Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. Learn about the next wave in virtual meetings: language interpretation. Cathy Song Novelli virtually sitting down with Mindy Kaling. The Ambition Project. Then she paused. “If

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2022

Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. Learn about the next wave in virtual meetings: language interpretation. Cathy Song Novelli virtually sitting down with Mindy Kaling. The Ambition Project. Then she paused. “If

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. Events are unpredictable as it is; hybrid events are even more so.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018.

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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.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. Plus, you can measure it.”.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Through the rise of virtual events , planners have been able to extend their reach and scale their events to a wider audience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event. Speaker timing is everything. Speaker timing is everything. Don’t put the best speakers first thing in the morning or right after lunch.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

He tackled this topic in the last Event Brew episode about unhappy exhibitors at in-person events. “They don’t know how to make everybody in the event whole. When you have a virtual event and the internet crashes, how do you give your exhibitors value? ” And Where’s The Transparency?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term. Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s almost 2022! By now, most of us have attended more virtual events than we can count and gotten used to the concept of remote work. The tech duo has covered this part in an episode about the best virtual speaker kits : lifting your laptop or camera to eye level.

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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. This is usually the best part of most events. Location of Event.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? Then the speakers were handed iPads and viewers watched their faces as their colleagues talked about the impact their leadership had had on them.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After two years of not meeting, companies and audiences may have different goals and expectations so conferences that were previously produced as simple iterations on the previous years’ event must now be reinvented whole cloth. His advice: “Give the whole picture rather than bringing decisions to a manager piecemeal.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Michele Sullivan, the closing keynote is a Fortune 100 business executive, author, motivational speaker and strategic business advisor, who shared insights on “Turning Obstacles into Advantages.” The Fellows class of 2021, new CAE credentials, the DELP class of 2020-2022 were recognized. Checkout their recording.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 13, 2022

PCMA EduCon 2022 will kick off Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where speaker Andrew Davis will take the stage. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done to make a great digital or virtual event sustainable for multiple days. This interview has been edited and condensed for brevity.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That’s why, when AirMeet asked me to host their recent session on Reenergizing Your 2022 Virtual Events , I decided to start the session with a round of Event Industry Trivia. It showed how games can be a powerful way to engage your virtual attendees. 1 Have a Goal for the Virtual Game. Bluetooth speaker.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

“It’s really your relationships, your team that helped make these wins,” reflected Traci Hong, assistant vice president of corporate events at LPL Financial and a guest in this week’s Smart Chat Live! conversation, “The Great Contemplation: Lessons in Leadership for Empowering Your Events Team.” Show them the spreadsheet!

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Teresa Al Dente, President & CEO at the Drag Taste virtual experience, spoke with Rachel Moore, Director of Global Campaigns at Hubilo and told the story of their pivot from live to virtual events. In March 2020, when they had to shut down due to COVID-19, five days later, they developed the virtual experience.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 20, 2022

Virtual events are still new. How do you build a virtual event pricing strategy? VIP Velvet Rope Time with Speakers, Thought Leaders, or Influencers. These can come in Q&As, networking lounges, or even virtual happy hours. Hosting satellite events (micro-events) in convenient locations.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Virtual events are here to stay, but with in-person coming back in a big way, you’re probably stress-Googling, “What are some exciting virtual events ideas for companies?” We’ve accepted that virtual event experiences will never replicate the in-person event experience.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics to inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Starting this list off, we’d like to share some current data as of July 2022 based on Bizzabo customers: 2X increase in hybrid and in-person events over the last three months vs. the 3 months prior. More than 25% of in-person and hybrid events are paid vs. only 10% of virtual events. Virtual Event Statistics.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Former Aramark executive Cathy Schlosberg was named senior vice president of marketing in June of 2019 and former Enterprise Holdings Assistant Vice President of Global Travel and Meetings, Amanda Armstrong, took the role of senior vice president of brand and community engagement at Encore in January of 2022.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether it’s a yoga session, interactive panel discussion or virtual conference, the popularity of virtual events has exploded and it’s paving the way for new forms of communication and collaboration. To help you get the most out of this, we’ve drawn up this short guide to answer all of your questions on virtual events.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2022

The experience sparked his USA Today ’s best-selling book and the documentary Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success and set in motion Leak’s career as leadership expert, coach, and motivational speaker. The challenge is that when event organizers fail it’s in a public way and in real time. I’d say own it.

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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. Meryl is a marketing and accessibility specialist and trainer and professional speaker who is deaf. Jacob Slaton Photography). Beki Winchel.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Track retention levels to see how many audience members attend virtual and hybrid events. Retention measures how long individuals are viewing your content or are active in your virtual event room. If you notice a gradual decline during your event, audience members likely became less engaged over time.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

With these new tools and knowledge base at their fingertips, association event planners can truly excel at delivering events in 2022 and beyond. Attendees heard from speakers from two major associations, the PCMA and National Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Association. How to navigate virtual and hybrid events.

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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.” Many of the products for content and speaker management are now way too complex and expensive to do everything natively. Time for a confession.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Why: “We know that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to event execution, so Notified’s product strategy has centered on agility and innovation,” said Ben Chodor, president of Notified. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Crowdsol: New Global Solution.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2021

According to EventMB Studio’s latest “State of the Event Industry” report, 63 percent of event professionals said that they see their events becoming hybrid in the future. In that same survey, however, more than one-third said engagement is their biggest challenge in hosting virtual events. Jennifer N.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results.

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