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. There were a few things that were revolutionary in terms of virtual events during the pandemic, first of all because we couldn’t go anywhere.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events? Giveaway Bags.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. How does building trust online differ from building trust at face-to-face events?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Music For Virtual Events: A Success Story. Virtual event rehearsals , of course.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Zoom isn’t designed for large-scale events, so opting for Zoom instead of a proper event platform won’t do you any favors. Let’s look at why video conferencing platforms like Zoom aren’t a fit for virtual and hybrid events and why quality virtual events require a paid platform. Advanced Analytics.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events. To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Promote the Event on Several Channels.

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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. Hybrid Events. It’s a win/win,” she says.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2022

Events – be they virtual, hybrid, or in-person – are an integral step in building your online community. And what better way to get some ideas going than by looking at some amazing online community examples with great events? It hosts virtual events, roundtables, webinars, etc. For £17.99

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

Networking: The Future Is Now: Networking For Hybrid Events. ? Speaking of hybrid events, if you want more tips and tricks on how to better integrate virtual event aspects into people’s daily lives, check out our Virtual Event/Life Balance Webinar! Everything was virtual, virtual, virtual.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

Now that virtual events are the talk of the town , it’s time to consider a virtual emcee. Especially because one of the biggest concerns with virtual events is audience engagement. So considering a virtual emcee is definitely something you want to do. Helping Speakers In Virtual Events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. So, where do you start?

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Why asynchronous events?

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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

AUGUST 24, 2020

And it seems as if almost every event that’s happening online at the moment has some form of a new feature, some form of new interactivity that’s getting ever closer to all the big advantages we know about physical events. Where maybe we do have VR headsets and we could interact face to face or online.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Sustainability benefits the environment, of course, but it should benefit your brand, too!

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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. “We were giving a lot of credit to in-person events in the past and the amount of connections that were truly made. Is that a good ROI?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As someone who is heavily involved in the technology side of the events industry, Scott has a lot to teach us about our approach to virtual and what we should be looking out for when it comes to choosing the right technology. And what I mean by that is Cvent has actually been doing a lot of virtual events for years.

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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. Active people in the event platform each hour.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Bizzabo Chief Marketing officer Alon Alroy predicted steady growth of virtual events. One hill for event planners to climb during the pandemic was trying to engage online attendees in a way that avoided the FOMO (fear of missing out) of being a digital participant. It turns out, the answer is somewhere in the middle.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Events and communications professionals were forced to innovate under the immense pressure of the pandemic. Companies around the world successfully adapted their operations to produce ever-improving hybrid and online events that made sure people could continue to connect as restrictions came into force.

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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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After the event, they put all their content online on demand. 3 EVENT MARKETING STRATEGY TYPES. There’s no one marketing strategy to fit all events. But based on the most recent marketing and event trends , we can categorize them into three broad types: Singular annual event strategy. Multi-event strategy.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

A dedicated online agenda, offering virtual participants features that wouldn’t be available to in-person attendees, can be elevated through a screen. Polls and surveys can be conducted easily online with the results displayed to both audiences. “It makes them feel like they’re part of the process,” Si says.

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Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Creators had no choice but to pivot to online event production with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these events appear to be here to stay even as local restrictions lift. Virtual events offer many benefits for creators and attendees.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2021

She believes that virtual fatigue existed well before the pandemic. A lot of online experiences still feel like you’re just watching a recording.” But when talking about virtual versus in-person, costs and benefits differ. ” Audience Engagement Combats Virtual Fatigue. . It’s super awkward.

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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. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Account for accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest challenges during a livestreamed event is making sure the content you’re producing stays relevant to your audience. If it isn’t relevant and intriguing, your audience will tune out, especially in the online environment. Often, event professionals choose a blended approach. Engagement.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 5, 2024

Good news: Event gamification — or incorporating game-like elements such as points, leaderboards, and rewards into events — can be a compelling solution to this challenge. If you’re interested in increasing engagement at your next virtual event, gamification may be just what the doctor ordered. Here’s how to get started.

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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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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. Modern communities live online , either on social media and communication platforms or most recently, on event platforms.

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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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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. As important as it is to find speakers , it’s only the first step in event speaker management. Enhance your in-person events.

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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. Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

It’s just taking the stuff that we knew from our in-person events about good production and applying them to online events,” he explained. Making the tech for online events easily portable and keeping the production value high—that’s an area of current growth for the industry, Krueger explained.

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