Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. In her new role, Kirksey will lead the membership and events team, in addition to the organization’s public relations department.

Public Relations 52

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DCI

AUGUST 17, 2023

Destinations International promotes qualitative measurements in its latest Public Relations Measurement Guidelines Handbook for Destination Organizations. Organizing a pretty Excel sheet is easy. Of course quantitative research is not useless. Data is real.

Public Relations 74

Public Relations Advertising Communications Communications 74

Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Choose Chicago named Osmond president and CEO of its organization, making her the first woman to hold the role in the Chicago DMO’s history. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami welcomed Flint as market general manager and promoted Lora to area director of marketing. Lynn Osmond. Miju Kim.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Hospitality Government Management 130

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Jon Ushijima The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, has promoted Jon Ushijima to the position of director of international sales. In his new role, Doane will oversee all disciplines within marketing, including brand and tactical marketing, public relations, partnerships, social media, and digital platforms.

Public Relations 52

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Highlight the organization behind your show and any societies or affiliated associations involved with it. Leveraging partner-in-promotion tactics, like scripted posts and images that make it easy for speakers, exhibitors, and even other attendees to promote their presence at your event, can also lead to more conversions.

Marketing 98

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

The post Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023 appeared first on Travel Daily.

Travel 91

Travel Travel Public Relations Tourism 91

Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

A dedicated sustainability advocate, Megson also helped launch Isla, a sustainability-focused events organization, and was a leader on its Board of Directors. Signia by Hilton San Jose appointed Sarfraz general manager and promoted Hendricks to complex director of sales and marketing. promoted Dubort to general manager.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Promotion Public Relations Management 130

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Yes to all of the above, according to Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, CEM, president of the marketing and public relations firm, mdg, who offered 20 real-world examples of personalization in her presentation, “ Facilitating Curated Event Experiences: How Thinking Small Delivers Big Returns ,” at Convening Leaders 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit OKC) has promoted staff members within the organization. Katy Birchett-Smith has been promoted from convention sales manager to senior convention sales manager. Vidrine has years of experience in marketing and public relations in the tourism industry.

Public Relations 52

Public Relations Promotion Hospitality Tourism 52

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. Every person involved from the planning side should share their own take through their channels in order to create a sense of unity, promote loyalty, and foster connections.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

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. Word of mouth can spread more quickly globally if there are promotional partners in place to help.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Prospect Public Relations 52

Convene by PCMA

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? In the immortal words of Meghan Trainor, “nah to the ah to the no, no, no, no.”

Social Media 59

Social Media Media Trends Public Relations 59

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

More often, companies are dealing with tragedies ranging from public relations scandals to natural disasters. During a crisis or a period of negative press, many organizations go dark. Many event profs are realizing secondary hashtags can be as effective as your primary one when you promote them to attendees.”

Social Media 279

Social Media Media Consulting Sponsors 279

Convene by PCMA

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. Find a more qualified, new audience.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Automotive B2B 52

Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

You could promote your event on social media, in industry publications, and through email marketing. Not being able to communicate the value proposition through your marketing efforts is a sign that the event content must be better organized and articulated. Promote your event early and often.

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 98

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. As Destination Organizations, we must balance commerce with resident sentiment and find the right way to thread the needle in bringing back visitation. However, these moments have tested us as an organization, and we have come back stronger every time.

Tourism 279

Tourism Tourism Communications Communications 279

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Visit Seattle has long recognized its native heritage through cultural components or land acknowledgements at the organization’s annual meetings, he said. We try to promote everything we can that makes sense, certainly from a visitation leisure-travel standpoint. And so we just didn’t want to not bring that up.

Public Relations 98

Public Relations Website Culture Promotion 98

Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Creating positive press coverage is one of the best ways to build public awareness and enhance your brand reputation. Where advertising works to get your brand known, public relations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. PR is a vital part of event promotion. Promote your event on social media.

Social Media 62

Social Media SEO Public Relations Events 62

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 18, 2022

Promoting a destination is about more than just encouraging attendees to enjoy the city when they aren’t in sessions — it’s also about the prospect of bringing its flavor into an event with local speakers, entertainment, food trucks, and other experiences. At the end, they write a song together about their convention or organization.”.

Sports 99

Sports Public Relations Audience Prospect 99

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

I will harness the power of influencers.” — Sara Fellows, director of social media By partnering with social influencers to promote an event, you’re extending reach beyond your own database and, more importantly, tapping into engaged, niche audiences in a way no other marketing tactics can. What makes them tick?

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 98

Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2021

Fulvi has served as president and CEO since 2018, when he joined the organization from VisitPITTSBURGH. Visit Salt Lake (VSL) has appointed Ryan Mack as its director of media and communications to support VSL’s mission and promote Salt Lake as a travel destination for tourism and conventions.

