Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Speaker Power. The post Survival Guide for a Productive IMEX Experience appeared first on Smart Meetings. Smart Monday. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Time for another exciting episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays – and this time, we’re talking production schedule and show flow. Especially when the paperwork is similar, like a production schedule and show flow. Production Schedule And Show Flow: What Is The Difference? But it also has all of your production goings-on.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Determine Your AV And Production Needs. Virtual events have their own set of AV and production needs that have to be met. This is a good time to go after the best Virtual Event Production company that is already familiar with the game and can walk you through the details.

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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. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Everybody stop whatever they’re doing – we’re playing corporate AV and event production bingo! As always, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are here to entertain and educate you. And what better way to do so than with corporate AV and event production bingo? Moving on to the next round of event production bingo!

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

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. And simultaneously, the production aspects pertaining to virtual events will also require attention – the platform, the engagement, and the technology.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event. Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This person will moderate the chat, take questions, and pass them on to the speakers, as well as consistently work to engage with those who can’t be physically present. Keep the content engaging, entertaining, and straight to the point. Not Training Your Speakers. Speakers have their work cut out for them. Lengthy Days.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Hybrid event studios are perfect for product launches, educational and entertaining sessions, marketing purposes, times of uncertainty, and much more! Hybrid Event Studios Offer High Production Value. No other hybrid event model comes close to the Star as far as the production quality is concerned. And production matters!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Endless monologues from the speakers wasn’t something attendees loved with in-person, to begin with. In order to combat webinar fatigue, presenters and speakers alike must make a serious effort in order to establish a consistent, engaging dialogue with the audience. Are people leaving at a fast rate? The Art of Storytelling.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. Nothing can show your product better than a demonstration. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Whether it’s educational or entertaining.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But this is a case study in how an award-winning, full-service media production company in Orlando pivoted in less time than it takes a hurricane’s eye to pass through to create a successful event despite the weather emergency. More than 40 speakers and industry leaders were also expected to attend. is to be prepared for anything.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Look for the winning beverage to be served in the Caesars Entertainment booth at IMEX America in October. That is wowing all the senses.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

As we discussed in our article about virtual attendee engagement , low-quality content and unprepared speakers are a sure way to drive the audience away. This won’t be as disruptive as an ad thrown in the middle of a speaker’s session, but still alerts the attendees’ minds to the existence of the sponsor.

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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. Firstly, Chapter 3 will guide you through all the aspects that must be considered regarding virtual speakers. How can they better engage with the audience?

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

One of the scenarios Will heard recently came from someone who decided they didn’t need a Virtual Events Production company. 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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether that be fantastic decorations, exceptional live entertainment or even introducing an eclectic menu, planners are creative thinkers who design events with the intent of appealing to attendees. The use of a guide is one of the best ways to focus on ROI alongside engaging and entertaining attendees. Out-of-the-box Entertainment .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. We recommend planning your virtual event at least 12 weeks out – especially if you don’t have production partners you can lean on who know what your vision is all about and can jump right into the planning process.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. When decor seamlessly blends with the event’s theme, it creates a cohesive experience that can inspire innovative thinking and productive discussions. Entire Productions is a 4x honoree of the Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

However, even the best business plans can fall flat if the production value isn’t there. This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event. Speaker timing is everything. Speaker timing is everything.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. When decor seamlessly blends with the event’s theme, it creates a cohesive experience that can inspire innovative thinking and productive discussions. Entire Productions is a 4x honoree of the Inc.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2021

A high production value won’t just be an option on the menu of virtual events, but rather the main dish. But recently, we have seen a resurgence in the use of this technology to enhance the production value of events that no longer take place in-person. And in order to keep up with these demands, we must seek to improve.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

And you hired the best virtual event production company out there to help you put together an amazing experience. This will include things like speaker fees, entertainment fees, event platforms , the technical and production costs, and so on. In today’s post, we’re discussing virtual event pricing.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Entertainment. Whether it be a live band, aerial artists or fire dancers, keynote speakers or moderators, entertainment is an important part of any event to wow your audience and keep them engaged. Tim Altbaum is CEO of Vario , a San Diego based, internationally traveled planning, production and technology company.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030.

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

You’re renting studios, hiring technicians, engineers, and production teams. In some cases, video editors are spending long hours in post-production in order to craft the best possible video content. Maybe there was a speaker they thoroughly enjoyed and want to see again. Or is there another way to go about it?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. But event gamification is not just about engaging and entertaining the audience. The bottom line is this: attendees in a Zoom call lack agency.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization. She is a 3x Inc.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Because everyone involved in the experience – you, the attendees, the speakers, the entertainment – will be attending the event remotely. But while it’s easier for planners to have control over their own connection and train the speakers in the same sense, it’s not quite as easy on the attendee side.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

The Van Buren team can also help with event production. The venue can host up to 150 guests seated and 250 guests standing and lends itself to various types of events: product launches, conferences, company parties, networking events, and team-building events. The rental costs start at $15,000. They also allow outside catering.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. Having speakers sit in front of a screen while showcasing their PowerPoint presentation isn’t cutting it anymore. Here at Endless, we’re always looking for cool and innovative ways to improve events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What level of production is expected from a virtual event? And speaker sessions are the biggest component here. Perhaps one of the most blatant pros of live is the fact that the speakers can engage with the audience in real-time. Speakers might prefer it. Too much post-production. Timeliness.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2020

You’ll have to plan for the venue and the platform , and elements such as entertainment , production, and networking will have to be thought out from two different perspectives. Take the time to outline the needs of your event and how aspects like production fit into the bigger picture. But fear not!

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Distinguished speakers lead the conference from April 4-5, 2025. Los Angeles: Entertainment Business Hub Image Source: AIGA Los Angeles Los Angeles stands out as a unique business travel destination thanks to its entertainment giants. The Hollywood district alone brings in over USD 1.2 billion in annual revenue.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

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? Entertainment. Which venue will be available?

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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. Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. Should you reshuffle the schedule, or do you have a backup speaker you can call on?

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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. When putting together events, there are a lot of elements that go into the production and execution. Staff will be setting up large structures, lifting speakers into the air, and suspending lights from hanging structures.

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