Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. The adventure fittingly starts Monday with a day of interactive, carnival-themed exchanges of knowledge, courtesy of Meeting Professionals International. Leave a 10-minute buffer between meetings for email, phone calls and coffee.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Today we’re talking about the difference between an event production company and AV company. Because as someone who operates in the events industry, it’s key that you’re up to date with things like event production and AV. Event Production Company And AV Company: Breaking It Down.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners? To stand out, clearly communicate what makes your product or service unique.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Website traffic by promo codes: see which sponsors or promo codes drove the most traffic to your event website. Booth visits/product views. Sponsor revenue. Sponsor/ exhibitor satisfaction : measure with a survey. Most/least bookmarked exhibitors, products, or services. Product views. Sponsor logos clicked.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Will you need demos of products? And what will you do to keep your sponsors happy? Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos. Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors .

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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. Now all variations of meeting delivery are on the table.

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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? ” Exhibitors & Sponsors At Virtual Events. As a result of that, 20% of our lead volume comes from people who were previously sponsors and exhibitors of other events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Also, consider a special offer when it comes to sponsors’ products that they serve. So for example, if one of your sponsors sells shampoo, maybe offering 50% off their shampoo, let’s do it. Also, something that you can keep in mind – meeting links. What’s really cool is that you can sponsor that.

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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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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The first one is that it prepares you for meetings with stakeholders and with so many other people. So us, being a PR and event production company, people can jump on phones with us and they just start talking about their event needs. “So when you have the strategy first, it really prepares you for these meetings.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care. You have earned it!

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ditch the misconception that these experiences take less time to plan, fewer resources, fewer headaches, and a lot less money and production. As a production company, Endless has pretty much seen it all. “I wish to thank Endless Events for making our Meet & Greet run as smoothly as possible. Virtual Event Timeline.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Create a Launch Plan Leading Up to Your Big Event Treat your event like it’s the biggest product launch of the decade for your company. This is your tribe: these are the people who want to chat about your business, attend your events, and buy products. Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

What sponsors would step up? “We When asked, she predicted that the group would probably continue to offer some sort of virtual product to expand their digital reach and monetize the content in a different way. The post Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

In Smart Meetings ’ webinar, “ Hybrid How-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Successful Hybrid Event ,” Alyssa Peltier, senior event marketing manager for Cvent , shared strategies to get us there with fewer hiccups. This really will come down to becoming a master of content strategy that emphasizes the production experience,” she says.

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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

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. Attendees can personalize their agenda, meet in the app with video meetings, and even save the video files for review. Always schedule a demo with your desired event platform before moving forward with it.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

Take it from me, someone with more than eight years experience on the Hill planning association and government relations events: avoid these top five mistakes and your efforts to book meetings on the Hill will be more successful. Mistake 1: Requesting A Meeting Too Far In Advance. Mistake 2: Being Inflexible With Availability.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Gamification statistics show that these processes do wonders for productivity, profitability, and engagement at the workplace and learning institutions. For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. Why Event Gamification?

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Determine Your AV And Production Needs. Virtual events have their own set of AV and production needs that have to be met. This is a good time to go after the best Virtual Event Production company that is already familiar with the game and can walk you through the details. Have a post-event meeting – sooner the better!

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The pandemic normalized virtual events , improved their production quality, and sped up the adoption of event platforms. With it comes the community model: an opportunity to stay connected with your audience, exhibitors, and sponsors throughout the entire year rather than just for several days.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Foster Lasting Relationships Events are really all about relationships, so your event plan should prioritize fostering lasting connections with attendees, sponsors and partners. Showing up once a year to ask for money isn’t the best way to ensure you have valuable sponsors each year. Check the blog for more insights on the industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

“We start planning next year’s parade before this year’s takes place,” said Ray Pulver, owner and president of Upbeat Parade Productions. 2023 Festival of Lights Parade, Palm Springs, California, photo: Upbeat Parade Productions Pulver has been producing parades for more than 30 years. Sponsors require special attention.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet. One way in and out, which provided max safety and visibility for sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

She will receive a $5,000 cash prize, and her property will get a product, training and consultation package from Cintas and its business partners. They are donating products and services said to be worth $11,600 to Alvarez’s property. They are donating products and services said to be worth $11,600 to Alvarez’s property.

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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. Measure ROI for sponsors and exhibitors. What do your attendees think about your event?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

These include: Productivity with instant feedback: when one plays a game, he or she is given a clear purpose, a sense of autonomy and feedback on progress. Now that you understand the potential gamification holds let’s see how you could use it for the production of your events. Engaging with event sponsors. What’s your passcode?”

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Is it there so people can learn about new product ideas? Is it so they can go close a deal and get the new order placed for the year for the product that they need? Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Content Everywhere.

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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. As Kara Gladish from Socio pointed out in an #EventIcons episode about virtual event production , gamification can also be used to streamline communication. Event gamification. Attendee communication.

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