Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Examples include wearable tech capable of capturing real-time data that promises to revolutionize how organizers gather insights into attendee behavior, software solutions that automate various aspects of event planning and thus increase planner efficiency, and a service that offers web-based augmented reality activations.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Why Event Technology Matters.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. What is a Hybrid Event?

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Even still, our survey found that 68% of event organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next onsite event. PCMA research uncovered similar findings: One of two event planners planned hybrid events so attendees could attend according to their preferences. Events have never been more critical.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Since she’s got such a wide range of knowledge, Karmen thought it would be a great idea to pick her brain about the best event planning tips for 2022. They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners.

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Health and wellness at events is a leading industry trend, one that’s leaving attendees feeling less stressed, better rested, and more fully considered. In other words, while health and wellness have been buzzwords for several years, planners are finding even deeper ways to weave both into all facets moving forward.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

With soaring airfares and flight cancellations, attendees need persuasive reasons to leave home and meet in person. What’s more, virtual presents a price-friendly alternative for events where education is the goal. Attendees today want inspiring in-person experiences that make their trip worthwhile.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Even so, that doesn’t mean that new apps that are helpful and engaging serve no purpose — quite the opposite. Contrary to popular belief, event attendees are big fans of specialized mobile event apps. If you want to learn more about event apps, you’ve come to the right place. Moreover, 56.1%

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Event Apps Attendee Networking Events 59

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With the rise of virtual conferences and the influx of in-person events, one thing is sure: growth and scalability will rely on event sponsors. . However, sponsorship remains one of the biggest challenges for the most seasoned event organizers. Event sponsorships can include in-kind contributions (e.g.,

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. Read Winchel’s account of the experience, Learning Firsthand How to Make Events Accessible.). Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6%

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

To inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders, we’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics. More than 25% of in-person and hybrid events are paid vs. only 10% of virtual events. 655 is the average ticket price for paid events.

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. Send event reminders. .

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Virtual Events Social Media Registration Attendee 148

Bizzaboo

JULY 18, 2022

From up-and-coming talent to established voices, these event influencers have emerged as the Top Event Experience Leaders of 2022 based on your votes. Whether their title is event professional, event marketer, or event influencer, these leaders are redefining the events industry from top to bottom.

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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. Send event reminders.

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Virtual Events Social Media Registration Attendee 78

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g.

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Creative Group Inc

MAY 2, 2023

Pent-up demand for in-person events and price hikes across the industry have created the perfect storm for meeting and event planners. The costs of holding live events have certainly increased , but most planners find that their budgets just aren’t budging. from January 2022 to January 2023.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

While it is exciting to resume in-person meetings, virtual and hybrid events remain critical. According to the Skift Meetings 2022 State of Business Events , 64 percent of event professionals offer a virtual component for their major events. However, online events can present challenges.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In late September, nearly half of the planners who responded to our COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey said they were planning a hybrid event in the first quarter of 2022. I think the in-person and virtual attendees felt like they were all together.”. Four Features. It wasn’t like they were completely separate.”.

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