Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

With technological tools like computer programs and equipment more readily available at a fraction of the cost than they were decades ago, you have more presentations and events looking and sounding like a multi-million dollar Vegas show. There are a million ways to present a message. You can use all the newest and brightest tools.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. Always communicate with every person involved. Clear communication and understanding will go a long way to prevent any hiccups. #4.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. Every time you communicate with customers is an opportunity to create an experience, yet most of the time this critical aspect is ignored or just phoned in. Make It Shareable.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. The industry is at the beginning of evaluating all the touchpoints from marketing and communications to the registration forms from an empathetic eye.

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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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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Read More : The Overlooked RFP Asks That Could Save The Planet Effective event planning is built on the pillars of clear leadership, efficient communication, budget awareness, timely initiation of plans, and strict adherence to deadlines. These are presented to the client for approval, ensuring clarity and avoiding confusion post-event.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. . One of the biggest issues for a presenter trying to view comments is having to either look at a downstage monitor or hold an iPad in your arm. Communication and Networking. asks Will. “AR

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Read More : Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying Given SFI’s priority is focused toward sustainability , Loews Atlanta wanted to ensure, even during a water boil advisory, that the conference’s attendees would remain committed to sustainability.

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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. For example, if you are selling or presenting a product through a barcode, you can have the entire product in a physical room—even virtually.

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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. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day. Alongside common translation tools, the team often used Teams to quickly clarify any ambiguities. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Research over the past 10 years from various groups show that personalized marketing communications receive higher open rates and higher click-through rates than generic messages. Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Start your dialogue with decision makers through more personal communication, either at networking events or via social media. Once a proposal is requested, use email to present a tailored pitch that addresses everything you’ve discussed. More : How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you were unable to join in person, fear not—we’ve curated the top takeaways from the presentation for you to take into consideration when planning your next meeting or event. 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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM How closely do you work with planners in crafting the experience?

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. But now that you’re presenting from a different location than everybody else, you’re in charge of your own background. 3 Do Your Research.

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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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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. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Attendee communication. Another benefit of event platforms is easier attendee communication.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Is it important for attendees to be able to communicate 1:1? How will attendees ask questions during presentations? It more or less allows attendees to show up and watch a presentation with very little interaction. With virtual events how you present your content has greater options than in-person events.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Communicate fully and truthfully with your guests before, during and after the disaster. It is vital that the severity of the disaster is presented clearly and honestly. Dana Communications has journeyed with countless world-class brands and destinations through good times and bad. Now, the state is booming in tourism, with 114.6

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

In both instances, there’s a high chance that franchisees will walk away feeling talked at rather than communicated with. Pre-event communication, the event itself, post-event communications, and follow-up surveys should all be impactful. Schedule Presentation Rehearsals. And that means making every contact count.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Communication Aspect. And that’s the communication that they get. Leading up to the conference, you communicate with people via social. So here’s a simple one, presenters, sponsored content. But when it comes to your conference, there are presenters within those sponsors that do incredible things.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 17, 2023

As an award-winning TV journalist, she was last an anchor and reporter in Chicago before segueing to a career in professional presentation coaching. Pender Communications is an executive and media communications consulting company. Contrary to public opinion, presentation jitters can be a good thing.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 28, 2022

As marketers, our job is to design a program that contains a balanced blend of communications tools to gain awareness and drive—ideally—measurable results. Customers can familiarize themselves faster by listening to a brand demonstrate or share their product, and it also helps put themselves squarely in the shoes of the presenter.

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Marketing Marketing Social Media Manufacturing 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Real-Time Apps: Even more planners switched from paper to digital communication at events in 2018 by ditching the printed program and adopting apps that offer dynamic agendas, easy discovery and communication between attendees and social media hook-ups. Projection Mapping: Spatial augmented reality can bring your vision to 3-D life.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

We try to identify that and then match up the proper onboarding and training and get them through to that guest community communication stage.” Conversation & Presentation Mode. Remo has two parts: the conversation mode and the presentation mode. ” Presentation Mode. What are you trying to achieve?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2018

With so many employees working remotely or on flexible schedules, it’s common for employees to work by themselves or only communicate with people via phone or email. Develops Communication and Collaboration. Many team building exercises are designed specifically to facilitate teamwork and communication. Encourage Teamwork.

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Communications Communications Events Production 282

Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Repurpose valuable event content, present it to your attendees, and get them excited all over again after the event. The Power Of Personalized Communication. Personalization is key when it comes to attendee communication. Overall, these assets all increase retention rates for your events. Attendee Retention: Key Takeaways.

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Audience Attendee Social Media Registration 315

MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Herbert, founder, publisher and EIC of Black Meetings and Tourism; and Harvey Grotsky, president, CEO, publisher and EIC of Coastal Communications for their longstanding service to the meeting and event industry. Top honors went to trade press industry giants Laurel Herman, president and CEO of Worth International Media; Solomon J.

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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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Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The two people on this committee can bounce ideas off of each other, get a second opinion from one another, and easily communicate with the team lead and other committees. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. Creative Committee.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

So if you’re trying to bring in a remote presenter or somebody is having mic problems, chances are by the time you get the person down there, whatever it was that needed to be fixed at that moment has passed. I wound up being the one guy: the live stream person, helping people get their microphones set up, running all the presentations.”

Events 348

Events Registration Event Apps Production 348

Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

So in addition to managing presenters and tech checks, now I’m the video guy, the VMAX operator. But what I was theoretically brought in on was to help design the show, help guide them in forming their agenda, and working with presenters to make sure that they look and sound their best.”

Events 315

Events Proposal Communications Communications 315

Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A few possibilities for virtual event planners to provide networking opportunities for attendees include: Live chat tools alongside a session (part of the platform), where attendees can ask questions to the presenter and engage with each other. Dedicated messaging channels on third-party sites/services (Slack, etc.), How to Spread the Word.

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Virtual Events Attendee Social Media Speakers 279

Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

As vice president of communications, Smith will draw on his over two decades of experience in strategic communications and corporate affairs to lead the organization’s global communications strategy, enhance its brand and extend its reach and impact across the tourism industry.

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Advertising Social Media Hospitality Communications 246

Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This transition presents unique opportunities for inland destinations to capitalize on changing traveler preferences. Stichtenoth emphasized that successful destination marketing requires communicating experiences and feelings that resonate with potential visitors.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Heres what you need to focus on: Vendor Management: Select reliable vendors for catering, audiovisual equipment, and other conference management services, and establish clear communication channels. Have a flexible contingency plan, communicate promptly with attendees and speakers, and use technology to disseminate updates efficiently.

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