Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). Related : MPI Report: Shorter, More Frequent Meetings. Power of Strategy. Did employee performance improve?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, that theory went out the window and you learned how to write a virtual meeting AV RFP. As you think about the format of your hybrid meeting , you may be overwhelmed with where to start. Planning a Live and Full Virtual Meeting. We have many planner friends who say the toughest challenge is planning two meetings in one.

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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. Attendees can personalize their agenda, meet in the app with video meetings, and even save the video files for review. Building events since : 2018. Albert’s Aha!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Types of Conferences: A Diverse Landscape Conferences come in all shapes and sizes, each tailored to meet specific goals and engage a unique target audience. Implementing Effective Email Marketing: Send targeted email campaigns to nurture leads, provide updates, and encourage early-bird registrations.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. . “We had this big conference plan, but we had to pull the plug on it. I had never actually done what would now be considered a virtual event or an online event. We had keynote presenters who had full presentations ready to go.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

And keep in mind that you registration should go without a hitch so attendees start their connection with you on a positive note. Doing Online Registration Right. We know that online registration can be used to boost your event attendance, but it’s another matter getting it to work right. Want event more event tips?

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this chapter, we cover everything from contactless solutions to food and beverage preparation, along with several other best practices to make attendees feel as safe as possible when returning to live experiences. How can planners prepare for and make sure they meet these demands in a post-COVID world?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Open registration. Attendees should access registration forms easily, so make sure to make them pop!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

His team also procured and managed all AV event technology and created an immersive environment outside the sessions, including dynamic digital signage, plus lighting and atmosphere, themed furniture, registration and an expo. is to be prepared for anything. Learn More: An Update About Hurricane Recovery in the Southeastern U.S.—and

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Read More : Survey Shows Increased Plans for Face-to-Face Meetings in Australia. The NextGen Events study found that 36 percent of respondents were suffering from virtual event registration fatigue and a loss of customer connection. Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings Venues for Music Lovers; Hybrid-Friendly Outdoor Options.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Like carefully adding salt to balance the flavors, AI enriches the event by seamlessly managing registration, streamlining schedules, and personalizing agendas.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 opens for registration appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Online registrations for buyers and sellers will open on 9 February. The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 opens for registration appeared first on Brand TD.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience. Just like event apps, tech stacks are becoming more and more prominent in helping professionals prepare for events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Smart event marketers are figuring out how to meet people where they are and delivering the right content to them at the right time.” One of the biggest things that you should adjust is registration and conversion rates. There’s usually a 35% drop-off for registrations in virtual events.”

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. AI technology is not going away,” said Tauvaa.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One thing I’ve used is a no-book-in-advance, 15-minute session to meet with a subject matter expert at the event.”. I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Change It Up and Make It Intimate.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. A major question always on the mind of the meetings industry is, “How do you maintain engagement once the event ends?” But you can do that virtually.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. In the virtual space, this could involve XR avatars “meeting” in virtual breakout rooms, or communicating through a multi-participant instant messenger or video chat.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Brought to you by: As the world adapts to new ways of meeting and collaborating, we’re being forced to rely on virtual tools and experiences more and more. But the primary challenge in planning and hosting seamless virtual meetings isn’t just working with technology—it’s often a lack of the basic information needed to succeed.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

For instance, say you want to put together the platform and registration technology. But you will have to account for your virtual event platform , which will be your stage, your breakout rooms, your meeting rooms, and everything in between. Do you need small meeting rooms or breakouts? The more accurate you are, the better!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

His team also procured and managed all AV event technology and created an immersive environment outside the sessions, including dynamic digital signage, plus lighting and atmosphere, themed furniture, registration and an expo. is to be prepared for anything. Learn More: An Update About Hurricane Recovery in the Southeastern U.S.—and

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. We forget about the hype up; our registration experience is really boring.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I gained so many insights from working with Meryl Evans in preparation for her Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Demystifying Accessibility: How to Make Sure Your Events and Experiences are Inclusive and Inviting.” Aim to over-communicate and prepare. Jacob Slaton Photography). Beki Winchel.

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Social Media Preparation Communications Communications 144

Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Pre-registration numbers may be unreliable. And while that might be true, you’ll still need to find strategies to make your events meet their ROI. It’s easy to get the word out and run campaigns to drive registration, but doing so effectively isn’t everyone’s strong suit. Turn Your Free Events into Blockbusters.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

While the days of round table meetings and venues brimming with attendees are pretty much over, large scale events meet a different need. Nothing can replace meeting people in-person, but depending on the goals of the event, maybe, people will be re-thinking their approach moving forward. But it won’t be.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The meeting room is private and dedicated to our most important stakeholders. Additionally, make sure you specify a communication plan or meeting plan. How often do you want to meet with your vendors? But they also need to be prepared for how often they’re expected to be in contact with you throughout the process.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

The Top Stressors of a Meeting Planner. So many things run around a meeting planner’s mind but there are only a few big things that really drive us nuts. Thriving in the New World of Meetings. So many things have changed in meetings in such a short span of time. Virtual meetings are not just a reality but a necessity.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Feedback uncovers pain points — like registration issues or problems with a virtual event platform — that can be addressed to improve the attendee journey. Did this year’s event meet your expectations? Question Type: Yes-no Preparation is a key element to any presentation’s success. Identify improvement opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. You join an elite group of meeting planners to accomplish this. To combat this, she remembers scheduling time each week and during the weekend to put towards her preparations.

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