Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual experience for everyone involved. 8 Not Rehearsing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. Disregarding Rehearsals. It’s doubtful that any event professional would neglect to rehearse the aspects inherent to the in-person facet. Keep reading to find out 15 hybrid event mistakes to avoid at all costs!

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Today, we’ll begin by addressing questions related to hybrid events that most planners considered at least a couple of times. And simultaneously, the production aspects pertaining to virtual events will also require attention – the platform, the engagement, and the technology.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But as time went by, the standards for virtual event production started rising. It doesn’t just apply to event planners who are planning their next big event. and their product launch in the past. Took an enormous amount of rehearsal. And speaking of virtual event rehearsals , let’s talk about Apple keynotes.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker. For The Planners. #1

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

Here are the seven biggest challenges planners face when producing a livestreamed event, and creative solutions. If you want to resolve this, the easiest and most effective way is to invest in high-level production. See also : How to Bring Live Event Production Value to Your Virtual Audience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. I think that it’s probably income from the planner’s end that there does need to be more money, to spend more time doing these long-winded rehearsals”, he adds.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. As the festival’s planners worked endless hours to put on the major event, news began to circulate that the U.S. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

“Whether that’s independent small business owners, women, association planners, we’ve created these individual communities within the umbrella of MPI. So yeah, rehearsals are important” Production Value. And then since we added what we call MPI Communities”, she adds. So that takes about an hour.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Does this labor include rehearsals? Look at the Labor Details.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Though TSEC quickly opened an in-house production studio to host virtual events, many companies laid off their internal planning teams. Altogether, the teams collaborated to organize the event’s stage production, creative design, registration, staffing, lodging, transportation, entertainment and security. Takeaways for Planners.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. What has changed is the experience that event planners are creating virtually.” But you can do that virtually.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What level of production is expected from a virtual event? And in the midst of this immense boom, many event planners took a shot at it themselves. Too much post-production. A better level of production. They want quality content, backed by quality production. And less time in post-production. Engagement.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

At a Marlboro Music Festival rehearsal last week, I heard the words entrance and layer used in a single sentence. Marcy Rosen, right, leads a rehearsal. The rehearsal. On August 8, my wife and I attended a rehearsal of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. And it made me think about meeting design.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. The latter is a common concern for planners trying to convert their events into virtual experiences. Additionally, make sure you connect your speakers to the production company you’re working with.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

Because this is relatively new, planners everywhere are scrambling to make it work. Mark is the VP of Marketing of Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). This is the show where you bring out all your new products”, explains Mark. So we had already been counting down new product promotions.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Specifically, your AV and event production are some of the most crucial factors for success at your event. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company. Make sure they know you want a rehearsal ahead of time so they can accurately quote labor for your event. Fortunately, we’re here to help you.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

And I think sometimes that we as planners need to also tell people when it’s appropriate and to help guide the content. And what drives me nuts is that you can tell sometimes that planner spent a lot of time thinking about the theme. A lot of times we want to delegate that just to the presenter.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

Planners have the opportunity to treat groups to some refreshments at The Triple Down—the museum’s bar co-managed by punk legend P Moss inspired by Moss’ famous Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas. “My favorite part of the museum is the Jam Room—you can pick up a guitar and play through any song,” Fiorello said.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. DO: Test, Rehearse, and Double Check. Rehearsing and preparing is not just reviewing your notes or speaking in front of the mirror – it requires the tech side of things too.” Here's what you need to know to take your virtual event from good to great. We’ve got your back.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. But there must be boundaries for change in the course of planning a big meeting, and planners are responsible for enforcing those boundaries. Those who don’t are only inviting failure.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 3, 2021

With vaccines now making in-person gatherings a safe reality, event planners are turning to hybrid events — and finding they have tons of questions about production. Hybrid event production requires thinking out of the box, even for many experienced event planners who have hundreds of in-person or virtual events under their belts.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2021

We spoke via Zoom to Rivera and her colleagues, Jennifer Braun, senior events producer, and Alicia Bailey, head of production, as well as Faulder, for a behind-the-scenes look. Everybody had a 24-inch monitor on a custom stand in front of them with a camera poking over the top — not a webcam, but a really nice, actual production-style camera.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants lend a certain degree of flexibility to event planning; they can accommodate various event styles, sizes, and guest food preferences, making them popular venue options amongst professional and private planners alike. Factor production costs, licensing fees, and other charges when calculating the restaurant’s event expenses.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Design virtual production slides. ☐ Design virtual production backgrounds and frames. ☐ Build a show agenda. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g.,

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Join us as we discuss what most party packages include, how they’re priced, why planners love them, and why more restaurants should offer them. Planners can expect party packages to vary in size and pricing based on the number of attendees, courses, and the requested food service style. What are restaurant party packages?

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Vineyards of Vinos de Madrid Take a day trip to the vineyards of Vinos de Madrid, where guests can learn about production processes, taste signature wines, and gain insight into the region’s culinary heritage. Watch performances from VIP boxes, see rehearsals, or enjoy a technical tour backstage.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Design virtual production slides. ☐ Design virtual production backgrounds and frames. ☐ Build a show agenda. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g.,

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Continue reading for best practices on how to: Skyrocket engagement with immersive, bespoke virtual experiences Produce successful Super Bowl-inspired hybrid events Simplify planner workflows Stretch your budget What’s the difference between virtual and hybrid events? Engagement remains planners’ top challenge. Schedule rehearsals.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That’s why we’ve assembled a glossary of 33 key terms all event planners—from beginners to veterans—should know. Gamification - Gamification refers to utilizing typical elements of game playing (like point scoring or competition with others) as an online marketing technique to encourage engagement with a product or service.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. Many planners were indifferent to how many RFP requests they sent for an event, as these had no financial impact on them.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. Many planners were indifferent as to the number of RFP requests they sent for an event as it had no financial impact on them.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre a junior event planner or a seasoned pro at organizing corporate conferences, community events, or B2B networking sessions, its possible to have an event without losing your mind. For example, planning a high-energy fashion show will look very different from planning a small product launch or community networking event.

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