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Globex update: Global exhibitions market to contract by c.70% in 2020

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The global exhibitions market is set to contract by c.70% 70% in 2020, according to the latest Globex updated 2020 forecast released today by strategy consultancy, AMR International. This forecast is the only analysis that measures the direct impact of Covid-19 on the global exhibitions organising market.

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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

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We feel great sympathy for all affected by COVID-19 and the ripple effects this global pandemic has caused.”. SXSW typically has a strict no-refunds policy, but due to the unprecedented situation, they offered 2020 registrants badge deferral to the next three years of the festival, or 50% off a future walk-up rate ticket until 2023.

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How Bad Was 2020? EIC Plans to Find Out

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In partnership with Oxford Economics, EIC announced a new research initiative on March 16 that will quantify the global events industry’s economic impact and, for the first time, the total losses experienced in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Articulate how meetings and events can be a catalyst for economic recovery.

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Konduko appoints new VP in marketing push for safe, contactless global event technology

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Swiss-based contactless event pioneer, Konduko, has today announced the appointment of Mathew James as new VP for marketing and communications. Mathew will lead the award-winning company’s marketing effort in communicating how Konduko’s Kontactless Smart Events will allow the return of large exhibition events safely and successfully.

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52eight3 asks “Is your event PR-worthy?” at International Confex 2020

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Topics covered include how to build your event story; the difference between your marketing message and your PR hook; and how to leverage existing data to build your story. 52eight3 is a highly skilled marketing and PR agency focused on getting technology and suppliers seen, known and loved by event organisers.

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The AMR Top 20 exhibition organisers by exhibition-organising revenue 2020

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AMR International has released its annual “ Top 20 exhibition organisers ”: the global ranking based exclusively on exhibition organising revenue. The ranking takes into account 2020 revenues. Informa Markets remains number one, followed by RX (formerly Reed Exhibitions). Comparison between 2019 & 2020.

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The 2020 CMI 25 in Pictures

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A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages.

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