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7 Event Technology Trends to Explore in 2019 - Eventbrite US Blog - 1 views

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      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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Perspectives on event management in the media and technology sector | International Ins... - 1 views

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  • One of the most interesting technologies I have seen recently is Eventasaurus, which gives the Event manager one single tool from which to run all Event related Event listings across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Lanyrd, Facebook, Plancast etc.
  • Setting up and keeping event listings and social media up to date is one of the most time consuming jobs for an event manager these days.
  • I was appalled to see how slow the adaption of event technologies has been across the traditional event management industry.
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  • There are some really exciting mobile apps out there, which can do exactly the same thing straight from the delegates’ mobile phones. So there is no need to hand out and then collect chunky and old fashioned hand-held devices which will cost you a fortune if you fail to return them all to the supplier.
  • Be selective though, and make sure the mobile app you choose to use works for the purpose of your event.
  • And  while technology means that the process of event management in many aspects can be speeded up considerably, event management remains a very time consuming hands-on profession.
  • rderonville on 08 Jul 17
     
    This article is strongly opinion based by an event manager's perspective on the "new" technology that is being presented for event management. Though the opinion seems negative at times, the author mentions that many of the mobile and web based technologies are helpful in simplifying the event management process. She mentions technologies like eventasaurus. "which gives the event manager one single tool from which to run all event related event listings across multiple platforms". Nevertheless, the author still believes that the technology being used for event management can be improved. The mobile apps are better for event management because there is not a separate technology that the event manager has to use. The mobile app must work well with the purpose of the event. In all, the author states that event management is a time-consuming hands on profession, however, technology can help a few aspects of the process. In my opinion, I believe that all technology needs to be tested. When it comes to event management technology, it needs to be fast and efficient. It must be able to make the planning process easier. It must also make the collecting of information effective. The author talks about the mobile apps as being better and innovative for the event manager, which is the overall purpose of technology.
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Technology Trends in Corporate Event Planning for 2013 and Beyond | Shows In a Box - 0 views

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  • . Utilizing technology to measure attendee requests, receive real-time information on event efficiency, and restructure planner’s tasks makes sense, as does an automated solution that incorporates the much needed information into smartphones and mobile devices for both planners and attendees.
  • Technology and Social Media are the Pioneers of 3 Massive Event Changes
  • In 2013, more corporations will use in event technology that helps them boost effectiveness, prolong engagement, and amass commerce/e-commerce across numerous types of events either in person or virtual.
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  • Event Organizers will Connect to Attendees with Smartphones
  • Event budgets are being more scrutinized, SMM, strategic meeting management technology, such as http://www.cvent.com/ or http://www.starcite.com 
  • -Paper will Surrender to Technology
  • -Event Planners will gain Increased Efficiency via Solution Consolidation
  • Claire Conway on 21 Jul 13
     
    Technology trends in event planning have changed considerably over the past year. Social media has become a major part by providing references for events, online reviews, and allowing for vendors to provide information prior and after event. Some event planners have started using smart phone applications to connect with the attendees.
  • Melissa Binns on 21 Jul 13
     
    Event specialists can expect to see several technological trends in Event planning this year. Social media, of course, is "embryonic" when it comes to marketing an Event. Event planners can use social media to expand the life of the Event by creating pre and post Event meetup creating stimulating conversation about topics surrounding the Event and getting potential guests excited to attend. Smartphone integration has increased over the course of the year, as well. Event planners can actually get rid of using paper but using mobile applications that help them create lists, seating and floor plans and check in guests using QR code scanners. The "Event Check-in" application allows planners to do just that and immediately sync with other linked mobile devices to update the guest list. These apps also provide the opportunity for data mining and instantly get analytics for the Event. Event solution consolidation will also be bigger with cloud-based websites such as Cvent and Eved to help Event planners cut down on time looking for resources.
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The Importance of an Online Event Management System - Online Event Management System - 0 views

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  • Event organisers are continually appreciating the benefits of an online Event management system such as an Event management software. Organising an Event is not an easy task, especially if the target audience is of a substantial size and if there are many teams involved during the execution phase. For this reason, automating the processes found in the Event planning life cycle is a godsend to organisers who are still using old school methods. An online management system practically automates the organising process and leaves lesser room for human error. You may want to know the latest technologies and focus on an Event planner software.
  • Modules of Online Event Management System An Event organiser should be privy to the following modules of online Event management system: 1.) Event Website
  • First, since most event processes can now be done virtually, except perhaps for attendance, a good online event management system should allow an organiser to create a customised website tailored specifically for an event. With the rise in social media, it has become very easy to share website links and thus any event website can therefore be very accessible to target attendees. 2.) Reliable Email System Second, an online event management system should allow for the simplification of the emailing system. Should social media not be enough to lure a target audience into a website, an emailing system comes in handy in a way that organisers can practically tap their networks by simply sending out invitations by electronic mail. Confirmed guests can also be easily updated or given notifications through this system. 3.) Online Ticketing Third, taking part of the modules of online event management system, is the ability of organisers to pursue online ticketing. Purchasing tickets online is now easier than ever since interested parties can simply choose from a different array of tickets to match their budget and interests. For a concert, for example, this module can greatly help in making sure attendees get their preferred seating or area during the concern date.
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  • 4.) Event App Fourth, a highly effective system is customised for mobile use. Many Event organisers are currently looking into the benefits of a dedicated Event app or an onsite check-in app that facilitates faster registration and attendee entry into the venue. 5.) Online Payment Fifth, a good online Event management system will also allow for online payment collection. Gone are the days when Event organisers have to process checks and money orders paid by confirmed attendees. Today, with the use of debit or credit cards, attendance confirmation becomes a matter that can be settled in a few minutes.
  • Those are only some of the modules and characteristics that an event organiser should look for in an effective online event management system.
  • vmorr026 on 11 Oct 17
     
