Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs. Event KPIs (key performance indicators) therefore directly drive event ROI and inform how successful was the event. Sponsor revenue. Marketing KPIs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Also, consider a special offer when it comes to sponsors’ products that they serve. So for example, if one of your sponsors sells shampoo, maybe offering 50% off their shampoo, let’s do it. Maybe you can say, “Hey, if you’d like to meet one of our sponsors leading up to the event, here’s a meeting link.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You might not think you need event platforms for in-person events, but they allow you to collect richer data on the attendee experience. You don’t have to worry about collecting business cards or messing around with paper registration forms at the event. Event sponsors want to see as much return on their investment as possible.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

The other method is a sponsored update, which is the more effective of the two because you can target the ads to a specific demographic by filtering results based on factors like industry, job title, location, etc. Sponsored updates can be seen on a user’s update stream and even on their mobile devices. LinkedIn Sponsored Update.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. Building events since : 2019. Building events since : 2015.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Do our topics reflect our event’s purpose and does it resonate with our audience? Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Event apps, trackers and sensors, wearables, event kiosks, social media, and similar sources can all be tapped to get the information you need.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. Talk about a personalized event approach. The fast-paced nature of speed networking events makes this session format engaging and efficient. We hope these networking games help jump start your event planning process!

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

You’re searching for the formula of how to get event sponsors that will positively resonate with your attendees. And in order to do so, here are the three crucial parties to consider: 1) you, 2) your audience, and 3) the sponsors you’re targeting. However, what you haven’t done enough research on are your sponsors.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. So let’s jump in and look at a few things: The importance of execution in event planning. The roles event goers can play in providing that data – actively or passively. What event aspects you can improve with crowdshaping.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers. There is no one way to measure event ROI.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

On the other, you should also think about the best way a sponsor can add value to your event. It’s also a matter of considering whether this sponsor is something your audience will be interested in. After you’ve done this delicate balancing act, it’s time to connect with the sponsors and make the pitch.

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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. What companies do you know of that can join your event and be of added value? Take that information and create a pitch. We will give you the information you need to get started!

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Hybrid events offer the best of both worlds: the immersive magic of traditional in-person gatherings and the data insights of modern digital events. When built upon innovative event technology solutions , they can drive more value for stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Let’s explore!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As potential sponsors have more opportunities to invest their marketing budgets elsewhere and the number of inbound solicitations they get increases, it’s up to event professionals to find new and interesting ways to justify sponsors’ spend. For more tips on improving event ROI, read our latest report.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This one-of-a-kind event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted DMC professionals from across the globe with thirteen countries represented in person, fostering a vibrant community and equipping attendees with the tools to propel their businesses forward. Stay informed. Prepare for awards. Don't miss out!

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. Networking is one of the major reasons people attend business events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out. SM How closely do you work with planners in crafting the experience?

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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. Planning events with purpose: the real meaning.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Event Registration Basics. Event registration might seem simple enough when buying concert tickets, for example. Attendees provide their name, email address, and credit card information, then they’re good to go. But as all event planners and managers know, business events serve a different purpose.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Adding conference event apps to your next event will create accessibility with content, notifications, feedback, and everything else you will need to communicate with your attendees. A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. How can you leverage your app to include sponsors? Track Users.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

Offer mastermind groups where people can share private information, build sub-groups, and include gamified challenges with a leaderboard. Step 5: Include Event Sponsors. Event communities are not just a great virtual space for your attendees to meet and watch content. How To Build An Event Community.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

Speaking on the whole planning that comes along with a virtual event, Lori says that “once I identify a topic, I reach out to the speaker. If they’re available and interested, we send them what I call handy-dandy worksheet for them to fill out with all their information in the session details, bio headshot.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. Parallel , a partner platform that works in tandem with Bluewater as one, unified support for entirely virtual events, says it isn’t about “[replacing] real-world events,” but extending them. .

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Priming attendees for what these events might look like is the first step towards success. Make sure you have the right protocols in place and that everyone is well informed about them prior to the events – what can they expect when entering the venue? Additionally, keep in mind the design of the event itself.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Tools such as planned speed dating can ensure everyone meets five new people rather than just putting people in a room with cocktails and hoping for the best. Experience with virtual programming even informed improved time-of-day network scheduling best practices. In-person events historically save networking for the end of the day.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. Networking is one of the major reasons people attend business events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Undoubtedly, incorporating AV into your event can use a majority of your budget quickly. It’s no surprise why many large events require various large sponsors. This will eliminate any hidden surprises.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 9, 2016

There’s a misconception that DJs only perform for more informal events like hip hop or electric funk-style dance. DJs are versatile and can play an array of classical beats fitting for black-tie events. Definitely use LinkedIn for corporate events. DJs are appropriate, too. This is absolutely not the case.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Ok event holders (clients) and do-ers (planners) – it’s time to get real. Whether you’re internal to an organization, independent, or part of an event agency, you know the critical part of the event planning process is determining your event strategy by defining the “why?” of the event as quickly as possible.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2020

Everybody always wants to think about the in-person typical events when you go to a breakout session. You have a speaker, and they’re speaking to a group of people, and presenting some information. These work great for both the speakers to be able to share their information and get really hands-on.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Speakers Education 199