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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses.

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Planning Disruption-Proof Events In Times Of Uncertainty

Endless Events

They give us concrete advice on building out backup plans and communicating with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. How do you provide value when only 25% of registered attendees show up at your in-person event? “Tell your attendees what your plan B is. ” Public Relations For Disruption-Proof Events.

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START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

The MICE Blog

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. Afterwards I spoke with Jan Bohe, Managing Director Communications and Chiara Britschgi, Head of Public Relations from START Global and here I share the insights with you. Gallen There are about 1,500 rooms in the city of St.

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How to Use Social Proof to Market Your Event

Convene by PCMA

The National Restaurant Association Show used industry professionals and past attendees to market the 2020 show. Here are six ways to leverage this tried-and-true concept to convert attendee prospects: Bring in the experts (and celebrities). Showcase past attendees. Make it certifiable.

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11 Actionable Virtual Event Marketing Ideas

Endless Events

We’ve discussed attendee engagement , sponsorships , mistakes – just to name a few. And not just directed at attendees, but coming from your side too! Just having the page alone provides you with a place to share the latest news, sneak peeks, and valuable information with your attendees.

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Registration Is Down and It’s Almost Show Time?

Convene by PCMA

With more attendees registering later for events, the two-month period right before the event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes New, yet-to-be published proprietary research from Freeman shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time.

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5 Tips for Selling Your Event’s Host Destination

Convene by PCMA

Promoting a destination is about more than just encouraging attendees to enjoy the city when they aren’t in sessions — it’s also about the prospect of bringing its flavor into an event with local speakers, entertainment, food trucks, and other experiences. The C2C program also can help facilitate finding local industry expert speakers.

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