Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Event timelines should support you, not weigh you down.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

If you’re planning an event, there’s one step that is essential to making that event happen: creating the event budget. It might seem daunting and finite to create an event budget, but as long as you make one that is realistic and builds in padding in case of emergency, you’ll be all set. Short on time? Description.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. Her work has contributed to several industry awards, including the Most Profitable Business Award and the Creative Business Award in 2022 and the Event Space Award in 2023.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Speaking of traction, Facebook’s revamp of their newsfeed has got many event marketers reeling (including us here). And if you need an engagement boost for your next event, check out our audience engagement webinar.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. Today, she is the property’s director of event management.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Start with your event invite emails by using killer subject lines. Your Guide to Event Registrations. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event. This guide gives you the lowdown on event registration. The Current State of Event Best Practices. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and the industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Don’t forget AWE’s Women in Events Happy Hour Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Smart Monday. Speaker Power. Checklist Please.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events. TunnelBear.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Coffey shares critical steps and advice to help meeting planners and travelers safeguard themselves and their guests, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. A Smart Meetings podcast that provides you with a shortcut to the top of the events world by asking successful people what made the difference in their careers and lives.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Gone are the days when you had to rely on feedback from participants after the event, to make the next one better. Now, you can adjust things as they happen by implementing crowdshaping at an event. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. What is crowdshaping? I know we are!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Industry watchers warned that consolidation combined with changes in net neutrality laws in the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order that deregulated the internet service provider (ISP) industry could increase costs and reduce options for event professionals in the coming years. Why Does Net Neutrality Matter to Planners?

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

Tech continues to play a more significant role in events, from both a planning and experiential perspective. Excitingly, virtual attendance at events is not only possible but is now becoming a serious contender in the event world. We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1. Give attendees a deal on your next event. One of the biggest obstacles in selling an event into the future is the possibility the attendee can’t make it. Record and sponsor your breakout sessions.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Event Sponsorship is most essential part of every event. Organization can build a brand by making sponsor in live event which is engaging and driving business results. But how can an event prof make sure the sponsor aligns with the needs of the event? State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. Since 2017, it has acquired or launched six brands to add to its portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. We invite meeting planners to build the agenda, and we’ll bring the excitement. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

He’s also owner of and worked as CEO for Big White Dog Events in Washington, D.C. Diamond holds a certificate in virtual event and meeting management and is a member of MPI, PCMA, Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) and Senior Planner Industry Network (SPIN). Doug Bennett, CASE. Elizabeth Burks.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2018

In this episode of #EventIcons our iconic panel, David Adler of BizBash, Brittany Bucceroni of BizBash, Lotfi SENHAJI of Event Pros will be weighing in how to find the right social media groups for event profs. Social Anxiety is the biggest issue in the event industry. Lotfi SENHAJI of Event Pros. Event Pros group.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

After a hopeful summer, filled with festivals, industry events , and a whole lot of catching up, event planners and professionals find themselves in a pickle yet again. Nick introduces today’s topic: COVID-19 is back and it’s starting to affect the events industry again. It’s March 2020 all over again.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. This greater investment return is something planners can see as well if they go extended. The project is scheduled to develop 50 Echo hotels.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. We interviewed Kathryn S.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2019

Successful transfer of knowledge and satisfying the individual needs of attendees are the most effective ways for planners to keep them engaged, according to a recent study. The results of the survey informed meeting professionals what makes events successful and how to please their attendees. 6 Attendee Archetypes.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Together, they named the event “Earth Day,” and Hayes’ team expanded the event to include the entire U.S. Read More: Tracking Your Group’s Carbon Footprint Now a Reality Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics This year, EarthDay.org , the official site for the annual event, has set “ Planet vs. Plastics ” as the theme.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Armed with her outlook, notes and events apps, her trusty three-ring binder and a medium black coffee, Samuels leads events that go off without a hitch. Planning an event is not simple,” she says. “[The In 2017, she passed on her first try. Afterwards, she treats herself to some much-needed self-care and rest.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. We also have a special treat: learn the origin story of Endless Events straight from our Chief Event Einstein himself. But that is exactly what our very own Will Curran did with Endless Events! The stage is the centerpiece of most events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT.

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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?” Learn to negotiate event AV. It’s tricky.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

How to host powerful DEI-aligned events in Washington DC Fresh concepts, rolling out new directives and coordinating new business objectives can involve complex processes. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. The exhibition is slated to run until March 2024. “To meeting space.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

More than ever before, guests are searching for more than just a “traditional” meeting — they want personalized event experiences that will engage them on multiple levels. The question is, how can planners create these types of attendee experiences? Personalized event agendas and experiences take priority. Make it holistic.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. We’ve rounded up 20 of those innovative event theme ideas here, so you can spice up corporate events and social get-togethers alike — all summer long. Choosing a theme for corporate events?

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DCI

JULY 5, 2023

With post-pandemic meetings placing a central emphasis on experience creation and meaningful travel , the types of venues that meeting planners are seeking are evolving with a focus on transformative event spaces. Transformative event spaces with access to outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens or open walls are in high demand.

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