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SocialTables, A Collaborative Event-Planning Service, Raises $8 Million Series A | Tech... - 0 views

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  • SocialTables now has 2,500 customers and 30,000 users. Two-thirds of those are venue owners including the Hyatt Hotel Corporation and Caesar’s Entertainment, and one-third are party planners.
  • “SocialTables is a hospitality SaaS company,”
  • smaka004 on 13 Oct 14
     
    SocialTables is one of the latest and most successful hospitality start-ups. It is essentially a hospitality SaaS. It was founded by Dan Berger, an event-planner turned programmer. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington D.C., one of the premier corporate hospitality locations in the US, the start-up has recently raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, and followed by Thayer Ventures. This funding adds to the previous $1.6 million the company raised, which helped them streamline their event planning tools. According to its website, SocialTables is a cloud-based solution that offers event diagramming, seating, and check-in tools for event planners. The software can make room layouts that event planners can use to show clients, compose detailed seating charts and arrangements, and it offers a fast check-in app. All of this is done on a colorful, intuitive, cloud-based site with mobile integration. In two years, SocialTables has grown considerably. It has over 2,500 customers and 30,000 users. Additionally, two-thirds of its customer base is actually composed of venue-owners, including major corporations like Hyatt Hotels and Caesar's Entertainment. Academic institutions like Harvard Business School and The Ohio State University also subscribe to SocialTables. Additionally, one-third of its customers are private party planners. SocialTables is becoming an affordable, customizable, tech-progressive solution for event planners of all levels. Industry leaders like Hyatt and Caesar's already subscribe to its services. In the future, I think that the start-up should focus on increasing its ability to provide affordable and capable solutions for private event planners, particularly in the wedding category. While that is an extremely competitive and saturated market, SocialTables could provide an industry-leading software solution and use its credibility to entice private planners into its cloud-based ecosystem.
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Technology Innovation (and Other Trends) in the Hotel Events Space Shaping 2020 | - 0 views

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  • kelseybarton on 11 Oct 20
     
    (1 of 3) This Hotel Technology News article discusses the various technology advancements in Hotel Event Planning and what their effects were predicted to be for 2020. As the article states, "With each passing year, events seem to get bigger and better, boasting exciting new technology, catering to attendees' needs in finer detail, and bringing guests together in unique venue spaces for a variety of occasions." The event industry continues to grow as people continue to desire more unique, memorable experiences. Event planners struggle with advancing their experiences, but with the help of technology they are able to continue to grow each year. This process starts with the booking experience and Venue Management Technology has gained popularity in creating seamless booking experiences. "Whether marketing to a transient guest, event attendees, or a corporate group, hoteliers and Event planners are in the business of meeting and exceeding expectations." With venue management technology, Event planners are able to make memorable experiences starting with the booking of the venue all the way until days after the event. Venue management platforms provide everything to the Event planners at their fingertips.
  • kelseybarton on 11 Oct 20
     
    (2 of 3) The article continues on to discuss that while large events are extremely lucrative, venues must make sure to consider smaller events as well. "Ensure your venue space is equipped for events and meetings of various scale, and work closely with planners to ensure an attentive, personalized experience while bringing their event or meeting to life." Meetings are going to continue to grow so venues must continue to adjust and be equipped for anything a consumer might desire. This may include non-traditional events or venue spaces as well. While classic hotel convention spaces may not be as popular anymore, hotels are challenged to utilize and market their space differently to attract new consumers. With the event industry, as with any segment in hospitality, the ultimate purpose is to leave lasting impressions on guests. In recent years, the use of technology has been great in assisting this idea. Venues who have mastered creating a memorable experience have often done so by "using new-age features and platforms to create a frictionless event, engage attendees on a deeper level, and create meaningful, memorable experiences." Venue management tools are also used in making these experiences for guests. The article left readers with three takeaways. The first being that venues need to utilize technology to make them more effective in areas such as RFP response and the way that they offer their services. The second takeaway is that businesses need to evaluate their current technology partners and make sure to choose a partner that will allow them to best create memorable events. The final key takeaway is that venues must increase conversions and improve venue listings with things such as real-time availability and strategic pricing.
  • kelseybarton on 11 Oct 20
     
    (3 of 3) This article was very interesting in its description of the technology used in the event industry and predictions for the future of events. It is quite apparent that this article was written at the beginning of 2020, though. I do believe the event industry was headed in this direction, but, as with the rest of the hospitality industry, I believe events will see a massive decrease over the next few years and then pick back up in the future. Due to the risks associated with Covid-19, consumers are not finding in-person meetings or events necessary. Many organizations have resorted to digital meetings and cancelled any events, causing a huge loss for the industry. I believe that as the rest of the industry recovers, events will slowly follow and eventually make their way back to their pre-pandemic predictions.
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Technologies Being Used In The Event Planning Industry - 2 views

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  • With the advent of technology, the event planning and management has seen enormous shifts over the past two decades. As technology continues to automate monotonous time-consuming work and connect the world like never before, many event planners are scrambling to keep up by incorporating the latest and greatest technology into their events.
  • Digital administration is now key when planning a new meeting. For large events, it’s not enough to just sell a ticket online, print them an agenda, and check IDs at the door.
  • Without a tool like this, it would require constantly manually inputting and changing spreadsheets which have no contact with the outside world.
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  • Events and their breakouts are built in advance. All details are added including guidelines for which attendees can register or which session, audiovisual equipment needed in the space, rehearsal times, BEOs, and etc.
  • If you are not utilizing the smart phone every attendee has in their pocket at your event, you are missing out on a great opportunity and even neglecting attendee expectations.
  • They want to see their unique schedule, read event descriptions, find session locations on a map, and engage with other attendees.
  • lkastwood on 09 Oct 17
     
