Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

In a bid to dominate the meetings industry, MeetingPlay and Aventri (MPAV), which merged in January, have acquired eventcore. The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. An Industry in Flux.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Why This Revision Matters NAICS codes are critical for federal purposes, including tax filings, business registrations, and access to resources, including emergency federal funding during national or global crises. Corporate Events (meetings, conferences, tradeshows, product launches, brand activations, consumer shows, company parties).

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Time for another exciting episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays – and this time, we’re talking production schedule and show flow. Especially when the paperwork is similar, like a production schedule and show flow. Production Schedule And Show Flow: What Is The Difference? But it also has all of your production goings-on.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And while predictions of a hybrid future don’t seem to reflect our current reality, a shift to virtual for some events can lead to a scramble for personnel who know how to manage the nuances of streaming meetings. Allowing meeting professionals to maintain their productivity and find balance helps the planner and companies reach their goals.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

That is why Smart Meetings gathered top meeting professionals F2F in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for three days this week at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience Mid-Atlantic to learn about the industry and each other. The sight was awe-inspiring and as Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright put it, it made everyone feel safe.

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Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Turn your mics on, it’s time to explore meeting automation for events! On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, we’re tackling meeting automation for events. Meeting automation can do wonders for any business in terms of organization. But there’s more to it than meets the eye! So they created Jifflenow.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Just because we can meet in person, doesn’t mean that is the only solution. Given all the technology and our experience and understanding of the virtual space, why would our meetings and events ever remain the same? Hybrid meetings incorporating virtual tools are here to stay for some powerful reasons. Reasons to Hybrid.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Eventually, you’ll find the perfect platform that meets the top needs of your virtual event! Registration & Ticketing. Staying true to the trend of making the experience as harmonious as can be for your attendees, let’s talk registration. Quality production needs to go hand in hand with excellent content.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Registration & Attendee KPIs. Number of total registrations. Pageviews on the registration microsite. Booth visits/product views. Most/least bookmarked exhibitors, products, or services. Product views. Total meetings held with exhibitors. Meetings scheduled in an app/platform. CTA clicks.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. Factors to Consider As meeting planners start mapping out their needs, here are a few more aspects to consider. Often, consumers purchase products, but upon using them realize none of the features actually help them.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. Read more about event tech consolidation in Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season. In-person Makes a Comeback.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

Event marketers are ramping up in-person events with a fresh perspective provided by two years of virtual meetings and the proliferation of tech specifically focused on video conferencing. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts for tips on how to produce meaningful experiences for everyone on the registration list.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations. event production : event AV costs include all things video, audio, lighting, power, and internet. logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

. American Express Meetings & Events ’ suite of technology solutions for event professionals is now even more robust with the addition of Attendify and Splash as partners. The marketplace of software platforms is a combination of vetted third-party products and proprietary technology developed by the AMEX M&E team.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Learn all about it in our free production guide infographic. Online Tools to Make Registration a Breeze. Forever gone are the days when event registration meant signing a sheet of paper. For any type of registration though, speed and ease of registration is a definite plus. Embracing the Weirdness of Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. New CEO Eric Lochner, who was previously president and CEO of Steele Compliance Solutions, saw the combination as a benefit for meeting professionals looking for seamless solutions. “We

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Meeting at full-service properties that include multiple swimming pools, waterslides and swim-up bars does not mean that board meetings will be held on the diving board—although poolside welcome receptions can start an event off on a festive note. The post The Why of Water Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You see, creative services are not a cherry on top; together with event production, they’re the foundation on which magnificent events are built. When Creative Services Meet Event Production. Speaking of lighting, let’s talk about how event production companies join this creative event planning equation.

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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. Registration & ticketing. By adding traffic analytics to your payment processor, you can see how your attendees got to the registration form. Enhanced virtual audience engagement.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You see, we’re the Einsteins of Events for AV and event production. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Production Channel. The Meeting Pool. Eventbrite.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? And that’s a wrap on another information-packed, product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast. ” Talking about perfecting the art of event timelines !

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Do they want to meet virtually or in person? Conduct surveys, analyze behavioral data from past events, talk to registrants and read comments they post in chat. What if registrants are divided? Read More : Can One Virtual Meeting Platform Rule Them All?

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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. Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

More: Hack Your Event Budget with Smart Meetings. 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. Income Estimate.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

Leo Friedman, CEO of iPromo, says his company saw many clients shift gifting to higher-end products to make up for missed company parties, sales meetings and office perks. Riley Land handmade wooden products were a hit—cutting boards and other kitchen items,” he says. The Comeback. Trending: Good Vibrations.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production. Production and Purchasing. Event Production. Talk to your event production company and AV team to see how you can create a more sustainable event by using less energy. Event Waste . Make A Plan.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But this is a case study in how an award-winning, full-service media production company in Orlando pivoted in less time than it takes a hurricane’s eye to pass through to create a successful event despite the weather emergency. The post The Category 5 Pivot: How One Event Company Beat Helene and Milton appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. We recommend planning your virtual event at least 12 weeks out – especially if you don’t have production partners you can lean on who know what your vision is all about and can jump right into the planning process. Open registration.

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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. We appreciate your support.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs.

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