Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Without any need for certain in-person factors—food and beverage, venue, travel, hotel accommodations—virtual events are generally faster and simpler to execute. Fortunately, that’s why we’re here.

Event Planning 89

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media 89

Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. Duncan offered insights on embracing the metaverse, and shared lessons learned on taking a hybrid approach to P&G’s Tokyo Olympics sponsorship. “We

Marketing 128

Marketing Food and Beverage Sponsorships Tech 128

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

After providing the tech and expertise to help leading life science and pharma and Fortune 500 companies run 10,000+ successful in-person events for the past 20+ years, we’ve consolidated what we know into the best planning and technology guide. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees.

2023 130

2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Decide on meaningful speakers. We talked in another blog here about the importance of choosing key speakers wisely in order to engage the audience best. But, what we didn’t cover, was how choosing speakers whose values align with the event’s purpose could skyrocket your engagement, contributing to overall event success.

Sustainability 74

Sustainability Speakers Food and Beverage Event Apps 74

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

More and better sponsorship opportunities. For a successful hybrid event, you’ll need to pay attention to at least these tech aspects: lighting, A/V equipment (speakers, video cameras, microphones, mixer, etc.), Remember that your tech equipment should cover both your virtual and live attendees’ needs.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The difference between the pricing can be based on factors like your expenses on physical venue, food & beverage, stay options, virtual set up cost, and other infrastructure. Popular speakers, toolkits, and other premium content are inclusive for these registrants. Otherwise, you might see a lower in-person turnout.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Venues Events Speakers 52

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Innovation on the floor took the form of tours enabling planners to gain the advice of experts on how to use how tech , innovation and trends to create compelling experiences. They demonstrated how tech, innovation and trends can be implemented into general sessions, as well as examining the future of meeting experiences.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Before moving forward, it’s best to have a complete budget you can use to estimate potential ROI from ticket sales and sponsorships. Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion. Secure sponsorships.

Event Planning 96

Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Advertising – print and online Donations Exhibitors – booths, tables Registrations and ticketing Sponsorships. Event Income.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

What speakers and topics will inspire people to register? With so many virtual/hybrid event tech features to choose from, your budget provides a true roadmap for what you can offer. 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.

2023 40

2023 Sponsorships Food and Beverage Speakers 40

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Maybe it's hosting quality networking opportunities, or creating a high-tech event experience.

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Nail Your Speaker Lineup. One thing this event series did extremely well was curate a roster of great speakers. First, they had their standard speakers that traveled to each location and delivered a similar keynote to the crowds at each stop. Yext also did a great job of bringing in unique speakers for each location as well.

Financial 51

Financial Sponsorships 2015 Travel 51

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

Food and Beverage 103

Food and Beverage Insurance Apparel Trade Shows 103

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Finding diversity in speakers. Finding quality speakers. Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings. Internal clients.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Insurance Apparel Trade Shows 78

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. How to plan an event budget For a normal event, most of your money is going to go toward the venue rental, food and beverage costs, and A/V needs. But there are plenty more where those came from!

Negotiating 141

Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Determine your tech needs. It’s a breakdown of what you’d like to see go into and come out of your event, and can touch on speakers, revenue, attendees, and media attention. A/V (projectors, internet/Wi-Fi, speakers, microphones, cameras). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings).

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Catering Management.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Catering Management.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 27, 2021

How Salesforce is Embracing Safety, Tech to Elevate its Dreamforce Event. The event offered panels hosted by Soledad O’Brien, cinematic live broadcasts, entertainment, including a performance by the Foo Fighters, celebrity speakers, philanthropy and community-building programming. STORY OF THE YEAR #2. STORY OF THE YEAR #5.

2021 117

2021 2022 Sports Retail 117

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Your event has a purpose from the beginning, which will drive content, speakers, and the venue. More people mean a larger venue and more food, but it could also mean a greater return on investment. The venue, food, and entertainment are high-price items. Building the Perfect Event. It starts simply. Let’s start simple.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Fewer logistical challenges – Other than basic video streaming and production equipment (computer, microphone, camera, basic lighting), there’s very little equipment to move around and set up vs. in-person events (think staging, audio video, lighting, tables and chairs, furniture, food setup, etc.). No comparison. How-To’s and Tours.

Event Ideas 180

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 180