Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. This will give you a base to go off and empower you to make the best decisions for your event. Come Prepared with Your Goals.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But what about vendors? Problems with a vendor can disrupt even the most well-structured of businesses, and that kind of disruption stresses your employees and often spells disaster for your clients. To avoid this particular domino effect, you need to manage your vendors well. A Vendor Management Definition.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

AV can make or break your event. Great AV and your event will run seamlessly. AV should enhance your event vision and help you achieve your goals. On the other hand, event AV mistakes can leave your guests wishing they never came and can make your event the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Oh, event AV costs. Just when event planners thought they had enough to think about, the question arises. And this is why we put together a handy guide to event AV costs! All of this and more is what you’ll find here, courtesy of the pros at Endless Events. How can you make sure you’re working with the best?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. If you were unable to join in person, fear not—we’ve curated the top takeaways from the presentation for you to take into consideration when planning your next meeting or event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. In short, think big. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model?

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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. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Getting caught up in the glitz and sparkle of planning an event is easy. Attendees should enjoy your event, but planning an event isn’t a pure act of kindness. As an event planner, you host events to get results. But even so, you’ve got to ensure your event is a money-maker for your company. ROI Percentage.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

As a full-service marketing agency, one of the things we know best is events. Whether it’s DJs, bartenders, event staff, venues, talent managers, design teams or anyone else our clients are looking for, we’ve got them all. But when it comes down to it, one of the most crucial elements of any event boils right down to the food.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Pattie Kempka, director of national meetings and conferences with Ducks Unlimited , produces big, complicated events over multiple days with thousands of people year-round, but in a world where everything from computer chips and paper to chicken and culinary staff are in short supply, a small holiday lunch is forcing her to get creative.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

When you are working on an event, you are sure to encounter many diverse different personalities. From other vendors to family members to CEOs, it is important to be the central person who can work with everyone and make the magic happen. It’s no secret that some event professionals just do not get along. Vendor Conflicts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. 29 to Oct 1.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s time to take some notes and learn how to plan better virtual events! So as we all know, the events industry is witnessing a major shift. And many planners are looking to turn their in-person events into virtual events. This is why this week’s Event Brew is all about how to plan better virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it is that we must be cognizant of the health, well-being, and safety of people attending in-person events. As the pandemic has waned, we have taken lessons learned and applied them to contingency plans for events going forward. What is the potential of each risk?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. In addition, 20 hours of continuing education, which focuses on event servicing topics, is required over three years. What ESPC Proves.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When crisis strikes a meeting professional’s host city and hotel, it’s comforting to know that—despite the uncertainty that surrounds unexpected events—the hotel in which you’re hosting your event is well prepared to take on the challenge.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. A number of factors, including the arrival of the Omicron variant, made the event smaller than it normally would have been. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. You hired the vendor. Do Your Homework. It’s that simple.”.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It’s Monday and there’s no better way to kick off a week than with a brand new episode of Event Tech Podcast. These days, Will and Brandt are bringing in exciting guests to talk about the hottest trends in event technology. And since this is a show about the events industry, Fortnight is an experience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

And if what you’re after is a flawless event, then the AV quotes essentials master post is your new bible. In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Well, you are right. Keep reading!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Preparation matters. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Learn to negotiate event AV. It’s tricky. First in, first served!

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor. They should tell you what each line item is, what it is for, and particularly – how it will be used at your event. Let’s say an event is one day long. Ask them: where it is? Is it needed? The result?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2018

By then you have made changes to your event and need to start the process all over again. We’re covering 9 simple steps that will allow you to get AV your quotes faster so you can focus on the big picture of your event! But as you know, nothing beats something face-to-face, that’s why we’re event planners.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms. They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. Instead of treating each event element separately, they can align all aspects under one overarching story.

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