Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

IEG President Lorenzo Cagnoni says, “Fundamental strategic choices made to keep the engines running, now ready to take off again along with the companies with an overall replanning of the calendar and formats of the events foreseen in the first part of 2021.” Oroarezzo will reopen the Arezzo expo centre from 12th to 15th June 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2020

During the COVID-19 crisis, event marketers should avoid discussing content that might fuel concerns, like food sampling. Many event organizers are wondering how their communication strategies should evolve at a time when the appetite for travel and live events has decreased over COVID-19 concerns.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies such as InHouse Physicians and Clear Health Pass are offering pre-event vaccine verification and wellness tests along with on-site temperature monitoring and screening. Glenn Stress, Marriott senior director of global B2B marketing explained, “We need to come together to protect ourselves and each other.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the fifth episode of GEVME’s Digital Event Series , we went hybrid. This episode was organised in a truly hybrid sense, which means the event was hosted in a hybrid venue, with a hybrid panel of speakers curated for our hybrid audience. . Whether you are organizing/attending a physically or virtually event, the content is key.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. What events do they enjoy? How can you market to Gen Z? Who Is Gen Z?

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ever tried planning and running a big event without a proper event brief? Use an event brief to keep all the details about your event in one place. Key ingredients to hosting a great event! we’ve seen that events turn out so much better when they follow an event brief template. Event brief?

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In the world of B2B business, events were a staple, at least until the pandemic disrupted the world in every imaginable way possible. Today, it is not pragmatic to hold an offline-only event. A trillion-dollar industry employing over 12 million workers, the events industry has suddenly come to a standstill.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In the B2B space there are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Based on our deep analysis of dozens of shows, the former are the event business models being disrupted most. Five Realities of Today’s B2B Buyer.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Personalization is one of the core themes of the year, not just in events, but across the board. For example, there were six different in-person events I wanted to attend in September, but I could only make it to three. Personalization – in some form or the other – helped me decide which events would speak to me directly.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Personalization is one of the core themes of the year, not just in events, but across the board. For example, there were six different in-person events I wanted to attend in September, but I could only make it to three. Personalization – in some form or the other – helped me decide which events would speak to me directly.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Learn about the most popular event types for achieving business goals. All B2B event types are usually centered around a concerted effort to achieve common business goals. These types of events are defined by their target audience. Why B2B events? B2B event marketing is just as important as B2C events.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Hybrid events aren’t a new concept; however, these events have existed for a while now and have come to be known worldwide recently during the ongoing pandemic. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Hybrid events aren’t a new concept; however, these events have existed for a while now and have come to be known worldwide recently during the ongoing pandemic. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Hybrid events aren’t a new concept; however, these events have existed for a while now and have come to be known worldwide recently during the ongoing pandemic. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

In an effort to stand out in the marketplace, too many event professionals resort to doing gimmickry instead of adding real value for their customers. In a meeting, anything that hits home can be easily remembered as the defining moment for that particular event. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. Endless Events.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Joint Ventures.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The trouble is, in every industry, there are seemingly too many conferences or events to choose from and it’s hard to know which ones are right for you to invest your time and money in. As a result, many events which have been canceled or significantly modified over the past two years are finally able to resume in person.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 26, 2020

COVID-19 has completely altered the live events landscape. Many top conferences have had to pivot to virtual events. Imagine having Flavor Flav, Sean Astin, or Andrew Zimmern thank your tribe for attending/participating in your event! Food Delivery Voucher. Here are 19 creative and high-impact ideas you can use today.

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TicketBud

MAY 3, 2019

Lacy Roesler from Austin Chamber of Commerce Overview Gain a deeper insight on event planning for a large Chamber of Commerce membership based organization. Lacy Roesler, Manager of Partner Events and Engagement at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, talks to us about the wide range of events and initiatives she manages for the chamber.

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The following data showcase the significance of events industry in the global economy: a) In the U.S., the events industry contributes more to GDP than even movie production (source: A survey conducted by Meeting Professionals International). c) It is expected that the global event management market will worth 8.5

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Organizing an event can be challenging as you need adequate funds to get all the logistics in order. But there is a solution — Event sponsorships. Sponsors fund your events, offer in-kind benefits such as food, prizes, and host activities to engage your audience. What is event sponsorship? Table of contents.

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Hubilo Blog

MAY 21, 2019

That’s the power of in-person events. 93% of consumers claimed that live events had a greater influence on them as compared to Televisions commercials and the likes. . It is said that in-person events not only drive all crucial marketing metrics, but they also embody the fundamental of advanced marketing conventions in and out.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Imagine this: you’re busy planning your next big event. You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Social Media. Who’s with me?

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There are endless ways to surprise and delight your event attendees, speakers, and sponsors in a digital world. If you're planning a virtual event, this list of virtual gift ideas will help inspire you with some ideas to get you started. COVID-19 has completely altered the live events landscape. Engagement-Driving Gifts.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. Thanks to increasing legalization of recreatio nal marijuana use in many parts of the world, an entirely new category of events is fast emerging. Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. Lift & Co.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Smart Meetings’ Director of Marketing Jennifer Harrington (left) and founder and CEO Marin Bright (right), with Cheryl Rogers (middle), corporate events manager at Solara Medical Supplies, are on the ground at IMEX America. Smart Meetings again is sending a team to IMEX America, which runs Oct.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Do you need to find new sources of income for your events? According to a new report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) , of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20 percent of B2B tradeshow revenue. 31% bought an ad that went on the event or organization’s website.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In the United States, more than 40 Hilton hotels now offer a diverse set of menus that marry balanced food and beverage options with exercise breaks and sustainable solutions. as a way to inspire meeting professionals to create healthier, more sustainable events using cost-effective solutions.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

To get a true calculation of event ROI, you need to take a deep dive into both the costs and benefits of running an event. Far more than simply adding up the direct costs to produce an event and the direct revenue it delivers, it’s important to understand the full spectrum of costs and benefits. Event Costs. Direct Costs.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It will serve attendees in the north entrance of the convention center during all public and private events. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. The concept has already taken off at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and three other Texas locations.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Annual Events: 100+. The agency’s areas of expertise can be split into four categories: • Meetings and events.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

It plays a crucial role in any multi-touch event marketing plan. This can be done through different event types or marketing campaigns, as long as the effort results in a specific consumer experience that builds a company's notoriety. So they simply set up the bull and let event attendees ride to their heart's content.

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Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2019

And while this event type can be both fun and beneficial for attendees, it can be complete game-changers for exhibitors. The following list of 30 trade show ideas will allow your booth or kiosk to attract more foot traffic, grow brand awareness, and increase event ROI. Sound good? Then let's get started! What's a Trade Show?

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Check out these 10 incredible event roadshow ideas with real examples you can use to supercharge your traveling get-together. Event roadshows are growing in popularity in 2019. They're amazing event marketing tools. In this article, we'll explore what an event roadshow is and why it can be so beneficial for your company.

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