Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Attendees should enjoy your event, but planning an event isn’t a pure act of kindness. If you’re planning the biggest shindig of the year, you’re busy worrying about registrations, sponsors, and catering. The issue is that some costs, like labor or third-party vendors, are tricky to calculate. Attendee surveys.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. Feature : Spatial video enables attendees to easily move in and out of conversations as if they were in person. Explore a public world here. .

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events. The dramatic increase in AV costs post-pandemic cited by planners as astronomical, ridiculous, and unreasonable has led to planners feeling trapped, with little flexibility to use outside vendors due to exclusive agreements.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. Registration. Will integration with registration content be needed? Will you need to access to basic attendee data, or will you need to create unique schedules for all attendees? Content Development.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. What will the attendee experience be? What is the purpose of your event? Who is attending?

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

And while many planners and attendees alike are more than ready to return to live events in full swing, there are a few things to consider. As easy as it is to get swept up in the joy of it all, managing attendee expectations is crucial to ensure a smooth transition back into live experiences. What is required from attendees?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. Additionally, make a point to provide your attendee personas. Vendor Qualifications.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming allows attendees to share the event with friends and co-workers who might enjoy it, which expands your reach. Instead of paying to send people to an event, which can add up with airfare, car rental, registration fees, per diem, and missed work time, companies can simply allow those people to watch a live stream of the event.

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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. Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

But never before, at least not to this extent, did they have to wonder about the chances of attendees being seriously harmed – or even dying. They’ve got registration information. But what about the vendors? And I know vendors that would do it. And I think that’s really dangerous. A Dangerous Mentality.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. Bohrer’s organization has a detailed of duty of care that is a part of the registration process, where attendees opt in and learn what Covid-related requirements there will be on site. “We

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Planners did not seem to be in synch with attendee priorities in a few areas. Marketing and promotion. percent used video. Demand for Green and Safe.

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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? Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Registration: Platform fee, service, charges, refunds, and more. 3D Worlds & Expo Halls.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The first step toward accommodating a need is asking attendees if they require any special arrangements. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

And that stress is having a direct impact, Coburn explains: “Some companies in the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors are saying there is too much risk to use different vendors, particularly in the context of GDPR, so they are starting to simplify their vendor list. Beyond the Law Itself.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. I would break it into attendee and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. A Killer Emcee.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP. Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Main Hybrid Event Budget Items. AV & Production.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Buckle up it’s going to be an exciting ride! .

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. Attendees of the Healthcare Advocate Summit are among that high-stress group, according to Melissa Paige, co-CEO of the four-year-old summit held each September.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. The short answer is “No.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“My first job was opening the mail and entering the data from the registration forms. ” “We started doing online registration in the late nineties,” says Scott. So, your attendees pay for access to that content. We were very careful to make smart choices about data and the privacy of our attendees.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees. With the technology available today, virtual events can go above and beyond what attendees expect. Value your vendor relationships.”

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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. Every attendee has specific motivations for attending any event. For example: is the registration or check-in line too long and slow-moving?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using various methods, businesses seek out attendees and exhibitors to recruit or pull them away from official negotiated hotel blocks. Unauthorized access, use and selling of data : A poacher may obtain attendee information by unauthorized use of a website or database, or they may purchase data from an unauthorized seller.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

“After investing all of that time, energy, and capital, they’re simply diluting all of that activity by redirecting their attendees and their event transactions to these third-party event platforms that, by the way, are great platforms.” With your attendees’ permission, you can reallocate it to market your next events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Event engagement, also known as audience engagement, refers to an event’s ability to hold the attention of its audience as well as promote full participation from event attendees. At an in-person lecture or conference, engaged attendees participate in discussions, interact with one another, and remain attentive throughout the event.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Then, Ill guide you through picking the right type of event, following up with attendees in a way theyll appreciate, and figuring out if all your effort was worth it. And third, it should be fun or at least add some value to the attendees. Collect attendee details for future follow-ups. Why Does Event Marketing Matter?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Attendees want to experience, not just witness, whatever the event is about. Hands-on experiences have the advantage of adding extreme value to learning, while also aiding in the stress reduction of the attendees. At their most powerful, metrics can be used in real-time to predict and fulfill your attendees’ desires.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

MCI Registration Specialist Mackenzie Ramos sees staffing as a major challenge happening now. Due to the pandemic, many events are experiencing record numbers of attendees due to the return of in-person attendance.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. However, dedicated virtual event platforms allow you and your attendees to engage with each other and the session content in more meaningful ways. . Many platforms also have chat rooms or networking features that allow attendees to connect. .

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. Event registration software and event ticketing software can simplify the registration process and streamline check-in procedures.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to co-host the event with a partner, customer, or vendor. After all, your goal is to maximize registrations. For example, creating an event on LinkedIn or advertising on Facebook are great ways to drive registrations for your virtual event. Not sure where to find event directories?

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