SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. Event organizers realized that this broadened their market reach, giving them access to an audience and customer base that might not have been able to attend. It’s good for the planet. Captioning.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. The hospitality alliance, comprised of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, Events DC, the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C. billion [2].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

By 2050, German bank Berenberg projects that the carbon offsets market will be worth approximately $200 billion. The events industry is helping to grow that market. Climate justice means a global transition to zero carbon while simultaneously enabling the developing world to adapt to climate change and grow on a sustainable pathway.”.

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Nunify

APRIL 14, 2021

Your marketing teams love virtual events because they can reach audiences they never imagined. Hybrid event sponsorship will be the solution that competes not just with traditional marketing, but also with digital marketing budgets. Can you give me a letter for my visa ?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals will return next month. The themes of these sessions will be sustainability, building back better and event technology. billion business events and meetings industry. And How Do You Make Yours Stand Out?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Meet in Nottingham, the official Convention Bureau charged with helping companies, associations and event organisers to find and book world-class venues, and part of destination marketing organisation Marketing Nottingham will be teaming up with Robin Hood (Ezekial Bone) to showcase all of this and more at The Meetings Show this September.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

By now, everyone reading this knows that sponsors, exhibitors, and underwriters of all events, conferences, and trade shows are unwilling to repeat the false starts of 2020. Breaking even — or worse, dropping 50-percent less operating income to the bottom line of your 2021 digital events — isn’t an option for most of you, am I right?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

We’re mindful of both protecting and leveraging the show’s strong business legacy while making sure we offer the market an event experience that’s fit for the times we’re all working in,” Bauer continued. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2021

When Ben Davis shifted to a vegan diet in 2017, part of what appealed to him included the focus on sustainability and health of what he called “the good-vibe hippie movement.” The 2021 Plant Based World Conference & Expo, for industry professionals and consumers, will return to the Javits Center, Dec.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Caterpillar set up four themed experiences to guide attendees through the booth: “Big Solutions” on developing advanced technologies, “Big Innovation” on autonomous mining, “Big Responsibility” on sustainability, and “Big Opportunities” on the people creating the company’s high-tech solutions.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. Meeting professionals are finding they need a cordless adjustable driver with laser light and all-day battery pack to tackle the variety of scenarios in a typical 2021 day. It takes a village.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Raccoon Media Group (RMG) reflects on its sustainability efforts in the past year and questions the feasibility of achieving true net zero status in this dynamic industry. RMG have come a long way in a relatively short amount of time, reducing our carbon footprint per visitor in the UK from 22kg of CO2e in 2021/22 to under 15kg in 2023/24.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You can start on what seems like an overwhelming task by reviewing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The unmissable trade show for organic and sustainable products opened its doors to thousands of buyers, retailers and industry professionals last week at MalmöMässan – attracting a total of 3858 attendees across the two days (a 5% increase since 2021). Eco Living Scandinavia is the show for the industry.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • Every effort counts. Register here.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Energy & Sustainability Sponsor. If you are hosting a virtual event , you can ask event marketing platforms such as Nunify , Airmeet, or Zoom to sponsor your event in exchange for their brand promotion. — Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) October 24, 2021. Technology Sponsors. Outreach & Media Sponsor. Venue Sponsor.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

In the beginning, we looked at what was on the market and saw that many online event platforms attempt to mimic real life. For the 2021 edition, the ShipCon organisers decided to spread the two-day event into a two-week online conference, incorporating gaming elements. The concept was created by Robert Dunsmore, Gwen and Deidrick.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The events themselves were Housing 2021, Autumn Fair, Glee Birmingham, Money 2020 and World Retail Congress Summit. At Housing 2021, speakers were streamed in to the live stage, meanwhile at World Retail Congress Summit key speakers were streamed in. Eventscase: What do brands look for when exhibiting at a trade show?

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 30, 2022

Interest in this futuristic digital world was massively heightened in 2021 when Facebook announced it would be rebranding itself as Meta as it puts this vision of engagement at its core. The second is a more immersive route which allows attendees and exhibitors to take part in a show experience from afar.

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Nunify

JANUARY 19, 2022

The last two years forced marketing gurus worldwide to leverage many digital tools to connect and engage with their target customers. As per Stastita who surveyed over 8K marketers said, 40% of events will be virtual , 35% Hybrid and the rest expect return of in-person events. It has been a lifeline for brands. Keep a tab on the news.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A robust API ecosystem ensures seamless integration with other tools commonly used in event planning, including CRM systems, marketing automation software, and communication tools. It specializes in conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When researching Eventbrite alternatives, we will assess essential features like online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, attendee engagement, networking tools, matchmaking, virtual and hybrid event support, and event analytics. The comprehensive suite accommodates events of varying scales.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When researching Eventbrite alternatives, we will assess essential features like online registration, attendee management, event marketing, on-site check-in, mobile app, attendee engagement, networking tools, matchmaking, virtual and hybrid event support, and event analytics. The comprehensive suite accommodates events of varying scales.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

With various social distancing policies causing the delays and cancellations of in-person events, many event organizers pivoted to virtual events throughout 2020 and 2021. Hosting a virtual event can help promote sustainability for your company and ensure a positive environmental impact. Online Expos and Trade Shows.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Coming from a background doing major event and trade show management, I am accustomed to running three main systems and several other smaller ones — my floorplanning module, my event management module, and my CRM and business system for managing customers,” said Dianne.

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Nunify

AUGUST 3, 2021

It has become the primary channel for marketing, communication, sales, and support. This is a challenge to experienced digital marketers, let alone event organisers. On a board level marketers conduct events for these key benefits. Online exhibitions & trade shows. Types of Virtual Event.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

What to expect in 2021 and beyond? The new-age event manager needs to be, as the dictum goes, ‘a jack of all trades’. Not only should he have expertise in managing event logistics, marketing and operations, but also the technical (software and hardware) know-how to create digital experiences that wow and engage the virtual audiences.

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