    Technology has taken event planning to the next level. Within the past five years digital administration and mobile engagement are considered to be the two primary causes for change in the events industry. In an article written for Sonburst Communication it states "Digital administration is now key when planning a new meeting. For large events, it's not enough to just sell a ticket online, print them an agenda, and check IDs at the door". Attendees now fall into different categories that may require different forms of check-ins for example someone on the VIP list may receive a gift bag and private cocktail party or someone with special dietary needs once checked in the system notifies the catering term of their confirmed arrival. Digital administration has made it easier for event planners to manage these different kinds of request quickly and on a digital platform. The digital platform is generally tailored for each event before the event. Everything in pre-loaded to the system for example, registration, BEO, event time line, seating chart and set-up and break-down. "If you are not utilizing the smart phone every attendee has in their pocket at your event, you are missing out on a great opportunity and even neglecting attendee expectations." Today's generation is expecting to have the event information available to them at their finger tip. Mobile engagement allows event planners to give them just that weather through email, website, or event app. This also allows event planners to notify guests of any last-minute changes. For example, a change in event time line. Everyone is going digital and most people send more than half the time while at an event on their phones so why not make this information available to them.
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Ritz-Carlton eases event planning with mobile app - Luxury Daily - Mobile - 0 views

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  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is enhancing its event services with a mobile application designed to assist meeting and event planners with the details involved with scheduling a function at a property
  • ((Chime)) allows organizers an opportunity to request needs immediately and efficiently from their phones or tablets
  • The app, ((Chime))
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  • The application is sent to the event planner by the host hotel three days prior to an event to make any last minute changes
  • The new endeavor offered a large amount of Ritz-Carlton bonus reward points when consumers book a meeting, event or conference at any of the hotel properties
  • dstro007 on 11 Oct 15
     
    In keeping up to its standard of maintaining high customer service, the Ritz Carlton has a new idea to do just that. As we know with a hotel, there are many hands on the assembly belt to make the hotel run smoothly. Since the guest experience is their main priority, they don't want to leave anyone excluded. So the company has released an app, ((CHIME)), to assist event planners during their event. Sent to the planner three days prior to the event, the Event planner is able to make any changes necessary. On the day of, if something was to malfunction or hotel assistance was needed, instead of the planner panicking, they are able to use ((CHIME)) to get what they need done. Whether it has to do with food & beverage, audio / visuals, seating arrangements, or room relocation, within minutes the event planner can have a request put in and a hotel employee will be there to fix the issue. Just another way of keep guests returning and to ensure a successful event. 
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For an Excellent Attendee Experience, Event pros Need to Embrace Event Technologies | M... - 1 views

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  • Gone are the days when event planners conducted venue research offline, manually updated registration numbers in spreadsheets, and relied on post-event surveys to measure success.
  • Not only does it empower event planners to be more effective and efficient, it’s also redefining the attendee experience.
  • To achieve this goal, event marketers rely on communicating relevant content to prospects and registered attendees to pique or maintain their interest.
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  • A mobile device, more specifically an event app, can act as an information hub for all things related to the event, including agenda updates, session breakouts, news, and promotions. It can also be used to encourage attendee engagement through proprietary content, peer networking requests, social sharing, and more.
  • registration and onsite check-in go hand in hand. If planners don’t use an effective registration tool with robust data management software, it stands to reason they probably won’t have a smooth check-in process either .
  • Using event management software that has email marketing integrated with prospect and attendee lists, as well as an event app, will give an event marketer an advantage.
  • Start small by selecting one or two metrics, such as technology and its relationship with attendee satisfaction, to track throughout the event’s lifecycle.
  • Evaluate and diagnose the areas where technology can drive improved attendee satisfaction and engagement.
  • lderi004 on 28 Mar 18
     
    I found this article very interesting, as it touched upon certain pros for events to embrace event technologies, such as event registration software. As mentioned in the article, nowadays, nothing is done manually. Therefore, updating registration spreadsheets, or surveys manually just slows down any process. Additionally, if planners do not plan for a good registration tool, or process, they will definitely not have a smooth check-in process. With technology softwares, like event registration, allows for event planners to have a more efficient experience, as well as, for the attendees. Moreover, these softwares even allow for word of mouth, through social network sharing; giving a greater advantage for attendee show up. Overall, with technology softwares events can run much smoother, and also, allow for tracking of attendee satisfaction, in order to find any improvements for future events. Depending on the event, an event software can surely be a win-win for both the planners and the attendees. 
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Event Technology: The 2019 Guide - 0 views

