InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Whether you are new to conference management or just starting out, as you prepare for your next conference it's always a good idea to step outside your box and explore what's changed. Not surprisingly conferences have played a big part in my responsibilities over the years. Been there Done that!

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

With many organizations actively planning for an upcoming in-person conference or tradeshow, now is the time to make firm decisions for your attendee-experience, staffing and safety plans. Most Q3 and Q4, 2021 conferences are reporting attendance numbers that are 40 – 60% below 2019. Hybrid, or Not. Business Model.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Our guide to the best virtual conference platforms helps you pick the right virtual solution. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. Virtual conference platforms. What is a virtual conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. Learn what worked and what didn’t from two event pros who held major in-person conferences in late August and early September, from Covid compliance to the on-site vibe.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars. We’ve outlined the first few strategies right here.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars. We’ve outlined the first few strategies right here.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. This list shows ten different options and how each of them can be used to improve networking opportunities at conferences and large annual events.

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Expo Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Organizers and planners are continuing to move forward to create virtual conferences and facilitate an online experience for their attendees and replicate what would have been in-person. Typical components of a successful virtual conference include: Education. Sponsorships. Offer Valuable Sponsorship Programs.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. This list shows ten different options and how each of them can be used to improve networking opportunities at conferences and large annual events.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

How can planner account for new costs associated with virtual meetings? As my clients shift to a virtual conference format, I need to create a budget for the event,” Diane Laundy, principal planner, Behind the Scenes Conference Planning, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Another cost I’ve seen brought up is on swag.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Expo Logic

JULY 24, 2020

Live engagement and networking : Ability for attendees to network and meet new people through live engagements and conversation. Exhibition and sponsorships : Ability for attendees to discover industry providers and ability for providers to showcase their solutions while interacting with attendees.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2018

This includes event and conference planning and management, exhibit strategy and design, employee training and engagement, sponsorship marketing, creative content and communications, and digital-interactive media. As an agency, our core mission has always been to deliver exceptional results for our client and our people.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If you have multiple team members, or vendors, soliciting your exhibitors for booth space, sponsorship, and print and digital advertising, this is the year to bring it under one account manager. If you have 200 exhibitors, build an account management plan around the top 20. Double down on sponsorship.

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

Meeting and event planners travel. As a meeting and event planner, I love my Fitbit. But I love knowing the pain and suffering we go through on a daily basis while running through airports, conference centers, and hotels. No joke, this is the first item the i3 Events team unpacks when we are setting up our conference office.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

“We had this big conference plan, but we had to pull the plug on it. However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. ” Event Management Platform For Conferences. “Our place within the industry is conferences, the type of events that Stephanie puts on.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Companies that regularly host events or attend large conferences are always looking for ways to improve lead retrieval. For example, trade show lead retrieval can help a company reach out to interested parties in their industry, while conference lead retrieval can assist companies as they try to connect with attendees.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Sponsorships are critical to the success of association events, especially within healthcare. But according to The State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 , a majority of event planners are struggling to secure sponsors. Read the webinar recap below for 10 ideas to unlock sponsorship revenue through event technology. 3) Create FOMO.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important conference planning resources that organizers can refer to for all their event planning and event marketing needs.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The Event Tech Group launches new, comprehensive website encompassing the integrated suite of event management solutions. The Event Tech Group by Community Brands, a global event management software and service provider, announces the launch of their new, comprehensive website, eventtechsoftware.com.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 2, 2020

This is the highest value sponsorship you can offer. The American Correctional Association (ACA) uses timed splash screens to distinguish influential sponsors who exhibit at their conference. You can charge more for display during high traffic times, like right before the opening session, or right before a major board meeting.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 2, 2020

This is the highest value sponsorship you can offer. The American Correctional Association (ACA) uses timed splash screens to distinguish influential sponsors who exhibit at their conference. You can charge more for display during high traffic times, like right before the opening session, or right before a major board meeting.

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TicketBud

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

So you have a conference right around the corner and a big staff to manage. It has since expanded into other use cases, one being conference planning. Lets walk through how to use Slack for your conference. Using Slack for Conferences. Your staff needs to be on the same page or else your conference will fall apart.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 5, 2018

Selecting the right vendors, getting good speakers on board and looking for sponsorship are just a few of these event essentials. Event Planning Essentials: Tips for Selecting Event Vendors. Ultimate list of Keynote Speakers for your Conference. Why Speakers are the Backbone of your Next Conference? Be a Venue Rockstar!

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