SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. 2) Apple Special Events.

Social Media 279

Social Media 2021 Trade Shows Marketing 279

Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A situation like this is a doomsday scenario for an event planner. However, it’s one that can be avoided if you have a well-defined event marketing strategy on your side. After all, in-person, hybrid, and virtual events rarely sell themselves, no matter how engaging or exciting they might be. What is event marketing?

Event Marketing 52

Event Marketing Marketing 2022 Social Media 52

Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Adam Parry , Co-Founder of Event Tech Live, shares the stage with other event technology experts to discuss the future role of virtual and hybrid events and how the rapidly emerging technologies can improve the engagement and value of live events. 10:30am – BIG EVENTS, SMALL FOOTPRINTS.

2021 118

2021 Tech 2022 2019 118

Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Insights resource Crunchbase estimated that in 2020 and 2021, more than $1.5 billion was invested in virtual and hybrid event companies.

Tech 52

Tech 2025 Event Tech 2021 52

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Event Tech Live 2021 (ETL21) landed with a massive splash today. The first of two fully virtual days, ahead of the in-person event on Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 November, saw 557 connections made, 740 meetings accepted and 3,274 messages exchanged. This one was steered by Joe Atkinson who’s co-founder at ETL partner Lineup Ninja.

Event Tech 59

Event Tech Tech 2021 Sustainability 59

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The first Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas takes place in April next year, on the back of its UK counterpart’s record-breaking success at ExCeL London. And organisers are looking for qualified speakers as they finalise the show’s content plan. In terms of the content we’re looking for, it’s about technology rather than geography.

Event Tech 59

Event Tech Tech 2023 Speakers 59

Hubilo Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

In this guide, you will get familiar with 15 marketing strategies that will help you promote your virtual conference in 2021. But how to find out who would be interested in your event? For instance, if you simply write something like “ Sign up to attend our Virtual SEO Summit 2021 next month. Let’s begin!

2021 52

2021 Conference Marketing Social Media 52

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Hundreds of international and UK destinations, hotels, venues and event suppliers will be present while more than 40 hours of education can be accessed during the show, which continues on 1 October, both live at ExCeL, London and virtually on the Swapcard platform. To register to attend The Meetings Show’s 2021 visit [link].

Meetings 83

Meetings Tourism 2021 Sustainability 83

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Why asynchronous events?

Social Media 122

Social Media Events Speakers 2022 122

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. That’s why it’s also known as engagement marketing. In a sense, all events are experiential. How To Plan Experiential Events.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trade Shows Event Marketing 118

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

This year, Cvent made a significant investment in the Virtual Attendee Hub , creating a virtual event experience that integrates with their existing event marketing and event management platform. In November, Bizzabo , a platform for virtual and live event conferences, announced they closed a $138M investment round.

Tech 109

Tech 2021 Event Tech Marketing 109

Bizzabo

JULY 1, 2021

Bizzabo is continuing to strategically invest in people and in the future of event technology. In December 2020, Bizzabo announced a $138 million financing round to meet surging demand for its all-in-one, end-to-end events platform globally, with a focus on enhancing the attendee experience in the hybrid events market.

B2B 62

B2B Banking 2021 Technology 62

Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This involves creating a comprehensive event plan, which is a document that defines all the logistics involved in hosting a successful event. An event plan typically covers: Budget Venue Target audience Event date and details Event promotion Sponsors, vendors, speakers, and special guests. But the good news?

Event Planning 52

Event Planning 2022 2028 Speakers 52

Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2022

In the wake of the 2020 – 2021 pandemic, most corporate events are now a mix of both in-person and virtual attendees and sessions. Ideas and content can be shared digitally with thousands of people via mobile event app or in post-event marketing. 1: Speakers and Relevant Content. Don’t Click Away!

Social Media 121

Social Media Speakers 2020 Entertainment 121

SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Plus, check out our list of the best virtual events and conferences to attend and be inspired by in 2021. Conferences tend to be larger events that can last days or weeks, depending on the purpose, as opposed to shorter events such as webinars. Virtual Conference vs. Virtual Event: What’s the Difference?

2021 130

2021 Conference Social Media Healthcare 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This exciting event trend has been around for ages, but thanks to the speedy development of event technology solutions, it has now reached brand new heights. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments. How To Gamify Events?

Social Media 127

Social Media Events Trade Shows 2016 127

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

RainFocus , provider of the next-generation enterprise event marketing platform, today unveiled its RainFocus Essential package, a key component to the company’s all-in-one event management and marketing platform. To learn more about INSIGHT, visit [link].

Meetings 80

Meetings 2013 Marketing 2022 80

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

25, 2021, through Jan. 23 could purchase rare merch, snag collectibles, snap pics and selfies with iconic artwork, watch rare Bowie footage, attend curated events and peruse a collection of audio-centric touchpoints, including a 360 reality audio experience leveraging Sony technology. Agency: Factory 360.