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shared by mtedd003 on 10 Oct 20 - No Cached
  • Event technology is any digital tool that helps planners complete tasks pertaining to their work as event organizers. Types of event technology include but are not limited to event marketing software, event management software and mobile event apps.
  • Before event technology, hosting an event was a very manual process. Attendee lists needed to be drafted contact by contact in Excel or on-paper.
  • Today, event marketers have a complex array of technologies to choose from. Everything from marketing to ticket sales to data collection can easily be added to an organized event tech stack.
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  • Things like building websites, increasing event registrations, and email promotion are all made possible thanks to event technology.
  • While some event tools require manual data entry, others might automatically capture information for you. Some tools might perform competing tasks while other might actually work better together.
  • consider your business goals
  • Venue sourcing tools are any event technology program that allows event planners to search, browse, and filter through venue options
  • There are many tools for finding event venues and spaces but here are some options to consider:
  • EventUP allows organizers to directly message venue owners. They have a wide selection ranging from corporate event venues to private dinner party spaces.
  • Your event website is an important digital portal for prospects and attendees to get acquainted with your upcoming affair. Important details, registration and ticketing options, and additional marketing materials are all located here. These tools help you create this important piece of your event puzzle.
  • Tools for event registration offer users different ways to increase and facilitate attendee conversions. Some event registration tools specialize specifically in event registration but can integrate with other event technologies.
  • Event agenda tools help attendees learn about, select, customize and navigate their activities during your event.
  • If you want to drive people to your event, you will need a strong event promotion strategy. It also helps to have the help of event technology that was built just for this purpose.
  • email list segmentation and social media leveraging that turns attendees into brand ambassadors.
  • Getting feedback from event stakeholders is made possible with the help of live event surveys and polls.
  • Software integrations are what ultimately create a seamless workflow for your event planning process. There are three main types: open API integrations, native integrations, and third-party integrations.
  • s the competition within the event technology industry has grown, so too has the importance of providing easy to use tools for event marketers.
  • event ROI (51% according to the 2018 Event Marketing Benchmarks and Trends Report). This means that working towards event ROI clarity is a high priority task for many planners.
  • In addition to increasing labor productivity by 40%, organizers will be able to use artificial intelligence to efficiently allocate and spend their time.
  • Choose wisely.
  • Consider market trends
  • Sort through the noise.
  • mtedd003 on 10 Oct 20
     
    Event Technology is constantly being innovated in order to keep up with current market trends. AI is now becoming a future trend in event management software but with so many new technologies for events out there it becomes critical to keep up with also considering ROI. User-friendliness for example reflects both the consumer and the event company. When deciding a new product it is important to consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the product.
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Top 10 Event-Tech Trends for 2019 - Hubilo Official Blog - Medium - 2 views

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  • Top 10 Event-Tech Trends for 2019
  • 1. Facial RecognitionFacial recognition is definitely an aspect of event-tech that is on its way up.
  • Facial recognition tech can be great in attendee management, behaviour mapping, attendee engagement and most of all, event security which is indeed a major concern, especially in high profile events.
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  • 2. Virtual RealityWe have talked about virtual reality for events a lot in the past. This is indeed a trend that is definitely here to stay. A major plus in attendee engagement, event planners have been finding a lot of amazing ways to leverage this tech to create interactive displays, on-site experiences as well as utilizing VR devices as a major factor in their event promotion strategy.
  • 3. Augmented RealityAlternate reality transports attendees while ensuring that attendees remain connected to the event.
  • From scavenger hunts to exhibitor promotions and lead management, augmented reality has a plethora of use cases in events.
  • 4. Event DataBig data is considered to be the future of technology. Event technology definitely is no exception. Time and again professionals have emphasized the importance of data and data security in events.
  • 5. DronesThere’s a lot that can be done with drones. Events like Superbowl, Winter Olympics etc. have used drones in the past to mesmerize attendees with breath-taking drone shows.
  • Apart from event experience, drones are also a great asset in terms of event security and surveillance.
  • 6. RFIDWearable tech is all the rage these days. It’s been in the market for quite a while now, its utility beginning with events such as concerts, music festivals, etc.
  • From event ticketing to attendee mapping, RFID enabled bands and other wearable gadgets along with Beacon technology will be one of the most used event technologies in the coming years.
  • 7. Mobile App for EventsMobile apps for events is officially mainstream. A lot of events these days are going smarter, making the most of a mobile event app to let attendees access their event on the go.
  • Event app developers are now focusing on integrating new and improved tech including AR and AI within the event app to engage attendees as well as for lead generation in events such as tradeshows, expos, etc.
  • 8. Voice SearchNot much has been talked about SEO for events. Organic traffic through SEO is a great tool for event promotion. Talking about SEO, voice search is definitely the future.
  • 9. Artificial IntelligenceAI is making great leaps in every field imaginable. One of the most popular implementations of AI is Social Media such as the Facebook chatbot.
  • Event tech developers have started to focus on this tech in a lot of ways including stand-alone chatbots for events, integrating AI within the event app as well as using AI robots for attendee engagement.
  • 10. Experiential TechEvent professionals are now putting heavy emphasis on experiences. Experiential marketing is on the rise. Attendees, consumers even, now value experiences above anything.
  • The value addition that an event provides is important to gain loyal attendees. Event technology such as 3D projection mapping, video mapping, etc. that aid event planners in developing these experiences are the future.
  • kakaboshi on 08 Oct 19
     
    This article talks about new technology advancements that will greatly help the event management industry elevate the guest experience and efficiency. Sensory experiences are a big trend and with some of these technological advancements, it will allow for event planners to create unique offerings such as video mapping, virtual reality, augmented technology, etc. Facial recognition and drone technology will aide in improving security measures. Mobile Apps can create customized apps for events with all the information in one place. The planning and execution of large scale events will become more effective with the aid of these and other new technology, which will benefit the planners and attendees alike.
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PlannerTech Show: Bringing Technology to Today's Event Planning - 2 views

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shared by Xiaoxiao Wang on 09 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • “It [Internet] is an amazing technology that makes us more efficient, makes us smarter, increases communication and truly improves our lives,” says Elizabeth Mazzei, director of partner solutions at Pogby. “I realized there really is no event all year long that focuses on technology for event professionals. How frustrating!”
  • Technology is often overlooked by the event planners. It seems like it's the last part of the planning process. Possibly unknown to them, they leave it until the end or let someone else handle it. This is especially true when it comes to the Internet.
  • PlannerTech will showcase presentations from a selected group of Internet technology companies catering to the event industry, including Event Leadership Institute, Event Farm, Hashable, IML, and ShareSquare. The showcase will be followed by a networking event, where event planners will be able to socialize with peers as well as learn more from the company representatives. Attendees will be able to get their pictures taken at the TwitPic Photo Booth as well.
  • Ting Li on 09 Nov 12
     
