Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Needed Partnership Shawn Anderson, divisional vice president of sales and marketing with Remington Hospitality, agrees, “There is great opportunity to collaborate with local businesses, sponsors and vendors to create mutually beneficial relationships that enhance attendees’ experiences.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Three and a half months prior to my client’s largest annual trade show, we were notified that the San Diego Convention Center would be unable to host the program due to it being used as a temporary Emergency Intake Site. The week of the conference happened to be an “off week” for the Padres. 2-day show.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience. With event technology, it is now possible to host virtual events, conferences, and trade shows, and reach a larger audience globally.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Together their event department raises millions of dollars in sponsorships and create an event that crosses generational boundaries, uses creative ideas to engage their audience, all while meeting stakeholder objectives. What are ways you ensure your sponsors are treated like partners? They also own ThinkGeek. Connect Marketplace.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Invite your audience to a conference you’re hosting. Subject line: Save the date: [Conference name] is almost here! Body: Announcing [conference name] for [year]! We’re so excited to share the good news with you: [Conference name] will be [debuting or returning] to [city, state] on [date(s)].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

An event-data scientist makes the case for moving away from self-reported post-event surveys and towards analysis of audience behaviors. Behavioral vs. Self-Reported Data Self-reported data from email surveys sent out after a session or event offers limited insight into your conference. What kind of audience do you want to attract?

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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. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. It merged technology with new ways to connect the performers to the audience. Trade Show Tips for the New Year.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

A well-crafted marketing plan for events will help you reach your target audience, generate interest in your event, and drive ticket sales. Do you want to generate leads, increase brand awareness, or educate your audience? For example, if you are hosting a trade show, you might want to set a goal of generating 100 leads.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

Deanna agrees but adds that many audiences are clamoring for the pre-pandemic events. “I planned a conference in 2020 that got canceled. This year, they’re using 75% of the agenda I made for that very same conference. I was in a role where I had a planner title, but 50% of what I did was related to trade shows.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Insights provided include: Overall meeting performance — Understand the start-to-finish trajectory of a meeting with audience composition and engagement snapshots. Program tracking — Track the popularity of sessions and content as well as which audience segments engaged with particular program elements. Exhibitors/Sponsors.

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Eventtia

MAY 20, 2022

No shows, people who are zoning in and out, and those that leave in frustration are only going to lower your ROI. And the traditional conference swag bag is a great way to do just that. It creates a connection between the audience and brands as viewers sit at home, taking it all in. Goods relevant to your audience.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Now that’s asking for engagement! Published: TableLogo_1.jpeg

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Stova

JULY 13, 2020

Data has already shown us that compared to their in-person counterparts, attendance rates at virtual conferences and trade shows have skyrocketed. But there is one aspect of meetings and events where virtual is coming out a clear winner: Data. Just think about it. In some cases, our clients have reported increases of over 400%!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. The result was a forced fit that significantly detracted from the guest experience, likely falling short of the corporate sponsor’s expectations.

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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. Top Companies and Industries Any time you plan an event like a live conference, trade show, or webinar, you always hope to attract the most lucrative companies and buyers.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

And if you already have sponsors for an upcoming event, how do you translate the placements they were expecting to an online environment? Here’s the good news: With every lost in-person opportunity for sponsor placement, there’s a new one for virtual events if you think big-picture and are willing to try some creative strategies.

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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. 4 Ways To Prove ROI to Sponsors.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Well, nowadays, 2018, we’re seeing a really extremely common trend, and I was just at a conference literally this last weekend and people were asking me this exact same question that hotels are now saying if you don’t use our hotel AV, now there will be $30,000 for hotel WIFI. Test the WIFI Before the Conference.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

This is an enthusiastic signal of the industry’s readiness to return to conferences, trade shows, and other large networking gatherings. . The SmartBadge makes attendee, sponsor, and exhibitor expectations a reality by transforming a passive accessory into an intuitive, interactive asset.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Key takeaway: Know who your audience is and what they want to see. Flexera: Offering Undeniable Value (Webinar) To convince someone to sign up for a virtual event like a webinar or panel, you must demonstrate value immediately and convince your target audience that it’s worth attending.

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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. And all the puppies were adopted by show end! Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes. Unfortunately, “back” has been the underlying theme of the recovery.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 4, 2023

According to our recent The state of in-person B2B conferences report , fitting events into an organization’s wider marketing plan is the biggest challenge for 23.8% It also helps businesses and sponsors accelerate lead-generation efforts, enabling organizations to increase brand awareness, generate buzz, and demonstrate thought leadership.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

These goals will vary depending on the type and format of the event, the target audience, and the departments and stakeholders involved. Among Fortune 500 companies, 14% reported earning $5 for every $1 spent on their trade show exhibitions.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Educating your target audience about something. There are obviously various different types of events to choose from, including but not limited to: Conferences. Trade shows and expos. You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. Increase brand awareness. Workshops/classes.

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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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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a large-scale industry conference, an exciting product launch, or a professional workshop, employees will feed off the excitement and enjoy professional development and networking opportunities. By demonstrating products and services to a captive audience, you can connect with them more personally.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

When Maritz studied when 360,000 conference-goers registered for the same 30 trade shows (i.e., 90 show instances) spanning diverse industries over three years, what emerged is how COVID remains the events industry’s biggest plot twist. That includes aligning marketing, pricing, and logistics strategies.

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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. Top Companies and Industries Any time you plan an event like a live conference, trade show, or webinar, you always hope to attract the most lucrative companies and buyers.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! We specialize in corporate meetings and trade shows, consumer brand activations, and custom fabrication.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With in-person conferences back in full force, demand for full-day online business events is down. Pro Tips For big annual trade shows and conferences, facilitate pre-event networking online. Start by creating an online community exclusively for conference registrants. But interest in shorter gatherings is strong.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 27, 2022

Looking back on my career, one of the things that I’ve always been so passionate about is understanding my audience and what matters to them,” Magyar said. I turned one car show into two the next year, into four the next year, into 10 the following year. And so I became a trade-show producer. I was so lucky.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For instance, could you give a one-of-a-kind travel experience to your audience without them leaving their seats? Watch our webinar on how to maximize audience engagement if you want your next event to be truly memorable. Don’t forget that your audience should want to play the game (and feel forced into it).

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

This year will be marked by learning through trial and error, the speakers told the audience at a breakout session at the JW Marriott in Nashville at CEMA Summit ‘22, held July 31–Aug. conferences, trade shows, road shows, customer groups). Greater experimentation.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In certain cases, a company can hold a corporate event for both internal and external audiences or even the public. For example, a music festival fully sponsored by a brand is an external corporate event. Corporate conferences often involve sponsors. Types and Examples of Virtual Corporate Events.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

They chose the gaming environment to first create interaction with their core audience (students) and immerse future and current students in campus life and for them to engage with each other. Gamifying a conference – ShipCon case study. According to Anne, ‘Taking a conference online brings its own challenges (e.g.,

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Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

These are just two examples of artificial intelligence at work in trade shows and conferences. Take these examples below: Create copy fast: A recent experiment by Skift found that ChatGPT is good at generating accurate, straightforward promotional copy and surveys for attendees and sponsors.

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