Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Virtual Events. Regardless of what happens with live events, “ virtual events are here to stay,” according to Steve Gottlieb, CEO of event software provider Shindig. The cost savings are just too compelling, and online events are less disruptive. We’re agnostic about the format,” he notes.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Sustainability benefits the environment, of course, but it should benefit your brand, too!

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2021

And we’ve been out there dishing out tons of content about successfully pivoting and producing virtual events. And by things, we obviously mean events! The three examples below were some of the best 2020 virtual events we saw. Let alone become one of the best 2020 virtual events!

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2021

As event planners were thrust into the throes of virtual events in early 2020, confusion and fear were the first things to settle in. And now that it seems as if the worst of the pandemic is behind us, everything shifts radically once more for the events industry. Global Events & International Event Planning.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. Feed your event planning into your existing marketing calendar. To find event sponsors, you must start your search ASAP.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. 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.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2021

But no such thing is possible when it comes to virtual networking, which is why this is one of the biggest virtual event concerns that event planners deal with. “In virtual networking, that’s really easy to accomplish. Great virtual speaker gear can go a long way. Is that a good ROI?

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

Event planners are often too busy with the actual event to even worry about what will happen next. Be it virtual, hybrid, or live, event planning is exhausting. But coming up with a post-event strategy is something we highly encourage you to do. The pros of event video storage don’t end here.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fresh off of the steep learning curve that was virtual, planners must now brace for the challenges presented by hybrid. These complex experiences will marry the benefits of live and digital, an inescapable new paradigm brought about by the pandemic. Answering Hybrid Needs. And this has a lot of implications for our industry.

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Stova

JANUARY 14, 2021

The year 2020 turned the meetings and events industry on its head, with lingering changes here to stay. It’s no surprise that the pandemic catapulted virtual events into the stratosphere. These online gatherings once served as a good-enough-for-now solution to the unfortunate alternative of canceling in-person events completely.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

We’ve outlined 77 event KPIs and divided them into eight major groups: general and attendee event KPIs , financial event KPIs , marketing KPIs , audience engagement KPIs , presenter KPIs , sponsorship and tradeshow KPIs , event networking KPIs , community KPIs. Happy planning! Financial Event KPIs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Rise of Virtual Alternatives The pandemic propelled the world into the digital age faster than anyone could have predicted. As face-to-face meetings became challenging, virtual conferences and webinars became the norm. Even as physical conferences return, the convenience and lower cost of virtual events continue to appeal to many.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

And as outlined above, feedback helps immensely when building your event marketing strategy. Additionally, you can host webinars, virtual events, and giveaways or create ambassador programs tailored to their wants, needs, and interests. BUILDING AN EVENT MARKETING STRATEGY . Understand Your Event.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Generally, this can include being conscious of the food you eat or the items you buy and making more sustainable choices to benefit the environment (e.g., Events won’t become more sustainable on their own. Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. Parallel , a partner platform that works in tandem with Bluewater as one, unified support for entirely virtual events, says it isn’t about “[replacing] real-world events,” but extending them.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Others have benefitted from a fresh approach as exemplified by today’s announcement that Zoom Ventures and others are investing in the remote-first startup twine. Read more about mergers and acquisitions in the event tech world. I think the pendulum will end where virtual events are a bigger part of the pie than before Covid.”.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Promote the Event on Several Channels. The first step to planning a successful virtual event is to create a solid marketing plan. Your audience should understand that it’s a real event you’re planning, not just another webinar resembling a conference call. . State the benefits of attending.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Regardless of the format—virtual, in-person or hybrid—each brings important value to audiences. Equally, sophisticated virtual event platforms can create an environment where communication can be most effective among all levels of stakeholders.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As an event organizer, your job is to bridge that gap by designing a virtual networking experience thats seamless, interactive, and truly meaningful for attendees. Smart strategy: Use AI-powered analytics tools to gain deeper insights into attendee behavior and preferences, helping you improve future virtual events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

In turn, such experiences boost event ROI and help marketers achieve their goals. . The Benefits Of Experiential Event Marketing. The benefits of experiential event marketing highly resemble the benefits of event marketing itself. Have Event Staff Support Your Event Concept.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person. You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. The benefits of hybrid events.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 19, 2024

Here’s how you can leverage this exciting digital frontier to create unforgettable virtual summer events. The Rise of the Metaverse in Event Planning The metaverse concept has quickly gained traction, becoming a significant player in the event planning industry. What exactly is the metaverse?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Event planners have three main areas of opportunity to engage with event attendees to ensure overall success: Before, during, and after an event. Pre-event engagement. This stage, like the other two, is a vital part of the event planning process. Post-event engagement. Maximize event communications.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

While virtual events are certainly not brand new and have been around for quite some time, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused the surge of popularity of virtual events. What is a Virtual Event? Zoom) is a good example of a virtual meeting. Why Host a Virtual Event?

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

There’s been a lot of talk in the events industry about the community model. It comes with a slew of benefits, including continuous audience engagement and endless branding opportunities. The events industry space has witnessed a major advancement in event technology solutions throughout the pandemic.

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Stova

JANUARY 7, 2021

When it comes to hosting an event, however, you can have it both ways. Say hello to the hybrid event. We've all heard the saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

While event planning can be a very fun and exciting activity, it can also be (very) challenging at times. With the right set of event planning software solutions under your belt, you can streamline the event planning process so you can focus on delivering the best possible experience for your attendees.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. What Is a Hybrid Event? In-Person Event: Still The Best Experience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2021

In 2008, he launched his very own event planning business, RSVP with Will. William briefly tackles the key issues of the entire industry suddenly moving into the virtual space, such as monetization and engagement strategies for virtual events. ” Implementing Diversity In Events: Think Outside The Box!

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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