    Nowadays, with the development of information technology, there are more and more event planners using technology to plan events. Technology will help them a lot during the process of event planning, technology makes the planning process be more and more efficient and faster than ever. In addition, it also help event planner find more information related to their event and give them more ideas to create an excellent event. Moreover, it also help planners to collect data and information in a logical way. All in all, technology not only changed our life, but also change the way the event is planned.
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  • Minghui Zheng on 10 Nov 12
     
    Nowadays, there are still many event planner dislike use technology in their event planning. They either don't know about the technology or just simply don't know how beneficial it would be for their event. Liz King and Mazzei got together to plan the first inaugural PlannerTech event. PlannerTech will showcase presentations from a selected group of Internet technology companies catering to the event industry. The showcase will be followed by a networking event, where event planners will be able to socialize with peers as well as learn more from the company representatives.
  • Dandan Mao on 02 Apr 13
     
    "Technology is often overlooked by the event planners. It seems like it's the last part of the planning process. Possibly unknown to them, they leave it until the end or let someone else handle it. This is especially true when it comes to the Internet."
  • Xiaoxiao Wang on 03 Apr 13
     
    This article shows the importance of bringing technology to event planning. Once we take technology into account, event planning will become more and more meaningful and at the same time technology will change a little bit of event planning.
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Starwood Debuts Proprietary 3-D Online Planning Program | Tech Innovations | Hospitalit... - 0 views

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  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Los Cabos have introduced a new online program designed to put complete event customization online.
  • Xin Jing on 21 Feb 12
     
    Starwood hotel &Resorts Los Cabos have introduced 3-D online planning program to display the event details such as food and beverage, function space and table setting for the event planners. The event planners can design their own event setting by click the mouse. "view in 3D" button will offer a virtual 3D view of the event. Planners experience the event from the guest view. When all the event details are complete, event planners submit it online. The hotel will respond within 24 hours with a price quote. This technology makes the planning easier. It is cost effective way for the event planners to control all the event details in short time.
  • Jingyi Wen on 22 Feb 12
     
    This technology sounds great! With this technology we can preview our event. That's makes the planning easier. What's more important we can intuitive see how does the design looks like.
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18 Hospitality & Event Trends That Will Affect You in 2018 - 0 views

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  • imangoss on 04 Oct 18
     
    This article explains there are 18 trends in event planning for 2018 that event planners need to know. The first being the the boom isn't going anywhere. Every year there is demand for events and spike in booking prices. The second being guests expect the experience to get easier which in turn will make the event planners job harder. The third being the competition is getting more fierce. The fourth being events are being events are getting more diverse. The fifth being warehouses are the next big trend for events. The sixth being events want local brands vs. global. The seventh being event planners need to find niche properties for the events for they are trying to book. The eighth being security is the most important thing. The ninth being event planners should be adding more technology to events for guests to enjoy. The tenth being make events personalized to the client. The eleventh being event planners better become used to accepting Cryptocurrency. The twelfth being event planners need to let their clients have a voice. The thirteen being event planners need to be open to meeting their clients on skype or facetime. Hard working clients are on the go and need to be able to contact the event planner where ever they may be. The fourteenth is social media is big influence in what the client wants. The fifteenth is Marijuana is being more and more popular to incorporate into events where clients would want it. The sixteenth being clients are wanting transport devices such as hover boards to many of these events that take place in separate locations. The seventeenth being clients want drone video of events. The eighteenth being virtual reality is becoming a vital part of events. With all these new trend ideas event planners have a lot to keep track of to be ahead of the game.
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The 29 Best Event Management Tools for Event Planners - 1 views

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  • increases attendance by 20%, productivity by 27%, and profit margin by 20-30% on average.
  • Capterra,
  • Event management tools are a topic we love talking about. Mainly because experiential marketing stats show that the use of event management software
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  • top event planning tools based on reviews from real users
  • Case studies and peer reviews are your best friend during this process.
  • Look for prices that are clearly stated or easy to obtain.
  • The tool is easy to use.
  • here are some online event management systems with reliable rave reviews, free or defined pricing structures, and user-friendly features to kick start your event planning process.
  • Cvent
  • Cvent’s event management platform automates and simplifies the entire planning process. Start with sourcing your venue and end with custom dashboards and reports after your event.
  • Social Tables
  • Social Tables brings you the best of venue sourcing, event diagramming, guest management, and check-in. The free event planning tools let you create to-scale diagrams in minutes. You can map out all the smallest details and share them with venues, clients, and collaborators. In addition, Social Tables helps you manage guests — from VIPs to special meal requests — and visually seat them in diagrams.Social Tables also creates award-winning platforms for hotels and venues, including CRM Software, Event Sales, and Event Services platforms.
  • Tripleseat
  • Tripleseat is the best event planning software for unique event venues. It’s a web app for sales and event management built mainly for restaurants, hotels, and venues.
  • You’re able to capture event leads, convert leads to bookings, create contracts and BEOs, and more. For event pros who are crazy about data, Tripleseat also gives you many reporting options to measure ROI.
  • Regpack
  • Use Regpack to customize registration forms and create unlimited attendee types. You can check in guests with a mobile device or let them check themselves in. You can even embed the software on your website’s sign-up page.
  • Event Mobi
  • Well-known enterprises like Intel, Motorola, IBM, and Johnson Johnson use Event Mobi. This event management tool lets you engage with guests before, during, and after the event.
  • Member Solutions
  • Member Solutions was originally created to process membership registrations, so it’s popular among fitness studios. Since it was founded in 1991, it has expanded to include various tools for planning events.
  • Caterease
  • Caterease simplified the catering portion of event planning. With Caterease, you can create visual menus for guests.
  • Fonteva
  • Fonteva lets you manage an unlimited number of events with a single annual fee. This service is especially popular in the hospitality industry. Westin Hotel, in fact, is one of its regular users.
  • . Hubb
  • If you’re a corporate conference manager, it might feel like you’re always chasing down programming info for your event.
  • Momice
  • Momice is an all-in-one event software that handles everything from registration to website building to event statistics.
  • DoubleDutch
  • DoubleDutch is all about community building. Their four-pronged strategy consists of designing delightful attendee experiences, future-proofing events themselves, facilitating high-volume event planning, and leveraging a network of partners.
  • aguar024 on 10 Oct 19
     
