Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

The past year has undoubtedly been the year of virtual events, thanks to Covid-19. But chances are, online events are likely to stay even after the pandemic because of the many benefits they provide. But how does one decipher whether their virtual event has really been a success? Attendee Engagement. App Visits.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

Creating your virtual event budget might feel like a complex task. Sure, you’re probably more than used to create budgets for in-person events. But how do you go about it in the scope of virtual events? Simultaneously, new things that are inherent to virtual events will have to be accounted for.

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Endless Events

JUNE 12, 2020

We wanted to do something different today, hence the topic of storytelling for virtual events. If you’re already familiar with Endless, you know that we’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on virtual events. The virtual events we plan become a bandaid. Stop marketing. And the result?

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events? Giveaway Bags.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

After all, event platforms are key to planning the best hybrid or virtual event and are definitely here to stay. Virtual & Hybrid Event Platforms: All About Automation. First off, Will asks Kyle to talk about his thoughts on virtual event platforms. What happened in 2020 and where are they going?

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s safe to assume you’ve been thinking a lot about virtual event possibilities. Because let’s be fair, virtual events will be the norm for a while. And surprisingly enough, not many event profs have experience with this format. Virtual Event Possibilities: The Simplest Versions.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

And they have good news for us: music for virtual events can be just as compelling as an arena concert. As professionals in music and entertainment, they know everything about the power of music for virtual events. Music For Virtual Events: A Success Story. Virtual event rehearsals , of course.

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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. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Comparison: Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Event Stories: Pivoting To Virtual Events: The Success Story of Kenes Group. ? Dive into platforms with our So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Events Platform webinar! Platforms are the new venues? (10-min

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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.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

It’s finally time to discuss the hot topic of hybrid events. Over the past few months, we’ve been focused on providing all the educational content we possibly could about virtual events. Virtual events will continue to be relevant from here on. How Do Physical & Virtual Attendees Interact?

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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. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? And last but not least, book it early. F&B / Catering.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. And back at the beginning of the pandemic madness, webinars, live streams, and virtual events, in general, were welcomed by pretty much everyone.

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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!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The governor of Nevada recently announced , for example, that large venues can do away with mask mandates as long as attendees are fully vaccinated and raised the attendance limit to 4,000. . The venue also matters. Virtual Events. The cost savings are just too compelling, and online events are less disruptive.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The pandemic ushered in an era of far more inclusive and accessible virtual events and made us re-evaluate some of the event-planning practices we started to take for granted. We learned a very valuable lesson the hard way: an event on the other side of the world can impact the entire globe. Yes, you read that right.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

What are the odds you’ve been thinking hard about event pricing? Because virtual events are now the norm. But now that the paradigm has shifted, the questions about event pricing changed too. And we previously covered some ways you can learn to figure out how to price your virtual event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start? It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work? Ready to get started?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. What we’re seeing now is an inclination to postpone an event rather than cancel it.”

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. No Broadcast Quality. Obviously, it isn’t.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. The same goes for content delivery.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.

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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. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Whether you’re an event planning veteran or this is your first rodeo, our ‘23 event planning guide is chock-full of surprising and helpful insights for the new year. Download the report now to see what you can expect for events in 2023. You can make events more eco-friendly by: Choosing reusable napkins over paper napkins.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Successful event strategies depend on stakeholder satisfaction and event surveys are one of the best ways to measure this. Key Objectives of an Event Survey An event survey’s main objective is to gather valuable feedback for your post-event analysis , helping you refine future events and achieve your KPIs.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Thanks to video streaming services , companies can achieve virtual event planning without geographical constraints. Virtual events can be a standalone venture or accompany a live event. Here’s a few tips to help you kick start your first virtual event with a remote audience. Market Your Event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. What about virtual event timelines ? If you need help with your event budget, download our free event budget template!

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

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. It’s the very heart of hybrid and virtual events! So, what features should we look for in virtual event platforms ?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2021

And digital event planners who adopt this early are going to be the ones who succeed. Digital events right now are in their absolute infancy.” “You might have noticed that I don’t say virtual events because I hate the word virtual. The digital event industry is a real market.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term. Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

“There’s definitely going to be more M&A,” opined Smart Meetings event tech correspondent Brandt Krueger. “We We saw a ton of money flow into the event tech market during the pandemic, and at some point, those investors are going to want to see a return on that investment.” A Targeted Approach.

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