ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. This shift in approach is where the power of unique venues and experiences truly shines.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Dive in below!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. We recommend planning your virtual event at least 12 weeks out – especially if you don’t have production partners you can lean on who know what your vision is all about and can jump right into the planning process.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions. Including preferred vendors, adding small group session options and organization product demonstrations will highlight how your business is able to put all the pieces in place for easy one-stop-shopping and support.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

They consider everything from the layout of the venue to the flow of guests, the mood set by lighting, and even the impact of scents and sounds. Like an architect coordinating with contractors and engineers, the DMC sources vendors, manages budgets, and ensures that all moving parts come together smoothly and effectively.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP. As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. AV & Production. Event Staff.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In-room AV production team. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Venue internet service. Make sure the venue has reliable and fast internet. Be sure to get the details of their server and speed before you finalize your vendor deal. Find a Vendor.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. The expanded venue was a hit with attendees. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. That requires working closely with the venue and the destination to understand what is required. All-Day Education.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. Look into hiring outside the venue, a 3rd party AV company is at your event for you, and only you. Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Bring diagrams.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. Whichever direction you head in, both require a thorough needs assessment that goes beyond venue specs. Ideally, there would also be an A2, stage manager and graphics op.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well. When you’re planning a safe event, you probably think in terms of how many people you can comfortably fit in the venue. Hire vendors who ask lots of questions.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even though you can plan an event without a site visit , seeing your venue is a great opportunity to gauge how much time you need to set your event space up. Most hotels with in-house AV will require you to use them or pay a fee for bringing in an outside vendor. Food & Beverage. At Endless, we do it all!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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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. Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees.

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Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Should you source the venue and then the speakers? Hiring a production partner! We strongly believe that the dynamic planners establish with their production companies should go beyond a mechanic relationship. No Production Company? What are you going to do first? Which partners should be hired? Let us elaborate.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year may see fewer people wandering the venue halls Las Vegas Convention Center , but promoters are confident that the show will go on, with some pandemic tweaks. CES is the world’s largest innovation event, and we have thousands of people coming from around the world to see and show products that will make life better.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove’s contingency plan was not limited to a government shutdown.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Cost of product and changes in commodity pricing have impacted food pricing. Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? . In fact, quite the opposite is true, as smaller venues often have resources that are leveraged through cross-utilization efforts. Patrick Berwald.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Tripleseat : Provides an all-in-one software solution to streamline the booking and planning processes, enhancing productivity and boosting event revenue. Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The shuttle back and forth to off-site venues is also very important. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Ideation is productive brainstorming with accountability. Minimize the downside.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! You want to make sure you are still happy with the vendor’s services and getting what you deserve.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. The Options Are Slim Because You Waited Too Long.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Also, if you’re taking steps to be socially sound and helping the community by collaborating with local vendors, let that be known too. The use of reusable serveware in lieu of single-use varieties is showing up more and more, as well as products made from sustainable materials. Let your potential guests know it.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

We’re a full-scale event production company. One of the biggest live event production companies in the UK- Will Curran: That’s when they started kind of moving start all over the pond and starting to take over some international properties. Experiential events and production companies. So it was 2012. all of Chicago.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Though TSEC quickly opened an in-house production studio to host virtual events, many companies laid off their internal planning teams. Value your vendor relationships.” Feeling the energy of this year’s event was truly magical,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? Another really important consideration, Dasher said, is making sure your venue shares your inclusivity goals. “We’re Perhaps you want to but don’t know where to start or what exactly you should be including. Three Ways to Close the Diversity Gap.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The two organizations have come together to make The Show as eco-friendly as possible, adhering to Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, through which the company has joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative, along with its vendor partners and colleagues.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Create a Launch Plan Leading Up to Your Big Event Treat your event like it’s the biggest product launch of the decade for your company. Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) What’s the event goal?

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On Bolster your bleisure programs, pick your partners wisely by choosing venues that have co-working spaces and consider a sabbatical travel program based on individual duration of employment, suggested GBT.

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