Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The blue Twitter checkmark meets its demise. EARLY ADOPTERS SCORE WITH PICKLEBALL SPONSORSHIPS Sports sponsorship is always a hot industry topic, but a shiny “new” sport—pickleball—gave brands something fresh to sweat over as the activity hit fever pitch this year. Pope Francis “wears” an AI-generated puffy coat.

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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. DR. MARTENS.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

” Because event sponsorships play such a significant role in event revenues – one recent study shows that 63% of event managers rely on sponsorships as a significant source of income – it’s vital that you give yourself and your events the best chance to attract the right sponsors. Complimentary or VIP passes.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. . In addition to embracing remote work and flexible work arrangements, our team enjoys “No-Meeting Fridays” We also have a 9-day fortnight giving almost everyone every second Friday off, which equates to an extra 26 long weekends every year.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. . In addition to embracing remote work and flexible work arrangements, our team enjoys “No-Meeting Fridays” We also have a 9-day fortnight giving almost everyone every second Friday off, which equates to an extra 26 long weekends every year.

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TicketBud

MAY 17, 2018

Abby Sandlin is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Forefront Networks in Austin, TX. Forefront Networks has years of experience in live and proprietary events, brand enhancement, and sponsorships. Updating The Austin Ice Cream Festival For 2018. Topics: Challenges Of Working In A City Park.

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TicketBud

JUNE 14, 2019

Overview In this episode we talk to Teri Smart, the Vice President of Marketing at Forefront Networks, an experiential and entertainment agency in Austin Texas. They specialize in event production, sponsorship sales and corporate hospitality. Otherwise you have nothing to build on. Make sure you value your sponsorship correctly.

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Eventbase

JULY 13, 2022

in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. In addition to embracing remote work and flexible work arrangements, our team enjoys "No-Meeting Fridays". Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. There is something special about live events.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

“The Visionary Awards, from the red carpet to the awards stage, is our way of providing special accolades to excellence in the global business meetings and events industry.”. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

A double-decker bus was wrapped in Bird Box promotional material and let loose in cities like Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX. If you secure sponsorships and sell products at your event, you can still achieve an amazing financial event ROI ! Almost every corporate event management strategy includes investor meetings and/or calls.

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Core-apps

AUGUST 27, 2018

Downtown Austin is basically turned into one giant circus of brand activations for the weeks the annual festival takes over. This can also be an add-on sponsorship upsell to exhibitors that prioritize real-time engagement. Get access to the attendees that interact with your booth listings, marketing materials, sponsorships and more!

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Plan Your Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In the above quote from Austin Lawson , it’s clear that Google controls the vast majority of your customers’ search results. RELATED STORY: Event website and SEO best practices for meeting pros. The goal is to increase your attendee satisfaction score so you can win more sponsorships. It is the 800-pound gorilla.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 21, 2023

So when you walk in there, it feels like an afterparty, not a trade show.” The overall marketing campaign for the film was about making the Barbie brand feel new and fresh again, especially from the mind and the vision of our filmmaker, Greta,” says Robino.

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Socio Events

JUNE 7, 2021

NSA’s story is exclusively available through our on-demand experience for our latest webinar, When Virtual Meets In-Person: How to Run a Successful Hybrid Event. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) was ready for the challenge. When Virtual Meets In-Person: How to Run a Successful Hybrid Event. WEC Grapevine.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Austin, TX. Austin, TX. Austin, TX. SponsorshipX unites the sponsorship and marketing industries' most disruptive minds in a setting that inspires. Attendees are immersed in partner activities, awards and events that help them experience the power of sponsorship first hand. Austin, TX. Engage Conference.

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

They allow companies to take their brand and message out into the world and meet both customers and prospects face to face beyond their normal territory. A roadshow event series that also hosts gatherings in, say, Austin, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts gives these folks much more viable opportunities to attend. Event Roadshow Ideas.

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Bizzabo

JULY 5, 2019

IMEX is one of the biggest events for the meeting and event industry. Event Sponsorships. While trade shows are all about commerce, event sponsorships give you and your company the opportunity to more organically gets your brand in front of the right customers and target accounts. Looking to improve your sponsorship game?

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Meeting Planner | Stanford University | Stanford, CA. Meetings / Event Coordinator | Randstad | Lanham, MD. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Convention Management Lead | Ashfield Meetings & Events | East Hanover, NJ.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Zappos Gets Weird with Bay to Breakers Title Sponsorship. Inspired by the show’s murder mystery that takes place during an annual hot dog eating contest in Argyle, OH, the dinner offered fans and the press a chance to meet Bob and Nate, enjoy live jazz music and network. Agency: Civic Entertainment Group). CAP’N CRUNCH.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. They specialize in multicultural events, sponsorship activation, and mobile tours. Notable clients: HBO, FOX, History, Disney, MATTEL.

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TicketBud

MARCH 1, 2017

And then from there I left Live Nation in 2013 and came to Austin to work with C3 Presents to do festivals - which is Lollapalooza in both North and South America. It’s in Chile, Argentina and Brazil and Chicago, now they have a couple other markets: Austin City Limits, the NFL draft, partnering with the NFL. So that was great!

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Bizzabo

MARCH 27, 2019

Beyond just the information shared, though, many people attend events to meet their peers and network. They accomplished this by creating dedicated Slack channels that event attendees could join, meet their peers, and share resources. The conference celebrates technology, business, music, film, comedy and more every year in Austin, TX.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Aside from the traditional conference format and the more immersive workshops, another event format is taking center stage: “brain dates”, one-on-one meetings that foster a new level of knowledge exchange. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Meeting & Events Planner | Carlson Wagonlit Travel | Hartford, CT. Meetings & Events Manager | Marriott International | Bal Harbour, FL. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Virtual Event Manager | Meeting Tomorrow | Chicago, IL.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Meeting and Events Coordinator | CWT Meetings & Events | Ohio, IL. Learn More. Massachusetts. Boston, MA.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 2, 2020

2–6, 2019, an event dreamed up by Haute Dokimazo — an Austin, Texas–based event company dedicated to improving meeting, sharing, and learning by using an unconference, spontaneous think-tank format — might have very well included the proviso “control freaks need not apply.”. (Photos courtesy of Haute Dokimazo).

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Ensuring that your goals meet this criteria will help you to give definitive structure to the planning process. In 2017, the Partner Convention Management Association (PCMA), held their annual four-day Convening Leaders conference in Austin, Texas. Additionally, make sure the goals you are setting are following the S.M.A.R.T

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

From virtual entertainment to sponsorships, learn how you can make a digital or hybrid conference just as exciting — or more exciting — than its fully in-person counterpart. #1) 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. Digital Automotive Meetings. But it’s more than possible to break out of that box. Dynamic Reach and Engagement.

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