MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning. Tarnow’s final thought for planners: “There is no such thing as a self-made person.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 24, 2023

Looking ahead to the dynamic landscape of 2024, event marketing stands as an essential pillar for event organizers seeking genuine connections with their audiences. Whether you’re planning a local gathering or an international conference, the art of event marketing can give your brand the competitive edge it needs.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2018

Creating event marketing plan can often be an overwhelming experience. What marketing tactics still work and what do we need to change to keep our strategies effective? How can we sell event marketing to management? And most importantly: how can I get my marketing to work without breaking my budget?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? Apply to have your event featured !

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. With everyone rushing to upload their own talking heads and animated content, is there still a place where you can share your video content and get it seen in this saturated market? Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today's event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. In the events industry , it’s all about doing more with less and creating jaw-dropping experiences regardless of the resources you’re working with.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today’s event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. In the events industry , it’s all about doing more with less and creating jaw-dropping experiences regardless of the resources you’re working with.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“What that means from my point of view is having the right level of partnerships with your suppliers to make sure you’re able to provide the right conditions for an event that complies to the needs of the client, I think that’s critical. Tejado said meeting planners are keen on embracing new tech. Partnerships are critical.”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Instead, event marketers should explore the middle ground between such categories, blurring the lines between the face-to-face and digital world. What Are Asynchronous Hybrid Events?

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 24, 2023

As event marketers, it’s important to understand when to use abstract and concrete language to tell your story. Wharton School marketing professor and author Jonah Berger writes that there are three ways to apply the idea of linguistic concreteness (see On the Web below).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

Event marketers are ramping up in-person events with a fresh perspective provided by two years of virtual meetings and the proliferation of tech specifically focused on video conferencing. Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 25, 2024

As event planners, staying ahead of the game means being knowledgeable about the latest travel and accommodation trends and incorporating them into your planning strategies. In this article, we will explore some of the latest travel and accommodation trends that every event planner should consider when organizing their next event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Two forces driving innovation are (1) the demand for something new and interesting, and (2) the shift from tech designed for the event organizer to tech designed for the audience experience. And it’s changing the expectations that people have for the events and experiences they attend.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 28, 2023

Regardless of whether you’re planning a dazzling conference, a mind-blowing trade show, or an interactive webinar, success starts with effective event marketing. But how do you market your event effectively? Well, that depends on the event marketing tools you use.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help. Discover exciting fundraising event ideas that bring in big bucks!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

The emphasis was on real-world solutions through Cvent’s Attendee Hub that enables digital engagement before, during and after the in-person live event and integrates the content for virtual and post-event audiences. Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

And you can’t host your event and community in the same place, either. That’s why it’s usually better to opt for an event marketing technology platform to do your promotions, community, and events in one place. What makes your event unique? Why does your audience want to attend this event?

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. It’s no wonder why 87.8%

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Event Planning Automation Social Media Panel 177

Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages. Of course, not everyone in a given age range will react identically to an event marketing message.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

With the emergence of new technologies and changing societal norms, organizations need to stay ahead of the curve and plan innovative corporate events that meet the evolving needs of participants. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A new study by Freeman illustrates the dramatic role event data is playing in helping event professionals deliver bigger and better meetings. Additionally, the study found: 88 percent of companies surveyed use event data to inform other marketing strategies and decision-making. Increasing Data Budgets. Data in Action.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is a crucial aspect of event management, as it not only helps to create a lasting impression, but also builds credibility, enhances recognition, and creates a sense of anticipation among attendees. Event branding also helps to convey the event’s purpose, message, and values, making it easier to communicate with stakeholders.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the last two years, event platform companies Bizzabo and Hubilo each laid off double-digit percentages of staff. Where Does Event Tech Consolidation Leave Virtual Experience Planners? Don’t make it complex; the simpler the better for attendees and organizers,” she said. she asked rhetorically.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Trends Virtual Events Platform Vendor 313

Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2018

As an event planner, the last thing you want your attendees to feel is that your event could have been held in any city in the world, and they wouldn’t have noticed any difference. Adding local flavor to an event helps to create an experience that sets it apart from any other your event goers have been to.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

If you’re looking for the most comprehensive list of event marketing, event management, and event planning statistics, you’ve come to the right place. The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the events industry to pause and pivot, but remarkable change and innovation came along with that.

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Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, event attendees are big fans of specialized mobile event apps. As apps become even more integral to the modern enterprise, it is no surprise that they power an increasing number of events. of attendees say an in-person B2B conference mobile app can make or break their event experience.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

An event isn’t just a one-time thing that begins when the spotlight shines and ends when attendees return home. Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

The event industry is propelled by continuously evolving event technology and increasingly demanding and specific attendee expectations. The Push for a Consolidated Event Tech Stack The drive toward tech consolidation is clear, as event organizers seek streamlined solutions that seamlessly handle virtual and in-person formats.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Thanks to this knack for adaptability, a surge in virtual events completely shifted the paradigm, and audiences were introduced to brand new ways to connect and experience the world. Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. But the virtual attendees?

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