Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference Planning and Strategy: Laying the Foundation Every successful conference starts with a rock-solid foundation built through careful event planning and strategy. This stage is where the blueprint for the event comes to life, setting the tone for everything that follows.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

While it’s great at offering safety guidelines, the CDC FAQ for event planners doesn’t really give any advice about our overarching event strategies! Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot. Event Planning During COVID: Initial Considerations. Let alone pivot!

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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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 : 2018. Building events since : 2016.

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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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

So first, understand the value that an app will add to your event. Event Planning Across Industries. One of the wonders of being an event planner is that you’re never stuck within a single “industry” You may choose to specialize not just in a field but in a sphere of your choosing.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Cyber Security .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Make audience input easy. Good luck and enjoy!

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Events consisting of hundreds or even thousands of people can’t instantly resume, and issues like COVID-19 compliance have to be at the top of our priority list when planning the first few events post-2020. Priming attendees for what these events might look like is the first step towards success.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Large concourses wrap around the event-level floor which can be used as registration areas or additional exhibit booths. Attendees can enter at the main entrance, which can be formatted as a registration area and welcome area, he continues.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Burn hosts a lot of larger events, an environment which can be tough to create a sense of intimacy within. “If Watch the entire webinar here.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Know Your Corporate Event Essentials. Corporate event planning is a tad more tedious than other planning gigs. Maybe it’s because there are more of these events than ever and the competition has gotten that much fiercer. Solving the Top Event Issues. Think Green Event Planning.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. In a post-pandemic, in-person-first world, ticketing is vital for getting participants onboarded to your full event experience.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event. To have a safe event, you need to make preparations in advance and processes in place. Safety is by no means a result of luck.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. For example, they can make references to your event theme and promote your event games. Experiential Events As Part Of Community Marketing.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Event planners have three main areas of opportunity to engage with event attendees to ensure overall success: Before, during, and after an event. Pre-event engagement. This stage, like the other two, is a vital part of the event planning process. Post-event engagement. Utilize social media.

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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 29, 2018

Check out our free event planning checklist to make sure your next event runs smoothly and stress-free. Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. And we’re also here to help! Sounds like a handful?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events can also be incredibly cost-effective for everyone involved. Instead of paying to send people to an event, which can add up with airfare, car rental, registration fees, per diem, and missed work time, companies can simply allow those people to watch a live stream of the event. Find a Vendor.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Event Purpose & Goal. Every time we discussed the process of event planning in our articles, we’ve stressed the importance of establishing a clear set of goals. The objectives of your event will dictate everything, from the choice of platform to the marketing strategy, engagement features, and more.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We’re going to take a deep dive into the benefits of using AI for events and uncover: What are chatbots and their perks? What are event apps and their perks? How on-demand AI can be anything from a registration assistant to a comprehensive virtual concierge. How chat AI and event apps can tie in with your social media strategy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Eric Holmen, CEO of the event platform Splash , shared a picture of what the company saw in the behavior of its clients at different stages of the pandemic. Virtual events tend to be six-times larger on average in registration, but the real ROI comes from in-person events where they are converting relationships into opportunities,” he said.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

I was fascinated and wanted to understand how hotels and destinations were preparing for the return of travel. We forget about the hype up; our registration experience is really boring. ” While preparing to live in Greece, she discovered the National Geographic kids podcast Greeking Out.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. However, even for a very simple event (i.e.,

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Attendees can simply scan their face (if consented to during registration), and be granted access to the event once they are recognized. . South by Southwest recently held an event that offered topics ranging from technology to business to art. Post-Pandemic Events That Ensure Safety Will Emerge As Winners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

You need to ensure that only attendees are allowed into your event spaces. That means creating a system for checking badges or having a registration table staffed at all times. Some planners still think, “That’s not going to happen at my event.” What we can do is be prepared. Can you secure the meeting room during breaks?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Preparing for the Exam Now that she’s earned the CMP and is enjoying a strong career, she thinks that if she could do it all over again, she would recognize that there’s no perfect time to take the exam. …In To combat this, she remembers scheduling time each week and during the weekend to put towards her preparations.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Event stage designers work with lighting, sound, and stage design to build an immersive space and improve the overall atmosphere of an event. Ticketing vendors, like online ticketing platforms, can streamline pre-event planning, speed up registration, and sell more event tickets through automation.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 4, 2024

Struggling with managing the never-ending registration line at big conferences? Check out these awesome tips that will completely enhance the registration process and ensure a seamless conference experience for everyone involved. Prepare Swag Ahead of Time Prepare the registration swag bags and giveaways ahead of time.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2022

Enter event marketing automation — the marvel can help you eliminate tedious marketing chores and get things done in less time while helping you achieve more than you ever thought possible. Keep reading to learn how marketing automation makes event planning less of a slog. Keep event registrants in the loop.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2022

Creating a hybrid event plan in 2020 is an essential process—the way events are delivered now has changed dramatically, and companies need to adapt. The world has moved largely online—as a result, the need for in-person events has plummeted. You need to start with a solid hybrid event plan. Floor plans.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this phase, resources like Eventtia’s Event Planning Checklist can be invaluable. This guide helps event organizers cover all essential planning steps, keeping tasks organized and ensuring alignment across the team for a strong foundation. Real-time data and analytics to understand how the event is going.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

On the business or organization’s primary website, link the main event page, or design a unique landing page for the event if one does not already exist. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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