Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. Try these six audience engagement techniques at your next event. Have you ever been to one of those events that bore you out of your mind? The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. Why else we work in event planning?

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

Over the course of these 70 pages, you’ll be able to find information pertaining to engagement, sponsorships, entertainment, budgeting, and more. Armed with this virtual event guide, you won’t feel the need to search for anything related to the topic in the near future. Chapter 2: Budget & Pricing Strategy.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Themes provoke future recall of the event. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

The number of hours and people attending the event can significantly drive up the costs, as well as how much content will have to be produced to fill out the days. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Event Platform.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s not the AV company who says, “Hey, here’s a speaker, good luck. Yeah, you need this speaker and I’ll set it up for you,” and you have no idea how it works. You want someone who’s going to educate you through the entire process” The Impact of Better Virtual Events. Figure it out.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Event Planning Across Industries. One of the wonders of being an event planner is that you’re never stuck within a single “industry” You may choose to specialize not just in a field but in a sphere of your choosing. The entertainment and sports industry, for example, make heavy use of events.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The early stages of event planning are often the ones that require the most collaboration. Everyone involved in the project needs to get together and brainstorm the most important aspects of the event. Vibe Interactive Whiteboard & Virtual Events. Brainstorming, Ideation & More.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience. Hybrid event studios are perfect for product launches, educational and entertaining sessions, marketing purposes, times of uncertainty, and much more!

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. Invite Franchisees to Share Content.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Our guide will take you through your event goals, your potential audience, your budget, and the planned content of your event. It also gives you time to consider the accessibility, entertainment and lodgings of your audience. Our Best Tips to Finding Engaging Conference Speakers. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

The good news is if you’ve planned in-person and virtual events in the past, then you have the necessary knowledge to make a hybrid event work. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

The planning can begin up to a year in advance. How do you find the right speakers? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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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. Be it virtual, hybrid, or live, event planning is exhausting. But coming up with a post-event strategy is something we highly encourage you to do. Event video storage can make all of these wishes come true!

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Your staff are part of the event planning just as much as you are. Aside from staff, you should also encourage anyone else involved in the event to do the same. This includes sponsors, speakers, and entertainers. It’s in their own interest to push the event. Get Your Staff to Do the Same.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners. Planning Immersive Experiences for Experiential Learning.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 20, 2019

With big cities such as London, New York, and others hosting corporate events every month, event planners need to find new approaches to ensure attendees are engaged and entertained. Also, the presentations need to be engaging, entertaining and based on the event. Have more entertainment and less talk.

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Endless Events

JULY 31, 2020

While I could go on and on about how great my sister looked and how happy she and her new husband were, I am here to talk about events. From an event planning perspective, my sister did a great job thinking about all the ways people can stay safe. Additional articles and resources: 11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Event planning is both an art and a science. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Do you aim to educate, entertain, or perhaps raise funds?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out. Smaller auditoriums with as few as 40 seats are ideal for breakout sessions and more intimate discussions.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 1, 2017

For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. Planning an event in a vacuum could result in misaligned expectations and worse, make it difficult to deliver on a high-quality event. What’s the Planning Timeline?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. Either way, New Zealand is the nexus of entertainment, culture and nature. The Shire = New Zealand. Auckland City, New Zealand. Are you a true Hobbit fan at heart? of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

Time for a Brain Shift Dr. Romie Romila Mushtaq , who spoke the two sentences that kicked off this story, is a triple board-certified brain doctor, award-winning speaker and chief wellness officer with Evolution Hospitality and an expert in calming the busy brain. What would a Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala be without entertainment?

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Engagement, production, training speakers , entertainment, and offering sponsorship opportunities within this scope are all aspects of a hybrid event that should be at the forefront of planning. Networking For Hybrid Events: Bridging The Gap. And even beyond the aspect of networking!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. MeetingPlay is an event platform that offers flexible navigation.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

What time do you want the event to end? Refer to your event planning timeline when planning for your conference breakout sessions. Engaging Speakers. Additionally, it’s important to find people to facilitate the session that are entertaining and knowledgeable on the topic. How far apart are the rooms?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining. The post Event Planning Apps: Top 30 Apps for Event Planners appeared first on The Social Tables Blog.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

On Jackson is a downtown Phoenix event venue that used to be a warehouse. On Jackson. In 2015, it has been completely renovated. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage.

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Techsytalk

MAY 30, 2019

Not only is that not an entertaining way to share information, unfortunately, it can also be a great way to put an audience to sleep. All event planners know the importance of drawing the attention of an audience using compelling information.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested.

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