Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

There are a multitude of ways poachers do this: Selling fictitious reservations/card fraud : With this, event participants are led to believe by a third-party organization they have made a reservation, when in fact they haven’t. In 2018, this number dropped to 63 percent—still a huge problem.

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Advertising Social Media Attendee Website 200

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to build a case for pitching event sponsors, to create a great virtual event experience, or to improve attendee experience on the fly, event surveys lift the curtain and give organizers insight into how attendees feel. After collecting survey data, you need to analyze it to identify trends and organize key metrics.

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Sponsors Speakers Attendee Virtual Events 105

Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Annual B2B events, B2C events, nonprofit fundraisers, and community-organized events must strike the perfect balance of increasing engagement while staying on budget. Many organizations and businesses rely heavily on merchandise designs that worked beautifully at past events to engage audiences and boost sales. Click To Tweet.

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Attendee eCommerce B2B Apparel 146

Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

And that trend is expected to continue in 2018. Event apps are often designed as a holistic approach to organizing and engaging event attendees. There are so many out there it can be difficult to determine which is best for you and your organization. So, which is best for your organization? Icebreakers can help this.

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Networking Planner Attendee Social Media 251

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To achieve event success and prove ROI, one of the first — and most crucial — steps is creating a registration landing page. Your event registration page is your sales pitch to potential attendees. A poorly designed or confusing registration page can lead to decreased attendance and, ultimately, a loss of revenue.

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Registration Attendee Remote Events 59

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

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. That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. Better buckle up! HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 74

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2024

‘I decided I’m going to make something … culturally relevant,’ said Armando Zumaya (third from left in front row), who in 2018 founded the professional development organization Somos El Poder to address the disparities he saw within the fundraising community. “As Two, because the events are phenomenally expensive” to attend.

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Registration Conference Organization Publishing 98

Convene by PCMA

MAY 17, 2022

and compared them with registration numbers from those same three conferences after they moved online in 2020. Women registrants grew by 66 percent compared with a 35-percent gain for men. The study’s lead author, Manish Kumar, Ph.D.,

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Seminar Registration Online Speakers 98

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2022

In 2018, only around one out of 10 business event professionals responding to a Convene survey said that they bake sustainability into their planning process from the start, making sustainability clauses part of their RFPs — and more than one-third said that they didn’t source or design their event with an environmental lens at all.

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Sustainability Registration Venue Attendee 98

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual format opened registration to anyone. Here is my summary of what I think are the most interesting findings, plus some commentary.

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Online Meeting Conference Registration 118

Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

We’re seeing a 2018 event trend for creating a personalized event experience. It’s more important than ever to pinpoint the interests of attendees by collecting data throughout the registration process and up to when they arrive at your event. It’s also important they can communicate effectively with event organizers.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of event planners would only attend a physical event in-person if it was local ( EventMB , 2020) 55% of event organizers report that safety is the biggest obstacle for resuming in-person events ( EventMB , 2020) Virtual Event Statistics When the pandemic forced everyone into lockdown, 60% of event professionals pivoted to virtual events.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It was a literary milestone, but what caught my attention was how the mystery was solved with the kinds of digital tools — Zoom and the online registration platform Eventbrite — that have been in daily use by many in the meetings industry over the last two years. Kathy Tunheim, one of Manova’s organizers, told Convene in 2019.

Online 98

Online Advertising Platform Registration 98

Social Tables

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Tysons Corner, VA – October 16, 2018 – Cvent , a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that it has acquired Social Tables , the leading event diagramming, seating, and collaboration platform. The company was seventh in Washington, DC in the 2018 Inc 5000. million events. Cvent, Inc.

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Planner Venue Hospitality Platform 89

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Unlocking its secrets can open a world of possibilities for event organizers looking to reach a wider audience and generate buzz. Whether you organize a small gathering or a large-scale conference, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage social media channels to your advantage and achieve your event goals.

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Social Media Promotion Media Marketing 130

Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

With so many all-in-one event management platforms available today, selecting the best one for your company or organization has become a complex and time-consuming challenge. Additionally, organizers can select from a catalog of add-ons to enhance their event management experience.

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Registration B2B Platform Virtual Events 62

Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020). 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees. of event organizers found it easier to find outstanding speakers for virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020). 80% of virtual event registrations are free ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Cvent offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline the entire event life cycle, from initial planning and registration to attendee engagement and post-event analysis. Cvent’s platform enables organizations to create and manage events of all sizes, ranging from small meetings to large conferences and trade shows.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Convene by PCMA

JULY 24, 2024

Jack Macleod Align on Success Metrics It had been six years since the last NPE was held (the event is usually held every three years but was skipped during COVID), so one major goal was to reestablish its international audience, which typically represents a significant portion of registrants. The challenge? Do it on a budget, of course.

