Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.” Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. 2024 is set to be a year of growth for Outdoor Retailer (OR).

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Trade Shows Retail 2024 2023 104

Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 18, 2021

The purpose of this survey is to better understand how organizations are using online and virtual conferences, whether on a standalone basis or in conjunction with place-based conferences, meetings, and trade shows.

Conference 195

Conference Trade Shows Management Meetings 195

Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

You might meet a new friend, business contact, or something in between. Catersource + the Special Event also offers the option to earn continuing education (CE) credits and receive the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. Event planning conferences are THE place to learn from influential people. IMEX America.

2023 136

2023 Event Planning Conference Trade Shows 136

Event Marketer

MARCH 29, 2024

“People say that it looks like a wildlife preserve but it’s what our farms look like.” ­­–Niki Haugh, Promotions Marketing Program Manager, Organic Valley If there ever was a trade show that’s all about sampling, it’s arguably Natural Products Expo West that takes place at Anaheim Convention Center each spring.

2024 94

2024 Trade Shows Marketing Sustainability 94

MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Win-win for the attendee and the show.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2024 Social Media Education 52

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

The plan, which begins on 01 April, will see a significantly expanded schedule of work and activity as the next 12 months is set to be a critical year for the global events economy, with several high-profile elections taking place around the world.

2024 105

2024 2025 Trade Shows Government 105

EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors. Creative trade show booth ideas. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. This is the first major international event industry show for many. The attendance numbers reflect this.

2028 164

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. 2—Provide and promote places for people to talk.

Meetings 156

Meetings Tech Contracts Trade Shows 156

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. Nelly “The energy at our first show back was more than I have ever seen before.

2023 95

2023 Education Fashion Retail 95

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. And 1 in 5 cite the fact that these events are not occurring at all due to the pandemic.”.

Trade Shows 105

Trade Shows Meetings Travel 2022 105

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. We work well in advance of the shows.

2026 98

2026 Trade Shows 2024 Retail 98

MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

Meetings 105

Meetings Trade Shows Education Travel 105

Event Industry News

JANUARY 6, 2022

The change allows the team to stage the 20th anniversary of its market-leading trade show from Tuesday 31 May – Thursday 02 June, giving the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry an additional five weeks to prepare. The IMEX Group has today confirmed that it has secured new dates for IMEX in Frankfurt 2022.

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Trade Shows 2022 Education Travel 126

EventMB

JUNE 5, 2022

Planning to have an Elvis impersonator stroll a trade show or convention floor? At a trade show or convention, even if there is a strolling Elvis, an investigator can’t just walk in and check. I was told by the trademark department of Elvis Presley Enterprises that you can’t use Elvis singular or use the Elvis show.

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Trade Shows Advertising Hotels Financial 172

Event Marketer

AUGUST 2, 2021

This fall, major user conferences, trade shows, music festivals and other gatherings are banking on attendees being ready to return to in-person events. In addition to its traditional home in San Francisco, the event will take place in New York City, London and Paris as well as in a virtual setting from Sept.

Conference 143

Conference Trade Shows 2001 Fashion 143

Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

This year’s show takes place April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and will bring together the entire experiential marketing ecosystem—b-to-b and b-to-c brand-side marketers, trade show organizers, executives from leading event agencies, meeting planners, event strategists, experience designers, technology mavens, and more.

2024 52

2024 Marketing Trade Shows Sponsorships 52

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Registration for IMEX Frankfurt which takes place 23 – 25 May in its long-established home, Messe Frankfurt, is now open. After a stronger than expected market bounce-back last year for the springtime trade show, all signs point to a return to greater strength for this year’s leading marketplace for the global meetings and events industry.

Marketing 72

Marketing Trade Shows 2023 Meetings 72

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster. In the UK £9.4

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Trade Shows Government Tourism 2023 59

Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person. Let’s take a look at some in-person event examples to inspire your next meeting. Trade shows Trade show, trade fair, exhibition—all of these are synonyms for the same type of event.

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Trade Shows Event Apps Conference Events 96

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The show, which took place 9 – 11 November in Las Vegas, saw 8,600 industry professionals from 80 countries meet to network and kickstart business regeneration, conducting 50,000 business appointments, two-thirds of which were to discuss a specific meeting or event.

