Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

The number one thing I hear from prospective employees, new employees and even our existing workforce is, ‘What are we doing that’s having an impact and making a difference in the world?’” Advice for Prospective Meeting Profs—and the Seasoned Planner. Peckinpaugh noted. This industry also likes to mentor.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2023

DEIB SMALL ORGANIZATIONS— A critical component of a thriving business is strategy. While there has been significant progress, organizations must do more to ensure everyone can achieve their dreams and potential. Efforts will be hard work but also necessary for creating more just and inclusive societies and organizations.

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Tourism Tourism Culture Prospect 246

Gavel International

MARCH 13, 2023

They are driven by a strong desire to improve themselves, create a stronger workforce and produce organization growth. A leader may want to see the organization grow. Leaders must ensure that the organization delivers on the promises that the company stands for (mission, values, etc.) Contribute to the big picture. Build trust.

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Organization Communications Communications Culture 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

However, your organization will earn revenue up to one year early! Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics. In the end, however, you’ll reach far more prospective attendees who will hopefully become attendees. Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days.

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Conference Sponsors Trade Show SEO 279

Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Marriott will focus on aiding prospective hotel owners who are Black, Native American, First Nations, Hispanic, Latino or women. . Marriott International has a history of teaming up with minority-focused organizations to bring more people into the hotel business. Read More: Marriott International to Open First Luxury Safari Lodge

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Seminar Education Prospect Hospitality 264

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

She has served in key leadership roles across prominent industry organizations, and will now bring her strong focus on leading innovative strategies and developing intentional and thoughtful collaborations to IAEE as it works to serve the global exhibitions and events industry.

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B2C Hospitality B2B Tourism 260

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Here are six ways to leverage this tried-and-true concept to convert attendee prospects: Bring in the experts (and celebrities). Having their names associated with the brand helped prospects see the show as being in tune with their field and trusted by people in the know. Showcase past attendees. Don’t forget the friends.

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Marketing Marketing Prospect Affiliate 98

Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns. Offering positions in both its U.K.

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Hospitality Travel Travel Tourism 246

Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter organized the first-of-its-kind event, the Destination Marketing Conclave (DMC 2023) in Eastern Nepal (Province 1) to explore, promote, discuss and exchange ideas on promoting Province 1 as a promising tourism destination. The conclave was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Govt.

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Prospect Government Tourism Tourism 99

Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

You’ll discover: Sure-fire tips for packages to endear your sponsors to attendees Innovative tools that make it easy for prospective partners to say YES! Wireless charger/desk accessory made from FSC-certified wood: This handy gift does double duty: charging phones and keeping desks organized. Put sustainability front and center.

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Sponsors Prospect Automation Trade Show 59

ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The most recent edition of the ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is rebounding amid the current wave of infections and ongoing vaccination programmes. Full report can be downloaded here.

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Travel Travel Prospect Tourism 221

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. Rising Costs Event organizers are concerned with both rising costs and attendance numbers for this year. With the U.S.

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Speakers Trends Booking Events 111

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Marketers should also consider segmenting lists by audience (customers, prospects and partners) and conducting A/B testing to determine which subject lines are most effective in prompting higher open rates and which call to actions are more likely to drive event registrations. With more than 310 million smartphone users in the U.S.

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Marketing Marketing Social Media Advertising 264

Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

These platforms provide native capabilities to engage and communicate with prospective attendees, registrants, and sponsors, manage logistics, deliver content, and enable attendees to engage with other participants.” We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s first-ever Magic Quadrant for the event technology industry.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 116

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Christian Savelli Hospitality industry watcher Chris Meyer, who recently returned from SISO CEO Summit Conference in Las Vegas, agreed that conference organizer executives who attended were largely upbeat even though they are looking at the same recession indicators—an inverted Treasury yield curve, shrinking manufacturing and buying power.

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Travel Travel Banking Hospitality 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. Destination organizations should take note of that and make sure they are on those channels as a starting point,” he said. The destination posts job descriptions and talent retention through TikTok to attract prospective employees.

