Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Networking is what distinguishes a virtual event from a glorified webinar, and it also remains the core value of live, in-person events. At in-person events, event-goers continue to largely rely on happenstance “serendipitous” encounters on trade show floors and cocktail hours to facilitate networking.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this blog post, we explain what an event marketing strategy entails and explore various event marketing strategies, from the traditional singular annual events to the boundary-pushing community model. . Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

Putting attendee goals first, Holsinger told Convene , “breaks some of the long-held models that, frankly, are exhibitor- and sponsor-centric in the way that we build our business models.” The challenge I run into is that it doesn’t line up with often what we hear from attendees and exhibitor sponsors [about their preferences].”

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

While the students don’t need hotel rooms for the most part, room allocation goes to speakers, sponsors and other guests who attend START Summit. They build extensive networks within the startup scene, and many former team members choose to stay in the startup ecosystem, either to launch their own ventures or to work for startups.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. Community marketing connects like-minded people and gives them a space where they can discuss ideas, learn, network, and give you feedback about your products – all year around.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking. They can monitor the exhibit floor, networking sessions, ingress, egress, and other behavior patterns. Exhibitors and sponsors can also enjoy the benefits of attendance tracking at events.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs and Articles Creating blog posts or articles related to your event can also be an effective way to showcase it on your website. Work with Your Sponsors Collaborate with your event sponsors to promote the event on their platforms and reach their audience. This can help expand your reach and credibility.

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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. How satisfied were you with speakers/content/networking opportunities? How did you hear about our event?

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

In this blog post, we explore how to measure event ROI based on clearly defined goals and key performance indicators. Event goals can concern: increased number of registrations, ticket sales, increased event engagement, lead generation, brand exposure, advertising opportunities, networking opportunities, and more.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

We know how to build trust face to face at live events, but now, when everything is moving into the virtual world, we need to learn how to build trust online with our clients, supplier sponsors and other stakeholders. And when you deliver, to be next to that customer, participant, sponsor or speaker as they need you.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, a strong brand image can help establish trust and credibility with potential attendees and sponsors. Attendees can easily share the event with their networks, generating buzz and potentially attracting more attendees. This can include their logos and a brief description of their involvement in the event.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Event management platform VenuIQ shared some tips and tricks in a recent blog post, “Best Practices for Marketing Your Event App.” Event apps can offer in-person attendees tangible benefits, such as networking and feedback opportunities, Q&A chat options, and personalized schedules. Show off its features.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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? How do you handle networking during hybrid events? No need to create networking experiences for separate audiences; focus on producing one great event.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Effective event branding can also help to attract sponsors, increase media coverage, and generate brand loyalty, both for the event and its sponsors. These tactics enable events to generate buzz, increase engagement, and ultimately pique the interest of potential attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology allows attendees to message each other before, during, and after the event , making it easier than ever for people to network. . Hosting a community on an event platform is an investment, but it can definitely pay off as it offers value to attendees and sponsors alike. Event Tech Assists Event Professionals.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. In this blog post, we explore how to set up event registration and mention exciting features that will take your event to the next level. Or is it much earlier, at event registration?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Tap your network and look for recently retired event professionals. Leading vs. Lagging Indicators One of the post-pandemic trends we’re starting to see emerge is that event exhibitor and sponsor revenue is lagging attendance recovery. ON THE WEB: Read my blog post from 2020 on the event recovery food chain. Swap it out.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. Community marketing connects like-minded people and gives them a space where they can discuss ideas, learn, network, and give you feedback about your products – all year around.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As we fully embrace the era of hybrid events, business models are changing to reflect the evolving needs of customers, sponsors, and event attendees. With a broader reach, you can gain a more considerable following and even command larger sponsor packages. How many attendees signed up to learn more about a sponsor’s company.

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Interface Tourism Spain

JULY 6, 2022

We share 6 tips for the effective development of communication strategies with content creators on social networks: The content and tastes of the influencers must be in line with the brand: When selecting a profile, it is important to focus on the values they transmit, as one of the main objectives is for them to become a brand ambassador.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For event professionals, LinkedIn’s 900 million global members and 63 million company profiles make the site stand out as a premier networking and promotional platform, offering unparalleled conference and event marketing opportunities. You can buy ads or sponsored content that will appear on a targeted user’s feed.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 10, 2020

How revenues raised from sponsors and exhibitors will transition to a virtual environment. • The event’s perceived value to attendees: A purely educational event could have a similar value to attendees whether it’s online or live, but a networking event might not. • The cost of event marketing, speakers, and staff.

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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. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

And don’t forget about your exhibitors and sponsors — these session formats provide valuable insights into their audience, networking opportunities, and a chance to hold meaningful conversations with potential customers. Reprinted with permission from Smithbucklin’s Our Perspectives blog.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . If you’re offering alcohol during a networking mixer, craft a signature drink that features your brand or event name. . Website announcements. Email blasts.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Use Blog Articles, Podcasts, Video, and More If your company has a blog or video podcast series, you can leverage those channels to promote upcoming events to your target audience. For example, you can include relevant CTAs at the bottom of your blog articles or add a quick shout-out at the end of your podcast.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Use Blog Articles, Podcasts, Video, and More If your company has a blog or video podcast series, you can leverage those channels to promote upcoming events to your target audience. For example, you can include relevant CTAs at the bottom of your blog articles or add a quick shout-out at the end of your podcast.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

In late March, Mandi Graziano, vice president for global accounts for Hospitality Performance Network, got the kind of news no one wants to hear: The San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), where a client’s biggest trade show had been scheduled to be held, would not be available. There was endless branding and visibility for sponsors,” she said.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Follow the Best by Checking out These Blogs. This list contains 20 must-follow blogs for the event professional, from well-known brands like Event Industry News and Endless Events (that’s us!) How about the entertainment, sponsors, and software? There’s no better way to learn than to see how the masters do it.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For example, you might consider incorporating wearable tech into an in-person event to support faster check-ins and enhance the networking experience — just like HubSpot did during INBOUND 2022. Through platforms, event engagement , and networking tools, attendees can connect at the click of a button.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Likewise, corporate clients place higher value on networking: ‘With the corporate clients I am finding that they are very keen to get back to meeting and networking in person and that networking has become much more important.’. Maybe for the first time, they just want to network. Sponsored content.

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Stova

JULY 12, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into some of the top technologies that are revolutionizing the way we participate in events, focusing on their benefits beyond the constraints of physical proximity. These apps provide a centralized hub for event information, personalized schedules, and networking opportunities.

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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

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Prioritizing Networking Over Event Content Traditionally, event teams would focus sharply on the content of each event and treat networking more as an afterthought. According to Lauren Olerich , senior director of events at Gainsight, that’s no longer the case; event teams today are increasingly prioritizing networking over content. “A

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

a shorter attention span of the participants, how to ensure sufficient interaction and networking). Additionally, by forming teams, people will get to know each other—there’s the networking element. That would also help the sponsors, who will submit a case and will have young professionals thinking about that case.’.

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