    Organizing an event can be challenging and time consuming especially when there's no system that provides a lot of resources. In this article, there's an emphasis on the significance of event management system. Having this type of system can lessen the pressure and minimize human error. There are multiple various of event management system that a company can choose from. This topic briefly pointed out the necessary and basic things to consider when it comes to online event management system for an effective and efficient outcome.
  • Rachel Rodriguez on 12 Oct 17
     
    As an event professional I know very well how significant is to have a great event management software to back you up. The daily tasks become easily accomplished so that the main focus can be the event and not the tools on how to make it easier. This article stressed the importance to update from traditional way of working to allowing the use of technology to facilitate the event planner job. Thanks for sharing.
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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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How has Today's Technology Changed the Event Planning Industry?Premier Meeting Services - 2 views

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  • New and emerging technology has changed the way we share information, the way we court clients and the way event planning works. From the ability to interact directly with prospects via social media and to build buzz about an event weeks before it actually happens to live streams and geofiltering that allows guests to instantly share their experience with their own circle of friends, emerging technology has had a huge impact on the way events are planned and the way events work.
  • acebook to Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest has broadened the reach of event marketing.
  • For events, social media offers multiple opportunities for engagement, from developing interest before an event to live streaming and updating during to sharing images, stories and updates afterwards.
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  • Creating and using a hashtag in the weeks leading up to your event can help build buzz and ensure that everyone knows what’s coming next.
  • nteractive game technology and achievement based activities can boost event engagement and ensure that your visitors stay involved and share their experience, live.
  • Even those who can’t attend can follow along and participate over the course of your event, thanks to live streaming.
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  • easier than ever to advertise your event to locals and interact with anyone visiting the area with a Snapchat Geofilter; anyone within your defined boundaries can interact with your Geofilter and talk about your event.
  • A mobile app designed specifically for events can integrate with your attendance list, help you identify VIPs and even let you know how many of your expected attendees have arrived.
  • apate114 on 15 Oct 17
     
    This article explores how today's technology has changed/is changing the event planning industry. Modern technology has changed the way we share information with one another. This article covers: social media marketing, hashtags, live streaming, improved security, geofilters and online check in. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest have expanded the reach of marketing. event planning professionals are now able to promote their event to a vast group of people. They can even set specific targeting parameters to reach the right audience. Social media also levels the playing field for even small businesses. Hashtags are a new way of identifying topics and they can be used to expose your event to large numbers of people. Creating a hashtag for an event can help create buzz and promote your event. Live streaming is a relatively new feature within social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. It allows users to share where they are and what they are seeing to their follower base. This is a great feature for event planning professionals because it allows more people to be apart of the event. Geofiters is a photo filter within Snap Chat. Geofilters are location based and only users near that location are able to view it. They are great features to have before, and during an event as they can help advertise your event to locals and interact with people visiting the area. Last but not least the advancement in technology has lead to online check-in via apps. A mobile app designed specifically for events can integrate with your guest list within a digital application. This can help identify VIPs and help provide logistics stats such as current headcount of attendees.
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Travel Agents Increase Use of GDS to Book Hotel Rooms - 3 views

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  • he leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, clearly demonstrates how crucial Global Distribution System (GDS) platforms and GDS Shopping Displays are to travel agents:
  • 84 percent of respondents indicated that they were using their GDS platform the same amount or more often than in the past, with 35 percent stating that they are using GDS more.
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  • where 26 percent of travel agents stated that they used their GDS platform more often than in the past and 19 percent said they used the GDS Shopping Displays more often than before.
  • "Travel agents are increasing GDS hotel use, and have once again confirmed their confidence in GDS Shopping and Booking Displays,"
  • Travel agents in 25 countries across the Americas, EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa) and Asia/Pacific regions who subscribe to one of the four major GDS systems were asked to participate.
  • n the survey, travel agents worldwide also indicated that promotional messages are effective and often prompt bookings: 66 percent of all travel agents surveyed who were aware of promotional messages requested additional information by looking at the screen attached to the promotional message.
  • "This survey definitively shows that promotional messages are not only an excellent way to reach travel agents, but also a valuable sales catalyst,
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  • laura kaczkowski on 14 Sep 12
     