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Tourism Tourism Promotion Government 246

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 24, 2023

Our messaging needs to reassure prospects that “We hear you” — we know what trends are big in your industry or profession right now, what challenges you’re facing, or what advantages you’re looking to gain by attending this event. To tap into those motivations, we must first demonstrate that we know what they are.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Prospect 97

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

For meeting designers, ChatGPT can save the organizer time by answering mundane questions like, “What does business casual mean?” When prospective employees do know that opportunities are available in events, too many have the mistaken impression that these are low compensation positions with little job security. “We

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Incentives Insurance Prospect Hospitality 246

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The forum will welcome over 150 participants from the government, domestic and overseas airlines, airports, lessors, institutes, trade associations, and other related organizations. This year’s event is being jointly organized by China Aviation News and Civil Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC).

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Airlines Prospect Remote Government 98

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Brand promotion in virtual events should not just be limited to the platform hosting the event itself, but must also factor in the other places where your organization has an existing presence. Use Social Media Effectively. Leverage Storytelling To Your Advantage.

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Virtual Events Promotion Social Media Events 308

Gavel International

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are five proven high-growth sales strategies to attract more qualified prospects and win new customers. But considering both the marketing department and sales team are trying to appeal to the same prospects, it makes sense for sales teams to leverage buyer personas, as well.

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Prospect B2B Social Media B2C 52

Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 16, 2022

A Total Event Program includes all the events, large and small, internal and external, that an organization hosts and attends to reach and engage their prospects, customers, and employees. Sponsored by: The pandemic sped up the digitization of meetings and events by at least five years, bringing more events—and event data—online.

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Technology Technology Prospect Sponsors 98

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Yet, approaching random strangers can be nerve-wracking, especially for work-from-home or introverted employees. However, there is good news.

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Networking Events Trade Show Attendee 278

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2024

Most event organizers, however, aren’t doing enough to cater to individuals or smaller interest groups that make up larger events. The more targeted and closely aligned with prospects’ interests campaigns are, the better. It could be that some ideas require resources from a partner or sponsor to execute. Target your marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. Give your prospective attendees sneak peeks, exclusive offers, and other opportunities to be in-the-know on all event-related news. Bring your audience behind the scenes.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 52

MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning. Travel Association, which runs the Meetings Mean Business Coalition.

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Planner Meeting Online Trade Show 105

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Significant corporate events take time and resources to plan, with organizers and attendees looking forward to achieving desired outcomes. Organizers can use NFTs as event tickets with extra perks like rewards, prizes to specific seats, or exclusive virtual after-parties to build brand loyalty. Cory Hymel Gigster.

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Audience Prospect Attendee Planner 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. If hotels are to meet this demand, they need to incentivize people to work for them. Technology Creates New Staff Roles.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Trends Remote Automation 245

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As such, I will leverage the power of in-market influencers in our international campaigns to effectively localize content, engage prospects, build brand equity and increase conversions. “I .” — Anjia Nicolaidis, group director, international strategy Today, an event brand is less about what we say it is and more about what others are saying.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 72

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Companies looking to reinstate incentive travel also considered the industries of prospective participants in the incentive programs. There were also highly individual considerations for prospective incentive travelers. The surveys showed family members playing a much larger part in the decision to travel.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

Review last year’s trade show survey results, look at your prospect data and fine tune your strategy for the year to come. Start building buzz now and your target prospects will be ready to stop by on the big day. 6 Months Before the Show. After the Show: Follow-Up.

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Trade Show Prospect Promotion Social Media 230

Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events.

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Virtual Events Attendee Social Media Speakers 279

Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

These platforms provide native capabilities to engage and communicate with prospective attendees, registrants, and sponsors, manage logistics, deliver content, and enable attendees to engage with other participants.” We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s first-ever Magic Quadrant for the event technology industry.

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Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Deciding on the right window of time says a lot to your prospective attendees: We’ve got a lot of things to share, a lot of work to do, a lot of fun to be had. There might be signs pointing hither and yon, trying to steer them where organizers want them to be. Gatherings come in all shapes and sizes. Or, you’re busy.

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Automotive Registration Prospect Attendee 246

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 21, 2024

As a market research company focused on exhibits and events, EVOLIO Marketing conducts hundreds of surveys a year for various clients, industries, exhibitors, show organizers, corporate events, and more, enabling the company to create benchmarks. That requires close collaboration between the sponsor and the organizer, he said.

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Sponsors Trade Show Events Prospect 59

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Imagine creating an event that attendees jump at the opportunity to attend every year, excited about the experience and the prospect of engaging with their trusted community. As event organizers, we have the power to create vibrant and lasting event communities through intentional experience design.

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Events Prospect Registration Networking 52