Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

An event planning conference! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! Catersource + the Special Event. Experiential Marketing Summit.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers?

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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. Why not grab some ideas from other conferences like E3? The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths.

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Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We settled on two events that charged no registration fee for attendees, thinking we’d save much of our meagre marketing budget by walking the trade show floor and handing out literature about our company. In fact, it took another year or two before one of us happened upon an article that made us cringe.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

A recent story in The Washington Post — also about diet, as it turns out — focuses on the flip side of this equation: how a conference can contribute to the spread of misinformation that can have harmful effects on the population at large. The obesity rate in the U.S. It’s a very complicated issue, for sure.

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atEvent

AUGUST 27, 2019

This article is a guest contribution from HubSpot , published with permission. If you've been reading the HubSpot blog, you know there's a great deal of talk about inbound marketing and the ineffectiveness of outbound marketing techniques like direct mail, cold calls, and trade shows. So what's going on here?

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We We are now at the end of the conference era.” . Trade show formats have not changed for decades, as I pointed out. Why does a company like Google need to exhibit at a FinTech trade show? A conference could run over two days.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Ask the speaker to write an article that can be reprinted with your company logo and given away free at the booth. The speaker can be in the booth, autographing the article. Print the article in your company newsletter or magazine for those who could not attend.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Hiring and job hunting is often an extracurricular activity of the conference experience. As organizations ramp up their conferences, training, incentive travel programs, and trade-show participation, leaders need to be strategic about how they rebuild their event teams. Are you ready? But meetings are on the mend.

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Eventtia

MAY 20, 2022

And the traditional conference swag bag is a great way to do just that. Of course, it has to be adapted to fit the virtual era, thanks to COVID, but that’s precisely what we’re going to dissect in this article. People who attend your conference as part of their job are assured to need these items. What to put inside of one.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Until then, we have curated a series of recent articles featuring industry experts weighing in on their event measurement and ROI philosophies, forecasts and approaches—and the impact they are making in their organizations. Learn more about how Figma’s Config user conference grew 750 percent in five years. .

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And as the world rapidly shifted to digital in the wake of the global pandemic, virtual events have become increasingly popular, making it the default format for many of today’s conferences and meetings. Read this article to get more sense on why it makes sense for you to host virtual events. What is the best virtual platform?

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

PR/media coverage Include sponsors in press releases, media interviews, and event-related articles. Annual conference sponsorship Hosting an annual conference? Trade Show Sponsorship Ideas Trade shows provide valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products and services.

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Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or networking event, there are many things to consider when planning and executing a successful event. In this article, we will explore some examples of in-person events , provide tips and tricks for planning and running them, and share best practices for making the most of your event.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Look no further than this article. Make Yourself Visible Of course, certain slots may be available to deliver keynote sessions or presentations at an expo, trade show, or networking event. Keep Conversations Flowing Once a conversation begins, work intuitively to transition an off-topic discussion to business matters.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Expenses for exhibitors at association trade shows have increased significantly while corporate marketing budgets have remained flat. Meeting audiovisual equipment and labor are increasing rapidly according to a recent MeetingsNet article.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventtia

JULY 10, 2019

Do you want to reduce the negative footprint your conference or trade show has? If you’re even a little concerned about sustainability, then this article is for you. Are you measuring the impact your event has on the environment and your local community?

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 15, 2024

media partner of the EMMC, Event Marketer will roll out new education, research and peer-to-peer initiatives for corporate event marketers working across business events, trade shows and consumer activations. As the official U.S. Event Marketer has a long history of providing event measurement best practices to the event community.

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StraussCA

JUNE 10, 2021

The success of your association’s trade show or conference depends on how you market to potential delegates. Consider holding your association trade show or conference in multiple locations across the country! For more on Hybrid Events, read my previous article Hybrid Events Are On The Horizon.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this article, you will learn: What you can do to speed up your check-in process How to reduce hardware costs How you can use check-in data to better measure event ROI Plus, check out the bonus tip on how to get creative with your check-in data and extract powerful insights using AI! This may not matter at events of 50 attendees or less.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We are usually grouped in the broad category of “hospitality,” which can include anything from small weddings to large-scale conferences. The disconnect extends to insurance companies as well, since trying to insure a business conference still often comes with a form asking if we are providing bouncy castles or other party accouterments.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This includes events such as conferences, seminars, exhibitions, workshops and other corporate occasions. Attending trade shows, and finding networking opportunities, assures that you don’t miss out on trends and possible big business opportunities. No technical skill is required at all.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Attendease

JANUARY 12, 2021

At first, the novelty of attending a conference from your living room couch excited people enough to pay attention for hours on end. If you’re hosting a virtual trade show, it might make sense to give points for interacting with different sponsors. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major shifts in the events industry.

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Attendease

JANUARY 12, 2021

At first, the novelty of attending a conference from your living room couch excited people enough to pay attention for hours on end. If you’re hosting a virtual trade show, it might make sense to give points for interacting with different sponsors. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major shifts in the events industry.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Read the full whitepaper by downloading it below: DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. No technical skill is required at all.

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ePly

APRIL 25, 2022

The B2B trade show market is expected to make a big comeback by 2024 with a projected worth of $14.5B ( NPWS ).  As you’re planning for your next conference or tradeshow, let’s take a moment to reflect on a particular shining star of the pandemic and how to leverage its newfound popularity- the QR code. 

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com. Electronic items and accessories, apparel and hats, bags and cases, and other items commonly used as gifts and giveaways at meetings, trade shows, and incentive programs could require more time for fulfillment and shipping from China—or might need to be obtained from elsewhere.

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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Easily portable, business cards are exchanged regularly at trade shows, conferences, and other association events. For more information on brand awareness, read my colleague’s article Why your association should use a graphic standards guide – Strauss event & association management !”. Applications.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your eloquent speaker, exciting trade show gimmicks, and well-orchestrated program for your conference may not create a loud bang for your buck if only a few people show up. So what better way to convince your target market to show up in your convention than through ads that explain what benefits they get.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

According to MeetGreen , the average conference produces 4.17 As Shawna McKinley notes in an article for the Event Manager Blog , “Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste.”. Image Source ).

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. Our industry conferences are the obvious places to provide this education. My contributions to meeting education are Participate!

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Conference stakeholders who are serious about maximizing connection at their events provide plenty of places besides the hallways to talk and network. For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. We’re a friendly bunch!).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. The article also helps you make the most of these trends to garner incredible sponsors for your upcoming events. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app.

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