Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

If event marketers want their message to resonate with attendees, they must speak the language of event goers — not the other way around. Jargon is pervasive in marketing — and event marketing is no exception. Make no mistake, audiences are feeling overwhelmingly positive about our industry.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 7, 2023

We use generative tools to supplement our existing audience research, transcribe interview recordings, and even produce a unique and evocative image of the person we’re hoping to attract with our campaign.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Of course, not everyone in a given age range will react identically to an event marketing message. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. Of course, their marketing preferences are different.” And in fact, I would project that B2B is dead.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

While tried-and-true digital media strategies such as paid search and social media are still vital to the success of a marketing campaign, these platforms are most effective when targeting audiences who already are somewhat familiar with the brand or event. These channels might not be cost-effective for a smaller audience.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. How can you market to Gen Z? What events do they enjoy?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

If you have a staff member who knows how to coordinate multiple stallholders and the audience, that can help with compliance and safety. Experienced trade show staff are an investment, but they can be well worth it considering all the benefits they can bring to your event, and the fact they can help to drive future growth.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. In this rapidly evolving market, Bizzabo gives event organizers the ability to pivot easily, allowing them to focus on creating experiences, not event formats.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you haven’t added influencer marketing — a collaboration between popular social-media users and brands to promote brands’ products or services — into your event marketing mix yet, consider these five reasons to do so. Influencer marketing enables you to: Reach younger audiences.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 18, 2024

A slow and steady strategy — with long-term goals and omni-channel tactics — will help win the race to attract audiences for your events. Historically, event marketers have focused narrowly — and often, exclusively — on the present show cycle. Event marketers cannot live on email alone.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Top-level corporate event planning requires a certain skill set to pull off. You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. You also need to do enterprise event marketing and take your management, analytics, and execution to a higher level. Secure Your Sponsors through Marketing. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. But don’t innovate just for the sake of audience engagement. Give Your Meeting Audience a Pleasant Surprise. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. In this rapidly evolving market, Bizzabo gives event organizers the ability to pivot easily, allowing them to focus on creating experiences, not event formats.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if we see low registration numbers among event alumni, we may deploy targeted communications highlighting how the event has been enhanced from previous years, including new features, planned product launches, and first-time speakers. Or experimenting with SMS (texting) as a means of promoting a one-day flash sale.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Event engagement, also known as audience engagement, refers to an event’s ability to hold the attention of its audience as well as promote full participation from event attendees. Engaging events are captivating and compelling; they capture the attention of their audience from the start and hold on tight.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Whether your event has 50 or 5,000 attendees, we have three solid ways to engage your audience to ensure your guests have an unforgettable experience. According to a survey conducted by Hubspot and Constant Contact, 40% of non-profits, B2B, and B2C companies who responded noted using social media as a form of event marketing.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2018

Many brands and events use influencer marketing that are looking to become more well known or position themselves with a certain audience. Influencers have a strong understanding of their audience. They can help brands and events alike launch their businesses to new heights. snöball event influencer marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

During the pandemic, event marketers with a growth mindset experimented with new ways to serve their audiences, collaborated with their remote teammates, and generated revenue for their organizations. Get to really know your audience. And best yet, you’ll have great new insights to apply to your next marketing campaign.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In today’s challenging economic environment, events teams must be laser-focused on maximizing event sponsorship ROI. Event Organizer State of in-person B2B conferences survey In this piece, we examine the benefits of event sponsorship , how to increase sponsorship revenue, and some helpful event sponsorship ROI scenarios.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2024

Providing docent-led tours of the exhibit hall for niche audiences at an event is one way to provide a more customized event experience for the group. Most event organizers, however, aren’t doing enough to cater to individuals or smaller interest groups that make up larger events. Plan with purpose.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 21, 2023