2022 114

2022 Trade Shows 2019 Hotels 114

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Let us know so we can all meet up, [Sender name]. Announce your trade show. Body: Dear [name], As one of the most proficient and skilled professionals in our industry, we’d be humbled if you would join us for this year’s [trade show name]. Share information about a trade show you’re sponsoring.

Corporate Events 142

Corporate Events Trade Shows Conference Events 142

Nunify

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ditch the boring old trade show routines and get ready for something totally different! With an eye-catching and engaging trade show booth ideas and designs, you’re not just setting up a space, you’re opening a world of opportunities. Creative Trade Show Booth Ideas 1.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2024 Social Media Technology 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

2023 96

2023 Tourism Trade Shows Sustainability 96

MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2022

CinemaCon 2022, the annual convention and trade show of the National Association of Theatre Owners, drew about 6,000 members to Caesars Palace from April 25 to 28 to preview Hollywood’s upcoming releases and to talk shop with producers, directors, actors, marketing and advertising executives, equipment and technology suppliers, and each other.

Risk Management 111

Risk Management Conference Trade Shows Advertising 111

Stova

APRIL 6, 2023

That’s why focusing on trade show ROI is incredibly important. Here’s how to maximize the impact of a trade show booth and improve your trade show ROI. What Is a Trade Show? Think through your pre-show strategy.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows B2B Social Media 2024 52

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Mark your calendars for the seventh annual day of awareness and advocacy for the meeting and event business. GMID allows planners and suppliers to demonstrate to corporate and political leaders the educational and financial impacts that conferences, conventions, and trade shows have on people, businesses, and overall economic health.

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2022 Telecommunications Meetings Trade Shows 105

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They had an outstanding contingency plan in place. Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF.

Government 95

Government 2023 Trade Shows Venues 95

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs.

Trade Shows 98

Trade Shows 2023 Education Negotiating 98

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When attendees look at beautiful exhibits or event environments, they may not be aware of all the blood, sweat and tears that took place behind the scenes to bring those installations to life. Meet the Fab 50. We see you, builders. And we can’t wait to find out what you’ve got up your sleeves in the year ahead.

Trade Shows 96

Trade Shows Transportation Tech Event Marketing 96

EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

This show has opted for an asynchronous approach, thus running the in-person and then online components at different times. The winner will also get an opportunity to compete for an additional $500,000 of investment as part of the television show — Meet the Drapers. What has changed between last year and this year?

Travel 91

Travel Marketing Tourism Trade Shows 91

Event Rebels

APRIL 21, 2021

Tied to our ERVirtual Trade Show virtual tote bag feature, participants can fill up their tote bag with scavenger list items and become eligible for prizes. However, in a virtual booth, exhibitors are not limited to printed items and the typical trade show swag. Live meetings, demos. For example… Link to: Videos.

Trade Shows 98

Trade Shows Entertainment Conference Marketing 98

PCMA Convene

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. Finally, the rules for meeting during COVID-19 were fluctuating almost on a daily basis. All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography).

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Trade Shows Sponsorships Transportation Meetings 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

Meetings 98

Meetings Corporate Meetings Trade Shows Management 98

Ins'Tent

APRIL 12, 2024

Understanding which choices are available can enhance functionality while ensuring that your tent will meet your company’s needs. Many business owners rely on these forms of portable shelter for trade shows, fairs, or vendor booths. Canopy tents and other pop-up tents provide shade and protection from the elements.

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Trade Shows Consulting Marketing Meetings 52

MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

As of June 15, indoor gatherings can take place with participants wearing masks. Convention centers and other venues hosting 5,000 or more will need attendees to be tested or show vaccination proof. That means organizers need written guidelines now for events that are scheduled to take place in July or August” in California.

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Trade Shows Meetings Government Retail 103

Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

John Lynch, Trade Marketing Manager, Lacoste North America Lacoste once again took over a VIP hospitality suite to engage key stakeholders. While Florida is the land of gators, Lacoste showed up to the 2024 Miami Open with its rival signature crocodile.

Sponsorships 92

Sponsorships Apparel Retail Fashion 92