Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Why not make life easier for your while delivering better value to sponsors? 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. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. “We call it a sponsorship marketplace.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

” Exhibitors & Sponsors At Virtual Events. “From a business perspective, one of the biggest opportunities for growth for us has been events like Stephanie’s that bring in sponsors and exhibitors. I know people wonder whether or not there is an ROI for sponsoring virtual events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. SEAMLESS REGISTRATION PROCESS. Attendee tracking starts at event registration. The Benefits of Attendee Tracking.

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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. Main ticket windows used for registration area. Where else can we do this?”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to convention sponsorship. Organizers on the hunt for sponsors must show direct ROI in order to build fruitful partnerships with brands. These three strategies to get the most out of a sponsor partnership: 1. More : How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? On the contrary, plenty of sponsors can get a lot more out of digital experiences than live ones. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Are you charging enough for all their benefits?

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Data is the best way to improve your future events, so when in doubt, rely on event platforms for in-person meetings, conferences, and events to see what you can improve for next time. . You don’t have to worry about collecting business cards or messing around with paper registration forms at the event. Increase Attendance.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“We created everything for all general sessions and breakout content like opening videos, animated show looks and speaker title card animations, awards presentations, deck templates, plus voiceover and sponsor loops.” The post The Category 5 Pivot: How One Event Company Beat Helene and Milton appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Do they want to meet virtually or in person? What if registrants are divided?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success. Registration. Will integration with registration content be needed? Does your event app need to accommodate branding and logos specific to the meeting? Do you need to account for company or sponsor logos?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. Downtown Richmond, Virginia How to Get Involved Registration for POPS is open now and the registration information can be found here.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. Livestreaming is also more popular at events, with 40 percent incorporating the hybrid meeting format. The post Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Demand for Green and Safe.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

As soon as attendees get access into the platform, they’re able to see what sessions would be most interesting to them based on how they signed up in the registration process. Other platforms have really expanded on what it means to be a virtual exhibitor or a virtual sponsor.” ” Attendance Tracking In Hybrid Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Communication channels include the event website, registration page, confirmation/welcome emails, pre-event instructions, event signage, nametags, programs and table tents. The post How to Produce a Stand-Out Experience appeared first on Smart Meetings. For more information. .

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Out of all event platform features , registration and email manager were at the top. Following were native streaming players, video meetings or video rooms, gamification, onsite lead retrieval, and credit tracking.” “We want to take the time for you to meet with these different technologies and learn about them.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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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 sponsor activations?

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Or, ‘We’re going to market toward medical meetings.’ Erbium is a registration platform that you can use to create a basic website and fill out registration forms for your event.”. Let’s say you have a guest ticket, VIP ticket, presenter/speaker ticket, and sponsor ticket. Now people are coming out loud and proud.”.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

Meet the team leads of the production company, review the scope and goals of the event, and discuss the path forward. Exhibitor/sponsors onboarding materials . Exhibitor/sponsor onboarding sessions. Confirmed registration numbers. 2 Weeks – Tie-Down Meeting. Tie-down meeting. What to expect: .

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Friends and family are already gathering for casual meet-ups, and smaller-scale events are popping up everywhere, signaling that our industry might be ready to make a slow return to its former state – and even achieve higher heights, given that the lessons learned don’t go to waste. Slow & Steady Wins The Race.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. Think of ways you can join forces with your sponsors and have the attendees interact with both your products at the same time. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

Up Your Learning and Event Networking Experience at Meetings. Aside from the experience, there are two more major things you expect meeting attendees to take home: knowledge and new opportunities. That’s why it is important to design your meetings for event networking. Click To Tweet. Can You Earn from Your Event’s Live Video?

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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

MAY 13, 2021

With key sponsors IMEX , Abu Dhabi, Delta, Slovenia and Naples/Marco Island/Everglades and support from strategic partners we were able to offer this at no cost to everyone. We put it on our chapter calendars in February and launched registration 2 weeks prior, recognizing that with digital events this is when a majority register anyhow!

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. According to Heidi, ‘When we meet someone face to face, there’s that instant feeling. How do you build trust online? .

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Hosting a community on an event platform is an investment, but it can definitely pay off as it offers value to attendees and sponsors alike. Event technology automates many processes, from registration, catering, and measuring event ROI. But what brings the entire community together is the big in-person event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

“We created everything for all general sessions and breakout content like opening videos, animated show looks and speaker title card animations, awards presentations, deck templates, plus voiceover and sponsor loops.” The post The Category 5 Pivot: How One Event Company Beat Helene and Milton appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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?”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

First, they talk about event platforms for meetings with 10 people or less. “Zoom is still king for small meetings, as is Google Meet. If you’re doing sales meetings, Zoom’s going to crush it for you. You can do it at registration as well. .” Event Platforms 101. It’s that simple.

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