Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

Our resident hosts, Will and Brandt, welcome a guest to talk about virtual and hybrid event platforms. In one of the most resourceful conversations in the history of this podcast, Kyle talks about how event platforms have adapted since last year and where are they going next. Virtual & Hybrid Event Platforms: All About Automation.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Event platforms took the events industry by the storm. He says: down with third-party event platforms! He says: down with third-party event platforms! Event platforms unquestionably satisfy event planners’ needs, but are they really the only way to go forward? Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As listeners of the Event Tech Podcast already know, choosing the right event platform is one of the most important decisions event planners can make for their long-term event strategy. Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. They want to help planners go beyond Zoom calls.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

However, there are still quite a few misconceptions flying around regarding the differences between a virtual event platform and a virtual event production company. And the same goes for your virtual event platform – much like the nails, there’s no way you can throw a virtual event without one. To do this, you’ll need some nails.

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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

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Finally, we explain how event platforms can help planners measure event ROI and reach their goals.

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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. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. How we communicate with our attendees matters, so it’s vital to learn what mode of communication they prefer and not be too spammy. Will and Brandt first talk about notifying event attendees via email.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking. Attendee Tracking: The Basics.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

It works by accessing the emotions and the motivations of attendees – because, at heart, we like to collect, complete and compete. Aside from focusing on the usual logistics, you’ll also learn to be sensitive to human-oriented experiences which can be more important when it comes to attendee engagement. Generating positivity.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. During the event itself, you need to accommodate VIP guests and influencers while also encouraging interaction among the other attendees. Secure Your Sponsors through Marketing. Getting sponsors is one of the most important parts of the event’s pre-production.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. That’s why we’ve brought on an expert on all things attendee engagement metrics, Ryan Costello. My sponsor dollars went through the roof.” .

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Ultimately, finding out what the attendees want is the bottom line for meeting organizers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

Yes, convincing sponsors to be a part of your virtual event might seem like too daunting of a task. Remember that your virtual event brings a lot of value to everyone, and that includes potential sponsors! Incorporate Sponsors Into Your Event App. Plus, they can also be used as a tool to promote sponsors.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What do your attendees think about your event? How about sponsors? What was the experience like for in-person versus virtual attendees at your hybrid event? Event surveys are questionnaires designed to collect feedback from your attendees and can include a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? How to Build Better Attendee Evaluations to Determine Event ROI.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Prepare the hotel concierge with information about the group and sponsors so they can make better recommendations and anticipate the needs of attendees. Especially in a walkable, scenic place like Newport, Rhode Island, scheduling in some time to discover the area, answer emails or catch a nap is always appreciated.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Focus on providing educationals yet engaging content with enough balance between words, text, video, and attendee engagement tricks. #2 Just because we live in the 21st century and technology is pretty much ubiquitous, that doesn’t mean every attendee is tech-savvy. 5 Choosing The Wrong Platform. 2 Overcomplicating.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

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. Will attendees be provided with a log-in code? Do you want attendees to be able to walk through your event virtually? Virtual Sponsors.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Yes, it’s time to bring together virtual and in-person knowledge so as to create riveting and immersive experiences for attendees. The lack of a stand-in for your virtual attendees will only sour the experience for them. But the virtual attendees? Going For The Wrong Platform. Dense Content. Not so much.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re just starting out, you can create event communities on platforms like Facebook and Slack. These platforms enable businesses to grow tight-knit communities and allow users to share content. Event platforms like Eventbrite are also popular. What value will attendees get from your event?

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

Our thriving community includes event planners, marketers, sponsors, technology providers, and more, and we’re all committed to improving our craft and the industry. As part of our ongoing commitment to progress and improvement, we’re changing platforms. And for a while, event tech platforms seemed to share that vision. “As

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. How many days/hours & attendees are you expecting? For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. Communities Live On Event Platforms. On event platforms, of course!

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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

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

JUNE 24, 2020

You can also have side images along the side of your event page, and also keep in mind too, this could be your platform as well. So all these ideas, you could have them happening inside your platform. Very basic stuff when it comes to digital marketing for your event website, but also inside your platform. Communication Aspect.

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

Additionally, you need to produce truly exceptional events that will foster attendee retention and potentially turn your audience into advocates. Tune in and find out the recipe for marketing success outside social media platforms! ” “ The cost of advertising on social platforms has skyrocketed ,” he adds.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It’s not just that technology appeals to our attendees. Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. Event technology allows attendees to message each other before, during, and after the event , making it easier than ever for people to network. .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

So, how can marketers create impactful hybrid events that resonate with physical and virtual attendees while delivering ROI for hosts, sponsors and exhibitors? Without it, attendees lose interest and log out. With the use of a headset, virtual reality can also be used to create a dynamic experience for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Key Challenges for Meeting Planners: Budget constraints and cost-saving goals Finding venues or suppliers with flexible options Creating seamless, memorable attendee experiences Dependable communication and quick responses By understanding these pain points, your digital marketing efforts can address their needs front and center.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. To help out, here are a few ways to encourage attendees to provide their feedback: 1. Onsite polls.

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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. Then there are your sponsors and exhibitors.

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Endless Events

JULY 21, 2020

And while events have always been about creating meaningful and lasting connections, our rush to find sponsors every year somewhat goes against this ideal. Big time sponsors get a general session everyone has to attend and then others get a breakout room or maybe an exhibit booth. And usually, the answer is a resounding yes!

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events. So you need new revenue streams and new opportunities for your sponsors! Podcasting can be a new place to give value to your sponsors, year-round. Seek Out Sponsors.

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