Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The most successful webinars are specific, interesting, and engaging. But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow? Plan better virtual events with these webinar best practices.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos. Instead of banners or signage give sponsors virtual graphics that can go up before a speaker or session goes live. Make it Hybrid .

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Because everyone involved in the experience – you, the attendees, the speakers, the entertainment – will be attending the event remotely. 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Ultimately, Gaudini believes what most people want is to be heard, and that’s something a speaker, talking for X minutes or hours, can’t fulfill.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

Let’s do a webinar. It’s not the AV company who says, “Hey, here’s a speaker, good luck. Yeah, you need this speaker and I’ll set it up for you,” and you have no idea how it works. “I think we’re about to see a revolution in remote speakers. And the solution they went with?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program for Diversity & Inclusion,” where they tackled the not-always-straightforward topic of DEI. Watch the entire webinar to learn more.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As face-to-face meetings became challenging, virtual conferences and webinars became the norm. Overwhelming Choices The sheer volume of conferences, seminars, online learning videos, webinars, and podcasts available to professionals is staggering. This can be done through: Surveys asking for topic or speaker suggestions.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2022

Zoom Meetings vs. Webinars vs. Events . Now, with the options to host a regular meeting, a webinar, or a special event, it is easy to get confused about which platform is right for you. Are you engaging people in different ways that they relate to versus just taking a speaker and putting them in a zoom and having them talk at you?

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Speaker profile visits. Speakers logged in : number or %. Average speaker rating. Most/least bookmarked speakers. The community model holds many perks, including continuous audience engagement , infinite virtual space for events and webinars, and year-round value for exhibitors. Posts per discussion forum.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Webinars, live streams, webchats, pannels, and forums…everything is a possibility. Find Speakers. The speakers are one of the most important parts of the show. Ask your speakers and influencers to post on their social channels about your event. 2 Months Out.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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.) These platforms offer a single digital access point for people to attend webinars, read exclusive content, and network with others. What’s your budget?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

New Cvent Products The new digital products rolling out from Cvent place a great emphasis on year-round engagement among attendees, with the rollout of Cvent Webinar and Cvent Events+, which have numerous features that will allow planners to keep engagement high before, during and after an event.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. It can train your speakers and arm them with best practices. Speakers have their work cut out for them with the advent of virtual events. Remember, you still need the nails to assemble the chair.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the case of our industry, it translated into v irtual events being put together in a haze, an uneducated frenzy, a collective hallucination of Zoom webinars that led absolutely nowhere. Pre-recorded content takes place and calls with the speakers are arranged in order to prep them. It leads us to make poor decisions.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Give attendees extended access to a platform where they can meet other community members, attend webinars, ask questions, and interact with sponsors. Higher Event ROI.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

As a matter of fact, speakers are such an important part of virtual events, we strongly recommend you choose people with previous remote experience. Insisting on a poster session would not only mean throwing away all the work put into engaging content and charismatic speakers but also demand a lot of resources, both financial and labor.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2024

A former event planner himself, he is a 2023 Smart Meetings Top Speaker. During the webinar, he took viewers through seven key pillars of EQ—mindset shifts—anchored by quotes from greats whose achievements exemplify their success in each pillar. Watch the full webinar here.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 15, 2022

Webinars are one of the most affordable and impactful event marketing vehicles. With some preparation, you can host memorable webinars that people want to attend and share with their teams and colleagues. Why People (Love To) Hate Webinars. Awkward pacing: The run of show has to be perfect, even for a webinar.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. See the webinars Smart Meetings has coming up, and register to attend here.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

And as we leave a year marked by Zoom webinars, shaky cameras, and subpar audio, we enter a new age. Speaker Training: Bigger & Better. Planners can’t continue to expect speakers to just figure everything out for themselves. And if this is the case, what are the 2021 event trends to look for?

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

Now that a few months have passed, and virtual events have increased in popularity, dangers related to webinar fatigue are more real than ever. This webinar fatigue, coupled with the fact that the audiences’ attention span is completely different when attending from home, means you have to be extra transparent with the event agenda.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. There are several ways to promote your brand at virtual events on Zoom: you can create branded virtual backgrounds or have the speaker mention it.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

(Whatever Media Group) Last week, when I listened in on NYU Stern professor Scott Galloways annual trend forecast webinar, one prediction caught my ear: Consumers growing reliance on AI may mean that travelers increasingly look there, too, for advice on what to do and see and where to stay.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Poll responses can also help event speakers tailor their content to better fit and engage the audience. Reporting features and analytics: An important feature of a video conferencing platform, reporting and analytics shine a light on which part of your webinar attendees responded most to, and which parts may need fine-tuning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Watch the entire webinar here. In an exclusive Smart Chat Live! F2F with a Side of Digital.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

People all over the world found themselves cooped up in their homes, combating webinar fatigue and stress. Not only does that make the event far more inclusive, but it also makes it easier for non-native speakers to stay engaged during the event itself. But there’s a silver lining.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

“If you want to integrate an audience response system and use it through your event process, provide training to your speakers much further in advance.” ” Speaker training is one of the biggest event trends of the year and its importance simply cannot be overstated. Audience Response Systems: Where Do They Go Next?

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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. Become an ADMEI member to gain access to year-round webinars and get the most out of next year's conference.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2022

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! webinar session: “Planning with Purpose: How to position yourself for a powerful year.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. Social Webinar is a variation meant to modernize your town hall, webinar, or workshop. And remember: this list focuses only on virtual and hybrid event platforms that act as the venue to host your events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Feature live interviews with speakers, entertainers and organizational leaders. Exclusive content could include private Q&As with speakers, pre-event workshops or live interviews not available to in-person attendees. Paying virtual attendees expect more than the dreaded “screen share” webinar presentation.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? Hire The Right Speakers – And Coach Them! Speakers are always the shining star of any event. Additionally, make sure you connect your speakers to the production company you’re working with. Get creative with it!

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