Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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Stova

JULY 26, 2023

Attracting attendees to in-person events is becoming increasingly challenging in today's landscape. Lower attendance is reported for major trade shows, while virtual options gain traction due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and remote work preferences.

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Trade shows are good for business. By attracting participants who are interested in your product, trade shows pull in naturally vetted target audiences and create a productive selling environment. Can organizations risk lowered attendance, booth traffic, and sponsorship interest? Contact Us.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Will brought up the fact that Rachel Wimberly wrote an article for Trade Show News Network, titled ‘ Please Stop Asking if Attendance ‘Was Down’ at Shows Running Right Now ‘ He was curious to learn what his co-hosts had to say about that. Identify What Your Sponsors Want.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Read More : Tech Tips From the Top: Breaking Barriers and Defining Hybrid.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Event mobile apps can increase the level of engagement and interactivity among attendees while creating an immersive experience. Finally, using technology to collect and analyze event data can provide valuable insights into attendees, such as demographics, behavior, and interests.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Most of our larger events have gone to face-to-face, especially when there’s that B2B trade show component. Ultimately, finding out what the attendees want is the bottom line for meeting organizers. With the needs of audience members in-flux, meeting organizers are looking at new ways to surprise and delight attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies.

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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. With the rise of digitalization, event organizers now have to focus on creating a strong online presence that aligns with their brand.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. Attracting sponsors is more critical than ever. What’s more, today’s attendees have high expectations. Encourage partners to sponsor paperless solutions instead.

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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. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It begins, as always, by understanding the outcomes an organization seeks for its events and setting key performance indicators around them. How many attendees convert to membership, or subscribe to programs, during the event? For example, a trade show can measure the quality of the buying audience over quantity.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Christian Savelli Hospitality industry watcher Chris Meyer, who recently returned from SISO CEO Summit Conference in Las Vegas, agreed that conference organizer executives who attended were largely upbeat even though they are looking at the same recession indicators—an inverted Treasury yield curve, shrinking manufacturing and buying power. “It

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 27, 2022

At the Montreal Convention Center, field tests of biometric equipment are capturing levels of participants’ engagement and excitement by monitoring their brain and heart activity as they move around a show. As meetings and trade shows make their in-person comeback, one big issue is around engagement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. If I can create a memory, I can get more attendees excited about attending future events. The proposal has not delivered any creative new ideas, no understanding of the scope of attendees and no feel for the program.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Go simulive and stream pre-recorded sessions as though they were happening live, while speakers connect simultaneously with attendees in chat.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?”

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s a core tenet in the event organizer’s playbook: The better you understand your attendees, the better you can cater to them and the better your chances of having them return to your conference year after year. Ever notice how your most disgruntled attendees are often the most vocal?) And how engaged are they with the agenda.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To ensure a consistent and evolving impact for your company and attendees, we recommend developing a three-year event strategy. Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

Approximately 2,000 attendees, including 800 hosted buyers, gathered at The Venetian in Las Vegas for Connect Spring Marketplace from April 2 to 4. took advantage of the buzz, sponsoring a pickleball court on the Connect Spring Marketplace show floor. Attendees could have their photo taken and launch it off to social media.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In its place, the digital revolution is ushering in a new age where event technology is at the forefront of enhancing attendee experiences and refining the lead capture and retrieval process for businesses of all sizes. Business card collection — including using a fishbowl to collect business cards — is a common sight at trade shows.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You’ll also get five proven best practices to help attendees build meaningful connections in 2024 and beyond. Attendees gathered to make connections and gain insights from knowledgeable speakers. “You Attendees are craving more opportunities to network. Notice what attendees like to discuss. Not as easy as you think.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

EVA’s AI-powered platform provides powerful data insights that business event organizers can use for planning or reporting. EVA tackles that tough part, turning data into dashboards and giving business event organizers the benefit of being able to quickly and easily understand how their meeting is performing. Exhibitors/Sponsors.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details. event organizers are planning to maintain or increase the number of events they put on in 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2023

The 22nd edition of ECEF, organized by Lippman Connects President Sam Lippman, was held this year on May 31 at Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. A signature feature of the one-day event is Lippman’s rapid-fire “5 Data Points in 5 Minutes,” research-backed insights about the current state and future direction of conventions and trade shows.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, if you are hosting a trade show, you might want to set a goal of generating 100 leads. What value will attendees get from attending? Not being able to communicate the value proposition through your marketing efforts is a sign that the event content must be better organized and articulated.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details. event organizers are planning to maintain or increase the number of events they put on in 2024.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Building on our range of onsite solutions for registration, check-in, and lead retrieval, Bizzabo’s SmartBadge — part of the Klik Experiential suite of solutions — empowers Event Experience Leaders to deliver enhanced experiences for attendees and exhibitors while capturing insightful behavioral data. Onsite check-in should be painless. .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals. We break down the basics to show you how event creative unlocks those magic moments that attendees can’t stop talking about. Trade show displays.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. By following these steps, you’ll be able to consistently organize a successful event and attract more attendees in no time.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether you’re hosting an in-person webinar, a trade show, or an internal meet-up, an event debrief must be a vital part of your event strategy. That way, during the debrief meeting, your team can explore event KPIs like attendee check-ins, surveys, and session analytics. But it’s not impossible.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. 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. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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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. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Fortunately, trade shows and conferences are largely back after the devastating pandemic that forced countless cancellations over the past couple of years. Attendees’ priorities are shifting. To delight attendees, you must know what makes them tick. What should organizers be doing now? Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

Attendees at PCMA EduCon 2023 this month in Montréal can look forward to trying out the PCMA Wellbeing Challenge firsthand, and this fall, the PCMA Foundation will reprise its Chapter Challenge with Heka Health. Heka Health’s gamified programs can also drive experiential marketing sponsorships and fundraising opportunities for organizations.

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