    In the article, "Travel Agents Increase Use of GDS to Book Hotel Rooms," it talked about how the leading global provider of revenue is generating solutions for hotels, it shows how important GDS platforms are to travel agents. "84 percent of respondents indicated that they were using their GDS platform the same amount or more often than in the past, with 35 percent stating that they are using GDS more." Back in 2009, when the last study was conducted, about 26 percents of travel agents said that they used their GDS platform more often than in the past. This study also states that the annual GDS shopping displays will be over $50 million in 2011, which will increase more than a million bookings compared to 2010. There was another survey that was done and they surveyed different travel agents from across the world that were subscribed to a major GDS system. In the survey the travel agents indicated that promotional messages are effective and often prompt bookings. Out of the travel agents they surveyed, 66% said that they were aware of the "promotional messages requested addition information by looking at the screen attached to he promotional message." From this survey it showed that promotional messages are an excellent way to reach travel agents and from reaching the agent, they also reaching the customer, it's a win-win reaction.
  • Michael Anthony on 14 Sep 12
     
    I enjoyed the part about brand and promotional messaging, that is always a lure for me. When I see an attractive offer, evern If I'm not interested in booking or going to the destination, I often click on it anyway just to see the offer. It is a very effective marketing tool.
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Using Mobile Event Apps as a Marketing Tool to Attract Event Planners , by Bob Vaez - 0 views

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  • Today, however, new technology solutions such as mobile conference apps are on the top of mind for every event planner.
  • Destinations and properties can use mobile offerings as a new opportunity for a different type of relationship with event planers and to add value to their overall package and offerings.
  • this helps attendees manage the event schedule easier, enhance networking opportunities, interact with the event using audience response and navigate their way around the event and property right from their smartphones
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  • Integrating partner technology relationships into our sales and marketing immediately increases our value in the eyes of potential business partners and ensures them that we understand their overall event goals and objectives."
  • She adds by highlighting that bringing new technologies to the table also helps with the sales process.
  • First is the opportunity to engage and educate potential clients (event organizers) looking to book meeting space and in the process forming a new relationship. The other is adding value to the overall hotel offering and building a stronger brand as well as increasing revenue.
  • Organizers benefit greatly when a destination offers additional marketing and event execution tools, which assist when positioning the experience to event stakeholders and decision makers. In addition having a technology relationship in place, saves the organizer time and money, by having pre-populated destination details and potential purchaser discounts."
  • It gives them an opportunity to experiment how audience response with smartphones work or how they can send conference updates and alerts to delegates faster and easier with mobile event apps.
  • If possible it would also be extremely beneficial to offer a demo or a free basic version of the technology to allow event planners experience and try a simple mobile event app before exposing or upselling them to the more advanced features.
  • Mixing technology promotion by Hotels is not a usual practice but it is becoming more mainstream.
  • It is also important to closely measure the ROI for any technology strategy such as offering mobile event apps as part of the experience at a hotel. The key measurement factors will be feedback from attendees and event planners as well as tracking how many event planners opt-in to use this technology for their events.
  • ahand019 on 27 Jun 16
     
    This article talks about how hotels can use mobile event apps to attract event planners. Hotels can use these apps to not only add value to their offerings, but also set themselves apart from the competition. These mobile apps provide information on the meeting agenda, speakers, and hotel details to all attendees. Mobile event apps are beneficial to the event planners because the apps help facilitate communication, offer networking opportunities, and improve the overall digital experience. Hotels are able to move away from traditional meetings and offer planners something more, something intangible that will contribute to the event's overall success.
  • da7327 on 06 Nov 17
     
    The article introduces the benefit of using mobile event apps as a marketing tool. It is not a usual practice to mix technology promotion by hotels yet but it is becoming more mainstream. Destinations and properties can use mobile offerings as a marketing and sales tools to attract more event planner. It makes easier to organize the event more effectively and enhance the networking opportunities for attendees. Thus, properties will gain benefits greatly in terms of positioning and promotion of the services or facilities inside the business as a marketing tool. For example, mobile app can include the information about event and property service details, which will facilitate on-site communication and advertise hotel services via the app. It will, in turn, make the overall digital experience for attendees outstanding. As a measurement of success, properties can monitor ROI for new technology through feedback from attendees and event planners, and the number of events adapting mobile app.
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Recent technology trends in Event Management " Event Registration and Management Softwa... - 2 views

