Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read More : Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis When hotels do respond, they often omit information in their proposals and contracts that had been discussed, information that is critical in the buyer’s decision-making process. When they went hybrid, they increased their audience to 15,000.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

” Reevaluating the events industry, Nick proposes a better question. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin. “Let’s ask what’s something positive that came out of the changes this year ,” proposes Dustin.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. Although the in-person events model worked for decades,” Giberti proposes “it is time for an industry transformation – and not just until in-person attendance comes back.”. Plus visitors and speakers want a different way to engage with the event.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. Do you need to account for company or sponsor logos? Will attendees need an opportunity to interact with sponsors? This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

However, when it comes down to sponsors and exhibitors, the name of the game is hardly the same. So they might have an online platform supplier speaking to them, submitting a proposal to them saying, we can do this. So they’re just being guided by what the supplier has put in the proposal. Well, not anymore!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

One trend Brandt noticed at that event was that companies were more likely to identify their target audience than in the last decade. Let’s say you have a guest ticket, VIP ticket, presenter/speaker ticket, and sponsor ticket. We Were Right: Specialization is Here . We covered the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event back in July.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

As producers of events across the world, we have a front-row seat on how brands are bringing their marketing strategies and purpose-driven initiatives to life and witnessed how these two are capturing hearts and minds of audiences, capitalizing on evolving trends and inventing new ways to connect.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. The result was a forced fit that significantly detracted from the guest experience, likely falling short of the corporate sponsor’s expectations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Along with the ~316,000 tickets the November event sold , there were also other visitation stats to consider: the influx of Las Vegas visitors excited to be a part of the weekend with no direct connection to the race, as well as F1 mechanics, engineers, sponsors and caterers, all of whom have free time around the race.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

For small events where you know your audience, putting together and reaching a guest list can be simple. The larger and more complex the audience, the more helpful it can be to bucket potential attendees into personas based on commonalities. In most cases, the details of the proposal aren’t set in stone.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Will it have sponsors? Take into consideration who will be attending (your target audience), as well as how difficult or not it will be to get them to attend in whatever ways that are respective to them How much will it cost for them to attend? Will your event be self-funded? Will it somehow raise money from the attendees?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. If you can, speak to a few members of your target audience to double-check that the concept you’ve come up with is as exciting and engaging as you want it to be.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 16, 2022

Yet, it’s no secret that attracting new sponsors for virtual events can be easier said than done. Proving a virtual event’s value to potential sponsors can be easier said than done, and making the right impression to prospective new sponsors for your event is crucial (and challenging).

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience. With event technology, it is now possible to host virtual events, conferences, and trade shows, and reach a larger audience globally.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When executed correctly, event branding can help to establish a powerful connection between your brand and your target audience, building credibility and increasing brand recognition. Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors.

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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. Second trend is hybrid, where part of the audience attends in person, and the other half attends remotely. According to Ralph, ‘You want the audience anticipating the event that’s coming up. Opportunity for sales kick-offs.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Attracting many attendees to an event won’t really bring too much value if they aren’t a good fit for the event, your business, and your sponsors. The better you understand your target audience, the better you can plan and host an event they deem as valuable. ? Better-quality attendees. What are their pain points?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Are you doing any sort of audience response systems, any sort of Q and A systems, that sort of stuff? This should be an opportunity that you sell to your sponsors. Well, this allows it to turn into a lead gen opportunity for that sponsor as well, to collect email addresses. Are you gonna be doing live stream over it?

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Educating your target audience about something. Based on this preliminary plan, you should also estimate the required budget and create an internal proposal to secure buy-in from your organization’s leadership (if any). You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. Increase brand awareness.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As we fully embrace the era of hybrid events, business models are changing to reflect the evolving needs of customers, sponsors, and event attendees. Although the foundations remain familiar, organizers are now tailoring their approach to suit events with digital and in-person audiences sharing equitable, simultaneous experiences.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, it enables organizers to communicate effectively with their audience and provide a seamless event experience. By prioritizing a mobile-friendly event website, organizers can improve their event’s online presence and reach a wider audience. This is where the power of great website layout comes into play.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

So, how do you find the right sponsors for your event? Instead of blindly targeting everyone and anyone who could be potential sponsors, it’s important to focus your time and resources well by targeting only those with a high likelihood of sponsoring the types of events you are currently doing.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. With the rise of virtual conferences and the influx of in-person events, one thing is sure: growth and scalability will rely on event sponsors. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, no matter how perfectly you might have organized it, if you don’t promote it well enough, you might end up having an empty audience. Email marketing is one of the best ways to promote your event because it can directly reach your target audience with personalized messages.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Your goal should be to create a name that’s catchy and in line with your target audience. ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Determine who your target audience is (e.g., ☐ Set audience goals for attendees. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine an appropriate event length.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Therefore, it is crucial to invest time and resources in creating a well-designed and informative event website that resonates with your target audience. The website enables event planners to reach a broader audience from different geographical locations, boosting their chances of success.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

Through effective event branding, companies can communicate their values, mission, and vision to their target audience while providing them with an immersive experience that resonates with their brand. This is because it highlights your brand identity and assists in creating an emotional connection with your target audience.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Identify Your Target Audience Another very important factor to consider early is to define and understand who your target attendees are. You can define your target audience based on your event’s purposes and objectives, or the other way around: identify the event’s objectives based on your target audience.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

They are crucial for reaching a broader audience and maximizing event attendance. On the other hand, you could be planning an event focused on knowledge sharing, such as product masterclasses, where the main aim is to educate and empower your audience. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Clarify Your Audience Many event planners tend to fall into the ego trap of thinking that success for their event is determined by what they want to feature. To do this, organizers should research their target audience, using surveys and interviews to gain deeper insights about what appeals to them and how they would like to be engaged.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Will the event require sponsors? caterer, decorator, entertainment) Landing sponsors Paying venue and vendor deposits Booking speakers and special guests Beginning/end of ticket sales Final guest count due date Color-code a team calendar or design a dry-erase to-do list to create a visual planning guide. How much will they cost?

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Thanks to the widespread use of social media, today’s influencers do the same thing but with a much wider audience. Brands like hotel companies recognize this potential and attempt to create partnerships with influencers who share a similar target audience. The Role Of An Influencer. The Power Behind An Influencer/Brand Partnership.

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Promotion Booking Social Media Audience 88

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Yet in an era of tightening budgets, securing sponsors is harder than ever. 7 Reasons Companies Benefit From Sponsoring an Event To increase event sponsorship ROI, events teams need to be able to sell potential sponsors on the benefits of event sponsorship. With that in mind, let’s examine why organizations sponsor events.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

This push is a large part of the reason that 96% of the Social Tables audience believe events are expected to be more personalized than ever. From the proposal through setup, personalization needs to be at the heart of how you communicate, negotiate, and create a meetings product. Your sponsors may just want to cover the costs for you.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Audience Engagement The meeting and event industry is constantly changing as improvements in technology make it easier for planners to engage with attendees. Is foot traffic to a platinum sponsor light trending down? Speakers can also plan their talk around the interests of the audience.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

Many events focus heavily on speakers presenting information to a passive audience. The first step in designing for synthesis is to know the key messages you want the audience to walk away with. Whether it’s a well-known industry leader or a celebrity speaker, are they tracking their ideas back to the audience’s challenges?

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Audience Analysis: Understand the demographics, interests, and preferences of the target audience to tailor the conference content and experience accordingly. Content Creation: Develop a compelling agenda with relevant topics, engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities for audience participation. to its expenses.

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