Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

In today’s post, we’re discussing virtual event pricing. So, you decided to take the jump from in-person to virtual. And you hired the best virtual event production company out there to help you put together an amazing experience. One of the hardest things to figure out is the virtual event pricing model.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2020

There’s no running away from virtual events. As both the world and our industry shift consistently, it’s our job as event planners to keep up! Chances are you’re already gearing up to put together your first virtual event. Here at Endless, we’re not new to this virtual world.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

A few months ago – you know, when the craziness was at its highest – we wrote about virtual event mistakes. Yes, today, we’ll be explaining exactly why virtual event rehearsals should be a non-negotiable. If there’s something 2020 has taught it’s that we can never be too prepared.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

With the acquisition of digital event platform Run The World, EventMobi wants the industry to know that virtual events are a more powerful tool than we realize. There were a few things that were revolutionary in terms of virtual events during the pandemic, first of all because we couldn’t go anywhere.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

And one of the biggest question marks we’ve noticed pertains to a virtual event RFP. The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? How will this event support your company’s goals?

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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

JANUARY 25, 2021

This chunk of the 2021 event trends guide paints an accurate picture of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect. How many people planned a virtual event last year? And what are their thoughts on the future of events? The 2021 event trends we’ll explore here include: Hybrid Events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

Because it’s no secret to anyone that event planners tend to use stress as a badge of honor, right? I prepare, but I don't obsess or stress over it because I set the intention. Pssst…Go Virtual! And if you’re looking for the best virtual event production company out there, chat with us!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: RFPs Made Easy: Virtual Event RFP: What To Include (With Free Template!). 2020 Tech: Looking Back At 2020 In Events. ?? New virtual event tool alert! Check out our brand spanking new Virtual Event Request for Proposal Matrix! ??. Event Tech Podcast is back, baby! (45-min

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Additionally, 90% of interviewees agree that even when the pandemic comes to an end, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay. Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As someone who is heavily involved in the technology side of the events industry, Scott has a lot to teach us about our approach to virtual and what we should be looking out for when it comes to choosing the right technology. We’d started preparing for everybody having to work from home and a lot of those kinds of things.

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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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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. Send event reminders. .

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

It’s high time we talk about virtual audience engagement. Because yes, there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. Speakers are always the shining star of any event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners. Event Planning: An Exciting & Challenging Career. First, Karmen asks Gianna about her background and how she got into the events industry.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2021

But no such thing is possible when it comes to virtual networking, which is why this is one of the biggest virtual event concerns that event planners deal with. “But human connections require designers and planners to rethink how they do it, which I don’t think they were in the position to do.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Here's what you need to know to take your virtual event from good to great. Make your streaming event stand out from the crowd and wow attendees. Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. So it’s no surprise they are being asked to become virtual event experts practically overnight.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

The events industry has been hit hard. Events need to consider new business models and revenue streams to keep themselves diversified and stable. Virtual events are one solution to the problem, but sponsors are rarely willing to pay the same rates for virtual events as they do for in-person events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

Matthew is the Managing Director and co-founder of Your Stand Builder , an award-winning company that “revolutionizes the way companies all around the world prepare for their exhibitions” So who better than him to teach us how to create amazing exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events? We can do that.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

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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. Preparation matters. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. The support planners require from their venues increases tenfold in face of a hybrid future. How will food preparation work? It’s no longer just about the experience taking place on-site.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2020

And what does a world without live events mean for event profs? Many are choosing to turn to virtual events as a way to keep things moving. This is why the Brew Crew prepared this episode. What is their take on virtual events? And what are the skills event profs can harness to use in other industries?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Event Tech Resource Guide for Planners. In May, we posted a collection of insights from event tech experts on tips and services for running virtual events. The event industry is reconfiguring priorities, talking and preparing methods and resources for self-care.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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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

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

JUNE 27, 2022

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Some prefer the accessibility of virtual sessions, while others struggle to focus on one thing at a time. In-person Events. Virtual Events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 26, 2021

Yes, everyone wants to create great content – marketers, writers, astronauts, and, of course, event planners. The age of digital and hybrid experiences got the wheels turning in everyone’s heads, and many still struggle with the matter of how to deliver the best virtual content to their attendees. This is not a race!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance. Hybrid events: Allow 4-6 months for planning. It’s important not to expect your event producer to draft this document for you.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. This especially comes in handy for fully virtual events with multilingual needs.

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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2020

Virtual event software is becoming more and more sophisticated, enabling experiences that surprise and awe audiences. With this, organizers are doubling and in some cases, tripling their pre-COVID-19 events attendance, attracting international participants from across the globe.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Event Registration Basics. Are you adding an RFID or a QR code?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Why You Need An Event Timeline. Before we go into the nitty-gritty of event timelines, let’s revisit the most fundamental question: why do you need an event timeline in the first place? To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Nick, Will, and Brandt discuss Facebook’s announcement that they’re planning on becoming a metaverse company and Facebook Horizon , a virtual reality that is currently in the beta phase. And since this is the Event Tech Podcast, they elaborate on the implications this futuristic technology might have for event planners.

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