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Time to Rebrand Third-Party Planners

SmartMeetings

While some trade shows in the meetings industry are cool about including third-party planners, other organizations, from convention and visitors bureaus to our own Smart Meeting Events , prefer to recruit corporate planners who are often favored by suppliers looking to sign contracts for future events.

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26 Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps + 14 Must-Have Features

Planning Pod

Event app and event management platform for larger meetings and trade shows. Perfect for: Elevating the attendee experience at large meetings and managing lots of event details during the planning stages. Perfect for: Large trade shows and conferences that connect attendees with exhibitors and sponsors.

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How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?

PCMA Convene

In the long run, you earn their loyalty and preference. ›  List enhancement  List buys or trades are rarely effective.