Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It’s important to note that Millennials will outspend Baby Boomers by 2017 (Hello, New Year). I bring up this socio-cultural context because it gives us a glimpse into WHY more of your event attendees are looking for locally sourced foods. Millennial attendees care about experience, not material goods. What do you think?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Start with your event invite emails by using killer subject lines. Speaking of top-notch AV, we’ve whipped up a free webinar to help you fulfill the five senses via AV so you can wow attendees right from the start. Your Guide to Event Registrations.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Identifying the ROI of Planning Franchise Conventions. Lead Your Leaders.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Rather than one wide stage raised at a single level, there is a central raised section that makes the speaker seem like he is among the audience which can help with attendee engagement. RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. What stands out overall is a bright and uplifting vibe to energize attendees. Pivot Summit. Today’s the DAY.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003. The event itself has become a considerable revenue driver. Download our latest events budget guide to learn from 10 ways you can make the case for a bigger events budget in the coming year.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Virtual/physical hybrid events. Nearly half!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

The interest of every sponsor is to find a way to interact to the attendee and track this interaction in a longer duration. State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66. Event Profs RUN. Event Professionals Run The World. (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We do this for you! LumaFusion.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” 1, 2017, shots rang out for 10 minutes straight, killing 58 people and injuring 851. It is a difficult conversation to have, but emergency plans are now a standard part of any event plan,” he stressed.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year. That means taking steps like making pre-loaded flight plans and other options readily available in registration material, or even adding a concierge for attendees. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

When planning your next conference event, it’s always important to think of ways to add value for your attendees and promote your brand outside of the ballroom. While this can be done in many ways, one of our favorites is by planning conference events and parties. Reasons Behind Conference Events and Parties.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

For example, our sustainability targets, goals and efforts have steadily grown year-on-year, our wellness efforts have really caught on and our community efforts in Las Vegas and beyond have always been a big passion of ours and our attendees. Key Planning Insights from IMEX America. Play Room, IMEX America 2017.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees. Choosing a theme for corporate events? L ooking for summer party ideas for social events? to pull off?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

But, while there’s a magical experience awaiting those who attend, are you all over the planning side of things? But all those factors mean if you take a shortcut, a lot of attendees could be affected, and the success of your event may be a disappointment. So, how to plan a music festival and keep your event goers hydrated?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Piggybacking on another event. It’s tricky.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Since the meeting industry is shaped by attendee expectations, successful events have to cater to millennials. Like every generation before them, their desires are shaped by the realities of larger historical events.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. In an industry shaped by attendee expectations, successful events have to cater to their wants and desires. What those wants and desires are, like every generation before them, is largely shaped by the realities of larger historical events.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It includes organizing resources, managing budgets, coordinating logistics,ensuring that the event aligns with the objectives of the host organization, and of course, providing the best user experience for attendees. Who is the target audience, and how can the event address their interests?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. The same goes for attendees.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. The same goes for attendees.

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Event Planning Hospitality Social Media Sponsors 60

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. The Big Three.

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Logistics Speakers Events Event Technology 98

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As a fundraising enthusiast, I’ve worked with thousands of fundraising events of all sizes to help create an incredible donor experience and raise more money. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment. 71% of all event tickets are purchased online.).

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. The attendees are still here talking to each other! Using white space at events. Planning versus improv.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year. That means taking steps like making pre-loaded flight plans and other options readily available in registration material, or even adding a concierge for attendees. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 74

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

The number-one question I hear from attendees is, “Where can I charge my tablet/computer/smart watch?” Gone are the days when event attendees can be offline. Technology that moves attendees more efficiently. Technology that keeps attendee data safe. Technology that makes connectivity easier.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

We strongly recommend conducting your own research before choosing the best event management platform. While both Cvent and Bizzabo offer event-planning solutions, they both present differences. Considering the size and format of your events, what enterprise-level features and services would be beneficial?

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As a fundraising enthusiast, I’ve worked with thousands of fundraising events of all sizes to help create an incredible donor experience and raise more money. I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment. 71% of all event tickets are purchased online.)

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. To this day, Eventtia is proud to have supported more than 30,000 events for millions of attendees worldwide.

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PlannerWire

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Sounds simple enough but it is harder than it seems which is why you are going to want to read on through the latest EventTech 12 and then visit snöball so you can learn how to get your speakers, sponsors, and yes, your attendees helping to spread the word about your amazing conference or event. Butts in seats. It will never get old.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Whether for in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats, Eventtia’s brand activation experience solution accompanies teams throughout the event planning stages, from registration and attendee management to engagement and analytics. Moreover, Pernod Ricard’s teams use Eventtia to centralize and harmonize their event strategy.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I started working with meeting planners who were often unaware of potential risks, and that’s when I realized how much overlap there is between what I did in law enforcement and what event planners deal with. So what is it that meeting planners get wrong about protecting attendees? Then, plan accordingly. KC : Exactly.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AI Accelerator Summit April 17-18, 2024 San Jose, CA The AI Accelerator Summit is a groundbreaking event that bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and its immense business value. Be sure to fill out our Feature Your Event Page form. 1 Guide to AI Events in 2024 appeared first on Bizzabo. World Summit AI Oct.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Today, networking is the second biggest motivator for event attendees , behind only content.

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Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. If attendees are enjoying an event, they’re not only engaged, they want to participate. Why Make the Effort to Measure Audience Engagement?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

Promote your event on social media or via your email list. For event planning, promotion, registration, and measurement, it’s best to use an end-to-end event planning solution to make your event run smoothly. At SXSW 2017, Gatorade offered a complete athletic experience in the form of a combine.

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Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. If attendees are enjoying an event, they’re not only engaged, they want to participate. Why Make the Effort to Measure Audience Engagement?

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