Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Looking to secure sponsors for your next virtual event? Writing an effective sponsorship proposal is the key to standing out to your potential partners. Finding event sponsorships is one of the top challenges among event marketers. After all, if Company X is sponsoring your event, it must be good, right?

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Networking, engagement and audience satisfaction were through the roof during the event, a testament to the ideas in this article. Want more ideas? Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. Get your community fired up before the event starts. Want your event to go viral?

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GEVME

APRIL 12, 2021

While physical events are not going anywhere, virtual events have begun making room for themselves in the events industry. The increase in demand for fun Virtual Events has pushed companies to give their audience a wholesome experience. What comes to you when you talk about hosting a successful Virtual Conference ?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And as the world rapidly shifted to digital in the wake of the global pandemic, virtual events have become increasingly popular, making it the default format for many of today’s conferences and meetings. What are the benefits of virtual events? There are many types of virtual events to choose from whose purposes vary.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

When you’re an event planner, it isn’t always easy to come up with new, creative ways to maximize attendee engagement. It’s even harder to generate hybrid event ideas that engage both in-person and virtual participants. After all, 91% of event professionals agree that engagement is the biggest measure of success.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Audience engagement In person events offer unique audience engagement opportunities, including: Interactive presentations Live product demos and demonstrations Q&As with special guests Networking sessions Experiential activations Give your attendees plenty of opportunities to try something new—curiosity is a great motivator for engagement!

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

Many event organizers have been embracing hybrid events for some time. To help guide you through (and beyond) these difficult times, we’ve compiled some best practices from successful hybrid events and conferences. You might also be interested in: The Commonsense Guide to Coronavirus and Events. Hybrid Event Ideas.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

That’s why we’ve curated 23 unique event engagement ideas, including special strategies for: Pre-event and post-event engagement Annual conferences Virtual events Ready for some audience engagement examples to make your next event better than ever? What Is Event Engagement and Why Does It Matter?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Executing a high-earning fundraiser with an abundance of community support relies heavily on volunteers and sponsorships, as well as space and product donations. Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. Turn your big fundraising event ideas into reality!

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. Obviously, an event proposal is also important in securing sponsorships, which is often a crucial part of funding any event.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 10, 2022

A good virtual event idea can make a world of difference when it comes to attendee engagement, but it’s not always easy to think of creative ideas that will keep your attendees entertained and engaged. The truth is that there’s almost no limit to the types of events that can be hosted virtually.

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Event Geek

MARCH 18, 2018

While event marketing may seem like a glamorous industry full of parties and VIP networking, any real event marketer can tell you that those ideas are a fantasy – the truth is much less fun. Event marketers can feel secure and assured that their work is no longer flying under the radar or hidden behind the scenes.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Always be sure your grand entrance matches the theme and tone of your event. There are so many grand entrance ideas, but it’s key that you match your event style. If you are having a tech conference an all floral entryway may not make as much sense as an LED tunnel. Event Sponsorship .

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives or top management to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives, so feel free to adapt this list to pitching events in general.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

The numbers are in: live, in-person events are critical to company success, according to 84% of Vice President and C-Level executives. Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. Let's explore 12 of their most imaginative event types and conferences. The Events.

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GEVME

APRIL 11, 2019

WebSummit Success: Web Summit content marketing from the biggest, greatest tech conference in Europe, held in Lisboa. The result: Talks and panels for discussions of global tech trends presented at the conference to provide guests with info on tech trends, knowledge, and skills. Goal : Make the crowd happy.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Normally, a hybrid event will reflect your brand image. Your choice of event: Obviously, no two events are exactly the same. A hybrid conference, for instance, will look much different than a hybrid meeting or a trade show. Check out our list of hybrid event ideas for some inspiration.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

Part of the Netflix content strategy includes numerous live, in-person event types and marketing activations. In this article, we'll take a look at 12 of them and pull out key takeaways you can use to improve your own conferences, training seminars, and trade expos. You need to secure Grade-A speakers for your conference as well.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

If attendees are still concerned about gathering in person, virtual events may be necessary. Taking your event to the virtual space can also be valuable if you want to conserve funds, open up more digital sponsorship opportunities, and cast a wider net to reach more attendees with your content. How to Plan a Virtual Event.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In case you missed (Almost) IN-PERSON 2020, you can still request access to the session recordings to learn more about the future of the events industry and get tips on how to successfully host a virtual gathering of your own. Gainsight has been hosting the flagship Pulse conferences (and the Pulse event series) for years.In

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Whether youre a junior event planner or a seasoned pro at organizing corporate conferences, community events, or B2B networking sessions, its possible to have an event without losing your mind. The design should be your event.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. The theme should feel authentic to attendees while getting them excited about your event programming. Rent out event space at an art gallery for an authentic experience! Even better?

