Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. Even as simple as telling our webinar speakers, okay, you have to turn your camera on.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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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. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

Endless Events

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Since the Brew Crew never shies away from giving their perspective on current events, they decided to talk about social networks: the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s not the first time that the charismatic foursome talked about social media , and it’s probably not the last time either. Are social networks dying?

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Social Network Networking Social Media Media 311

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Facilitating easier communication. having 50% more social media impressions than your previous event). Access is the admittance to offers like an invitation to a post-event party or one-on-one time with a speaker. PURPOSE: Engage attendees and build social media presence. Generating high-quality experiences.

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Attendee Social Media Event Apps Sponsors 310

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the Director of Events for the Social Media Examiner , Phil was also faced with a brand new set of challenges once the pandemic hit. As we mentioned above, the folks at Social Media Examiner aren’t new to this virtual event space. “We had a speaker who spoke for us two years in a row.

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Virtual Events Speakers Events Social Media 348

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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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Check social media platforms to see what your attendees like most about your event. Event platforms can track which speakers and sessions your attendees liked the most and which ones didn’t resonate. For example, you can show the best social media posts , write a whitepaper about the event, or offer sessions on-demand.

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Audience Attendee Social Media Registration 315

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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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Your speakers, your agenda, everything like that. Communication Aspect. And that’s the communication that they get. Social Media. Leading up to the conference, you communicate with people via social. So one of the best things that you can do is giving your sponsors shout outs on social media.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Social Media Events 290

Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Adding captions to videos and using hashtags with capital letters on each word are two ways event marketers can make their social media accessible to everyone. When Abbie Vance, PCMA EMEA’s new community and events manager, started working on the social-media toolkit for Convening EMEA , Sept.

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Social Media Media Platform Audience 98

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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Speakers Social Media Audience Events 240

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Some compete for awards, some enjoy competing, while others appreciate social recognition and socializing. Among the most popular game formats are contests with points systems and leaderboards, scavenger hunts, and social media activity. Promote Attendee Communication With Icebreakers. Gamification Ideas.

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Platform Sponsors Social Media Events 317

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Selecting speakers, sessions, and topics. 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. Engaging with audience and media. Monitoring and posting to social media, including creating an event hashtag.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Find Speakers. The speakers are one of the most important parts of the show. Ask your speakers and influencers to post on their social channels about your event. Also, send out all press releases to media outlets to spread awareness of your event.

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Virtual Events Event Planning Speakers Events 340

Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

No, this is a full-scale virtual event, with incredible speakers, talented entertainers, valuable resources, Q&A sessions, exhibitions, and more. With the right speakers and the best team behind them, speaking sessions can be as entertaining and valuable as the ones everyone is used to. Harness The Power Of The Online Landscape.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Social Media Events 279

Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 3: Don’t Email Gen Z Email blasts and newsletters were once king of the communication castle. Based on research done by HubSpot and Brandwatch, 57% percent of Gen Z attendees discover new things through social media, followed by 46% through YouTube ads and 42% searching the internet. Save everything else for online.

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Benefits Meeting B2B Social Media 264

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

While the featured speaker at your conference may only be on stage for 40, 60 or 90 minutes, as a meeting professional, you are most likely “on stage” throughout the entire conference. C for Communication. Good communication starts with listening. But good communication requires good listening. Because ….

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Communications Communications Speakers Social Media 207

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Do you want to promote your event through social media influencers and Instagram stories ? Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Create emergency & crisis communication plans.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Lead with Understanding: Coach and speaker Vera Jones shared the secrets for empathetic leadership. Just as passing a ball isn’t successful if the person doesn’t catch it, telling a person something isn’t communicating unless the person can understand it. Empathy is our superpower,” she said. Use it to love them and lead them.”

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

And are you being tactful enough in your communication? They can bend their corner of social media to their will, and when that coincides with yours, you can reach more people and stand out in your niche. Are you getting personal enough in your marketing techniques? What are you going to do when your AV breaks down?

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Audience Registration Social Media Events 263

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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Sponsors Speakers Attendee Virtual Events 105

Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Make sure it is communicated on all marketing material, from the website to sign up emails and also provide a timely reminder as they’re entering the event. But, when it comes to communicating, nothing tops face-to-face interaction. Why is face-to-face communication superior? Which types of events should you do this for?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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Speakers Planner Audience Booking 101

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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Virtual Events Affiliate Events Speakers 292

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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Next, Will turns our attention to year-round engagement that isn’t “community” based. How do we communicate with our attendees when they’re not at events?” He finds that attendees communicate through channels not directly affiliated with the event. They have social media channels where they post messages.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

They also greatly improve communication allowing attendees to get information 24/7 instantly and i n a world of instant gratification, the ability to immediately assist is what really cements chatbots as a new wave of communication in event support. Chatbots Can Be Used on Many Platforms. Hybrid Events Work With Any Budget.

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Trends Automation Events Technology 314

Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2018

The room controls everything, from security to health, to data gathering and communications. They need to engage audiences in two-way communication. Drive Engagement through Social Walls. Social media is the absolute melting pot of our times. It’s a place where information reigns supreme. Click To Tweet.

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Social Media Incentives Audience Events 198

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. If your event date needs to be pushed back, or your event needs to be canceled entirely, there are even more factors at play, from minimizing financial losses to communicating with attendees.

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Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

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? You most likely already have a website, an email list and are set up on social media platforms so leverage that!

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Sustainability Trends Events Social Media 288

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

MARCH 9, 2018

After all, you need the skills of a Cirque de Soleil performer to handle venues, schedules, suppliers, and social media all at the same time! Communication is also bound to see a shift, and the role of speakers and influencers will increase. Every meeting planner we know is a great juggler.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. Social media. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? Here are some activities you can do to keep people in the loop: Share post-event content on social media.

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Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This guide leads you through the process, from understanding what your event and company goals are up to communicating with the many stakeholders of the event. By gamifying the survey experience and utilizing social media, you can do just that. Need an event budget template? Often, that’s also the most difficult part.

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