SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

Once the decision is made to go virtual, what is the first thing you do after the airline and hotel reservations have been cancelled? Speakers need to be trained to connect through that lens. Chodor warned that a new meeting format can’t be marketed the same old way. With so many to choose from, how do you decide? Will It Break?

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The head of a major speakers bureau provides insight on hot topics, interesting formats, and rising cost concerns for keynoters and other featured speakers. MeetingsNet: Now that the post-pandemic business landscape has some stability, what is different in what corporate groups are looking to get from their speakers?

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The history of Penta Hotels goes back to 1971 when it was founded as a joint venture of five airlines, providing accommodation for crew members to stay when on duty. The hotels were located in major airline hubs, guaranteeing high occupancy rates. The hotel group is constantly investigating new market expansions.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 24, 2020

Will you have hand sanitisers close to the stage for delegates and speakers to access? Let’s take a conference that has speakers and break-out sessions and a bit of networking. Social media is a great way to market your event. The airline has its own voice and you know how the airline staff will treat you.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

The platform, to be launched in June 2020, is an innovative marketplace that enables Meetings and Incentive event organisers from the markets to meet with MICE trade partners such as local event venues, attractions, hotels to explore possible collaborations and secure business opportunities in spite of travel restrictions.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

Help marketing your event. They can help provide: Marketing materials ranging from brochures, photography and videos to tote bags and maps. For example, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) serves 18 non-stop destinations via four airlines—Allegiant, American, Delta and United.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Event coordinator was ranked as the fifth-most stressful career in 2018, according to CareerCast.com , right behind police officer and airline pilot. Ken Kelling , of davies tanner PR and marketing and one of IBTM World’s well-being speakers, says there needs to be more industry action. By Boardroom editors.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2019

But there was also room for concern for Apple as their competitor Huawei continued to chase them for a share in the laptop market with the release of a super slimline laptop to rival the MacBook Air. They offer the highest resolution of audio delivery on the market with a whole host of noise cancellation features included.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 15, 2019

Finding the Right Speakers. Cost-benefit Analysis for Speakers. Richard Lindner is the President and Co-Founder of DigitalMarketer—the industry leader in global digital marketing education. We had a goal and that was to produce the best marketing event anyone had ever been. Finding the Right Speakers.

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Converve

AUGUST 23, 2017

The topic of AI and bots isn’t just the current focus topic at the German Marketing Day in Frankfurt in November 2017 – the rapid development of voice activated assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home or Apple’s Siri shows just how much importance these developments have for marketing, customer relations and communication.

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Converve

AUGUST 23, 2017

The topic of AI and bots isn’t just the current focus topic at the German Marketing Day in Frankfurt in November 2017 – the rapid development of voice activated assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home or Apple’s Siri shows just how much importance these developments have for marketing, customer relations and communication.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

However, I think the bravest industry is the network marketing industry, because they need this incentive platform to conduct sales, to develop relationships, and motivate clients and team members. As COVID has not completely gone away, what is your contingency plan if one of your team members, an employee or a speaker contracts the virus?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

There are many ways to send that message, but it will need to be tailored to post-COVID-19 budgets, markets and sensitivities,” he says. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. How can we overcome fear of social contact?

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Discover what leading marketers from INBOUND and SEMrush are planning and predicting for 2019. Email Marketing. Aleksandra Panyukhina, Head of Event Marketing, SEMrush. Aleksandra manages everything from budgeting to reporting for SEMrush’s event marketing strategy. Watch the video preview and check out the highlights.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

An example of this with ticket prices could be if you do have a more expensive VIP registration offering, and you create two VIP ticket types: one for $500 that includes only the VIP package and another for $500 that includes the VIP package plus an exclusive face-to-face with the keynote speaker. they used to include in the total price.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Past speakers include business icons such as Gary Vaynerchuck, Alicia Schiro, Marcy Blum, and David Morris. The massive exhibit hall hosts hotel groups, technology providers, convention aureus, airlines, and more. IMEX strongly focuses on education, with 150+ educational sessions led by expert speakers. WEC at MPI.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Networking Opportunities: Early access to networking events or one-on-one sessions with keynote speakers. Engaging Content Teasers Release engaging content previews, such as snippets from keynote speakers or highlights from previous events, to generate excitement. Loyalty Programs Reward repeat attendees with loyalty benefits.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to David Saef, EVP of Marketworks, “Events are a critical component of any brand’s marketing strategy because face-to-face is the best way to engage a brand’s current and prospective customers” ( Hubspot ). This way, marketers can promote their event and start filling up their event hashtag with content. Publish a Blog Post.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Three “renowned editorial decision makers” who were presenting at other sessions during the conference served as judges: Jay Heinrichs, editorial director for Southwest Airlines’ Southwest: The Magazine ; Andrew Nelson, travel editor for National Geographic ; and David Duran, a travel journalist.