After overhauling their event strategies to navigate the pandemic rapidly, event professionals are more or less returning to normal. According to a new report from Bizzabo, The state of in-person B2B conferences , 52.1% of event organizers reported increased attendance at their events over the past year.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2023

Create a Community There are many ways to leverage membership community values to attract audiences to our events. Here are six: Facilitate connections that extend beyond the event — before and after. Include names and pictures of event hosts or executive committee members on your website and in your marketing materials.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

Social-media users expect to be entertained, so you can lean into that by speaking to your audience on a human level, using memes, like the International Builders Show did. View this post on Instagram A post shared by #AAPEX23 (@aapexshow) 7. Make it a meme.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4% Their unrivaled marketplace in B2B travel provides exceptional choice, value, and experiences.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

In the current event landscape, the key to reaching — or exceeding — international attendance goals is developing relationships that last. The pandemic slump is a thing of the past, even when it comes to international audiences. Many events are seeing equal — or, in some cases, greater — international numbers than 2019.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

Running out of trade show ideas for improving your B2B events? Of course, your event has to run smoothly so as not to distract attendees from why they are in the trade show in the first place. This guide lists two of the most common marketing tools and how to work with event marketing software.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% Read “ How to Set Event Planning Goals To Achieve Success.”

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And that’s what makes social proof such an effective tool for marketers, including event marketers. Industry luminaries are often thought of when creating speaker lineups and influencer marketing.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Social media has long been an important part of event marketing and promotion. Facebook can be used to promote all kinds of events — from conferences and conventions to birthday parties and retirement celebrations. Optimize your event page to reach the largest audience. Ensure event success from the start.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Each edition of the largest industry event in the Western Hemisphere, which brings together 23,000 participants from all segments of the grain-based foods industry, reflects the most current trends, highlights the latest innovations, attracts the hottest celebrity chefs, and features new competitions, education sessions, and demo areas.

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Retail Public Relations 98

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s not enough to simply convert physical content into a virtual event or vice versa; organizers must have a deep understanding of their audience to know which content is right for physical or digital, who wants it, and when. Read a Convene article looking at event swag through the lens of sustainability. On the Web.

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Logistics Sustainability Events Public Relations 105

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

And, a majority of marketers agree. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, and 80% of marketers believe events and event marketing are critical to their company’s success. Prioritize Personalization in Email and Event Marketing. I’m glad you asked.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 30, 2022

In the future its more likely that audiences will look to an organization’s stance on issues — LGTBQ+ rights for example — before deciding whether to attend an event. We conducted industry research to track attendee sentiment around when people would feel comfortable returning to events. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes.

Public Relations 52

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

In a post-pandemic, in-person-first world, ticketing is vital for getting participants onboarded to your full event experience. Luckily, according to Bizzabo’s The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 61.7% of event organizers have seen growth in registration. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Northwest Event Show 2024 April 3-4, 2024 Seattle, WA + Virtual From Seattle to San Francisco, Vancouver to Boise, and beyond, the Pacific Northwest boasts remarkable destinations, venues, and suppliers that captivate audiences from all corners. Hear from brand-side event marketers leading the ultimate three-day conversation.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 21, 2024

As a market research company focused on exhibits and events, EVOLIO Marketing conducts hundreds of surveys a year for various clients, industries, exhibitors, show organizers, corporate events, and more, enabling the company to create benchmarks. So that’s a really big piece of the transparency. It was great.’

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Sponsors Trade Show Events Prospect 59

Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In this guest post, Bonfire CMO Kevin Penney draws on his experience in the world of custom apparel to lay out proven strategies for effective event merchandising. Whatever sort of events you host, maximizing revenue is likely one of your biggest objectives. B2B events spend 43% of their budgets on marketing and promotion.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Start early: Amplify in-person with virtual networking events. With in-person conferences back in full force, demand for full-day online business events is down. The virtual event market is expected to grow more than 20% annually, reaching $617 billion by 2030. Enhance your events with a “networking first” mindset.

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