Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 3, 2020

If you want a successful experience for you and your attendees, you need the right people by your side. Technical producers are going to build out your proposals and quotes. This is the one who’s going to work as the speaker manager too, to make sure that everyone’s good to go. But who are these mysterious people?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To ensure a consistent and evolving impact for your company and attendees, we recommend developing a three-year event strategy. RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Successfully keeping brand identity as the nucleus from which things like keynote speakers, color schemes, and even food and beverages flow, is about more than monogramming napkins, or strategically placing the company’s logo on PowerPoint slides. Don’t Forget the Basics. Everything you thought you knew about event branding is true.

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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. While it’s exciting to regain the face-to-face aspect, we can’t just throw in the towel and forget about the remote attendees. What needs extra attention, however, are the remote attendees.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It’s a topic that he’s talked about in the past, from dissecting AV proposals at the AV Audit to giving useful AV audit tips to planners at Whiteboard Wednesdays. “If there’s a little bit of feedback, audio technicians can get closer to the speaker. Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

Read More: Making Meetings Green: Biophilic Design Uplifts Event Space SCP Hotels at SXSW designed a tiny tropical paradise, SCP’s (Soul Community Planet) intentional space encouraged attendees to join the community, which prompted tree planting—a signature of its “holistic hospitality.”

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Event producers find themselves under immense pressure to creatively put together new and fresh sponsorship proposals. So, here are my four fresh content ideas for sponsorship proposals. Be sure to add social media sponsorship benefits to all your sponsorship proposals. Standard packages can’t make the grade in today’s world.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The speakers shared their own definitions of wellness. The speakers all established the common understanding that meeting professionals must take care of themselves. Others—colleagues, attendees—will feed off the energy you put out. Natural light was one of the most important elements to the speakers.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

“If I had to make a prediction, I’d say there’s probably going to be some hungry hippos coming soon, as in, let’s follow up with everybody, put them on a drip campaign, and get some requests for proposals in here.” . Let’s say you have a guest ticket, VIP ticket, presenter/speaker ticket, and sponsor ticket.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Let them know what they will miss out on in terms of hotel blocks and speakers if they don’t act on a proposal right away and give a roadmap for what to expect in the months to come.”. His advice: “Give the whole picture rather than bringing decisions to a manager piecemeal.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That could help to develop more engaging sessions on the fly and even build tracks that appeal to like-minded attendees, so more organic connections can be formed. In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?” and “Did you meet anyone new?”

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

5 Tips for Engaging with First-Timers at Annual Events 24 April 2024 No matter what kind of yearly event you’re planning, every attendee matters. However, walking into an unfamiliar setting for the first time can be especially daunting — so engaging well with first-time attendees can set the tone for their entire relationship with you.

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Endless Events

APRIL 15, 2019

You can learn what you should look for and what questions you should ask, while our hosts dissect AV proposals. Bottom line is, you want to deliver the best event possible to your attendees, without completely blowing up your budget. Are the speakers perhaps a little too powerful for the size of the room?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Every event should have a clear objective to accomplish with its attendees, either some kind of result extracted from them, or a call-to-action they enact. Will it somehow raise money from the attendees? Working with a corporate event management company Write a very detailed RFP (request for proposal) What even is an RFP?

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

You might have several speakers, you might have even several rooms. If you, as a sponsor, you put in something which is interesting, which is compelling, then you will succeed” “On the other hand, you, as an event organizer if the swag bag is well composed, you can also give something to your attendees which is indeed fun.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 12, 2024

Revolutionizing Diversity with AI Imagine a corporate event where every culture is celebrated, every voice is heard, and every attendee feels included. Example: AI in Action Consider an international tech conference with attendees from various cultural backgrounds.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Discover the Future of Events Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing event planning by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and attendee engagement. Practical Applications Chatbots: AI-powered chatbots can provide real-time assistance to attendees, answering questions, providing event information, and facilitating networking.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 4, 2024

Discover how incorporating multicultural elements in corporate events can create a richer, more engaging experience for all attendees. Embracing cultural diversity in event planning fosters an environment of inclusion and belonging, making every attendee feel valued and respected.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 25, 2024

It involves being aware of and respecting the cultural differences that attendees bring to the event. Why Cultural Sensitivity Matters Cultural sensitivity ensures that all attendees feel valued and respected, regardless of their cultural background. Multilingual Staff: Employ staff who are fluent in the languages of your attendees.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Leading events such as IMEX, Dreamforce, and C2 Montréal are integrating opportunities for attendees to focus on their mental and physical health, as well as recharge. Plus, when attendees can keep up with their wellness practices, it removes a potential deterrent to attendance. At the heart of this is better communication.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! It could ruin your live streaming, attendees experience and so much more. In additional notes be sure to add in who operates power, calls the show, managers the speakers. The first panel has 4 speakers, the second panel has 4.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. While Cvent was unable to meet in-person in 2020, they’re bringing attendees back to Vegas in 2021 at the all-new Caesars Forum. NEW Sales & Catering CRM Seamlessly manage and optimize group sales performance across your entire portfolio.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Planning a successful event starts by recognizing that attendees are looking for more than an event — they’re looking for an experience. While for an event where the purpose is to educate, a key measure of success will likely be how well content translates into attendee engagement. Figure out who your potential attendees are.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. When designed and executed correctly, an event website can attract more attendees, increase engagement and participation, and ultimately lead to a more successful event.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. Your company culture might be different than of a keynote speaker.’. Finally, reinforcement post event is essential for keeping the attendees engaged after the live event is over and keep them applying what they learned.

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Social Tables

MARCH 24, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. ” In other words, think of a workshop as a small event with a main goal of providing attendees with informative value. Why do attendees need to be there? Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Nearly all the conference presentations came directly from the association’s call for proposals, Mesmer said during a presentation she made at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2024 in January. Mesmer has added new voices to the list of speakers, including young professionals who are on the rise in the industry. There were a lot of manels.”

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Consider the attendees for your event and what concept and style will be most appealing and memorable to them. This could include a stage, speakers, microphones, sound system, lighting, and other audio/visual equipment. Create a budget.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Popular event vendors and why we recommend them Vendor needs vary by event, fluctuating with event size, attendee count, budget, and other vital factors. Event stage design involves incorporating production elements into an event or presentation space to amplify the venue’s aesthetics and enhance the attendees’ experience.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Attendees Are Hungry & Afraid Of Change. “One of the things that we’ve identified over the last year and a half with all the technology advances is that remote attendees have a very short attention span – as do most adults,” says Ellis. ” Not Just Content, Attendees Have Value Too!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The deadline for is June 16.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

. After countless phone calls, emails, and written correspondences requesting sponsorship, at least one company agreed to give you the time of day to hear out your proposal. You should also have a few hard copies of your proposal that lays out the following: Event schedule. The estimated cost. Expected turnout. Make It Personal.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Negotiate payment terms.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

No problem—your Greater Lansing CVB sales manager will help distribute your RFP to local hotels and respond directly to you with availability and proposals. You’ll also find just the right speakers, with the CVB’s Certified Meeting Professionals tapping into the resources of nearby Michigan State University and its roster of experts.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By utilizing automated email campaigns, you can save a considerable amount of time and effort while reaching the maximum number of attendees. By leveraging the power of email marketing, event organizers can attract more attendees, generate more leads and revenue, and establish a long-lasting relationship with their audience.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

By following these steps, you’ll be able to consistently organize a successful event and attract more attendees in no time. Details of attendees: the number of attendees for your event will also determine the size of the venue you need. Speaker session. Without further ado, let us begin: Step 1: Define SMART Goals.

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