SpotMe Blog

MAY 25, 2021

But there’s still a large share of your virtual audience that appreciates the flexibility and ease of attending online events. For your event to stand out from your competition, you’re going to need to invest more time and resources into crafting a memorable experience for your guests, both online and in person.

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Event Industry News

JULY 12, 2022

During the pandemic, Confetti pivoted online to offer virtual team building experiences for remote and hybrid working teams across the US. We can now enable companies to discover hundreds of exclusive team building, DE&I and professional development ideas and instantly book memorable experiences for their teams.”.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

A virtual event is conducted online (virtually), and attendees join from their computers or devices instead of meeting in a physical location. Before 2020, we used virtual meetings for everything from interviews and business meetings to on-demand exercise classes and webinars—and we still do. What technology will you use?

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of fun and engaging business networking ideas to spark your next event. Often done through online business networks, networking can help you grow and sustain your business by providing essential connections, helpful referrals, and necessary resources. That’s where this article comes in!

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. source: Spotio ).

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

At the time, it was an exclusive invite-only event directed at educating and delighting Brightcove customers. It's no exaggeration to say that Britta and her team at Brightcove are some of the most innovative event marketers in the industry. In this Event Heroes spotlight we discuss: Scaling a customer conference.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Gamification in the event industry, or event gamification, is the use of game mechanics to engage attendees, modify participant behavior, and accomplish event goals. Attendee gamification is the process of using various game-like elements during the event within event marketing strategies. How does it work? Gamification efficiency.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 12, 2017

On a daily basis, we’re bombarded with messages from a multitude of online sources from pay-per-click ads on our Facebook feed to daily deal emails to geo-location coupons popping up in our mobile apps. Also, field events provide them with an excuse to pick up the phone and engage them with a valuable offer: Salesperson: “Hey Susie!

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Experiences top destinations, especially for millennials and GenZ-ers, who crave more of a story to take back home than a bottomless mai tai or an attaboy from the CEO for a winning putt. More business elements: Combining a meeting and the incentive to share business messages. Then he adds, “Nothing replaces face-to-face.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 12, 2017

On a daily basis, we’re bombarded with messages from a multitude of online sources from pay-per-click ads on our Facebook feed to daily deal emails to geo-location coupons popping up in our mobile apps. Also, field events provide them with an excuse to pick up the phone and engage them with a valuable offer: Salesperson: “Hey Susie!

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Our marketing plan centers around online advertising, word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, and public relations campaigns. Our goal is to differentiate our business through superior customer service, unique decorations, and competitive rates.” Client acquisition strategies are all about getting new customers.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Creating a customized event planning checklist will not only keep you on target with clear direction, it will also provide essential information to the event team, who can work in tandem with you to execute an amazing event. If you don’t meet their needs, then the desired guest action is less likely to happen. Event Goal.

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EventSource

MAY 20, 2020

Pre-COVID, the never ending day-to-day demands of running a business meant that many of us simply didn’t have the time or the capacity to delve into those nagging back-burner projects that plague many of us: that new website you’ve been putting off, drawing up that new employee handbook, refining your service agreements, and so forth.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Straight talk from event agency leaders on pushing through the pain points and evolving to meet the opportunities in the year ahead For many event professionals, 2023 was the most promising comeback year that only kind of came back. That being said, we’ve certainly drilled down, and we continue to provide added ROI for our teams.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

Book an amazing venue, engage all attendee senses (not just sight and sound), keep them guessing with surprise content, and allow event-goers to customize their event experiences in some way. Source: Shuffle Online. Almost every corporate event management strategy includes investor meetings and/or calls. Source: Netflix.

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Attendease

MARCH 12, 2024

However, hosting a successful webinar that engages your target audience takes thoughtful planning and preparation. Taking the time to host your webinar thoughtfully isn’t just about checking boxes; it directly impacts your ability to meet your goals. What is a webinar?

