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

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. So to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 45 questions you want to ask yourself prior to scheduling this meeting.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Everybody was really happy to be able to come together and see some of these speakers that we were all excited about even in this online setting. This allowed the speaker to be there chatting as well because they weren’t presenting live, which added a little bit more engagement. “We had great attendance and engagement.

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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? Consider speakers for your hybrid event. With this in mind, consider invitation-only status to influential attendees and speakers for the in-person portion of the event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Your speakers, your agenda, everything like that. So if you’re sending out updates about speakers and things going on, or even if someone signs up for your newsletter to stay tuned to what’s going on with your conference, put banner ads in the email. Also, something that you can keep in mind – meeting links.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

Is it even possible to entice sponsors within this paradigm? On the contrary, the online world has the potential to offer even more reasons for a sponsor to want to work with you on a virtual event. If you’re in it for the financial perks, sponsors need to get their money’s worth one way or another. But where to begin?

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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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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. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. As such, once you meet with them and explain the vision you have and what you’d like for it to entail, they can match you with the solution they know will fit your needs better. Lighting experts?

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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

MARCH 25, 2020

Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Find Speakers. The speakers are one of the most important parts of the show. Ask your speakers and influencers to post on their social channels about your event. Have a post-event meeting – sooner the better! Do you want the audience to engage? 2 Months Out.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. Event gamification.

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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

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. Does your event app need to accommodate branding and logos specific to the meeting? Do you need to account for company or sponsor logos? Will you have any featured speakers? Content Development. Networking.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. We are eager to share ideas around enhancements you can add, and different approaches you can take to stage your speakers so they look their best. Exhibitor/sponsors onboarding materials .

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. 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? You planned a spectacular event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. You can also use gamified challenges to highlight your sponsors or show your audience what matters to you. Similarly, if you want people to network, set up missions around meeting new people.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

“I wish to thank Endless Events for making our Meet & Greet run as smoothly as possible. You’re fighting for the attention of an audience that’s exhausted and fed up with these “experiences” that bring nothing new to the table, are hastily planned, and fail to meet expectations. Virtual Event Timeline.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Engaging with event sponsors. Access is the admittance to offers like an invitation to a post-event party or one-on-one time with a speaker. Make sure you get the speakers involved and have them be the champion for your event gamification. PURPOSE: Boost engagement with sponsors or exhibitors. Choosing your incentives.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. To find event sponsors, you must start your search ASAP. What’s your budget?

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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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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

APRIL 19, 2021

Hybrid events offer the opportunity to expand an event’s reach, engagement, and return on investment for speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors. On the other hand, spokes will enable smaller groups of attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff to convene. Most speakers presented live across four main stages (…).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? Explain to attendees who they will be meeting and, if appropriate, make introductions by email beforehand. Morning meet-ups can be productive as well.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You can see: The rating of each session on a scale of 1 to 5, How many attended the session, How many left the session halfway through, Sessions and speakers with the highest attendance levels, Which sessions sparked the most engagement (hands raised, Q&As, polls), How many times do attendees replay each session? GIVE VALUE TO EXHIBITORS.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. 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. Plus, it’sits Paper feature offers document templates and meeting notes.

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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. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind. Now that was memorable.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. It was my first practical experience in the field.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Instead, they can host a community throughout the year , which in turn boosts engagement levels , consistently exposes captive audiences to sponsors, and more. Event Apps To The Rescue.

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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. Speaker Power. Smart Monday. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The head of a major speakers bureau provides insight on hot topics, interesting formats, and rising cost concerns for keynoters and other featured speakers. MeetingsNet: Now that the post-pandemic business landscape has some stability, what is different in what corporate groups are looking to get from their speakers?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. Plus visitors and speakers want a different way to engage with the event.”. Giberti advises that “business models for trade shows will dramatically need to change to offer a value proposition to their sponsors and customers in the future.”.

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