SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

A post shared by Culinary Crafts (@culinarycrafts) on Sep 8, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT. As far as food and beverage, in 2018 there will be more businesses capitalizing on this, showing how food is made before it reaches the customer. A post shared by Rebekah Wineburg (@postandvine) on Dec 5, 2017 at 8:06pm PST. Experiential Catering.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Real-Time Apps: Even more planners switched from paper to digital communication at events in 2018 by ditching the printed program and adopting apps that offer dynamic agendas, easy discovery and communication between attendees and social media hook-ups. The post 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The post 10+ Awesome Presentations for Event Professionals (2018 Edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Want design tips to make your event slides stand out? Or maybe you don’t want all the extra trouble of putting it all together […].

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Eventory

APRIL 5, 2018

Reading Time: 6 minutes It all started with passing samples of products on the streets… Experimental, engaging marketing has gone from the edge to the great player in marketing. Check out our picks of the best event marketing campaigns to get inspired and implement the brand new event marketing strategy to your company.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. Alistair Turner, head judge and managing director of EIGHT PR & Marketing, said: “The quality of entry once again took a step forward and the introduction of Best New Event produced some amazing applications. Full Awards Listing.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 21, 2018

We have discussed a few audience engagement tools that were trending in 2017. However, due to the fast-paced development of event tech tools , a lot of new and upcoming tools have entered the market post out list. The post 10 Audience Engagement Tools for 2018 appeared first on Hubilo Blog. Have tools you’d like to suggest?

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Learn what 1000+ marketers have to say about the events industry in this landmark report. Featuring insights on event marketing budgets, tactics, team sizes, technology and more. Last year we emailed over 400 mid- to senior-level marketers asking for their thoughts on the events industry. The results were shocking.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. and those that travel to international markets. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7 percent compared to +4.9

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Bizzabo

MARCH 7, 2019

See how leading brands are using guerrilla marketing campaigns to make a big splash without busting their wallet. Guerrilla marketing campaigns (not to be confused with gorilla marketing campaigns ) are one of the more unique event types. These examples of effective live guerrilla marketing events will inspire some of your own.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Multi award-winning event organiser CloserStill Media welcomed a record attendance with over 12,000 business leaders and industry experts at Technology for Marketing, eCommerce Expo & ad:tech London 2018. Over 1,500 delegates are expected to flood through the doors at Marina Bay Sands on the 10 – 11 October 2018.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. Client: Multilevel Marketing Firm. Program: US Foods President’s Cup 2017. Client: One10 Marketing. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. “If you’re going to enter [the Chinese] market, this is a long-term investment. Phillip Jones, 2017 PCMA Education Foundation Chair; Claire Smith, 2018 PCMA Board Chair; and Sherrif Karamat, newly named CEO of PCMA.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The Hamburg Convention Bureau has won Gold at the FMBE Awards for Most Immersive Brand Event or Roadshow for its consumer event Hamburg on Tour 2017. As per the event’s official documentation, Hamburg on Tour 2017 attracted 11,100 visitors with 92% of visitors indicating the immersive experience made them want to visit Hamburg.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 4, 2018

A post shared by Lime Green Events (@limegreenevents) on Nov 13, 2017 at 3:57am PST. A post shared by Aris Lavdis (@aris_lvds) on Nov 27, 2017 at 5:25am PST. A post shared by ExhibitMax (@exhibitmax_exhibits) on Dec 30, 2017 at 11:10am PST. A post shared by Linzel Distributing (@linzeldistributing) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:24am PST.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Here are some of our hospitality technology trend predictions for 2018 to make sure that you’re one step ahead of the game. By using CRM technology, data from various sources, including sales, marketing and social media channels, can be viewed and updated in one place. In 2018 we predict a notable shift towards cloud-based solutions.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

What are event attendees expecting in 2018? This feature also means that event planners have the capability to personalize the marketing of an event by segmenting their CRM into groups of similar interests or experience. 2018 is saying goodbye to the manual process, and hello to the fully-automated all-in-one event management cloud!

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 5, 2018

bb Blanc Audiovisual & Entertainment, Toronto, ON for Right To Play Tribute Dinner 2017. FMAV, Calgary, AB for the ILEA Esprit Awards Gala 2017. Quest Audio Visual, Toronto, ON for the Arbonne CNTC 2017. Calgary, AB for Rendez-vous Canada 2017 “All The Stars”. Best Experiential Marketing Event.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Get inspired by these 10 corporate event marketing ideas that go beyond the typical trade show booth. It’s no secret that live events are valuable marketing channels. According to the 2018 Event Marketing Benchmarks and Trends , that’s exactly the case. Virtual Reality will be news-worthy Event Marketing.

