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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. 3 Considerations. On the Web.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Event branding is crucial in creating a distinctive and impactful identity for conferences and corporate events, including creating a theme or idea that matches the event’s goal, principles, and target audience. Event branding creates a unique and memorable conference or corporate event identity.

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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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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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OCTOBER 9, 2023

This creates a picture of what numbers could look like during each of the final weeks of a campaign, helping to set realistic targets — and align paid media budgets accordingly. We also consider other factors that influence attendance decisions, like changes in event pricing, timing, destination location, and the competitive landscape.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Where advertising works to get your brand known, public relations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. PR professionals generate favorable publicity by managing brand communications and nurturing media relationships. PR is a vital part of event promotion. Think local.

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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.

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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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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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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations. August Jackson Chicago, IL August Jackson is a U.S.-based

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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

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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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APRIL 6, 2022

In general, find creative, innovative ways to help your exhibitors stay connected to your event while overcoming the new set of challenges they might be facing in the current reality. In addition to telling the story on your own channels, work with trusted media partners to broaden your reach. Don’t underestimate the power of FOMO.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

Have you made resolutions for your 2023 event planning? With the return of in-person trade shows and conferences, event marketers got back to doing what they love — bringing people together for inspiring, educational, and productive experiences. We are marketing to people. Do they long to be a part of a community?

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 98

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Throughout the disruptions brought on by COVID-19, event marketers have not only persevered but learned some important lessons along the way. But did we really listen to our audiences? An event’s loyal attendees — and the authentic enthusiasm they provide — cultivate trust in prospects.

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MARCH 16, 2022

A quality website that provides your audience with key attributes that bring them back often will serve another function: marketing your events. The last two decades have seen the rise of mobile devices, app stores, and social media. Your website is more than a pile of documents. standards for web accessibility.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

With that in mind, we are dedicating the upcoming edition of Convene fully — our first single-topic issue — to the climate crisis, and what the business events industry is doing to address this global challenge. By shifting our focus from short- to long-term, event marketers can do more than react to change.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Event marketers looking to grow their databases, build awareness, keep audiences engaged, and ultimately increase attendance should consider the following top-of-funnel ideas for creating and optimizing content. Repurpose Event Content. These tidbits can be turned into quote graphics or infographics for social media.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Prospective attendees are more likely to identify with an event if they see other participants who look like them in attendance or on the speaker roster. Consider using images in order to: Demonstrate Diversity and Inclusion.

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