Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Department of Commerce found that in 2021, D.C.’s Additionally, offering virtual or hybrid options is still popular and can encourage some attendees to join remotely instead of in person.”.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2020

More Events Going Virtual: CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! I was just telling Will how grateful I am to be remote so I can spend some time outdoors. I mentioned in my newsletter last week that the Consumer Electronics Show is going completely virtual in 2021! Event Brew – CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! Now What? ?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

The capabilities of Remote Simultaneous Interpretation ( RSI ) have reached new heights, elevating the events industry and the experiences it creates for attendees. Launched in the fall of 2021, its Language Access project provides a better solution for supporting language access at, specifically, meetings and events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. ” A Final Note On Remote Work. There will be a need for remote working spaces.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2021

As mentioned in our 2021 event trends guide , attendee expectations will be on the rise. “This idea of being able to remotely focus the camera and remotely adjust the settings, I think is huge”, says Brandt. As usual, our hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran did a deep dive into the subject. New Times, New Tech.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Looking deeper into the dilemmas… Today’s pandemic-linked complexities include “The Great Resignation,” labor shortages, employers struggling to find and hire great talent in an increasingly hot job market and a substantial number of employees working remotely (who seem destined to stay that way).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Some large groups are throwing a camera in the room to capture the presentations for an extended remote audience. The percentage of his customers’ events that were in-person rose steadily from April 2021 through August 2021, indicating that, at least prior to the Delta variant disruption, in-person events were coming back.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. Source: ESNS 2021. There’s a considerable portion of your audience attending remotely, be it from their homes or other spokes. So let’s get to it! First Things First.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Further, four out of five are extending their trip due to their ability to work remotely. bags per thousand passengers in 2021 as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2022. Delayed bags accounted for 71% of all mishandled bags in 2021, a 2 point increase from 2020. yet only 1.85

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2021

By now, most of us have attended more virtual events than we can count and gotten used to the concept of remote work. For the very last time in 2021, here is the Event Tech Podcast! It’s almost 2022! They go over simple solutions for improving the way we interact with the camera. Introducing The Power Of Eye Contact.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Additionally, Chief Strategist Officer and newly named Partner of The Abbi Agency, Connie Anderson, who has been with the company for nearly 10 years, recently relocated from Reno to Las Vegas in mid-2021, bringing some of the top leadership in the company to Southern Nevada.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

A remote location is forever. You will have forever-remote companies. The post Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo appeared first on The MICE Blog. People were crying and excited. They were connecting virtually, not only because of the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Let’s discuss how you can write the perfect invitation email for your virtual event to drive more registrations in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In 2021, when asked about the percentage of events that would incorporate a virtual element, 30% of venue operators said 90% or more of their live events offered access to a virtual option. Meetings in general may be on an upward path, but there are many other changes in the industry in the report that are worthy of note. Hybrid Is Down.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A 2021 Wyzowl report found that 86% of companies used video as part of their marketing. As more people stay home and work remotely, live videos allow a unique sense of connection with brands and other people. Video is everywhere — and it’s not going anywhere. Live streaming has also seen a considerable uptick in recent years.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

Weissenborn suggested leveraging popular social media channels, including TikTok, the most visited website in 2021. TikTok] for talent acquisition; or maybe Gen Zers may have a certain value toward rural life or urban life but want a job that’s remote in New York.”. Only 29% felt safe in restaurants in 2020; in 2021, it was 61%.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Rather than equally prioritizing both audiences, the old hybrid event simply offers one-way communication from your event to participants that view the event remotely. PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2021 was an ambitious hybrid meeting that fits this model. But in a post-COVID world, things took a turn.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

When NFTs began booming in 2021, he stepped back in. In 2021, MH acquired digital land across two Metaverses—which act as different “worlds” within the Metaverse—Sandbox Metaverse and NFT Worlds, the former not yet open to the public. Now, What Are NFTs? Unless you’ve been actively avoiding it, you’ve probably heard the term “NFT.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ensuring that level of commitment is even more challenging after the company had to furlough or lay off thousands to survive 2020 and 2021, a move that the company has admitted may have bruised its “people-first” culture. A significant number of training classes are online and many teams work remote exclusively. Julius Robinson.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2021

Which platform would be ideal for the remote attendees? With the right partners by your side and an open mind, the summer of 2021 can very well be the time when you understand the hows and whys of hybrid and finally open the doors to an exciting new age of events. How can we bridge the gap between audiences?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2020

After all that this year has thrown our way, it is easy to want to leave early and just wait for 2021. Virtual Audience Engagement: Keep Your Remote Attendees Happy! ?? But just like my friend and I stayed for the sunset, I want to make a promise to myself that I’m going to stay present through the rest of the year as well.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play. “We

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

million convention attendees last year as in-person events made a full return in June 2021. Many companies and individuals recognize the affordability and comfort of remote work that allows attendees to forgo travel and other stress factors that come with attending in-person conventions. Las Vegas hosted an estimated 2.2

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

2023 was packed with programs that had to be rescheduled from 2020 and 2021. Headquartered outside of Chicago, we have another full office in Traverse City, Michigan and remote offices across the country. We’ve had a lot to talk about over the last four years in our incentive travel industry!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. A note to planners : There is currently no strong solution native to the platform for 1:1 or group video meetings to take place to connect a remote and in-person audience. Socio was acquired by Cisco Webex in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

We’re seeing Fall 2021 continue to be the focus for the return of groups, ranging from small gatherings to potential buyout bookings. Inquiries have been steadily increasing and many programs are including an option to attend certain aspects virtually while companies continue to provide their employees with remote options.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2021

” Experiential Virtual Events In 2021. Sarah then asks AJ what are some other ways that she’s looking to elevate in 2021. They’re going to the Caribbean or they’re having an event on a remote island or they’re doing something small in Newport. So we’re seeing a big trend in that too.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

“As we look to 2021 from an engagement standpoint, we really have to think about doing things better. She mentions the importance of the backdrop in the remote workplace design and the second screen technology. Engagement Strategies For Virtual Events: We Have To Do Better! It has to be more interesting.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. Quick Tips to Manage & Engage Your Remote Sales Team | ITA Group. How does a manager effectively engage and manage their sales team member who work in remote offices across the country? Explore three areas to address for optimal remote sales team engagement. Or the globe?

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Creative Group Inc

MARCH 23, 2021

While vaccines continue to mitigate health risks, there is a bullish case for continuing remote office work. Workforce Pulse estimates that 1 in 4 Americans will be working remotely by the end of 2021. Below are some tips for keeping your remote employees committed: Foster Engagement. Reward Publicly. Contact Us.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

.” We’ve been talking about it since the turn of 2021. It’s going to be varied because some of our corporate clients have fully committed to remote. Again, this leans into the listening of our clients. Talking with them when we’re on those calls with them, asking what are they looking to do.

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Sojern

JUNE 23, 2021

In February, we did a look back at 2020 and a look forward at 2021 data , using a combination of Sojern and PlaceIQ data to understand COVID-19 recovery and the bigger picture of the traveler through layering these insights together. January 6, 2019 – June 12, 2021 . January 5, 2021 – June 12, 2021 .

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 14, 2021

Well, listen to and consider this June 11, 2021 quote from New York City Mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams : [link]. With new technology of remote learning, you don’t need school children to be in a school building with a number of teachers. Why are our meetings still full of lectures? It’s just the opposite.

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