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FoodStorm

JANUARY 31, 2018

Check out some of the biggest catering trends for 2018…. One of the biggest things to come out of 2017 was the knowledge that people want to know where their food comes from. With this in mind, 2018 will be the year of experiential catering , in which clients can immerse themselves in the experience of an interactive catering station.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Sixty-three percent of respondents to Convene’s Meetings Market Survey 2018 (compared to 64 percent in the 2017 survey) reported that they are booking their small meetings more than six months out. The overall average is 10 months, the same as the 2017 survey.

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Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

2017 brought us many new things. I’ve highlighted three of the biggest trends affecting the event management industry, including new technologies and market shifts. Here are three key event management trends that you need to keep in mind for 2018. Using drones for filming and security. Travel costs are on the rise.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 2, 2017

In the Spring 2017 edition, meeting planners are optimistic about increased budgets, meeting space availability and attendance. For the past few years, meeting professionals have been working in a sellers’ market. The post 2017 Meetings Industry Trends Reveal Sunny Outlook appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Eighty-eight percent of respondents to Convene’s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey said that it was more difficult for potential event registrants to obtain visas in 2018 than in 2017. Convene’s Meetings Market Survey was prepared for PCMA by Lewis Copulsky, principal, Lewis & Clark. All material © 2019 by PCMA.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 13, 2018

Disclaimer: Events which have passed at the time of writing as well as unconfirmed events in 2018 are not included in this list. 2) Google I/O 2018. 3) VRLA 2018 - Virtual Reality LA. 4) WWDC 2018 - Worldwide Developers Conference. 4) WWDC 2018 - Worldwide Developers Conference. AR - Augmented Reality.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Globex 2018, to be published on 5 November 2018, will show that 2017’s global exhibitions market growth was boosted by continued high growth in emerging markets, while mature markets continued to trade in an improved macroeconomic environment. Global market – 2017 highlights. 70% range. •

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2019

Following an in-depth analysis of 11 industry reports, Warwick Conferences has found that, while the UK conferencing and events market is growing as a whole, the conference and meetings segment has suffered decline for a third consecutive year. American Express – 2018 Global Meetings & Events Forecast.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 7, 2019

See how leading brands are using guerilla marketing campaigns to make a big splash without busting their wallet. Guerilla marketing campaigns are one of the more unique event types. Some of the latest event marketing stats show that 75% of content marketers believe live events are the most effective part of any marketing strategy.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 20, 2018

INBOUND 2018 is one of the biggest marketing events of the year. We spoke with 15 experienced marketers to glean best practices and tips for getting the most out of this major happening. Britta Schellenberg, VP Corporate Marketing Ops, Brightcove. Jenny Mudarri, Content Marketing Manager, Wistia.

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a2z Innovation Insider

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

We are thrilled to share that the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA)’s ChirpE mobile event app, powered by a2z, has won the 2018 IAEE Art of Show award in the Most Innovative Use of Technology category! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held 11-13 December 2018 in New Orleans, LA.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2018

From the Brand and Buzz Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Speakers: Dr. Anja Schmidt-Ott – VOK DAMS Events & Live Marketing. Due to popular demand, the fifth edition of Event Tech Live will take place over two days 7th & 8th November 2018 at The Old Truman Brewery, London.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Due to popular demand, the fifth edition of Event Tech Live will take place over two days 7th & 8th November 2018 at The Old Truman Brewery, London. The post ETL Replay: Marketing your exhibition digitally and online appeared first on Event Industry News.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

is gearing up to host a slew of citywide conventions and meetings in 2018 that are coming to the capital for the first time. will welcome 21 citywide conventions and special events in 2018, with 422,434 total room nights and an economic impact of $361 million,” said Elliott L. In 2017, D.C. In 2017, D.C. Washington, D.C.,

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 20, 2018

JonNYC (@xJonNYC) November 8, 2017 Another @americanair flight, another time being woken up with exactly 40 minutes left in the flight by the annoying @BarclaycardUS credit card pitch #pleasejustletmesleep #ialreadyhavethedangcard — Andy’s Travel Blog (@andystravelblog) May 9, 2018 It’s awful on @AmericanAir.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant took part in the time-honored tradition of taking his selfie at the newly reopened Minneapolis Sculpture Garden after its two-year, $33 million renovation in June 2017. this opens the possibility to much more of the potential meeting market. Back to 2017 CVB Selfie Contest.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 6, 2018

Want to get the most out of INBOUND 2018? With over 20,000 attendees gathering in Boston annually for this experience organized by HubSpot in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is one of the largest marketing events in the world. Regularly check your inbox for the latest INBOUND 2018 updates. Solidify Your Goals.

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Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2019

Scotland is bucking the trend with the number of major association events held in 2018 up 5% from 2017, despite the UK dropping two places in the latest ICCA Country and City Statistics report for total number of international association meetings. Where ideas become legend”.

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