InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Whether you are new to conference management or just starting out, as you prepare for your next conference it's always a good idea to step outside your box and explore what's changed. Not surprisingly conferences have played a big part in my responsibilities over the years. Been there Done that!

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Conferences, both corporate and otherwise, are an important component in promoting the cause of an organization. In fact, according to a survey , about 98% of US Federal employees agree that conferences are an effective way to communicate their respective agency's missions. Consolidate the sponsorship. Read on to know more.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

Our guide to the best virtual conference platforms helps you pick the right virtual solution. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. So we created this guide to the best virtual conference platforms to help you. Virtual conference platforms. What is a virtual conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

With many organizations actively planning for an upcoming in-person conference or tradeshow, now is the time to make firm decisions for your attendee-experience, staffing and safety plans. Most Q3 and Q4, 2021 conferences are reporting attendance numbers that are 40 – 60% below 2019. Hybrid, or Not. Business Model.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2023

Below I’ve highlighted five strategies NSA implemented that resulted in achieving pre-pandemic attendance, record high sponsorship and highly valued education and networking experiences. Instead of just throwing a big party, they intentionally looked for ways to weave their history (and future) into all aspects of the conference.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

A conference is more than just talks and booths inside a ballroom. This means their experience both during and in-between conference events are in your hands. Not to worry, that’s why we’ve put together all our conference planning guides here, to make sure you plan the best event experience for them.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Organizations are making tough decisions about how to–or even whether to–move forward with their upcoming conferences and expos. Learn what worked and what didn’t from two event pros who held major in-person conferences in late August and early September, from Covid compliance to the on-site vibe.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Work conferences aren’t like any other event. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. How will people find out about your conference?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars. We’ve outlined the first few strategies right here.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Discover how to develop a sponsorship strategy, the revenue power of event technology and pre-event, onsite, and post-event methods to generate dollars. We’ve outlined the first few strategies right here.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision.

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Expo Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Organizers and planners are continuing to move forward to create virtual conferences and facilitate an online experience for their attendees and replicate what would have been in-person. Typical components of a successful virtual conference include: Education. Sponsorships. Offer Valuable Sponsorship Programs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. This list shows ten different options and how each of them can be used to improve networking opportunities at conferences and large annual events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. Some key takeaways: Due to increased logistics expenses (material handling, labor, utilities, etc.),

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. This list shows ten different options and how each of them can be used to improve networking opportunities at conferences and large annual events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2020

Event WiFi: How To Use WiFi As An Event Sponsorship Asset. ? Using WiFi as a sponsorship asset is one thing. Your All-Out Guide to Conference Planning. How to Build “The Dream Event Planning Team”. ?? Negotiating Event WiFi is another. Watch our webinar on How to Negotiate Hotel WiFi! ?? 8-minute video).

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2020

“As my clients shift to a virtual conference format, I need to create a budget for the event,” Diane Laundy, principal planner, Behind the Scenes Conference Planning, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. We’ll definitely provide sponsorship opportunities and [the event] may or may not have a virtual exhibit hall.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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Momencio

OCTOBER 8, 2023

However, measuring the event’s performance and influence on your ROI might be difficult without a deliberate approach to event planning. The foundation of every successful gathering is event planning. To properly grasp the worth of your event, you must thoroughly assess its effect.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If you have multiple team members, or vendors, soliciting your exhibitors for booth space, sponsorship, and print and digital advertising, this is the year to bring it under one account manager. If you have 200 exhibitors, build an account management plan around the top 20. Double down on sponsorship.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Help attendees navigate all your events big (like your annual conference) and small (like your webinars and training sessions). You know you’ve done a good job, your attendees have learned a lot, had fun, and networked with each other, and you’ve generated a ton of sponsorship revenue. Generate revenue all year long. Educate members.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2018

This includes event and conference planning and management, exhibit strategy and design, employee training and engagement, sponsorship marketing, creative content and communications, and digital-interactive media.

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Expo Logic

JULY 24, 2020

Exhibition and sponsorships : Ability for attendees to discover industry providers and ability for providers to showcase their solutions while interacting with attendees. Another benefit of free events is you can reach more prospective members and promote your fee-based events such as your annual conference or event.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Download this guide to learn how technology is being used to provide new opportunities focusing on increasing engagement among attendees, providing sponsorship opportunities, creating additional event revenue streams and more. Discover the latest tech trends and how each is being tailored specially for events in this eBook.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Download this guide to learn how technology is being used to provide new opportunities focusing on increasing engagement among attendees, providing sponsorship opportunities, creating additional event revenue streams and more. Discover the latest tech trends and how each is being tailored specially for events in this eBook.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In the last two years, the SHOT Show increased their event app sponsorship revenue by 169%, and then achieved another impressive doubling after that! They changed their entire sponsorship approach , bundling booth sales with event app and digital packages that are a winning combination for organizers, exhibitors and sponsors.

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

But I love knowing the pain and suffering we go through on a daily basis while running through airports, conference centers, and hotels. The knowledge that I can walk 22,000 steps on three hours of sleep makes it easier to get motivated when I am back in the office planning the next one. ← Conference Event Sponsorship Guide.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Increase Revenue – Use your event badges as a sponsorship opportunity to create extra revenue. For example, if the goal of the badge is to create easy networking opportunities for attendees, you might color code the badges to guide networking groups or include the attendee’s social media handles.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Are there a ton of unique sponsorship features and potential for revenue generation. Discover whether you are limited to treating all app users the same, or if you can tailor the experience based on different user “groups” and “personal interests”. HOW MUCH PROFIT CAN I GENERATE FROM YOUR SOLUTION? HOW DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR SOLUTION?

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Expo Logic

MARCH 2, 2020

Increase Revenue – Use your event badges as a sponsorship opportunity to create extra revenue. For example, if the goal of the badge is to create easy networking opportunities for attendees, you might color code the badges to guide networking groups or include the attendee’s social media handles.

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Expo Logic

MAY 29, 2020

There are several virtual platforms that go beyond your standard conference call functionality to create engaging, live experiences that capture the energy of a live event. This means they will likely have more money to spend on sponsorships and promotional upgrades that they may have had to invest in travel.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Sponsorships are critical to the success of association events, especially within healthcare. But according to The State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 , a majority of event planners are struggling to secure sponsors. Read the webinar recap below for 10 ideas to unlock sponsorship revenue through event technology. 3) Create FOMO.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Companies that regularly host events or attend large conferences are always looking for ways to improve lead retrieval. For example, trade show lead retrieval can help a company reach out to interested parties in their industry, while conference lead retrieval can assist companies as they try to connect with attendees.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 11, 2019

Increase Revenue – Use your event badges as a sponsorship opportunity to create extra revenue. For example, if the goal of the badge is to create easy networking opportunities for attendees, you might color code the badges to guide networking groups or include the attendee’s social media handles.

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