With all of us being “out of office” but still working, many initially feared excluding stakeholders from conversations that would normally casually happen at the office. What if the Future of Work was an opportunity to include more key contributors to the...
Jump in your audio conference and instantly receive the Audiowall via text message & email to ask questions, join quizzes, check the slides and send fun reactions!Our new design allows you to check at all times who is speaking and each participant’s speaking time....
Discover your ALL-IN-ONE EVENT HUB We all love in real life interactions, but let’s face it, we are not going to run in-person events any soon. Angage can help bridge the “virtual” gap by helping you pivot to virtual events. We offer a hub where to gather...
Eric Yuan, Zoom CEO admitted that despite “working around the clock” to support the influx of new users, the service had “fallen short of the community’s – and our own – privacy and security expectations”. “For that, I...
In this time of worldwide lockdown, Skype, Google Meet and Zoom Video have more than ever become household names as people flock to those video chat platforms to connect with work colleagues, family and friends. According to Ookla Speedtest, the global leader in...
At Angage, we are continuously improving our event app features to make the experience even more valuable for you. This time we made some amazing changes to our back office and integrated a new feature to boost attendee interaction. Video Tutorials To help you easily...
Conference calls are the lifeblood of many organisations, especially those with remote employees, numerous suppliers or clients based in overseas locations. And for many of these brands, Angage.audio is their preferred conference call solution – thanks to the...
Meeting organisers are rejoicing as they finally have a platform that can add new levels of engagement for meeting participants. The do-it-yourself (DIY) nature of Angage.live means that meeting organisers can set up, run and extract valuable data from the solution by...
Our flagship product is a fully managed solution meant to allow planners to increase engagement levels at their events and improve the overall experience for participants. Thanks to your precious feedback, we have come up with new features and we keep refining the...
Are your meetings getting predictable? Are your audiences appreciating the content of your meetings, but not the “one-way presentation” format? You’re not alone. Meeting organisers from across the globe have shared this common challenge with us – getting audiences...
So far, event planners have used event surveys, feedback and polls to measure how audiences feel about their event. While this is still a very valid method of gauging audience responses, it also presupposes that participants are always willing to engage with you. But...
Did you know that the very first chatbot in the world was developed in the 1960? Named “ELIZA”, it was the creation of MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum – although it would only be decades later that the term “Chatbot” was coined and popularised. The rise of chatbots...
The virus has sent shockwaves across the globe, with entire countries running out of face masks and populations of the general public avoiding crowded places like events and conferences. And this is affecting businesses too, as employees are staying home at the...
As event tech plays an increasingly important role in the success of events, event planners are finding themselves in a tech dilemma – with so much technology on the horizon, how can they keep up? The answer could be as straightforward as hiring an event technologist....
As we move forward into 2020, what trends can meeting organisers anticipate (and cater to)? These are some of the key trends that top organisers have told us are on their lists. More Personal Interaction In recent years, meetings have been getting more personal....
When it comes to embracing remote working policies, small to medium-sized businesses are leading the way. Whether it’s because of their naturally flexible management styles, or their smaller office spaces, we can’t deny the positive influence these companies are...
While facial recognition is often thought of as modern technology, did you know that facial recognition is already 50 years old? And it has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Computer vision, facial recognition and facial analysis Today, facial recognition...
The new year brings joy, hope and new year’s resolutions into everyone’s lives! As an event manager or meeting planner, we know that you’ve got one of these lists already penned down. Does it look anything like ours? If not, you might want to add some of these to your...
With Christmas just days away and the new year just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start thinking about your 2020 aspirations. (And as go-getting meeting organisers and event planners, we know that you’re eager to get a head start!) This is our nifty...
When it comes to improving engagement levels at events and meetings, tech solutions can be some of the most powerful solutions in an organiser’s toolbox – with video conferencing technology, event apps, and other solutions coming to mind. But there’s an interesting...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Christmas is just around the corner, it’s gift-buying season again. And if you’re wondering what to get for your friends in the events and meetings spaces, we have some suggestions that we think might make their busy...
French unions are bracing for December 5th when they go on what is expected to be a hugely disruptive strike, involving railway workers, Metro and bus drivers… As many locals are finding out, losing the railway can mean losing their only way of getting to work....
In the not-too-distant past, everything we wanted, we purchased – CD, DVDs, books and more. Then came subscription services. All our favourite movies, music and software, suddenly came bundled at lower, pay-per-month prices. Today, even traditionally one-time-purchase...
Effective meetings happen by design, not accident. Often, this means putting in the work before a meeting takes place – so you can maximise the results you get when the meeting happens. These are 5 “MUSTs” that every meeting organiser should consider including in...
It’s a thrilling time to be an event planner. Consumer technology is accelerating at breakneck speeds, and some of the most exciting innovations are making their way into the events space. And while some pieces of tech show promise for making events better tomorrow,...