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  • attendees can ask questions to the speaker via tweets or Facebook comments real time during an event.
  • FIFA World Cup
  • cool application that had been created especially for the World Cup that highlighted the real time schedule of the games and results as they took place. This event alerted us to the huge potential that has hardly been scratched.
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  • The drastic improvements in the Audio-Video equipments, staging and lighting instruments have made sure that you need to make your event stand out.
  • Technology has made sure that geographical impediments no more stop you from attending an event half way round the world. The webinars and live meetings are the newest venues for events the world over.
  • Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have completely altered the way we think about event promotion.
  • Recently – online registration for events has taken the center stage with a lot of small players like eventzilla. 
  • Now the event attendees can ask questions to the speaker via tweets or Facebook comments real time during an event. With the world tweeting away night and day, there is no doubt that technology has changed our life completely
  • The barriers have been stomped down and the walls have fallen.   Technology has made sure that geographical impediments no more stop you from attending an event half way round the world. The webinars and live meetings are the newest venues for events the world over.
  • The drastic improvements in the Audio-Video equipments, staging and lighting instruments have made sure that you need to make your event stand out. No more can you pass off an event with just a great speaker. Even with the best of the content and ingredients, you need to upgrade the stage show to make sure that the attendees are left wonder struck.
  • The FIFA World Cup this year was a lot of fun for us. And we are not talking about football. Our excitement was because of this cool application that had been created especially for the World Cup that highlighted the real time schedule of the games and results as they took place. This event alerted us to the huge potential that has hardly been scratched.
  • has made sure that geographical impediments no more stop you from attending an event half way round the world. The webinars and live meetings are the newest venues for events the world over. Planners and
  • No more can you pass off an event with just a great speaker. Even with the best of the content and ingredients, you need to upgrade the
  • stage show to make sure that the attendees are left wonder struck.
  • The barriers have been stomped down and the walls have fallen.  Technology
  • Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have completely altered the way we think about event promotion.   Letters are antiquated and emails outdated. Nowadays, you ‘tweet’ and ‘poke’ your way around the events
  • Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have completely altered the way we think about event promotion.   Letters are antiquated and emails outdated. Nowadays, you ‘tweet’ and ‘poke’ your way around the events
  • With the advent of the iPhones, Androids and Blackberrys, smart phone applications have become the next-gen platform for event management. From charting an event to locating it on the map, you can do it all on your mobile. 
  • With the advent of the iPhones, Androids and Blackberrys, smart phone applications have become the next-gen platform for event management. From charting an event to locating it on the map, you can do it all on your mobile.
  • Yingjie Cao on 27 Oct 12
     
    The event today is not only between planner and organization; it's more like the communication and interaction among attendees. The technology assists the needs and expectation of attendees, which allows them to engage more during meetings and events. Besides, App or other online software facilitates attendees to get full knowledge of location, content and activity in one event. In addition, Audio-Video equipment mentioned in article also emphasized that lighting plays an important role to make one event stand out. In another words, creating great experience is definitely what technology is for.
  • rebecca Bonet on 27 Oct 12
     
    This article talks about how technology has changed the world completely, especially Event Management. For example, the FiFa world cup puts out cool application so people could know the highlight, real time schedule of the games and result. Some other example are the stage show, this drastic change improved in the Audio - video equipment, stage and lighting. Technology has change in Live Meeting. Live Meeting webinar and live meeting are use halfway around the world. Also, the Social Explosion like facebook and Twitter is the big thing around the world. Even the Mobile Application are used now in iPhones, Androids, and Blackberrys has become the next -gem platform for Event Management
  • Ling Xiang on 28 Mar 13
     
    Now the event attendees can ask questions to the speaker via tweets or Facebook comments real time during an event. With the world tweeting away night and day, there is no doubt that technology has changed our life completely.
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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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How Technology Is Changing the Events Industry - 1 views

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  • The events industry has come a long way since its inception, due to a variety of factors, but mostly because of significant technological advances. These days, technology is driving every sector due to its fast-paced ability to get things done. And the events industry is no stranger to this fact. In recent years the ticketing landscape is almost unrecognizable. With new technological trends, and mind-boggling innovations paving the industry, it’s no wonder that there has been a huge evolution.
  • One of the most significant trends emerging is the use of mobile ticketing. Meaning, events will become cashless and paperless.
  • However, as mentioned above, mobile ticketing is opening the doors to a ticket scanning entry system for all attendees, and with that event organizers can gather data using big data technology, and use it to create a more targeted marketing strategy. Venues can invest in big data companies. By investing in their software, venues and event organizers can easily collect, process, and analyze data in a hassle-free manner. Ultimately, this frees up their time to repurpose their efforts on marketing various events
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  • VR technology has been all the hype lately, so it’s no shock that it’ll be changing the game in the ticketing industry. As of right now, VR is introducing the possibility of obtaining a 360˚interactive experience from their chosen seat before even stepping into a stadium.In the future, VR is expected to evolve live events completely, by removing the need for physical attendance. This will open up events to event goers that otherwise cannot attend due to expensive prices. People will be able to participate in a VR viewing of the live event – for a smaller price. Meaning, consumers have more opportunities to attend their favorite events without the fear of missing out.
  • New technologies at their core, are introducing simple solutions to problems that venues and organizers may face while creating unimagined stress-free experiences for fans that ooze fun and excitement.
  • espence13 on 25 Feb 19
     
