Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. Deanna agrees but adds that many audiences are clamoring for the pre-pandemic events. In-person events are back in all their glory.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Too many brand activations fall flat and fail to engage audiences, generate ROI, or leave a memorable impression. But with the right brand activation ideas, you can break through the noise and create meaningful connections with your target audience. Struggling to make a lasting impact with your marketing efforts?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. Today we’re exploring four ways meetings and conventions are evolving in 2022 and beyond, and what to expect for the future.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Audience Engagement.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide. Is the majority of your audience in-person or virtual? After all, they need to hire more event staff, pay for a virtual event platform, and engage two audiences in two completely separate ways while ensuring they can also interact with one another.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features! First, Kyle explains why the Endless implementation team decided to put out the list of top event platforms to use in 2022. How did they rank them?

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Expert event planners and organizers understand that choosing the right audience engagement strategies can make or break an event.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Through the rise of virtual events , planners have been able to extend their reach and scale their events to a wider audience. QR codes even provide a seamless way to organize event registrations. . Singapore Management University partnered with EventNook to use QR codes for their event registration and ticketing.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. The assessment included analysis of CAC members’ registration data, insights discovered about attendee behavior, and suggestions for how and when this information should be communicated.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Now, here you are in 2021 adding another cog in the wheel as you are tasked with writing a blended RFP for your upcoming event that will most likely include a hybrid plan for 2022. You can easily shift your live audience to attend online by adding virtual registration codes so check that your registration company can accommodate both.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding Your Stakeholders Defining your audience and understanding their concerns is critical for empathetic communication without making promises that can’t be kept. Methods to Contact Guests When guests go through registration, are you collecting cell phone numbers and emergency contact information?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this chapter, you’ll learn about networking and engagement, how to cater to the virtual portion of a hybrid event, how to bridge the gap between audiences, what models you can adopt, along with many other aspects pertaining to hybrid events. Expectations from the audience will continuously grow as technology evolves.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists. Event Registration Specialists : Professionals focused on managing the registration process for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There were so many excellent entries that it was hard to pick just one, but eventually we decided on SAP Sapphire 2022 in the Best Transformational Change category, and Siemens Energy Business Conference 2022 in Best Customer Experience – Live. We’ve also refined the target audience to focus on business decision-makers, helping us to.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

According to a 2022 report by American Express Meetings & Events, 80% of event planners consider sustainability in their planning processes. Create Sustainable Meeting Packages: Develop turnkey solutions that bundle eco-friendly practices like paperless registration, plant-based menu options, and carbon offset programs.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Attendees listen to a session during PCMA EduCon 2022 in early June. We recently had our first in-person event in 2022 and our attendance numbers were down,” Lisa Simpson , CMP, vice president, events and supplier relations for the American Staffing Association shared on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Finally, well dive into proven strategies, like creating registration pages that actually work, sending emails that people want to read, using event apps to stay organized, and leveraging social media to reach your audience. Event marketing is a powerful way to connect with your audience because you can bring your brand to life.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Then, when we did our first in-person event in March of 2022, we had a captivated audience. We’ve generated around 600 registrations. We did a series of 7 or 8 things called Rev Growth. Rev Growth created a brand within itself, and it created this wave. So, I think 1) You have to think about your events. Final Advice from Mark.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 20, 2022

According to the 2022 Event Strategy Insights & Benchmarks Survey , 49% of organizations plan to increase the number of hybrid in-person/virtual sessions they host over the next two to three years. 4 Benefits of Hosting an In-person Event With a Virtual Audience. 5 Tips for Planning an In-person Event with a Virtual Audience.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

3 Methods for Collecting Event Audience Data. Connect emotionally with your audience and make them feel valued and known by collecting and using event data more effectively. If you understand what makes your audience tick, your marketing strategy can adapt over time to become even more effective and efficient. Direct & Easy.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. She doesn’t use American Sign Language (ASL), which presents a challenge at meetings, especially if speakers move around within the audience or on stage.

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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

With virtual and hybrid events becoming a standard part of industry operations, event planners and organizers are on the hunt for virtual event engagement ideas that will keep audiences invested. The further audience members get into a lengthy presentation, the less likely they are to remain present and engaged. . Get started free.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2021

To make the most of this year’s opportunities to ensure a steady return of international participation at your in-person events in 2022, consider the following. Currently, with international travel picking up from Canada and Mexico, it makes sense to invest in targeted tactics in those countries to drive in-person event registrations.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6% of event organizers were able to reach a wider audience with virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 54% of virtual event registrants convert to virtual attendees. We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8%

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 26, 2022

December 2022. December 2022 Blockchain and Finance Events. ETHDenver 2022. Blockchain Africa Conference 2022. Please note that these independent events require individual registration. Over 5,500 people attended the inaugural event in 2022, making Permissionless the world’s largest DeFi conference.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Scott Galloway, shown speaking at Convening Leaders 2022, returns to the CL Main Stage on Jan. I count myself among that audience, as I love that I can easily identify a like-minded solo female traveler who, say, also appreciates a funky boutique hotel. 12 in Houston. Galloway illustrated this point with his own example.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Dynamic Registration. Whatever the case may be, leading event management solutions give you the ability to personalize the event registration process and empower attendees to pick the perfect option for their circumstances. Audience Reactions. Plus, the software automatically reminds both groups when due dates are approaching.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” A more accurate assessment might be that the future is whatever format engages audiences most effectively. Time for a confession.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. Cost-saving.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Only a small percentage (6 percent or fewer) of planners and suppliers ranked audience sustainability concerns, host destination social policies, potential health-related issues from COVID, or global security as their biggest concern. Of course, each audience and event is different.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

5 Channel Trends & Program Impact Predictions for 2022. To help channel leaders prepare, ITA Group experts have identified five key trends for you to prioritize in 2022. Program Impact: Channel programs are going to add new audiences focused on service, satisfaction, retention and growth, not just sales-related incentives.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is aiming to restore its pre-pandemic in-person participation at the same time it cultivates a larger online audience. Our audience really has grown to expect choices and the hybrid event is the ultimate choice.”. Reed’s approach for the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting , Dec.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While hybrid events have been relatively popular in the past half-decade or so, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 global pandemic has further accelerated its popularity throughout 2020 and 2022. In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about how to plan your first hybrid event in 2022, including: What actually is a hybrid event?

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story Connecting onsite and virtual attendees for maximum engagement. Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment.

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