MeetingsNet

JULY 28, 2023

The news comes on the heels of a positive development for event planners: a last-minute agreement between UPS and more than 340,000 of its employees on a new contract. About one-third of all freight costs are tied to fuel,” says Candy Adams, CMP, CMM, CEM, CTSM, president of Trade Show Consulting. Department of Energy.

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Momencio

APRIL 19, 2018

The cost of acquisition for enterprise B2B leads is soaring; in some industries leads may cost several thousands of dollars to acquire and involve long sales cycles and high-touch event marketing. In fact, 11% of a company’s revenue is dedicated to the marketing budget , on average, in the United States. So how exactly do you do that?

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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. . Traveling is stressful for many, especially now when some people are still at high risk of contracting COVID-19. appeared first on SpotMe.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. Inflated rates were accepted by the leisure market traveling in distressed times.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Yet it’s surprising how many people struggle to start meaningful conversations that result in an adequate number of potential leads and sales to pay off the costs and overcome the challenges of event marketing. When it comes to any event-based lead generation, speaking and listening are far more important than simply turning up.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Thousands of visitors will walk by your trade show booth. For any business, large or small, the exhibition and trade show scene is the perfect opportunity to generate brand awareness and meet prospective customers. However, capturing the attention of your target audience starts long before the trade show starts.

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FoodStorm

JULY 28, 2019

Try these essential tips for marketing your business and watch as the customers come running in. Integrating eCommerce gives your customers a better service experience, which is a compelling marketing strategy in itself. Unlock the potential for digital marketing. Do you specialise in gourmet cuisine or more mass market?

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are many different types of events that event planners may be involved in, including: Weddings Corporate events Trade shows Conferences Fundraisers Each type of event comes with its own unique challenges and requirements, so event planners need to be able to adapt to a wide range of situations. Non-profit event planners.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. In the months leading up to the show, our team gave them advice about their virtual presence and marketing materials. Data showed that effort paying off—for everyone! Event Type. Event Goals. Event Data Impact.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One recent law in California only alluded to the event industry as hiring DJs and photographers for parties, clearly not understanding the impact that this legislation also had on trade shows and conventions. Read More : Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract However, there is also the lawyer who prices on commission.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career. We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Finances and Contracting. How flexible are the terms of your venue and supplier partners’ contracts if you need to cancel the event? Ensure their commitments to cleanliness and guest safety, including costs and responsible staff, are clearly outlined in their contracts so there’s no confusion later.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo and their system has been in place for quite a while. one point for every $5K in integrated marketing spend). Your Points System Should Influence Current Spend Decisions. Partnership.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

From site selection with our meetings task force to contracting, logistics planning, execution and post-event wrap-up—if it has to do with one of our meetings, I am there. Upon my first week of starting my new position as director of events for the Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky, I was asked to develop a public trade show.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2021

We saw event production contracts go from thriving to nearly all events cancelled, scaled way back or transformed into virtual in a matter of hours or days. Big B2B conventions and trade shows may become a thing of the past, at least in the near term. The Covid-19 pandemic was not their fault, but business is business.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These events can be anything from conferences and trade shows to holiday parties and team-building exercises. Trade shows. Moreover, they’re usually put on for the purpose of marketing or networking. Trade shows. Trade show coordinator. The Answer! Product launches. Hybrid Events.

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Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. What is trade show ROI? Why is measuring ROI critical now?

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails. Reporting features in event and venue management platforms can measure anything from which marketing efforts were most effective to ROI. Digital event marketing. Client portals. Live translation.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Additionally, they also handle all the logistics of the event, including contracts, vendor management, timelines, and schedules. Then you’ll need to wear many hats and be prepared to do a little bit of everything – from marketing and sales to accounting and bookkeeping! Thirdly, make sure you market yourself effectively.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

This is a well-rounded and pragmatic episode that touches upon the reality of event planning, budgeting, event marketing, event strategy, proving event ROI, and more. ” For instance, why do marketers have resources whereas event planners don’t? “Meanwhile, marketers made more money.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

By acquiring arguably their biggest competitor in the United States there is no question they stand to dominate the market. PSAV acquires Southern Audio Visual , with the acquisition came valuable partnerships with luxury hotels and strengthened their hold on key markets. major markets. December 2016. November 2018.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, with so many different event apps for conferences on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for you! Make sure the app you choose integrates well with your other tools, like your constituent relationship management (CRM) system or email marketing platform. Double-check integrations and compatibility.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average, 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. Here are four insights we’ve learned from analyzing the marketing-spend category: 1. Marketing spend for conferences with an expo is usually closer to 6 percent.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. .

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2019

Sponsors offer funding, products, and services to support your events, trade shows, teams, nonprofit activities, or other organisations. Establish the sponsor’s marketing objective s. It’s quite common to think of a sponsorship package as a contract established between an event organiser and a sponsor.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 30, 2016

NAAA reasoned that the new door not only would benefit NAAA, which promised to commit to future conventions in Savannah, it also would enable SITCC to host other groups that exhibit aircraft as part of their trade shows. Considering that NAAA’s two follow-on bookings each had an economic impact of $1.8

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A staple of European trade shows, coffee bars have made strong inroads onto U.S. show floors, much to the delight of the attendees needing that afternoon “hit.” First, the partnership would bring in authenticity and a local connection to the space, and second, it just might be cheaper than contracting from the official provider.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows. There are 5 kinds of people that attend trade shows. There’s the niche buyer which sticks to his trade show goals at all costs, and if you’re after this type you’ll actually need a smaller booth. Which type would benefit your trade show the most?

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

It means that there is indeed a market for these types of services in your area. Trade shows. Alternately, would you prefer to be a freelance corporate event planner and contract your services out to multiple different clients? Contract development. Marketing, promotion, and success evaluation tools.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals will return next month. Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge said: “Like so many others, I’m absolutely delighted that the organisers of EVENTIT have had the courage and foresight to run the show this year.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks. When you’re moving that quickly, there’s no expectation on outcomes.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Elizabeth Sage, associate director of events and trade shows with San Diego-based biotech company Illumina , anticipates being back stronger with a live component by 2022—her expanded audience is sensitive to price and contagion. By the end of the year, he had hired someone full-time as a field marketer to manage the experiences.

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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. Her solution? “We It takes a village.”.

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