    Various technologies make it easier for event managers to organize great conferences and meetings. For some time now, event planners have been using technology to some extent; however, the use of event management technology is increasing with more applications that can be used. The introduction of event management tools has made it easier for event managers to do their work. There are so many event management apps that you can use to simplify how you plan for any type of event. These apps can help you better plan events so that everything goes as planned. event management technologies can help to enhance the experience of attendees. Technology makes the work of an event manager easier and allows them to focus on the main parts of an event. It helps in all aspects ranging from attendee satisfaction to project management.
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100 Event Statistics (2021 Edition) - 0 views

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  • Whether the industry remembers it as a catalyst or catastrophe will largely depend on how event professionals adapt and navigate the uncertain times to come.
  • Streaming experiences can reduce total climate pollution from events by 60-98%
  • 58% to 67% of eventprofs are very likely or completely likely to address sustainability in their meeting plans for 2021.
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  • EVENT INDUSTRY CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY STATISTICS
  • 66.5% of eventprofs plan to use hybrid as their go-to format once in-person events resume.
  • Almost three quarters of planners (71%) plan to continue to employ a digital strategy to maintain their virtual audience once they return to physical events
  • 57% of attendees believe that they can conduct the majority of their event objectives online.
  • As of March 2020, the exhibition and events industry had lost 14.4 billion euros (16.5 billion USD).
  • only 5% were minimally impacted.
  • Almost three fourths of planners, or 73.6 %, have become more proficient or much more proficient in tech as a result of the pandemic, which will be important as the industry transitions further to virtual and eventually hybrid events in the coming months.
  • 39% of planners expected to be able to recoup at least 25 percent of their revenue by pivoting to virtual events in 2020.
  • Event planners listed social media as the most effective tool for Event marketing (74%), followed by email marketing (66%), their website (60%) and Event registration site (26%).
  • 37% of event planners report that social media exposure is a key metric of event success.
  • 58% of marketers use social media for marketing before, during and after their events.
  • 52% of events engage on social media several times a day.
  • 92% of marketers consider influencer marketing is an effective form of marketing, and  82% believe that the quality of customers from influencer marketing campaigns is better than from other forms of marketing
  • The most-used event app feature is agenda/sessions, used by 98.3% of eventprofs, followed by the sponsors/exhibitors listing (93%) and the speakers listing (89.3%).
  • 57% of app providers include recommendations of nearby places, events, and experiences to attendees, while 65% include personalized session or content recommendations
  • The average maximum price of an event app is $15,000, which is up substantially from average maximum price in 2019 of $9,600. (eventMB, 2020)
  • Most app companies (41%) charge according to features — the number of companies charging by number of attendees decreased by 9 percentage points in 2020, from 30% in 2019 to about 21% in 2020.
  • The most important consideration in event management software is support (79%), followed by the features (78%) and analytics (69%). Value for money is listed by 67% of event planners and for 58% it is important that they are not limited in terms of the number of events or attendees. (eventMB, 2018) Graph available. 18.8% of event planners used different event technology providers rather than an all-in-one solution in 2019, though the pivot to virtual events in 2020 has likely radically changed this.
  • In terms of sponsorship opportunities, the top three features offered by virtual event tech providers are sponsor/exhibitor profiles (78%), analytics/reporting (77%), and banners in high traffic areas (70%).
  • Only 14.5 percent of event planning companies experienced no impact from the pandemic.
  • Networking is the most effective strategy for event planners to find new clients (66%), followed by social media (45%).
  • 37% of planners value safety standards above all else when it comes to choosing a destination for their next event. The same criterion for venues ranked as most important for 56% of planners. This suggests planners expect venues to carry more weight than destinations when it comes to safeguarding their attendees.
  • rhera004 on 25 Sep 21
     
    Informative page reflecting Event Statistics - Post-Covid
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PlannerTech Show: Bringing Technology to Today's Event Planning - 2 views

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  • “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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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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  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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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How to Plan an Event Step by Step - 0 views

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  • The planning process that gives birth to top notch management of events involves three rules. To reach success with the core event management planning steps, stick to this framework: No pressure. Just calm brainstorming, create a vision of what you want to achieve with this event. Give it structure. Outline all aspects you need to work on and get the perfect skyline with the stars you’ll have to light up for a great event! Connect the dots. Talk to everyone, whose help you need. Have all technical issues solved. This way, your stars won’t stop shining brightly at the most responsible moment!
  • don’t you dare start your planning of an event without setting a goal.
  • Shared tasks are easier tasks. Don’t hesitate to assign responsibilities to your team members
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  • Give yourself enough time for preparation and getting everything settled. Set deadlines to better enable team performance and let the countdown begin!
  • Brand your event
  • Build your own event planning manual from scratch, by establishing a working solution (plus a backup solution) for the venue/registration/entertainment/promotion/volunteer management and another relevant aspect
  • Again, don’t forget to double check whether you have at least one dedicated team member standing behind each of these spheres of responsibility.
  • Minimization of technical work gives you a space for creativity
  • Identify corporate partners and community organizations that could provide you with assistance for making progressive steps in planning an event.
  • One of the most hard-to-ignore stages of planning an event is aligning your needs with the real budget you have.
  • establish a working system to monitor your success. This process has to be done on the stage of goal setting. Make sure your progress is scalable!
  • if you stay positive and calm, there’ll be no place for anxiety onsite! Not to mention that only by keeping a cool head, you’re able to find a logical solution to any problem.
  • STAY SPECTACULAR
  • kgall030 on 12 Oct 18
     