    As a full time event planner I have learned that softwares are the best tool to have when working on this industry. The reason why I wanted to share this article is because I learned about so many software that I didnñt knew before and feel that they work great or at least look amazingly well equipt.
  • mfont039 on 24 Feb 20
     
    This article provides a list of the best event software systems that are used by companies such as Hilton, Marriott, Westin, Johnson & Johnson for event planning. In the case of hotels, some of these event planning tools such as Cvent & Tripleseat can also be used to receive leads that can be turned into bookings should the client accept the rate at which the RFP has been submitted by the venue.
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New Tech Tools for Event Registration | Smart Meetings - 0 views

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  • registration yields 48 percent of total event revenue
  • 75 percent of attendees would be more likely to use pre-event planning tools if they earned perks at the event, such as preferential seating.
  • The more you know about your audience, the easier it will be to provide personalized experience.
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  • As the process that kicks off the trajectory of your entire event, registration should be intelligently designed and executed.
  • irinatroitskaya on 11 Nov 17
     
    This article highlights the importance of event registration stage. According to the survey, registration produces up to 48% of total event revenue. Thus, it is crucial for the event planners to make this stage easy and effective. As internet gives an opportunity to easily submit registration information online the event planners need to make sure that they make the whole process simple and convenient. First, mobile integration is very important. Since more and more people access internet from their smartphones and tablets rather than from their desktops, a great attention should be paid to the mobile compatibility of the service. The prefilled fields could be automatically offered to save registrants' time. Mobile integration could also imply automatic check-in with RFID badges at a conference or surveys that are pushed to the attendees' phones after they are checked in. To increase registration numbers some easy steps could be undertaken. The form could contain easy links to share the event on social media. The "no" registrants may be offered "regret surveys" and asked to reference those who might be interested to attend. Electronic event registration provides the event planners with plenty of structured personal information. It could be used for personalization and customization of services and further engagement of the attendees. So in my opinion, event registration software gives the event planners a powerful tool to engage the people coming to the event and make their experience unique by the means of customization and personalization. It also helps to keep the track of all registrants for further marketing.
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The Top 8 Event Technology Trends to Watch in 2020 - Accelevents - 1 views

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  • technologies are making life easier for event planners, and attendee experiences are being elevated
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many planners to transition their live event into a virtual or hybrid event
  • transform their virtual event, trade show, expo, or conference into a full 360-degree experience.
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  • growing audience in the virtual event space
  • speaks directly to their interests and needs.
  • Facial recognition technology is a software tool that tracks and logs a person’s facial features
  • streamline check-in, and provide contactless entry to your event.
  • Facial recognition allows for a contactless registration
  • becoming increasingly concerned about their privacy and may be turned off by this option
  • enhance your cybersecurity
  • Through the use of event platforms and social media, you can deliver content to people who may have been unable to attend in-person while increasing brand awareness and messaging.
  • accessibility for event-goers who may have difficulty attending live events.
  • A positive attendee experience is one of the hallmarks of a successful event
  • event app or platform to create personalized communications.
  • “build your own agenda” option
  • Whether you use translation software or a remote translation app, you will improve accessibility and allow all attendees to feel connected to and engaged with what you are presenting.
  • Artificial intelligence can analyze data collected from event attendees and turn it into personalized recommendations.
  • provides a clearer picture of attendee behavior allowing for adjustments to be made mid-event that will streamline and improve the overall experience.
  • sponsor can understand their target demographic and the more value they will gain from their participation.
  • Gamification is one way to facilitate audience engagement and encourage active participation and networking.
  • project management tools and event technology to save them both time and money.
  • integrates with social media, CRM, and email marketing platforms to make event promotion and marketing a breeze.
  • automate some of your administrative tasks
  • anonymous on 08 Oct 20
     
    Event technology is forever changing and adapting to current environments. With COVID-19, event technology will be more prevalent than ever. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality can make the attendee feel like they are in the middle of the event while actually being far away. Facial recognition software allows for streamlining check-in, but also allows for entry to be contactless. As most events have become virtual, livestreaming is very important to bring the event into the living room of those that cannot physically attend. Event apps are becoming more and more popular in that they bring all of the event information right onto an attendee's smartphone and allows them to customize their experience. Attendees can participate from far and wide, so having the information be translated into their language increases their accessibility and inclusion. Artificial intelligence collects user data and turns it into personalized recommendations for their event experience. Games brought into an event increases audience engagement and allows for team building and friendly competition. Event planners have project management software available to them to help streamline their planning and saves them time and money by not having to manually do certain tasks.
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5 Technologies Event Planners Can't Live Without | blisseventdesign - 1 views

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  • Successful Meetings has compiled a list of the top five technologies that event planners can’t live without. For event planners, these technologies deliver much more than you’ve ever imagined.
  • This is the most obvious technology we can’t live without. Let’s be honest—-most of us are glued to our smartphones and our favorite apps 24 hours a day.
  • These applications are advantageous to planners because they allow us to access all details and execution aspects of an event from any web-enabled device—be it a computer, smartphone, or iPad.
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  • Sharing event details on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook is hugely beneficial because of the range of attention you can garner. People show up at events they’ve heard about, think good things about, and understand the value of. This marketing can come from either you or your attendees.
  • Tablet computers are revolutionizing the event-planning industry.
  • When combining tablets with mobile event applications, planners can also communicate in real-time with participants and share or update information in seconds.
  • Chi Zhang on 05 Apr 13
     
