Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 21, 2019

So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. If you can’t find the list of attendees, reach out to your colleagues on LinkedIn and similar social media platforms. Prepare well, do the research and go. Why do you want to go? Download available software for the event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the Director of Events for the Social Media Examiner , Phil was also faced with a brand new set of challenges once the pandemic hit. As we mentioned above, the folks at Social Media Examiner aren’t new to this virtual event space. “We had a speaker who spoke for us two years in a row.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Invite A Surprise Speaker. Use Social Media Effectively. Integrating social media elements is clearly sensible for this reason since plenty of participants will also be engaging with their own social feeds over the course of the event. Leverage Storytelling To Your Advantage.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2019

“An important thing to keep in mind is that your audience needs to have one of those social media accounts in order to watch”, Will reminds. “Social Media, it gets a little complex – you’re kind of on your own when it comes to those”, warns Will. How was your experience?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Consider that virtual photo booths may not be new to the scene, but they’re still a good way to engage event attendees by allowing them to take pics, add backgrounds and overlays, and post them to social media. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend. Preparation matters.

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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. Help participants connect with one another.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. Allow virtual speakers to take the stage. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? Of course, we already do this by live-streaming to screens, but now we’re looking at virtual speakers with 3D visualization.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. Social media. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? Where To Collect Attendee Feedback?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Read More: Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events The future is Now As the industry recovers from the pandemic era, the focus on innovation and asking “what’s next?” Post it on social media to get the word out! is the topic at hand. 2) Host your own event and spread awareness! 3) Take advantage of U.S.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The real magic behind the process is how everything is prepared in advance, starting June of the year before. A veteran audio technician takes us through the entire process, this is a thorough example that preparation is everything in events. Preparation is everything in events. Nail Your Social Media Promotion.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s conference successfully attracted the highest attendance that ADMEI has seen in years with nearly 250 in attendance , from sponsors and exhibitors to speakers and attendees, including 91 first-time attendees. Prepare for awards. Start preparing your award submissions early this year. Stay informed. Don't miss out!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Social media allows for real time polling and Q&A. As you prepare for a panel, use Slido to ask attendees what burning questions they have and add a few to the list. As you prepare for a panel, use Slido to ask attendees what burning questions they have and add a few to the list. During the Event.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Do it like they do in awards nights, with grand entrances and photo ops for social media. Our Best Tips to Finding Engaging Conference Speakers. The ideal speaker can be both entertaining and interactive, on top of being informative and instructional. Conference talks don’t have to lead by boring talking heads.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2020

As we discussed in our article about virtual attendee engagement , low-quality content and unprepared speakers are a sure way to drive the audience away. This won’t be as disruptive as an ad thrown in the middle of a speaker’s session, but still alerts the attendees’ minds to the existence of the sponsor.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

It also includes a complete breakdown of how to prepare the perfect booth, while also giving tips for preparing for emergencies. Lastly, have your expert speakers create an interactive session that asks (or answers) interesting questions, a great alternative to traditional talking head presentations. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

The best thing you can do to start this journey off with the right foot is to be prepared. If you record the whole thing and then make it available on your website and social media channels, people will keep coming back to it if they didn’t attend when it was happening. Your speakers and presenters have a tough job.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Do you want to promote your event through social media influencers and Instagram stories ?

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

This will include things like speaker fees, entertainment fees, event platforms , the technical and production costs, and so on. If your virtual event will offer ten hours, along with extra perks and state of the art speakers and trainers, you can charge double or more – $700 and above. This is, of course, a hypothetical example.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 3, 2018

We’ve talked a whole lot about preparing and managing the event. Drive Engagement through Social Walls. Social media is the absolute melting pot of our times. While each event attendee engages in social media in his own way, social media walls give these platforms a substantial presence in your event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Increase your presence on social media. social media wall). Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. Experiential events can be a goldmine for user-generated content. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

From event apps to and matching software to wearable technology and private social media groups, there are a ton of different ways to use technology to enhance your events. Social media is such a widely used platform that event planners should always take advantage of it. And that trend is expected to continue in 2018.

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Techsytalk

MAY 30, 2019

Little or no preparation: It is near impossible to prepare and learn a presentation in a day. If you go in without practicing, your audience will quickly notice your lack of preparation. Adequate preparation will also help you control your nerves. Maintain eye contact as much as possible, so they don’t feel ignored.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By the end of the piece, you’ll learn the questions you can ask using audience engagement software that will help you gather honest opinions from attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers — and how you can use that data to measure success, identify areas of improvement, and ultimately enhance your overall event strategy.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

After all, you need the skills of a Cirque de Soleil performer to handle venues, schedules, suppliers, and social media all at the same time! Communication is also bound to see a shift, and the role of speakers and influencers will increase. Every meeting planner we know is a great juggler. Technology: a Builder, and a Barrier.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

You can create a podcast that features your audience, speakers, and sponsors as a new way to sell sponsorship slots and stay relevant. Interview your audience, speakers, or sponsors. How to Prepare for an Interview. Announce the launch of the show on social media and to your email lists of attendees and sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

What happens to the event should the keynote speaker fall ill, if someone collapses with chest pain, there is an outbreak of food poisoning, coats and bags are stolen from the coat check, or a group of demonstrators arrive?

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

There are different ways to set up event registration, but generally speaking, there are two ways event planners can implement registration: set up a microsite : an event website that highlights certain aspects of their event, such as their speakers, community page, FAQs, and more. The badges shouldn’t be an afterthought, either.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recruit popular speakers or host TED Talks. Invite philosophers, activists, lecturers, writers, entrepreneurs, and other exciting speakers to visit campus and share their life advice. Promote events on social media. Teach time-management skills, budgeting best practices, and help prepare them for future loan expenses.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

Is imminently shareable on social media. to best prepare for your meeting and help you navigate through technical aspects and terms. Probably the entrance, bathrooms, buffet tables and speaker podiums. 3D is much more expensive than 2D and requires a lot more time and preparation when creating the video or imagery.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Post on your social media channels if appropriate. What is Risk Management?

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

“So essentially there are two main things I do for every speaker before they come on the stage. Helping Speakers In Virtual Events. We’ve already established that a virtual emcee can be a great coach to your speakers. Preparing For A Virtual Audience. And neither I nor the speaker can be offended by that.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I gained so many insights from working with Meryl Evans in preparation for her Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Demystifying Accessibility: How to Make Sure Your Events and Experiences are Inclusive and Inviting.” Meryl is a marketing and accessibility specialist and trainer and professional speaker who is deaf.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. When you target a Gen Z audience, prepare your customer service team for more social media queries. But you’ll need more than a hybrid setup to satisfy Gen Z.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

Will it include adds or an aggressive social media campaign? Do you want someone to train your speakers? Unless you’ve hired speakers that have previous experience with virtual events, chances are, they’ll be somewhat clueless. The amazing speaker that presented awesome content and kept them engaged?

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