Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. What is early bird registration?

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. When it comes to event planner networking ideas, it can be difficult to find new and exciting ways to effectively bring the right people together. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Plus, anything you send attendees gives the organization another avenue to layer the learning (colors, themes, swag). Make sure registration is easy to navigate, choose a mobile-friendly platform, and one with engagement options built-in (Q&A, chat, polling). And don’t forget “old school” notebooks. Meet the Demand With On-demand.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be.

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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. That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. SEAMLESS REGISTRATION PROCESS.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

Planners were inundated with information about masks, sanitizers, and social distancing. While it’s important to emphasize that no event is risk-free, event planners can implement many safety processes that ensure the safety of their attendees, exhibitors, and staff. Contactless registration & payment.

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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. Registration & ticketing.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. In today’s Event Tech Podcast episode, Brandt Krueger and Kyle Kocinski talk about the event tech stack and several tools that event planners might want to incorporate into their stack.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations.

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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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. So, how can event organizers measure and increase attendee retention ? So, how can event organizers measure and increase attendee retention ? The answer is to lean on analytics.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. Not only do we help each organization make the right choice for their perfect event, but we’ve also undergone the necessary training. Registration & Ticketing.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Finally, we explain how event platforms can help planners measure event ROI and reach their goals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

However, your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics. Raise your registration fee.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. Today, hundreds of organizations use Event Farm. I fell into putting on an event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers. Exhibitors are expressing their concerns and asking for show organizers to partner with them.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Customer Support Should Be The Standard.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. Allowing meeting professionals to maintain their productivity and find balance helps the planner and companies reach their goals.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. The assessment included analysis of CAC members’ registration data, insights discovered about attendee behavior, and suggestions for how and when this information should be communicated.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Others, however, might seem a little bit too daunting for a novice planner, but they’re just what innovative and tech-savvy planners are looking for. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Open registration. Attendees should access registration forms easily, so make sure to make them pop! Stay organized and in control by creating the so-called “day-of” timeline.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Late attendee registrations and room-block bookings continue to vex meeting planners, but those are not the only challenges they face. based corporate, association, SMERF, and third-party planners between late December 2023 and January 2024. The survey organizers also conducted 20 interviews with meeting and event planners.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. I spent the first 20 years of my career as a global strategist.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

We have a strong opportunity to deepen the process of hosting in-person, hybrid and virtual events and are excited to be able to better support meeting planners and event organizers while offering a wider range of products and experiences,” he said in a statement. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Conduct surveys, analyze behavioral data from past events, talk to registrants and read comments they post in chat. What if registrants are divided? We’ll talk more about ROI in a minute, but first let’s answer planners’ top questions about hybrid events. Know your audience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. The number of attendees, sales, engagement, profit, new contacts – whatever is relevant to you and your organization. What specific organization goals will this event help you achieve?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Instead, event planners should focus on creating the right experience for the attendees. But if you think about three days of my time plus the hotel and registration, that’s a high cost to gain an idea that I might get from a great podcast or from an article. But I’m hearing the same old thing from event planners.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? In the scientific community, for example, potential registrants are opting not to travel to in-person events because of their environmental impact.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2019

Event planners everywhere now have the power of harnessing the immense potential of event apps. As an event planner and overall event app pro, Lindsay recalls the importance of knowing “What is it that you as an event manager want to accomplish with your event and why that’s going to be important? . ”, says Lindsay.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. But even in the hybrid setting, organizers need to be mindful of how they are engaging their attendees.

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