    With more and more people adopting smart phones, ipads and tablets, event planners should look into purchasing a mobile event app for their attendees to use at their event. Use online event registration software or event management software to help you plan events more efficiently. Display event and ticket sales information online; allow for online registration 24 hours a day. Customers also could use smart phone to check-in attendees. Also they can use social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to promote your event.
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Hotel Event Planner Roles & Responsibilities | Social Tables - 0 views

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  • From the cleaning staff to the catering crew, you’re in charge of all the team members who make the event run smoothly.
  • So you’re going to need some great communication and people skills to shepherd such a large team, especially in the hustle-bustle of high-stakes situations.
  • No events, no job! That’s why planners in this role are also usually in charge of sales and marketing for the property’s event space.
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  • Hotel event planners work with their clients to dream up and execute outstanding events that stay in budget and meet expectations.
  • That means you need detailed planning skills, a knack for delegating well, and above all, the ability to multi-task.
  • ou’re going to run plenty of other events that are at night or on weekends. Not to mention no one’s going to be covering for you.
  • From speakers that arrive late, to unexpected food allergies, or guests that didn’t RSVP – there’s always a little something to keep event managers on their toes
  • An event manager is responsible for all of the hotel’s events spaces including dining rooms, conference rooms, large ballrooms, and sometimes even concert venues.
    • Angelica Saez
      Angelica Saez on 21 Jul 20
       
      Being an event planner at a hotel you are responsible for all the hotel events and the event spaces in the hotel. It is important as an event manager to understand all your responsibilities.
  • After all the intensive and detailed planning is done, it’s game time. Event execution is about planning for every situation and implementing the in-the-moment fixes that keep your shindig running full-steam ahead. We’re not going to lie to you: Flawless events are time-consuming and can be high-stress.
  • That means you need to understand the particular features and possibilities that are unique each room. You’ll also have to lay things out and keep them running smoothly.
  • From answering incoming inquiries to networking at local professional events, pros at this position use their marketing and sales savvy to get their venue booked. But be prepared: Hotel’s don’t always have a large budget for print or online advertising. You have to be ready to go out there and shake some hands.
  • Event pros will tell you that the most trying part of the job is managing the unexpected issues that inevitably arise during events.
  • Working as a hotel event planner will introduce you to a wide array of events that’ll stimulate your creativity and test your skills. If that piques your interest, then it might just be the gig for you.
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7 Event Technology Trends to Explore in 2019 - Eventbrite US Blog - 1 views

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    • mrueda
      mrueda on 03 Oct 18
       
      The article discusses seven event technology trends that are trending in 2018. Event planners are on the hunt to discover the next new products or services that will help them stand out in a coward full of competitors. One trend, that I find so interesting is facial recognition technology. Event planners are using algorithms to reach out to new audiences via social media, improve check-in and security! Another trend, that caught my eye was artificial intelligence for events. Technology such as "chatbots." Chatbot is an automated customer service that helps both guests and event organizers. It will alleviate some of the duties of the staff to be more efficient and address guest issues faster. There are also the right APPs that are being created for events for guest to search, book, post and review events in one place. Also for event organizers to price, communicate and organize all in one place.
  • Reach new audiences
  • Improve check-in, feedback, and security
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  • Artificial intelligence for events
  • The right event apps
  • clatt001 on 21 Feb 18
     
    So, being an event professional in the hospitality industry this article intrigued me. Some of the trends listed are trends that my clients and I have already been using for a few years now like livestreaming events, I had a wedding in Jamaica in 2015 in which my clients live-streamed their nuptials for those daily and friends who could not make the trip. What I did find intriguing was the Facial Recognition aspect of Event Technology. That is unbelievable to me. I know we now have iPhoneXs and SnapChat that already do this so I guess its just a matter of having the right type of phone and app that is compatible with this feature.
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  • mkim001 on 18 Jun 18
     
    This article for event planning and technology shared the current trends of event technology for this year. Facial recognition is becoming popular and is encouraged to use to target an expansive audience. Some events encourage audiences to take advantage of technology by using Facebook to tag photos of the event attendees to to a personalized album. The article also predicts that the future holds facial recognition for attendees checking in for a further improved event. RFID is being widely used by experienced event coordinators in place of event tickets and to reduce payments made physically. With the usage of RFID, it enhances the productivity for the attendees, as well as, make special features, such as raffles, much easier and fun to conduct. Automated customer service features are also rising as it enables guests to conveniently have their questions answered without having to wait to get a response. For example, according to the article, Sound on Sound Fest is a festival for music lovers that created a customer service feature via Facebook Messenger to answer any questions from the potential and prospective attendees. It was said to have instant gratification and success in the ease of asking and answering questions. Apps are also taking a part in events. Apps, such as, Pathable (connect with attendees throughout entire event), Presdo (takes into consideration behavior of attendees), and attendify (share photos, messages, and comments with attendees) are example of applications that events benefit from in this growing trend of event technology. Broadcasting events also assist in gaining popularity for an event and social media walls encourage attendees to post photos of the event with hashtags. Technology is growing and gaining popularity in events. Due to the fact that people are almost never without their cellphones, nevertheless, on their cellphones, the discussed features are popular amongst event attendees and aids in bubbling the posit
  • mrueda on 03 Oct 18
     
