Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Depending on your needs, budget, and event size, you might find that one program works better than others. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Image via DoubleDutch.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Food and beverages can make or break an event, often leaving a lasting impression on attendees. To help event planners deliver memorable culinary experiences, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of essential food and beverage stories from this past year to help planners leave their attendees stomachs satisfied.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

The Endless team has put together all of our collective knowledge about strategy, engagement, and technology in order to equip you with the tools you need to plan a successful virtual event your attendees will never forget. What’s Included In This Virtual Event Guide? Download your free copy today!

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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. Events are never a one-person job.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

One area where communication can fail, especially for clients, is understanding the difference between event management and event planning. A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING? Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Hubspot’s INBOUND is an excellent example of event marketing.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience. Hybrid event studios are perfect for product launches, educational and entertaining sessions, marketing purposes, times of uncertainty, and much more!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Event planners who embrace wellness not only meet the evolving demands of attendees but also create environments that foster deeper engagement and satisfaction. Why Wellness Should Matter to Event Professionals 1. Boosted Learning and Retention Incorporating wellness into event planning has been shown to improve memory.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

This caused the term ‘ event safety ‘ to become nearly synonymous with COVID-compliance. While it’s important to emphasize that no event is risk-free, event planners can implement many safety processes that ensure the safety of their attendees, exhibitors, and staff. Take it outdoors.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

The good news is if you’ve planned in-person and virtual events in the past, then you have the necessary knowledge to make a hybrid event work. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. Event Ideas for Themes. You may intuitively think that a customized event theme is costly. Entertaining Your Guests. Call them first!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2016

For better charity event planning , implement these steps to maximize both attendance and monetary donations. As a nonprofit organization, you’re going to ultimately be relying on sponsorship , donations, and ticket sales for covering event costs. Join the movement for a better event. Set a Budget. Select a Theme.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Themes provoke future recall of the event. What will attendees see, hear, smell, taste, and touch?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. To participate in an event hosted by Odyssey’s Sims-like, VR meeting platform, for instance, the cost is $6 per attendee.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. Much like an in-person event needs a venue where everyone comes together, a virtual event is inevitably in need of a platform where attendees can gather.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. How many days/hours & attendees are you expecting? Event Platform.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. INBOUND is an event that excels at this.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s important to start your event off on the right foot. You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. They help give the guests a bigger perspective on the nature of the event. Red Carpet.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

The planning can begin up to a year in advance. How many attendees will you invite? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees. Which venue will be available?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

It’s time to treat your attendees to something special. Planning an incentive or executive retreat? These three new and renovated properties each offer their own distinct style—so whatever experience your attendees are looking for, you’ll be sure to walk away with top-notch approval ratings. Start here.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

When planning your next conference event, it’s always important to think of ways to add value for your attendees and promote your brand outside of the ballroom. While this can be done in many ways, one of our favorites is by planning conference events and parties. Reasons Behind Conference Events and Parties.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. Try these six audience engagement techniques at your next event. Have you ever been to one of those events that bore you out of your mind? Whether it’s educational or entertaining. Why else we work in event planning? For bigger rooms.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. This term covers digital tools like software, apps, and electronic devices and their functions related to events.

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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.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The early stages of event planning are often the ones that require the most collaboration. Everyone involved in the project needs to get together and brainstorm the most important aspects of the event. How can we engage attendees and immerse them in the virtual experience? What’s the goal of the experience?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Event planning is both an art and a science. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Do you aim to educate, entertain, or perhaps raise funds?

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Contrary to what happened in the past, hybrid experiences demand that you consider both in-person and remote attendees. One of the biggest pitfalls of hybrid events is neglecting the virtual audience. So today, we’ll tackle the somewhat complex issue of networking for hybrid events. Harness Your Newfound Knowledge.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Browsing is limited.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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