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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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

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 attendees need an opportunity to interact with sponsors?

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Technology Technology Event Apps Social Media 264

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Together their event department raises millions of dollars in sponsorships and create an event that crosses generational boundaries, uses creative ideas to engage their audience, all while meeting stakeholder objectives. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors. They also own ThinkGeek.

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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. From selecting the right vendors to managing on-site operations, every detail plays a vital role in delivering a smooth and impactful conference.

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Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. To find event sponsors, you must start your search ASAP. Start by visiting SponsorMyEvent.

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Sponsors Fashion Virtual Events Promotion 304

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. Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Virtual Trade Show Ideas: The Sponsor & Exhibitor Side. Also, think about what is the purpose for your sponsors and your exhibitors. Far too many people think they just want to meet the attendees. Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors. Well, that’s not always true.

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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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Social Media SEO Planner Media 256

Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

Those are different types of vendors,” says Brandt. “If you have vendors that are looking for targeting, online is great. The high level objectives behind exhibit booth should be to drive meetings, traffic to the website, and awareness.” You can qualify those leads before they even hit you.”

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Virtual Events Trade Show Vendor Events 317

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 314

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. Yet too often the speaker selection process is managed by the sales and marketing teams, and it usually identifies people in two major categories– sponsors and big corporate logos. The Best Speakers. For more information. .

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Speakers Social Media Sponsors Communications 299

Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the years I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of meetings. One of the most common issues I address that is rarely acknowledged openly is the tension between the wants and needs of suppliers and practitioners at meetings. By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors.

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Meeting Vendor Sponsors Attendee 118

Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. For example, you can engage your attendees after the big annual in-person events with follow-up virtual meet-ups and hybrid events. Hubspot’s INBOUND is an excellent example of event marketing.

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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. When businesses agree to sponsor your event they are wanting to increase their sales and build their brand. The example provided was set around food sponsors. What are your attendees interested in?

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Conference Sponsors Vendor Location 189

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants. Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Strengthen Relationships Through Face-to-Face Meetings. Studies also suggest in-person meetings generate more ideas compared to remote conferences. 95% also believe face-to-face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships. You can always follow up after networking event using social media.

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Networking Social Media Social Network Events 258

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

How the meetings industry is celebrating #GMID2023 Destinations across the United States are showing just how much #meetingsmatter. This year marks the sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), hosted by U.S. It’s so vital that it’s worth celebrating, read below see ways meeting profs are doing just that.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. You should approach sponsors at this early stage as well. 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.

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Trade Show Remote Events Sponsors 219

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I think it’s also a meeting problem: “The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology.” And so it goes with meetings. It’s why businesses sponsor meetings. All meeting design needs to recognize this reality.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event. Sponsorship.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. How can you leverage your app to include sponsors? Their app includes tools that measure attendee engagement in real time, are set to build revenue and highlight sponsors, and most importantly, tools that keep your attendees informed during the event.

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Event Apps Conference Sponsors Audience 184

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. With very specific requirements and ideas about what the venue should be, it can be hard to find a space that meets your expectations. This meeting will also help you organize your team. How do you find the right speakers?

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Venue Conference Entertainment Audience 246

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2024

Vendor-sponsored dinners allow participants to have access to product managers, and vice versa. If you’re running an internal sales incentive, giving top performers time to meet with the C-suite is very motivating. Group travel doesn’t have to be static. It does not need to be a one-size-fits-all experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. So can in-kind sponsorships for events help you meet your event goals? Mine is: that’s what I always try to do rather than give money as a sponsor,” says Will.

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Sponsors Events Attendee Audience 177

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. This simple question gives you the direction you need to make sure you’re not only meeting the needs of your client but that you’re also meeting the needs and expectations of your audience. You’re not alone.

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Speakers Audience Events Event Apps 185

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2024

Vendor-sponsored dinners allow participants to have access to product managers, and vice versa. If you’re running an internal sales incentive, giving top performers time to meet with the C-suite is very motivating. Group travel doesn’t have to be static. It does not need to be a one-size-fits-all experience.

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Travel Travel Incentives Vendor 130

Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

“A lot of people experience virtual events on a daily basis in their office and corporate meetings already”, says Andrew. You used to come together for a quarterly regional meeting that everyone had to travel for. And the mixed impact of it, depending on how engaging the sponsor is. Or a two-minute ad spot.

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Virtual Events Events Platform Sponsors 265

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For event experience leaders, effective lead retrieval ensures your team along with sponsors and exhibitors can turn attendee interest into actionable follow-ups while maintaining a smooth and engaging event atmosphere. Interactive exhibitor booths Offering interactive vendor booths opens the door to all sorts of gamification possibilities.

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Automation Social Media Sponsors Attendee 59

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Market the event on social media , create online event pages, send invitations, and ask participating vendors to promote it as well. . Entice visitors of all types to attend by including a variety of vendors, activities, and entertainment options. Sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and organized by DeKalb Corn Fest Inc.,

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Events Seminar Sponsors Promotion 147

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. We just ran our conference with a new vendor.

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Vendor Management B2B Training 59

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

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Meeting Planner Vendor Sponsors 91

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. So, we recommend that all AV vendors make their quotes 100% inclusive of all of the costs so you, the client, can see the real cost of the event.

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Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

And not necessarily little properties but properties all over the place that have one vendor doing it. But there’s obviously still the ability right now at least for you to bring a third party vendor in. We’re realizing we’re losing customers because no one wants to work with our in-house vendor.

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