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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. Conferences? They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences.

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Full Immersion Through Experience Creation

PCMA Convene

“For true success, the experience must generate the strongest audience engagement,” Vincent Schlegel , CWT’s marketing and strategy director for France, says in the report. To achieve that, the CWT report says, planners should be open to innovative event formats. The reason? The rise of experience creation.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. Top pharma event management companies will help develop an impactful program, source high-caliber speakers, and ensure all content is compliant with industry regulations.

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First Smart Meeting of 2019 Raised the Bar

Smart Meetings

Because only a limited number of people can fit into a penthouse or at one-on-one appointment tables, Smart Meetings integrated social media into the mix with Facebook Live and Twitter posts. January’s speaker, Kay Frances, suggested that event professionals laugh their way to a healthy life balance.

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Top Meeting Trends and Cities for 2017

SmartMeetings

If you’re a meeting planner and you happened to book your next gathering in a small village in France, you’re in sync with the top meeting trends for 2017, according to Pacific World’s 2017 Annual Destination Index. Among the insights: France, Croatia and South Africa are hot among destinations. Top 9 Trending Meeting Destinations.

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Best in Show 2018

PCMA Convene

2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. Social Concierge program, Tourism Vancouver. Nominated for its staff, leadership and facilities while hosting a legal industry conference in 2018. eventScribe Boost and Conference Harvester Logistics Module, CadmiumCD. Savviest Social Media Campaign.

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Interviews with Planners – Ruby Benoit

Eventinterface

She has developed groundbreaking campaigns consisting of advertising, digital marketing, promotions, public relations, social media, and special events. Ruby has managed a variety of events, including conferences, fundraisers, sporting events, annual dinners, fashion shows, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.