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? Smart event organizers start early, using the event hashtag on social media. Create Critical Mass.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2016

By this stage of the game, almost all meeting professionals are using social media in some fashion and degree in conjunction with events. 2 at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate , social media guru Alex Plaxen shared his insights to help planners kick their social media games up a few notches.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Consider these hybrid event examples, both with different focuses, but still blended experiences: A large trade show that’s principally an in-person event with exclusive online content and an event app. Trade shows. Consider how hybrid aspects can work for these types of events for your organization: Conferences.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

The right mobile conference app will help attendees make valuable connections with one another at your event, with features like: Customizable attendee profiles Private 1:1 chat Group discussions 1:1 appointment booking Live activity feed In-session engagement Conference apps make it easy to drive attendee engagement!

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Similar to in-person events, a virtual event is a gathering that allows a group of people to communicate, share ideas, and enjoy a shared experience. Online Trade Shows and Exhibitions – The equivalent of traditional trade shows that can incorporate webinars, virtual demos and virtual booths etc.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Cultivate a social media presence and run digital ads focused on their location and healthcare interests. Their website banners, email blasts, and social media posts can reinforce your outreach. Innovative Healthcare Event Formats Healthcare events don’t have to follow the standard conference or trade show formats.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 7, 2023

Conduct thorough research to identify their preferences and interests, using surveys, social media insights, and focus groups to gather data to help you tailor your experiential offering. On this point, social media integration can also help to amplify the reach of any individual event.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Participation and engagement can also be tracked by monitoring app activity, chat activity, live polling, and by tracking social media updates. It could mean the difference between a popular sellout event or a no-show flop. Utilize social media. Measure engagement live in your event app or on social media.

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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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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. She is currently the EVP of business development at the Tarsus Group. She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. She truly loves her job!

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you’ve ever attended an in-person event or trade show, you’ve likely seen your fair share of vendor table display ideas. Did you know that 65% of event professionals agree that the in-person trade show is an invaluable part of their marketing strategy? Take a social media display, for example.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At in-person events, event-goers continue to largely rely on happenstance “serendipitous” encounters on trade show floors and cocktail hours to facilitate networking. Virtual Networking Virtual events should represent all of the networking potential of social media.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

The show took over 632,000 sq. Planning two mega-shows back-to-back during a pandemic was a learning experience. We asked pioneering meeting planner Jackie James, World of Concrete group director, for tips from her boots-on-the-ground experience. Our audience needed the show; the industry wanted to meet,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Therefore, this works best in a small group or outdoors where participants can spread out. Divide up into groups in a circular formation. Toss one ball into each group and ask the person who catches it to answer the question their right index hand is touching. Have stations for one of the following areas.

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GEVME

JULY 4, 2019

Market your event space on social media. Invite media outlets. Join a local group or association for corporate event planners, and attend event industry trade shows to find out more about your target audience. Use social media. Use social media hashtags. Organise contests.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2020

Before COVID, the Philadelphia area was poised for another record setting year of events—concerts, citywide conferences, conventions, trade shows, galas, festivals, sports, performances, fundraisers, and special events of all kinds. Similar rallies were held around the country this week, in cities including Boston and Salt Lake City.

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TicketBud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Conferences and Trade Shows Spruce up your conference or expo with fall-centric foods, activities, swag and recommendations. Get Started Since conferences and trade shows draw in attendees from around the world, get ahead of event marketing. Use the design to develop your own custom banner for your event ticketing page.

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GEVME

APRIL 23, 2019

You can do so much with its help, and you can also create a buzz around your business by integrating it with social media or trusted public media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, etc. The event audience is already associated with these web-based social networking sites. Social media.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Hybrid events can be categorized into two groups depending upon the type of audience it is hosted for. Social Media Marketing World: . Following are the two categories of hybrid events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Hybrid events can be categorized into two groups depending upon the type of audience it is hosted for. Social Media Marketing World: . Following are the two categories of hybrid events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Hybrid events can be categorized into two groups depending upon the type of audience it is hosted for. Social Media Marketing World: . Following are the two categories of hybrid events.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

or clients (trade shows, charity events, etc.). Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Trade show.

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Eventscase Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Marketing and Promotion: they allow for integration with digital marketing tools, such as email marketing, social media advertising and web analytics, for effective event promotion. Consider platforms that allow for social media integration, detailed analytics, and exceptional customer support.

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GEVME

JULY 23, 2019

Do you know how to plan a trade show? Use our guide to trade show planning and achieve memorable exhibitions that are organised in a highly successful way. About trade shows & exhibitions. Trade shows are a time-honored tradition among business-to-business (B2B) marketers and event organisers.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Set up event marketing automation, run social media promotion, create designs asap without any design assistance, and more with the help of the top event marketing tools. Cons: No social media integration. Social media promotion Customisable branding Live chat Multiple hosts On-demand webinars Polls/voting Q & A.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Event Example: Salesforce Dreamforce , Apple WWDC , Microsoft Ignite , HubSpot User Group Meetings , Adobe MAX 5. Atmosphere: Informal and social, yet professional. Event Example : Chamber of Commerce mixers, industry-specific networking groups, professional association events, brand networking meetups. Open spaces to interact.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 21, 2023

Look for local events and join groups on social media platforms such as Facebook or LinkedIn that are geared towards event planners or professionals in the events industry. Tip #4: Leverage Social Media Social media can be a powerful tool for event planners to showcase their work and attract potential clients.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 1, 2021

Swapcard, the leading AI-powered event and matchmaking platform for global virtual and hybrid events, has today announced it has reached an agreement with Informa to serve as the preferred platform partner for its exhibitions, trade shows and a number of other events across the US and the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

After 25 years as part of a multi-association show, the American Physiological Society held its own event in 2023. De Cagna says the toughest part of creating a convention and trade show from the ground up was vetting and implementing seven or eight different technology systems. “We Fortunately, we have all of those.”

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2022

Chloe uses her personal brand – which she describes as “fun, efficient and communicative” – to connect and remain relevant to the 10,000 decision-making buyers who follow her on social media. Prior to joining Explori, Chloe was the master of ceremonies and content at GDS Group.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. Small group settings. Give participants the ability to meet in small groups and one-on-one. Focus groups. Social media. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. MC is a North Star Meeting Group brand and serves over 200,000 meeting planners and professionals. Trade Show News Network. Want event planning magazine content digitally?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Greg Parmley, chair of UK Live Music Group, added: “With a long dark winter ahead for many in the arts, culture and events spaces, it’s imperative that we work closely together. The high-profile campaign achieved hundreds of millions of social media hits, trended at No.

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Eventscase Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Harness the power of social media According to Statista, in 2021, over 4.26 billion people were using social media worldwide—a number projected to increase to almost six billion in 2027. A qualifier on which social media channel to use would be doing background research on where to find your target audience.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Pros: Multiple options for attendees Can reach an audience locally and from afar Many accessibility options Mixed revenue opportunities, best of both worlds Cons: Often more complex to organize More expensive tech considerations Can feel like two separate events One group might be privileged Are In Person Events Better than Virtual Events?

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