Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Speaker Bio: Rachel Stephan is a creative thinker, idea generator, and an event industry speaker on topics that cover event marketing, social media and digital events. snöball was a Top 5 finalist at the 2017 IMEX Pitch as well as an IBTM World 2017 Tech Watch Award finalist and winner of the Best use of PR.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2018

The sharing of photos is something that has been promoted by event organisers ever since social media exploded into our lives via smartphones. With Eventer – a platform launched in January 2017 – that process becomes easier and more secure.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The venues hosted a record number of events, 37% more than 2017, totalling 44,500. When looking at the sales activity carried out across the venues, 95% were undertaking proactive sales activities, with venues valuing face-to-face contact including attending network events (95%), trade shows (79%) and hosting ‘fam trips’ (77%).

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AUGUST 31, 2017

Often this has been limited to merging data from social media profiles to populate conference apps and suggest meetings. After years of speculation, Absolute Exhibits , a trade show display provider, is calling AR one of the top trade show trends of 2017. Push Notifications.

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Eventinterface

MAY 17, 2017

Keenya Kelly , Founder of If You Brand It , hosts conferences each year for women with curly hair, teaching entrepreneurs how to strategically build only brands, and works with planners to run social media during live events. Using social media during events tied to contests, live streams and tweets is appropriate for that audience.

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MARCH 7, 2018

With more than a decade of experience in the meetings industry working both on the planning side and with associations to improve their events, Dahlia is known as the ‘go-to’ source for trend-setting solutions, tech news, and social media advice. dahliaelgazzar.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

billion in 2017 and is estimated to be $11.06 3: AR to reduce space problem at event venues: Events like automobile trade shows need a lot of floor space to showcase different models. AI-based apps can gather data from social media accounts of people who have registered for events. billion by 2022.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

If you plan events, the Technavio 2017-2021 market research report on global event management software will definitely catch your eye. Event-management software is used for the management of academic conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows,” Amit Sharma, Technavio’s lead analyst for enterprise application research, says in the report.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

“Keep Austin Weird” is the quirky slogan for the Live Music Capital of the World—our location for Convening Leaders (CL) 2017 last month. We tackled tough topics, from developing trust in the digital age to reinventing the trade-show floor. The Social Media Hubs were popular, as was the Disruptive Tech Zone.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

Social media, digitisation, personalisation, augmented reality and virtual reality are all playing a role in placing the GCC at the cutting edge of technology – home to the next gen of events. of the country’s total GDP in 2017 and is expected to rise by 6.2% Czech Republic. Azerbaijan. each year to 2028.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

At the end of 2017, consulting firm Forrester predicted that more Fortune 100 companies will embrace the need for a leader dedicated to analyzing the factors that will fuel growth in 2018. We have to think about the whole life cycle of that company and scale the value we provide as they grow.”.

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Guidebook

AUGUST 1, 2018

We did some research on some of the top trends at trade shows; check them out and implement them at your shows — they’re sure to get attendees buzzing about your booth on and off Twitter! Setting up a photo booth at your trade show is a fun and engaging activity for your guests! Go the Extra Mile.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For Creativation 2017, the AFCI transformed the show floor at the Phoenix Convention Center into a creative city where exhibitors’ booths were storefronts and areas that represented “Main Street America.” Attendees at Creativation 2017 get a crafting how-to. Photos courtesy of Creativation). They found it in Phoenix.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Social media bragging rights provided the ultimate fuel for this transition. Change before you have to’ was the mantra behind the 2017 rebrand of Italian club Juventus , based on a vision of football’s future, not an observation of its past. Connectivity between people, brands and culture on the go. Digital catalysts.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Bizzabo

JULY 6, 2018

Perhaps a social media competition or sponsored content can be ways for attendees to heighten their levels of engagement with both the event and sponsors. 2) Social Media Competition: Daytona Racing - Incentivizing attendees with a great prize is a sure way to increase levels of engagement, especially on social media.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Whenever a ticket is sold, the buyer can be prompted to share a special link via their social media or email. For instance, Zapier can connect HubSpot to your event management platform to streamline tasks 90 different tasks, including contact list building triggered by social media shares. Source: Zapier.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

Smart Meetings participated in this week’s Wine Country Hospitality and Event Trade Show, hosted by Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma ( CANVAS ). Open since May 2017, Shadybrook offers tastings and cooking demos in their tremendous kitchen. Trade Show. It’s always wine o’ clock in Napa Valley!

