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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Then there’s technology , our secret ingredient that brings the event experience to life and elevates each moment, like the scent of fresh herbs wafting from the kitchen.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Bizzabo Chief Marketing officer Alon Alroy predicted steady growth of virtual 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. This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. What Is Experiential Marketing? .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

Technological considerations play an important role in creating RFPs. Your technology can make or break your event. Are you gathering for marketing, networking, or community building? Registration. Will integration with registration content be needed? What level of technological support will be available?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. The addition of a virtual option allows for dramatically higher registration rates, which can help build a marketing funnel.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

While virtual event platforms help enhance meeting and event experiences, expand audiences and provide more options for participating, marketing power in the form of pre-event omnichannel marketing strategies and post-event actions is critical for maximizing the success of these events.

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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. The Benefits of Attendee Tracking.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of conference management, from the initial planning stages to post-event analysis, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure your event’s resounding success.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With so many events vying for your attendees’ attention, an intentional, targeted event marketing strategy can be an essential way to help your event stand out from the crowd. Read on to learn about the Event Marketing KPIs that should be an essential part of your event marketing strategy: . Email Open Rates.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work?

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Yet the biggest events in the world didn’t use it for the registration. What it did was it appealed to the mass market of people who needed something quick. I think they’re going to build this humongous company that will reach a huge market, but won’t tap into the big pie events that we would rather do.

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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. While the main event goal of some events is to sell as many tickets as possible, others strive for higher brand recognition or good event marketing metrics.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

The deal, backed by a growth equity investment from Sunstone Partners and Camden Partners, is positioned as a blend of technology and service to close gaps in the planning process and deliver a full-service solution for meetings ranging from 100 people to more than 200,000. Washington D.C.-based Combined Solution Set.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Next, make registration and check-in a breeze. Your Guide to Event Registrations. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event. Which is why it’s a must to make registration as smooth and impressive as possible. Be Heard via Influencer Marketing.

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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! What we’ve been preaching instead is a radical shift in your event planning mindset: putting event technology at the center of your event strategy. And so naturally, the market followed.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart region is also home to thriving clusters in mobility, energy and environment, engineering, financial sector, bio and medical technology, creative industries, aerospace and information technology. Copyright: SWR Media Services, Schönfeld Marketing. The Stuttgart TV Tower.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Registration Figures. Registration is a good indication of event quality and attendee demand. . Registration for an intimate gala will be lower than registration for a huge conference. Even so, tracking registration figures over time for similar types of events can help you gauge attendee interest. .

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Can we get an event marketing plan up in here? Because no matter how you feel about it, marketing is a fundamental part of any business. But with the world changing so fast, and technology popping up everywhere, it’s easy to get lost. We’re here today to help you navigate the uncertain waters of marketing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Premium Swag: Unique conference merchandise that isn’t available to later registrants. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

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? Just because we can meet in person, doesn’t mean that is the only solution.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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. At Endless Events, we believe that event platforms and technology should be the basis of a modern event strategy. Registration & ticketing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

So imagine that anything was possible for your event, without technological or budgetary constraints. What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? Do you already have registration or networking tools? Marketing & Engagement. How do you want users to access the event?

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2018

That includes knowing what event tech to use, how to properly check-in attendees and marketing your event so it stands out. Use an integrated platform that manages all your registration tasks at once. After all, mismanaged technology is sure to cause migraines. The Six Event Conferences You Need to Keep in Your Calendar.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Marketing and promotion. A solid majority (63 percent) of respondents said that word of mouth was the best way to reach potential attendees, while social media marketing came in second place, at 49 percent. Despite some labeling it old school, email marketing accounts for 38 percent of marketing. percent used video.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

They have breakout tracks where there are suggested sessions for each track such as a marketing and customer service tracks. With 377 sessions this year spanning everything from entry-level marketing, software deep-dives, leadership, and inspirational chats the options were limitless allowing attendees to get the value they desired. .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 5, 2019

And if the Event Tech Podcast is your Bible on all things technology related to the industry, today we bring a brand new gospel. As we all know, technology can get quite expensive. Not to mention the sort of technology you’d want for a large scale event! Registration Technology. Event Tech: The Landscape.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As For the Love of Lanyards. Attendee Benefits.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Websites, registration apps, email campaigns, and advertising can all impact your budget, so plan accordingly. Telling people about the event is a big portion of the budget to consider.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. The following tips will allow you to leverage technology to: Improve Covid safety.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Kyle says that he and his team considered over 500 event technology providers and ranked them based on several parameters. Out of all event platform features , registration and email manager were at the top. “That was one of the key features that we’re not seeing enough in event technology today,” Kyle says. .

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Frankfurt was the first time I remember where people started saying, ‘We’re going to market toward the associate market.’ Or, ‘We’re going to market toward medical meetings.’ This whole market was changing because so much money was being put into it. It just shows how global the entire event market has become.

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