Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. Of course, not everyone in a given age range will react identically to an event marketing message. Save everything else for online.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

In July, Evolio Marketing and Lippman Connects published “Attendee Acquisition and Event Marketing Survey Report,” offering a glimpse into what 89 event marketers have on their minds and on their drawing boards as the pandemic wears on. Biggest Takeaways.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . Event co-moderator Teresa Al Dente shared the story of her company, Drag Taste. And now, we have created six online experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Creative event marketing is the easiest way to increase the number of people who eventually attend your meeting—directly contributing to the bottom line. Owned media is simply any content you generate yourself. Paid media refers to marketing content you purchase, such as online ads. Optimize Your Website.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Check out these five tips to use the combined power of AI and data to make your next event a smash hit. Using AI and Data To Make Your Next Event a Hit Build Communities With Intelligent Matchmaking Whether hosting an in-person event or going 100% online, your event needs to plan for social interactions.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Influencers for the International Baking Industry Exposition generated awareness not only with their online communities but in traditional print press by working with trade pubs such as Bake. Sara Fellows is director of social media at mdg , A Freeman Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in B2B events.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Social media has revolutionized the way events are marketed, organized, and experienced. By harnessing the power of social media, event planners can create a more engaging and interactive experience for attendees, both during and after the event. With nearly 4.5

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In light of this major trend and a large retiring workforce, event organizers must continue to prioritize finding and appealing to prospective trade-show and conference attendees who may not be aware of their events. 3 Considerations.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Online resources like ebooks, videos, and articles have been popular for a while; however, they don’t replace human interaction. Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. Why marketers need to embrace automated marketing to deliver a modern customer experience.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article explores the latest networking technology and trends that are transforming how professionals engage and connect. Networking for 2024 Evolution of Networking In the past, networking and education were the twin engines powering successful business events. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We predicted a trend for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show its potential in 2018, and now we’re anticipating its dominance in the years to come. Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. What are event apps and their perks? This is an effort to increase the reach of their events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. And that trend is expected to continue in 2018. From event apps to and matching software to wearable technology and private social media groups, there are a ton of different ways to use technology to enhance your events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Do you accept registrations online? Then, you might fall into this new event sales tax ruling recently handed down by the Supreme Court. If you want to stay appraised of the latest developments about this and other event industry news, you can subscribe to our blog. Event Budgeting, the Modern Way.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Events like San Diego’s Comic-Con are listening to fans and, according to David Glanzer, San Diego Comic Convention’s chief communications and strategy officer, they are “investing in enhancements to event logistics, including line management, to improve upon the user experience.”. Technology must be executed with greater intention.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

Experiential marketing can be part of your overall event marketing strategy or it can be something entirely different. What is Experiential Marketing? Examples of Experiential Marketing. Experiential marketing is all about direct engagement with consumers and creatively interacting with them in a memorable way.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 17, 2019

For instance, the following are just a few common event goals and the essential types of data that event marketers will track: Capture New Leads — Lead capture software is a worthy investment for event managers. At the very least, the size of the space and event preparations will have an assumed guest count.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become the most powerful and influential tool for marketing and promoting events. Unlocking its secrets can open a world of possibilities for event organizers looking to reach a wider audience and generate buzz.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. You can also use a free online app, such as Asana or Podio , that allows you to design your own process and work collaboratively with your event staff. Map out your marketing plan.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Bear Analytics ’ IQ platform made Global Pet Expo’s data “more granular and behavioral based,” enabling show management, Bonifati said, to tailor messaging specific to different registrant groups, or personas, for the online event, which was never meant to be a virtual replication of the physical event. “It Data Insights.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Advances in data analytics have allowed event planners to track and measure each component of their events — and use that data to iterate and optimize their event strategies continuously. Similarly, the event technology service boom has made it much easier to bring in-person, hybrid, and virtual event ideas to life.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Marketing This guide will tell you what matters now and what will matter going forward in event marketing. Introduction We are all familiar with the adoption rates of social networks and online communities. What is Event Marketing? Why is Event Marketing Important?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Conduct surveys or gather feedback from previous events to understand what types of speakers or topics your audience enjoyed the most. Analyze your audience’s social media profiles and interactions. Establish clear and measurable objectives before finding a speaker for your event.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Event promotion and social media have always been a match made in heaven. Event marketing on TikTok is no different. From event ticket sales to drumming up new event clients, event professionals can take advantage of this creative and far-reaching platform to capture the right audiences.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

Your words set the stage for an event they will want to attend. Lastly, tease, hint, and share sneak peeks through pre-event marketing strategies. Create excitement and get attendees talking before the event even starts. Registration and Onboarding Offer easy, personalized event registration. Tease, tease, tease!

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Two Dudes Photography) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug. He shared the example of a medical event marketer that used a “bogus” metric: How many coffee cups were used by attendees who visited the company’s coffee bar at their convention booth.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Maintaining a CMP credential requires ongoing educational activities, which helps ensure you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in event planning. Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP). One thing to remember is that the CMM certificate is permanent and also offers live online certificate courses.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 9, 2022

While this may be difficult to do months in advance, having a general idea of annual trends will help you map it out. And keep in mind that other events may affect venue availability in your area as well, so it may be a little more difficult during things like peak wedding season. Share press releases online and in local newspapers.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What’s an event planner to do? Simple: Secure event sponsorships. As the events market continues to grow, ResearchAndMarkets predicts that sponsorship will account for the lion’s share of event revenue this year. Another perk that sponsoring companies can provide is increased exposure for your event.

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Alcor Mice

JANUARY 26, 2021

Since then, companies have continued exploring different ways to create a perfect virtual event. According to Bizzabo, as much as 93 % of event marketers have incorporated virtual events into their strategy for 2021. A few points to look at would be: income, revenue, number of attendees, social media impressions, etc.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2022

But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful. Enter event marketing automation — the marvel can help you eliminate tedious marketing chores and get things done in less time while helping you achieve more than you ever thought possible. What is event marketing automation?

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links.

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Eventtia

AUGUST 3, 2022

It can be easy to miss the marketing phase out of your event’s budget, given how late it usually comes in the process. Depending on the event, marketing may be as simple as sending out invites to the guest list. You will want to consider: Graphic design for event signage and social media.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations.

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Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

It goes above planning and combines management with creative and technical production with the purpose of creating a unique and memorable event experience for your clients. Although the size of these companies vary, there are seven common roles in every event team: Director/Head of Events The director oversees the whole process.

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Eventtia

MAY 25, 2023

Looking for more ways to increase the number of registrations or ticket sales for your events? Or are you an event planner looking to improve attendee engagement in your next event? However, especially for event planners not familiar with SEO or digital marketing, SEO can be very complex to plan and execute.

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