Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. We had clients literally saying, ‘I know I had this virtual event, but I want to do it in person, and it’s in two weeks,” said Lochner.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more. It’s ugly and scary. Nobody wants to offend anyone.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Plenty of things about planning a virtual event cause stress and confusion. And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. So we decided to give you some precious insight into the world of virtual event platform features.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Time for another exciting episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays – and this time, we’re talking production schedule and show flow. Because you’re an event planner, there is paperwork flying towards you from every direction. Especially when the paperwork is similar, like a production schedule and show flow.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. Far too often have they seen one person do a job of multiple people at events. It’s Time To Talk About Event Staffing. Sometimes, they were that person themselves!

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. What is early bird registration?

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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

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

JULY 12, 2018

As an event prof, you probably have a good feel for if an event was successful or not. But, with the ability today to measure metrics and pinpoint specific results, it’s essential to be able to show how event marketing efforts were successful. Using registration metrics. Measuring event ROI in two ways.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. Using a well-thought-out event or meeting or launching a short-term incentive program could increase that growth. Flexibility is key in short turn around events, but that doesn’t have to mean you’re settling for anything.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The events industry is seeping with it. After all, couldn’t events be considered a work of art? Just like any other artistic expression, event planning is a process, defined by diligence, open-mindedness, patience, resourcefulness, collaboration, and of course, imagination and innovation. 3D Graphic Design To The Rescue!

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. We get it – budgeting isn’t fun for anyone! Initial Considerations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. We’re not just talking about the virtual revolution here – the COVID-19 epidemic re-defined what it means to plan a safe event. This caused the term ‘ event safety ‘ to become nearly synonymous with COVID-compliance. The impact is forever.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

We all know the stress of creating event sponsorship packages for each event we plan. It’s time to start forging event partnerships that go beyond one-off events. On top of that, I’m sure you want to hit a positive event ROI for your events to go with that new partnership.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide.

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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 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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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

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.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! Presented with more challenges than ever before, the events industry was forced to do a complete 180. Will hybrid events become the norm? And we know event profs everywhere need every bit of help they can get.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will and Brandt are excited to see just how revolutionary AR will be for events. In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger discuss AR for Events. Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. That was one of the first real events uses I saw.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already. And what do NFTs have to do with events?

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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

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

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

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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

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

MARCH 15, 2021

Before the pandemic hit in 2020, the events industry was a well-oiled machine. Virtual and hybrid events were nowhere near as common. While every big event already had its own event app, event app design was something only a few businesses dealt with. Event technology is no longer just one aspect of an event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. Read more: 5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format Sourcing for the Next Generation Since the pandemic, the industry has seen 68% of meeting professionals are new to the industry.

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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? Can you offer one-day registration options or join now/membership with registration as a combination option? Reasons to Hybrid.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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