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We’ve gathered information from meetings, conversations, and reports with event industry experts, analysts, and our customers from leading Fortune 500 companies to identify the 13 corporate event trends that will shape the event industry in 2023: Event trend #1 Hybrid events are on the rise. And they want a customized experience.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Then, you get the chance to meet fellow representatives of the industry. Last but not least, attending various events during the year establish your brand awareness. To do it properly you should take into account factors like: What are your employees’ interests? Are there any potential clients you’d like to meet with?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

While Baringer went to school for sports marketing, intending to work for a professional team, he didn’t expect a health insurance company to be his way into the world of sports partnerships and events. Working during the day at his agency, The RL Gant Group Inc., At New York University (NYU), Richard L.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It may surprise you to learn that restaurants can offer party packages for a wide range of private occasions, such as: Anniversaries Holiday parties Birthday parties Business meetings Corporate events Fundraisers Rehearsals Cocktail parties Showers (e.g., What do planners look for in a restaurant party package?

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Eventory

JUNE 19, 2018

The tech industry changes constantly, so it is crucial to keep the teams, leaders and executives up-to-date. The main goal of employer branding is to build the positive attitude towards the brand among former, existing and potential employees. The recommendation from the satisfied employee is worth a 1000 Facebook campaigns.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

A virtual event, simply put, is an event that is hosted 100% online and involves interactions between people in a virtual environment (video conference, an interactive app, inside an online video game, etc.) An online-only meeting with the help of video conferencing tools (i.e., Online Expos and Trade Shows.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Introduction Every year, executives are tasked with reimagining the machine in a way that meets the aspirations of the CEO, and the constraints of the CFO. In the end, many were left with savings that they had the opportunity to reinvest back into their organization to drive better program content or activities for attendee engagement.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Then, be prepared to meet those needs as you put together your business plan and buildout plan.”. Before scheduling your first customer walkthrough or booking your first party, make sure your pricing is dialed in properly. will help you develop the perfect price point that will make your customers happy and keep your venue in business.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Every month, more than 300 million people from every corner of the world use the platform to engage with their followers, post their ideas and opinions, and catch up on the latest international news stories. Participants in Los Angeles were able to meet and converse with people in London. New Yorkers spoke with German residents.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

After all, in-person, hybrid, and virtual events rarely sell themselves, no matter how engaging or exciting they might be. Whether you have a team of marketers or just a single person running the show, you need to know exactly what it takes to achieve event marketing success. However, planning that campaign is easier said than done.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Maybe you want an event space, maybe you want to have full-time staff, maybe you want to come in to work every day and be surrounded by a team of ten or twelve people. These are all questions that can be found online! Money, computers, employees, contractors, etc. Or, do you want a mid-size business? Explain why you care.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

We handpicked a few of our stories from the March issue and decided to give you a sneak peek. You can expect the entire issue online the first week of March. A wealth of well-documented returns proves that team building is worth the time and resources. Employees return refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle new challenges.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

We handpicked a few of our stories from the March issue and decided to give you a sneak peek. You can expect the entire issue online the first week of March. A wealth of well-documented returns proves that team building is worth the time and resources. Employees return refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle new challenges.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the meetings industry could be evolving to an even more powerful, effective and valued role in the global economy, too. Smart Meetings asked professionals from all over the industry who found a new gig in the last nine months (or started their own) about their journeys and lessons learned. Reggie Dominique. Kristi Casey Sanders .

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

After all, meeting with colleagues and other industry professionals face-to-face or virtually can be an incredibly valuable and worthwhile experience, no matter your goals. Hear some of the most influential voices around the world share their stories about leadership, while also making connections that will carry you through 2021 and beyond.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Our national event marketing team creates and manages centrally owned event resources that we deploy to the entire organization. More than ever before, live events reign the marketing world— 37% of overperforming marketers consider it the most effective marketing channel for meeting key business objectives. Source: South Summit.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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