Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2024

Read More: History of the Kentucky Derby Enhancements for 2024 included sponsor activations that gave attendees of all ages a chance to get closer to the action and modernize their experience. In the First Turn Club, Tractor Beverage Company offered certified organic drinks and mocktails along with an Instagram-worthy photo area.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Cooperation AG manages all commercial offerings on behalf of AER e.V. AER partnered with KLM as the main sponsor and chose modern venues that aligned perfectly with its goals. After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel. Sponsoring Newsletters Sponsoring newsletters can be an effective way to reach potential clients directly in their inboxes.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Record and sponsor your breakout sessions. You can put content on a private or public YouTube channel with sponsor content at the beginning or end of the recording. This is a win-win-win; attendees and the public can view the content anytime, sponsors gain additional exposure, and you receive additional revenue.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

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. I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. Do you need to address sponsor churn? Then covid hit.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How about sponsors? In this post, we’ve compiled 51 must-ask event survey questions that you can paste directly into your post-event surveys to gain crucial insights into the attendee, sponsor, and employee experience. What do your attendees think about your event? Are they likely to support your event next year?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. This is a tech conference, after all—participants know how to manage virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

IMEX Group worked with pc/nametag to manage registration for the 12,000 attendees who descended on Las Vegas for IMEX America in October. Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 14, 2021

They need the support of destination management organizations (DMOs) to help market, manage, succeed. DMO stands for destination management organization, though these are often referred to as destination marketing organizations. It is important to know about destination management first.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Many organizations plan one big in-person event or conference yearly and put all their efforts and budget into it. Planning Singular Annual Events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

I’ve been on planning teams as well as a sponsor and an exhibitor.” “In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds. “How many planners and event management companies actually sit down with their sponsors afterward and have an hour-long debrief? This is a priority.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On-site branding should be just one category in your sponsor inventory. The first two steps are critical for organizing your sponsor data for analysis. On a spreadsheet, list every sponsor item that you offered for your 2019 and 2023 major conference. Add a column to sort your sponsor inventory by type.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Luckily, with the help of event management software, nailing the details is much easier. Unfortunately, you can’t just invest in any event management solution and expect great results. Choosing the best event management software can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Sponsor and Exhibitor. Event Management.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. One final disclaimer before we dive in: this is not sponsored content ; no event platform paid to be featured on this list. Albert’s Aha! Building events since : 2020. Albert’s Aha! Albert’s Aha!

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Give attendees extended access to a platform where they can meet other community members, attend webinars, ask questions, and interact with sponsors. Higher Event ROI.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you promote your event via the following: Organic and paid social media Email marketing Webinars Custom landing pages Influencer partnerships The tricky part is finding a balance between your company’s typical marketing content and your event promotions. Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Post-Event Debrief Questions For Sponsors. Why You Need A Follow-Up Meeting After Events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

These collaboration tools are based in the cloud and help you stay organized and in touch even if you’re running around. Airtable is an excellent resource for event managers who need to track attendees, press releases, or marketing materials. Includes everything you need for event management on the free plan. Is totally free.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking. They also automate and speed up the event management process before, during, and after the event. . Exhibitors and sponsors can also enjoy the benefits of attendance tracking at events.

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Techsytalk

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While the pandemic had many troubles for our industry, Ann chooses to look at the bright side – and think about how we can use this opportunity to rethink how to provide value to both sponsors and members. Ann Hollins, Chief Experience Officer, is often deemed the organizer, the proactive strategist, the creative thinker.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Event management is more than just planning events; it’s about creating memorable, engaging experiences that align with an organization’s goals. In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events. What is Event Management?

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

You can use a viral waitlist app to manage your future community members. Step 2: Find A Community Manager. Event organizers have a lot on their plate as it is. That’s why it’s best to dedicate one person whose sole job is to nurture the community and ensure a great user experience: a community manager.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Risk Management. More : 7 Tips for a Successful Crisis Management Meeting. During a crisis or a period of negative press, many organizations go dark. If not, planners could be losing opportunities for potential attendees and sponsors. Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Luckily, with the help of event management software, nailing the details is much easier. Unfortunately, you can’t just invest in any event management solution and expect great results. of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% What Is Event Management Software?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In her nomination, her hotel’s management noted that, although she is deaf, she always maintains a positive attitude and frequently goes the extra mile to communicate with, and show appreciation for, hotel guests.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Consider younger people who need experience in events to help manage things. Finding a partner or a sponsor oftentimes isn’t easy. However, if you’re tight on cash, you need to try and look for sponsors or partners. Also, if you can find a renowned partner/sponsor, that could help you with event experience. Partner up.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It really helps you with event management,” she explained. You can flaunt a brand as part of the decor, which can especially delight your sponsors and exhibitors. You can host virtual events, webinars, organize networking opportunities and gamified challenges, and do your marketing all in one place. A virtual venue.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Organization can build a brand by making sponsor in live event which is engaging and driving business results. But how can an event prof make sure the sponsor aligns with the needs of the event? The interest of every sponsor is to find a way to interact to the attendee and track this interaction in a longer duration.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Archibald, senior business events manager at Visit Scotland. I have always and always will advocate that that’s why we start with the destination organization…take a step back and think of this in the RFP in three very manageable buckets.” She acknowledges that these conversations about a sustainable RFP can feel overwhelming.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants. Celebrities, sports figures, and movie stars are a coup to the sponsor whose name is attached to the parade but can be a nightmare for the organizer.

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The Abbi Agency

MAY 19, 2021

While organizations around the world reeled from the effects of the events of 2020, The Abbi Agency delivered thoughtful and effective communication plans for its clients. This campaign was also aimed at ensuring locals that North Lake Tahoe was taking steps to manage visitor demand and keep the community safe.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Handling everything from catering to scheduling activities, the program administrators organize all the fine details of the event. A larger event could have full-time social media managers, while a smaller event may just have one or two photographers who can capture everything. Managing lines and crowd flow throughout the venue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Ultimately, finding out what the attendees want is the bottom line for meeting organizers. With the needs of audience members in-flux, meeting organizers are looking at new ways to surprise and delight attendees. The sponsors love it.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From the offset, you start to think of all the things that need organizing. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. This meeting will also help you organize your team. Your agenda should always link back to the reason ‘why’ you have organized the conference.

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