    The article discusses seven event technology trends that are trending in 2018. Event planners are on the hunt to discover the next new products or services that will help them stand out in a coward full of competitors. One trend, that I find so interesting is facial recognition technology. Event planners are using algorithms to reach out to new audiences via social media, improve check-in and security! Another trend, that caught my eye was artificial intelligence for events. Technology such as "chatbots." Chatbot is an automated customer service that helps both guests and event organizers. It will alleviate some of the duties of the staff to be more efficient and address guest issues faster. There are also the right APPs that are being created for events for guest to search, book, post and review events in one place. Also for event organizers to price, communicate and organize all in one place.
  • hchiebooth on 22 Jun 19
     
    This article reveals the 7 latest trends in technology. The most impressive trend is the use of Facial Recognition for registration purposes. It also features new and upcoming AI technology such as Chatbots, "Crowd" Streaming and the use of "Social Media walls" to generate for free event promotion.
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Better Hotel RFP Process: 6 Effective Improvements | Social Tables - 0 views

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  • In the hotel industry, an RFP is submitted by a buyer, which in many cases is an event planner or group organizer.
  • In the hotel industry, an RFP is submitted by a buyer, which in many cases is an event planner or group organizer.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      In the hotel industry, an RFP is submitted by a buyer, which in many cases is an event planner or group organizer.
  • The RFP is intended to clearly outline everything that the buyer is looking for
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      Defined requirements
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  • One way to differentiate from the competition is with superior accessibility and follow-up.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      One way to differentiate from the competition is with superior accessibility and follow-up.
  • You can get ready for the RFP process and event planner research with great curb appeal, including making sure that frequently asked questions appear right on the events page of your website.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      Hotels can make a good first impression through implementing an RFP page on their site - You can get ready for the RFP process and event planner research with great curb appeal, including making sure that frequently asked questions appear right on the events page of your website.
  • make sure to personalize your responses and tailor them to the planner and event.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      Personalization matters when the hotel receives an RFP
  • It can feel like a waste of time and resources responding to and negotiating an RFP that will never be successful.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      Do not negotiate with vendors that you are not interested in - It can feel like a waste of time and resources responding to and negotiating an RFP that will never be successful.
  • When you drive a high level of customer satisfaction through the sales cycle, you have a better chance of winning the business
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      When you drive a high level of customer satisfaction through the sales cycle, you have a better chance of winning the business
  • A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document sent from a business to a potential vendor to request a proposed cost for certain goods and services.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      RFP - A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document sent from a business to a potential vendor to request a proposed cost for certain goods and services.
  • RFPs are most commonly submitted to hotels by event planners who are interested in utilizing a property’s space.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      RFPs are most commonly submitted to hotels by event planners who are interested in utilizing a property's space.
  • A Request for Information (RFI) is simply a request for information about products and services, and frequently precedes an RFP.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      RFI - A Request for Information (RFI) is simply a request for information about products and services, and frequently precedes an RFP.
  • Request for Quotation (RFQ) asks for a price quote from a vendor, less information than the typical RFP.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      RFQ - Request for Quotation (RFQ) asks for a price quote from a vendor, less information than the typical RFP.
  • By leveraging your CRM, automation, and personalization during the RFP process you will ensure a high-quality sales pipeline and more qualified leads.
    • kaylaabad
      kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
       
      To improve RFP process - By leveraging your CRM, automation, and personalization during the RFP process you will ensure a high-quality sales pipeline and more qualified leads.
  • kaylaabad on 09 Feb 20
     
    This article shows a different end of an RFP process - the one where the hotel is the vendor. Typically, a hotel that offers meeting spaces can integrate an RFP request into their sites allowing easy access to event planners interested in the hotel. When an event planner submits for an RFP, the hotel has a responsibility to answer in a timely, personalized manner in order to attract the planner. If a hotel has meeting space they would like to sell for business, they should definitely consider a software that allows them to answer RFP's in real time. As the article stated, "By leveraging your CRM, automation, and personalization during the RFP process you will ensure a high-quality sales pipeline and more qualified leads."
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17 Must-Know Event Management Automation Tips | Cvent Blog - 0 views

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  • meeting and events industry is big business, providing upwards of six million jobs, almost every one of them requiring some type of logistics management skills.
  • The U.S.
  • Maximizing your operational efficiencies during events — whether they're large, small, or in-between — can mean the difference between success and failure.
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  • Take capacity management, for example. If a room is unoccupied, or event space empty, a hotel or conference center loses money. Or food and beverage planning. In addition to having the right staffing for food preparation, service, and cleanup, you need accurate guest data to avoid costly over-ordering. 
  • Read on to explore automation’s impact on marketing, sales, and operations so that you can narrow down the best options for your hotels.
  • Marketing your event space is key to helping event planners, businesses and organizations discover your facility and services, especially when you consider 67 percent of the buyer’s journey is now conducted digitally.
  • Social media automation software is used to automate or semi-automate the process of sharing posts and content on social media channels to promote events.
  • For example, you could have one Facebook page for your hotel, and one for your event spaces
  • There are many benefits to email marketing, from saving money on printing and mailing to increasing attendee engagement and generating buzz.
  • Event planners begin researching venues online before contacting your sales team, and 3D floor plans help them visualize how their conference would fit your location
  • RFP management tools automatically prioritize and send responses to event planners and group business leads. This will help you reduce a major pain point for planners: the length of time it takes to receive hotel responses on RFPs
  • The meetings and events sector is competitive — drawing and landing group sales requires hotel CRM software that automatically scores leads and supports lighting-fast responses to RFPs
  • Think like an event planner when it comes to your meeting facility ingress and egress; give them access to electrical outlets and secure Wi-Fi networks to hook-up wireless printers that produce name tags as attendees sign-in
  • On-site meetings at events are important for attendees for many reasons, including cost.
  • Hotels such as Caesars have been testing mobile ordering technology for food to better cater to guests. Have event attendees share F&B preferences during check-in and automate push notifications to remind them of onsite cafes and restaurants before breaks. 
  • ggara004 on 20 Feb 20
     
