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

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 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. “You can find someone who’s really good at tech, but they don’t understand the event aspect. All of the technology wrapped into one.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Not preparing for the restroom situation. Building on the previous step, make sure event goers are aware of where the stations are. Signage is necessary, and an event app would be immensely helpful here to point people in the right direction, whether that’s via an interactive map or a chatbot they can ask.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. Its full suite of event management tools includes event registration and check-in, advanced analytics, mobile event apps, customizable branding and design, engagement and networking tools and more.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Technology-enhanced networking can offer your attendees networking opportunities that go above and beyond traditional mix and mingle events. Here’s how each of these technologies—matching software, event apps, and networking apps—can help your attendees form more concrete connections. And why do those things matter?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

. “Last year on the episode, you guys were worried about limiting that entrepreneurial and innovation and creativity in the Event Tech space”, Lindsay recalls. “Because money is driving a lot of product decisions and development. “And things like event apps, it’s an old school conversation.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners. Real-Time Problem Solving: Be prepared to address any issues that may arise during the event, such as technical difficulties or unexpected changes in the schedule.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

But let’s zero in on what ‘purpose’ actually means in the context of event planning. The purpose of your event isn’t just the client’s goal, which could look something like: Increased sales. Or improving product knowledge at a launch. You see, millennials are inspired more by experiences than material products.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this post, we’ve compiled 51 must-ask event survey questions that you can paste directly into your post-event surveys to gain crucial insights into the attendee, sponsor, and employee experience. Did you receive all the information you needed to successfully present before the event?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 19, 2022

You Have to Prepare for Top Tier Services). ” Will emphasizes how vital preparation is when it comes to executing translation well. “Brandt brought up this custom dictionary, which requires pre-production work and for you to think ahead about what you’re going to do.”

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To select the right event management software, you may consider taking a look at this curated list of the best event management platforms to help you choose the best software for your needs. Event Experience and Logistics Planning Careful preparation, planning, and execution are essential for successful event management.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

If you are planning scheduled dinners or happy hours, call the restaurant ahead of time so that they are prepared for the rush of attendees. Looking into the parking access for your attendees should be a priority so that attendees that decided to drive to the event have a place to park their car. Coffee Break Areas. Going Green.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

So when planning your date, keep a close eye on event calendars to avoid overlap in content or geography. The more you can prepare your clients for the higher prices on the horizon, the less friction you’ll encounter when it comes time to close the deal. Event Apps. Not all apps are on the up! Ch-ch-ch-changes!

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

When the pandemic forced everyone into lockdown, 60% of event professionals pivoted to virtual events. Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% of Q2 2022 events are planning to go virtual. The average number of sessions per virtual event is 12 ( Bizzabo , 2020). Event Apps.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

They used the event’s meeting app to channel content to participants through a character named “Sparky the AI reporter,” which had its own tile in the event app. Rose also is looking at the expanded possibilities of the tool beyond an event’s audio stream. There is so much potential.”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

February 25, 2020 Today, the City of San Francisco declared a State of Emergency to begin preparations around any future coronavirus outbreaks. Maintaining an update log on your event website will help provide answers for attendees, speakers, and partners who are seeking information about your event. Postponing your Event.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event marketers work with a production services company to help execute virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward ( Bizzabo , 2020) 80.2%

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

After that, create a rough event budget — itemizing each element you think you’ll need along with a description, estimated cost, and actual cost. . Depending on your chosen event format, your event budget will vary. Here are some items to include: Event tech software. Video production software. Mobile event app.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

If the description is done well, it will leave the person feeling prepared and most of all pumped for what’s in store for your event. Let them be the first to test the latest products and of course include complimentary drinks and snacks. This would be a great session to add to any event! To Wrap Things Up.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Is it to generate leads, foster networking, educate participants, launch a product, or something else? Speaker Preparation: Ensure speakers are well-prepared, knowledgeable, and capable of delivering engaging presentations that align with the conference objectives. need help with audio visual?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

Now, as Visit Seattle prepares for the expansion to open in 2023, Saling said, “we get to see if [the convention center design] is pandemic proof.” It’s really a production now.”. They actually have a production person who works with the show organizers to turn it into something that people want to engage with,” he said.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Some of the more common types of corporate events include the following: Trade shows are larger events that unite people who want to experience products, exchange ideas, learn new skills, gather leads, and meet other folks in the industry. Events are a great way to motivate your team. Motivate employees.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Consider tools like digital badges, mobile event apps, wayfinding apps, and digital signage. Sponsors and exhibitors take charge of event prep and streamline the process with solutions like Stova’s ExpoPRO. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app. Forget plastic, too.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Facebook is one of the best live-streaming event apps for pre-event promotion, as well as live event streaming. Give Facebook event members the “inside scoop” by live-streaming event announcements, progress reports, vendor updates, or exclusive interviews. What was your favorite part of previous events?

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What products are gaining traction? Make events more inclusive for attendees who aren’t fluent in the gathering’s primary language. Advanced video production software captures and keeps the audience’s attention. The latest solutions put a complete virtual production studio at your fingertips. Now, preparation is simple.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

But if you’ve spent time on sites like G2 and Capterra, you know how crowded the marketplace is — this is where event software analyst reports come in handy! With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

If you have a strategic partner, for example, they may be willing to sponsor an internal event if it helps your company’s reps sell their product better. . 3 Reasons Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable. We know the “what” when it comes to event sponsorship. Not sure how to tackle virtual event sponsorships?

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Uplevel engagement through AI matchmaking, custom gamification, advanced video production software, and more. Improve personalization by capturing more data with next-level mobile event apps, iBeacons, and digital badges. Let eventgoers get acquainted pre-event via videoconferencing and chat and arrange meetings onsite.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planning technology These are innovative tools and software designed to assist event planners and organizers in efficiently managing various aspects of event preparation. Some common aspects of event technology include: Event management software. Mobile apps. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).

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Bizzaboo

MAY 1, 2023

Whether you’re organizing a virtual or in-person conference, you need to account for every last detail — from arranging invites and preparing food to outlining safety protocols and procedures. Miss an important detail, and you could jeopardize the entire event and risk upsetting clients, vendors, sponsors, speakers, and other attendees.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Before anything else, it’s crucial to first identify what’s your purpose for hosting the hybrid event first. Ask yourself: Why host this event in the first place? support a product launch, build brand awareness, educate attendees) What unique value(s) can you provide your audience with the event? Wrapping Up.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

So when planning your date, keep a close eye on event calendars to avoid overlap in content or geography. The more you can prepare your clients for the higher prices on the horizon, the less friction you’ll encounter when it comes time to close the deal. Event Apps. Not all apps are on the up! Ch-ch-ch-changes!

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Alcor Mice

JANUARY 26, 2021

A benchmark test done by Bizzabo shows that virtual events cost 75% less to organize and allow for more intimate discussions that make it easier for attendees to build connections with one another. PREPARATION. ESTABLISH A GOAL FOR YOUR EVENT. You can either use your own in-house production team or hire one. SPONSORSHIP.

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Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Solution Villanova University Solution About a year before March Madness 2018, Upton started using Stova and was able to develop the perfect mobile event app via a collaboration with the office of the President, Athletics, University Advancement, and Alumni Relations.

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Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Solution Villanova University Solution About a year before March Madness 2018, Upton started using Stova and was able to develop the perfect mobile event app via a collaboration with the office of the President, Athletics, University Advancement, and Alumni Relations.

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