    This article describes step-by-step details on how to properly plan and execute an event. event planning is not an easy task, and it takes a great deal of coordination, planning, and organization to effectively pull off an effective event, program, gala, etc. events come in all shapes and sizes and any number of them will have their own unique challenges, but this article lays out some very simple and very plain ways to plan an event that can be applicable to almost any event that can be planned. While not a wholistic list by any means, the article provides a good overview of the event planning process and the steps needed to take to ensure one's event is a huge success and doesn't become susceptible to the common pitfalls that befall so many event planners.
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What Does It Take to Succeed in Event Management? - 0 views

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  • Many people think of event managers as wedding or concert planners, but the field of event management involves much more than that.
  • Guests may not notice the work of an event manager at a well-planned event, but they would notice the lack of planning at a chaotic one.
  • At its most basic, event management is the process of using business management and organizational skills to envision, plan and execute social and business events.
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  • People who specialize in event management work with budgets, schedules, and vendors to create the best possible events for their clients.
  • When you work in event management, you'll be involved in planning, executing and evaluating corporate, association, nonprofit, government, and social events.
  • Event management requires strong organizational, budgeting and creative skills.
  • The job market for event managers is growing, with some estimates that the need for event managers will increase by one-third in the next decade
  • A successful event manager is a true people person and has excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and multitasking skills
  • A planner's main responsibilities involve keeping track of time during your events, ensuring proper set up as established by the client, managing the wait staff, catering liaison, and other venue-related tasks that are pivotal to the success of the event.
  • Event managers, on the other hand, are there with you every step of the way. Managers orchestrate all the Event details, handle vendors, create and manage budgets and timelines, assist with contract negotiations, and manage the venue selection process.
  • dsada005 on 19 Feb 20
     
    It is clear that a ton of work goes into planning a successful and smooth event. Many companies use event planners to coordinate an important meeting or event. This involves setting a budget, choosing a location and vendors, obtaining necessary permits or insurance, coordinate with speakers, and are onsite at all times to ensure the meeting or event runs as planned. The job market for event managers is growing and the need for event managers can increase by one-third in the next decade. In order to be a great event planner, you should be a people person, organization skills, interpersonal skills, and multitasking skills.
  • shannaton on 26 Jul 20
     
    In order to succeed in event management, one needs to develop crisis management strategies in order to anticipate where problems might arise and plan for them. In the industry there is no right or wrong except to make the client happy, doing the work and getting it right is what matters most.
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6 Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Event Management - 0 views

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  • Event management today is fundamentally different than it was ten years ago.
  • Events and conferences are dynamic entities with changes often happening in real-time. Up until recently, Event management tools weren’t equipped to handle these changes instantaneously.
  • The event technology landscape is exploding in a variety of different directions. It is projected that the event tech market will grow to USD 9.28 billion by 2020. The challenge for event organizers is keeping up with the latest tools, implementing those that best fit their needs, and then using them for maximum impact.
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  • make their experience as interactive as possible. Ideally, you’ll have one platform that you can use to enable live polling and in-session Q&As which will help you turn passive attendees into active participants.
  • Personalized Event Experience
  • Event attendees are increasingly demanding more contextual and personalized experiences. Online platforms such as Amazon and Netflix with their recommendation systems have made users accustomed to interfaces that “know” their interests.
  • Live Audience Engagement
  • Which tools should we implement to create a seamless, personalized attendee experience throughout the event process? How can we best leverage technology to manage event agenda, speakers, and sessions in real-time, and across different views? How can we deliver event content in a way that’s easy to consume for attendees and via their preferred channels?
  • Event organizers are now demanding solutions that incorporate at least a basic level of analytics e.g. tracking the behavior of Event participants and then using those insights post-Event to drive future Event improvements.
  • Conversational Experiences
  • AI-enabled chatbots can easily recognize these questions and instantly provide the answers. What’s even more interesting is that AI-powered chatbots, like our Sava event chatbot, are capable of learning user preferences from previous interactions and personalizing the conversations accordingly.
  • All-in-one Platforms
  • There is a strong demand for a single platform to manage the event agenda and the on-site technology, engage attendees across channels, and get behavioral analysis.
  • Sophisticated event management solutions bridge the gap between the physical and online worlds, creating a frictionless, unified experience for event attendees. They aim to solve key challenges for event organizers helping them plan successful events and improve as they go based on the wealth of collected data.
  • dskomorowsky on 10 Oct 19
     
