Event Industry News

DECEMBER 17, 2019

by Brecht Fourneau, senior director, EMEA & APAC Marketing, Aventri. Event technology is a fast-changing landscape. To this end, here are three top trends that will drive opportunity and growth in 2020 and beyond. Trend #1: Rise of the integrated event management software (EMS) platform. No need to add complexity.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

And as hybrid events and virtual events grow in popularity in a post-COVID world, this merging of real-world and online realms is only going to get deeper and more common. Enter the importance of the mobile event app in the realm of event technology. 26 Best Mobile Event Apps of 2020.

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e2m.live

MARCH 2, 2021

To make the event seamless, UAK needed a user-friendly, stable and secure virtual event platform that would do more than just allow them to host sessions – it would come with a suite of networking features and customized virtual lobbies. e2m OnAir turned UAKON 2020, their 34th annual conference into a virtual event.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

One of the biggest benefits of event marketing comes down to the here and now of an event day; it’s all about the meet and greets, networking, and face-to-face interactions. Video marketing is one of the biggest ways to garner that success, both before and after the big day. Pre-event promotional videos.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Many corporations have used a hybrid event strategy for years to successfully scale their marketing efforts. Its flagship conference, Dreamforce – the world’s largest software event – has had a digital component for years now. Meet your audience where they are . Salesforce is one such example.

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Eventmobi

JULY 29, 2022

CLHIA’s November 2020 Virtual Wealth and Retirement Conference focused on providing those managing wealth portfolios for Canadian life and health insurers with up-to-date and actionable information about important trends and issues shaping the industry. Meet the Person Behind the Magic. Planning the Event. About CLHIA.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. The company had already purchased video service StreamYard and mobile app company Tobi. Twine, which announced a $3.3

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Eventscase Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While having face-to-face events is still the crowd-favourite format, the events industry has to take strides when it comes to digital marketing. The facility to connect with large numbers of people and the “viral” component of some marketing strategies still make social media a very powerful tool to market your events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Live events are the main crux and that has always been the case. Keeping Connections While the hybrid model of meetings isn’t dead.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. And, research predicts that the global events industry will bring in $2.194 trillion by 2028 – a huge jump from the $887 billion it generated in 2020.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

In fact, 60% of leaders believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals. And, research predicts that the global events industry will bring in $2.194 trillion by 2028 – a huge jump from the $887 billion it generated in 2020. Event apps. Event management software.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

He said: “The innovation over the next decade will undoubtedly reshape the way the industry manages, markets, and delivers meetings and events, offering event organisers a unique opportunity to take on a more strategic role within their organisations and, crucially, capitalise on revenue-boosting opportunities.”.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2021

Think back to the humble event app to gain insight into the future of online event platforms. Stages of App Evolution. A decade or so ago, despite brave event-planning souls paving the way, very few event apps were on the market—a handful, really. Medical meetings? Scientific?

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology solves many common event planning pain points. It saves time, optimizes event management , boosts engagement, and thus makes event marketing more profitable. Event Technology Provides Analytics & Data. They can also set up chatbots that answer questions about the event.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Meeting planners also learn by watching others doing. That is why, in this time of repackaging grand destination programs to fit onto confined computer screens, a great way to avoid mistakes is to study how our peers are shape-shifting to meet COVID-era standards. Good Event Design Still Matters.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When the first lockdowns started in March 2020, Zoom emerged as the go-to solution to stay connected. People used Zoom to host virtual events as well as catch up with their loved ones. At Endless Events, we believe that event platforms and technology should be the basis of a modern event strategy.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The hybrid event management company defines hybrid events as live-marketing plus MoSoLo (mobile applications, social media, location-based services), and ensures all of their clients are privileged to just that. Captivating audiences and event stimulation is a mainstay of the Vok Dams experiences. . Caledonia, WI.

