Attendease

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is important to track both the number of registered attendees and the number of actual attendees. You should aim to collect real-time feedback from attendees to gauge their satisfaction. This will give you the opportunity to make light course-corrections where needed to improve the attendee experience.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

While these numbers look dismal for hotels, similar forecasts would apply to AV companies, exhibit service contractors, DMOs, exhibitor and attendee participation, conference-organizer revenue, and nearly any other product or service you can link to the live events industry. Help your customers now for your long-term survival.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When media and meeting owners focus on short-term interests—big circulations and audiences, leading to higher status and consequential larger profits at the expense of “consumers”—it’s understandable that building community plays second fiddle to chasing media visibility and large audiences.

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EventMB

AUGUST 22, 2023

Skift Take: Minimizing the carbon footprint of a 12,000-attendee trade show requires long-term supplier partnerships and a willingness to deal with challenges at all levels. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2023

Software providers may consider factors like the number of expected attendees, desired features, vendors, add-on products, exhibitors, and customization requirements when determining the price. Even if a flexible solution comes with higher upfront costs, it may provide the most tangible long-term benefits. your) data as well.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? I do believe that a hybrid of “Virtual and In-Person” events is here to stay on a long term basis. All of these challenges become crucial in the virtual event space because those are your attendees having the challenges!

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

Just when we thought we were turning the corner on a rise in Covid cases, we are hearing about short-term cancellations of conventions once again as the Delta variant causes cases to rise. Some of the host organizations were transparent and shared these reported cases with attendees. Should We Ask Attendees to Sign a Waiver?

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Attendease

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every online platform—whether it’s Google, social media, or something else entirely—can usher potential attendees towards your event. The power of organic search Ever wondered how attendees stumble upon your event website when they type related industry terms into a search engine? That’s the magic of organic search!

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2021

Long-term traditions can deter next-generation conference participants. Others are reimagining their President’s Reception as a networking reception — with a focus on the attendee, not the leadership. Attendees have been drowning in content. Community spaces Invest more into creating spaces that encourage attendee networking.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 12, 2022

However, contrary to common perception, data marketing encompasses more than just an initial data-driven outreach to your potential event attendees. . Consider using data in the following ways to generate demand for your event: Identify the target audience for your event and their driving motivations through ideal attendee personas.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 8, 2020

How your organization and leaders respond in this crisis will have a long-term impact on your members and customers. Don’t underestimate the value of affiliation and act in good faith to sustain long-term relationships. The best moves we’ve seen so far are: Reserves. If you have them, there has never been a better time to use them.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Now, I’m not a fan of the term “unconference” because: In many ways, unconferences were originally and now should be what are called conferences today ; and The term “unconference” is now often used indiscriminately, typically as a hip description of events that don’t determine their programs in real-time.

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Attendease

MAY 9, 2023

Corporate events facilitate in-person relationship-building, boost employee satisfaction, and foster a sense of community amongst the attendees. However, it can be difficult to customize your messages to the interests and needs of many attendees, especially when you host an event with an array of keynote speakers and products on display.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The term “hybrid” is now commonly used to describe event formats that combine in-person and virtual experiences. While the concept of a hybrid event may be familiar, it raises an important question: Is there such a thing as a hybrid attendee?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. You can use another hotel’s offer as leverage with your first choice of venue: ‘Here are the terms I’ve gotten from another hotel we’re considering; can you do a bit better?’

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I still believe that these events, when well-designed and facilitated, offer the best attendee experience for the majority of conferences that are held today. 1—Unconferences that aren’t According to Wikipedia, unconferences are participant-driven meetings where the agenda is created by the attendees at the beginning of the meeting.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Well, I’m sorry, but smile sheets dropped in a box at the end of a session, app-based evaluations, and online surveys that must be completed within a few days do not provide an accurate picture of the long-term benefits of a meeting. You can find full details in Chapter 57 of The Power of Participation.). Did anyone learn anything?

