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Q&A: U.S. Travel Association’s New Meetings Executive

MeetingsNet

During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. At RE+, we would beta-test new markets in small doses through our education program. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Here at U.S. MeetingsNet: U.S.

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2019 Event Marketing Statistics, Trends and Data

Bizzabo

Get ready for the most comprehensive list of event marketing statistics, event management statistics and event planning statistics on the internet for 2019 and beyond! Plus, we've added industry-specific insights into live event marketing for 2019. Event Marketing Budgets and Trends. the average marketing budget on live events.

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Ninja Moves for Improved Conference Session Marketing

Velvet Chainsaw

As conference education trumps the exhibit hall experience at many association meetings, or creeps into your trade show experience to create a solutions-driven, holistic experience for your attendees, upping your game with session titles, descriptions, and learning objectives has become more important than ever. You should too!

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Green Lights: These Eco-friendly Giveaways ‘Self-destruct’

Event Marketer

It’s leading event marketers across the industry to scrutinize swag (one marketer told us recently they instantly rejected an RFP that mentioned the use of plastic disposable tchotchkes). Gone are the days of the stress ball you found on the trade show floor.

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Which meeting design books should I buy?

Conferences that Work

In 2013, Eric de Groot and Mike van de Vijver published this unique, extraordinary, and important book on meeting design. [If you decide to buy one of mine, read the conclusion of this post for ways to pay less!]. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ).

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. She is currently the EVP of business development at the Tarsus Group.

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Will Meeting Planners Be New Targets for Influencer Marketing?

PCMA Convene

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. People just don’t know really what to think of Oklahoma City,” said Seth Spillman, the CVB’s director of marketing and communications.