PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. We need to make sure that we don’t simply transfer what we believe the physical event” to be, Witt said, “into a digital world.” Illustration by SHOUT). It’s nonsense. It does not exist.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. How has life changed at AVIXA with events moving online over the last year? It should just exist as content that has long tail.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2020

The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. Anatomy Of Virtual Events: Virtual Breakout Rooms: Different Types & How They Work. ? Worried you might be missing something while planning your virtual event? Plus some Father’s Day content too!).

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 12, 2019

A trade show is a competitive environment. Before your next trade show event, embrace the opportunity offered by custom printed signage to maximize your success. Many booths look similar at industry events. Your trade show marketing extends to every inch of your display. Booth Design.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Smart Meeting Northern California speaker Eileen McDargh says, “don’t settle for just a banner on the stage with your company’s name.” Consider sponsoring a professional speaker and get creative about partnering. Make sure the speaker is versed in your product or service.

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Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Two years ago, my startup team and I were looking for events to attend to get the word out about our company. We settled on two events that charged no registration fee for attendees, thinking we’d save much of our meagre marketing budget by walking the trade show floor and handing out literature about our company.

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Eventtia

JULY 23, 2019

What makes trade shows truly valuable for your attendees? Or maybe it’s the knowledge speakers share during panel sessions? Is it the possibility of visiting multiple stands and enjoying the brand experience different companies offer? Yes and yes, but it’s also about their networking experience.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As event marketers work to attract traffic to their trade-show floors, it’s common to tailor messaging based on where those prospective attendees live, what type of companies they represent, their age, and a number of other demographic factors. Females make up nearly 60 percent of the Millennials who attend trade shows.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Networking events are the lifeblood of professional growth and relationship-building. Hosting different types of networking events benefits not just your attendees but also your organization! What is a Networking Event? A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? And having strong sponsor support can mean the difference between a good event and a great one. So let’s explore 66 creative event sponsorship ideas that will help you secure sponsorships for events of all kinds. How Do You Ask a Company To Sponsor an Event?

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ePly

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we enter 2024, the events industry is evolving at an unparalleled pace, heralding new challenges and opportunities for event professionals. We spoke with experts from the industry to learn more about their event predictions for the future. Dao affirms that “leaning on other trusted agencies to deliver is critical.”

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In the case of a virtual event, its success depends directly on the levels of participation just like a conventional in-person event. This aspect is particularly true while hosting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. 8 Must-Haves for a Virtual Trade Show Platform. Event Registration Automation.

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Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Selecting the right speakers can make or break your meeting. The good ones see themselves as part of the larger event team and will share their wealth of experience to insure your overall success. Mountain Time, presented by Orvel Ray Wilson,CSP standing-ovation keynoter, best-selling author, elite speaker coach.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In the case of a virtual event, its success depends directly on the levels of participation just like a conventional in-person event. This aspect is particularly true while hosting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. 8 Must-Haves for a Virtual Trade Show Platform. Event Registration Automation.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Pre-Show Prep. The seeds of success are sown before the show doors open. Stand at Attention.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 18, 2024

Along our journey through the trade show floor, we spotted some big brand names with tech-driven exhibits and some smaller booth footprints with noteworthy, original ideas. The flashing cups are always such a hit that the Service Express team brings them to every trade show. Palo Alto Networks hosted live trivia at 3 p.m.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979.

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Attendease

AUGUST 7, 2020

The shift from in-person road shows and trade shows to online programming has presented several challenges for event management professionals: Finding the right technology to support digital event management. Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged. Not all brand representatives are strong speakers.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Events are a critical channel for healthcare organizations to engage with their key audiences. From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. What are your measurable goals?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Whether you’ve gawked at the lineups outside an Apple Store for the newest iPhone the week after an Apple Event, stumbled upon a unique pop-up during your lunch break, or waded through the crowds around your local convention centre after an auto show, one thing is for certain: experiential marketing is more popular and more effective than ever.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Is it fair to say that physical events are going through an existential crisis? . Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We In fact, beyond business events, consumer events are seeing interesting growth as well. Trade show formats have not changed for decades, as I pointed out.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Events offer tremendous opportunities to generate leads and move prospects along the sales funnel. 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.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

An event planning conference! These events give you the chance to make real connections with like-minded people, learn from industry experts, and come up with fresh new ideas. In this article, we share our list of event-planning conferences in 2023 that you won’t want to miss out on! Catersource + the Special Event.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 22, 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has appointed Leeds-based firm Lineup Ninja to provide speaker management software to Conexpo-Con/Agg in March 2023. The event takes place in Las Vegas every three years and attracts over 130,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Veemal Gungadin, the co-founder and CEO of GEVME, shares his thoughts and insights on the state of business events. Business events format has not changed much over the past decades. The way trade shows are run today is pretty much the same as what used to happen decades ago. Physical Business Events are Still The Future.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. Even attendees themselves enjoy using event apps and consider this technology an integral part of their event experience.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Taking advantage of event marketing is one of the winning ways to achieve this - ask Tim Cook and he'll tell you how Apple is able to generate so much anticipation and excitement for each new product release - followed by a boom in sales and sold out products. But you don't need to be Apple to rip the benefits of product launch events.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more. Plus, what features should you be looking for in a conference event app? Event apps help you: Boost communication Conferences are a hub of activity!

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Virtual events are great avenues for making connections, strengthening the brand, increasing company revenue or generating leads when it’s not always feasible to bring people together in the same space. Virtual Events Best Practices FAQs. What is a virtual event? What are the benefits of virtual events?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Such is the case with corporate events. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2017

Expects lots of new twists at the 2017 MIC Conference & Trade Show next week. The biggest change attendees will notice at the 17th annual event is the new two-day format. Also at the event, MIC will announce the expansion of its philanthropic initiatives, adding Serving Up Soap to its community service projects.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers?

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

The events industry has gone through significant changes over the past few years, with the pandemic forcing us to find new ways to gather and connect. While virtual events demonstrated the power of technology in bringing dispersed people together, they also proved the unmatched value of in-person interactions.

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StraussCA

MARCH 4, 2021

As we transition back to a version of normalcy thanks to the vaccines, your association will be looking to reopen in person events. After a full year or more of virtual events, your membership will be wanting more from the in-person events. You may find great benefits in the form of hybrid events. Hybrid Conference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster. In the UK £9.4

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Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2018

Event Tech Live (ETL) is accepting speaker applications for the 2018 show which takes place 7-8 November in London, UK. ETL is encouraging interested parties to share their stories, best practices, case studies, and thought leadership about technology for events. Exhibitions / Trade Shows.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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