    The event management space is more becoming more competitive. Now hotels and event planners are seeing these as an additional source of revenue. This article focuses on tips how events and conferences can use strategies to automate certain practices to capture a wider target audience all while spending less time and money.
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Sales and Event Management Web Application Boosts Sales and Productivity for Restaurant... - 1 views

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  • Tripleseat, a cloud-based Sales and Event Management application for the Hospitality Industry, announced they have recently achieved the milestone of having over 400 restaurants, hotels and unique venues as customers.
  • delivered over $200M in leads
  • managed over $500M in events
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  • result has been chaotic events, lost sales and not enough time to grow the business.
  • private parties and events represents over 30% of a restaurant’s revenue but it requires a coordinated sales effort to be successful
  • The event business is a $26 billion a year industry and it is being run on post it notes and ad hoc technology.
  • To fix the problem, I had to develop a easy-to-use, no hardware/software solution that was fast and intuitive."
  • stores all of the past client data
  • he web application can easily integrate with existing websites and social media channels
  • Tripleseat, a cloud-based Sales and Event Management application for the Hospitality Industry, announced they have recently achieved the milestone of having over 400 restaurants, hotels and unique venues as customers
  • Founded in 2008, Tripleseat has delivered over $200M in leads and managed over $500M in events in cities like New York, Boston, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Chicago. Jonathan Morse, a former Event Sales Manager, founded Tripleseat after he realized that restaurant Event Sales Manager were still using paper and pens to manage their banquet business.
  • Morse explained that private parties and events represents over 30% of a restaurant’s revenue but it requires a coordinated sales effort to be successful.
  • Tripleseat, a web based sales and event application that can deliver and capture leads while simplifying the booking and planning of events, ranging from conferences to banquets to private dining affairs.
  • Tripleseat has enhanced my ability to service customers fast and efficiently with all of the tools right at my fingertips. The integrated system stores all of the past client data and has helped me reduce paperwork and focus on sales."
  • Tripleseat is a Sales and Event Management web application that increases event sales and streamlines the planning process
  • Leann Taylor on 23 Jul 12
     
    Tripleseat offers a cloud-based system that keeps client information-even little details- and can be used to assist event planners. Private parties/events represent over 30% of a restaurants revenue and event managers lose time and money conducting their planning the way that they have before. Tripleseat streamlines the process and makes finding leads and simplifying the planning process. 
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  • Sherine Mattison on 10 Nov 12
     
    The event planning industry was seen by Morse as a billion dollar industry so he decided that the planning and booking process had to be streamlined. The result was a "web based sales and event application that can deliver and capture leads while simplifying the booking and planning of events." The application makes the business more efficient as it stores clients data, so that more emphasis can be placed on sales. "The web application can easily integrate with existing websites and social media channels," so that leads and proposal requests can be made easier.
  • rebecca Bonet on 10 Nov 12
     
    This article talks about a Tripleseat company a cloud base sales and event management application for the hospitality Industry, announced they have recently achieved the milestone of having over 400 restaurant hotel and unique venues as costume. Tripleseat has delivered over 200m in leads and managed over $500 million in event in cities around the country. THE EVENT BUSINESS IS a $26 billion a year industry and it is being run on past it notes. Tripleseat, a web base sale and event application that can deliver and capture leads while simplifying the book and planning of event
  • Kassandra Baumgardner on 22 Feb 13
     
    This article discusses a program called Tripleseat that was created in 2008 as a way to better organize sales and even planning within the hospitality industry. The program is a cloud-based software that provides a competitive edge that event managers need. The founders of the software said that the idea came when he realized that Event sales managers were still using paper and pens to organize their events. He said that event planners were losing sales by not having a simple organized system to track their events. The point of Tripleseat is to provide a fast yet simple to learn program that allows event sales managers to easily book and plan any sort of event no matter the size. It keeps track of little details as well as past client information, there is less paperwork, and managers are able to focus on sales. Since this is a web application it can easily be integrated with other websites as well as social media. It is a sophisticated event planning system, but is also offered at a manageable cost. This type of system sounds like a great system to use. I only wonder if it is able to interface with a property management system of a hotel? Especially one that isn't cloud-based.
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Freeman's AVT Event Technologies Introduces the Cumulus App for Meeting Planners - 0 views

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  • a landmark mobile application (app) that allows meeting planners to create tailored event apps free of charge for their attendees
  • provide event attendees with convenient access to valuable event information from any Internet-connected smart device
  • quick and easy updates to content
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  • advantage in their sales cycle
  • available at no cost
  • Alyssa Westmeyer on 05 Nov 13
     
    Freeman AVT, a provider of integrated event marketing services, has created a fully customizable app that is available for free to any planner who uses Freeman's other services. The app is functional with the ability to add or remove session topis, speakers, multimedia material and includes technical support. This is a great benefit to any meeting planner who does not have the budget to pay a separate company to develop an app for a one-time event. It also allows planners earlier access to their attendees so they can increase revenues and attendance through marketing products within the app.
  • Alyssa Westmeyer on 05 Nov 13
     
    Freeman AVT, a provider of integrated event marketing services, has created a fully customizable app that is available for free to any planner who uses Freeman's other services. The app is functional with the ability to add or remove session topis, speakers, multimedia material and includes technical support. This is a great benefit to any meeting planner who does not have the budget to pay a separate company to develop an app for a one-time event. It also allows planners earlier access to their attendees so they can increase revenues and attendance through marketing products within the app.
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