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

For its 2017 International Convention in San Diego on June 19–22, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) partnered with Yelp, the online review site, to produce a guidebook on the city’s top options for food, drinks, and diversions. The BIO 2017 Yelp Guidebook was primarily a print project, but it was also distributed online.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

— SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 9, 2017. Or, spring into action by getting customized Slinkys branded with your company, organization or event’s logo to hand out in swag bags or trade-show booths. The element of surprise can create a memorable moment and get your event trending on social media.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

They can be your social-media guru, local speaker bureau, or on-the-ground safety net. BEYOND SPACE AND RATES In April 2017, Dude Solutions brought its professional-development conference, Dude University, to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the first time.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

As people have grown accustomed to these personalized suggestions at home, Chris Cavanaugh, chief marketing officer at Freeman, believes they will come to expect similar intuitive, one-size-fits-you-only suggestions from conferences and trade shows they attend. For example, Cavanaugh points to medical trade shows.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Amidst the myriad books on creating and running events, Intentional Event Design , by Tahira Endean and published in 2017, stands out. Intentional Event Design ( ebook or paperback ). And I’m not saying that because she’s kind enough to mention two of my books and an event I designed and facilitated.).

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Additional findings from the report include: Between 2017 to 2018 the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year increased by 17%. Whether you’re planning a 3-day conference or attending an international trade show, this guide will give you a more complete understanding of event strategies and how to maximize their impact.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Try all the platforms including social media groups, consult your colleagues and shortlist your top 3 event app providers. Event MB , 2017. Social media is a key platform for event promotion. . App powered events generate 42% more social media impressions. “. Post that, you must source your vendors.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. So they’re boldly blending the two when they travel to exhibitions and trade shows.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2020

Exhibit Virtual is an online platform built to host virtual exhibitions, trade shows and custom exhibition stands. Bringin’ Social Back: How Teooh is Enabling Consistent Community Connections Across Social Media and the Workplace. The “fun” aspect of social media has been revamped in Teooh.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

While this event isn't an example of stellar B2B event marketing like our previous list items, it has a lot to teach about the power of live video on social media. In 2017, talented guitarist and singer/songwriter, John Mayer, embarked on his Dive Bar Tour. Social Media Marketing World. Source: PM Studio.

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Event Marketer

JULY 3, 2023

Following attendees’ exploration of the platform on the ground floor, Reddit aimed to keep the momentum going and open up more opportunities for building brand relationships. Widely viewed as an industry barometer for the year ahead, CES was the perfect setting to prove that Reddit, too, is adept at futurecasting.

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Bizzabo

MAY 14, 2018

Until recently, Wistiafest was Wistia’s annual event for video marketers and in 2017, a sunset cruise was scheduled as part of the event. In 2017, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) released their all new electric trucks series at the Tokyo Motor Show. 22) Utilize Social Media Tags.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2018

Marketers suddenly found themselves in race to optimize and outcompete with banner ads, search engine optimization, social media, retargeting and a slew of other digital marketing channels. In 2017, celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Pharrell Williams and Maria Sharapova were present to help start the celebration.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The president of EventBooking, Steve Mackenzie, attributes the company’s most recent growth to their latest software platform, VenueOps , which launched in April 2017. Exhibit Virtual is an online platform built to host virtual exhibitions, trade shows and custom exhibition stands. We look forward to connecting with you!

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 24, 2019

This could be a new social media platform, a well-known content creator, or a top movie franchise. The partnership lasted until 2017 and produced many comical commercials that showcased the power of Intel’s technology. Artificial Intelligence Conference. Source: O’Reilly. Minimalist Culture" by Intel. Source: iSpot.tv.

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