Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. And what will you do to keep your sponsors happy? Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors . Virtual Sponsors. In-person events often have sponsors signage posted throughout the event, hosting cocktail parties or other activations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. Advances in personalization and data analytics help planners tailor experiences and deliver meaningful content like never before.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Event planners should have somebody available to them 24/7. And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. The success of their event depends on it!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. That should be the guide for determining the experience as a planner. What is the experience you would prefer as an attendee?

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

According to Will, event planners’ biggest nightmare is that platforms aren’t exempt from Murphy’s law. “I always tell planners that have been stuck with the same platform for awhile that it’s totally worth trying and figuring out what are your goals for your event. ” Personalization Is Key!

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

However, most planners have a tendency to just stick to prominent social networks like Facebook and Twitter. The other method is a sponsored update, which is the more effective of the two because you can target the ads to a specific demographic by filtering results based on factors like industry, job title, location, etc.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

“Live webinars in addition to the summits where we do three hours of education, we now teach the majority of all of our certificate sessions online. Whether they can’t afford the time out of the office, they want bite-sized one-hour education, something that they could listen to while they’re driving.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Some 180 education sessions throughout the week will keep you up to date on 10 hot-topic tracks, including technology, personal development, sustainability, research and trends. IMEXrun on Wednesday, sponsored by LVCVA, and Caesars Forum Walking Challenge by Heka Health can help you get a healthy start. Smart Monday. Checklist Please.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

Event planners are often too busy with the actual event to even worry about what will happen next. Video has always been a powerful marketing device for event planners, but now that pretty much every event session takes place in this format, planners should spend some extra time considering how much value can be extracted from it.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Whether event planners intentionally design them or not, attendees will have had an experience at an event. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

As meeting planners, you have the opportunity to not only educate and entertain, but to create a moment of experience that becomes part of attendees’ very selves. I have made enough money to be successful, but also enough mistakes to be educational. That is how we solve problems, but too many people are afraid to discuss money.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? We’ll talk more about ROI in a minute, but first let’s answer planners’ top questions about hybrid events. This is the question planners ask me the most.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. The parent gets the education they need, while the family enjoys what they want. — As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice, she brings a unique perspective to the events industry.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

He’s all about building meaningful relationships and event planners staying in full control of their events. Event platforms unquestionably satisfy event planners’ needs, but are they really the only way to go forward? Press play and find out! Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Professional meetings are critical to the success of other industries like manufacturing, education and healthcare, bringing together decision makers across the public and private sectors,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association. Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. SM How can planners use Galaxy Theatres Grandscape to create a standout experience for their guests? SM How customizable is the experience?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. Promoting the DMO’s DEI strategies and the POPS mission with business-to-business networking is a tangible way to work towards progress in the future.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When it came to challenges facing event planners, we asked: “What’s the biggest change you’ve seen since you started working in our industry?”. In Social Tables’ latest trend report, 35% of planners we surveyed told us that the arrival of event technology has made the most noticeable impact on the industry. Less Money from Sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate. To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Following are some tips from a veteran planner on writing the perfect event recap. Who to thank—event sponsors and employers. She writes educational and business articles for blogs and magazines like PhDKingdom. In fact, the best time to publish this report is within 48 hours of the event ending. Take Notes. The location.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

And even though planners have been avidly consuming educational content on the topic, there are still misconceptions going around. Just as planners are changing up how they bring people together, we, as a production company, are mixing up how we capture and deliver content. Exhibitor/sponsors onboarding materials .

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

If you get that live engagement, it makes your sponsors happy and you can get more sponsored dollars. Now, we have years of catch-up in terms of education. “They have to figure out what they really can do well, and then pitch that to the right planners who can help them get it to the next level.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s no surprise why many large events require various large sponsors. Ultimately, educate yourself before you make a decision for your event. This process is typically set up by the Event Planner and communicated to everyone on the team. It states the event planner must approve any last-minute requests before it is implemented.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California. So, when we are creating an event, especially for event planners, we have to appeal to both their professional and personal journeys. We’re all a bit spoiled. The activities were all part of that and more.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings. Meeting Types.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

This will help you make the right decisions, especially in a field that is relatively new to event planners. Be educated, ask questions, and look for the best possible deal. Finally, send thank you notes to sponsors, speakers, donors, media, and partners. Start with ideation, and let your mind run free. Conclusions.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2020

But now that planners had time to learn the ins and outs of virtual audience engagement , there’s no excuse to fall short. Lack of options obviously isn’t an issue, and you can adjust them according to the goal of your event, by aligning with the sponsors, and, of course, depending on budget – more on this later.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. By promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, trade shows can help to educate attendees and inspire them to make more sustainable choices in their own lives.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, which sponsored this year’s awards praised the international reach of the programs honored.

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Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2020

Now that virtual and hybrid events are part of the new normal, planners must learn how to make the most of it. And these are also great for sponsors. Imagine a sponsor being able to have a captive small audience to talk about either their product or their experience. Let’s talk about education and workshops.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Moorland created the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) that later sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926. ABHM presents a tremendous opportunity for planners seeking to provide their attendees with an enlightening and educational experience. Woodson and minister Jesse E.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rather than being disheartened by these challenges, we’ve chosen to initiate a dialogue and educate our clients. RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

As our most loyal listeners know, Will and Brandt love to make educated guesses about the events industry. “Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. Can you believe it? It’s 2022! I think that’s fascinating.

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