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Event Farm

MAY 24, 2017

This is a guest post by Courtney Spero , a Marketing Communication Specialist at the Creative Group. The role of technology in meetings and events has moved beyond its initial purpose of simply providing convenience. Using technology in meetings and events to provide convenience.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

A survey recently conducted by Markletic, with 3851 B2B companies, shows that most organisations allocated around 20% of their marketing budget to their virtual events portfolio in 2021. The most considerable portion of this budget being dedicated to hiring online event software. However, COVID-19 changed the game.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

For example, if you know that most event waste is sent to landfills, any of the following strategies could enable you to divert event items to more sustainable alternatives: Limit your usage of paper signage, brochures and other print materials, as attendees often toss these into the garbage – even if designated areas for recycling exist.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

EventMobi’s end-to-end virtual event solution helps organizers design, promote, monetize and produce highly customized virtual events. With event marketing and registration, the Virtual Space, and GoLive! For planners running hybrid events, it can be paired with EventMobi’s signature event app.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Engaging events are captivating and compelling; they capture the attention of their audience from the start and hold on tight. A 2020 Bizzabo report showed that over 80% of B2B marketing professionals ranked event engagement as an important KPI for determining an event’s success. Post-event engagement.

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Event Birdie

JANUARY 26, 2021

Last year I was quite proud of my 2020 Event Trend Predictions. I had thought long and hard about what I thought would shape the events industry and I predicted we were in for a change; “…. As 2020 came to a close in Australia the situation seemed to be improving. Capacity at events will be closely monitored.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

That number is expected to grow in 2020 as employers encourage the blending of business and leisure travel to appeal to the younger generations that are rising up through the workforce. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? Include details of the extended rates in your event communications and event app.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Brandt explains the evolution of event technology. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. ” Event Platforms 101. Will and Brandt dive deeper into event platforms.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Before 2020, the word “virtual,” was synonymous with things like virtual reality goggles and cool tech gadgets. But unfortunately, it took on a new meaning in 2020 and became a buzzword for reasons we were not expecting. As virtual events became popular in 2020, event managers also realized their value. and it did.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

The more inclusive, agile, and captivating your event is, the greater chance you have of meeting your goals and reaching a wider audience. And if that’s what you’re looking for from your next event, you might want to consider planning a virtual conference. Imagine a situation where your in-person event is all but complete.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2022

So, it continues to confound me the number of times we still see planners trying to “create engagement” or “deliver ROI” to their attendees and stakeholders by simply buying the latest and greatest Event App or Audience Engagement Activity—and then being shocked when nobody uses it. All the World’s a Canvas.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You might think that since it’s not a typical feature of virtual event platforms. It’s often perceived to be more difficult than in-person events. Ever since 2020, virtual platforms are becoming increasingly sophisticated in allowing better networking opportunities – using features not typical of traditional webinars.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. There was a lot to process during the year 2020 and, at the same time, so much to learn. or a customized virtual events app. Conclusion.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 30, 2020

However, with increased competition in the space, it’s more difficult than ever to attract and retain new event sponsors. Over 90 percent say that sponsor retention rates are static or decreasing — a worrying trend that event marketers need to pay attention to. The event app is a great place to start.

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Events are no exception to this phenomenon, and thanks to a bevy of new event technology , organizers can now provide personalized experiences – even at large-scale events. That’s why adding a personalized recommendation feature in your enterprise event app is a win-win for both organizers and attendees.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From sponsored sessions to virtual booths, discover the most popular virtual event sponsorship ideas for engaging virtual attendees and driving ROI. Virtual events are one the most popular event types for 2020 and they're swiftly becoming mission-critical for organizations and brands. 8 Virtual Event Sponsorship Ideas.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For the first time since the pandemic started, South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is going back to in-person events, selecting Grip, the AI-powered event, networking and matchmaking platform as its event technology partner. We’re reinventing SXSW for 2022, and technologies like Grip help us with that mission.”.

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