Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

And for years, organizations harnessed the power of conferences and trade-shows in order to improve their overall marketing strategies. When it comes to in-person events coming to a grinding halt, though, it’s another story. When it comes to in-person events coming to a grinding halt, though, it’s another story.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s safe to assume you’ve been thinking a lot about virtual event possibilities. Because let’s be fair, virtual events will be the norm for a while. And surprisingly enough, not many event profs have experience with this format. Virtual Event Possibilities: The Simplest Versions.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. How to Spread the Word.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Not all events need to done in person. Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Handle Virtual Events Better, Get an Event Planning Certification.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

Now that virtual events are the talk of the town , it’s time to consider a virtual emcee. Especially because one of the biggest concerns with virtual events is audience engagement. So considering a virtual emcee is definitely something you want to do. Helping Speakers In Virtual Events.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Planning An Event Has Never Easier. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a series of challenges to the events industry. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. Vibe Interactive Whiteboard & Virtual Events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

Today, they discuss yet another amazing event technology solution: data-based matchmaking services. Not only do matchmaking services change the way we can network at virtual events, but they also have immense potential to improve remote company culture and make the most of our internal meetings. ” And Glimpse?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Because after producing dozens of successful virtual events over the past few months, we’ve learned a lot! Back before virtual events were the norm, planners already dabbled in event apps. And one of the great things about this particular piece of event tech is push notifications.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if there’s one thing event professionals are known for it’s being flexible. Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. No Broadcast Quality. Obviously, it isn’t.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

My company, Go Leeward Agency, worked with a 10,000-attendee event that utilized dozens of speakers. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” He says his clients like the camaraderie of the live event, but also appreciate the financial savings of the virtual format. The Virtual Advantage.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

In today’s Event Tech Podcast episode, Will and Brandt answer a poignant question by one of the podcast’s listeners. Attendees need Wi-Fi to access virtual events. Then, they also address how certain people might simply be reluctant to embrace event technology, such as Metaverse or VR.

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Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Virtual Event Checklist: Your Ultimate Virtual Event Planning Checklist! Planing for the Worst: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? Did you read the article, but still aren’t sure how to start plan your virtual event? We love a good checklist! (12-minute

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A lot of it comes down to remote work. Remote work is so attractive that organizations with remote options are gaining all of the jobs that are being lost in these other areas. Hospitality jobs typically don’t offer remote work.” ” The Events Industry Is Not Just Event Planners!

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally time we talk about virtual happy hour ideas. So far on the blog, we’ve been discussing many topics related to virtual events. Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plan Aligned Activities: Once you know what your team cares about, organize activities like local clean-ups, charity events, or volunteer days that reflect their values. Organizing Community Impact Events Community impact events are a powerful way to give back and make a tangible difference.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

The average price for a paid virtual event is $443. Are virtual attendees seeing value? It depends. “To demand a fee, digital events must boast compelling content and a seamless experience. According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The Best of the Best: What’s Brewing: Live Events Coalition: Is It Helping The Industry? ? As we approach the final quarter of 2020, make sure that you’re up to date on this year’s Virtual Event Trends. Remote Work: Is It Helping Or Hurting The Events Industry? The Wonderful World Of Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Analytics: Customized dashboards can give organizers and exhibitors meaningful windows into leads during and after the 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 they found comfort and convenience in the virtual format or they’re still nervous for health reasons. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Software company twine’s announcement today that it is acquiring the relationship-building technology company Glimpse is a sign of the evolution of virtual meetings and possibly the first step toward a more tangible virtual event world. The Players. When rolled out to Zoom Webinars, it will work for much larger groups. “It

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Others have benefitted from a fresh approach as exemplified by today’s announcement that Zoom Ventures and others are investing in the remote-first startup twine. Read more about mergers and acquisitions in the event tech world. He described the current state of events as a roller coaster. A Targeted Approach.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Many employers saw remote work and virtual events as a short-term answer to the problem of potentially contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic. But going virtual isn’t the long-term plan for many companies. CEOs rightly worry that holding purely virtual events could negatively affect engagement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2023

Gen Z have] the ability to intern or freelance with different organizations. [It] It] gives them the opportunity to really feel what it’s like to be part of that organization.” I prefer doing virtual events because it gives me that flexibility…if the work is getting done, should it matter where you’re doing it in some cases?”

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2021.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Virtual events might not be something completely new at this point. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees. And these are two very important parts of any event that deserve a smooth virtual experience! I do not blame the organizers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

TJ The most in-demand roles in 2023 and 2024 include: Event Technology Specialists : Experts in technology used to host and manage events, both in-person and virtual. Event Registration Specialists : Professionals focused on managing the registration process for attendees. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. The opportunities for virtual and hybrid events are nearly endless with the right VR tech.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. Some large groups are throwing a camera in the room to capture the presentations for an extended remote audience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

A year ago, the events industry had no choice but to master the art of virtual events. As restrictions are slowly lifting and the worst is hopefully behind us, we can glimpse into the future of post-Covid events. One of the greatest challenges the future poses is hybrid event interactions. . ” He continues.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Rather than equally prioritizing both audiences, the old hybrid event simply offers one-way communication from your event to participants that view the event remotely. The events industry spent more than a year learning, producing, and honing the art of virtual events, elevating digital experiences to brand new heights.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

Event marketers are ramping up in-person events with a fresh perspective provided by two years of virtual meetings and the proliferation of tech specifically focused on video conferencing. Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion.

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