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. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Effective Event Promotion Using Social Media Social media continues to be an indispensable tool in the promotion of events. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of social media in today’s hyper-connected society for successful event promotion.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A few possibilities for virtual event planners to provide networking opportunities for attendees include: Live chat tools alongside a session (part of the platform), where attendees can ask questions to the presenter and engage with each other. Hashtags across social media platforms for cohesion and to aggregate conversations.

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Expo Pass

MAY 10, 2022

“I love seeing speakers that change the way we think […] They are experts, they have thought about something, they bring their own view of the world – to you – and it changes how you think about the world.”. It also helps to connect personally with potential speakers. What are the various types of speaker business models? . “If

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Expo Pass

APRIL 6, 2022

But after Zoom and WFH, what message do speakers need to bring to inspire attendees right now? For more about how to do that, here’s our top 5 tips for speakers. At a time when we’ve all been looking ahead to brighter and less crazy days, these kinds of ideas are exactly what speakers should be projecting in their keynotes.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 4, 2024

It also applies to how your association presents itself in writing—like the informational content on your registration form. Social media. Ensure your association’s visuals and messaging shine on every social media platform. Branding extends beyond visual communication.

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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. It typically begins with a short presentation by a guest speaker, followed by a question and answer session with time to mingle afterwards. Will there be enough engaging activities? Keep it Personal.

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. Or are you looking to foster employee learning with an engaging digital presentation? Regularly engaging the audience throughout the presentation is also key.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For example, a tech-savvy audience might prefer a more interactive session with live chat, while a more traditional audience may be more comfortable with a simpler, lecture-style presentation. Once your outline is complete, it’s time to prepare your presentation materials, whether they are slides, videos, or infographics.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. What Does a Hybrid Event Look Like?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

During the registration process, ask people what they expect or want to get out of their attendance; allow audience members to submit questions to speakers in real-time using question boxes or chat functions; use feedback tools to capture audience input at various points during and after the event. Good luck and enjoy!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

For an extreme example of these alternatives, take “ silent conferences ,” which make use of technology so that multiple speakers can present in the same space while attendees toggle between the audio feeds of each according to their own preferences. Adoption of Advanced Technology.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Consider that virtual photo booths may not be new to the scene, but they’re still a good way to engage event attendees by allowing them to take pics, add backgrounds and overlays, and post them to social media. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend. Personalize the meeting as much as possible.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While you might think that the sharing of information through presentations and workshops is what your audience wants to pay for, remember that information is now widely accessible and free thanks to the internet. Provide them with assets to share on social media to easily help with the job. Promo Codes. Pricing Virtual Events.

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EventSource

MARCH 24, 2025

Use digital invitations, phone calls, or social media to ensure faster delivery and easy RSVP tracking. Not Considering Safety Precautions Mistake: Neglecting safety measures can lead to accidents, especially if children are present. For larger events, consider sending invites even earlier. Explore invitation ideas.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Speaker recruiting? Record prep call – use those recorded snippets for social media marketing for live event! Mostly because my panelists are tech people and not always the best speakers????. Fireside chats…work with speaker to cut into small pieces????. What are 1-2 of your online moderating pro tips?

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GEVME

JULY 6, 2020

To effectively do this, use social media and email marketing. But in general, social media alone can do an excellent job of effectively announcing your event. . Make sure your images’ size and format are compatible with social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Social Media Monitoring.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. And the insights delivered across many sessions ultimately pointed to the opportunities that the new reality—and starting with a clean slate—present.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

So do your due diligence and add another arm’s length to your social media reach. Schedule the broadcast to avoid music or sensitive material in a session or presentation. Not having control over the content that’s being instantly transmitted to your trusting followers and potential leads is definitely something to consider.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

“No economic good will be successful if we don’t have social good,” said Sherrif Karamat, PCMA president and CEO, in a small breakout room before the final speaker (more on actor Geena Davis later) took the stage to address the approximately 3,800 people who traveled from 36 countries to be there for the flurry of networking and education sessions.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Your event flow and interaction between attendees, speakers, and sponsors will be dictated by the capabilities of the virtual event platform you choose. In an in-person format, technology is often peripheral to the hustle and bustle of the on-site activities. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. You’re planning….

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The VR programming gave participants the ability to virtually explore the interior and exterior of Ford’s vehicles and watch the on-demand virtual Ford stage for speakers and presentations. A VR-supported presentation can transform your event, itself. Immersive events also attract media attention.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

The first step to making conferences more interactive is starting with a robust online event platform that can connect your attendees and speakers with fun and useful features. Your audience likely uses social media, like Facebook and LinkedIn, to engage with their friends, family, and professional network. Include Polls.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

Speakers have a unique opportunity online to have an intimate experience with guests since they are right up close and personal in an attendees office, living room, etc. The most important for me has been having a dynamic speaker that can evoke emotion through the audience, either with compassion or humor – humor being my favorite of course.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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GEVME

MAY 7, 2021

Unlike in-person events, participants can attend a virtual event while being physically present in any part of the world. Virtual events practices are held with the help of integrating technology, software, and social media platforms such as YouTube , Facebook LIVE , Instagram LIVE , Zoom , etc.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2019

Because only a limited number of people can fit into a penthouse or at one-on-one appointment tables, Smart Meetings integrated social media into the mix with Facebook Live and Twitter posts. Now it is possible for event professionals following along at home to gain insights on the words of wisdom from speakers and presenters.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The same goes for scheduling and speaker management. Google Analytics, social media tracking pixels, or UTM tags) and see all of your data in one place in your software’s analytics dashboard. Your event planners will be present, focused, and detail-oriented rather than being distracted and frustrated by third parties.

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Eventmobi

JULY 9, 2020

The EventMobi solution will help you promote your event and register attendees, manage all content including documents, Livestream and Video on Demand, and keep speakers, attendees and sponsors engaged and informed from anywhere in the world. Tools: Website & Registration, Social Media Dashboard and Event App. How It Works.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Other flexible CMS solutions like WordPress can offer plenty of customization opportunities and third-party integration with plugins for CRM software, social media, and others. Social media posts and email campaigns focused on the early bird offer and looming expiration dates. This creates an urgency to act fast.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 19, 2024

There are a few tried and true strategies: book top-level speakers, invest in an event app to increase engagement onsite, and provide them with plenty of networking opportunities. “We presented a list of 10 different items throughout the city of Boston… We had to get them to go out, explore, try new things, new foods.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. One feature that was well-received in Frankfurt was the addition of an overflow area outside sessions where people can have one-on-one conversations with speakers.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 31, 2023

The newest Speaking Industry Benchmark Report is out with details on this year’s hot topics, what speakers are charging (and what planners are paying), and more. Demand is hot for speakers who address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. For speakers with more than 10 years of experience, the average fee is $16,659. •

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GEVME

APRIL 6, 2022

For instance, it allows them to engage with an audience even before and after the main event – through social media channels, emails, video content and more. The reliance on digital technologies, in present times, to remain connected shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Session introductions Boost their brand exposure by allowing sponsors to introduce speakers or sessions. Social media Feature sponsors in pre-event, during-event, and post-event social media posts and campaigns.

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