Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. Kirsten Olean with CFF agreed. That builds trust.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 9, 2022

Take online supplier relationships, for example. Not to mention online platforms make those who are less extroverted feel more comfortable. However, some are not as inclined to build online supplier relationships. Event Brew Loves Online Supplier Relationships. Can you actually build strong online supplier relationships?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Corporate clients, wedding planners, and social organizers alike are looking for unique, nature-inspired settings to create unforgettable experiencesand your hotels outdoor spaces could be exactly what theyre searching for. To entice planners, its essential to showcase your outdoor spaces with compelling digital content.

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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? Define Your Unique Value Proposition Event planners are inundated with choices.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges. How to create serendipity and exciting spontaneity of in-person event experiences online? Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen. Make Online Networking as Easy as Possible. Small breakout sessions.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do? It’s a win/win,” she says. Hybrid Events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. asked, what steps would you give to a new event planner to help protect against cybersecurity threats for virtual events? In 2022, the United States saw 1,774 data breaches. I’ll add a tip.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

The online experience could never replace that. They haven’t spent a lot of energy on online events until they had to. Now, all of a sudden, they’re putting a lot of energy into online events and that’s really the catalyst. “There’s still going to be a lot in the online world.

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Social Tables

APRIL 30, 2021

Event planner logos are a great way to do exactly that. Keep reading to take a deep dive into the world of event planner logos. But first, here’s why event planner logos are so important: According to the experts at Design Powers , “a good logo is memorable, differentiates you from everyone else, and fosters brand loyalty.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2021

And most importantly for this podcast, he is the founder and CEO of Shindig , a virtual conference, event, and meeting platform that has mastered the art of online engagement. There are going to be companies who’ll say that the pandemic taught them what is possible online. We can achieve miracles online! ” she asks.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. One of the most glaring hybrid event mistakes planners incur is ignoring the virtual audience (more on that later). This is yet another instance where planners must recall that hybrid means in-person plus virtual.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Event planners need to know what’s on the radar for 2023, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Next, we introduce eight trends that savvy event planners are embracing in 2023 and three that aren’t worth your time or attention this year. As an event planner, you have the power to make events more diverse, equal, and inclusive.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. Additionally, they come with an additional set of perks and pose a great opportunity for event planners to start embracing the up-and-coming community model. The same goes for content delivery.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

When meeting planners stay with us, they experience firsthand how seamlessly an event can take place in a good environment. This system allows travellers to book meeting spaces online, which is especially ideal for small, last-minute meetings. It’s a convenient solution for travellers and organisers alike.

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Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

They claim that event planners should take note. The instructor is calling out in-person and online participants, giving shoutouts. Building A Powerful Online Community. It is precisely the diversity of content and inclusion that makes Peloton such a great example of an online community. High Production Value.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. Event planners are opting for event platforms for in-person events for these 13 reasons. It’s a good idea to have an event platform for in-person events just in case you need to take your event online at the last minute.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Event planners should have somebody available to them 24/7. And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. The success of their event depends on it!

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

A lot of times when we’re sitting here thinking that the events industry is getting a lot of attention, it never trickles down to production companies or planners.” You’d invest in the infrastructure that’s getting people online.” It’s not going to be the incumbent online platforms.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Read More : 4 Tips to Make Your Online Event a Success. Virtual interpretation providers recognize the need not only for greater access to language and information but to a more streamlined process for event planners.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Becoming a CMP “I am from a generation of planners who fell into this work,” Surmont says. Lots of online courses have practice tests to help you regain that muscle memory.” Planners have power to bring people together, and together, people solve problems, generate ideas and inspire one another, Surmont says.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

And last but not least, he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest convention for online video creators. We’ll launch an online platform and create an online community on Discord. Building An Online Community. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jim Louderback ! The Success Story Of VidCon Now.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Paid media refers to marketing content you purchase, such as online ads. Buy a few online ads to cover all your bases and you’ll be more likely to attract a large number of guests. This is a form of using your online presence to generate more earned media. Event planners often promote events that may not be entirely unique.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One hill for event planners to climb during the pandemic was trying to engage online attendees in a way that avoided the FOMO (fear of missing out) of being a digital participant. Activities such as trivia challenges that both in-person and online attendees can participate in were big hits. Read for more engaging ideas.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We have many planner friends who say the toughest challenge is planning two meetings in one. You need two teams, one for in-person, on-site and one for online planning. You can easily shift your live audience to attend online by adding virtual registration codes so check that your registration company can accommodate both.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth. percent in 2019.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom , in its limited form, is still a choice for many virtual event planners because it’s budget-friendly and easy to use. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. Moving to a Virtual Event – How do I get it online? . Moving your event online will require several moving parts. The first steps are to look at your event and visualize what your ideal online event would look like.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs. New members.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A lot of online stuff is going to the wayside. As bean counters start to look for other ways to save money, they’re going to look at the 2020 and 2021 budgets, which were significantly lower because we were doing online events. I think planners will have to return to being fully digital or some kind of hybrid.”. “One

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Groups360 announced this week that Choice Hotels worldwide will be offering online instant booking for group guest rooms through their proprietary GroupSync Marketplace. Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences. Sustainability as a Value Proposition Meeting planners view sustainability as a primary factor when planning events. Generic proposals no longer suffice in this environment.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. A dedicated online agenda, offering virtual participants features that wouldn’t be available to in-person attendees, can be elevated through a screen.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. Create an Event Community Online communities are virtual spaces that bring like-minded people together. Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Practical Tips for Hotels Here are ways to use print effectively in your marketing mix: Target Key Audiences: Place ads in trusted publications tailored to your target market, such as magazines read by corporate travelers or event planners. A well-placed print ad can create a strong impression with readers who value quality and dependability.

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