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Automotive Sustainability Sponsors Registration 52

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Solutions such as Social Tables Event Services Solution are empowering planners, properties, and virtually any event stakeholder with easier, better, more organized ways to communicate. Additionally, creating serial content can help spur engagement and drive registration between events. (Oh, Sometimes, it’s also the medium.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 4, 2019

After a highly successful debut in 2018, three Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chapters — MPI Toronto , MPI Montréal/Québec , and MPI Ottawa — have again joined forces to provide cutting edge, innovative, experiential education at The EVENT. I’ll also facilitate the closing Group Spective.

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Registration Events Education Conference 54

Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When comparing alternatives to Bizzabo, we’ll look at crucial features like online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, engagement tools, networking, virtual and hybrid event support, and data analytics. This insight helps understand the provider’s expertise.

Registration 62

Registration B2B Retail Platform 62

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

The last time we ran this conference in 2018, upon request, we provided letters of invitation to international attendees to use for their visa applications. As advised by the embassy and immigration of different countries, including the United States, [we] require paid registration in order to receive a website-generated visa letter.

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Attendee Registration Website Prospect 52

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Enterprise-level Features and Services For organizations orchestrating large-scale and intricate events, evaluating enterprise-level capabilities is crucial. Look for event management solutions offering diverse API integrations to accommodate the varied needs of event organizers.

Registration 62

Registration Retail B2B Platform 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Enterprise-level Features and Services Beyond standard features, evaluating enterprise-level features is critical for organizations planning large-scale and complex events. Look for event management solutions that offer a wide range of API integrations to accommodate the diverse needs of event organizers.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 22, 2022

This, in turn, enables organizations to nurture audiences over time and allows visitors to learn at their own pace. Also, a live event offers only a limited window of time to collect registration data. The amount of video watched online per week per person has almost doubled since 2018, according to Wyzowl research.

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Social Media Speakers Virtual Events Events 95

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Enterprise-level Features and Services Beyond standard features, we’ll analyze enterprise-level capabilities crucial for organizations managing large-scale events. Moreover, Stova offers an open API event organizers can use to integrate the tool into their IT infrastructure.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Enterprise-level Features and Services Beyond standard features, we’ll analyze enterprise-level capabilities crucial for organizations managing large-scale events. Moreover, Stova offers an open API event organizers can use to integrate the tool into their IT infrastructure.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

An event must also use an electronic registration system and reusable badges. Materials for venue decorations and equipment must be reused or re-purposed, no use of fresh flowers or foam materials. Souvenirs must be produced by the local community or made from. environmental-friendly materials.

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Sustainability Meeting Registration Promotion 52

PlannerWire

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Additionally, snöball was shortlisted at the 2018 Event Tech Live Awards. Influencer marketing is a form of digital marketing that focuses on targeting key people and organizations to drive brand messaging and awareness among a specific market of consumers. Most event organizers are short on time and sometimes resources too.

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Registration Events Advertising Sponsors 52

Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Solution Villanova University Solution About a year before March Madness 2018, Upton started using Stova and was able to develop the perfect mobile event app via a collaboration with the office of the President, Athletics, University Advancement, and Alumni Relations.

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Registration Communications Communications Website 52

Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Solution Villanova University Solution About a year before March Madness 2018, Upton started using Stova and was able to develop the perfect mobile event app via a collaboration with the office of the President, Athletics, University Advancement, and Alumni Relations.

Registration 52

Registration Communications Communications Website 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event promotion uses different marketing strategies and channels to get the word out about your event and ultimately drive event registration and achieve your event’s goals. Event organizers need critical skills like collaboration and communication to achieve sales and marketing alignment. Who are our target buyer personas?

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Promotion Social Media Registration Sponsors 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event promotion uses different marketing strategies and channels to get the word out about your event and ultimately drive event registration and achieve your event’s goals. Event organizers need critical skills like collaboration and communication to achieve sales and marketing alignment. Who are our target buyer personas?

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Promotion Social Media Registration Sponsors 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When researching Eventbrite alternatives, we will assess essential features like online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, attendee engagement, networking tools, matchmaking, virtual and hybrid event support, and event analytics.

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Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When researching Eventbrite alternatives, we will assess essential features like online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, attendee engagement, networking tools, matchmaking, virtual and hybrid event support, and event analytics.

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Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When exploring alternatives to Splash, we will evaluate essential features such as online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, attendee engagement, networking tools, matchmaking, virtual and hybrid event support, and event analytics.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48