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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Connected TV services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ are good options for marketers looking to advertise their events. To see the value in this new approach, event marketers must rethink their tendency to speak to businesspeople only during work hours via so-called professional channels. Joe Mathieu. 3 Considerations.

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MARCH 8, 2024

If your organization has a weighty mission, does that mean that “light” social media content is off-limits when it comes to promoting your annual event? When used appropriately, dance reels, Taylor Swift memes, cat videos, and the Wes Anderson aesthetic (IYKYK) can help humanize your event’s brand and build loyalty among followers.

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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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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The National Restaurant Association Show used industry professionals and past attendees to market the 2020 show. 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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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Baker attendance at the International Baking Industry Exposition 2022 rose 25 percent compared to IBIE 2019, thanks in large part to a clever marketing campaign showcasing baked goods in unexpected situations. As such, a dedicated team of international marketers, a healthy budget, and a sustained strategic approach were directed at this goal.

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JULY 21, 2023

Many events are seeing equal — or, in some cases, greater — international numbers than 2019. But that doesn’t mean markets, messages, and promotional approaches should be the same as they were four years ago. As a result, the markets organizers are prioritizing and how they’re reaching audiences are changing.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Event branding aims to establish a cohesive and consistent experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders, ultimately leaving a lasting impression and building brand recognition. What is the Difference Between Event Branding and Event Marketing? Why is Event Branding Important?

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Previously, Snow worked as senior tourism marketing and sales supervisor at Visit Central Florida, where he played an important role in recruiting and executing meetings, conferences, and events, and as director of tourism at Warren County NY Tourism, where he secured comprehensive sponsorship programs and managed event marketing.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

With more attendees registering later for events, the two-month period right before the event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers. All of this means that the two-month period right before an event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Submit it here.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

Public Relations Flubs. Public relations is an integral part of any event’s marketing, but sometimes, instead of driving engagement and attendance, public relation stunts end up backfiring, causing public outrage. Marketing Misfires.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

After defining your audience and key objectives — are you trying to attract a certain target market, increase engagement, improve exhibitor satisfaction? — Target your marketing. Making events feel smaller and more personal should start with pre-show communications. Plan with purpose.

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JUNE 30, 2022

At the same time, other organizers were planning events for audiences that weren’t even leaving their homes for the grocery store, let alone to travel to a mass gathering. In fact, the Pivot Conference, a tech and media event, recently pulled out of Miami, publicly bashing the “shameful” politics of the Florida GOP. Millennials?are

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APRIL 6, 2022

I’ve had my ear to the ground during the nearly first quarter of the year and have aggregated the following advice and insights from organizers who have planned, produced, supported and/or marketed successful 2022 events. In addition to telling the story on your own channels, work with trusted media partners to broaden your reach.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

While getting attendance and revenue to pre-COVID numbers is understandable, doing so by defaulting to the legacy versions of our face-to-face events — with few if any changes to content, layout, and marketing — isn’t a wise strategy. Read a Convene article looking at event swag through the lens of sustainability. On the Web.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

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. Here’s how mdg professionals resolve to renew their approach to digital marketing, branding, messaging, and more.

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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. It might not have been easy, but it helped me expand my skills and made me a stronger marketer. “I 1.” — Anjia Nicolaidis, director of international marketing.

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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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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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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. If your organization hosts a podcast, the audio from recorded event sessions could also be used as podcast content.

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