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Trade Shows vs. Conferences vs. Conventions

Social Tables

Meetings got some good feedback but also opened the door to some other clarifying questions. One commenter asked to explain the difference between trade shows, conferences and conventions. Trade Show – An exhibition for companies in a specific industry to showcase and demonstrate their latest offerings.

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List of association management companies in US (with expertise in Virtual & Hybrid Events)

Hubilo Blog

About the AMC: Association Management Center offers a wide range of management and consulting services. About the AMC: CHMS is a full-service consulting firm that helps associations, nonprofits, and provides a range of services across the US from different locations. Association Management Center (AMC). IMN Solution.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

Executive Exuberance Hospitality business consultant Chris Meyer, CEO of Chris Meyer Global, put the positive outlook of SISO attendees in context. Just don’t call it a trade show,” he advised. “It should be higher than that after three years, but we are still waiting for international travel to come back fully,” he said.

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Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital

PCMA Convene

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick.

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Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal

Smart Meetings

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court.

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Why the Over-50 Crowd Still Matters for Events

Maritz Global Events

The war for talent is intensifying, teeing up more opportunities for consultants and contractors. Explore steps they might take now, while they’re still employed, to prepare for a smooth segue from full-time job to part-time consulting gig. Learn where talent gaps are most profound for your industry.

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3 Noteworthy Trends for Event Strategists to Explore in 2020

Maritz Global Events

Attending your conference or trade show cuts deeper than nearly any other business buying decision they’ll make. In 2020, values alignment looks to rank higher as a decision-to-attend filter. Forrester goes on to share that “more than 55% of consumers will consider values when making a buying decision.”. About Donna.

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