MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

An event-data scientist makes the case for moving away from self-reported post-event surveys and towards analysis of audience behaviors. Yet far too often, the chief instrument for gathering event data is the post-event survey. Are they focused on topics or speakers? Do they go to the expo or skip it?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. These developments impacted event professionals, creating a period of adaptation and transformation within an industry valued at $1 trillion worldwide. Because of the pandemic, events had to become more virtual.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We analyzed event data from thousands of events over the past five years and discovered that events still have a long way to go when it comes to gender diversity. We recently released the results of our first ever “Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Events Report.” Almost 70% of All Event Speakers are Male.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

If there’s one phrase that causes event planners to lose the most sleep—besides “The speaker dropped out!” it’s probably “data protection”, especially when it comes to event app security. The Top Event App Security & Access Features. The Top Event App Security & Access Features.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Measuring event KPIs and, ultimately, the success of an event shouldn’t be an afterthought. Knowing how well events have performed is crucial to delivering a mind-blowing attendee experience. Of course, event KPIs can vary from basic attendance numbers and financials to more far-reaching topics like post-event visibility.

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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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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. ” Moutafis begins: Ethical AI by Zenus: A Summary “Data from our ethical facial analysis service cannot be used to identify individuals. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 28, 2018

A common question we often get from our clients is, “What’s the best way to measure event ROI?” . You, along with all of your event stakeholders, likely itch for an answer to that integral question after each one of your events. . In today’s digital age, event data and analytics are readily available to event planners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As On-site check-in should be painless.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 23, 2023

Creating an engaging event experience for your attendees starts right at the time of registration. So, ensuring you have the right event registration strategies in place is crucial to driving excitement and sign-ups. As an event planner, you’ll know this all too well.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Planning an event is like orchestrating a symphony—every note matters, from the first rehearsal to the final bow. But how do you make sure your audience has your event stuck in their head for days, weeks, and months afterwards? What do you hope to achieve by hosting this event? Let’s get started!

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InGo

MARCH 29, 2022

Events are chock-full of data collection opportunities for your business. Information from registration, poll and survey responses, and even virtual chats or breakout groups can all provide useful data to inform your next event. Event data is gold Think about the reasons you gather data as an event marketer.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2022

A recent article on Forbes.com picks the brains of interesting players in the meetings and events world: talent agencies and speaker bureaus. Speakers must be skilled enough to make their sessions more of a discussion than a one-way presentation.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Effective event management is a blend of careful planning and adaptability. Regardless of the type of event you’re organizing, event attendance tracking is one of the keys to optimizing your future plans and remaining flexible on event day. But event attendance tracking is about more than doing a quick headcount!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Diverse Speakers – Not Just Talking about Diversity. We are a young, bold Speaker Agency committed to sourcing the best corporate story-tellers from the full spectrum of available talent. educate : for any event, on any subject. energise : speakers to get you talking. Ally Owen Christopher Kai Issac Harvey.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2024, we’ll see more activity-based events.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

One of the best things about virtual events is that they generate a goldmine of data. Virtual event platforms have made the entire event ecosystem more robust. With minute and real-time tracking capabilities, they’ve helped transform events. But understanding how to harness the power of event data is critical.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Diane is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation and a New York Times Bestselling author. The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. Ready to harness the potential of this tool for your own events? This is a guest post by Diana Kander.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 17, 2019

A simple call out on a slide to draw attention to a poll or event survey will help increase adoption. The above technology is still around and heavily used at meetings and events. The advantage of SMS voting is that event planners don’t have to rent additional hardware. Text Voting and Polling. In-App Q&A Functionality.

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Attendease

JUNE 20, 2023

As an event planner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. From coming up with a theme, to securing standout keynote speakers and handling the budget and more… you’re practically a superhero! But let’s face it, even superheroes need a sidekick like a good corporate event technology.

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Attendify

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

But if your speaker selection is off, your event has a big problem. That’s because while destination choice and networking opportunities are two top factors impacting event attendance (no data yet on coffee toppings), educational content is the number one driver that brings people to events. Event data!

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InGo

MAY 31, 2022

There’s no doubt that the use of big data has exploded over the past few years with every industry – from finance to manufacturing – leveraging it for smarter and faster decision making. And the same is true for the events industry. Get to know your audience with data. Sharpen your event messaging.

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InGo

MAY 31, 2022

There’s no doubt that the use of big data has exploded over the past few years with every industry – from finance to manufacturing – leveraging it for smarter and faster decision making. And the same is true for the events industry. Get to know your audience with data. Sharpen your event messaging.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Want tips on running successful virtual events? The sudden shift to virtual events has created many challenges for planners – especially when it comes to managing remote speakers. But, just how difficult is speaker engagement when it comes to virtual events? 1) Co-Create Speaker Content .

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Attendease

AUGUST 28, 2022

Many organizations start managing their events using multiple tools that fulfill very specific needs. This piecemeal approach may work when you manage few events, but once you start growing your event portfolio, it becomes a daunting process. Multiply that by the number of emails you send and the number of events you run.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

October is the Month of National Diversity and Inclusion Week and Black History Month, so now is the ideal time to introduce the UK’s first Diversity focused Speaker and Entertainment Agency – Spectrum Speakers.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s no secret that event costs are on the rise. You no longer need to do everything manually nor rely on a large suite of costly digital tools to achieve a great event. By selecting one unified platform to manage all your event needs , the door is open to streamline and automate your team’s workflows.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? 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.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. Even attendees themselves enjoy using event apps and consider this technology an integral part of their event experience.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? 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.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Educational?

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EventBank Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Are you having trouble finding speakers for your events? Finding these types of speakers can be a daunting task with the amount of information out there. Speakers can be representative of your event and association and can be the most vital part of your event. Use speaker websites.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The best events are ones that actively encourage attendee participation. That’s why we’ve curated 23 unique event engagement ideas, including special strategies for: Pre-event and post-event engagement Annual conferences Virtual events Ready for some audience engagement examples to make your next event better than ever?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Event promotion is key to driving awareness, interest, and registrations for your upcoming event. But with so many events competing for attention, it can be challenging to make your event stand out. Below are 25 cutting-edge event promotion ideas to inspire you and captivate your target audience.

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Eventsforce

MAY 20, 2020

There is no denying that COVID-19 has turned the world of events upside down. Many event planners are facing the difficult decision to cancel or postpone their events. And many are moving to uncharted territories like virtual events. Because event data is incredibly valuable. Why is Event Data So Important?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Events are a critical channel for healthcare organizations to engage with their key audiences. From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. What are your measurable goals?

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