SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

HubSpot’s INBOUND started in 2012 as a conference of 2,500 registrants. Last week, HubSpot hosted more than 19,000 attendees from 92 countries at INBOUND—an event that has become the annual marketing and sales conference. Keep reading to find out what event marketers and planners can learn from HubSpot’s conference.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 18, 2019

There are plenty of SaaS conferences out there. The following list of top 30 SaaS conferences will help you decide. SaaS (short for software as a service) conferences are some of the most popular business gatherings on the planet. In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. Let's dive in!

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. To better navigate this list, let's quickly review the different types of events you'll come across. However, some summits function just like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. By the Numbers.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

2019 will offer lots of events of all kinds but it will be especially rich in advertising conferences and marketing related events. Therefore, dig in this article, which highlights 50 ad events and best marketing conferences to attend in 2019, to make your planning process much easier. .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Britta Schellenberg, VP of Corporate Marketing Operations at Brightcove about scaling an event strategy, partnering with other events and getting the most out of video content. Establishing a powerful event brand.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 28, 2020

COVID-19 and events have been challenging to navigate. Luckily, nearly every industry has embraced virtual events , including tech companies. From showcasing their products to making major announcements and connecting with developers, technologists, and B2B customers, it’s clear that virtual events are high value across the board.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

JULY 12, 2019

Before we get into the AI conferences, it’s worth having a think about what AI means to us. AI conferences have been steadily growing in popularity over recent years as those who are passionate about its applications realise more and more the potential AI holds for progress, growth, and good. Tickets : Available now.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of customer success events on the internet. Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals.

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Eventory

MARCH 18, 2019

Many times events proved that the benefits companies get from participation are exceeding costs. Major industry events are all about entertainment, motivation, and connection, right? That’s why managers around the world start to notice the value of proper event marketing strategy. Well, sure. Believe me, it’s a true story.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. The 20 conferences, seminars, and festivals listed below will help keep you informed and up to date on the all the latest trends, news, and laws. Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. Lift & Co.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

To keep up with the novelties and game-changing solutions, it’s good to attend one or two SaaS events to get a proper insight. Let’s check what are top conferences in US and Canada to attend in 2019. But not every event will be equally valuable for your team. How to choose the right SaaS conference to attend.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Amazon is a leader in the event space. The numbers are in: live, in-person events are critical to company success, according to 84% of Vice President and C-Level executives. Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. The Events. The Rise of Amazon. Ready for the list?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The year 2020 has established itself as the year of the pivot in the events industry. Since then, countless #EventIcons guests were brought on the podcast to talk about how they turned their in-person events into virtual ones and the importance of their community in these trying times. From In-Person Events To Virtual Experiences.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Those are among the requirements attendees must agree to for Metrock’s Voice of Healthcare Summit 2020 , scheduled for early August in Boston. Martin Conference Center. The event itself, however, has not been canceled. Project Voice is its marquee event, and it has cut its registration limit from 5,000 to 850.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. The multitude of events around the world, however, makes it difficult to decide which ones will be the most informative and interesting for the attendees. Medical Conferences in 2019.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Knowing how to find the right event venue is critical to any event marketing campaign. One of the most challenging aspects of securing an event space is choosing the best one for your unique needs. However, the key to finding event venues is to carefully lay the foundation of your search. What is the event’s image?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well. PCMA Southeast partnered with MPI’s Carolinas Chapter to hold an event at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S. are taking place, via networking events and presentations from industry professionals.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Two months later, actress Drew Barrymore was speaking on stage at an event in Manhattan, when a stalker began screaming her name and rushed toward her from the audience. Parr, AGU’s senior vice president, meetings and learning, told Convene that her first thought was that they were out to harm the speaker. Samuel Thomas Jr.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

As the effects of the pandemic begin to ease, hybrid events are becoming a go-to event type for more and more industries. To ensure a smooth event is achieved, companies can’t just hope and pray for things to go right, they need certainty. What are Hybrid Event Management Companies? . Meetings & Incentives .

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? While the speaker can be to blame for lack of audience engagement, in my experience, it’s usually the fault of the audience! Last Wednesday I led a two-hour workshop in Boston for 160 members of a national education association. A different workshop. Conclusion.

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Bizzabo

JULY 11, 2018

GetResponse has hosted global conferences across the world. In this post, the GetResponse events team shares some of their biggest event management takeaways. In 2017 our experience led us to the idea of ResponseCon —a series of worldwide events focused on the ins and outs of integrated online marketing for SMBs.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2020

The 2020 Sales Leadership Summit was planned for April at Encore Boston Harbor Resort. That was obviously not possible,” said Jenn Artura, head of global events, incentives and strategic programs. This is normally an energetic, fun event,” Artura said. “We What Martin-Bilbrey didn’t do was shrink speaker time. Her advice?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 28, 2020

COVID-19 and events have been challenging to navigate. Luckily, nearly every industry has embraced virtual events , including tech companies. From showcasing their products to making major announcements and connecting with developers, technologists, and B2B customers, it’s clear that virtual events are high value across the board.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Google’s developer conference. One by one, the headlines rolled in as major companies cancelled their events in early March. We were hearing stories of events in hotel ballrooms being set-up and ready to go, only to be completely abandoned shortly before the event. Would their speakers be able to present remotely?

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Expo Pass

JULY 7, 2021

Sports and entertainment events are happening, in-person, every day — and it almost feels like things are getting back to normal. We suspect there’s some good old-fashioned event planning to learn from here. We suspect there’s some good old-fashioned event planning to learn from here. Lots of pluses!

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Back in February, Marriott announced that its Connect with Confidence program would integrate meeting space provider Convene, audiovisual experts from Encore, event technology company Cvent and the virtual meeting platforms of Hopin and MeetingPlay (which just raised $85 million to fuel what the company described as an aggressive growth phase).

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

INBOUND, HubSpot’s annual Boston-based conference connecting business, marketing and sales professionals familiar with its marketing software, welcomed 11,000 global attendees Sept. There’s even a pre-event survey that helps the team accommodate last-minute requests, if at all possible.)

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Smart Meetings asked three meeting planners about their pivot to virtual events and the strategies and tools they used to keep everyone tuned in. The 2020 Sales Leadership Summit was planned for April 15-17 at Encore Boston Harbor Resort. Actually, we pivoted twice,” she said in a breathless phone call after the event concluded.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

How should event organizers create more diverse events? A recent study by Bizzabo revealed that 70% of event speakers at events across the world are male. This is just one example of a larger challenge that the events industry faces. But , there's a lot that event organizers can start doing right now.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. Nominated for its staff, leadership and facilities while hosting a legal industry conference in 2018. This event provided diabetes screenings, educational opportunities and follow-up access to primary care to underserved populations in downtown Indianapolis.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

Today, Rakuten owns more than a dozen different companies and hosts events for many of them throughout the year. Keep reading to learn more about these events and how your company can host similarly effective gatherings. Overall, it's a great event, which is why big-time brands like Wells Fargo, Macy's, and Sephora sponsor it.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. Kate Patay, CPCE.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 13, 2016

ASM Microbe, major scientific meeting held last month in Boston, leveled the playing field so that speakers and attendees from all over the globe were able to understand one another. John Kendrick of Conference Systems, Inc., Professional interpreters then translated session content in real time throughout the meeting.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. Here’s our tips on what to consider.

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