    This article relates the future shape of Event Management Software that is set to define the future of Events management. No longer is it just about just planning seating and defining attendee and rooming lists. Technology has enabled Event planners to reach deeper into the behavior, desires and participation needs of attendees defining preferences and engaging rather than just making things happen. Key fundamentals include the capability to reach out to attending audiences, monitor their engagement and illicit responses as well as interact directly or indirectly, through chat bot or polling. While this article focuses on the planner to attendee experience, this holds similar opportunity for Hotel and Event spaces to engage simultaneously and seamlessly through the same platforms. These are incredible and exciting opportunities that 10 years ago were a bucket wish list for Event planners and Conference service professionals alike.
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What is event management software and do you really need it? - Lead Forensics - 2 views

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  • The benefits of using event management software It can make your life easier The main benefit of using such solutions is that they can help you maximize registrations, while minimizing the resources that may otherwise have been needed. Once you’ve set up an event on your chosen software, then you should just be able to press go and let it get on with things – leaving you to concentrate on promoting the event. If you’re running multiple events, or a regularly occurring event, then this can be particularly useful. Saves time needed for manual processing Good solutions will help you automate most processes. They will offer features like registration tracking, payment processing and also tools that can aid audience engagement. You’ll be able to grab a quick snapshot of what’s happening, who’s registered, who’s paid, who went on to attend and more. Plus, you’ll have an easy way to track how much money an event is bringing into the business. It will save time for your communication sequences too. With just a few clicks you should be able to send out tailored emails, including “thank you for attending” messages to those that made it and “sorry we missed you” to those who didn’t. Aids professionalism and the overall experience A further benefit is that it can make the management of the process feel that much more professional. The whole experience should run more smoothly. Nothing should be missed, which you can easily risk with a manual system. The payment of any monies can also be managed more easily and you’ll have the ability to manage multiple events easily. Can help increase engagement Engagement is at the heart of all marketing. It needs to start long before an event takes place and be supported and encouraged during and after. Good event management software will provide tools to aid participant communication at all stages. It will also give you the ability to see and analyze the global picture of your overall engagement levels. Supports targeted activity Marketing is at its strongest and most effective when it is highly targeted and tailored to an individual. (The key principal of account based marketing). You can use specialist solutions to tailor your event and all associated marketing activity. For example, by creating unique guest lists and email lists, and sending out targeted emails to those different attendees using certain parameters. A holistic approach Overall, event management software can act as a hub, holding together all elements of the event’s process. It can help keep everything connected, from the agenda, to speakers, any sponsors and the attendees.
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      Benefits of event registration system.
  • Hosting an event can be an effective marketing tactic for any business. They take considerable time and effort to carry out, but get it right and you could soon see a strong return on your investment. The power of an event – especially a highly tailored in-person one – lies in the opportunity it provides to get face-to-face with a target audience.
  • For businesses across all industries and sectors, they offer a way to showcase your knowledge, position yourself as an expert and generate a source of positive content. Importantly, they can help you move leads along the sales path and closer to making a purchase.
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  • The overall aim of any B2B marketing event must always be to give a good impression of the business and what it may be like to work with you.
  • It can make your life easier
  • Saves time needed for manual processing
  • Aids professionalism and the overall experience
  • Can help increase engagement
  • Support channels
  • You can use specialist solutions to tailor your event and all associated marketing activity.
  • A holistic approach
  • Lack of design options
  • he easiest way to check this out is to see if you can have a free trial or comprehensive demo.
  • Price
  • Supports targeted activity
  • Using new software will often mean a steep learning curve, so see what is offered to help you through that process and beyond.
  • yuqiongliang on 27 Mar 20
     
    Hosting an event can be an effective marketing tactic for any business. They take considerable time and effort to carry out, but get it right and you could soon see a strong return on your investment. The power of an event - especially a highly tailored in-person one - lies in the opportunity it provides to get face-to-face with a target audience.
  • kmert005 on 29 Mar 20
     
    This article goes over the benefits of using event management, which includes making your life easier, saves the time needed for manual processing, aids professionalism and the overall experience, and can help increase engagement. Furthermore, it also supports targeted activity and a holistic approach. Some cons would be a lack of design options, the price, and support channels. The top solutions would be implementing Splash, eventbrite, Bizzabo, eventPro, Cvent, Etouches, and XING events
  • zihanwang on 30 Jul 20
     
    This article introduce several pros and cons of event management software. On the one hands, the event management can make the process easier for business and consumers and it can help increase engagement. But, on the other hands, The price can also vary greatly, with the most sophisticated and popular systems generally coming at the highest cost and some vendors offer a free version of their software with limited features. To recoup costs, these vendors may run advertisements on event sign-up pages or charge registrants a booking fee. That may influence users experience.
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Seven Things Meeting & Event Planners Look for in a Hotel | By Kacey Bradley - Hospital... - 1 views

