Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Attendease

MAY 5, 2021

As we continue to navigate the new normal, the discussion around virtual event engagement persists as a challenge that many event planners are facing today. That’s why networking has become an even hotter topic in the world of virtual events. However, one thing people are craving is connection.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 27, 2025

Social media engagement When it comes to social media , don’t just broadcast your message into the void! Instead, divide them into distinct groups based on their stage in the buyer’s journey, the type of event they want you to manage, their budget, or any other metric that might set them apart from others.

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. The Special Event 1/8–1/1,0 San Diego, CA.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, if you planned for 500 attendees and only 200 showed up, you likely will want to seek areas of improvement for the next time around so you can meet your targets and “wow” a larger crowd. The real success lies in keeping them engaged throughout the event. Also, consider the amount and type of media coverage your event received.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

And while there’s no way to fully eliminate the work required to produce a successful event, you can make things easier on yourself by choosing technology tools that allow you to automate repetitive or manual event management tasks. Take your event’s website. Modern event technology has changed all of this.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You no longer need to do everything manually nor rely on a large suite of costly digital tools to achieve a great event. In fact, modern corporate meeting planning software can help you optimize and automate processes so that you and your team can save time and resources over time.

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Attendease

AUGUST 20, 2024

Creating an amazing attendee experience is the key to a memorable event. But how can you ensure every single touchpoint meets and exceeds expectations? The answer lies in mapping out the complete event attendee journey. Target your nurturing based on observed interests and behavior using your event management software.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The ability to personalize live events using AI is the killer app many event producers have been waiting for. According to BCD Meeting & Events Whats Trending 2025 , event marketers can use AI to tailor event experiences by using attendee data to create custom agendas and personalized communication.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

But how does one decipher whether their virtual event has really been a success? Many virtual event management services use software to calculate the ROI and performance of an event to determine its success. Luckily, there are other analytical tools event organizers can use to find out how well their event performed.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

The best event management software will act as your partner throughout the event management process. Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 2, 2019

While technology can help simplify the event management process, having isolated tools that don’t communicate between each other can make the work more difficult, instead of helping. Before your event. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Event management is not a one-person job. EVENT MANAGEMENT. Social Media.

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Attendease

JANUARY 17, 2020

Top B2B Chief Marketing Officers plan to allocate almost 30% of their marketing budget to event planning in 2020. While this is good news for event professionals, they need to start preparing to handle all of this work that is set to come their way. Adopting a clear event strategy will be critical to seize this great opportunity.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And while the process to plan an event or a class may be similar, the needs of each may greatly differ, making a flexible event management software for universities and other higher education organizations a must for those with a large portfolio of events and classes. First impressions are lasting!

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Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

If the event has a conference followed by other events, make sure that they are all mentioned on the agenda. The more reasons you can give to attend your event, the greater your potential turnout will be. Thanks to social media, online videos have become the most popular form of media by a landslide.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Learn about the top event management platform that event planners are using to save time and effort when managing their meetings and events. I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Difficult event management integrations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. Our goal is to empower event managers to succeed with any event format,” the company said in a post.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

While planning killer events is becoming increasingly more difficult and complicated, plenty of new tools are constantly arriving in the event management market that can keep you on track and make your working life less chaotic. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Accounting.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For instance, let’s say that you’re preparing to host a hybrid event , like a conference or networking session. Your event team will likely include the following roles: Event Manager. They’ll create a timeline for your planning and managing the event budget. Sponsorship Coordinator.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

And when it comes to organizing online events in 2020, apart from event planning skills, it requires the knowledge of online event management tools and technology. Event management software can help you stay organized, save valuable time, and get a lot more done in general. So it begs the question.

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Eventmobi

JULY 9, 2024

Commonly referred to as “Zoomers,” these tech-savvy digital natives grew up with mobile phones and social media apps and, therefore, learn, think, and communicate differently from older generations who did not grow up with mobile technology. You can also make sure your events look good. ” -Amenah R.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

To ensure a smooth event is achieved, companies can’t just hope and pray for things to go right, they need certainty. With the landscape of future events changing rapidly, hybrid event management companies are ensuring organizations keep pace with innovative designs and futuristic event strategies. Caledonia, WI.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2021

Event management businesses — or even event management roles within a wider organization — are often subject to a lot of turnover. So, how can you reduce these difficulties and improve employee retention in your event management business? See also : Etiquette Tips for Job Hunting on Social Media.

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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. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance. Be Clear about the Overall Purpose of the Event. Morning meet-ups can be productive as well.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 21, 2023

Online communities and ongoing virtual events let members and attendees continue to drive a strong relationship with the organization from across the country, or even the world. What Is Nonprofit Event Management Software? Nonprofit event management software is a type of software used to organize nonprofit events.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this article, well explore common pitfalls that lead to dropped leads, provide strategies to identify and address these leaks, and offer best practices for optimizing your event sales process. Maybe they’re getting referred by happy customers or even finding your event business on social media. Get started today!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You’d think that, given that the Oxford Economics and Events Industry Council reports that “meetings generated $1,294 of spending per participant,” event and meeting planners would be given budgetary free rein to produce the kinds of events needed to generate these economic returns. Event Personalization.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2023

Across the board, corporate meetings and events aren’t usually employees’ favorite workplace activities. 90% of employees feel that meetings are “costly” and “unproductive.” But there are many scenarios where internal meetings are inevitable. Keep your meeting concise and to the point by just covering the main ideas.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon. So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success. Social Media.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The majority of Gen Z-ers have never experienced life without mobile phones, and many take for granted the ability to stay in perpetual contact with one another, usually via social media. Events manager ranked as the most coveted position.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2025

By strategically using technology, you can automate touchpoints with event leads and clients that enhance their experience with your teamnot to mention freeing up loads of your precious time and energy. Wait a secondwe actually built an event management platform that does just that. Get started today! Why automate touchpoints?

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

Simplifying the process and equipping your speakers with the right tools to promote your event will not only boost exposure, but will help to fill seats—a mutually beneficial outcome! In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Let’s get into it.

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

Simplifying the process and equipping your speakers with the right tools to promote your event will not only boost exposure, but will help to fill seats—a mutually beneficial outcome! In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Let’s get into it.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., And what about the expense?

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Creating Content Coming up with a quick social media post seems like an easy job. AI tools can help create an entire month’s social media calendar without any hassle, and the success of a well-planned and executed content strategy can lead to increased engagement with an audience or customers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Similar percentages will occur in the meetings and events industry. If the experience they have at your event management company does not align with their values, expect them to exit. If entry-level meeting planners demand open communication from their employer, they must be prepared to give it as well.

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Attendease

JANUARY 13, 2020

Go beyond the generic ‘We look forward to seeing you’ message and grab the attention of attendees with a buzz-worthy campaign before the event. Contests and other interactive activities can engage attendees and steer them toward your event website. Ready to learn more about delivering high quality event leads?

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