Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. Give Your Meeting Audience a Pleasant Surprise. Click To Tweet.

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Skift Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.

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InEvent

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Trade shows can be an essential part of your marketing plan. In fact, the B2B trade show market value is around $10.17 billion, showing that such shows are more than an excuse to meet in the … Post What You Need to Know About Virtual Trade Shows showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 27, 2023

Reading two recent MeetingsNet articles about the value of trade show appointments reminds me of a story attributed to the wry 13th-century Sufi philosopher Nasreddin. About trade show appointments.) American Sign Language for “You’re right!” appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Trade shows and conferences, once a staple of corporate America, where new products and services were presented and face to face connections made, are undergoing a transformation, driven by COVID-19. After a quick stop back in New Jersey, I was off to Europe for two more trade shows and some business meetings with partners.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 18, 2017

A trade show is an opportunity to boost your brand awareness, capture leads, and even launch a new product to a receptive and targeted audience. The goals you set before the show will help you streamline your efforts and maximize your ROI on the money you spend to get there and exhibit. Meet the Media. Market Research.

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Stova

APRIL 6, 2023

That’s why focusing on trade show ROI is incredibly important. Here’s how to maximize the impact of a trade show booth and improve your trade show ROI. What Is a Trade Show? Think through your pre-show strategy.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 25, 2017

Even if you are a dedicated introvert, go out of your way to be friendly and helpful to everyone you meet. Consider the trade show to be your stage – and you need to be performing from the moment you leave your hotel room until the moment you return.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. Finally, the rules for meeting during COVID-19 were fluctuating almost on a daily basis. All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography).

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An increasing number of organizations are planning for in-person events and trade shows in a living-with-COVID environment. Our world has changed, and meeting with show managers and others — kind of doing that strategy up front — I feel that they will be more prepared to hit the ground running,” she said.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

Planning to attend a trade show can be overwhelming; having a clearly defined set of goals and a timeline can help you spread things out and ensure you have a successful show. From the initial strategizing and planning to the actual day of the event, here’s how to prepare for a successful show. 6 Months Before the Show.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 7, 2024

The post The Meetings Industry Association exhibits at IMEX for first time appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is exhibiting at IMEX Frankfurt for the first time in its history when it returns 14-16 May.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. These results are on par with our Q1 survey.)”.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She loved everything about the business. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast. Where: Myrtle Beach, SC. Where: Berlin, Germany.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

My recent post on Events vs. Meetings got some good feedback but also opened the door to some other clarifying questions. One commenter asked to explain the difference between trade shows, conferences and conventions. Conference – A meeting for consultation, education, exchange of information, or discussion with a formal agenda.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

He could have been talking about meeting planners’ determination during 2.5 years of Covid, jumping back in with the energy of a T-Rex and making meetings happen again. That can happen when you book the SUE gallery for a private meeting, event or meal at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. of dino-friendly space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Now that events are going back to in person, how can meeting professionals deliver the same level of detailed success metrics to the executive team about the range of value delivered on the investment? Two veteran meeting designers joined Smart Chat Live! Meet the Experts. Watch the entire webinar here.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Browse the trade show floor all day for demos and deals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. ” Thuy explains.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Below are 7 trade show technology booth ideas you can use to draw traffic to your booth and interact with your audience. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. This time around, the focus was on the human connections that happen when everyone is in a ballroom together.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel with a strong track record in meetings. During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. If that segment grew, then so would the programming, as well as the trade show, the networking, and other elements.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

More than 2,000 meetings industry folks gathered at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the launch of Business Events Industry Week , a concentration of events designed to illustrate the Power of Purpose exercised when people come together. Read about all the meeting options available at National Harbor. .

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The Meetings Show Asia Pacific makes a roaring debut in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. With wellness and sustainability being a growing priority amongst delegates, it was also the perfect platform for us to showcase our new Wellness in MICE programme and share our best practices.”

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. We work well in advance of the shows.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs. Inspiring, it certainly was.

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