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

The Difference Between a Hybrid Program and a Hybrid Event. Why Should You Host a Hybrid Event? Hybrid Event Examples. Hybrid Event Models. Hybrid Event Teams. Hybrid Event Budgeting. Hybrid Event Sponsorship. Hybrid Event Engagement. Hybrid Event Models. Hybrid Event Sponsorship.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

It also has a rather robust event strategy. Keep reading to learn how The Journal produces such highly anticipated conferences and other event types for its audience, as well as how it handles event branding and B2B event marketing. Whatever you do, make sure your events have amazing speakers. WSJ Tech Live.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

Turn your stand-alone shindig into an event series. Take your conference, training seminar, or trade expo on the road and host it in multiple cities around the world. If you do, you'll reach more people with your company's message and improve event ROI. For marketers, this is a must-attend conference. PI Live Advanced.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In this article, we'll look at 12 imaginative events from AdWeek and tease out the key takeaways that make them so successful. You can apply these lessons to your own event marketing efforts. Brandweek isn't a conference, it's a movement that aims to address the future of brands. The answer is event sponsors.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In this article, we'll look at 12 effective SAP events and experiential activations and what you can learn from each. The SAPPHIRE NOW conference happens in May every year and is a joint effort between SAP and ASUG, a trusted SAP advisor that trains many people how to use SAP products. SAP Controlling Conference. SAPPHIRE NOW.

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Bizzabo

JULY 23, 2020

What’s even better is that the company is also leveraging these relationships to drive sponsorship revenue. Forbes is known for its business coverage and popular lists like “The World’s Billionaires” and “30 and under 30,” but the company also has a longstanding events business. Source: Forbes. The New York Times.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 7, 2018

They can be a stand-alone event or part of a larger summit or conference. An award ceremony can often be similar to gala events, as you’ll see from the examples below. Having a clear event strategy is key for any occasion but it’s especially true for awards ceremonies. Why Award Ceremonies Are Valuable. Source: Gartner.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In this article, we'll explore 11 different events and experiential marketing activations that Baidu uses to promote its services and products all while serving its customers. Our annual #BaiduCreate AI Developer Conference will take place in Beijing in just a month on July 3 & 4! Create 2019. Stay tuned for more details!

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Bizzabo

MAY 22, 2019

Ready to host more engaging and creative conferences? Take a look at this list of 12 imaginative events from Atlassian to learn how! They also host amazing conferences. Let's take a look at 12 of their most imaginative events and see what we can learn. 12 Imaginative Events from Atlassian. But that's not all.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this article, we'll look at a collection of 12 events, brand activations, and experiential marketing campaigns from IBM. Think is IBM's biggest conference of the year and features well-known speakers like Joe Montana and Tony Hawk; dozens of workshop sessions on various technology subjects; and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

97% of them said they walked away from past conferences with insights they could immediately put into action and 98% claimed that attending the conference has enabled them to run their businesses better. One of the things that Quickbooks Connect does better than most conferences is secure amazing, high-caliber speakers.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 22, 2021

While most event professionals are eager to return to in-person events, the virtual component of events is here to stay. 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward according to our Event Outlook Repor t. Interactive Event Entertainment. Source: MeetGreen.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 16, 2019

Cisco is a leader in the event space. Check out 12 of their best event examples and learn how to host better conferences, trainings, and seminars for your own company. Cisco is also a leader in the events space. The company hosts many highly regarded conferences, trainings, and experiential marketing events each year.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Document your event planning process, from initial idea to full-fledged conference and let your audience come along for the ride. They'll appreciate the backstage pass and you'll get plenty of content to help with event marketing. DealBook Conference. The conference is a ton of fun and incredibly informative.

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Bizzabo

JULY 6, 2018

Below readers will find the ultimate event networking guide. Use it to create remarkable events that add value and motivate attendees to register to your next event. Table of Contents: Offer a Unique Opportunity: Lean Startup Conference by Lean Startup. Diversify your Event: Entrepreneurs United by Teach for America.

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