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. We need to make sure they understand and get value from our events because if they don’t come back, our exhibitors and sponsors won’t come back.”

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Stova

JULY 26, 2023

As a result, sponsors and exhibitors are reevaluating their participation, seeking higher returns on investment and greater visibility. Our latest eBook, "Building Sponsor-Worthy Event Experiences," addresses this new reality in the meetings and events industry.

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Techsytalk

JANUARY 23, 2017

Sponsors are bombarded with dozens of request letters hardly different from your own. Here are six secrets to up your prospects of securing sponsorship and cultivating a long-term relationship with event sponsors. Check Sponsor Guidelines, if Applicable. Some companies, for example, only sponsor during certain times of the year.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking. They also automate and speed up the event management process before, during, and after the event. . MEASURING AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT. It’s a powerful tool – let’s make the best of it!

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Based on the purpose of the event, you might be able to decide on the type of event you are going to organize, but it will especially help in dictating the objectives of the event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

IMEX Group worked with pc/nametag to manage registration for the 12,000 attendees who descended on Las Vegas for IMEX America in October. Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What makes a hybrid event synchronous is that both hybrid audiences experience the same event, at the same time. But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Why asynchronous events? Each gets full, undivided attention.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. If you look at the event marketing stats , organizations are investing more so than ever on these platforms. But the explosion of options has given rise to a new challenge: Which event management software is the best for your organization?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Get data insights into their target audience. Data helps event marketers: Understand their target audience better. Increase their conversion rate.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Event technology provides a plethora of advantages and opportunities to event organizers, who seek to create memorable and engaging events. Moreover, it allows event organizers to collect real-time data and feedback from attendees, enabling them to make informed decisions for future events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Survey Your Audience To Get Post-Event Feedback. Post-Event Debrief Questions For Sponsors.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 16, 2022

Yet, it’s no secret that attracting new sponsors for virtual events can be easier said than done. Proving a virtual event’s value to potential sponsors can be easier said than done, and making the right impression to prospective new sponsors for your event is crucial (and challenging).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The challenge is designing events that speak to the needs of an audience that changed over the last three years. When considering audiences who historically couldn’t physically or financially attend, the idea of a hybrid event comes into play again. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 28, 2023

A website is the most significant platform for any organization to showcase its events and communicate with its audience. A stagnant and outdated website will not only deter the audience but also fail to communicate the latest developments and important information about the event.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Yet, soon enough event organizers have understood the unique benefits of virtual events, especially their versatility in attracting attendees from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations, travel, and accommodation costs. Meaning, you’ll have better chances of securing good sponsors.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When executed correctly, event branding can help to establish a powerful connection between your brand and your target audience, building credibility and increasing brand recognition. Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Mine is: that’s what I always try to do rather than give money as a sponsor,” says Will. On the flip side, Deanna has worked for organizations that always paid to be a sponsor.

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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. Our experience to this point has been great, both from a product execution perspective, but also an account management one. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” Another client said, “Ticket sales used to cover the venue and speakers, but the profit came from sponsors.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But money saved also means ROI lost: the champion of March 2020 does not deliver on audience engagement and valuable data insights – and these are essential for an event’s success. Enhanced virtual audience engagement. Virtual audience engagement remains one of the biggest pain points of event planners.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But they require a few tweaks to ensure your audience feels like they’re part of the event – even if they’re sitting at home on their couch. Here’s a recap of all the best practices we’ve learned in the last two years as an event management company. Make Your Online Audience Feel Seen.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Companies may choose this type of sponsorship to increase brand awareness, reach a specific target audience, or enhance their reputation through association with the event. In-kind sponsorships can help companies showcase their products or services and build relationships with event organizers and attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

By including your audience in your marketing efforts, your brand will connect with them in a much more effective way. Create a memorable hashtag and give your audience a chance to participate in an activity they will want to share on their profiles (ie. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. social media wall).

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning? It’s embracing adaptability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2024

Not only is the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates a handy tool for comparing exhibitor costs in one city vs. another, it offers other helpful insights for event organizers. Exhibitors and sponsors want: Pricing Integrity — The ability to access inventory and pricing.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

of organizers say they struggle to prove in-person conference ROI to key stakeholders. of event organizers anticipate their ROI to either remain stagnant or decline this year , according to a 2023 survey by Knowland, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions that can reverse this trend. Notably, 50.5%

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Ask it to make the event more sustainable, design a networking event for people who are not outgoing, incorporate a sponsor in a meaningful way or mark up a contract as if it were a lawyer. How can you refine the question to get what you really need? Ask for suggestions about how to work better with a partner based on their LinkedIn profile.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Its full suite of event management tools includes event registration and check-in, advanced analytics, mobile event apps, customizable branding and design, engagement and networking tools and more. Use that to retain your audience, and hopefully, bring your audience back next year.” They simply can’t provide the same experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Pharma event management is no joke, though. Follow these ten tips to master pharma event management and boost your brand. Invest in Proper Project Management Organization is the key to successful pharma event management. Set up a project management solution or spreadsheet to assign deadlines and tasks to your team.

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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 markers like these give you a better understanding of your audience, allowing you to develop cohorts of attendee types. What kind of audience do you want to attract?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Innovative organizers also continue to leverage push notifications post-registration to upsell add-on activities or additional sessions, promote sponsors, or generate buzz in the lead-up to the event by offering sneak peeks of the content or encouraging social media posts from attendees. . Post-Event Surveys.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Yet in an era of tightening budgets, securing sponsors is harder than ever. 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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Bizzaboo

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you planning an event and need sponsors to support your vision? But how do you effectively approach potential sponsors and get them to respond positively to your sponsorship request letter? In this article, we’ll guide you through emailing potential event sponsors and provide a sponsorship email template too.

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