Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. Team Communication.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Not only did the hotel rely on its trusted network of vendors from around the region, but dedicated team members who reside in areas far beyond the impacted boil water zone, in some instances an hour away, picked-up cases of water and brought it back to the hotel.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Read More : Elevate the ‘Video’ in Your Event Video Production Strategy Communicate your needs and goals clearly and consider adding an AV representative to your next conference call, as that person can likely bring an important perspective to your planning process.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How can it be communicated most effectively? Like an architect coordinating with contractors and engineers, the DMC sources vendors, manages budgets, and ensures that all moving parts come together smoothly and effectively. They ask essential questions: What is the message of the event? What will make this event stand out?

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. If you fail to communicate changes in your event whether it’s the schedule, event location or something else this can lead to surprise costs for event labor, equipment and more. Always communicate with every person involved.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance? 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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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. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. She suggested utilizing free trial periods and asking vendors to build out your event as a sample.

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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. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

They need to know the strategies, evacuation procedures and communication methods that come from overseeing such a large volume of people. It’s vital you use the right vendors when planning a safe event so that you know the equipment, but also the setup is up to scratch. Excellent communication comes into play here too.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you and your teammates are busy setting up, testing equipment and greeting vendors for your event, frequent and open communication is critical. During the event itself, communication only becomes more important. Here, we’ve compiled 5 useful apps for clear and efficient communication.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Be sure to get the details of their server and speed before you finalize your vendor deal. Find a Vendor. Your strategy and remote audience will help determine what kind of live stream vendor you need. Venue internet service.

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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. It is a critical role in making the experience memorable.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From selecting the right vendors to managing on-site operations, every detail plays a vital role in delivering a smooth and impactful conference. 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.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2019

An effective promotional campaign driven by a rock-solid marketing communications strategy helps make this connection. The Make-Up of Marketing Communications. So what does marketing communications entail, exactly? Just keep them in mind as you read on and learn how to create your own marketing communications strategy.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about. Also, if you’re taking steps to be socially sound and helping the community by collaborating with local vendors, let that be known too. Let your potential guests know it.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Additional considerations should be given to the number of attendees, crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, traffic management, emergency evacuation, and vendor management. Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants. What is the potential of each risk? How will the plan be tested and reviewed?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Capturing the content produced at an event and leveraging for ongoing communication was one of the marketing strategies being stressed in many of the sessions. Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know. An Enhanced Event Marketing and Management Heart.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Other vendors probably looked at the event the week before, but we were talking to everybody involved in the event, over-communicating. ” Better Event Technology Labor Coming Through.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

Those are different types of vendors,” says Brandt. “If you have vendors that are looking for targeting, online is great. “Being targeted and using the rest of your conference to help target and to help funnel toward those vendors is a huge thing.” You can qualify those leads before they even hit you.”

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability. For example, HubSpot Inbound gave every vendor an identical booth with their name printed on top. This practice evened the playing field for vendors, who didn’t have to worry about competing for attendee interest. . Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, either.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Are they responsive communicators?

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2018

She suggests formally communicating those requests to vendors and then following up with the requesters during the event to make adjustments before it is too late. Recognizing the Unthinking Reactions.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Additionally, let your client know what will happen next.

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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. Highlight Local Connections: Showcase partnerships with local, sustainable vendors and community initiatives that enhance your property’s environmental story.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Before the storm hits, it’s advisable to communicate with attendees, vendors and speakers. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can. Having a plan B (C, or even D) will surely work in your favor.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2023

The executive worked with companies on everything from corporate social responsibility to external communications and was at a conference in Atlanta when she realized that the meeting professional’s role required making a basket of decisions around everything from where to eat and drink to what vendors to source and what gifts to give. “I

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2025

Hope Valentine Hope Valentine, president, CSI DMC and 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader Award Winner : Planners often underestimate DMCs, viewing them as logistical vendors rather than strategic partners. Own the moment and communicate clearly and quickly -do not hide the issue. De-brief, learn and move on.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT suggested focusing on building internal team relationships at off-sites and within off-site programming, and having an active company communication channel that markets travel programming effectively. Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Being named a preferred vendor for overnight accommodations can really boost your bottom line. The post Event-ful Travel: 5 Winning Ways to Get Event-Goer Heads in Beds appeared first on Dana Communications. and, of course, the event organizers themselves. Search Me Now let’s check in with the eventgoers themselves.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

Offer flexible shuttle service between nearby airports and your resort or hotel – whether through an on-property fleet or third-party vendor. appeared first on Dana Communications. Solutions you can deliver: An effortless last leg. Unfrazzle flyers. Contact Lynn Kaniper today at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The two organizations have come together to make The Show as eco-friendly as possible, adhering to Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, through which the company has joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative, along with its vendor partners and colleagues.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2019

This can mean there’s a separate vendor that we don’t have access to, but it’s still an expense. If you have a quote with missing items, check with your vendor, and make sure they have a logistical plan to move equipment from one room to the other. All in all, the most important thing is communication.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. So, we recommend that all AV vendors make their quotes 100% inclusive of all of the costs so you, the client, can see the real cost of the event.

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