SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event? Let’s dig in!

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Eventbase

OCTOBER 2, 2017

January 2018 update: Apple is continually revising their App Store Review Guidelines, for the latest post read It's time to rethink your event app strategy. We’ve seen giant steps forward in event app technology, and there are more exciting innovations to come. Intelligent chatbots. Virtual beacons.

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Eventmobi

MAY 7, 2018

You’ve spent months preparing for your big event and it’s finally here, but no time for celebration (and sleep) just yet. Increasing attendee engagement onsite is your top priority as an event planner. Your event may be the only opportunity they get each year to see each other and create deeper meaningful connections.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. Attendee tracking starts at event registration.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, the events industry was turned upside down as COVID-19 spread around the world and in-person events were put on hold indefinitely. Amidst great uncertainty in the industry, event professionals took their events to the virtual stage. In true form, event planners faced this challenge with grit and determination.

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This year is looking to be jam-packed with live events, all-new event technologies, and more ways to meet and connect than ever before. We’re talking about anything from technology woes to keeping up with health and safety guidelines to maybe even not knowing which direction to go in for your event. All very stressful!

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Last year, the biggest and most-anticipated events either were cancelled, postponed, or transformed into a fully virtual experience. . 2022 Event Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar. 2022 Event Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar.

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ever tried planning and running a big event without a proper event brief? Use an event brief to keep all the details about your event in one place. Key ingredients to hosting a great event! we’ve seen that events turn out so much better when they follow an event brief template. Event brief?

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Converve

AUGUST 23, 2019

Many organizers are therefore concerned about the impact of the increased proportion of mobile visitors in relation to the marketing of their events. Is it possible to book an event ticket via Alexa? What does this mean for the event experience? But what exactly is an event app? How easy is it to sign up and pay?

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. We’ve already covered certain aspects of how to turn your in-person event into virtual.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

That’s just less than half GSAE’s typical size for the event, but Kavanagh said that that was by design. “We I’m uncomfortable with it, even with these safety guidelines, I’m just not ready,’” Kavanagh said. The event did not include options for online participation. We certainly had members who said, ‘I’d love to, but I can’t.

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2020

Business events and events, in general, will not be the same. Event organizers scramble over this new event industry reality. . Luckily, you don’t have to worry about cancelling or postponing your event. Thanks to online event planning software , you can take your offline event online.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

On the hunt for the top medical communications companies to help you run better life science events? Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 11, 2023

They’re the space where current members can access their benefits, new visitors can scope you out, and you can highlight upcoming events in detail. We’ll show you 11 examples of the best association websites, plus a look at high quality association event websites! Event tech integration. Event pages. SEO optimization.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Many organizations start managing their events using multiple tools that fulfills 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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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Ask event sponsors to share news of your event.

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AIDA Event Tech Digest

JUNE 17, 2020

The fact that the events industry has been worst affected by the COVID-19 crisis is globally acknowledged. Since the beginning of the pandemic, hundreds of meetings and events have been cancelled or postponed the world over. Key Steps To Be Taken For Organizing Safe Events. Preparing For The Primary Challenge.

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Nunify

APRIL 4, 2022

Humans thrive on social interactions, no wonder the event industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds over the years. Since 2020 remote attendees love the access they got with virtual events. With the onset of the hybrid event era, many challenges & opportunities rise. How do you make hybrid events more interactive?

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Ask event sponsors to share news of your event.

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StraussCA

JUNE 10, 2021

We all want to get back to in-person events as soon as possible. Follow all public health guidelines. Above all, they demonstrate the event’s commitment to a safe gathering and will likely be required for Canadian events for months to come. Setting Up the Event. Where to Hold Your Event?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

When Maritz Global Events decided it was finally time to get back to face-to-face, the experience-design company brought 500 people who represented the entire meetings ecosystem to Seattle—clients, employees, team members and partners—and focused on talking openly and solving shared challenges. Bogue said it required a new content roadmap. “We

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EventUp

JUNE 9, 2020

Choosing a venue is the one decision that will have the largest impact on your event. This may sound intimidating so here are some guidelines about when to make a decision, what to consider, and how to do better! Ambiance & Event Activities. The Venue’s ease of use. What does the existing decor look like?

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Event technology is on the rise. From basic event tech tools such as event website , event registrations and ticketing to Virtual Reality, Wearable Technology and Artificial Intelligence, planners have started to embrace event technology to optimize the planning process and the overall event experience in general.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2018

We’re often asked about the best practices for event hashtags. Stick with these guidelines! Your event hashtag must be short. Twitter restricts posts to 140 characters, and if your event hashtag is too long, users will leave it out in order to fit what they need to say. Even by someone who isn’t familiar with your event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Companies that relied on in-person events had to quickly conquer the learning curve of facilitating online conferences and virtual events. At SpotMe , we are hybrid and virtual event experts. At SpotMe , we are hybrid and virtual event experts. What are the Security Measures Needed for a Digital or Hybrid Event?

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NVOLV

MAY 16, 2018

Chatbots and Virtual Reality are gaining hype in the event industry and without any doubt; it is offering value to both attendees and event managers. However, a recent study by QHotels Event Prof Panel finds that white label event engagement app will continue to be the hot thing in 2018. Getting Attendees Engaged.

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Nunify

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a world where the rapid adoption of event technology is more prevalent than ever before, the security of your event app has become critical. Whether you’re an event organizer, an exhibitor, or an attendee, the safety of personal and business-related data is paramount.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. The basic definition of virtual events is individuals interacting on a virtual platform instead of a physical location. . What are the Pros and cons of a virtual event? How to run a successful virtual event?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. With virtual events constantly delivering on multiple aspects, we can indeed say that they’re setting milestones in the digital arena. What are the Pros and Cons of a virtual event? External Hybrid Events.

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

Over the past few months we’ve seen a huge increase in interest for virtual events, but very little in how they can be applied to particular event requirements. With three months to go and no certainty around government guidelines we suggested exploring the option to move the conference over to a virtual solution.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well?

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2020

(Almost) IN-PERSON was created from our successful IN-PERSON Podcast , which features event leaders from amazing brands. This led to our IN-PERSON Collective flagship event that took place last December in New York. This event reached a little over 6,000 registrations, of which 3,000+ attendees joined live from 70 countries.

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