SpotMe Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Backed with this knowledge, we walked into the year armed with the event trends for 2022 — trends that are centered on using technology to its fullest potential, and harnessing all of our creativity to engage our audiences.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 6, 2022

But after Zoom and WFH, what message do speakers need to bring to inspire attendees right now? For more about how to do that, here’s our top 5 tips for speakers. At a time when we’ve all been looking ahead to brighter and less crazy days, these kinds of ideas are exactly what speakers should be projecting in their keynotes.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For example, you can create a special code for your speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors, so they can share the event with their audience. Provide them with assets to share on social media to easily help with the job. Social media – Leverage your social media channels. Promo Codes.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

Top 10 Hybrid Event Management Companies of 2022. The hybrid event management company defines hybrid events as live-marketing plus MoSoLo (mobile applications, social media, location-based services), and ensures all of their clients are privileged to just that. Imagination . Multiple Locations Worldwide. Chicago, IL.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 4, 2023

2022 was the catalyst for bigger and better in-person events this year. . Keep reading for our most popular articles of 2022. Our fan favorite article in 2022 was the top 5 things to stop doing in meetings (and what to do instead): Please stop using these phrases in meetings. . All the Expo fan favs! And just stick to your plan!

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Event Industry News

JUNE 16, 2022

Joe Atkinson, director and co-founder of speaker management software specialist Lineup Ninja, a 2018 winner, says: “We introduced the company at Event Tech Live’s Launchpad competition four years ago. The Launchpad competition is open to exhibitors in Event Tech Live 2022’s Launchpad zone. If you’re thinking about entering, just do it.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. According to a 2022 survey by The Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking , one reason sponsors’ objectives aren’t achieved is because associations don’t know sponsors’ goals.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

No matter what type it is, your membership directory makes it easy for members to find others’ contact info, like phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts. According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 50% of associations reported an increase in new member acquisitions, up from 44% in the 2022 report!

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GEVME

APRIL 6, 2022

So should one consider a digital-first approach to hosting events in 2022 and beyond? For instance, it allows them to engage with an audience even before and after the main event – through social media channels, emails, video content and more. Relevance of digital-first event strategy in 2022 and beyond.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. To be successful, hybrid events need to go beyond simply streaming the in-person speakers and sessions — although that certainly can be a part of it. 5) Social Media Marketing World. 2) Apple Special Events.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. For example, you’ll need to find ways to keep your in-person speakers/talents and attendees interacting with your virtual attendees in real-time. your speaker).

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

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Nunify

JANUARY 4, 2022

63% marketing leaders say they plan to conduct “the same number or more” virtual events in 2022. 99% companies consider webinars critical to their marketing plan ( Statista , 2022). Top 3 challenges APAC region faced with virtual events were lack of engagement, tech issues and lack of knowledge with the format or tech ( AMEX , 2022).

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Increase Membership Retention According to the 2022 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report , the median membership renewal rate currently sits at around 84%. Use multiple streams of communication (email, social media, paper mail, etc.),

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 13, 2021

But now that in-person events are on the horizon for 2021/2022, how can we turn all those virtual eye-balls into in-person attendees? The 2022 Wildscreen Festival is a great example of this event type, with featured speakers like David Attenbougough and Jane Goodall. Just poll people on social media with a few questions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. While enchanting graphics danced across the stage to create unique environments for each speaker and performer, LED screens displayed close-up shots of each individual.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies. Conclusion.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For more detailed information, check out our Ultimate Guide to Event Sponsorship in 2022. The 2022 guide to event sponsorship Deliver a positive sponsorship ROI and offset your event costs Download the guide. One social media callout prior to the event. Up to five social media posts to promote attendance.

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Nunify

OCTOBER 4, 2022

See what’s trending on social media: Social media can offer you many topic ideas. Top marketing trends to look out for in 2022. 2022 Trends in the real estate industry. You can do a Q&A session or invite a guest speaker to talk about it. Real-estate webinar topics. Real estate financing.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These displays can show real-time event information, interactive maps, and even user-generated content from social media. Hologram speakers Hologram technology isn’t just for sci-fi movies anymore. Event planners can use hologram speakers to bring remote presenters to life on stage.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Social event cost. Giveaways and speaker gifts. Social Media Marketing World went from an event with only 50 staff to more than 200 staff. Conference Planning Task #6) Book speakers and vendors.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Improved brand consistency: Aligning marketing and PR messages ensures a consistent brand identity across all mainstream and social media platforms. Promote your event on social media. The public relations field has evolved beyond press releases and earned media through news reports, reviews, and features.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Email marketing is still the most effective, but you can also dedicate a portion of your budget to paid adds, social media advertising, and other marketing channels. Speakers & Emcees. Event Marketing.

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 13, 2021

But now that in-person events are on the horizon for 2021/2022, how can we turn all those virtual eye-balls into in-person attendees? The 2022 Wildscreen Festival is a great example of this event type, with featured speakers like David Attenbougough and Jane Goodall. Just poll people on social media with a few questions.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Viewers can watch the event as it unfolds, making it feel as if they’re in attendance, hence why it is such a great combination when matched with social media. Even during in-person events, people will lose their attention from time to time and start scrolling through their social media feeds. Virtual attendee engagement.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte. It is not a coincidence that of the millions of pictures posted on social media, most aren’t pictures of money, but experiences.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Double the Donation , a leading donation matching tool, reported that Americans gave almost $500 billion in donations in 2022. Invite local media outlets, such as city and local press, to attend the event or join a social media Livestream. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, her decision to do that in April 2022—just weeks after coming into the organization as vice president of events—was a springboard for a host of other changes to the meeting’s 68th edition, which happened this June for more than 2,000 attendees, a 50-percent increase from 2022.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Choose the right speakers. Pacing, enunciation, tone, and cadence are just as important as substance, so look for confident and experienced speakers and presenters. Find a keynote speaker who is enthusiastic, charismatic, and credible. Will speakers be able to weave through the audience, engaging with individuals as they pass?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As the largest ESSA event since lockdown in 2019, this year’s conference will feature an opening keynote address from James Poulter, former Head of Lego Group’s Emerging Platform team and a prominent thought leader and keynote speaker on the future of work, voice technology, conversational artificial intelligence, and social media.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Participants can also interact with speakers. Live hybrid events.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 8, 2020

Those considerations obviously do not apply to online events, and it may be assumed that only one box — speaker lineup — needs to be checked off to ensure diversity of thought and participation. Make sure your online images promoting the event and on social media give equal visibility to women, young professionals, races, and disabilities.

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Master the Event

APRIL 1, 2022

Corporate event planning includes; Transportation, accommodations, venues, attractions, speakers and often corporate entertainment and team building events. 1 Top five meetings destinations in North America; Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Atlanta, San Diego 2 The meetings and events industry is projected to grow 33 percent to 2022.

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Showclix

DECEMBER 15, 2021

With the explosion of TikTok’s popularity over the past few years, other social media platforms, like Instagram, have begun offering similar features to meet the increasing demand for short-form video content. Read on for why you should consider using this feature to strategically develop your event’s Instagram following in 2022.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 1, 2022

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® ( IAEE ) hosted 184 attendees at its signature Women’s Leadership Forum held 23-24 March 2022 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Click here for complete details about the presentations and here for more information about the speakers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. In Frankfurt, the team produced lots of short videos and social media. “We

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