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2020 Offers New Thinking on Technology For These 6 Meeting Types

SmartMeetings

In 2010, social media was considered a fad, the Blackberry was still the most popular phone, and we used our desktop computer as a primary source for online information. Conference or Trade Show. Conference or Trade Shows. Large conventions and trade shows are manpower intensive before and during the event.

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Guest Blog: Optimising events for the burgeoning e-literate generation

Event Industry News

They embrace tech, yettranscend traditional demographics. Yes, many of them are born mobile and could be classified as social media loving Gen Z’s, however a 60-year old baby boomer that lives on their tablet could be considered an e-literate, too. I saw a great application of tech at a B2B event recently.

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Metaverse: what it means for tradeshows

Event Industry News

For context, the $10bn investment in the metaverse is more than five times the amount paid for the Oculus VR business in 2014 and 10 times what it paid to buy Instagram in 2012. Smart Events utilise data-driven tech to enhance value at every touchpoint during in-person events. A threat from Big Tech?

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All you need to know about Hybrid Events

GEVME

Well, hybrid events have been happening here and there since as long back as 2012! These include conferences, trade shows, kick-off meetings, music events, literary events, etc. . Ability to integrate on various social media platforms and E-Mail. . Benefits of a Hybrid Event. More Attendees and Reach .

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All you need to know about Hybrid Events

GEVME

Well, hybrid events have been happening here and there since as long back as 2012! These include conferences, trade shows, kick-off meetings, music events, literary events, etc. . Ability to integrate on various social media platforms and E-Mail. . Benefits of a Hybrid Event. More Attendees and Reach .

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Pivot from Physical to Virtual

Event Industry News

Tech companies want the return of physical interaction as much as anybody. We took our remotely operated PTZ camera kits on a Google tour in 2011, built a temporary studio for livestreamed gigs above the Southbank Centre in 2012. The “fun” aspect of social media has been revamped in Teooh.

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How to Optimize Your Marketing Funnel with Events

Bizzabo

Thankfully, when 84% of tech leaders agree that live events are critical to their success, we know events can help solve conversion blocks. This is why 64% of marketers believe trade shows and events are a key source for new business and new prospects. Exhibit at trade shows. We know it can be tough.