Endless Events

JULY 21, 2020

And while events have always been about creating meaningful and lasting connections, our rush to find sponsors every year somewhat goes against this ideal. And this causes planners to not be as creative, forward-thinking, or successful as they could be within the scope of event sponsorships. And usually, the answer is a resounding yes!

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs. Sponsor revenue.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it is one of the most important virtual event platform features for many event planners! Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals. Why Event Gamification? And the same holds for events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

MH is releasing its first set of physical NFTs at the fourth annual NFT.NYC event , which began yesterday, June 20, and ends June 23—and it’s also a sponsor of—in the form of rings, as opposed to digital key cards, it’s most common form. “We The aspect of cost is one that Farr sees as an appeal to planners.

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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. 6 Wrong Sponsors.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. One of the most glaring hybrid event mistakes planners incur is ignoring the virtual audience (more on that later). This is yet another instance where planners must recall that hybrid means in-person plus virtual.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

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. So you need new revenue streams and new opportunities for your sponsors! Why Planners Should Consider Podcasting as a Revenue Stream For Events. Seek Out Sponsors.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

These tools have been used and harnessed by event planners for years now, so no point in dwelling on that in particular. As such, it becomes increasingly more important that planners put extra effort into making certain aspects as tangible as possible. Leverage Your Sponsors. Add A Personal Touch. Make It Palpable.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

But while it’s easier for planners to have control over their own connection and train the speakers in the same sense, it’s not quite as easy on the attendee side. When planning an in-person event, security is always something planners are mindful of. Activating Exhibitors And Sponsors. Cybersecurity Concerns.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

SM How does offering these resources improve the event experience for attendees and planners? For planners, these tools enhance the events value by fostering engagement, sparking ideas and empowering participants to create meaningful change.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. And what will you do to keep your sponsors happy? Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors . Virtual Sponsors. In-person events often have sponsors signage posted throughout the event, hosting cocktail parties or other activations.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They give us concrete advice on building out backup plans and communicating with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. “Event planners are considered to be good at having multiple plans for one event. For example, event planners have always been good at knowing what to do if the weather changes. .”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Sure almost every event requires sponsorship but long gone are the days that it is enough to just plaster up a few banners from your sponsors and call it good. You should have a mutually beneficial partnership with your sponsors. If you want sponsors, make a move, go where they are @peterpoehle Click To Tweet.

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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. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

The competition among event platforms is stiff these days, so event planners must understand what makes a certain platform stand out from the rest. How do the floor plans work and how does an event planner get started? Also, it’s very easy to please your sponsors with the tools that they give you.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Record and sponsor your breakout sessions. You can put content on a private or public YouTube channel with sponsor content at the beginning or end of the recording. This is a win-win-win; attendees and the public can view the content anytime, sponsors gain additional exposure, and you receive additional revenue.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

See in action how planners can amplify it to multiply ROI. Angela Minardi The event kicked off with a keynote from Angela Minardi, founder of Fit City Adventures , who redefined wellness and broke down how planners can better incorporate iteasily. This is another opportunity for sponsors to incorporate their branding.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. So this means that he has a lot of tips and advice for planners that are going virtual with their events. At the same time also for sponsors, this was still something which was a little bit uncommon.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 25, 2025

These provisions may not work for all events, but planners need to consider the issues in light of recent events. So, in this case, because the organizers determined that Tesla would be an unwanted distraction, they would have the right to remove Tesla’s right to exhibit, without damages.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

Organizers on the hunt for sponsors must show direct ROI in order to build fruitful partnerships with brands. These three strategies to get the most out of a sponsor partnership: 1. Resist the urge to begin a sponsor relationship by flooding email inboxes with your initial proposal. Maintain the Momentum Afterward.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. Instead of trimming event perks to meet your budget, you can source sponsors to make events more affordable. Sponsors provide financial assistance or in-kind support for your event in exchange for advertising, publicity, or other benefits.

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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. What does your sponsor forecast look like? Did you have sponsors in your previous event? On the contrary, plenty of sponsors can get a lot more out of digital experiences than live ones.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2020

Get a sponsor on board for naming the wifi network after them. Name that wifi network after a sponsor. Turn it into another event sponsorship asset and give it another sponsor. So for example, if you had Red Bull sponsoring the name, maybe make the password gives you wings. Instant brand recognition. Yada, yada, yada.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Event planners should have somebody available to them 24/7. And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. The success of their event depends on it!

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. Additionally, they come with an additional set of perks and pose a great opportunity for event planners to start embracing the up-and-coming community model. The same goes for content delivery.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

According to Will, event planners’ biggest nightmare is that platforms aren’t exempt from Murphy’s law. “I always tell planners that have been stuck with the same platform for awhile that it’s totally worth trying and figuring out what are your goals for your event. ” Personalization Is Key!

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. Is it even possible to entice sponsors within this paradigm? As such, sponsoring a virtual event means better leads at reduced costs.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

So here at Endless, we’ve been helping planners produce some very exciting digital experiences. But a lot of people, especially planners, get too excited and they just jump right into the design portion of it”, explains Sarah. It’s time to talk strategy – and virtual event strategy, at that!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. Planners can use Bluetooth Low Energy and RFID technology to create heat maps. Additionally, planners can observe these changes over time by using the timelapse function. . For example, planners can identify and prevent a bottleneck on time.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI.

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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. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. Technology Reigns Supreme. percent in 2019.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Every event planner needs staff for their events. Finding a partner or a sponsor oftentimes isn’t easy. However, if you’re tight on cash, you need to try and look for sponsors or partners. Also, if you can find a renowned partner/sponsor, that could help you with event experience. Look for volunteers. Partner up.

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