Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

While apps and meeting management systems have been grabbing headline and topping lists of “tech to watch,” more complete meeting automation could take those principles another step forward. This not only optimizes the workforce, but gives the added benefit of decreasing time to revenue.”. Events have a specialized audience.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association 03 January 2024 There are countless great quotes about the importance of relationships, from “No man is an island” to “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” There are many benefits of joining a professional association, but these four top our list.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? Sponsors and exhibitors can also greatly benefit from hybrid events. However, the virtual component also means some additional costs, such as live streaming and an event platform. They’ve risen from relative anonymity to stardom in 2020.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform? A virtual event platform is software that lets you host events virtually. Event Compatibility.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. DeWitt also managed her own congenital disability and then married into the military. “I I took a step back and my life became about managing their needs and requirements.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI-Powered Travel Planning and Customization Revolutionary artificial intelligence platforms elevate group travel planning to extraordinary heights. Smart Group Management Applications Cutting-edge management tools revolutionize group travel coordination.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

The best way to measure event ROI is with event platforms as they harness valuable data points and create analytics reports. However, platforms differ from one another based on pricing, features, and other functionalities. Active people in the event platform each hour. Usage rate of each event platform features.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What are the benefits of hosting the same event on two separate occasions? Event planners are moving towards the hybrid model because hybrid events have many benefits. When planned asynchronously, those benefits only deepen in their impact. Event platforms can do wonders for your event ROI. Why asynchronous events?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management. Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform using technology to create lifelike experiences for virtual attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Group travel benefits through this partnership include 10% off round-trip airfare, 20% off the best available room rate at Stein Collection properties, a $100 daily resort credit per room for food, beverages, or spa treatments, as well as complimentary room upgrades and late departures (subject to availability).

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Instead, event management companies are encouraging event professionals to reframe their approach to a multi-event strategy. Event marketers understand that their community members need to have a chance to interact with their brand year-round, and that’s where event platforms come into play. Multi-Event Marketing Strategy.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

While many will be mindful of basics like marketing and project management, few will know that they have to consider costs involving equipment, labor, and studios. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Are you charging enough for all their benefits? Event Platform. Entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read More : American Airlines Eases Pet Policy New Study Reveals Benefits of Sports and Music Tourism Collinson International has just released a report revealing the details of spending by those traveling for sports and music events, and the results are eye-opening. The user experience is seamless and flexible, benefiting business travelers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. Many virtual event management services use software to calculate the ROI and performance of an event to determine its success. For example, they allow you to reach a wider audience at a much lower cost. App Visits.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Cooperation AG manages all commercial offerings on behalf of AER e.V. The event offered infotainment on sustainability and artificial intelligence, a generational dialogue between young and experienced tourism professionals and a discussion platform on the future of flying. registered association).

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Use sponsorship platforms, such as Sponseasy , SponsorMyEvent , or SponsorPitch. Be specific in your sponsorship proposal: outline the benefits for the event sponsor. Event platforms are a great source of data insights, which you can then include in your sponsor pitch. What can you offer in return for their financial help?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Event Registration Specialists : Professionals focused on managing the registration process for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months. Li Hayes of speaker management agency Go Leeward argued here in early August that hybrid is dead. Hybrid events still present challenges, but offer unique benefits as well.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. The most successful virtual events use a platform that allows users to view TV-quality content. The core of virtual events is to create live content.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AI Event Tools Ruled The conference kicked off with announcements of new AI integrations—acquisition of Reposite AI sourcing, integration with FeedomPay for hotel reservation tokenization and a partnership with AMGiNE for automated business travel management. “AI All of these things that take time goes away.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers. It also has the added benefit of being more dependable, so technicians are able to lamp down projectors when not in use.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

It comes with a slew of benefits, including continuous audience engagement and endless branding opportunities. Modern communities live online , either on social media and communication platforms or most recently, on event platforms. In an all-virtual world, event platforms became the new venues.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The importance social media platforms play for Gen Z is made evident in the study, as 49 percent of those surveyed say they get their information from Facebook and 39 percent from official news sites. Events manager ranked as the most coveted position. Social responsibility also ranked high.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re just starting out, you can create event communities on platforms like Facebook and Slack. These platforms enable businesses to grow tight-knit communities and allow users to share content. Event platforms like Eventbrite are also popular. And you can’t host your event and community in the same place, either.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

He also noted the downside of not having the platform available in Europe, having it so tied to Instagram (you can’t delete without deleting Instagram), that it lacks identity and has a weak algorithm that shows you a lot of random posts. That would be asking for trouble the way the platform has shifted to trolls today,” she said.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These complex experiences will marry the benefits of live and digital, an inescapable new paradigm brought about by the pandemic. These include: Inventory control and management; Personal protective equipment; Worker health program; Documentation management; Waste management; Cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2022

After all, platforms like Zoom are affordable and easy to use, and just about everyone has a Zoom account. The platform had 1.3 Zoom isn’t designed for large-scale events, so opting for Zoom instead of a proper event platform won’t do you any favors. We have nothing against Zoom or other video conferencing platforms.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

Julie Hall, public relations manager for AAA, confirmed this in an email to Smart Meetings. “We Another pandemic effect of stasis was that rideshare drivers didn’t have riders—so they quit the platform and started driving for food delivery or receiving unemployment. Now riders are returning, but drivers aren’t.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And while predictions of a hybrid future don’t seem to reflect our current reality, a shift to virtual for some events can lead to a scramble for personnel who know how to manage the nuances of streaming meetings. Freelancing gives them the ability to have the best of both worlds—to manage their life and their business priorities.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups. The decision to host a hybrid event comes with some very obvious benefits,” Peltier says. The Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., 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. And what about the expense?

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

There are many benefits to using chatbots. Whether it’s a 4-day conference, a music festival with 100k attendees or 10 person leaders retreats, a chatbot will benefit your event. Chatbots Can Be Used on Many Platforms. Make sure all the platforms you use during event planning integrate well. Can Be Used At Any Size Event.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Credibility in a Competitive Market: The Value of Industry Awards 02 September 2024 In the dynamic world of Destination Management Companies (DMCs), standing out from the crowd isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity. While the visible benefits are compelling, there is real magic in the less obvious advantages.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

Matthew is the Managing Director and co-founder of Your Stand Builder , an award-winning company that “revolutionizes the way companies all around the world prepare for their exhibitions” So who better than him to teach us how to create amazing exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events? Well, not anymore!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Your audience should understand the benefits of attending. State the benefits of attending. Platforms like Braindate connect attendees based on their interests and expertise. Attendee profiles.

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