Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A 2018 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee report showed that for every £10 spent on a ticket for a live music event, £17 is spent elsewhere in the local economy, meaning that every ticket taken up positively impacts the whole community.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As your event approaches, the marketing team may focus specifically on c reating press releases, w orking with local publications to extend reach, social media promotion , and i mplementing an email communication strategy to foster pre-event engagement. Sponsorship. Sponsorships. Create a sponsorship strategy.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Whether it’s social media or email marketing and list building , your database of potential attendees will grow substantially, which means your leads and brand awareness will grow, too. Offer event sponsorships and contra deals. Some companies generate revenue from their event marketing strategy.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine. She truly loves her job! Liz launched Liz King Events. county finalist in 2019.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As your event approaches, the marketing team may focus specifically on c reating press releases, w orking with local publications to extend reach, social media promotion , and i mplementing an email communication strategy to foster pre-event engagement. Create a sponsorship strategy. Identify your opportunity.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 18, 2024

Agency: CNC Agency) Photo credit: CNC Agency THIS SXSW CONSTRUCTION EVENT WAS ICON-IC Perhaps we’ve been living under a rock, but unbeknownst to us, there are companies capable of 3D-printing entire homes. In fact, construction technology company ICON launched the first permitted 3D-printed house in 2018 at SXSW.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Bonus tip: make sure your photo op is branded so that your company receives the exposure. A post shared by Exhibit Studios (@exhibitstudios) on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:34pm PST. Cape Wine Expo 2018 in South Africa created pre-manufactured stands made from Xanita, a material that is both recyclable and made from recycled cardboard.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 23, 2020

Social Media Week. Back at the start of March (which seems like a lifetime ago) with the travel ban to the US in place, Social Media Week highlighted that attendees could pass on their entry to someone not affected by the ban or shift to other events in 2021. This two day physical event has been live-streamed since 2018.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2019

Web hosting company GitHub launched its first conference for software developers in 2015 at San Francisco’s Pier 70. It was a good fit — the venue’s raw, industrial atmosphere underscored the company’s funky DIY vibe — and the company brought GitHub Universe back to Pier 70 for its 2016 and 2017 editions. Sponsor Customization.

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Bizzabo

JULY 6, 2018

Of 750 professionals surveyed , 41% wished they could attend networking events more frequently, and according to the 2018 Event Marketing Report , 80% of businesses that are overperforming will be increasing their live-events budget in the next year. Create a Wow Experience: Social Media Marketing World by Social Media Examiner.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

To avoid the dark side of that equation, some companies are doing more than forecasting annual revenue growth. Over the past two years, Coca-Cola, the Kellogg Company, Hershey’s, and a range of other established brands have appointed inaugural CGOs. Think about an exhibiting company with a 10′ x 10′ booth.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

You can use tunnels in many ways such as an LED tunnel where you could play video footage that matches your theme, display sponsorship branding, and so much more. They also work as event promotion and marketing being spread across attendees social media channels. Event Sponsorship .

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Seth renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!) Nir is an active angel investor and has a strong portfolio with companies like Eventbrite, Refresh.io, Product Hunt and many more. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he? What is he known for?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Seth renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!) Nir is an active angel investor and has a strong portfolio with companies like Eventbrite, Refresh.io, Product Hunt and many more. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he? What is he known for?

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

From there, you can create a plan that includes creating the proposal, selling your company and event, and report relevant data back to the sponsors post-event. VIPs can take many forms, from politicians and celebrities to local influencers and company CEOs. And this story is often a digital one, shared through social media.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 16, 2019

Check out 12 of their best event examples and learn how to host better conferences, trainings, and seminars for your own company. Cisco is a San Jose based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells networking and telecommunication tools (among other things). June 11, 2018. Cisco Live. Source: Cisco Live.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Sponsors leverage their sponsorship as a marketing strategy. IDENTIFY YOUR ASSETS TO A SPONSOR.

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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. InVision is a global company that holds events across the world. The BLANK company Namely has created a special community for their event attendees called Backstage Pass. Source: Zapier. Source: Brightcove.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2019

In 2018, Jones said that the figure had grown to 2.5 Another $16 million to $17 million of the budget comes from the city’s Tourism Public Improvement District — a fee on Dallas hotels with more than 100 rooms — followed by an additional $2 million to $3 million in private money from partnerships, sponsorships, and memberships.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Unless you are a Fortune 500 company, you probably don’t have the budget for a high-scale event. Why will another company, after all, choose to sponsor your event when they receive dozens of similar requests on a near daily basis? Sponsors leverage their sponsorship as a marketing strategy. IDENTIFY YOUR ASSETS TO A SPONSOR.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Danielle Launders has spent over six years working on events at Moz—managing everything from sponsorships to collateral to content and all of the logistics in-between. I had a discussion with someone and they told me about this exciting company named Moz who were hiring for their marketing team. July 11, 2018. _anchorhead ?