Public Relations 52

Public Relations Communications Communications Promotion 52

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 22, 2022

If your organization hosts a podcast, the audio from recorded event sessions could also be used as podcast content. And by promoting a unique hashtag for an event, the content that attendees create becomes more discoverable. Be sure to include targeted keywords within YouTube posts, so they can be more easily discovered.

Human Resources 98

Human Resources Public Relations Speakers B2B 98

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 24, 2023

Abstract language, like the headline in this promotion for the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO, can be useful in creating emotional connections. Shereé Whiteley is a copy director at mdg , a Freeman Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in B2B events.

Event Marketing 97

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Prospect 97

Stova

JUNE 30, 2023

While organizing a remarkable event is essential, effective marketing strategies play a vital role in maximizing attendance and creating buzz around your event. Develop a Comprehensive Marketing Plan A well-thought-out marketing plan is the backbone of successful event promotion.

Registration 52

Registration Marketing Marketing Social Media 52

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

of organizers point to in-person events as their top marketing channel , it’s time for businesses to listen, invest, and innovate. In-person conferences and events are the most impactful marketing channel, which means event organizers need the bodies, buy-in, budget, and tools to execute unforgettable experiences. from 10.2%

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B2B Event Planning Conference Logistics 59

Interface Tourism Spain

AUGUST 1, 2023

Press contact – Interface Tourism Spain: maria.sanchez@interfacetourism.com +34 91 540 1805 About Interface Tourism Group INTERFACE TOURISM is a communications, marketing, public relations and social media agency specializing in the tourism sector. The credo of HOPSCOTCH?

Tourism 52

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Interface Tourism Spain

JULY 10, 2023

In this context, green tourism, or sustainable tourism, has emerged as a powerful tool to address these challenges and promote equitable economic and social development in Africa. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism in Africa generated approximately 24 million direct and indirect jobs in 2019.

Tourism 52

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Culture 52

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

Public Safety & Security. If you’re going to achieve your organization’s goals, you need to make your guests feel safe and secure at your events, as any unpleasant incidents can ruin the atmosphere and make it impossible to continue with your program. Public Relations Flubs. Marketing Misfires. About Sarah.

Event Planning 68

Event Planning Public Relations Events Preparation 68

Travel Daily Media

JULY 15, 2019

Travel and tourism industry pro’s seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the two-day PATAcademy-HCD workshop organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) from July 1-2, 2019.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Public Relations Tourism 52

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 10, 2022

Laura Gonzalez will serve as national account manager, focusing on the sports tourism market to promote Jacksonville as a destination for youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sports, as well as sports conventions. Paul Pettas has been promoted to the role of vice president, brand and communications for Sodexo Live. Paul Pettas.

Public Relations 52

Public Relations Sports Communications Communications 52

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 16, 2022

With so much website traffic coming from mobile devices (which come in a diverse range of sizes and shapes), developing smart, organic design patterns that adapt to fit any screen is key. That includes the hidden metadata that teach platforms like Facebook and Google how to read, segment, and promote your site’s pages.

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Website Automation SEO Prospect 111

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Additionally, speakers were provided with personalized graphics and a branded video-production tool to promote their sessions. IBIE organizers created another revenue stream using the “BAKED IN” marketing campaign in merchandise. These micro-influencers were responsible for nearly 5,000 mentions reaching 6 million people.

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Retail Public Relations 98

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

When it comes to going green, most event marketers start with the obvious solutions — trading print promotions for digital or finding alternatives to single-use plastics. How can we promote sustainable practices on the show floor that live on beyond the event and positively impact the communities and industries we serve?

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Public Relations Events Event Marketing 98

Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has announced the promotion of Adam Berrios to vice president of sales and services, a position that drives the organization’s key role in attracting meetings, conventions, and sporting events to the area. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

Public Relations 52

Public Relations Hospitality Sports Incentives 52

DCI

JANUARY 27, 2022

The “most wanted” media targets for destination marketing organizations often include the same travel-oriented titles… Afar , Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure. Dedicated travel publications aren’t going anywhere, unless you’re an inflight magazine. . Luxury Lifestyle. It might seem like a stretch.

Media 80

Media Travel Travel Fashion 80

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 20, 2023

Currently, many event organizers are using online data from attendees to market in an individualized way. In essence, your wish is their command: ChatGPT can generate ideas or even full copy for social posts to promote a keynote session, write session descriptions, or recommend venues for your next event.

Technology 105

Technology Technology Events Event Marketing 105

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Event marketing focuses on promoting your event to attract attendees and generate interest. Event branding sets the foundation for effective event marketing by creating a visual identity that can be used in promotional materials. Media coverage and PR: Assess how the media and public relations talk about your event.

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