Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2020

By Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, chief marketing strategist at mdg. The event strategists at mdg have been providing ongoing guidance to producers of trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events about how to approach the necessary shift in planning, marketing and communications. Here are a few highlights.

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Trade Shows Travel Marketing Event Marketing 112

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Washington, D.C. 33 • Director of Sales & Marketing. Washington, D.C. Vancouver, Washington. 36 • Director of Sales and Marketing. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 36 • Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Alliances. Ogechi Anyanwu. 36 • Manager of Events. Arlington, Virginia.

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2019 Telecommunications Sports Trade Shows 76

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Murray is director of sales and marketing for Waldorf Las Vegas. Before this, she was city group manager, where she oversaw group sales and marketing for five Kimpton properties and area group sales manager for three Chicago-based Kimpton properties. Louis-based marketing agency Switch. Ali Murray. Darren Temple.

Hotels 52

Hotels Trade Shows Management Marketing 52

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. People just don’t know really what to think of Oklahoma City,” said Seth Spillman, the CVB’s director of marketing and communications.

Marketing 81

Marketing Meetings Social Media 2013 81

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Last month, Convene and event marketing agency Marketing Design Group (MDG) collaborated on an exclusive Periscope livestream at Transform USA ‘s inaugural event in Washington, D.C. . Convene caught up with Innis afterwards to talk about her takeaways from the livestream, and to ask for her advice to planners.

Social Media 83

Social Media Advertising Trade Shows Marketing 83

Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. Washington, D.C. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 31 • Trade Show Strategy Specialist.

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2017 Food and Beverage Education Insurance 85

SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

At the time I am writing this article in early April, in Washington, D.C. If you are restricted to hosting your event in a particular city, the answer may already be decided for you. events are limited to 50 people for outdoor events and 10 people for indoor events. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

Contracts 114

Contracts Travel Trade Shows Sponsorships 114

Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Automobile trade shows dominate America’s expos. New York International Auto Show. Washington Auto Show. expo happens just a couple of weeks before the New York International Auto Show in Washington, D.C. Washington Convention Center. The second-largest U.S. at the Walter E.

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2019 Trade Shows 2008 2018 40

Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Event Marketer | Kitchen Magic, Inc. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Emeryville, CA. Emeryville, CA.

2018 40

2018 Trade Shows Entertainment Event Management 40

EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

It often pays to host events in destinations with a bustling local market, but it’s not just the biggest metropolises that offer top-notch speakers and a ready-made attendee base. The TechNet Cyber 2022 conference, for example, not only capitalized on Baltimore’s status as a tech hub, but also benefited from its proximity to Washington D.C.

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2022 Transportation Travel Speakers 162

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At The Special Event 2020 (TSE), the industry's premier trade show and conference for event professionals, you'll connect with other event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors. Experiential Marketing Summit 2020. The ultimate training conference on the ultimate marketing discipline: experiential marketing.

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2020 2015 Trade Shows Travel 91

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 13, 2020

From her vantage point in Washington, D.C., Meetings support many other parts of the economy through business trade shows, scientific conferences and medical meetings. Title : Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association. Since March, more than half of the 15.8

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Travel Trade Shows Airlines 2009 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first such collaboration occurred almost two years ago—as a trade show that wrapped up just weeks before the country shut down. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. This time around, the focus was on the human connections that happen when everyone is in a ballroom together.

Meetings 98

Meetings Trade Shows Conference Marketing 98

PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

It struck a chord, since our cover story this month showcases five trade shows that are expanding, at a time when many are contracting. During ECEF (Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum), which I attended in Washington, D.C., on May 31, two other association CEOs spoke about the benefits of cooperation.

2008 72

2008 2014 Trade Shows Contracts 72

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Senior Event Marketing Manager | McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Chicago, IL.

2018 40

2018 Hospitality Trade Shows Hotels 40

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

She brings 19 years of experience and a diverse background, from hotel operations to marketing strategy and positioning. Earlier, he served as director of sales and marketing, and brings with him to his new role over 30 years in hospitality with extensive experience in luxury hotels. Pedone is appointed as general manager.

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Hospitality Tourism 2004 Hotels 59

PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2017

Top-line results of the survey kicked off this year’s program, which I attended along with 200 senior-level event professionals in Washington, D.C., Twenty-four percent said they’re diverting their event-marketing funds to digital/online efforts — a 10-percent jump from last year. .”

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2017 Trade Shows Advertising Marketing 74

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Event Coordinator / Event Marketing | Mammoth Marketing | Denver, CO. Senior Marketing Events Manager | Hennessey Industries | Bonita Springs, FL. Trade Show & Events Coordinator | B&R | Roswell, GA.

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2018 Hospitality Hotels Event Management 40

Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Washington, DC. The event team, the sponsors, and the marketing teams can use this data to analyze and refocus their sales and provide improved event content. That’s how you learn and grow. Planners need to take into account both audiences and how to make them feel engaged. Heidi Hiller, Innovative Party Planners.

