as we all know, the events industry is witnessing a major shift. And many planners are looking to turn their in-person events into virtual events. Are Virtual Events Possible?

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Virtual Event Production Team: What Does It Look Like?

Endless Events

So, we’ve been talking about virtual events a lot later, but we were yet to tackle the virtual event production team. And yes, virtual events also involve a production team! Who’s behind a virtual event production team?

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Virtual Event Timeline: How Long Does It Take To Plan?

Endless Events

Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. We need to accept it, embrace it, and make peace with the fact that the events industry as we knew it might never be the same. Why Should I Worry About A Virtual Event Timeline?

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11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas

Endless Events

In the COVID-19 era , it becomes increasingly important to discuss the ins and outs of virtual events. And most importantly, virtual event marketing ideas. This means that your marketing efforts can make or break the success of your event.

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Creating Engaging Virtual Event Experiences

Endless Events

Have you been looking everywhere for tips on engaging virtual experiences? Because thanks to virtual events , planners everywhere can keep on doing what they do best. So this week, we’re continuing the trend of bringing you exciting virtual event tips.

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Exhibitors In Virtual Events: What Can Drive Their Value?

Endless Events

The hosts of Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Krueger and Will Curran, certainly do. This year, however, they had to content with visiting CES 2021 virtually. In this week’s episode, Will and Brandt move away from pure tech talk and talk about virtual events for exhibitors.

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Music For Virtual Events With Song Division

Endless Events

And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Music For Virtual Events: A Success Story.

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How To Bring Broadcast Quality To Virtual Event

Endless Events

Today’s episode of Event Tech Podcast is all about how to bring broadcast quality to your virtual event. And that means that event profs, in particular, are getting very acquainted with streaming and video calls.

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Top 8 Virtual Event Concerns (& How To Solve Them)

Endless Events

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. All in the name of a successful virtual event experience!

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The Nitty-Gritty Of Virtual Event Production With Socio!

Endless Events

There is only one thing that seems to be certain in these trying times in the events industry: virtual events are here to stay , no matter the state of the pandemic and our personal preferences. And that’s why it’s time to talk about virtual event production -again.

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Tomorrowland 2020: The Virtual Event of The Year?

Endless Events

Like many other high-profile events, the festival was forced to make the decision of either canceling or going virtual. So on this week’s Event Brew, Will Curran, Nick Borelli, and Dustin Westling got together to bounce some ideas around.

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Entertainment For Virtual Events: Bring On The Fun!

Endless Events

Last week, we offered some pretty good ideas within the scope of entertainment for virtual events. While virtual happy hours allow you to get extremely creative, they’re not the only way you can get attendees to have fun.

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How To Create Your Virtual Event Budget: Calculator Included!

Endless Events

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? Virtual Event Budget: What To Include?

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Virtual Event Platforms: Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It

Endless Events

There’s no running away from virtual events. As both the world and our industry shift consistently, it’s our job as event planners to keep up! Chances are you’re already gearing up to put together your first virtual event. Yes, virtual events are still fairly new.

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Pivoting To Virtual Events: The Success Story of Kenes Group

Endless Events

Another week, another inspiring story about pivoting to virtual events! All across the nation, event planners have been learning the ropes of virtual events. She studied Convention, Event, and Exhibition Management and has been a titan of the industry for years. Today, she joins our always lovely host Sarah Christl to tell us how she went about pivoting to virtual events – and most importantly, what she learned and how the company succeeded.

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How Virtual Events Can Be Better Than Face To Face

Endless Events

Let’s talk about how virtual events can be better than face to face. Because there are a lot of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual experiences. On the one hand, event planners everywhere are adopting this format.

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From Planners to Producers: Tech Tips for Virtual Event Success

Smart Meetings

We’ve all made the shift to virtual meetings—because we had to. Now we’re onto the next challenge: making the virtual event a great online experience. Here are five tech tips to make your virtual event engaging. Attendees may not be watching the event in real-time.

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Virtual Event Possibilities: How Far Can You Go?

Endless Events

It’s safe to assume you’ve been thinking a lot about virtual event possibilities. Because let’s be fair, virtual events will be the norm for a while. And surprisingly enough, not many event profs have experience with this format.

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6 Creative Ideas To Promote Your Brand During A Virtual Event

Endless Events

Putting your brand in the spotlight as part of a virtual event is not something that will happen automatically; you need to plan ahead and put a few strategies in place to ensure that it is featured prominently. Create Branded Virtual Backgrounds For Team Members.

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Interactive Gaming Experiences For Hybrid & Virtual Events!

Endless Events

This week, we’ll be talking about interactive gaming experiences for hybrid and virtual events. Yes – because even during a hybrid experience , you still have the virtual aspect! Bringing The Fun To The Hybrid & Virtual Spaces.

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EIC-VSef Merger to Simplify Virtual Event Data Collection

Smart Meetings

based Events Industry Council ( EIC ) and VSef, which launched early 2021, have taken steps toward simplifying data collection for virtual events. Read More : Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now. “As The Washington, D.C.-based

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A Guide To Virtual Event Sponsorships Part I: Deals & Packages

Endless Events

So, let’s talk about virtual event sponsorships, shall we? Now that virtual events are the norm , and with hybrid events set to become increasingly more common as life slowly returns to what it used to be, it’s in everyone’s best interest to learn about virtual event sponsorships.

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How to Turn Your In-Person Event into a Virtual Event

Endless Events

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. Event profs around the world are facing the challenge of turning their in-person event into a virtual event and fast. How Do I Plan My Virtual Event? .