Retail 104

Retail Technology 2021 Tech 104

InGo

MAY 24, 2022

So if you’re looking for inspiration for your next event, re-evaluating your marketing strategy, or need some fuel to inspire buy-in from key stakeholders, keep reading for some exciting (and eye-opening) stats and trends for the ever-growing events industry. But, challenges remain in ensuring a truly successful hybrid event.

B2B 52

B2B Event Apps 2028 2020 52

InGo

MAY 24, 2022

So if you’re looking for inspiration for your next event, re-evaluating your marketing strategy, or need some fuel to inspire buy-in from key stakeholders, keep reading for some exciting (and eye-opening) stats and trends for the ever-growing events industry. Event management software. Event technology adoption.

B2B 52

B2B Event Apps 2028 2020 52

SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

This CMI Top 25 Meetings Management Company was an early adopter of event technology , and is an expert in reducing the digital gaps that many companies face today. . When it comes to hybrid events, a dedicated meeting manager will: Source, vet, and manage streaming platforms. Manage attendee registration and event logistics.

2022 147

2022 Event Management Management Social Media 147

Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the company underwent its second initial public offering in December 2021 following a multi-billion merger with San Francisco-based SPAC Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. Their comprehensive suite of tools caters to events of various scales, from intimate gatherings to large conferences and exhibitions.

2024 62

2024 Retail 2011 2013 62

Socio Events

JUNE 14, 2021

Hybrid events are the new frontier, a creative brainchild of in-person and virtual events that allow event organizers to produce a highly engaging experience for attendees, whether in-person or virtual. An immersive, attendance-boosting hybrid event that excites speakers and delights attendees. The result?

Sponsorships 98

Sponsorships 2020 Speakers Events 98

Nunify

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

When I gave it event-related prompts, the answers were quite intriguing. Let’s see what it has to say about event technology. ChatGPT prompts for Event Technology With the onset of the hybrid events era, it would be awesome if ChatGPT could help. Are hybrid events just hype? Not very helpful !

Sponsorships 52

Sponsorships Event Apps 2023 Tech 52

GEVME

JANUARY 3, 2021

With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge. How can you prepare your audiences to attend a hybrid event?

Social Media 156

Social Media Event Ideas Venues Events 156

GEVME

JANUARY 3, 2021

With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge. How can you prepare your audiences to attend a hybrid event?

Social Media 156

Social Media Event Ideas Venues Events 156

Socio Events

JANUARY 4, 2023

The industry has moved beyond feeling excited to be back to in-person events. That was the big trend in 2021 and early 2022. Now, people are thinking critically about the events they truly want to attend. ” Will Curran Founder, Endless Events. Prior to the pandemic, inbound marketing worked really well for us.

2023 52

2023 2022 Event Technology Technology 52

Attendify

JUNE 17, 2021

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, previously in-person events had to be entirely transformed into fully virtual experiences out of necessity. As vaccination continues to be widely available and broad reopening measures are put in place, we’re entering an inflection point of what events can and will be in the second half of 2021 and beyond.

Technology 61

Technology Speakers Event Apps Events 61

Nunify

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In State of the Events statistics for 2021, they’ve found that the percentage of success of virtual events for their business, between “very successful” and “somewhat successful,” is a combined 91.2%. That’s an enormous positive turnout for how well online events are for businesses and their effectiveness.

2028 52

2028 Social Media 2021 2020 52

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In this article, we will show you the best ways to maximize event engagement at your next event. More than half (67.7%) of event marketers find it more difficult to keep attendees engaged during sessions at virtual events. Leverage event technology and find a hybrid solution that will help you merge the two worlds.

Social Media 110

Social Media Event Apps Entertainment 2021 110

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the upcoming year, the in-person aspect of Hybrid events will be an added challenge. For Event Marketers, it will be critical for GTM teams to prioritize and capture event engagement and interaction data in Marketing Automation Platforms and CRM systems seamlessly, from both virtual and hybrid events.

2022 52

2022 Events Marketing Technology 52

Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

The organizers and sponsors behind the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festivals have been “keeping Austin weird” since the annual event was established in 1987. In addition to taking place as usual in downtown Austin, a virtual edition of SXSW 2022 was offered to expand the globally-recognized event’s reach.

2022 124

2022 Entertainment Tech 2001 124

Event Industry News

JULY 4, 2022

It’s hard not to see every event supplier providing for the burgeoning 2022 calendar on the back of such a lean, unpredictable 2021, as a superhero. With end-to-end functionality, event organizers can leverage RainFocus for every event need, whether their events are virtual, physical, or hybrid.

2022 52

2022 Conference Technology Management 52