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  • It's important that your hotel's website offers everything a planner needs to know, including the types of events you host, amenities available, catering options and more. Bonus points to hotels that provide contract outlines for planners to peruse.
  • Post photos of event spaces, both empty and used. Outline which rooms are best for which events — for example, the poolside lounge might work best for a cocktail party or shareholders meeting.
  • User-generated content is more authentic and telling than a hotel's website, making it crucial for a hotel to have a positive online presence.
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  • But many hotels fall short when it comes to open and direct communication. According to one survey, slow response time is the biggest frustration event planners face with venues.
  • Hotels that offer direct communication are hotspots in the eyes of event planners.
  • When less constrained by the stereotypical workplace, people are better able to share ideas, communicate and collaborate.
  • Provide a realistic expectation of what you have to offer with an info-filled website and high-quality pictures. Keep communication simple and easy with email. And remember the importance of the "wow factor" — what makes your hotel unique.
  • Not only is internet access a must, but it also has to be fast and reliable, able to handle data-heavy activities like streaming and downloading.
  • Always be up-front and honest about additional costs.
  • To stand out from the competition, hotels should offer adaptive outdoor spaces that provide a combination of natural sunlight and greenery. An outdoor venue can offer a welcome change of pace that corporate event planners crave.
  • When it comes to a hotel, event planners are looking for that "wow factor." They want highly-creative spaces that challenge attendees to think outside the box.
  • Staff should be trained to handle a variety of event types, from weddings and bar mitzvahs to corporate meetings and charity fundraisers. A flexible team is invaluable when it comes to planning an event.
  • Realistic Expectations
  • User-Generated Reviews
  • Event planners research online to come up with a list of potential hotels.
  • When a guest or event planner is checking out, ask them to write a review of your space. If a guest leaves a negative comment about your property, don't fire back or try to hide it. Instead, use it as an opportunity to admit your faults and show determination to do better. Let guests know you're committed to providing remarkable experiences.
  • Direct Communication
  • Over-the-top acts of customer service matter.
  • allisonweets on 21 Feb 20
     
    Meeting and event planners spend extensive amounts of time researching for the services and locations that meet the needs of the customer they are serving. Venues must provide planners with realistic expectations. event planners also pay special attention to user-generated reviews, so companies must also pay close attention to their online presence. Direct communication is also essential between event planners and hotels as having a reliable point of contact is important. event planners also look for unconventional spaces that allow for a change of scenery. Reliable wireless Internet is also a must for event planners as this is essential for their planning needs but also for the guests that will be utilizing the space. Lastly, the staff at the venue must be flexible and trained for various types of events. The wow factor is what event planners really look for when evaluating spaces. They want venues that are different than the rest of the competition and will make their event really stand out.
  • patrick021 on 14 Jul 20
     
    Event Planning serves as the most critical part in making the Event a memorable and special one. While taking care of the perfect venue and place settings its also important for them for keep contact with their venue and updated options. Event planners feed from user reviews to gain more awareness and generate more business so in order for them to accomplish this they go over and beyond to satisfy the needs of the customers.
  • shaunagayecox on 04 Oct 20
     
    This article discussed different ways to make your hotel an ideal match for an event planner. Based on the seven ways described by the author, one would be more likely to be able to have event planners pick their hotel to host their events. The seven ways described were: making sure your website gives an event planner real authentic details about your space; allowing all user reviews to be available including any negative ones (you can always show how you plan to improve for any negative experiences); having someone available to speak directly with the planner whenever needed; having an outdoor space for events; making sure your wireless internet is reliable and of an adequate speed; having staff who are trained to work any kind of event (i.e birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events); and having a venue that stands out in a unique way.
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Event Planning: Requirements to Be an Event Planner - 0 views

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  • event planners need a certain set of skills, and one way they may be developed is by completing a bachelor's degree program in hospitality, communications or public relations.
  • event planners must have phenomenal communication skills.
  • Event planners must also have excellent organizational skills.
  • Prince Wayne on 13 Apr 12
     
    An Event planner has an interesting, fun and time consuming Job. The main tasks of Event planners are to coordinate and manage conferences, meetings and parties. Some planners work exclusively organizing a specific type of Event, such as those who specialize in wedding planning. Others may work with large corporate clients or smaller private groups. Many planners run their own businesses, while others may work for Event planning agencies. Due to the nature of the work, many planners work long and irregular hours. As far as for Education requirements, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that there are no universal educational requirements needed to start a career as an Event planner. Nevertheless, they need a certain set of skills, and one way they may be developed is by completing a bachelor's degree program in hospitality, communications or public relations. Common core classes in these programs include risk management, Event coordination and professional ethics. Some programs allow students to specialize their education through courses specifically intended for wedding planning while other programs may feature courses for students interested in careers organizing sports and entertainment Events. Furthermore, it is very important that Event planners have phenomenal communication and organizational skills.
  • Yaping Li on 17 Nov 12
     
    This article introduces the requirements to be an event planner. For the education requirement, although the BLS reported that an event planner does not need the universal education, event planner needs some skills from the bachelor's degree program. As a professional event planner, they should get many skills from the special program in the hospitality university. On the other hand, event planner should at good at communication. As they always communicate with clients that need good ability of oral and writing. And the event planner should have excellent organization skills to handle different clients simultaneously. In addition, more experiences the event planner have that will attract more clients or events.
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