Bizzabo

AUGUST 10, 2018

Planning on attending an upcoming trade show? We’ve come up with a eight-step checklist ensuring you are fully prepared before attending your next trade show. The trade show has withstood the test of time as an effective marketing tactic. But, trade shows require extensive preparation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? We’ve adopted new guidelines, heightened vigilance, and better public health education for all, but it’s really a matter of adapting to a new normal.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

A recent study conducted by Oxford Economics estimates that for every month that trade shows and conventions are not happening, the state is losing $1.4 The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. In Reno, Nev.,

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Event Marketer

MAY 20, 2024

It wasn’t until Keri Ibbitson took what she thought was a step back early in her career did she discover everything that marketing is in the corporate world, and the impact of trade shows and events on a brand’s overall success. Event Marketer: What trade show industry trends have your attention?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Out of the Shadows.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF. She says, “Constant change and volatility are the new normal for meeting planners.

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Meeting Tomorrow

AUGUST 24, 2021

But renting a TV or monitor for an event or trade show is a totally different ball game due to distance, budget, and what you’re displaying on it. But since there’s not much info out there about how to get a general size estimate, below are a few guidelines to help you get started. A mounted monitor at a trade show.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. It is a seal of quality that is immediately understood and is one of the foundations for success in the international meetings industry,” she says. “Now

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. Without taking deliberate precautions, meeting planners and their attendees’ data, including names, phone numbers and addresses, could be left vulnerable to hackers. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels. Managing the Physical Space.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 28, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association used a new COVID-19-symptom screening tool — 42Chat’s HealthShield — to help ensure the 450 attendees at the live portion of its Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting met safely. How do you ensure your event adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for gatherings?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2022

CLEARED4’s platform will be implemented at various large-scale trade shows including the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Inspired Home Show in Chicago and the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference in Las Vegas, where it will track proof of COVID-19 vaccination and testing results through its HIPAA-compliant platform.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

People are eager to meet face to face and step out from behind the camera. If, however, your event will be one of their first trips in months, or even a year, then the prospect of getting on a plane and meeting others face to face may make them uneasy. Are you prepared to follow all of the federal, state, and local guidelines?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

We want to make sure the world sees that the industry is following the guidelines and creating safe and responsible spaces for meetings again.”. Together Again TV will provide a clear view into events with live streaming directly from the trade show floor.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 12, 2021

When Cassandra Strupp and her team converted the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) 2020 Business Conference to an online-only meeting last March, it was the first time the organization had offered a digital education component at a meeting, Strupp, PDPW’s program manager, told Convene. Meeting in a Time of COVID.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

A hybrid event can be of many types; it could be a conference, a seminar, meeting, etc. Conferences – A conference would mainly be a formal meeting for members within the organization. Trade Shows – Trade shows refer to an annual event where the particular industry members come together to demonstrate their latest product or service.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

After a postponed 2020 annual event for more than 700 people, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) brought its World Education Congress (WEC) back to Las Vegas this week with more than 1,200 people live for a series of firsts. See also : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In addition to the expo and education portion of the meeting, this event will include a socially distanced concert Thursday night. By joining forces, Together Again Expo and the Texas Live Events Coalition will be further demonstrating how both trade shows and any live event can be done safely and responsibly. .

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 2, 2021

For the first fully hybrid National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting on May 14, the leadership met together in Chicago, while around 800 directors were remote. And that means that a lot of voting takes place — complicated enough to handle at an in-person meeting and challenging for an online meeting.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with a memorable vibe. destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. of flexible meeting space.

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Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Selecting the right speakers can make or break your meeting. The bad ones see themselves as the star-of-the-show, with little consideration for the needs of other (often non-professional) speakers on the program. You will learn the 10 guidelines to screen the mountain of material that your speakers or their bureaus will send you.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Natasha Stamper Pedigo, CMP, 38, works in Lexington, Kentucky, as a meeting planner and event manager at The Asphalt Institute. What I do: I plan and execute three large member meetings a year across the U.S. What I do: I plan and execute three large member meetings a year across the U.S. Connect with Pedigo on Instagram. .

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Event Industry News

JULY 24, 2020

Displaying clear signage, for workers and customers, about the health and safety guidelines in place at your venue. The guidance for business events enables meetings of up to 30 people indoors provided that social distancing can be maintained and the venue can demonstrate it has followed appropriate COVID-19 health and safety guidance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Steering clear of these common pitfalls is key to ensuring that your event not only meets its goals but also provides a memorable and gratifying experience for everyone involved.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It should also establish communication channels and provide guidelines for decision-making. About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. No technical skill is required at all.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Rockwell Automation Vice President of Marketing Tina Dear to share what she has learned in her pirouette to virtual meetings. Previous : Back Light: 4 Hospitality Trends Shaping the Meetings Industry. Reconfigure Your KPIs.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2021

Twelve months ago, my team’s ability to perform “business as usual”—travel, host and attend professional meetings and events (PMEs) —required a whole new level of dedication and persistence. We know that: Successful in-person meetings and business events are possible and taking place. conferences, trade shows, expos and conventions).

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 19, 2020

NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association, which owns and sponsors SHOT Show, will decide by Dec. 1 whether the trade show will go on in January as planned. But it’s still a big “if” on whether the state will allow an event the size of SHOT Show. Photos courtesy NSSF). While many major U.S. 19-22 in Las Vegas.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 18, 2021

Meet Addie Graham-Kramer. From fundraising galas, multi-day conferences, and trade shows, The Event Company became experts in their industry. Meet Rebecca Burnworth. Breaking regulation guidelines often result in fines and – more importantly — put loved ones at health risk. The Future.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Within the meetings and conventions industry, there has been a rise in the understanding and appreciation of what it means to be Eco-friendly and green. And whenever possible implement and uphold Eco-friendly procedures to ensure future greener meetings and events. Denver is a natural fit for green meetings and events”.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 15, 2020

Global meetings and events industry trade show organiser, IBTM has announced first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from 13 – 14 April 2021 in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Already 50 per cent of exhibitor space has been sold.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

These studios are designed to elevate film and television production in a way that “perfectly matches the real world with the digital world” However, event producers are also looking at this advanced technology to take meetings and presentations to the next level. Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ??

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Eventscase Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

AI-generated content tools ensure consistency in content by using pre-defined templates and guidelines. About Eventscase The Eventscase platform helps event organisers manage corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, whether large, small, in-person, hybrid, or virtual. No technical skill is required at all.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Event Birdie

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Guest Blog by Russell McIntosh | Trade Show Training. You have to apply and meet some conditions to be eligible, but they’re not unreasonable in my view… apart from maybe the minimum expenditure of $20,000, which shuts out the very small exhibitors. So, what’s the catch? You mean, ScoMo won’t just hand me cash?).

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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