Attendease

MAY 16, 2023

Plus, you won’t be the only one using it. But there are strategies you can use to increase your chances of success. Try to quantify the benefits in terms of time saved, cost reduction, increased revenue, and/or improved customer satisfaction. Use data and analytics to support your estimates if you can.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 18, 2022

The words we use for meetings matter. Unfortunately, familiar terms often perpetuate conventional meeting thinking. By changing the words we use we can change how we think about events. Here are three examples of better words to use when talking about meetings.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

However, using a generic website builder limits what you can do for event promotion. Following technical and content SEO best practices ensures your pages rank high for relevant search terms and keywords that drive active and passive interest in your event, its content, featured speakers, topics and so on. with one form submission.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The power of organic search Ever wondered how attendees stumble upon your event website when they type related industry terms into a search engine? However, if you’re not making a mark as you’d hoped, it’s time to re-evaluate the language you’re using. That’s the magic of organic search!

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Send event photos and videos to sponsors for use in their own marketing efforts. This additional exposure and connection after the event drives ROI for sponsors over the long term—and they’ll have you to thank. Sustaining Long-Term Partnerships The best event sponsorships are mutually beneficial and span multiple events and years.

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Attendease

APRIL 24, 2023

This ranges from team members who will be using the tool daily to those helping with implementation and integrations, plus other key stakeholders, teams, supervisors, and C-suite executives. It’s important to involve marketing, events, software development, accounting, operations, HR, and any other teams that may end up using the tool.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This team member will be responsible for securing event sponsors and cultivating long-term, productive relationships with them by maintaining communication throughout and following the event. Encourage your team to make sustainable decisions during event planning, such as: Choosing a venue that uses renewable energy sources.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This led to conversations about learning styles (be careful, they’re mostly mythical and barely useful ), the importance of taking responsibility for your own learning at meetings, and how meeting formats affect what people learn. Which brings us to an important question we hardly ever ask about meetings….

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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

APRIL 18, 2022

The second is a design I’ll be using in a conference I’ve designed and will be facilitating in June 2022. Back when hardly anyone used the term “hybrid” for a meeting, let alone participated in one, I had the good fortune to participate in a novel session “ Web 2.0 The online portion.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Crowd Sourcing to Promote an Event. Many of you have probably heard the term crowd sourcing before. If you haven’t, crowd sourcing is a term used for the practice of obtaining ideas or services by soliciting contributions from a large group of people. That”s where promoting an event comes in.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

But, why should you use closed captioning for your live events? Now we often use them at live-streamed events, meetings, and training courses. Event managers and marketing leads use live event captioning to ensure participants understand everything and stay engaged. By using live event closed captions, of course!

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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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GEVME

APRIL 13, 2022

The term Extended Reality (XR) encompasses immersive technologies that are now popularly being used across industries – Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). While VR, AR and MR have existed for quite some time now, the term XR came into the spotlight in recent years.

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Ins'Tent

MARCH 6, 2024

Recommended Printing Technique: Dye Sublimation Dye sublimation printing involves transferring dye onto display materials using heat, producing vibrant, long-lasting prints. Perfect for retail environments and recurring events, dye sublimation ensures consistent quality and durability, making it the preferred choice for high-frequency usage.

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Verve

MARCH 8, 2021

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2022

Getting there will probably be expensive – at least in the short term – but there are significant dividends for companies that can realize their sustainability commitments. In the long term, decarbonization initiatives may lead to innovations in engagement and connection that ultimately will be easier on corporate travel and meeting budgets.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 21, 2024

Read More : AI and Psychological Safety: 3 Big Ideas from DMA West’s Education Summit In terms of event planning, how can psychological safety be created? Words possess the power to heal or hurt, and being mindful of the potency of language and using it thoughtfully, can give you a distinct edge.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

Planners should look more carefully at the fine print and consider changing some terms, says industry attorney Joshua Grimes. I have some clients who basically write their contracts with hotels and other venues, but I also have clients who get almost no concessions” because they simply use the contract the hotel provides. “If

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EventMB

MAY 27, 2022

It’s also used to identify a firm’s intangible assets and divide them into meaningful categories. This year’s report was expanded to include those organizing smaller meetings between 200 and 499 attendees, thus enabling destinations to narrow in on smaller meetings in sectors where they are well represented in terms of intellectual capital.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. They can also include the purpose of the clause, the parties involved, specific terms, and confidentiality requirements. READ HOW PLANNERS ARE USING A.I. The new meetings-industry A.I.

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 22, 2024

Based on the needs of your business and the kinds of events that you are staffing, you might use commercial inflatables or consumer inflatables. When comparing commercial and consumer inflatables, they vary most dramatically in terms of materials, usage, setup, length of use, use of electricity, and safety.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

More good news, while AI will become a core competency for the meeting planner role, it won’t require you to have to learn a new language to use it. The term “artificial intelligence” has been around for decades as a description of a technology that learns. This is not a fad you can outwait. ’” he said.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Event-led growth” can be used at each stage of the customer journey to create the memorable experiences customers crave while delivering on business value and minimizing risk. It is a long-term plan to designed to enhance revenue streams and create customer loyalty. The term “event” is truly boundless in 2022. Where to Begin.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Be aware of any specific agreements in terms of logo placement and branding. Set deadlines for content.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

The most common challenges for the event organiser The use of event apps or other systems to communicate with attendees is quite common in our industry but it is true that it poses some challenges that may tip the balance between functionality and experience. Training attendees on how to use the app from scratch may not be feasible.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This mistake is detrimental to your business, in the long and short term. Since this includes more than ingredients, we recommend using the Food Cost Percentage formula to get the most accurate percentage. We recommend using catering software to track the popularity of menu items and let you know which are underperforming.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2022

It is an all-encompassing term that is relevant to all individuals, including those who identify as straight and/or cisgender. Being intentional about using inclusive language can make all the difference in whether attendees feel welcome and understood. Let’s Make Sure We’re Talking the Same Language. Why Advocate for Inclusivity?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Terms & Conditions – All possible terms and conditions must be detailed in the contract. Mistake #2: Not Specifying Event Details & Payment Terms It’s also important to include details about the event itself, as well as payment terms and conditions. It’s not just an agreement or terms of service.

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Contracts Event Planning Events Financial 94

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches. Some might have a flat fee for unlimited use, while others could charge based on the number of attendees or events.

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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Having adapted and survived this scenario, here are the tools we used to get through it. What resources do we need immediately and in the long term? What do we have that we can make use of in a different way? What do we have that we can make use of in a different way? Who is affected? What are the consequences?

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EventMB

MAY 25, 2022

Covid pushed society a decade ahead in terms of digitization, and many technologies are here to stay in the events and trade show industries, said Corbin Ball, a meetings technology expert, and owner of Corbin Ball & Co. The use of QR codes is booming, as are touchless scanning devices used for self-service check-in or lead capture.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

The WSWA Rebrand The Maritz Design Studio and WSWA teams decided to remove the term “convention” from its annual event’s name, formerly called “WSWA’s Convention & Exposition,” deeming the term “old-fashioned” and in need of something more modern and memorable.

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

And more significantly, how can it be used in events? The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys. These meetings and conversations are very useful to share personal impressions and identify what can be done to moving forward.

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