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TicketBud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Event coordinator is consistently listed in the top 10 most stressful jobs , along with military personnel, airline pilots and newspaper and broadcast journalists. Use it to develop and share profiles on speakers, sponsors or exhibitors, and create opportunities to monetize through sponsored advertisements. And why wouldn’t it be?

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Bizzabo

APRIL 7, 2020

When VICE and its numerous subsidiaries aren't producing top-notch print and digital content, they're probably hosting a stellar live event or planning the next great marketing activation. Plus, themes make event marketing much easier. VICE Night Market. Smorgasburg is the "largest weekly open-air food market in America."

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. That order gets even taller when it comes to reflecting diversity in a speaker lineup.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

Lastly, have your expert speakers create an interactive session that asks (or answers) interesting questions, a great alternative to traditional talking head presentations. Four Essential Questions to Ask about Your Marketing Plan. Flying is almost a necessity nowadays, and airlines know this. Make Your Booth One of a Kind.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. That order gets even taller when it comes to reflecting diversity in a speaker lineup.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Also, have a backup plan for any stranded speakers, such as filming a pre-recorded session in advance.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

B2B event marketing is just as important as B2C events. Common conference activities include guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Activities include a highly anticipated speaker and sessions that teach customers how to get the most out of their products. Source: ANA Marketers Twitter.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. Why You Should Attend: This popular event, sponsored by industry heavyweights like Target, Dell, and Alaskan Airlines is chock-full of powerful content. Hang out and take notes from our incredible speaker line-up who'll be joining us in conversation??

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As they often do, the biggest pop culture trends and business shifts trickled down into live experiences, yielding some of the year’s most impactful event marketing campaigns—and leading us to our top 10 stories. Barbie” wasn’t just an outrageously successful film that made Greta Gerwig the first woman to direct a $1 billion box-office hit.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Coming out of college, I wanted to work for the airlines simply because they would fly me out of the country. I guess as a marketing student in college during the era of Nike and [Air] Jordan and all of those great brands that were emerging, I was obsessed with the culture of America and wanting to come here professionally.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. And a lot of times it’s behind the scenes with marketing automation. And you have telepresence projecting a speaker on stage. So much so, we have another podcast entirely dedicated to the topic. Corbin’s Take.

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Attendify

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Key stakeholders might include the venue sales team, stage production, caterers, musicians, guest speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, photographers, videographers, decorators, graphic designers, and an app provider, just to name a few. It’s vital to remember that they’re all your partners in the success of your event. Don’t Freak Out.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

In 2018, new air service started from Hong Kong to Dulles International Airport on Cathay Pacific and seasonal service from Edinburgh, Scotland, on United Airlines. The ease of travel continues to add to D.C.’s s appeal for business travelers. And in June, the World Gas Union took advantage of D.C.’s

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Last month, Daniel Levine , executive director of the Avant-Guide Institute , editor of the trends website WikiTrends , and a regular conference speaker, sent Convene a guest contribution for consideration. Marketing wise, planners should double-down on their pitch to attendees that meeting will be more productive than ever.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

Business Barometer: Market Caps & Valuations. Witness: ON24, one of the old guard virtual firms, saw its stock soar 45% the day after its IPO on February 3, and currently has a market cap of $3 billion. Hopin raised $125 million in November at a $2.1 All that changed seemingly overnight with the advent of online booking.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

They are familiar with their own companies needs and employees and likely have preferred vendors to assist them with Audio Visual, Hotels, Transportation, Airline tickets etc. Your event is a function of the company and as such should be handled in the same manner as any other function such as; payroll or marketing.

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