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  • 1.  Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-07-2024 07:45

    Hi all, let’s begin our next edition of the Tip of the Week discussion! As you formulate your event strategies and goals for 2024, there's a lot to consider, from current trends in the industry to past event successes. What are the biggest challenges event planners and marketers are facing this year? What trends and tech are we most interested in, as an industry? 

    Let's explore our top event blogs for planners and marketers: 

    In this post, you'll discover: 

    • Data & insights pulled from recent studies surveying event professionals like you
    • Tips for confronting the challenges we're seeing in the industry.
    • Trends in event tech and attendee expectations to help you craft a winning event strategy.   

    Get the lowdown on critical details like budgeting for your events, tracking ROI, sourcing the perfect venue, and so much more. 

    Look at this virtual events guide to learn: 

    • Why and when to host a virtual event 
    • How to engage virtual attendees
    • Using data from virtual events to measure and prove ROI, and so much more! 

    We have a huge list of ideas for: 

    • Digital attendee engagement strategies to leverage during your event.
    • Breakout entertainment suggestions to try during your event.
    • Pre- and post-event attendee engagement strategies 

    Explore how hybrid events can fit into your total events strategy and the possible advantages of hosting hybrid events rather than completely in-person or virtual events. 

    Finding the right venue is a critical piece of the planning puzzle. With so much riding on your venue selection – including a decent chunk of your budget – you'll need the right venue-sourcing tools and tips to guide you. 

    Attracting and engaging attendees has always been a concern for event planners and marketers, but now especially, when events can be hosted virtually, in-person, or in a hybrid model, how can you set your event apart from the rest? Check out these fresh event theme ideas! 

    Check out the blog to discover the essential elements of a successful sales kickoff and how you can combat some common challenges planners face when coordinating these events. 

    No matter if it's a large conference or an internal meeting, your speakers will thank you for setting them up for success with these event speaker tips. 

    When building your event surveys, there are a lot of factors to consider. How will you send your survey to attendees, when will you send survey invitations, which questions will be most valuable to your evaluation process, and so much more? As you begin structuring your questions, check out this guide to understand the different types of survey questions you can ask! 

     Questions for you:  

    • Share your top two blogs from the above list
    • Share your top recent read around your industry 

    #CventTip 


    #ManagingEvents

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    Megha Jetley [Designation]
    Manager
    Cvent Marketing Department
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  • 2.  RE: Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-08-2024 11:52

    It always comes back to your event goals!  



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    Lisa Venne
    Meting Manager
    American Meetings, Inc.United States
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  • 3.  RE: Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-08-2024 12:39
    • Share your top two blogs from the above list "Event Theme Ideas for In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Events" + "Your Guide to the Five Types of Survey Questions"
    • Share your top recent read around your industry https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xcgxtZkhkUpYQQ56tLFMS2uC-12Fz-B7/edit#slide=id.p1 - I try to stay up-to-date with human trafficking information


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    Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
    Meetings Manager
    Amex GBT - USA
    Remote Location - Texas
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  • 4.  RE: Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-12-2024 07:29
    • Share your top two blogs from the above list   both guide checklists
    • Share your top recent read around your industry  - Your Guide to the Five Type of Survey Questions 



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    Mary Ann Hall [Designation]
    Event Specialist
    Federal Reserve System
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  • 5.  RE: Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-12-2024 08:52
    • Share your top two blogs from the above list
      • Event Planning Guide With Checklist 2024 
      • 10 Event Industry Trends You Must Know in 2024 
    • Share your top recent read around your industry 


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    James Rose | Senior Web Developer and Platform/Product Manager
    Digital Infrastructure
    Office of University Development | University of Michigan
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  • 6.  RE: Bookmark the Top Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2024

    Posted 02-12-2024 18:28


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    Hallie Loeb
    Event Operations Specialist
    CDW United States
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