A former military wind tunnel based in Stockholm, Sweden, the LT1 (National Aeronautical Research Institute’s Low-speed Tunnel 1) has been modified. The airflow is now redirected to let Wingsuiters fly for real in the tunnel! The flight itself take place in a...
Remote working is the way of the future. According to Forbes, approximately 50% of the US population currently work remotely (whether fully or partially). And this trend is quickly picking up speed across the globe, as workers value work-life balance – and now have...
Across every level of every organisation, meeting planning is an important skill to have. Whether you’re a newcomer who’s been tasked with organising meetings because no one else wants to do so, or if you’re a team leader who uses meetings to get your teams up-to-date...
Regardless of how successful (or not) an event is, one crucial way that you can maximise your investment is by gathering post-event feedback from participants. And the best time to do so, is immediately after your event – whether this means using a voting system to...
Meeting organisers are busy, busy people. They handle everything from setting agendas to finding ideal time slots that meet participants’ packed schedules, and much more. These days, they even need to keep participants engaged and entertained – that’s a lot on their...
Often, the difference between an excellent meeting and a mediocre one, comes down to one factor – engagement. If your meetings still adhere to an outdated structure, where information only flows in one direction – from your presenters to your participants – you could...
Meeting organisers are constantly seeking ways to improve interactions. After all, a meeting filled with interested, energised and engaged participants, generally leads to better and more productive meetings (or training sessions). But, building desirable levels of...
As an event planner, you know all about marketing your events – but what if you flipped the script, and used events as a marketing tool for your business? If you think about it, events can be fantastic marketing tools that deliver an outstanding return on investment...
If there’s one constant you can count on in events management, it’s that situations will continuously come up – usually unexpected, nightmarish situations. This is our list of 5 event nightmares you won’t want happening to you (but probably will at some point) – and...
One of the hidden secrets that successful event planners have in their back pockets, is the event debrief. Make no mistake about it, this often neglected aspect of event planning can make the difference between building progressively powerful events… and rehashing the...
At our blog, we love being positive – sharing good news, helpful tips and more. But there are times when seeing the bad side of things, can help us to improve as event planners. And we think this is one of those times. These are some of the most common “bad event...
Once upon a time, event planners had one job – to manage events. Of course, this “one job” was no walk in the park. Even years ago, event planners would be in charge of everything from venue selection to audience seating, staging, accommodation and more. But a few...
While large-scale consumer and business events may be daunting to organise, there is one aspect of planning them that’s actually pretty simple – marketing. After all, if your team is in-charge of putting together the next Consumer Electronics Show or Social...
Most event companies are lean, well-oiled machines – with every member of the team playing an important role (or often, multiple roles.) That’s why event managers know that when it comes to staffing their team, every person counts. There simply isn’t room for...
Bored of sending out the same old, “Thank you for attending our event” email? Chances are, your event attendees are tired of it too. The first step to creating an awesome post-event email is to flip the switch and stop thinking about it as a “necessary gesture...
An event planner’s job doesn’t begin and end with event planning (despite the job title suggesting so). Half of your job – and some people might say, the more important half – is marketing your event and filling up the venue. Not sure where to get started? Here...
Need a little help boosting engagement levels at your event? Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of technology to nudge a conference in the right direction – the two most popular choices being event apps and voting systems. Why choose one over the other?...
As an event planner, you may have heard of the term “hybrid events” being brought up recently. But just what is a hybrid event, and why have they started rising to prominence in recent years? What is a hybrid event? A hybrid event is an event that takes place in a...
Experienced event planners know that engaging audiences and creating incredible event experiences are the keys to any successful event. But with tight budgets and limited resources being a common factor in many events, how can you build event experiences that...
Would you be ready to climb a vertical mile in the European most beautiful canyon of Verdon Gorges? This was the challenge set by adventurers Rodolphe Cassan and Mich Kemeter. Rodolphe Cassan is a renowned Paralpinist, Climber and Wingsuiter from France. He is also an...
In the world of social media, influencers can sway the opinions of the masses – and even shape entire industries. As an event professional, you can stay ahead of the game by following some of the most influential figures in the events and conferences space....
While companies usually have a decent budget for the execution of their events, their event marketing budgets… may be tiny by comparison – which is a shame, because even the best events will be useless without audience participation.As event planners, how can we help...
Tired of traditional marketing strategies that don’t produce the results you want? Or are you looking to add even more oomph to an already successful event marketing campaign? One effective tactic you can use is to induce a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) in...
As 2019 rolls along, the number of millennials attending events is increasing by the year. Soon, this ‘young generation’ could form the majority of attendees in your events. Do you have the knowhow to capture millennials’ attention and convince them to register for...
Every few years, new trends take over the event industry – as event planners do their best to make each year’s event, better and more engaging than the last. In an industry where the core experience remains pretty much the same – events, conferences,...
