Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

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. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Some on-demand printing was available.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. Finally, implementing circularity can also benefit attendees.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

Soon enough, both event planners and attendees understood the unique benefits of virtual events over their in-person counterparts: it’s cheaper to host (and typically the registration fees are also cheaper for participants), faster to organize, and you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements and accommodations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

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. What are the benefits of hosting the same event on two separate occasions? Event planners are moving towards the hybrid model because hybrid events have many benefits.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel. That sounds like a win-win—and the sponsors hope their study results will prove it.

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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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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Benefits of Using Event Technology Event technology has become an essential component of modern-day events. Event technology provides a plethora of advantages and opportunities to event organizers, who seek to create memorable and engaging events. One of the easiest ways to do this is by utilizing event registration software.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 14, 2023

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the benefits of in-person events and examine four key reasons why today’s best events teams are putting most of their eggs into the in-person conference basket this year. 7 Benefits of In-Person Events In-person events can provide various benefits that are difficult to replicate through virtual means.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s conference successfully attracted the highest attendance that ADMEI has seen in years with nearly 250 in attendance , from sponsors and exhibitors to speakers and attendees, including 91 first-time attendees. How Attending Association Conferences Can Benefit DMC Professionals 1. Maximize your benefits.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. In this new era, event organizers must develop strategies for each audience. Tapping into The Differences. Integrating Emerging Technology.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In-kind sponsorships can help companies showcase their products or services and build relationships with event organizers and attendees. Companies may sponsor events that raise awareness or funds for specific causes, such as environmental conservation, social justice, or health initiatives.

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Sponsors Promotion Events Sustainability 86

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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It begins, as always, by understanding the outcomes an organization seeks for its events and setting key performance indicators around them. Most organizations also have goals around revenue, and the new environment we find ourselves in requires us consider other ways events generate short- and long-term revenue.

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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%

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Event Apps 98

DCI

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since the advent of paid social media, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have wondered if investing in organic social or paid social generates better returns, especially on a tight budget. But you may not have noticed that as these channels have become more saturated, organic posts reach fewer and fewer users.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We’ll discuss key strategies for creating a memorable event brand, as well as some of the benefits that can be gained from investing in this crucial aspect of your marketing plan. 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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Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

These simple messages can have a profound impact on the way folks view your organization, the success of future events, and even your bottom line. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the more notable benefits of sending post-event emails. Event marketers must segment audiences by role (e.g.,

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With technology, it’s easy to measure the many benefits of trade shows, and the return on investment grows greater when sponsorship dollars provide financial offset. Can organizations risk lowered attendance, booth traffic, and sponsorship interest? Use data and momentum to attract more sponsors and increase buy-in. Networking.

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Trade Show Benefits Vendor Sponsors 52

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I have always and always will advocate that that’s why we start with the destination organization…take a step back and think of this in the RFP in three very manageable buckets.” It can uplift individual attendees, sponsors and exhibitors, and even your CEOs and board members. To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Sustainability Education Manufacturing Incentives 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In the Multicultural Marketplace, DMO-sponsored booths suppliers who represent diversity and the community and are then assigned appointments with domestic and international buyers, press and social media influencers.

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Tourism Tourism Registration Culture 257

Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

By partnering with local charitable organizations, your property and its guests can experience the joy of giving back one vacation or spa treatment at a time. In this way, the act of pampering oneself benefits the greater community. And this makes everyone feel great.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Specifically, 71 percent of the 425 survey respondents say that a primarily remote-work model can make employees feel disconnected from the organization. A broader list of benefits that managers cite can be seen in the chart.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, it enables organizers to communicate effectively with their audience and provide a seamless event experience. With a thoughtful, well-structured event website layout and clear navigation, your event platform can become a powerful tool for both attendees and organizers alike.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, wedding or special celebration, Hilton’s venues offer versatile settings equipped with cutting-edge technology and dedicated event staff to ensure a seamless gathering.

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Planner Sustainability Events Entertainment 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. Ensure the caregivers work for licensed organizations. Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. For some, the solution may be to bring the family along.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Show off its features. Try a soft launch.

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Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. When businesses agree to sponsor your event they are wanting to increase their sales and build their brand. The example provided was set around food sponsors. What are your attendees interested in?

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Conference Sponsors Location Attendee 189

Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

It’s important that the event owners and members of the organization make it clear why their event will be magical and worth attending. This means better sponsorship opportunities, increased value for your organization, and networking opportunities all across the globe. Leverage Your Sponsors.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

It will also conduct data-driven matchmaking between attendees and exhibitors/sponsors, and then predict attendee-engagement levels for educational sessions, networking events, and exhibit-hall experiences. After beta testing concludes, the Eventcombo product will likely be available to organizations sometime in Q3 2023.

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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. In this article, we will discuss why regular updates are a must for event websites and how they can benefit the event organizers. This will help ensure that updates are done regularly and consistently.

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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. . However, sponsorship remains one of the biggest challenges for the most seasoned event organizers.

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Sponsors Events Virtual Events Website 98

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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Sponsors Prospect Automation Trade Show 59

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” Instead of hybrids in the sales event arena, Pollard is seeing organizations produce live events for the financial year kickoff and then entirely virtual events for the balance of the year. The primary barrier is the Return on Investment. The Virtual Advantage.

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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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Sponsors Seminar B2B Events 52

Endless Events

JANUARY 5, 2023

Event organizers turn to gamification to try and drive engagement and rally excitement around an event. But more often than not, it’s just a thinly disguised tool to get attendees to do what organizers and sponsors want them to do. Spoiler alert–it’s because of misaligned priorities between attendees and organizers.

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Events Sponsors Virtual Events Attendee 177