Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Particularly about how to come up with strategies that make attendees happy and eager for more, both during and after the fact. In the past, we discussed the importance of paying attention to virtual attendee engagement every step of the way.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. After all, in a world where there are more than 100 virtual event platforms , it’s sometimes hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Virtual Event Management Platforms.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees. And see what are the things that we can do to try and reduce those circumstances, as much as possible, when we’re dealing with our presenters and our attendees” A Smooth Virtual Experience Requires Support. What is your platform?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. How do they learn? “We’ve

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

You bring that in and you let the people who are online use that as well. Having that voice in the room that is specific to the online audience, but you’re not adding double the tech staff.” ” Will says it’s important both audiences share the same platform so they can interact with each other.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Are virtual attendees seeing value? According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? So how do event and meeting planners make sure attendees see value in attending a hybrid event virtually? Give virtual attendees a view from on-stage.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. which can include channels for each conference track.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But screen fatigue is very real—and it’s easy for attendees to get burned out. So, what can you do to make large online events more engaging? It’s not unusual to see a small amount of dropoff, but if it exceeds 10 percent of attendees before the midway point, you may have a problem. Tools for boosting online event engagement.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. Because this time around, you’re not just competing with attendees’ phones. Sure, engaging remote attendees is harder than engaging those who are physically present. You want your attendees to be hyped!

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators. We’ll launch an online platform and create an online community on Discord. ” Hybrid Event Trends: Expectations Of The Next Generation Attendee. Building An Online Community.

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Endless Events

MAY 29, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Know The Difference: Virtual Event Platform vs Virtual Event Production Company. You need to know the difference between a virtual platform and a virtual event production company! (12-minute Virtual Event Platforms: Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It. Want to dive deeper into these trends?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Implement mask and social distancing policies that will put attendees at ease. Include small breakout sessions to let attendees connect with each other.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen. Smaller breakout sessions are a great way to keep attendees engaged and on their toes.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

Recall that Cisco , which offered WebEx before streaming was cool, purchased Socio and just closed the deal on Slido last month in an attempt to make engagement on the platform seamless. The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. There is space for quality smaller players as well. Is Bigger Better?

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2022

Events – be they virtual, hybrid, or in-person – are an integral step in building your online community. And what better way to get some ideas going than by looking at some amazing online community examples with great events? Girls in Marketing is an online community example, dedicated to e-learning for women in marketing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Wondering about your attendees flight experiences? Airports for Enjoyable Travel A new study by online casino website Nieuwe Casino has pinpointed the top 10 recommended airports, based on data collected from reviews, facilities and Google search volumes of the 31 busiest airports in America. New Study Reveals Best U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. There are multiple ways to measure an event’s success, whether through an online event platform or an in-person event. Attendee Engagement. Attendee Retention. Online Visits.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

The best way to measure event ROI is with event platforms as they harness valuable data points and create analytics reports. However, platforms differ from one another based on pricing, features, and other functionalities. Registration & Attendee KPIs. Attendee demographics : age, region, job title, industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Out of necessity, we mastered snazzy new ways to connect, play games, exercise, entertain, make lunch/dinner/drinks and build things through platforms online. Offering a hybrid format for your meetings and events may: Bring you more attendees, as well as greater community engagement between and with the virtual and in-person audiences.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

The online experience could never replace that. They haven’t spent a lot of energy on online events until they had to. Now, all of a sudden, they’re putting a lot of energy into online events and that’s really the catalyst. They had to find their own platforms, which they knew nothing about.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

There wasn’t a need to include a virtual platform ; unless it was a rare occasion with a one-off request to include a broadcast element. You need two teams, one for in-person, on-site and one for online planning. Lowers the incentive for in-person attendee collaboration if they can view the entire meeting virtually.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Moving to a Virtual Event – How do I get it online? . Moving your event online will require several moving parts. To start, you will need to have a live-streaming plan , and platform to hold your event on. Furthermore, you will need to decide how attendees will gain access to the virtual event. Exhibitors .

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

As part of our ongoing commitment to progress and improvement, we’re changing platforms. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will shares why he’s decided to make the shift, what he’s excited to implement in the new #EventProfs community, which platform the community will use, and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 4, 2020

Providing downtime during any meeting is important , but it’s especially important to schedule breaks during online meetings. What happens if you don’t schedule breaks during online meetings. Obviously, there are times when online meeting participants need to take a break. Let’s explore this.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. “When you look at event apps and event platforms , 80% of them have the same basic features. The success of their event depends on it!

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

That’s why we’ve put together this list of creative ways to connect your attendees. Use technology to better connect your attendees. Let’s take a closer look at each of those: Event apps: Event apps are used to help increase attendee engagement and deliver a more personalized event experience.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. After the event, they put all their content online on demand. But in 2020, the pandemic forced us to take our events online. . Let attendees know what’s coming next while they’re at the event.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. What are 1-2 of your online moderating pro tips? For sure, I help drive the attendee experience and engagement and deliver on the networking value of the virtual event. Pre-empt attendee objections. Glenn Thayer.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2021

They tell me to give them solutions and ask me what platforms should they use. It’s hard to build connections with presenters or attendees through a screen. ” “As an industry, we were able to take platforms for content distribution,” says Nick. Honestly, I think they’re all kind of bad.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Here are the 10 event technology trends that Will and Brandt discuss in this unique and exciting episode: NFTs, blockchain, metaverse, drones, smart glasses & AR, community marketing, privacy & security, machine learning & AI, facial recognition, attendee tracking. And that’s what the attendees want as well.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attendee arrival has changed in recent years. Before the pandemic, attendees would have booked hotels and made transportation arrangements in the days or weeks leading up to the event. With online events, they’ve cut that time down to a few minutes, and no one understands this better than today’s #EventIcons guest, Arianna Black.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Asynchronous hybrid events have emerged as a solution to many hybrid event challenges , such as continuous audience engagement, picking the right venue, and sufficient bandwidth for attendee support. There is no need to juggle between the virtual audience on one side and the in-person attendees on the other. Source: IBTM World.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

Facebook has long been known as a major platform for planning and promoting events, but a new challenger now wants in on the action. Pinterest has just launched new tools that allow professionals to plan events on the platform. These all fall in step with Pinterest’s identity as a visual platform.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Attendees will be in multiple locations, and with that, the way they consume content is going to be different. Virtual attendees are not going to sit through long sessions; they’re going to want more bite-sized content with more dynamic production created for their screen viewership. But then everyone became an online viewer.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Invest in excellent hardware.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The convenience for attendees—being able to stay until the last minute before heading straight to the airport—simplifies logistics for organizers.’ With many attendees staying at the Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center, the hotel team transformed the SkyLoft into a departure lounge.

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