Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

How to Fix a Failure to Communicate. Also on the Texas-event agenda, a communications boot camp with two in-demand speakers. Sandra Shelton , CEO of StrengthBank, explained that there is no “new normal,” there is only “new” and stellar communication is still the cornerstone for working together productively across generations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? View Webinar on Demand: Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner 1. Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips.

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Planner Contracts Contracts Consulting 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The agency also provides activities and workshops designed to improve collaboration, effective communication and “innovative, outside-the-box strategizing.”. Event and incentive program planners can now set themselves apart with unforgettable keynotes, unique guest appearances and coveted instructional workshops.

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Booking Training B2B Government 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Planners want to offset the loss of commission cuts. Crisis Communication.

Communications 185

Communications Communications Trends Social Media 185

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

Preparation 334

Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Effective drip campaigns can help you automate personalized communication to engage potential guests, convert casual inquirers into bookings, and even rekindle relationships with past clients. These could range from completing a booking to attending a hosted event. This approach delivers unmatched benefits.

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Automation Social Media Prospect Booking 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

The term refers to maintaining year-round communication with your audience, building trust and loyalty along the way, as well as allowing you to easily get ideas and feedback from your community. Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Behind the scenes, we know that event planners are critical to each event.

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Conference Event Apps Booking Audience 260

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Billion valuation, making the events industry well positioned to make an economic impact should planners support social movements like boycotts. But should event planners boycott? . In this episode of Event Brew, the entire Brew Crew shares their thoughts on planners and organizations boycotting venues, hotels, destinations, and more.

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Planner Events Venue Organization 177

Techsytalk

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. Give planners something to work with. Comprehensive communication. The two go hand-in-hand.

Planner 167

Planner Venue Website Events 167

Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Strategic Crisis Communications .

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. Based on analytics reports, event planners can adjust their event strategy in the most optimal way to ensure higher attendee retention in the future. The Power Of Personalized Communication.

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Audience Attendee Social Media Registration 315

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

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Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

For example, they know how to deal with bad weather at events and how to build a crisis communication plan. However, according to Event Brew , many are yet to master planning disruption-proof events amidst the pandemic – or at least master the way they communicate the unavoidable uncertainty. Let’s get brewing!

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Sponsors Events Public Relations Communications 317

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. A Killer Emcee.

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Speakers Social Media Sponsors Communications 299

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

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Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Those who have survived the harsh conditions of the pandemic are fully booked and expensive. Aside from increasing their event budgets, what should event planners do?

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Event Technology Technology Technology Events 316

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability. Fifty percent of event planners opt for reusable or biodegradable items, so you can probably cut single-use items at your event. . What’s not to love? Ditch Single-Use Items.

Sustainability 334

Sustainability Virtual Events Events Vendor 334

ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How can it be communicated most effectively? And remember, to create something truly remarkable, you need more than just an event planner; you need an Event Architect a DMC. They ask essential questions: What is the message of the event? What will make this event stand out? This is where the blueprint of the event is crafted.

Events 162

Events Destination Management Logistics Certification 162

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Strategic Crisis Communications .

Trends 314

Trends Events Communications Communications 314

Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. KUDO and its partners work to create “personalized experiences and break the language barrier in meetings, business and events,” said Pia Decarsin, marketing communications manager at KUDO. Events with multiple interpreters can be daunting.

Meeting 264

Meeting Remote Platform Planner 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors.

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Vendor Events Speakers Registration 334

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

Planner 145

Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Our art scene, specifically glass, since we do have so much of it here, really gives people a view of Seattle that is so unforgettable and completely authentic to who we are as a community.” If you’re a planner interested in working some Refract events into your attendees’ experience, get in touch with the Refract team early.

Events 130

Events Attendee Planner Venue 130

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

During that time, she also advanced from the role of committee member to vice president of communications for her chapter. I read the recommended books, The Events Industry Council Manual  and the  PCMA Manual and reviewed the questions in the book before doing the readings,” she says. “I

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