Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Tech Conferences: These events draw developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry pioneers eager to explore advancements, share ideas, and connect with others pushing the boundaries of innovation.

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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. SEAMLESS REGISTRATION PROCESS.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for? The result?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

The past year has undoubtedly been the year of virtual events, thanks to Covid-19. But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. But how does one decipher whether their virtual event has really been a success? Event Registration. Online Visits.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom also poses a challenge for event video storage. Let’s explore!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Community is the hot new buzzword in the events industry, and for a good reason. She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. Trends Affecting Event Communities.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! No two events are the same.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Event ROI Stems From Goals & KPIs. goals and KPIs.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Who would have known that 2020 would go down as one of the most influential years- if not the most influential year- for virtual events in history? Even as the highest-ranked event trends predictor in the industry, even we couldn’t guess this. Here we go as we make predictions on the hottest trends to hit virtual events!

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Post-pandemic events: what will they look like? Well, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 fears and the spread of it, mega-events such as the 2020 Olympics, F8 for Facebook, Ceraweek, Zoom, and Zendesk have canceled their events. And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start?

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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. Event timelines should support you, not weigh you down.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Building your event budget can be a daunting task. Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. More: Hack Your Event Budget with Smart Meetings. Venue Fees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2019

Event planners everywhere now have the power of harnessing the immense potential of event apps. While the use of an app can be a particularly valuable addition to an event, the lack of knowledge when deciding to go for it might prove to be too much in the end. Event apps are great. Where To Begin? Should You Do It?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Events are not simply about delivering valuable content and giving people some time to speak to each other. No – the magic of events lies in the overall experience your audience has. Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. What’s The Value Of Events?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 5, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to talk event tech on a budget! And if the Event Tech Podcast is your Bible on all things technology related to the industry, today we bring a brand new gospel. Not to mention the sort of technology you’d want for a large scale event! Event Event Tech On A Budget: Where Are We?

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2019

Knock knock – it’s facial recognition for events! You already know that the Event Tech Podcast is all about the latest and greatest technologies. And of course, the ones you can use to make your event go from good to outstanding! Today’s episode is all about facial recognition for events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Want event more event tips? Boost Your Event ROI with These Tips.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. Each year, MeetingPlay and Aventri powered a combined total of more than 50,000 events for more than 10,000 companies and 7 million attendees. Combined Solution Set.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for 2020. 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. INBOUND is an event that excels at this.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Have you returned to planning live events? Given all the technology and our experience and understanding of the virtual space, why would our meetings and events ever remain the same? Give your organization a global audience. You might not want to throw out the tools we used to get through the last two years virtually so fast.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

Virtual events were all the rage last year, whether we liked it or not. While some adapted fast and organized extraordinary virtual events in 2020 , many are still grappling with the new reality. Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk. Liz King Caruso is the CEO of Liz King Events and techsytalk.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Event platforms took the events industry by the storm. He says: down with third-party event platforms! He says: down with third-party event platforms! Saroosh Gull is the CEO of Eventcombo and he is on a mission to disrupt the entire $1 trillion event industry. Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Michael is the CEO of Event Hub.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. In a sense, all events are experiential. social media wall).

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As listeners of the Event Tech Podcast already know, choosing the right event platform is one of the most important decisions event planners can make for their long-term event strategy. Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This guest article is excerpted from the book, Event Success: Maximizing the Business Impact of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences by Alon Alroy, Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz, which will be published by Wiley March 29. For years, the event industry has operated on an “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” approach.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers. The research shows that cost is the number one challenge for exhibitors.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

It would only make sense that this effort spills into the event industry. Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! Creating sustainable events is key to being a responsible event planner. .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Do you accept registrations online? Then, you might fall into this new event sales tax ruling recently handed down by the Supreme Court. If you want to stay appraised of the latest developments about this and other event industry news, you can subscribe to our blog. Corporate events can sometimes be a little stiff.

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