EventTechBrief

AUGUST 13, 2018

Having a record of attendee behaviors and preferences—sessions they attend, booths they visit, meetings they calendar, etc.—in In a recent white paper, AMR International refers to the necessary evolution of trade shows as Exhibition 2.0. There’s a better way.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Featured Guests: Elizabeth Ambacher is the Vice President, Meetings and Expositions for the National Apartment Association (NAA) and oversees the strategy, planning, logistics and execution for all NAA meetings and events. Elizabeth holds a CEM from IAEE, DES from PCMA and is certified in the Neuroscience of Exhibitions & Events.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2022

The organization provides tools, resources, and education to help association professionals and volunteers succeed. Meet the Person Behind the Magic. “We were searching for a flexible, robust event app that would meet our unique needs and could enhance our attendees’ experience.” Interactive Trade Show Floor Plan.

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Socio Events

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That sparked a cross-industry conversation on how to follow up with trade show and corporate event leads. How to Follow Up With Trade Show & Corporate Event Leads: A 3-Step Outreach Sequence. Rinse and repeat through day 24 until you get a response or meeting,” he recommends. CLICK IMAGES TO SEE ORIGINAL POSTS.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. Don’t just throw a party with loud music.

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

We place a large emphasis on how to make the attendee experience better and there are many resources available on how to organise events that can wow different crowds. This is where the role of human resources and its management would come into play. Best of luck in your next event! No technical skill is required at all.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. 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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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Many are focusing their resources and energy on delivering face-to-face. Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. Innovation and change require commitment and fortitude. What’s Next?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Image Alt Text: Poet.png Gallery Slide Headline: The Poetry of Meetings Published: Vegas 1.jpg Watch the video here. Published: Vegas 2.jpg

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Others, particularly those whose members are dealing with travel bans, or have large global audiences, are more likely to be in the camp that the soonest they can meet face-to-face is 2022. We still haven’t heard of any examples of successful online trade shows. Health, Safety and Duty of Care.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. Meeting new people–and learning about their needs–creates opportunities to connect with potential customers or partners Brand building. Trade shows Trade shows are industry-specific events where companies showcase their products and services.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2021

While this expansive global group iscollaborating for the first time, many of the leading exhibitions organisers, typically competitors, have been finding meaningful ways to collaborate and combine resources for the benefit of the global communities they serve.

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Socio Events

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That sparked a cross-industry conversation on how to follow up with trade show and corporate event leads. How to Follow Up With Trade Show & Corporate Event Leads: A 3-Step Outreach Sequence Prioritizing your lead follow-up is one thing, but developing and executing an outreach strategy is another. Kimble explains.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Consider creating a short presentation with an overview of each provider to make your meeting run smoothly.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

From redesigned event spaces and innovative technology resources to inspiring food and beverage options with thoughtful presentations, EventReady with CleanStay provides rigorous cleanliness protocols, book-to-billing flexibility and safe, socially responsible solutions for the most discerning safety and service-conscious event professionals.

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Event Rebels

APRIL 21, 2021

Tied to our ERVirtual Trade Show virtual tote bag feature, participants can fill up their tote bag with scavenger list items and become eligible for prizes. FILLING THE TOTE BAG WITH EXHIBITOR RESOURCES. Visitors can view those resources directly from the company profile or add them to their personal tote bag to view later.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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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? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2016

Promotional products adorned with logos are an affordable way for businesses to increase brand awareness and create memorable impressions during meetings, trade shows and events. With so many options and various budgets to consider, exhibitors should decide which branded items make the most sense for use at upcoming trade shows.

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Event Rebels

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Our newest addition to the virtual trade show platform allows attendees to collect and store exhibitor resources. What are exhibitor resources? Visitors can view those resources directly from the company profile or add them to their personal tote bag to view later. Need to make your trade show virtual?

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. Four Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a form of self-regulation within businesses that is designed to meet specific goals related to ethics, sustainability and social impact.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Freeman, the trade-show expert when it comes to integrated digital- and live-brand experiences, has received the prestigious ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System certification. The trade-show expert boasts an expansive network of offices, talent and global partnerships for reach and access that is unmatched in the industry.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whova has powered over 25,000 in-person, 8,000 virtual, and 2,500 hybrid conferences, including association and government events, trade shows, expos, and community gatherings. Whova’s technology automates many event processes for you, so you can free up time and resources! Save Time with Streamlined Event Planning.

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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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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

You’ll save resources and minimize environmental impact at the same time. Think about your resources and needs to find the best fit for your conference: a free event app, a customizable solution, or an app you build in-house. Attendees can connect with each other by requesting a meeting from within a profile, for example.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

She suggests meeting professionals reach out to their personal networks to find qualified help. Amy Calvert , CEO at EIC Events Industry Council , which produced the Workforce and Wellness resource guide, stresses the importance of supporting front-line workers right now. Building Back Better.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! We usually work with associations that support event and meeting planners and organizers!

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (under the U.S. The event’s roots go back to the mid-1990s, when Meeting Professionals International’s Greater Edmonton Chapter launched Meeting Planners Day. Mark your calendars.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two conference leaders have announced new tech resources that meet attendees’ changing expectations and communication styles. chatbots to Freeman’s trade show and conference customers. chatbots to Freeman’s trade show and conference customers.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Cvent CONNECT August 1-4 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas Cvent CONNECT is one of the world’s top event technology conferences that brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals. It provides inspiration for meeting and event programs and showcases the latest in event planning technology and strategy. ” 7. .”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. 28% replied that their organization manages resources and processes for them. 28% replied that their organization manages resources and processes for them. The importance of an event budget cannot be overemphasized.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 9, 2020

If you are afraid right now, that could be a good thing for your future as a meetings professional, according to Judi Holler, author of Fear is My Homeboy : How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms. That trade show you have done the same way for the last 15 years? Conference at Caesars Palace in Last Vegas.

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