MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

And while event planners at companies and associations must continually build their own skills, the explosion of freelancers provides the opportunity to instantly import specific skill sets to help execute one meeting or multiple meetings over time. Further, “these are not people who simply plug in temporary holes,” says the report. “In

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics. Fast forward to today, and the topic is an obvious health issue.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Learn More: Download the State of Event AI White Paper Allowing technology to check the boxes on the tactical work affords meeting professionals the time to design events that are inclusive, personalized, non-linear and iteratively better each time because the new treasure trove of data will allow you to learn and improve faster than ever.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

TSI’s Bandwidth Calculator – Plan your event bandwidth. White Paper: Negotiating the Internet Landscape at Hotels and Convention Centers – If you plan to order Internet or telecommunications services for your event, it is critical to understand the underlying business model in play.

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Eventtia

JULY 20, 2023

According to The Future of Retail Report by Ernst & Young, published in 2023, “[…] intimacy has become more integral to developing the value propositions of mainstream retailers, especially as both technology and consumer expectations drive new forms of engagement and personalization.”

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2020

This portfolio of specialist events will be supported by additional training workshops, whilst the company’s product offering will grow to incorporate standalone training and bespoke in-house courses moving forward.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It doesnt take the most tech-savvy person to recognize the biggest trend for the future of work for event organizers: AI. Its not even the future its already here.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

These “purposeful meetings” are a large part of why 80% of event planners say that their jobs involve more experience creation than they did 2 to 5 years ago. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself. Event technology can increase productivity by 27%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

And these “purposeful meetings” are a large part of why 80% of event planners say that their jobs involve more experience creation than they did just two to five years ago. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself and giving planners the tools they need to pull off terrific feats.

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EventTechBrief

AUGUST 13, 2018

In a recent white paper, AMR International refers to the necessary evolution of trade shows as Exhibition 2.0. In this next iteration, the London-based strategic consulting firm imagines “a shift in the role of the organizer from sales channel purveyor to 365 industry value creator.

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Stova

MAY 31, 2023

This means your event engagement has to start early – ideally, last from event to event. In our latest white paper, discover: How to generate momentum with a “community” approach. How to leverage event technology to keep engagement high. How to keep engagement high year-round.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 23, 2017

. #27 Recruit authority figures (industry experts/notables, local celebs) to endorse and attend your event. #28 28 Prime the pump by “giving” potential attendees a gift (white paper, free happy hour, etc.). #29 29 Have your speakers/performers promote your event to their followers. #30

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

As the study/white paper points out, the key to regional dominance for a specific country is not having the highest number of cities topping ICCA’s list, but one or two of the top cities, along with a much larger proportion of lower-tier cities that host fewer meetings.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2023

In a recently published white paper, exploring event legacy, it was revealed that choice of legacy and its subsequent measurement can be a challenging task for associations and not-for-profit organisations looking to leave a positive impact on society.

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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2019

With the high percentage of mobile device users, it is incumbent upon event technology providers to make the mobile user experience seamless. We believe that if more people can easily use mobile devices to register and refer events to others, more new registrations will result,” Richards commented.

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Eventtia

JULY 20, 2023

According to The Future of Retail Report by Ernst & Young, published in 2023, “[…] intimacy has become more integral to developing the value propositions of mainstream retailers, especially as both technology and consumer expectations drive new forms of engagement and personalization.”

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Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

Award-winning creative agency EMC3 recently published a white paper, ‘Events as a force for good’, is focused on holistic sustainability in the industry. This episode features the company’s events strategist, Emily Maule, and Saskya Liney, EMC3’s head of sustainability.

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Planning Pod

MAY 15, 2020

When most people think of the challenges of planning virtual events , their mind usually jumps to all the event technology they must quickly learn and put into action.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

Event technology has become critical for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. A future-proof platform ensures that their events strategy remains relevant and competitive in the long run.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So while personalization is a must in today’s event climate, improving the efficiency of the planning process is just as important when it comes to the viability of creating these types of experiences. That’s where event technology comes in. Diagram the setup visually to ensure that it will work in the space(s).

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A White Paper has been produced detailing and analysing the US festivals market. It has been developed in partnership with global strategy consultancy AMR International and US events organiser, XLIVE. Spanning 13-pages, this […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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EncoreAPAC

APRIL 16, 2023

Ask the Expert Click to download our Event Staging white paper today. Download Ask the Expert is our thought leadership series featuring experts from around the business on a variety of topics to the events industry. About Encore Encore creates memorable event experiences that engage and transform organisations.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

For more information, download our free white paper Actionable Event Analytics. It shows you how to use data from your mobile app to measure success for corporate meetings and events. About Our Guest: Guest post by Karra Barron , QuickMobile ’s Manager of Content and Internal Communications.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2021

. // A Flexible Wellbeing Strategy Masterclass was run on Monday. // On Tuesday, the Stress Matters team were joined on LinkedIn Live by John Kelly, who was responsible for creating the BCD M&E Green White Paper which helped spark a revolution in how agencies and corporates approached making their events ‘greener’ and more eco-friendly, for the (..)

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

She’s got a unique voice, loves connecting people, and keeps up to date on the latest event industry buzz. EventTechAwards , The Event Tech Awards. The annual Event Technology Awards in the UK and Europe. RECENT TWEETS: @EventMB , Event Manager Blog. RECENT TWEETS: . RECENT TWEETS: @BizBash , BizBash Magazine.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2022

When it comes to event technology, I’m a firm believer in the idea that no one software or service is perfect for everybody. Even before embarking on this journey, I was already starting to realize that one of the most under-valued “features” of event technology providers was customer service, training and support.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 27, 2018

In either case, marketing automation isn’t just for demand generation marketers who sit around thinking about increasing white paper downloads, or driving demo requests. Still have questions about how you can get more out of your event technology to achieve your goals?

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Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2023

Example use cases include asking the tool to summarize the web page, explain a white paper graphic, or compare a product to another product on the web. It’s the equivalent of taking AR goggles and putting them in front of your computer screen.” That’s where the future is. That’s what I feel is missing from ChatGPT.

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Socio Events

JULY 11, 2022

We have seen firsthand how virtual event technology increases audience reach, improves accessibility, unlocks powerful event data, among other key enhancements. Even as we return to in-person events, experienced organizers will increasingly deploy these virtual components to make their events better than ever.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Newly published insights from Reed Exhibitions’ COVID-19 Customer Needs and Mindset Barometer reveal how the pandemic is changing customer attitudes to physical and digital events. Customers are increasingly open to the idea of engaging with digital alongside in-person events as they return. The White Paper can be downloaded here.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

If you can’t make it to Pittsburgh, download Freeman’s white paper “ Data Integration: A Beginner ’ s Guide.” Be sure to check out Holsinger’s session at Convening Leaders at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, on the Elevate Stage in Hall C of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers. We can’t ignore the impact of event technology on a retail company’s events strategy.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A white paper authored by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and Ottawa Tourism will reveal that 63% of global association buyers are either very concerned or slightly concerned about the ethical implications of using AI in event organising, when it launches next month.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Exclusive Collection has launched its insights into the next generation of delegates and event attendees. The Big Re-Think is the culmination of quantitative research carried out in autumn 2023 in partnership with micebook.

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Event Industry News

MAY 23, 2023

In alignment with the frameworks provided by the European Green Deal and the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative, it showcases a collaborative action plan towards a shift to sustainable […]

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