Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Event platforms took the events industry by the storm. He says: down with third-party event platforms! He says: down with third-party event platforms! Event platforms unquestionably satisfy event planners’ needs, but are they really the only way to go forward? Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events. 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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Technology should reflect the needs of specific audiences. Can the use of technology be measured with ROI?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic.

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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. In-person Makes a Comeback.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? When built upon innovative event technology solutions , they can drive more value for stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Sponsors and exhibitors can also greatly benefit from hybrid events. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

JULY 8, 2019

All rise for this week’s Event Tech Podcast on event app platforms! When we’re talking about event app platforms, there are always two sides of the debate. Should you go for the “master platform”? So hopefully, today we’ll be able to shed some extra light on the subject of event app platforms.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. The best way to measure event ROI is with event platforms as they harness valuable data points and create analytics reports. Meetings scheduled in an app/platform.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! “I’ve always seen a divide between the technology companies,” says Nick. ” Nick agrees.

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. “SMS is an old technology that is coming back. ” SMS: Effective Event Notifications.

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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. New CEO Eric Lochner, who was previously president and CEO of Steele Compliance Solutions, saw the combination as a benefit for meeting professionals looking for seamless solutions. “We

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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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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

AUGUST 31, 2021

And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”. Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

We are seeing giant leaps forward in technology. However, this bleeding edge technology in AI is not quite ready for mainstream use yet. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. There are many benefits to using chatbots. Assistive technology.

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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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ITA Group

AUGUST 5, 2021

Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform. A robust rebate technology platform can simplify how you collect, process and report on the rebate claims submitted by your customers. The ideal solution combines a highly configurable platform that allows for customization with an expert team of strategists.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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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 technology adoption was extraordinary.” The most successful virtual events use a platform that allows users to view TV-quality content.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to experts building the next generation of virtual meeting platforms to find out how the technology is changing to fit these new requirements and what predicted consolidation and continued layoffs may mean for meeting professionals. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Truth is, a digital experience can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $300,000, and even reach seven figures depending on several aspects, from the technology employed to how much labor is necessary to get things going. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Event Platform. How many sessions?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. 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. 3 EVENT MARKETING STRATEGY TYPES.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And this week, the adventure continues – with a little spin on the approach to virtual and the role of technology. And as everyone has seen, there’s a lot of technology out there right now. So we had some visibility into how people were using our technology. We’ve always lagged a little bit.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Meeting automation is potentially positioning itself as the next technology to shake up the planning game. Argon calls this category meeting automation platforms (MAPs), pointing to the growing desire from companies for streamlined and hassle-free analytics, scheduling and digital integration. How much value are events producing?”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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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.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2019

Event Live Streaming: The Technology Side. Obviously, if we’re dealing with live streaming, we’re dealing with technology. What platform will it be in?”, ” Event Live Streaming: Platforms. When considering your remote audience, “you need to have a platform that allows them to engage.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

“Or other technologies have been developed very, very quickly throughout these last six months or so. We’ve got new technologies coming out there, new, innovative ways of approaching this. So they might have an online platform supplier speaking to them, submitting a proposal to them saying, we can do this.

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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. Integrating Emerging Technology. Vaibhav Jain is founder and CEO of the virtual and hybrid event technology company Hubilo.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The crux of merging VR media and technology with the event and hospitality industries is in their shared inclination and motivation to effect experiences. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Planners Step into Another Space. And what about the expense?

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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. Technology Creates New Staff Roles. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies. Flexible Schedules.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. Michele Dobnikar has 30 years of experience in the technology industry and is president of GlobalMeet.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2021

While it’s hard to equate the feeling of an in-person experience to that of a digital one, there’s no denying the many benefits of virtual events. Emerging technologies and the desire for financial growth all point towards a single, inescapable route. Global Events & International Event Planning.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to event technology , it’s becoming increasingly easier to measure event KPIs and prove success. Use sponsorship platforms, such as Sponseasy , SponsorMyEvent , or SponsorPitch. Be specific in your sponsorship proposal: outline the benefits for the event sponsor. Communication is key.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2021

By harnessing the power of bleeding-edge tech like 3D technology and combining it with state-of-the-art production, gamification, and special effects, the team took it upon themselves to create a three-dimensional virtual island with 8 stages, featuring artists like Katy Perry and David Guetta. Source: Salesforce.

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