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Glow Global Events

APRIL 12, 2024

Attendance Numbers**: The number of attendees can be a straightforward indicator of interest and engagement in your event. Participant Feedback**: Surveys or feedback forms collected from attendees can provide valuable insights into their satisfaction levels, what they enjoyed, and areas for improvement.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 4, 2021

” “Typically at an unconference, the agenda is created by the attendees at the beginning of the meeting. Conference programs that are predetermined with attendee input are not unconferences. I prefer the term peer conferences , but no one else cares.) ” — Unconference , Wikipedia.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 21, 2024

How to design events that speak to the inner child in all attendees Designing events that resonate with the inner child of every attendee can transform an ordinary gathering into a deeply personal experience. As I keep saying, observing and interviewing attendees, sponsors and team members is the best way to receive reliable feedback.

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EventMB

JUNE 24, 2020

As in-person events resume, many options for screening attendees for possible infection are emerging. Here, we offer a breakdown of the different methods in terms of cost, accuracy, and scalability. The post How to Screen Event Attendees for Covid-19 On-Site by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports. It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

No matter the size or number of attendees. Plus, attendees have the freedom to switch closed captioning on and off as they please. This way, attendees can understand all your event’s messages. Especially if attendees need to learn something new. . But it’s a must-have tool for every event. But, one thing’s for sure.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While the events industry has made some progress in terms of diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community, many events lack initiative and many areas are not as progressive. The post Are Events Really including LGBTQ+ Attendees? Are events really inclusive? Let's find out. by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

Reach out to the audience you are targeting for the event (potential attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, etc.), Additionally, you have a plan of action to deal with attendee or staff non-compliance and risk. #3. Are you requiring attendees and staff to wear a specific type of mask? You need to do your homework.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

An excited 2,449 attendees took to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando over four days, a 5% increase in attendance from 2019, according to the association. “It Attendees enjoyed the new elements of our show and the closing night party with Nelly as our performer was amazing.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you hear the term “wellness,” what comes to mind first? In 2023, it became clearer than ever that although wellness fits into meetings in many ways and makes for an outstanding attendee experience, it’s just as important for meeting profs to prioritize their own wellness. Incentives? A group spa treatment as a meeting break?

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2023 Food and Beverage Tourism Hospitality 98

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One large group-focused hotel operator sees more requests for different spaces, different furniture sets, and more bonding opportunities for attendees. Changed working patterns are creating more necessity for regional gatherings, which is partly driving the short-term nature of bookings.”.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Not only do you sign your life away when this happens, but you agree to all of the venue’s terms. That might mean asking your venue for terms like: . Attendee accommodations: Select a venue that’s accessible and accommodating to your attendees. Aside from the basics, what do attendees expect from this event?

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

We always want to go the extra mile to find the most relevant tools to make life better for event organisers and attendees alike. We leverage the most popular messaging platform in the world to transform the attendee experience, making everything more accessible and familiar to users. Why WhatsApp?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For most—88 percent—the reason for the budget increase is to tackle inflation and higher prices, as opposed to raising the number of meeting attendees, changing the meeting format, or other reasons. Only two percent of respondents said force-majeure negotiations was their biggest concern.

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EventMB

MAY 27, 2022

The first edition of the report focused only on board members of international associations organizing meetings with 500 attendees or more. The top 20 cities in terms of intellectual capital are all among the top 30 most competitive destinations.

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 1, 2021

How you handle an event cancellation could have a long-term impact on your reputation and success as an organiser. The post Cancelled Events: How to Announce Them & Keep Your Attendees Interested appeared first on Eventbrite UK. Get it right with these tips.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The day opened with a summary of the 2023 Agency Business Outlook Report, which attendees received following the event. Throughout the day, agency leaders took the stage to discuss the future of experiential marketing agency offerings, while a panel of clients discussed their must-haves for long-term client-agency relationships.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

Forty-five percent of 326 event professional respondents, 63 percent of whom work for associations and 31 percent of whom book events on behalf of corporations, said sustainability is a relevant meeting trend, coming in third after DEI and attendee wellbeing and of almost equal importance as digital engagement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To ensure long-term success, make it a habit to track and measure the value of your event. Qualitative metrics, on the other hand, can involve gathering feedback from attendees to gauge the overall experience and identify areas for improvement. Attendees’ expectations, industry trends and technology are continually changing.

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2024 Events Event Planning Technology 97

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Every type of event requires a unique set of skills and know-how that will help you to mitigate the chaos and run smooth, engaging events for your attendees. The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys. How many attendees can I expect?

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