Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Plus visitors and speakers want a different way to engage with the event.”. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways. to 12:30 p.m.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Know your audience. Make sure it stays true to audience needs. Then along came Delta.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Account for accessibility.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. By including your audience in your marketing efforts, your brand will connect with them in a much more effective way. When planning experiential events, you need to think about your specific target audience.

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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. Most of our larger events have gone to face-to-face, especially when there’s that B2B trade show component. Read More : Winning at Maximizing Virtual Audience Engagement: 10 Fun Ideas from Dahlia El Gazzar.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

In this roundup, we share a few things you can do to know whether your audience really liked your event. Because satisfaction is key to audience engagement, which also leads to audience growth. If you plan to make a long and fruitful career out of events, you need to know how to grow and keep an audience. Click To Tweet.

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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. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization. Natasha Miller is the founder/CEO of Entire Productions Inc. ,

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. For example, your audience can complete challenges , receive points for each completed challenge, and see where they are on a leaderboard. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms !

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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. The [Company] Team Email No.

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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!

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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. Another big piece of transparency is numbers of real attendees, maybe even your target audience.”

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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. Ballpark jumbotron for speaker and branding. Changing the date or city was not an option. We got lucky.

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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. A strong brand identity helps differentiate an event from competitors, attract a targeted audience, and build trust and loyalty among participants.

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Eventtia

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you are hosting a simple virtual meeting or a complex, in-person event, a great event invitation to capture the attention of your audience is crucial. Mention any speakers, activities, etc., Trade Show Event Invitation Subject: Join us at the [Trade Show Name]! We hope to see you there!

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Invite your audience to a conference you’re hosting. Our fabulous lineup of speakers include [name], [name], [name], and a few surprise guests you won’t want to miss! It’d really help to have some familiar faces in the audience. Announce your trade show. Subject line: See you at [trade show name] in [city].

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience. By utilizing event presentation software and taking the time to design effective slides, organizers can better communicate their message to the audience.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2021

Emotion & Facial Recognition At Events: From Audience Engagement To Real-Time Changes. “Exhibitors can not only see that someone stopped and looked at their trade show display, but how they felt as they looked at it. ” Emotion and facial recognition might be useful for audience engagement , too.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Read More: 3 Rewarding Trends in Incentive Travel The upside of holding WEC in Mexico for the first time was that it accommodated the association’s fastest-growing audience, Latin American meeting professionals, which has had 60% growth over the last four years. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Contactless event experiences have emerged as a transformative trend, redefining the landscape of conferences, concerts, trade shows, and more. These apps offer features such as: Virtual Agenda : Attendees can access event schedules, speaker information, and session details in real-time.

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Stova

JULY 6, 2023

From trade shows to conferences, AR and VR have the power to transport participants into extraordinary realms, enhancing engagement and leaving lasting impressions. However, with VR technology, you can recreate the entire trade show experience virtually.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2022

CinemaCon 2022, the annual convention and trade show of the National Association of Theatre Owners, drew about 6,000 members to Caesars Palace from April 25 to 28 to preview Hollywood’s upcoming releases and to talk shop with producers, directors, actors, marketing and advertising executives, equipment and technology suppliers, and each other.

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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. Are they focused on topics or speakers? Do they spend a lot of time building their agenda or do they just show up? What kind of audience do you want to attract?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2022

Your next annual meeting, conference, or trade show has the potential to be the most successful event in the history of your organization. So, what’s the key to creating an event that is irresistible and indispensable to your audience? Get speakers and content on the event website two months earlier than you have in the past.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Everything is set for your virtual corporate event: the speakers and sessions are lined up, you’ve planned your event breaks, networking, and entertainment. In fact, research from Trade Show News Network shows that the average attendee spends 8.3 hours in the exhibit hall at a show or exhibition.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Trade show displays. All you or your speakers need to do is plug in the right content. It should leave a lasting impression on your audience and prioritize visibility and accessibility. The best companies will also provide the resources you need to repurpose your video content for on-demand audiences. .

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This reinforces China’s resurgence in outbound travel and solidifies ITB China’s position as the premier B2B travel trade show in China. The Grand Opening Dinner, attended by 450 distinguished guests, set the mood for the notable event profile on the eve of the trade show.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 4, 2023

These events — trade shows , user conferences , webinars , and workshops — aim to foster meaningful interactions, promote products or services, generate leads, educate attendees, build brand awareness, and strengthen business relationships. What is B2B event marketing?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

PS: Create an engaging event this year by learning how to increase your audience engagement with our free webinar. Can we really cure audience inattention with cognitive enhancing drugs? Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The conference programme is packed with 60+ industry-leading speakers. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

They may say they are participating ‘because we always go to the trade show; because this is how we have done it for 20 years’. It’s important to sample the right audience. Another example is trade shows. When I talk to clients, I ask how they measure the success of their trade shows.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. Bluetooth® speakers made with natural wood that’s FSC-certified: Sponsors will showcase their brand while delighting attendees with crisp sound and a beautiful hand-crafted touch.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? That may be great for the budget of the meeting organizers, but these are not necessarily the best people to put in front of a paying audience. In addition, we’ve all had to sit through “speakers” who blatantly promote themselves and their companies on our dime and time.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 1, 2023

Through effective event branding, companies can communicate their values, mission, and vision to their target audience while providing them with an immersive experience that resonates with their brand. This is because it highlights your brand identity and assists in creating an emotional connection with your target audience.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2024

Words like “authenticity” have been buzzy for a while now, but the weird thing is, people and organizations keep trying to figure out how to appear what they believe will seem “authentically” — whatever they think their audience values — rather than being who and what they actually are.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At its core, understanding your target audience and the perceived value of your event is paramount. This iterative approach ensures that your pricing remains competitive and aligned with the evolving expectations of your audience. What is the optimal approach to event ticket pricing?

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