Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

Benefits 264

Benefits Meeting B2B Social Media 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace.

Meeting 246

Meeting Platform Vendor Networking 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2021

In a world where TikTok reigns, audiences simply don’t have the interest or bandwidth to stick with you for your 60-minute state of the union address. Instead, your opportunity is to figure out how to use, and embed the right tools of engagement to keep your audience riveted, attentive, curious and ready for more. Jason Thomson.

Audience 354

Audience Communications Communications Virtual Events 354

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

Audience 306

Audience Virtual Events Events Communications 306

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Those stressful last-minute gyrations were just one of the issues addressed in Smart Meetings ’ latest webinar, “ Vital Lessons from Covid-era Medical Meetings ,” led by Kara Ferguson, meeting planner for American Society of Anesthesiologists , and Katie Bohrer, CEO of event design company Onwardly. Protocols Communication.

Meeting 246

Meeting Contracts Contracts Vendor 246

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.

Events 246

Events Speakers Technology Technology 246

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Enhanced virtual audience engagement. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms.

Platform 348

Platform Benefits Virtual Events Registration 348

Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Attendees could share the sessions or talk about how they are adjusting their programs with other meeting professionals through the app.

Meeting 264

Meeting Vendor Platform Proposal 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a Livestorm survey conducted in 2021 , 68 percent of respondents reported increased use of video conferencing in the past 12 months, in everything from internal meetings to conferences and tradeshows. Poll responses can also help event speakers tailor their content to better fit and engage the audience.

Online 264

Online Meeting Attendee Speakers 264

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. One take-away for supervisors was the importance of “meeting employees where they’re at.” something magic happens.

Meeting 242

Meeting Sponsors B2B Sustainability 242

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

Planner 233

Planner Meeting Regulations Insurance 233

Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

As such, they’re the dominant audience at corporate events and conferences. The Benefits Of Event Technology & Effective Communication. Technology has enabled us to communicate with virtually anybody anywhere at any time – both in our personal as well as professional lives. The Security Benefits Of Event Technology.

Event Technology 317

Event Technology Benefits Technology Technology 317

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Not only do they talk about this particular event platform’s solutions, but they also nerd out about data analytics, virtual audience engagement strategies, and the ROI of virtual events. Designing Virtual Audience Engagement. ” Stephanie gladly expands on the ways she promotes virtual audience engagement.

Platform 317

Platform Management Virtual Events Meeting 317

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.

Registration 264

Registration Meeting Proposal Trade Show 264

Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

Meeting 264

Meeting Platform Remote Planner 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. The answer is to understand both your in-person and virtual audiences while creating powerful experiences for both.

Production 291

Production Marketing Marketing Sponsors 291

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

Moreover, attendance rates for online sessions can be low: Registrants are less likely to show up, as they may get pulled into meetings or simply forget to add events to their calendar. Here are eight tips from the team at video communication company Livestorm to ensure your event delivers engagement.

Online 328

Online Attendee Speakers Social Media 328

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. Who is the target audience? Listen to the entire webinar here. What is the purpose of your event?

Vendor 246

Vendor Meeting Planner Events 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Just because we can meet in person, doesn’t mean that is the only solution. Given all the technology and our experience and understanding of the virtual space, why would our meetings and events ever remain the same? Hybrid meetings incorporating virtual tools are here to stay for some powerful reasons. Reasons to Hybrid.

Registration 306

Registration Platform Attendee Audience 306

Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Are you able to keep your audience’s private information secure before, during, and after the event? For many in the industry, connecting with audiences is something that happens only when an event is about to launch. Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Online security is an important aspect of events.

Conference 260

Conference Event Apps Booking Audience 260

Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

Whether you are live streaming your event to a virtual audience or taping your event to provide attendees who did not attend in-person a chance to invest in the content. With the onset of the pandemic, organizers were forced to move quickly to online events and discovered they were reaching brand new audiences.

Event Planning 317

Event Planning Contracts Contracts Communications 317

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. We’re inspired by social organizations rallying communities through events that spread messages for a better future.

Organization 288

Organization Audience Preparation Planner 288

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to convention sponsorship. For many years, it involved brands shelling out dollars for exposure at conventions that catered to their target audiences. Start your dialogue with decision makers through more personal communication, either at networking events or via social media.

Proposal 254

Proposal Advertising Sponsors Social Media 254

Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

Meeting 264

Meeting Planner Technology Technology 264

Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

Meeting 236

Meeting Social Media Incentives Planner 236

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

For example, event sessions that are too long can be draining or exhausting for their audiences. In both instances, there’s a high chance that franchisees will walk away feeling talked at rather than communicated with. Pre-event communication, the event itself, post-event communications, and follow-up surveys should all be impactful.

Rehearsal 263

Rehearsal Speakers Audience Communications 263

Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season.

Platform 246

Platform Meeting Virtual Events Remote 246

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

event design : signage, swag, event layout, meeting room design, exhibit floor design, and other event creative ingredients. logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. marketing efforts : reach your audience through ads, social media, and email marketing.

Technology 334

Technology Technology Event Technology Virtual Events 334

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. Make audience input easy. Consider the wants and needs of your audience and use your event platform to easily share accessible content that will truly excite them.

Social Media 246

Social Media Remote Online Audience 246

The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

On 12 March 2021, I hosted a virtual session at ITB Berlin together with Elina Jutelyte, Founder of the Freelance Business Community and Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru. According to Heidi, ‘When we meet someone face to face, there’s that instant feeling. That’s what’s important to communicate.’.

Online 277

Online Communications Communications Sponsors 277

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Meeting profs are driven by a desire to create a memorable experience for their attendees. With the return of in-person events and new technologies developed for hybrid and remote platforms, meeting professionals have more opportunities than ever to engage and excite attendees. Keep your Audience Engaged. Use a Consistent Theme.

Entertainment 278

Entertainment Events Hospitality Audience 278

Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going. Not All Audiences Are the Same. The necessity of hybrid meetings brought many things to light.

Events 279

Events Communications Communications Regulations 279

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. Every time you communicate with customers is an opportunity to create an experience, yet most of the time this critical aspect is ignored or just phoned in. Make It Shareable. For more information. .

Speakers 299

Speakers Social Media Sponsors Communications 299

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. When pre-planning, buyers often have the option of in-house or outside AV.

Contracts 246

Contracts Contracts Rehearsal Vendor 246

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

. “Another big shift is the shift from the synchronous moment-in-time event experience to a much bigger focus on the extended experience , whether that’s hybrid , virtual experience, or community model. ” And last but not least, virtual audience engagement. How do our events meet those?

Event Planning 347

Event Planning Virtual Events Events Audience 347

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

MEASURING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT. Attendee tracking software can help you measure various audience engagement KPIs. Incentivize your audience to participate in surveys by gamifying attendance tracking. Your audience can also collect CEUs in a virtual setting, making learning accessible for more people.

Benefits 303

Benefits Attendee Registration Audience 303

Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Here’s what you’ll find: Will’s journey from starting a DJ company as a high school student to being a CEO of one of the most influential event management companies, a candid conversation about audience engagement as one of the event profs’ biggest pain points: are smartphones the enemies or friends of engagement?

Events 317

Events Audience Social Media Planner 317