SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

With the right virtual event software , you can turn conferences, trade shows, company-wide events, sales events, and product launches into successful hybrid experiences. . Enabling participants with no travel budget to still attend the event remotely. Why should enterprise companies host a hybrid event?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Because of travel restrictions, Freedom Mortgage set up an unstaffed booth at the FAMP State Show. Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. Postpone to 2021 with the same contract terms.”. who manages the event.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Even companies that canceled key conferences altogether in the chaos of 2020 have announced they are bringing back at least the virtual component. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” I have a gypsy soul, and I miss traveling. This sucks.”.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

GTP: Global Travel Professional. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. How To Become CGMP Certified: The program encompasses a 100 multiple-choice exam and a three-day course consisting of instruction within a variety of areas, specifically ethics, Federal budget and appropriations, Federal travel regulations, and contracting.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Meeting planners are under a lot of stress because right now it’s not about getting one thing — the in-person conference — right. You don’t have that flexibility — something everyone needs these days— when you travel to a conference. They have to get two things right: Working on that and on a virtual event. That goes away.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Each year the association hosts an annual conference for members featuring three full days of in-person networking and education. However, research also showed that 40 percent of members working for cities and municipalities couldn’t attend in-person due to travel restrictions. Agenda & Scheduling. Exhibit Hall.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Given that 2022 was the first year many in-person events returned after the pandemic, continued uncertainties around COVID, consumer behaviors, and economic constraints made it difficult for CAC planners to predict how many attendees and exhibitors would register to travel to their events.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. Worst Industry Trend: Featuring new F&B trendy foods at the conference that nobody really wants to eat.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Snapshots from a Quick Change in Southern California. We got lucky,” said Graziano.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Shane Hannam Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTM appointed Hannam portfolio director. She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Avoid conflicts with other conferences in your target industry, school breaks, public and religious holidays. Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Staff and Board Members’ travel expenses and accommodations. It also serves as an excellent reporting tool.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

The acquisition brings together in one ownership group an experiential events and trade show company with one of the largest event experience providers in North America and Europe. It represents the ownership group’s entry into the global trade show market and accelerates its expansion into live experiential events.”

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many event organizers craft their USPs around their size, comprehensiveness, and the fact that ideas and products are launched at their conference or trade show. And while these things are important, they can be discussed in a conference room. These can be especially welcoming for attendees traveling alone.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

SHORT-SIGHTED TECHNOLOGY PREDICTIONS OF THE MONTH: RECENT MENTIONS AND QUOTES FROM CORBIN : Corporate & Incentive Travel: Using Technology to Create the Wow Factor. CORBIN'S SPEAKING CALENDAR My November/December 2016 travel schedule is bringing me to xxx and likely a few other places as well via webinars. Certain Software.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I transitioned into the trade show world for technology events,” she says. It’s a wild time to be having conversations about how we gather, how to make it not suck, and how not to revert to in-person events with elitism that happened in most onsite conferences.” . How Nick Got Started in Events. Network Early. “Be

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2019

Events such as trade shows and conferences generate direct revenue through ticket sales, paid sponsorship, and the sale of products and services. But what about the indirect and allocated cost such as staff salaries, shared services contracts, and overhead costs. Let’s apply that theory to events and meetings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The decision to travel has always been a personal, risk-based one. Sure, I can say we should have hooked up with a technology company before the pandemic, to be ready to go virtual ‘just in case,’” said Jerry Lewis, president, Show Management Solutions, Inc. Jerry Lewis, president, Show Management Solutions, Inc. Getting by.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 11, 2020

However, they are too heavy to travel far in the air and only travel approximately one metre and quickly settle on surfaces. In addition, a number of large companies are banning or significantly curtailing employee travel for an undetermined period of time. trillion trade show industry.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

Gamifying a conference – ShipCon case study. Anne Geelhoed, Vice-Chair at YoungShip Rotterdam, shared how they pivoted their bi-annual conference—ShipCon—into a virtual format. According to Anne, ‘Taking a conference online brings its own challenges (e.g., The concept was created by Robert Dunsmore, Gwen and Deidrick.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

But planners who have been orchestrating user conferences, trainings and town halls for tech audiences for years say capturing and holding audience attention—so they retain the information—requires a form of performance art based on an understanding of data science. But how to replicate trade-show booths and mixers?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Before COVID-19, the events industry was a vibrant, growing sector; contributing some £70bn of economic impact to the UK, with trade shows and consumer exhibitions some £11bn. Northstar Travel Media Oliver Kinross Olympia London Omanexpo LLC. New Dimension Exhibitions Ltd New Scientist Ltd Nimlok Limited NJM (UK) Ltd.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. This way, they know what to do when they arrive at the event.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Cheryl Gentry.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 85

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Reduced awareness of safety protocols in addition to loss of good judgment,” is how Michele Shry, manager for events, meetings and travel at Petco Health & Wellness Company, sums it up. As a conference organizer you may want to be more proactive than that. Yes, they did. A Tipsy ‘New Normal’?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Cheryl Gentry.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 26, 2020

With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event. IMEX is a landmark trade show in the events industry.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

Should screening reveal an elevated risk for an attendee, the person will be isolated immediately to prevent exposure to conference participants. The RSA Conference—a gathering of thousands of cybersecurity professionals that wrapped up at the end of February—kept a running list of updates leading up to and after the event.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Senior Shows Administrator | National Marine Manufacturer’s Association | New York, NY.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. Event speakers for conferences Keynote speakers. Conferences shouldn’t be all work and no play! Travel requirements. Want to energize and inspire your audience? Entertainers.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Trade Show & Events Coordinator | B&R | Roswell, GA. Corporate Meeting Planner | Direct Travel | Chicago, IL. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Winners received complimentary PCMA membership along with registration to both PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 this month and the 2018 PCMA Education Conference in June. All of the project management and multitasking required to balance projects and budgets, contracts, and details keeps me engaged and looking forward to coming to work.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Sign up for a free trial!

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Hotels Event Management Management Contracts 148

SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. No major exhibitors cancelled.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Travel (see Smart Chat, page 26) points out that job loss in the leisure and hospitality industry has taken the lion’s share of the economic hit. The International Monetary Fund is predicting a global economic contraction of 4.9 Travel Association and managing director of MMBC. Nearly half the 16.9 The bottom line? “We

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