The idea of “virtual events” has been around for over a decade, although back then, the thought of anyone wandering around a virtual event space sounded more like science-fiction than reality.Fast-forward to 2019 and virtual events are quickly becoming the norm –...
Tired of running the same, tired events that offer attendees more of what they’ve already experienced in previous years? There are numerous ways you can spice up your events and improve attendees’ experiences, apart from brighter lights, bigger sound and more...
As more brands strive towards a more “green” culture, businesses are looking for more ways to implement eco-friendly practices in their processes – from product sourcing and development, to the way they run events. After all, events and exhibitions have a reputation...
When it comes to analysing event metrics, there’s no such thing as “too much data”. The more data you have, the better.That’s why it’s essential for event organisers to do more than plan your event – you also need a plan for collecting data from participants....
In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) – two technologies that are set to transform the way we interact with technology and run events. But a new type of “reality” is coming over the horizon – extended reality, or...
Although audience engagement is a popular buzzword in the events industry, it’s also one of the more commonly overlooked aspects of events management. Have you been asking yourself this question before, during and after every event? “How can I increase audience...
As video streaming (and especially live streaming) technology has progressed in recent years, industry outsiders have anticipated doom and gloom for the events industry – suggesting that audiences would skip events and simply catch up with all the news online.What the...
Event concierge can be a tricky proposition to handle. Customer service is an important element in every event, but with events whose attendees number in the thousands, this can quickly become a costly and time consuming expenditure that eats into both the event...
It’s that time of the year again, where homes are decorated with Christmas trees and mistletoe, and holiday jingles fill the air. During this festive season, wouldn’t it be nice to gift your employees the opportunity to spend less time in the office, and more time...
In recent years, one of the buzzwords in business and tech has been “big data”. And for good reason. Big data is the driving force behind everything from social media to customer service platforms and more.Big data is changing the face of events too. As event...
In today’s highly connected digital world, businesses are expected to move at a rapid pace. For many companies, this means finding innovative ways to improve productivity. One of these ways, is by leveraging the power of video conferencing technology to enhance the...
An event app is a fantastic engagement tool that you can use to gamify your event with, as well as interact with audiences.But did you know that your event app can also help you to monetise your event, giving you a direct (and very visible) return on your...
Sometimes, the perfect event venue can transform a good event, into a spectacular one. But as event planners, we know that getting the “perfect” event venue isn’t always a possibility. That’s why we believe that it’s just as important to be able to dress up any...
Planning on using a chatbot to spice up your next event? Chatbots (such as the Angage Event Bot) are excellent for engaging prospects, turning them into event attendees, and keeping them engaged every step of the way. And though it’s certainly possible to have a...
In recent years, technology and the internet have made the world smaller by bringing people together in ways that seemed impossible just a decade ago. And this has been a boon for companies with open-minded mindsets – businesses that have been willing to step outside...
To make the leap from “event manager” to “event expert”, you need to do more than manage events. You need to break your events down into bite-sized pieces, study each piece, then evaluate how well your event has done – and decide how it can be improved.And the only...
For most event planners, event invitations are their primary way of inviting prospects to register for events and conferences. But what makes an event invitation effective? And how can you tweak your event invites to get more sign ups? Today’s explore some proven...
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) has seen the rise of new devices and services in recently years, especially in the space of personal assistants. While once upon a time, Siri may have been a fun but troublesome way to search for information on the...
Networking events are some of the best places to connect, build relationships, and link up with potential customers. But while the art of conversation may be easy for some, more introverted folks may be left with the short end of the stick at such events – and miss...
In today’s world of instant connections and engagement, live video content is becoming increasingly popular on both social and commercial platforms. Whether you’re new to the business of live streaming content – or if you’re simply looking for a better solution...
In the competitive events industry, event planners need to be at the top of their game to beat out the competition and be recognised as the very best.The world’s most successful event organisers develop winning mindsets and strategies, so they can deliver...
Setting up conference calls and webinars can be challenging if you don’t have personnel on your team who are knowledgeable or experienced in the organising these activities. And even for businesses that do, putting aside entire teams to manage a conference, can...
The rise of big data and AI in recent years, has led to the development of one of the most useful yet underrated solutions in the business world, chatbots. These intelligent solutions work exactly as described – they’re bots that chat with prospects, customers,...
Major conferences can be big ticket items, involving a sizeable commitment from attendees who may have to pay for fights, accommodation and other expenses – in addition to the cost of the conference tickets.And while the majority of the conference organisers are...
Are you struggling to fill seats at your events and conferences? Or do you simply want to take your already outstanding results a step further, and expand the size of your audiences? Wherever you are in the digital advertising game, these are the essentials that...
