Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI. Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. Attendee Tracking: The Basics.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Successful event strategies depend on stakeholder satisfaction and event surveys are one of the best ways to measure this. Key Objectives of an Event Survey An event survey’s main objective is to gather valuable feedback for your post-event analysis , helping you refine future events and achieve your KPIs.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You can make events more eco-friendly by: Choosing reusable napkins over paper napkins. Hosting events in eco-friendly venues (look for LEED-certified buildings). Setting up recycling bins throughout the venue. Hybrid Events The world can’t agree on whether in-person or virtual events are better.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. That’s why it’s also known as engagement marketing. In a sense, all events are experiential. How To Plan Experiential Events.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2021. Start Date.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 5, 2024

Good news: Event gamification — or incorporating game-like elements such as points, leaderboards, and rewards into events — can be a compelling solution to this challenge. If you’re interested in increasing engagement at your next virtual event, gamification may be just what the doctor ordered. Here’s how to get started.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

I also think there are quite a few founders ready to get out of the market after the peak and go spend some quality time with their money family,” he concluded. I think the pendulum will end where virtual events are a bigger part of the pie than before Covid.”. Read more updates about virtual and hybrid technology.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2021

Data can be a gold mine for event marketers. To overcome the event impact gap—and create events that deliver fantastic attendee experiences and incredible business results—marketers must look past intuition and tap into the huge wealth of data in their tech stacks. The event rolls around and they join virtually.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team. Event Marketer Or Event Planner?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

While event tech (AI, data security, VR, and AR) is maturing and would undoubtedly be a centerpiece of many conferences this year, trendsetters are looking several steps beyond at ideas concerning event design and the personalization of the attendee’s journey. Virtual Meetings Need to Take It up a Notch.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Two years later, they are one of the most important event trends of 2022. However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? Hybrid events vary based on the number of virtual and in-person attendees, the number of venues, synchronous versus asynchronous content delivery, and many more variables.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re looking for the most comprehensive list of event marketing, event management, and event planning statistics, you’ve come to the right place. The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the events industry to pause and pivot, but remarkable change and innovation came along with that.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales. Pharma event management is no joke, though. From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

you’re looking for the most comprehensive list of event marketing, event management, and event planning statistics, you’ve come to the right place. The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the events industry to pause and pivot, but remarkable change and innovation came along with that. Virtual Event Statistics.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether it’s a yoga session, interactive panel discussion or virtual conference, the popularity of virtual events has exploded and it’s paving the way for new forms of communication and collaboration. To help you get the most out of this, we’ve drawn up this short guide to answer all of your questions on virtual events.

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Unique World Global Destinations

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

According to a report by Statista, the global virtual events market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2% from 2020 to 2027, and hybrid events are a direct result of this surge in virtual platforms. North America has already begun setting the benchmark for sustainable events.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Teresa Al Dente, President & CEO at the Drag Taste virtual experience, spoke with Rachel Moore, Director of Global Campaigns at Hubilo and told the story of their pivot from live to virtual events. In March 2020, when they had to shut down due to COVID-19, five days later, they developed the virtual experience.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Track retention levels to see how many audience members attend virtual and hybrid events. Retention measures how long individuals are viewing your content or are active in your virtual event room. If you notice a gradual decline during your event, audience members likely became less engaged over time.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. What is a Hybrid Event?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There are several ways to do this, which includes priming your chat box, changing up the flow of your virtual events and making it intimate, all of which is expanded upon in this webinar. One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology. Summary: Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events ).

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Endless Events

JANUARY 5, 2023

In this episode of the Event Brew podcast , Will and Arianna discuss why event gamification in events misses the mark. Together, they’ll brainstorm how to implement in-person and virtual event gamification to benefit attendees and organizers authentically. Arianna’s Gripe with Event Gamification.

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Social Tables

APRIL 16, 2019

19 Event Trends for 2019 19 Event Trends Shaking Up Group Business & Meetings in 2019 from Social Tables An annual Social Tables tradition, our event trends report predicts the biggest changes to hit both planners and venues in the year ahead. We used the content to create an event trends blog post too!)

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

You can use AI to streamline: Event logistics: ChatGPT can’t plan everything for you, but it can certainly speed up research. Use this free AI tool to generate event theme ideas, research venues, plan engaging icebreakers, and create an event budget. Or one specific session had low attendance.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Organizing virtual events has become a popular way of connecting with people and sharing information. With the advancement of technology, there are now several sophisticated platforms that have all the features necessary to successfully organize, host and manage virtual events. What Is Virtual Event Software?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

After rapidly pivoting to virtual events during the pandemic and refocusing on in-person engagements last year, event professionals today are doing more with less while nursing whiplash. In this article, we’re looking at ChatGPT for event organizers. How To Use ChatGPT for Event Marketing Content.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Outline any freight, load-in, and load-out needs with your venue ahead of time. ☐ Design and launch an event website.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Event branding is a must if you want tangible results from your event. You’re in the throes of planning your biggest bash of the year.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Keep reading to learn more about event management software, why your selection matters, and 32 must-have features the ideal solution will include. These event management software features fall across seven categories: Event Management. Event Engagement. Event Networking. Event Marketing.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Why event management matters Managing an event correctly is essential for it to be a success. Simply put, no matter how good your venue, speakers or entertainment are, failure to get the basics factors right, such as budgeting and logistics, means that you could expose yourself to potentially unforeseen challenges.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

sizzle reels, on-demand video) Not sure where to start researching the best event website builder? Right off the bat, visitors know this is a live event hosted by the leading global customer contact event series. The website also makes it easy to access an event brochure, sign up, and reserve a spot.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

sizzle reels, on-demand video) Not sure where to start researching the best event website builder? Right off the bat, visitors know this is a live event hosted by the leading global customer contact event series. The website also makes it easy to access an event brochure, sign up, and reserve a spot.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event. Depending on whether you’re hosting an event in-person, are planning a virtual event, or are combining the best of both with a hybrid event, your event tech stack might look slightly different.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Over the past year, event planners have become incredibly innovative in their virtual event use cases. And while virtual events have many benefits in their own right, it was never a question of if live events would come back, but when. For one, live events will never look the same. Finding a Venue.

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