Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. Press play and join them!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

Hong was joined by speakers Cindy Brewer, principal of LEO Events; Natasha Ashworth, manager of sales programs and events for FedEx Services, and Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director of event solutions at Walmart. Motivating Teams, and Nurturing a Culture of Communication. Confronting the Challenges. Trust is everything.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. But the explosion of options has given rise to a new challenge: Which event management software is the best for your organization? At the end of the day, you will have to settle for an event management platform that can’t do it all.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Increasing productivity in the workplace has been a hot topic in the past few years. Should people work even less than 40 hours, thus increasing their productivity? Should people work even less than 40 hours, thus increasing their productivity? Increasing Productivity in the Workplace: Is The Four Day Work Week Worth It?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new army of mobile products that could make event professional lives easier during a live Apple Event in Cupertino, California, today. The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs MAX were the products that could have the potential to substantially impact meeting planners on the go.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. She will now work to further enhance marketing and communication efforts and partner relations. She steps into the role following Jeff Millers retirement, who served in the role for 19 years.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Enter the Event Architectwho, in fact, is the Destination Management Company (DMC)the designer, builder, and executor of unforgettable experiences. How can it be communicated most effectively? Similarly, a DMCs compensation should cover their creative vision, the detailed planning, and the management of the events execution.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It turns out that it’s the most productive season for most of them! But while some reached peak productivity in October, others are putting lots of hours in in December. Today’s Topic: Productive Season! Instead of using the word busy, let’s use the word productive. Will introduces today’s topic.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

However, balancing the need to maintain productivity while addressing mental health concerns can be challenging, especially since managers are not trained therapists. This technique allows employees to take control of their mental state in a manageable way, promoting a gradual but lasting shift towards more positive thinking.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2018

Even the best product or most innovative business plan doesn’t mean anything if there aren’t great people behind it. Whatever your company and no matter how big or small, your business will be more productive when your team is happy. Engaged workers are more productive, which increases the output and bottom line for the company.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Sam Newton Sam Newton, Louisville Tourism Newton is Louisville Tourism ’s first-ever Airport Welcome Center Manager. Most recently, he served as senior manager of operations at Frazier History Museum. Corinna Wenks Corinna Wenks, Park Hyatt Chicago Park Hyatt Chicago appoints Wenks as general manager.

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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. We manage our clients’ total budget and create change orders for any requests that exceed the original agreement.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Key Challenges for Meeting Planners: Budget constraints and cost-saving goals Finding venues or suppliers with flexible options Creating seamless, memorable attendee experiences Dependable communication and quick responses By understanding these pain points, your digital marketing efforts can address their needs front and center.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Beyond the booth, organizers can design unique experiences like product demonstrations, exclusive presentations, or branded networking events that drive engagement and amplify brand impact. Strong communication, actionable support, and collaboration are the foundations of these partnerships.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Rojas joins as assistant general manager. He brings over 25 years of experience across finance, events and facility management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Mitchell joins SCC as assistant director of event services.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. It’s been proven untrue. Nick disagrees.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Not only is it a living nightmare for all project managers, but it also negatively affects everybody else in the process: your team, your stakeholders, and your attendees. “When I worked for a production company, scope creep happened all the time. ” “We would run into it all the time,” confirms Brandt.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Establish Clear Objectives and Communicate Them Internally The foundation of a resilient event plan begins with discovering the “why” and setting clear objectives. Once you have this data, it’s also important to be able to clearly communicate outcomes to your leadership team. Read More: It’s All About Engagement!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

event production : event AV costs include all things video, audio, lighting, power, and internet. logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. In reality, event technology has been around for ages, but it traditionally mostly fell under the domain of AV and production.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well. Have a risk management plan in place for each event. Excellent communication comes into play here too. Determine how you will be communicating with them on the day.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It saves time, optimizes event management , boosts engagement, and thus makes event marketing more profitable. The Benefits Of Event Technology & Effective Communication. Technology has enabled us to communicate with virtually anybody anywhere at any time – both in our personal as well as professional lives.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Competing on product is also getting tougher and tougher, as even the most innovative companies in the world—like Uber or Snapchat—eventually get copied. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. So what’s left? The experience.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of this year will allow the 20-year-old company to raise $801 million to pay down debt and invest in product innovation. Investors in the trust include Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Hedosophia, Oaktree Capital Management L.P., and Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Before we can make these changes, we need to understand the footprint we’re leaving on the environment.What is the impact of our jobs, the events we attend, the festivals we go to, even the way we communicate with each other? Production and Purchasing. Event Production. Start with taking a hard look at your events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In addition, forming solid relationships with your venue hosts and maintaining good communication with them will benefit you if an emergency arises and you need to make changes on short notice.

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Endless Events

JULY 30, 2021

At this point, we’re well beyond that in terms of production, and audience expectations will be going through the roof. Of course, the best option is always to hire a production team. However, it’s still something we highly recommend.

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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 27, 2021

From a focus on flexibility to communication and advocacy for the local community, these go-getters grew stronger and wiser. Following, in their own words are their stories of growing more flexible, resilient advocates for their communities who are now armed with an understanding of the importance of communication and humanity.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. Ideally, there would also be an A2, stage manager and graphics op. Whichever direction you head in, both require a thorough needs assessment that goes beyond venue specs.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2022

The key to preventing the latter is to proactively manage these reviews, but the path to responding in the right way can be a bit bumpy. Designating a team to manage questions and engage with customers and their concerns quickly should become a priority if it is not already. Do Realize. That’s the first step. Don’t be Remiss.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

So we have compiled our favorite meeting planner tips and few tricks to help you manage your time by using some classic event management shortcuts. These include using the right on-site event management system, discovering the perfect venue, and making sure your goals tie in with your attendees’ goals.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

But meeting professionals are still tasked with designing the level of screening required and communicating expectations appropriately. Following is a case study of how health verification was used and tips for managing expectations effectively. A Healthy Bubble. It takes a village.”.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Three members of the Endless team have also kept him company: Keaton Watson, Director of Sales and Operations, Karmen Jericevic, Sales Development Manager, and Sonja Hayden, the Director of Content. And don’t forget – if you’re looking for an event management partner, we are just one click away.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. As Kara Gladish from Socio pointed out in an #EventIcons episode about virtual event production , gamification can also be used to streamline communication. Attendee communication. A virtual venue.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. Olpin is general manager for Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2019

You can skip just about any other part of a meeting—a venue, a meal, even a speaker and still be productive, but if there isn’t relevant content, then it isn’t a meeting.”. De Groot points to a government meeting he recently produced for a group that was struggling with management of information and communication technology.

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