Event Industry News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Event sponsorships are the top choice for organisers to monetise events. of all organisers admit that sponsorships are their main source of income from virtual events (EMBlog). So by communicating with your sponsors, you can create tailor-made sponsorship packages. How To Sell a Valuable Sponsorship Opportunity?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. On top of that, 63 percent of exhibitors said virtual events do not meet their goals,” she said. “We COVID-19 And How It’s Changing the Event Industry , a white paper published by Reed Exhibitions.

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CadmiumCD

DECEMBER 29, 2020

We put a page together that makes it easy to review all the pieces of your event puzzle for your 2021 conferences and trade shows. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, get software-specific training, and check out the latest buzz in the industry. Make sure you have everything you need for success.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

Neither is the use of event sponsorships to achieve these goals. The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has been particularly adept at creating event sponsorships that enhance experiences for guests in meaningful ways. This sponsorship strategy wins big points for relevance and bottom-line impact.

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ePly

APRIL 18, 2023

Staying current on industry trends and news is key to staying ahead. One way to do this is by listening to podcasts on the event industry.  Let’s dive into the top must-listen event industry podcasts.  Then you should definitely check out EVENTive Entrepreneurs – Event & Sponsorship Podcast hosted by Sarah Brush.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Meeting and event planners are working quickly to transfer their in-person events online in light of COVID-19. But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold? Pre-event Sponsor Exposure.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 29, 2022

Every time I meet with an association or partner, they ask if I have any sponsorship options or ideas outside of the prospectus. As we move into a new era of events, today’s event organizers require creativity and flexibility to craft cost-effective sponsorship packages that promote sponsor visibility and drive ROI.

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Event Marketer

MAY 2, 2024

From April 24-26 at the MGM Grand, the industry convened for a three-day discussion that explored every aspect of the event marketing discipline, including exhibit design, neurodiversity, harnessing creativity, measurement, digital + IRL, mobile tours, hospitality, and the list goes on. Events are memorable.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Our annual listing of the Top 100 agencies serving the event marketing industry has arrived Behind every powerhouse brand experience is an event marketing agency whose people live for “live.” MEET THE TOP 100 EVENT AGENCIES The post The 2023 IT List: Recognizing the Top 100 Event Agencies appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

An in person meeting gives faces and voices to the names attendees would otherwise see over a screen, and helps conversation feel more organic. The right event format is ultimately the one that gives your event the most opportunity to meet its KPIs and inspire your audience. Trade shows are primarily home to product demos.

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Eventmobi

MAY 27, 2019

A visual reminder of important industry questions. Great sponsorship opportunities. Questions on the poster can either be generated by your event team to ask larger industry related questions or can be used as an opportunity to generate sponsorship dollars and have partners sponsor a poster question.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But there is a solution — Event sponsorships. But, to get the sponsorship, there is a lot you need to learn, and we will help you with that. The right sponsorship can support your event finances, boost event visibility and help you develop good connections with the sponsors for future opportunities. What is event sponsorship?

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

This International Women’s Day, we would like to raise a toast to the empowerment and diversity in our events industry. In this blog, we are representing the industry’s brightest minds that are renowned for their own contributions and the work they are doing. Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If producing hybrid events were an Olympic sport , most meeting professionals would have no trouble qualifying as amateurs. By experimenting with their own events, they are inventing what the future of meetings will look like. The post EventHack Hybrid Games: A New Playbook for Hybrid Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs. Inspiring, it certainly was.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

This year’s show takes place April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and will bring together the entire experiential marketing ecosystem—b-to-b and b-to-c brand-side marketers, trade show organizers, executives from leading event agencies, meeting planners, event strategists, experience designers, technology mavens, and more.

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Stova

JULY 26, 2023

Lower attendance is reported for major trade shows, while virtual options gain traction due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and remote work preferences. Our latest eBook, "Building Sponsor-Worthy Event Experiences," addresses this new reality in the meetings and events industry.

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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. Characteristics of Hybrid Events Hybrid events have been around for decades – think, televised sports, award shows, political events, or concerts.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As the cornerstone event for this industry, it drew an estimated 14,000 attendees and generated an economic impact of more than $20 million, according to show officials. This year, the trade show floor included more than 3,500 exhibitors from 150 countries. EventMobi has been exhibiting at IMEX America for many years.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite lively faux convention-center environments, virtual solutions don’t quite meet the standards or ROI of in-person trade shows. 3D-like virtual solutions — complete with avatars and faux convention-center environments — are probably the closest we can get to replicating the physical trade-show environment.

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

We exhibited at major trade shows, participated in networking events, and even managed our own events. All of these activities were an opportunity to keep in touch with event organisers like you who have brought the industry back to pre-pandemic numbers. And that’s a win we must celebrate!

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

One proven strategy to increase profitability is through sponsorship. This is not a new concept and meeting planners have been selling sponsorship (or getting help selling sponsorship) throughout history. The question is – are you really capturing all you can from sponsorship? Keep sponsorship a focus.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. For our first hybrid event, we streamed conference sessions live to a virtual audience and hosted a virtual expo where attendees could book 1:1 video meetings with exhibitors. Data showed that effort paying off—for everyone!

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

Sponsorship advertising opportunities If you’re hosting an in-person or hybrid event, mobile event apps offer another venue to promote your sponsors. Attendees can connect with each other by requesting a meeting from within a profile, for example.

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Event Industry News

MAY 19, 2022

OurAfrica.Travel is a global virtual travel trade show, originally launched in 2020 to fill the void left by the cancellation of all African trade events during the pandemic. Through Hubilo’s platform, attendees pre-booked and conducted 23,857 meetings over a four-week period and exchanged 93,970 messages.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. It provides inspiration for meeting and event programs and showcases the latest in event planning technology and strategy. ” 7.

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ePly

MAY 26, 2022

As business returns to pre-pandemic levels, the events industry is heating back up. Tips for Sponsors Your company gains additional marketing opportunities and exposure in exchange for a trade show or conference sponsorship. WiFi Access Without WiFi, our smartphones are really just fancy cameras. Genius , right?

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Event Industry Technology Predictions for 2019. 2019 should be an exciting year for the event industry as new technologies and software systems continue to revolutionize the way in which processes are streamlined and sharped, ultimately resulting in greater ease of use and engagement. (3 Minute Read). Facial Recognition Software.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Socio has announced the EventHack Hybrid Games , a 10-week hackathon that brings together 72 industry leaders, marketers, and journalists to square off and compete for the ultimate hybrid-crossover solution. The original EventHack was designed to help event organizers through a very dark hour,” McCarthy said.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Recognized as one of the country’s preeminent meeting and trade show destinations, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino unveiled details today around the $100 million remodel of its 2.1 million-square-foot convention center. Redesigned Space.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 26, 2021

Born out of dozens of focus groups and interviews with leaders of event teams from every sector of the industry, during the inaugural Business, Design & Strategy Summit, we’re tackling all the top issues, including health pass legalities, boycotts, experience marketplace disruptions, and more.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Healthcare Event Marketing Strategies Promoting your healthcare event in a crowded industry takes creativity. Innovative Healthcare Event Formats Healthcare events don’t have to follow the standard conference or trade show formats. These “soft” elements create memories that linger after the industry insights fade.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

Learn about sponsorship levels, why they work, and how to create them for your event. Detailed sponsorship level examples included! Securing the right sponsors can make or break your event—and the right sponsorship levels can exponentially raise your chances of success! What Are Sponsorship Levels? Let’s dive in.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. The events industry has changed dramatically in the past two years. EDA (Event Data Analysis) by MPI (Meeting Professionals International).

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