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Events Travel Trade Shows Food and Beverage 370

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This position was developed to expand VisitPITTSBURGH’s strategic efforts to promote the region to international markets. Prior to this role, Bueno has overseen culinary teams at renowned restaurants in Washington D.C., VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2014 Hospitality 40

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 20, 2016

More than 80 association meeting, marketing, programming, and technology professionals, including industry partners, were brought together to test and fine tune the new format. Marketing and Technology: Reggie Aggarwal, CEO and founder of Cvent. The inaugural event, May 23-24, is expected to attract upwards of 1,800 attendees.

Association Meetings 40

Association Meetings Trade Shows 2017 Technology 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Kellie Shevlin, CEM, co-founder and executive director of the Craft Beverage Expo, Washington, D.C. I’m the founder of the show and visionary [for the Craft Beverage Expo, founded in 2014], but really, I’m the show director. We run mean and lean — I have a conference director that I work with, and I have some marketing people.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows B2B Entertainment Transportation 40

Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 22, 2019

Ridesharing is provided by Lyft and Uber, and it’s a short drive to 10 major markets (including Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.). Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport offers nonstop service to 20 cities, while Amtrak runs service to more than eight of New York’s larger cities. Where to meet?

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Trade Shows Entertainment 2018 Sports 34

Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Washington, D.C. 2018 Clute International Conferences Washington DC. Washington, DC. EduTECH is Australasia’s largest annual education event, featuring thousands of participants across multiple conferences, masterclasses and networking functions, plus a massive interactive trade show. Washington, DC.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Director of sales and marketing. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. First job: Front desk/registration at JW Marriott Washington, D.C. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Tracy Blair.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 82

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2018

The Washington, D.C.-based Other features of smart mirrors include checking the weather forecast, stock market and traffic report. These mirrors make a great trade show or conference floor installation, especially if your event or booth is sponsored by a cosmetic brand. based startup was founded by Lynda T.C.

Hotels 41

Hotels Trade Shows Retail 2016 41

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Director of sales and marketing. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. First job: Front desk/registration at JW Marriott Washington, D.C. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Tracy Blair.

2017 72

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 72

Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

At the very end of the year, every marketing manager takes a closer look at what the upcoming 12 months will bring. 2019 will offer lots of events of all kinds but it will be especially rich in advertising conferences and marketing related events. Event Marketing already took a place among the leading marketing activities.

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Advertising 2019 Conference Social Media 77

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I am able to travel to Washington, D.C., each month, along with the numerous trade shows Experience Columbus attends throughout the year. I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. Job title: Vice president of brand, marketing and digital. Diana Plazas.

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2017 Travel Meetings Hotels 79

SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Most recently, she served as director of marketing for Bluff View Art District in Chattanooga. Previously, she was director of global sales and marketing for Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International and director of business development support and onboard sales for Royal Caribbean International, prior to that. Jon Conching.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Advertising 40

Bizzabo

APRIL 13, 2018

Why You Should Attend: As a dedicated conference to virtual reality, this conference is home to world premiers of VR games and interactive technology available to the market. In addition to that, companies are also invited to pitch their brilliant XR business ideas in the market. Location: Redmond, Washington. 14) SIGGRAPH2018.

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2018 Technology Conference B2B 62

Bizzabo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Not Miami, or Atlanta, or Washington D.C. But the space is also versatile and can be rearranged to host festivals or trade shows instead of concerts. Herbert University Center for your next conference, trade show, or wedding reception. but Jacksonville. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised, though.

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Venues Banking Hotels Trade Shows 54

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Washington, D.C., Some days I may be conducting site visits with clients in Dallas and showing off the city, and other days I may be in D.C. giving a presentation or attending a trade show. Also, I work for different trade-show brands in different international industries. Marketing Manager, Kenes Group.

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2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Since March, Connie has been answering questions about the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, in McLean, Virginia, as well as about where to eat and what to do in the Washington, D.C., Twenty-three years after a VR headset for the Sega Genesis gaming console debuted at CES in 1993 (only to disappear), 21 years after the short-lived Fox TV show “VR.5”

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I am able to travel to Washington, D.C., each month, along with the numerous trade shows Experience Columbus attends throughout the year. I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. Job title: Vice president of brand, marketing and digital. Diana Plazas.

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2017 Travel Hotels Trade Shows 40

SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Trade shows. This year it offers its first all-digital show. The annual trade show, which began in 1967, features presentations and product introductions in the consumer electronics industry, touching on “every aspect of the tech sector.”. Influencer Marketing Conference. Influencer Marketing World.

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2021 Conference Social Media Healthcare 130

MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. and is initially expanding into 14 markets: San Francisco; Seattle; Los Angeles; Silicon Valley; Boston; New York City; Chicago; San Diego; Washington, D.C.;

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