MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With 10 out of the 20 leading life science companies in our customer database, we’ve worked with 80+ pharma event management companies. And many of them use our fully compliant life science event platform and mobile event app to help pharma companies manage engaging HCP events.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

You will have a lot on your plate during event day, so check if there is an on-site dedicated venue coordinator or designee to assist with any issues that arise. Also, see if the staff will help you with surveys or onboarding and promoting your event app to your attendees. Food and Beverage: Parched throats?

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Floktu

JANUARY 16, 2021

After an unprecedented year, 2021 events are all about finding the right balance. Balancing technology and service, connection while maintaining safe distancing and comfort food with healthy cuisine. In 2021, the number of staff per event will likely rise, to ensure the experience is best for every guest. Safety first.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rent when possible (including technology, furniture, etc.) Avoid printed materials and leverage the event app or digital content for information. Food waste is a big problem at events. So how can you make a difference and select more sustainable food choices? to reduce one-off waste.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Determine your event budget during the initial planning phases and ensure all stakeholders sign off and agree on the numbers. When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Are you running an in-person event? Event Technology.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Also, ensure the property has enough bandwidth for the technology you are utilizing such as the event app that may need to be downloaded by all attendees. Enlist separate planning teams. In-person and virtual meetings have different logistical needs.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

As the Spring 2020 trade show and event season kicks into high gear, here are some preparations you may want to consider implementing at your event. Provide helpful links in the event app and website to respected sources such as the Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Communication Plans.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

There should be options too, in the food & beverage section to enhance the attendee experience. Despite the trends in the industry, many event professionals still focus on keeping audiences entertained in order to keep them on track. How Event Apps are Done. Is it event technology?

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All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

That’s a tough question to answer, especially as event technology continues to evolve and the demand for experiences rises within the industry. As seen in the report, there is growing evidence planners are concerned about the overall environmental and social footprint of their meetings and events, and reducing the impact going forward.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

From our point of view, the event market is due for another round of disruption—whether it’s in accommodation, food and beverage, event design, attendee engagement, or highly effective data solutions. Declining: Overloaded swiss-army-knife event apps. Subscribe to Our Newsletter!

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Event expectations remain higher than ever, but many event professionals grapple with limited staffing and budget resources. Knowing how event technology and a superb content strategy transforms event experiences, I like to view the glass as half full. There’s an upside (and opportunities) to the downside.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Throughout the day there were built-in coffee breaks and speed networking meetings that could be arranged via the event app. In addition, “ The Hub ,” a 50-foot by 50-foot structure provided by Highmark, served as a space for breakout sessions, food and beverage and the first-timers meetups.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events. What are event apps and their perks?

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But even though there are a number of disadvantages of hosting a virtual event, there are an equal number of advantages and benefits that could help overlook some of the possible downsides of a virtual event. The only real cost for hosting a virtual event will be the online meeting platform and any associated marketing costs.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Travel bans, extreme weather, or anything else, you can attend the event irrelevant to any of the above-mentioned situations. As there will be no requirement for a location, beverage, and refreshments, event coordinators and staff, room, and travel expenditure, the budget for the virtual event is significantly reduced for a virtual event.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Travel bans, extreme weather, or anything else, you can attend the event irrelevant to any of the above-mentioned situations. As there will be no requirement for a location, beverage, and refreshments, event coordinators and staff, room, and travel expenditure, the budget for the virtual event is significantly reduced for a virtual event.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Factor in other carbon footprint variables such as attendee air and car travel, hotel room energy expenditures, venue energy expenditures and discarded food, and you begin to see where the EPA is coming from. While exact stages and operations will vary, green event planning tenets cover: Transportation. Food, beverages and catering.

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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. Since no two events are the same, you’ll undoubtedly want to remove or add items. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

For example, if after evaluating your previous event, you realize you overspent on food, you can go into your high-level plan with a better understanding of how you’ll need to adjust your budget. While building your event program with these high-level items and estimates, you will have a better projection of the total expenses.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. The Benefits of Hosting a Hybrid Event.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. The Benefits of Hosting a Hybrid Event.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. The Benefits of Hosting a Hybrid Event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 6, 2019

And when you add in demands from attendees for an ever increasing and engaging event experience with access to innovative event technology, it creates even more pressure. . It’s no surprise that today’s event attendee expects event technology such as an event app to be provided at your event.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

On the other hand, hybrid offers savings as well: Less food and beverages for a smaller in-person audience and remote speakers to reduce travel costs. Get creative and take advantage of the incremental revenue opportunities of exceptional hybrid events. Choose your virtual/hybrid event technology.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Studies and individual use cases have shown that event management software saves users considerable time and resources and can improve revenues through more efficient billing and registration processes. It also offers event marketing features such as event apps, websites and email marketing. Enhanced attendee engagement.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Studies and individual use cases have shown that event management software saves users considerable time and resources and can improve revenues through more efficient billing and registration processes. It also offers event marketing features such as event apps, websites and email marketing. Enhanced attendee engagement.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The high-level items can vary depending on the type and size of your hybrid event, but you should include at least the following items: Venue rental (including additional costs like insurance required, etc.) Event technology ( event registration software , event management solution , virtual event platform, etc. )

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

While each tool on its own might help to accomplish a specific task, before you know it, data for every event are spread between multiple online systems, individual inboxes, physical folders and paper printouts—creating process gaps that lead to buried details, lost leads and, eventually, unhappy clients.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. There are plenty of insights into venues and how to improve meetings, but we want to give a shout-out to Connect for their continued insights into the ever-important topic of event safety. All about event tech. MeetingPlay.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

.” FYI … Networking is a huge factor for many people when attending events, so make sure to play up the benefits of this to attendees considering attending in person. Gift bags, drink tickets and amazing food-and-beverage options are also appealing extras. Appoint a liaison for interacting with your virtual audience.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

.” FYI … Networking is a huge factor for many people when attending events, so make sure to play up the benefits of this to attendees considering attending in person. Gift bags, drink tickets and amazing food-and-beverage options are also appealing extras. Appoint a liaison for interacting with your virtual audience.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

How many attendees will attend your event? What will be the event duration? As you decide, think about cost and the purpose of your event. More people mean a larger venue and more food, but it could also mean a greater return on investment. Determine or nail down the event budget as soon as possible as you begin planning.

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