Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. The event was aimed at meeting organizers and events-industry media and showcased the broad menu of wellness offerings Caesars has developed for its meeting clients.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. “Yes, A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The return to The Center for Association Leadership’s (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition brought almost 5,000 people to Nashville in August after two years of virtual experiences. When we leverage our platform to allow groups to meet like that, it creates a richer experience,” she said. Community First. Community is powerful.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While there are many destinations where you can host your next business meeting or event, Irvine, California, should be at the top of your list. With nearly 190,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, beautiful weather and endless things to do , Irvine is a hub of innovation and productivity.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Sophia Hyder Hock , chief inclusion officer for Destinations International, on the importance of inclusion and accessibility in the meetings industry. Smart Meetings Why are these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meeting and events industry meaningful?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

So, how can marketers create impactful hybrid events that resonate with physical and virtual attendees while delivering ROI for hosts, sponsors and exhibitors? In this new era, event organizers must develop strategies for each audience. The post Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to convention sponsorship. But with increased spend, there will be that much more pressure on convention organizers to make sure their events are appealing to brands. Organizers on the hunt for sponsors must show direct ROI in order to build fruitful partnerships with brands.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Plus, he has more than a decade of experience as an event organizer and brand sponsorship manager. It could be for attendees, it could be for all your sponsor leads and things like that. Michael is the CEO of Event Hub. And so, he works with more than 300 large live annual events through his event management software company.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

With this new crop of senators and representatives come new staffers ready to serve as the gatekeepers between you and getting your organization’s agenda in front of legislators. Mistake 1: Requesting A Meeting Too Far In Advance. Mistake 1: Requesting A Meeting Too Far In Advance. Simple as that.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The event will be sponsored by Visit Omaha and Century Link Center Omaha, an arena and convention center. Hilton Meet with a Purpose rewards good boys and girls in meetings with a 30-to-60 minute Puppies & Ice Cream break for organizations convening at one of its pet-friendly hotels. Special Treat. Lint rollers.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Organizers would expect that all of this translates into more opportunities for revenue. Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. It’s a business model on how organizers should think about how to keep creating leads as a value proposition,” suggests Giberti.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The first one is that it prepares you for meetings with stakeholders and with so many other people. “So when you have the strategy first, it really prepares you for these meetings. In these meetings, a lot of the time we’ll hear one thing from one person and another thing from another person. Who You Gonna Call?

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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. Smart Meetings looked at the range of ways meeting professionals are elevating the productivity of the humble name badge. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits.

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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

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. 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. Higher Event ROI.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

One final disclaimer before we dive in: this is not sponsored content ; no event platform paid to be featured on this list. As an organizer, you can toggle between light and dark mode and enable or disable randomized or table-like speed networking. . Always schedule a demo with your desired event platform before moving forward with it.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. You can flaunt a brand as part of the decor, which can especially delight your sponsors and exhibitors. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting.

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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. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sponsored by Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization to promote the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, California to visitors nationally and internationally. Start your next adventure with us – visit GOcvb.org. Go al fresco.

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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. The app even includes an Event Planning template that allows you to build the schedule and keep track of staff, sponsors, and budget, as shown below. There must be an easier way, right? Good news: There is.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Smart Meeting East National. Take the time to write notes about what impressed—and what didn’t meet expectations. Who to thank—event sponsors and employers. Ask organizers if there is a photography policy and stick to it. A post shared by Smart Meetings (@smartmeetings) on Nov 23, 2018 at 12:16pm PST. The location.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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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. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Will this improve the quality of the event you’re organizing? Engaging with event sponsors. PURPOSE: Boost engagement with sponsors or exhibitors. As you know, making sure sponsors and exhibitors are satisfied is one of the most important aspects of event planning. But, does this really work? Choosing your incentives.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Smart Meetings contacted Sharlet Brennan, a content marketing consultant and president of Brennan Communications, for tips on how to leverage all that traffic for events. More : 7 Tips for a Successful Crisis Management Meeting. During a crisis or a period of negative press, many organizations go dark. Mobile Friendly.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Each event has a goal that it aims to accomplish, and those goals can vary greatly from organization to organization. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Measuring event ROI is not as straightforward as a simple equation. goals and KPIs.

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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. When businesses agree to sponsor your event they are wanting to increase their sales and build their brand. The example provided was set around food sponsors. What are your attendees interested in?

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