Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. It’s a topic that he’s talked about in the past, from dissecting AV proposals at the AV Audit to giving useful AV audit tips to planners at Whiteboard Wednesdays.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Built as a central hub for everything from real-time data and reporting to personalized communications, the tool aims to make the travel management process more efficient for both travelers and managers. The proposed destination will be the first of its kind in the U.K. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

The emphasis was on real-world solutions through Cvent’s Attendee Hub that enables digital engagement before, during and after the in-person live event and integrates the content for virtual and post-event audiences. Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know. An Enhanced Event Marketing and Management Heart.

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

5 Tips for Engaging with First-Timers at Annual Events 24 April 2024 No matter what kind of yearly event you’re planning, every attendee matters. This event planning checklist will help you exceed expectations with your first-time attendees. Communicate well from the first moment. Provide resources.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Built as a central hub for everything from real-time data and reporting to personalized communications, the tool aims to make the travel management process more efficient for both travelers and managers. The proposed destination will be the first of its kind in the U.K. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

We hear it repeatedly: business is back, events are happening, Zoom fatigue is real…but the reality is, events are not only happening, they’re happening safely. Events are back with new perspectives and tools, and they are shaping up to be better than ever. And in turn, that comfort produces engagement.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. What is the purpose of your event? What type of event is it? Event tech tools are going to help you solve those problems and challenges.” Ease of use: Is the event tech software intuitive?

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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? How can they replicate this?

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

How A Destination Management Company Will Help Your Corporate Event A destination management company (DMC) can help you create a memorable and seamless experience for your guests. All Relevant Hotel Information When planning a corporate event, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is choosing a hotel for your guests.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion. The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. Indiana Convention Center Proposed Expansion.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

Read More : Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform Dubber’s ultimate focus is on the important moments in meetings while filtering out the nitty-gritty. “I It can be unitized by planners in the form of chatbots to analyze what an attendee is saying and determine what they are trying to communicate.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. In states with proposed legislation, he suggested a different approach. Sharing your voice can be effective,” he said.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2023

Refresh your events with purposeful design and messaging Two of the buzziest industry events showcasing forward-thinking ideas today are CES and SXSW. Cause-related marketing at events isn’t new. It’s also a good point for event planners—by walking the talk, you set the tone for everyone to join in.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Tell a Story.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Learn to negotiate event AV. It’s tricky. First in, first served!

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Traveler's Q

JULY 25, 2024

Discover the Key to Successful International Events In today’s globalized world, corporate events are no longer confined to a single location or culture. To create truly impactful and inclusive events, it’s essential to expand your horizons and embrace cultural diversity.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

The importance of visuals in your event Expand on the introduction Include at least one stat about visual memory processing in humans Choose the right venue ● What will you be showcasing at your event? Merchandise that reflects what people will be doing at the event? Some kind of software? Some kind of physical technology? ●

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

What is corporate event planning? A corporate event is more than merely a meeting. Planning a company’s event is not easy, often requiring a multitude of factors from marketing to safety. Every event should have a clear purpose with an end result a company would like to achieve for or with every person who attends.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Wondering how to plan an event? You start with just a vision and a budget, then you turn it into an event full of guests and moving parts. Depending on the type of event, tons of details are going to vary. Here we’ve rounded up those steps, along with plenty of tried and true tips for planning an event. Good luck!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And with record-breaking inflation, it’s no surprise many event professionals are forced to navigate tighter budgets with rising costs. So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget? You need to take one step back and say, why are we doing this event? What’s the purpose?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2025

Last fall, when students participated in an educational competition during the X-Culture International Business Symposium, they were tasked with coming up with ideas for a challenge that will sound all too familiar to event organizers: prove the economic, social and cultural impact a major event can bring to a city.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

What are team-building events? Team-building events or even singular exercises are critical for building the unity and cohesion team members have in a productive culture. Why are corporate team-building events necessary? What can team-building events accomplish for the relationships between the people involved?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

In this week’s episode of Event Brew, we’re going down the rabbit hole of event terms. And the events industry just so happens to have more than enough to go around! This is why today we’re tackling the topic of event terms head-first. Event Terms: What’s Your Favorite? So like 30 PAX.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The setting of your event plays a crucial role in creating a luxurious atmosphere. Choosing the right venue is essential to establishing the desired mood and making your event memorable. Picking the Right Place The location sets the tone for your event, and finding the perfect spot is key.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 12, 2024

As summer approaches, event planners and corporate teams are gearing up for the season’s festivities, from vibrant corporate retreats to lively community gatherings. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into event planning is revolutionizing how these celebrations are conceived, planned, and executed.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Will is joined by a brand new host: the fabulous and inquisitive Karmen Jericevic , AKA the Event Opportunity Creator at Endless Events. As she constantly talks directly to event planners, she knows exactly how they think, what they want to know, and what their main pain points are. A Journey From Theater To Events.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Keep reading to discover what an event planning mission statement is.

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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?

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020. Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Everyone at this stage is concerned with being associated with a “spreader event”. Full destination spotlight video.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. Do your homework, run speed tests, and make sure you are the only event using it.

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Endless Events

JUNE 9, 2022

In-person events might be back, but some things in the events industry are not going back to how things used to be before the pandemic. It’s a relatively new phenomenon in the industry, but now that the Event Brew team got a taste of it, they refuse to go back. Event Brew Loves Online Supplier Relationships.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 8, 2023

Event design can make or break an event, and its importance cannot be overstated. Effective event design enhances the overall experience for attendees and can even increase engagement, encourage more social interaction, and ultimately elevate the brand experience.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. First, decide on a primary goal for the event. Sell more of your products/services during the event.

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