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Fortunately for event organizers wondering how to create successful fundraising events in 2018 and beyond, there are plenty of examples to draw inspiration from. Offer more than one type of sponsorship package. They also included a raffle with prizes donated by featured vendors and brand name companies. Photo Source: MENCAP.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Partnered events can provide a far greater results than if one company decided to host an event solo. The first is starting a company blog. Buy ads or sponsorships. As event social media expert Joe Comm suggests, create a Facebook group that feels like a meetup of sorts. Publish content. INBOUND18. Retargeting Ads.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

From virtual entertainment to sponsorships, learn how you can make a digital or hybrid conference just as exciting — or more exciting — than its fully in-person counterpart. #1) 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. Work together on social media content and promotions. Social Media Strategies Summit.

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Nuila Events LLC

JUNE 25, 2017

This will give you time to make everything right… especially when you need to take care of sponsorship! Companies set their budgets in the fourth quarter of the current year for the entire next fiscal year. Can you give them a dedicated eBlast or Social Media post to your followers? Hand out marketing materials?

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Eventmobi

MAY 30, 2019

Attendees are looking for unique experiences and get excited about having something to share on their social media pages to create that sense of exclusivity. To keep up with your attendees’ expectations, bring an element of fun to your booth that will encourage shares on social media. GIF courtesy of IMEX 2018.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 11, 2022

With eight years in the sector, Tinique Hay conceived Hay Events, a solution for entrepreneurs and small business management, in 2018. The company launched in lockdown, providing Hay with an opportunity to hone her virtual and hybrid event skills. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

84% of event attendees say that they have a more positive opinion about the company, brand, product, or service being promoted after the event. Sponsorship packages, exhibition space, and other revenue-generating activities will be easier to achieve buy-in for if you consider everything from their perspective.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

From blogs on ways to increase ticket sales to 40-page eBooks on ways to maximize event sponsorship to webinars featuring event organizers in the field— you’ll find something useful within this directory of event planning resources. The Event Sponsorship Guide: Learn how to find, pitch and keep amazing conference and event sponsors.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We've compiled a list of 70+ marketing conferences, summits and other events that focus on a wide range of topics from SEO, to social media, to content marketing. SMW Social Media Week: Lagos. Social Media Marketing World. Social Media Week: New York. back to top. February Conferences 2019.

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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%. The majority of company leaders are supportive of their company’s event strategies, but this support is contingent on the ability of event teams to prove ROI. By 2020, 3.2M

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Bizzabo

APRIL 4, 2019

Maybe you're wondering, "Can events really generate positive ROI for my company?" After all, if your company doesn't experience any benefits from hosting a conference, expo, or similar gathering, why do it? After all, if your company doesn't experience any benefits from hosting a conference, expo, or similar gathering, why do it?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

SXSW 2018: Brand Experiences From Austin’s Flagship Event. In collaboration with DC, WarnerMedia and Milestone Media, Ally Financial recently unveiled year-long programming designed to celebrate, elevate and support Black and diverse creators across art, entertainment and fashion. ALLY FINANCIAL. Agency: BMF). Agency: Pink Sparrow.).

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

While different event apps offer different features, common features are a digital event agenda , one-to-one messaging, attendee profiles for networking research, speaker profiles, sponsor pages, and social media integrations. 4) Sponsorship Opportunities. 4) Devise a Social Media Strategy.

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Bizzabo

JULY 5, 2019

Technology and SaaS companies are constantly thinking of ways to iterate on the marketing funnel. Over the course of the half-day event, they discussed high-growth cultures, diversity & inclusion, marketing best practices, and experiential marketing—building both their company and personal brands in the process. Event Sponsorships.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

Their 2018 conference has drawn speakers like the Growth VP of Spotify, the Head of Enterprise Marketing at Lyft, the Chief Digital Marketing Officer at SAP and many other experts from leading brands. You started as a social media intern from and have become the founder of a globe-spanning event series. Learning to Love Events.

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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. They have partnered with musicians, artists, companies like Casper and Dyson, as well as celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal. Source: AdAge.

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