One of the best ways to measure the effectiveness of your event, is by getting real-time feedback from the people who matter most at every event – your participants. And the key to getting the most honest and accurate feedback is by asking attendees for their opinions...
When project deadlines draw near, and your team needs to hustle, there are few things more distracting than meetings. Yet, meetings are essential for making sure everyone’s on the same page and the project is moving ahead in the right direction. How can you reconcile...
As an event planner, it can be tempting to spend your limited budget on expenses that you can shout about in your event promotions – such as a recognisable speaker, a popular performer, lights and effects, more food or decorations. But if there’s one crucial item that...
There are dozens of ways that you can increase engagement levels at your events and meetings – from games, to contests, to social interactions, and more. But what’s the single, simplest solution? Ask people to vote. We’ve been involved with many events – and...
Let’s face it. Most corporate meetings are boring. That’s the way they’ve always been, and it’s a big reason why most TV shows don’t show scenes of office meetings. (Unless Superman is about to come flying in through the boardroom meeting room window.) But does do...
It’s 2018 and we’re finally a step closer to realising the world that the Jetsons promised us back in the 80s. No, we’re not talking about flying cars. But we are talking about robots that communicate intelligently with us, or more specifically, chatbots. What...
The GDPR (or General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect on 25 May 2018. And since then, companies across the globe have been adapting the way they do business. This has been especially evident in the way organisations have been marketing their products and...
It’s the digital age, and technology has influenced every aspect of our lives – from the entertainment we consume, to the smart devices that control our home’s lighting and electronics, to the way we travel from one place to another. Yet, many events are still stuck...
Good talent can be hard to come by – especially so if your business is located in a smaller city, or are in a business that requires specialised skills, knowledge, or certifications that few people possess. If you have the budget, you could repatriate your chosen...
Over the past few weeks, you may have received a flurry of emails from companies that you’ve purchased from or are subscribed to – all informing you of updates to their privacy policies. If you haven’t already heard, that’s because a European privacy regulation called...
Did you know that over 60% of B2B marketers are using webinars as part of their content marketing programs? (According to the Content Marketing Institute.) With high value products and solutions that require a more personal touch to sell, webinars are proving to be an...
Numbers don’t lie. And that’s why when it comes to trusting information, statistics are an incredibly valuable source of knowledge and feedback that you can use to improve on future events. But while most of us have heard of (and may already be tracking) key...
These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything. Your headphones, Wi-Fi, home appliances, and even vacuum cleaner are likely to have an associated app to make them perform that much better. And while some of these apps may simply replicate existing devices...
While social media’s popularity has been around for a decade, a new trend has started appearing on social media platforms. What are “stories”? Social media “stories” are snapshots that are usually deleted (by the social media platform) a day after being posted....
Corporate meetings tend to come in two flavours – effective, and ineffective. Professionals who have spent their time in both, will attest that when it comes to meetings, the length of a meeting doesn’t have any relation to its quality or effectiveness. So, while...
What separates good event planners and meeting organisers, from exceptional ones? The very best organisers always get feedback during an event/meeting, then act on it. It’s an often-overlooked part of the job, but getting feedback is crucial to improving future...
Over the past few months, the buzz in business news has been all about “workforce transformation”. But what does it mean, and why should you take note? Because if your job is organising professional events and meetings, you’ll need to know how to maximise...
While most event planners and meeting organisers enjoy their jobs – even the nitty gritty bits like planning and coordinating – if there’s one thing they commonly wish for less of, it’s “bad clients”. You know what we’re talking about. Clients that take up lots of...
In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has been in the news, and for all the right reasons. It’s fresh, exciting, and delivers an immersive experience that’s wowing user all across the globe. But tech-savvy folks will know that VR isn’t a new invention. In fact,...
Are you a newcomer to the events industry? Or a fascinated onlooker who’s looking to jump on board this exhilarating career? To excel as a professional event planner, you’re going to need a unique set of skills. And the fastest way to develop these...
Since the advent of the smartphone, technology has dramatically changed the way we’ve lived and worked. And in the past few years, it’s been radically changing the way event planners have been managing events. And this disruption, brought about by...
As event planners, we go through days that are absolutely fantastic… and have to toil through other times that leave us completely wiped out and drained of energy. So just like baths, motivation is something we need daily – to keep our spirits refreshed, and our...
Once upon a time, we lived in a world with no smartphones. This meant no distractions at events and meetings, where organisers had captive audiences. Then, smartphones became a prevalent part of our culture, and event/meeting planners began banning them –...
Tech entrepreneurs are on the cutting edge of technology, science, and some would say, fantasy. (Because of the incredible ground they’re breaking with their work.) But hustle always needs to be balanced with relaxing downtime. And what better way to spend...
As another event winds down, it’s time to get back to the office and analyse the best (and worst) parts of the event – and ask yourself that all-important question, “What was my return on investment?” After all, your event had a budget, and...
