Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. Why not grab some ideas from other conferences like E3? The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths.

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Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We settled on two events that charged no registration fee for attendees, thinking we’d save much of our meagre marketing budget by walking the trade show floor and handing out literature about our company. In fact, it took another year or two before one of us happened upon an article that made us cringe.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Smart Meeting Northern California speaker Eileen McDargh says, “don’t settle for just a banner on the stage with your company’s name.” Ask the speaker to write an article that can be reprinted with your company logo and given away free at the booth.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

A recent story in The Washington Post — also about diet, as it turns out — focuses on the flip side of this equation: how a conference can contribute to the spread of misinformation that can have harmful effects on the population at large. The obesity rate in the U.S. It’s a very complicated issue, for sure.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We We are now at the end of the conference era.” . In today’s world, where pretty much everything is digital and online, and where businesses are having to spend increasingly more on online marketing channels, nothing seems to beat face to face meetings.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Hiring and job hunting is often an extracurricular activity of the conference experience. With in-person meetings heating up, IMEX America could be buzzing with interviews. But meetings are on the mend. Are you ready?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. Expenses for exhibitors at association trade shows have increased significantly while corporate marketing budgets have remained flat. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2020

Zoom meetings were commonplace and webinars occurred regularly, but the current state of things has resulted in an even fuller reliance on digital methods of communication. The in-person meetings we used to depend on to build connections are simply not an option. More : Why You Should Hire Storytellers for Your Next Conference.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And as the world rapidly shifted to digital in the wake of the global pandemic, virtual events have become increasingly popular, making it the default format for many of today’s conferences and meetings. Read this article to get more sense on why it makes sense for you to host virtual events. What is the best virtual platform?

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! PR/media coverage Include sponsors in press releases, media interviews, and event-related articles.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. This affects us in the form of legislation that gets passed. This is not a hobbyist job.

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Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or networking event, there are many things to consider when planning and executing a successful event. In this article, we will explore some examples of in-person events , provide tips and tricks for planning and running them, and share best practices for making the most of your event.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. Four Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a form of self-regulation within businesses that is designed to meet specific goals related to ethics, sustainability and social impact.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This includes events such as conferences, seminars, exhibitions, workshops and other corporate occasions. Whether hosting a product launch for 300 people or an employee training for 15, their number one task is to ensure that the events run smoothly and meet the expectations of their clients. No technical skill is required at all.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Read the full whitepaper by downloading it below: DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. No technical skill is required at all.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. The article also helps you make the most of these trends to garner incredible sponsors for your upcoming events. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Easily portable, business cards are exchanged regularly at trade shows, conferences, and other association events. For more information on brand awareness, read my colleague’s article Why your association should use a graphic standards guide – Strauss event & association management !”. Applications.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

With conferences borrowing elements from music festivals like Glastonbury and Clockenflap or fan festivals like Comic-Con , we are now seeing live music, comedy, celebrities, fantastic food, and interactive experiences at business events. Darren Lim. The Road to Festivalisation. Based in Beijing, Darren Lim is senior vice president at Pico+.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What is a Debrief Meeting? Understanding the Basics Debrief meetings are an essential part of any team’s operations. A debrief meeting is a good way to reflect on an event as a whole, including acknowledging successes and failures. Mastering the debrief meeting is a crucial skill for any team or project leader.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

According to MeetGreen , the average conference produces 4.17 As Shawna McKinley notes in an article for the Event Manager Blog , “Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste.”. Image Source ).

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace. If you like to keep it simpler, you could take a look at last year’s In Good Company Conference.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

(Fun fact: the testing community often uses my term “peer conferences” for their get-togethers, due to a chat about meeting design I had with tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.) Most meeting conveners concentrate on feedback about meeting content (“great speakers!”)

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : This opinion piece is a version of an article first posted on LinkedIn. The post Welcome to the Age of Intelligent Reduction appeared first on Smart Meetings. Bob Priest-Heck, Freeman CEO. They could see that their resilience was waning. Enough is not only enough, it’s perfect. Bob Priest-Heck is CEO at Freeman.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Starting off with another year, entering a new phase of event industry and meetings industry, event professionals await the new trends and tech integrations that will transform the event industry. Witnessing the ongoing trends, there are ample articles on what to look forward in 2019? Meetings Net –. Conference News –.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article. Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. CMM: Certification in Meeting Management. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Access the full whitepaper now by clicking on the button below: DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. No technical skill is required at all.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

NACUFS National Conference centers around the latest and greatest in college and university food service. With experiential learning at its core, NACUFS designed smart sponsorships that not only offset F&B costs, but provided attendees with a feast of sampling opportunities at each conference meal. Attendees need to eat.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In this article, we explore 15 of the top in-person event management software to consider for your events. These insights allow you to craft an event that directly meets the needs and interests of your target audience. You want to find an in-person event platform that meets your different event needs.

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