Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. Registration analytics will show how many guests are returning, while session, engagement, and content analytics offer insights into attendee behavior. The answer is to lean on analytics.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. Because hybrid events can be broken down into in-person and virtual constituents, many planners worry whether the hybrid event budget is going to double as well.

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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. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Poll your social media followers or previous event attendees to ask why they don’t download event apps. Since 94% of event planners report having problems with their event platform setup, you certainly wouldn’t be the only one with UX issues. Schedule management ( 98% of event planners use agenda features in their apps).

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Next, make registration and check-in a breeze. Your Guide to Event Registrations. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event. Which is why it’s a must to make registration as smooth and impressive as possible. The Current State of Event Best Practices.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 25, 2022

Session registrations won’t necessarily tell you how good or bad a session was — but they say a lot about your pre-session marketing. On the flip side, low registration means people probably aren’t as interested. On the flip side, low registration means people probably aren’t as interested. Most and Least Registered Sessions.

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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. In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). And so naturally, the market followed. Albert’s Aha! Albert’s Aha!

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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

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Whether event planners intentionally design them or not, attendees will have had an experience at an event. Increase your presence on social media.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2022

Think of what you can ask in registration and then categorize this into what will and won’t work at your event, or what’s tangible and intangible.”. Once your audience’s surprise and delight is captured, “help them share your message, reward them for posting on social media and make it easy for it to go viral,” says Dahlia. “No

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. That should be the guide for determining the experience as a planner. What is the experience you would prefer as an attendee?

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Many businesses and event planners have already begun brainstorming how to implement ways they can make their events environmentally friendly. Creating sustainable events is key to being a responsible event planner. . As an event planner, it’s your role to make changes in the events you create. Start Planning.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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. Raise your registration fee. Raising your registration fee by 10 percent allows you to generate another $50,000 without doing anything different.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology. Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. Planners can even plan on going completely paperless.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2020

I can see people drawing on site and site plans like all day long” “It also reminded me of registration”, adds Brandt. “Now it’s so easy to see people coming out, almost everything is done on a lot of the registration platforms. And I think that was one of the biggest things nowadays.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Start your dialogue with decision makers through more personal communication, either at networking events or via social media. More : How to Use Social Media to Improve Your 2019 Events. Ronnie Higgins works at Eventbrite , helping event planners level-up their registration game.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I think it is difficult since the industry is so broad.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During the registration process, ask people what they expect or want to get out of their attendance; allow audience members to submit questions to speakers in real-time using question boxes or chat functions; use feedback tools to capture audience input at various points during and after the event. Make audience input easy.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management Additionally, the broader PR team should work from a separate breakout space, ideally located near the Command Center, to maintain continuous communication with the central crisis management team. Do not rely on one method.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

What would the Brew Crew have event planners do to plan better events? Will says that it seems as if event planners haven’t learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic. ” But on the other hand, there are many events with low registration numbers. ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Or they may work, but pose a cybersecurity threat.

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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. Do you want to promote your event through social media influencers and Instagram stories ? Open registration. Attendees should access registration forms easily, so make sure to make them pop!

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

How on-demand AI can be anything from a registration assistant to a comprehensive virtual concierge. How chat AI and event apps can tie in with your social media strategy. Perks of chatbots for event planners. There’s a vast range of perks for event planners using chatbots as a form of AI for events.

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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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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. With the majority of B2B marketers in agreement, it’s safe to say that successful events and event planners are able to engage with their audience. But what is event engagement? Pre-event engagement.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

And keep in mind that you registration should go without a hitch so attendees start their connection with you on a positive note. Doing Online Registration Right. We know that online registration can be used to boost your event attendance, but it’s another matter getting it to work right. Want event more event tips?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Patterns of consumption have indeed changed drastically when compared to a pre-social media world. So planners everywhere are wondering – how can I combat webinar fatigue? Use registration forms with targeted questions to your advantage and continuously improve the process with each virtual event or webinar you plan.

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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. What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? Do you already have registration or networking tools? So hiring the best in the field is a big step towards success.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

That included a gifting experience at registration that allowed all attendees to choose their own swag from a shopping lounge, feathered friends both evenings and a light show that highlighted the fun of the destination care of Go Drone Shows. Don’t forget to pamper the planner. James left the audience with one more piece of advice.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing teams spend valuable time developing messaging , blog content, social media campaigns, email campaigns, digital signage, paid ads, and more to drive attendees to register and attend their events. Social Media Mentions. Website Traffic by Promo Codes.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Finally, well dive into proven strategies, like creating registration pages that actually work, sending emails that people want to read, using event apps to stay organized, and leveraging social media to reach your audience. Keep the buzz going online with social media. Influencers can also help grow your audience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

SmartMeetings #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xbj1bBc6I4 — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Be an AV Evangelist: Animatic Media founder Scott Frankel advised planners to “change your mindset and question how audio-visual is done.” Thank you @TheVeraJones for bringing the empathetic leadership.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

After a year of virtual events, it’s no surprise that planners and attendees are eager to get back to in-person events. But even as things start to return to normal, health and safety will continue to be a top priority for meeting planners and attendees alike.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner.

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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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