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. If you communicate your vision in as detailed a way as possible, your AV vendor should be able to provide you with exactly what you need.

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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. Communications should also be strongly secured, and two-factor authentication (preferably using a physical token) is strongly encouraged.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Because everyone involved in the experience – you, the attendees, the speakers, the entertainment – will be attending the event remotely. Communicate! Your speakers will be the ones commanding the room.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. When she was young, she knew art wouldn’t necessarily offer her a lucrative career.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

“We are organizers of events, but as you’re talking to your speakers, you’re looking for speakers who understand this principle that you, as the speaker are not the guru. “We had a speaker who spoke for us two years in a row. And he was one of our top-rated speakers the first year.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

If your room is exceptionally large the back row might need “delayed” speakers to provide additional sound. For example, if you have a surprise musical performance taking place let your AV company know so they can suggest the best speakers possible for the experience. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. Sustainable knowledge transfer and expert binding : AER entered into mostly long-term relationships with speakers and experts. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By the end of the piece, you’ll learn the questions you can ask using audience engagement software that will help you gather honest opinions from attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers — and how you can use that data to measure success, identify areas of improvement, and ultimately enhance your overall event strategy.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. Over 80 students fill positions in marketing, communications, PR, legal, finance, administration, content, brands and so on and work on this event almost full time and voluntarily, for which they receive study credits.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Create your event budget.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And if there’s any skill that you need to perfect, it’s communication and writing. “What is the most creative way you have seen a speaker or a facilitator integrating audience engagement? “Similarly, speakers need to be storytellers. “Sometimes speakers are trying to jam everything in. .”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

To account for the diversity of habits, personalities and wants, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) put together a list of the most common “personas” and provided suggestions on how to make every type of attendee feel comfortable, included, engaged and prepared during your event. In-person Events. Main Takeaways.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

How will food preparation work? It’s funneling all your content, communication, and it’s the primary tool to figure out your ROI. Maybe your speakers want to take part in the event all the way from their respective countries – why don’t you try reaching out to those local audiences as well? Technology.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

And because they are viewed on screen, your nonverbal communication is just as important as the message you prepare. But as his research shows, spoken words, tone, and body language account for 7%, 38%, and 55% of what we’re communicating to other people. Consistent, engaged eye contact is essential to communicating.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? Create a thriving online community. Onsite polls.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees. 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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

This will include things like speaker fees, entertainment fees, event platforms , the technical and production costs, and so on. Let’s say you did your research and found that the average price for a five-hour course on crisis communication is $350. A great way to get a benchmark is to see how these online courses are priced.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms are not just a communication tool, they also represent infinite space. Instead, they can host a community throughout the year , which in turn boosts engagement levels , consistently exposes captive audiences to sponsors, and more. Event platforms come with data analytics and prepare reports.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Speaker X, Speaker Y, and Speaker Z will conduct sessions in the Main Room, Room #2, and Room #3. Timeline, Budget & Communication. Additionally, make sure you specify a communication plan or meeting plan. The meeting room is private and dedicated to our most important stakeholders. Once a month?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

What happens to the event should the keynote speaker fall ill, if someone collapses with chest pain, there is an outbreak of food poisoning, coats and bags are stolen from the coat check, or a group of demonstrators arrive? Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Get in touch with anyone the change affects, from venues to vendors to speakers.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. Allow virtual speakers to take the stage. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? Of course, we already do this by live-streaming to screens, but now we’re looking at virtual speakers with 3D visualization.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. Vicki Lester, head of intermediary marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, echoed the importance of frank communication. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

Communication is also bound to see a shift, and the role of speakers and influencers will increase. The challenge right now is to find a way to better streamline and integrate these different technologies, as well as to help companies prepare and use them properly. But that’s not the only thing on the horizon.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During the registration process, ask people what they expect or want to get out of their attendance; allow audience members to submit questions to speakers in real-time using question boxes or chat functions; use feedback tools to capture audience input at various points during and after the event. Make post-event outreach a priority.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. 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. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Virtual Events Speakers Rehearsal Management 98

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I gained so many insights from working with Meryl Evans in preparation for her Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Demystifying Accessibility: How to Make Sure Your Events and Experiences are Inclusive and Inviting.” Meryl is a marketing and accessibility specialist and trainer and professional speaker who is deaf.

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Social Media Preparation Communications Communications 144

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Because if something goes wrong, you want to make sure they are able to communicate with their loved ones. There is so much more to learn from Lori, check out her certificate course it is packed with six hours of information to have you prepared, Emergency Preparedness for Meetings & Events. Crisis Communications For Events.

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Communications Communications Certification Events 199

Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 16, 2021

They quickly became overwhelmed with the additional planning, execution, and branding involved with a virtual event, and they literally ran out of time to train the lifeblood of the conference – their virtual speakers, and panelists. When they called us in a panic to help them train over eighty virtual speakers, our team was ready.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Doesn’t hurt to ask, but similar to asking for a discount, be prepared to offer something in return. These can make it easier for speakers to manage their time and give a more effective presentation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Being a speaker, there’s always a long story. How did you make the transition to private life, to being a speaker, and how did catching bad guys help you move into managing risk for meeting planners? Next, communicate with the venue about their emergency procedures. And one thing I always emphasize is communication.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

A live stream can also be enticing for speakers because it allows them to reach a larger group of people. Be prepared to deal with people who are frustrated their internet can’t handle the live stream. If all you want to do is put a camera in the corner and show what the speaker is saying, doing it yourself can definitely work.

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