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Sponsor amplification that survives the renewal call, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
5
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Sponsor amplification that survives the renewal call

Sponsor packages promise amplification. Per-partner tracked links turn that promise…

One conference, four systems — what small teams lose in the handoffs, Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

One conference, four systems — what small teams lose in the handoffs

Abstracts here, schedule in Excel, app there , what patchwork costs small teams.

When marketing owned the event website but program owned the truth, Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

When marketing owned the event website but program owned the truth

Marketing built the SKO site; program changed the agenda 14 times. Sound familiar?

Migrating off a legacy abstract system without losing your volunteer committee — Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

Migrating off a legacy abstract system without losing your volunteer committee

How to migrate abstract systems without losing volunteer committee trust.

The credit hour nobody tracked until audit week — Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

The credit hour nobody tracked until audit week

ACCME credit rules live in spreadsheets until audit week — then the gaps show up fast.

Your speakers aren't ignoring promotion — they're ignoring assets built for the event, not for them, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
9
min read

Your speakers aren't ignoring promotion — they're ignoring assets built for the event, not for them

Speakers skip promo when assets sell the show, not their talk. Build speaker-first…

Speaker advocacy for events: your highest-trust channel (when you design for friction, not guilt), Sessionboard blog
Marketing
5
min read

Speaker advocacy for events: your highest-trust channel (when you design for friction, not guilt)

Grow registration by activating speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees ,…

The future of abstract management — AI pre-screening vs committee judgment, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
3
min read

The future of abstract management — AI pre-screening vs committee judgment

AI triage for abstracts , not replacing committees, saving volunteer hours.

The content layer registration vendors don't want to talk about, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
3
min read

The content layer registration vendors don't want to talk about

Registration won the RFP. Abstracts, speakers, and schedule truth still need an owner.

Conference abstract vs. full paper — what program teams actually need, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
3
min read

Conference abstract vs. full paper — what program teams actually need

Abstract for selection; full paper for proceedings , what to collect when.

FAQ: Managing CME and credit deadlines across a multi-track program, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
3
min read

FAQ: Managing CME and credit deadlines across a multi-track program

Structured FAQ , CME credit deadlines, multi-track ownership, and when to tag sessions.

When you need a program layer, not another event management suite, Sessionboard blog
Marketing
3
min read

When you need a program layer, not another event management suite

All-in-one EMS vs program layer , when specialist depth beats suite bundling.

sessionboard enterprise content marketing platform webinar
Announcements
3
min read

Sessionboard Launches the Industry's First Enterprise Content Marketing Platform, Connecting the Entire Event Content Lifecycle

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Announcements
1
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AI-Powered Content Management in Action

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Webinars
1
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The Future of Abstract Management (Is Here)

Webinars
45
min read

How Event Content Drives Millions In Pipeline with Bryan Funk

Learn the mindsets and tactics event marketing teams can utilize to drive qualified pipeline.

Webinars
60
min read

Master The Call For Papers with Rachel Cohen and Stephanie Wells

Learn how an effective call for papers can drive your event content strategy.

Webinars
50
min read

The Essential Guide To Speaker Training with Bryan Funk

Learn 12 proven tactics that enhance session content.

Webinars
60
min read

A Masterclass In Post-Event Content Syndication with We Are For Good

Learn the world class strategies the We Are For Good team use to syndicate event content into 365 marketing content.

Webinars
55
min read

The Art & Science of Event Design: How Event Content Informs Production with Cara Stahl and Audrey Buchanan

Learn how creative, content, and production teams collaborate to create event magic.

Webinars
30
min read

The Agenda Is The Manifesto with Jody Tropeano

Learn how HLTH builds an innovative, bold, and groundbreaking event program.

Webinars
45
min read

The Art of Speaking Less: Deliver More Value in Less Time with Rachel Morrissey

Learn how Money20/20 limits stage time to maximize content quality.

AI Evaluations: The First AI Powered Tool To Automate The Session Submission Review Process
Webinars
min read

Introducing: AI Powered Evaluators. The Future of Speaker Evaluation and Session Selection.

Webinars
45
min read

A MarketingOps Perspective: How Speakers Drive Event Impact

Learn how marketing operations can help your event team create more value from your speakers and increase event ROI.

Webinars
50
min read

The Hidden Art of Learning Design: Building for Trust and Open-Minded Exchange

Learn the six-step framework for crafting content that fosters engagement and learning.

Webinars
50
min read

When Speakers Collide at Dublin Tech Summit

Learn how the program team at Dublin Tech Summit curates speaker experiences that drive event ROI.

Webinars
60
min read

Open Discussion: Call For Papers Strategy

26 event content professionals came together to discuss challenges and share solutions for their call for papers strategies.

Webinars
45
min read

A Masterclass In Outbound For Events with Amelia Ibarra

Learn how curating the best session content starts with treating your speaker outreach like a sales strategy.

60
min read

Event Tech Trends That Will Define 2025 with Brandon Wernli

Learn about the key innovations and challenges that shaped 2024 and the trends that will define 2025.

40
min read

Why Are Event Speakers A Marketing Content Goldmine with Neil Patel

Learn why event speakers are the missing link in your marketing strategy with SEO and digital content expert, Neil Patel.

55
min read

Starting From Square One with Hugh Forrest at SXSW

Learn about SXSW's evolving content strategy from President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest

60
min read

Event Content Strategies For Engaging Audiences Year-Round with Emilie Lewis

Learn how to leverage event and session content beyond the event in your overall 365 marketing strategy.

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