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.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Tip: if you need help deciding how to run your event production the right way, here’s our free event production guide just for you. Things to Watch Out for in Your Meeting Space. Over time, meetings have become more and more synonymous with experiences. How Event Apps are Done.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production. 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. . The Production Channel. MeetingPlay.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

. American Express Meetings & Events ’ suite of technology solutions for event professionals is now even more robust with the addition of Attendify and Splash as partners. The marketplace of software platforms is a combination of vetted third-party products and proprietary technology developed by the AMEX M&E team.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology solves many common event planning pain points. It saves time, optimizes event management , boosts engagement, and thus makes event marketing more profitable. Event Technology Provides Analytics & Data. They can also set up chatbots that answer questions about the event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Technology-enhanced networking can offer your attendees networking opportunities that go above and beyond traditional mix and mingle events. It’s essentially a free-for-all.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Event planners opt for Zoom because of their budgets, especially if they’re only planning a one-off event rather than a series of virtual experiences. Event gamification.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Gamification isn’t about just playing games on an event app. But an event app is an efficient way of recording proof that the intended behavior has happened and then measuring the results. So, now that you know what it isn’t, I’m going to explain what event gamification really is. Then you’re in for a treat!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Brandt explains the evolution of event technology. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. ” Event Platforms 101. Will and Brandt dive deeper into event platforms.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Before you can make big changes to the way you a re planning events and doing business, you need to make a plan. There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production. Start with taking a hard look at your events. Production and Purchasing.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

” Then, the events industry started to work its way into event apps, which is where Kyle picks up the conversation. We saw a boom of event apps and platforms over the past few years. In his opinion, emcees have the power to make event technology manageable for the audience.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The team mined everything from data about tweets from The London Underground to layout of Google cafes and the impacts of weather on productivity, then interviewed industry leaders.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

“If it was two years ago and you were a pretty good size event, you had an event app,” says Brandt. The Extra Costs Of Hybrid Events. For example, the in-person people get to have a party and they get to network with each other, talk to the exhibitors, and see the products in person.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

. “The event platform is just one of the many parts that need to come together to create real audience engagement. ” Nick agrees: event technology companies are your partner and their product is a tool. But when event design is bad, the tool is useless.”If Let the Brew Crew know by reaching out to them.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

The added value will show through when you have an engaging conference speaker that takes time to build a connection to your event and the audience. Bonus, giving guests things that have real value like a free e-book or sample product will leave a lasting positive impression. Both of these apps are known to engage the audience.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Additional articles and resources: Virtual Event Platform vs. Virtual Event Production Company. Virtual Event Platforms: Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It. Event App Platforms: Jack of All Trades or Master of None? ?? A World Without Live Events: Finding Opportunity. Upcoming Events. ?

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. Additionally, they are much more likely to spend money on experiences rather than products. In turn, such experiences boost event ROI and help marketers achieve their goals. .

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

.” Fast-forward, Will started to shift towards rebranding to a production company. Over time, we started building a big influence in the events industry. We started putting out more content, not just on production, but general event planning. How Did Smartphones Change The Events Industry?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Do they want to meet virtually or in person? Conduct surveys, analyze behavioral data from past events, talk to registrants and read comments they post in chat. Unify branding across all events formats. Get deeper customer insights to improve marketing and event outcomes. How do you handle networking during hybrid events?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a production company, we get a lot of questions about virtual attendee engagement. Because after producing dozens of successful virtual events over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot! Back before virtual events were the norm, planners already dabbled in event apps. Arguably, even more so!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to IMEX America 2024 , the premier exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events. Follow the event hashtag, engage with posts, and connect with people online. This can make in-person meetings feel less daunting when you finally meet. Research your meeting partners beforehand.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2019

Straight out of college and until his 30s, “I worked for a production company, a meeting and event production company out of Minneapolis”, he recalls. Because I had seen so many bad presentations from the back of the room, working in meeting and events”, Brandt explains.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! .

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down. Efficient work habits are the basis of productive event organization.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Well, it’s not – it’s actually Crowd Mics for events! The following year, the product was launched, and our host Brandt Krueger got to sit down with them for the first time. The two embarked on a journey to introduce the product to the world. They got their product out into the world, with proven value.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

It will be years until we see these types of AI at events. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. In fact, event technology can not only reduce stress but increase planners’ productivity by 27%. Hybrid Events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Technology-enhanced networking can offer your attendees networking opportunities that go above and beyond traditional mix and mingle events. It’s essentially a free-for-all.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 3, 2022

This is typically done by using an event app. Do the in-person and virtual parts of our hybrid event need to happen at the same time? Imagine an executive meeting where the camera is placed in the middle of all the tables, and there are set presets for each seated position so the camera moves automatically to each person.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ill also share tips on choosing event software thats easy to use, along with real-life examples of how well-organized events can improve how people see your brand. By the end, youll (hopefully) feel more confident about planning events that leave a lasting impressionnot just because of the food, but because of your brand.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions. And for practical event tech, you need to know what AV to use. Review our free production guide infographic and level up your AV tech knowledge. Must-Go Conferences For Every Event Prof. Try This Shortcut.

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Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

The juxtaposition gives attendees a clearer understanding of how these products interact, which makes it easier for exhibitors to deliver their messaging and, in turn, can drive higher sales. Use your event app and virtual event platform to prompt exhibitors to engage with each other. Did you know?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Failing to meet staffing requirements. Event catering should also meet dietary requirements wherever possible. Building on the previous step, make sure event goers are aware of where the stations are. Understaffing your event. Use an event app. Limited hydration stations.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Types of Conferences: A Diverse Landscape Conferences come in all shapes and sizes, each tailored to meet specific goals and engage a unique target audience. Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. In essence, it’s what you want event goers to experience.

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