Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. In-person events are back in all their glory. And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2021

Before the pandemic hit us, we took genuine human interactions at events for granted. As the industry pivoted to virtual events, virtual audience engagement became one of the most talked-about challenges. From A Record Label To The Events Industry. Steve didn’t start his career in the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. The goal is to meet as many individuals as possible in a structured, timed event. What are your event expectations? However, there is good news.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Redefining event catering with chef-driven menus, wellness-focused offerings and immersive dining experiences. There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

The number one thing I hear from prospective employees, new employees and even our existing workforce is, ‘What are we doing that’s having an impact and making a difference in the world?’” Advice for Prospective Meeting Profs—and the Seasoned Planner. Peckinpaugh noted. This industry also likes to mentor.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. Here are some best practices for driving audience attendance in digital events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

When it comes to in-person events coming to a grinding halt, though, it’s another story. So, is lead generation under the guise of events truly over? While virtual events might be far from where they will one day be in terms of technology, the benefits they bring to the table are very clear. Absolutely not! Minimize Costs.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 25, 2017

Make sure you consider the following items, from the way you approach the show to the swag you bring and even your behavior on site before your next big event: Make Sure the Event is Worth it. Every event has to generate enough ROI to pay for your team to attend. The leads you capture are what makes the event worthwhile.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. We’re all a bit spoiled.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Events Is Taking Interns. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows.

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Endless Events

JUNE 3, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to dive into the topic of machine learning and events. And of course, the event industry is among them. This week, they will take us on an exciting journey into the world of machine learning and events. That’s really what this is all about” Machine Learning And Events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Many employers saw remote work and virtual events as a short-term answer to the problem of potentially contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic. CEOs rightly worry that holding purely virtual events could negatively affect engagement. After all, a quarter of virtual event attendees only watch around 10% of a given session.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Attendees today are hungry for captivating events and are open to experiencing them in new ways. They are ready for marketers to elevate the traditional meaning of events as long as it is still convenient for them to access. Unlock the Potential for Events. Amplification: The impact goes beyond the event itself.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process of picking the perfect event venue is a time-consuming one. In collaboration with some of the most well-known hotels around the world—namely InterContinental Paris le Grand , Atlantis Palm Dubai and Madrid Marriott Auditorium —RendezVerse has created “digital twins” of event spaces that can be customized through their RV360 app.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

From the initial strategizing and planning to the actual day of the event, here’s how to prepare for a successful show. Review last year’s trade show survey results, look at your prospect data and fine tune your strategy for the year to come. 6 Months to 1 Year: Strategize. 6 Months Before the Show. 3 Months Before the Show.

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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. – What is the tone of this event?

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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. In essence, it’s what you want event goers to experience. You’re not alone.

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Techsytalk

AUGUST 8, 2016

Even the best event planner s are only as good as the staff that makes the event possible. It goes without saying then that you need to carefully select your staff to include the people best suited for the demanding duties of event planning. Event setup is all about teamwork. Attitude Is Important.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This week, our episode of the Event Brew is a little bit different. Instead, our lovely hosts Thuy Diep, Will Curran, and Dustin Westling sat down to look over some of their favorite articles and discuss some events industry news, as well as world news. “It’s being served as a super spreader event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2022

Pricing transparency in event technology companies is lacking, to say the least. Many event platforms offer no pricing structures at all while others only give ballpark estimates. As a recent Skift Meetings article points out, event planners often have no time or energy to sit through long demos and discuss pricing for weeks.

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Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Turn your mics on, it’s time to explore meeting automation for events! Particularly what it means to the world of events. On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, we’re tackling meeting automation for events. Together, the three will walk us down the road of meeting automation for events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Few industries were more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the events industry. Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences.

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Special Events

JUNE 8, 2023

If you want more clients that trust and appreciate your value, keep an eye out for seven red flags that can come up in the booking process

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Techsytalk

JANUARY 23, 2017

Unless your company is already financially sound, you’re probably going to heavily rely on corporate sponsorship for funding your event. Here are six secrets to up your prospects of securing sponsorship and cultivating a long-term relationship with event sponsors. Sponsors aren’t sponsoring your event out of altruism.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2024

He grew in his experience at prestigious golf clubs across the nation, organizing and executing events on both local and national levels. In 2015, he launched his own full-service event management agency, Sync Meeting Management. Darren Howard Darren Howard, Suncadia Howard joins Suncadia as director of golf.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events. What are event apps and their perks?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The year 2020 has established itself as the year of the pivot in the events industry. Since then, countless #EventIcons guests were brought on the podcast to talk about how they turned their in-person events into virtual ones and the importance of their community in these trying times. From In-Person Events To Virtual Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1. Give attendees a deal on your next event. One of the biggest obstacles in selling an event into the future is the possibility the attendee can’t make it. Ensure your website has recent blogs, videos, and podcasts highlighting your event. Sell refund protection.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

We asked Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global and published author, to share a behind-the-scenes look at a recent event she planned that make a quick change. Our 2,000-person event was the end of June. We had all the hotel blocks booked and had already moved the event twice due to Covid-19.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Canceling an event is never pleasant. And while a lot of planners’ attention is focused on virtual events , a part is also concerned with cancellation. Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? But we are here to help!

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Techsytalk

MAY 2, 2017

Those events can be utterly exhausting, and you may not have accomplished everything you wanted to, but you made a ton of great connections. It is important to bear in mind that after a major trade show that many prospects will be overwhelmed with correspondence. So, you made it through the big industry trade show.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 18, 2017

Can you give a new product a head start with a VIP launch or preview at the event? A trade show appearance can help legitimize a new business or revitalize an existing one, making your prospect more aware of your brand. Can you get your brand in front of a wider audience or gather free publicity? Launch a New Product. Market Research.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. For an event planner business, having the ability to write a good proposal alone can help create a significant competitive advantage over your competition.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 2, 2023

If historically marginalized communities don’t see themselves (or others like them) in your marketing efforts, inclusion is a tough sell for your destination, property, attraction or event. Both of these pitfalls have the strong potential to offend prospective visitors and guests.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective event lead retrieval isnt just about collecting business cards or scanning badges. Its about creating a strategy that helps you achieve your event goals and makes life easier. What is event lead retrieval? Lets jump right in.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Regardless of how many events you’ve put together, planning an event on a boat venue is an entirely different ball game. Some of the better yacht venues like Miami’s Seafair will choose spaces for your event among the yacht’s many thousand square feet, but also give your guests free reign to explore the rest of the ship.

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