Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000. The Clayton House.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Who would have known that 2020 would go down as one of the most influential years- if not the most influential year- for virtual events in history? Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here at Endless, we’re always looking for cool and innovative ways to improve events. Planning An Event Has Never Easier. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a series of challenges to the events industry. The early stages of event planning are often the ones that require the most collaboration. The Endless Verdict.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. This will give you a base to go off and empower you to make the best decisions for your event. – What is the tone of this event?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Michael is the CEO of Event Hub.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s time to take some notes and learn how to plan better virtual events! So as we all know, the events industry is witnessing a major shift. And many planners are looking to turn their in-person events into virtual events. This is why this week’s Event Brew is all about how to plan better virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). To pull off the biggest nSight event to date, TSEC worked closely with nCino to turn their vision into a reality. Webb continued, “Every one of our events went flawlessly.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As an event professional you probably feel like you’ve spent more quality time with your event budget than you have your loved ones during the last two years. Here are my top 5 tips to effectively managing my budgets in the current event landscape. Melissa Park. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for 2020. 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. INBOUND is an event that excels at this.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Few industries were more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the events industry. 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. The Best Speakers.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. Different technologies can enhance the event experience for your clients and vendors in many ways, both big and small.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Endless Events

APRIL 20, 2020

Late last week news broke that there will probably be no events until 2021. And of course, this is big news for the events industry. So, what will no events until 2021 mean for the industry? Will virtual events be the solution? Can event profs harness this new wave to stay afloat?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for? The result?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Spring and summer are prime seasons for outdoor events. As the days grow longer and the weather invites gatherings in the open air, outdoor meeting and event spaces present a golden opportunity for hotels to boost revenue. A mix of day and evening shots can showcase your flexibility for any kind of event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B. Lawrence Market, Danforth, and Queen Street.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities. Technology, a perpetual driver, has pushed the events industry into a new era of web and mobile. paid to event workers in salary. Click To Tweet.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC 08 November 2023 Planning an event from afar can be difficult. A DMC can help you plan and execute events with excellence — but it’s important to hire the right team. Before you dive into event specifics, it’s important to learn about your potential event partner.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Analog Events tries to make sure set pieces, like this one at Olaplex’s Bond Shaper launch party at NYA Studios, are designed with reuse in mind. Kaye told Convene that he came from the PR marketing world with his foot in the “entertainment sphere” — think premieres, brand and product launches.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms. They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. This frees up budget for other impactful elements, like an unforgettable closing night’s entertainment.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The year 2020 has established itself as the year of the pivot in the events industry. Since then, countless #EventIcons guests were brought on the podcast to talk about how they turned their in-person events into virtual ones and the importance of their community in these trying times. From In-Person Events To Virtual Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. How many comp rooms are available?

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

When putting together a major event, communication is key. One area where communication can fail, especially for clients, is understanding the difference between event management and event planning. There are a wide variety of job titles and descriptions inside the event industry. No big event happens without a plan.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? Why should event planners really care?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

It will also give you an understanding of what you require from the venue for your event. Conducting an initial brainstorm with the events team can determine this important factor which will ultimately guide all future decisions. Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. And that’s exactly where the Sustainable Event Awards come in. And you might know Adam as the co-founder and editor of the event industry’s global online magazine, Event Industry News.

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Endless Events

APRIL 29, 2020

There’s no time like the present to learn about event live streaming. Now that planners everywhere are jumping on the virtual event bandwagon , live streaming is one of the buzzwords that have been jumping around. But considering the current state of events, many have turned to live streaming all over the world.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Learn More: ASAE Annual 23 Focused on Purpose On the last night of ASAE, the closing celebration heads down to the Flats East Bank Entertainment District. Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. At The 9 , beneath the Cleveland Trust Rotunda on E. 25th Street.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Concessions, meaning discounting to secure the business, are often seen in contractual percentages off F&B retail pricing or hosted events, but retail pricing has to fluctuate in order for the operators to meet their food/beverage cost targets [margin]. Cost of product and changes in commodity pricing have impacted food pricing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We thought a good way to mark the month would be to ask Jacquelyn Denise Reid, area event planning manager with Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel and Eliza Jane Hotel; president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary award winner , how she marks designated Black History Month.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Because of that, Paige was intrigued by an invitation she received from Caesars Entertainment to come to Las Vegas in June 2024 for the company’s inaugural Global Wellness Summit. However, Paige’s message to potential sponsors is this: “Everybody who participated in a wellness component at our 2024 event said they wanted to do more next year.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Events serve an important business purpose. Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. Event Ideas for Themes. You may intuitively think that a customized event theme is costly.

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