Event Marketer

MARCH 28, 2022

But a powerful new subset of social influencers is calling for a paradigm shift. Welcome to the world of “granfluencers,” a collection of senior social media stars that have absolutely no time for your ageist attitude. It’s time to meet the #mywrinklesaremystripes gang. The appeal of granfluencers is similar.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

Selecting the best social media tools to engage your attendees may not be easy, and can get a little frustrating. Have your different social media feeds appear on various displays via one platform to save you time and effort. What is a social media wall? Create social proof. Spark discussions.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving. Boost your Social Media Channels. Rethink your SWAG.

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The Castle Group

OCTOBER 19, 2023

What are social media channels? Social media channels enable the creation, sharing, and exchange of content across billions of devices for billions of people. Today’s social media platforms are a far cry from the basic HTML-coded Myspace pages of the early 00’s.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 9, 2024

While many of these trends started in 2023, they’re set to take on greater significance in the coming year. Regardless of your familiarity, these marketing trends will shape the event planning landscape for the coming year. Social media has created more than selfies. This trend is prevalent among younger audiences.

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GEVME

JUNE 12, 2019

Selecting the best social media tools to engage your attendees may not be easy, and can get a little frustrating. Have your different social media feeds appear on various displays via one platform to save you time and effort. What is a social media wall? Create social proof. Spark discussions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The development and decline of trends were previously a straight line—planners could track where they started and grew, and the point when it became time to move on. According to recent Smart Meetings webinar host Kate Patay, however, social media has changed all of that. Kate Patay.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

Will 2019 be the year you leverage social media to make your events safer, more compelling and downright fun? A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life. More : 7 Tips for a Successful Crisis Management Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. It will automatically plan their agenda and get them booked on a flight and with a hotel that will meet their specific needs. It will also be interactive.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Meeting planners of the future will need to become community change agents within their respective organizations. Corporate meeting attendees don’t want to feel like they’re at work; they want to have Instagram-able moments to share on social media. Trend #1: Participants Drive Content.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. At all ends of the spectrum – from shrinking budgets to investment in advanced technology – there are several trends you should add to your watch list. Event Personalization.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Conferences can equip attendees in new skills, business contacts and increase their awareness of new industry trends. Social Media area is constantly changing due to its rapid development. We gathered a list of 25 best social media conferences you don’t want to miss out on. Social Media conferences in 2019 .

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top tech stories, we look at the latest trends in social media and what event professionals can do to boost their marketing activities in 2020. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Social Media Today: 6 Key Social Media Trends to Watch in 2020.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

Social media has long been trumpeted as a valuable tool for meeting and event planners who want to boost their marketing strategy. Mastering social media is key to connecting with millennials , who respond well to non-traditional marketing models. In the past, social media was a great source of free marketing.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Below are the top 9 event trends that will shape 2020. Social media advertising: If you have a large list of contacts, you can create custom social ads with messages specific to each segment you want to target. Event Planners must create sufficient opportunities for attendees to network in face-to-face meetings.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 10, 2023

We’re here to help with a list of the upcoming trends for 2023! The biggest trend for 2023 is eco-friendly events. This is not just a trend, however, it’s becoming the way of doing things. By jumping on this trend early, you will look like trendsetters, not just trend followers. Two-in-one fun! It’s no secret.

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CadmiumCD

JULY 22, 2020

Most event planners understand the importance of using social media to market an event, but as each social media platform operates differently, it can be challenging to optimize all of them. Here are some factors to keep in mind when planning a social media strategy to market your next event.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Getting a head start on event planning trends for 2024 will help you implement the newest strategies with greater confidence and capability. Many of these trends are natural growths from 2023 trends, such as sustainability and hybrid events, which have continued to increase their importance across the previous years. Embrace AI.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

in the dynamic world of event management, staying ahead of the trends is essential. Whether you are planning a conference, incentive, or charity gala, understanding, and leveraging current trends can create the difference between a mediocre event, and a memorable experience for attendees. what are event trends?

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Do you know the saying that at the back of successful social media campaigns is an exhausted marketer? But to be honest, with all the work and heart we already pour into our events, adding social media to the mix can be a bit too much. This Is How Meetings and Events Will Look Like This Year.

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 30, 2020

“Social media is not going away. I am organizing a conference on how to handle social media as a positive platform. More specifically, the most basic social media communications concepts are just as valid and important to learn now as they were 10 years ago. I can’t wait to share it with you soon.”.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

If hotels are to meet this demand, they need to incentivize people to work for them. McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But where does a meeting planner begin? And then comes the strategy, for which there are numerous ways to integrate social media within event marketing. For those who are new to social media marketing and live streaming, a great way to start is with a social media takeover. Post Live Videos.

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Caterease

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we plan our resolutions, it’s also time to start planning for the upcoming catering trends this year. Staying current with the latest trends is crucial to stay ahead of the competition and impress your clients. Whatever your catering goals for 2024, read on to discover how to crush them with these exciting trends.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2018

Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Today we share some of the top food and beverage trends shared by planners, venues and caterers around the country. Some of the trends she has seen develop are: Candy buffet tables!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Attendease

APRIL 16, 2024

Let’s jump into six proven ways you can accelerate your ROI and meet and exceed your goals. These campaigns thrive on social media, where donors can help spread the word. They share a video of the challenge with their networks and challenge a few friends to continue the trend. Define your program.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

YouTube launched when I was 12 — its content was not so addictive back then, consisting of people filming backflips and homemade music videos — and Facebook became the most-visited social media website when I was 15. Meetings and events have been embracing the increasing need for calm in a hectic world.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 4, 2023

2023 Event Trends As someone who’s always on the lookout for the hottest event trends, I wanted to share some exciting developments in the industry. 5 – Health and Wellness Trends As people become more aware of their health and well-being, events that incorporate wellness offerings are becoming increasingly popular.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These 40, follow-worthy social media influencers are highly engaged, limitless resources that are quick to share helpful content to help you succeed and grow your business. Meetings & Events. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. TahiraCreates.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 18, 2017

Millennials are known to be social media -obsessed, but social media marketing strategies need to be more sophisticated when catering to this very large and diverse group of people. This is especially important for occupations that interact with a variety of markets, such as meeting and event planners.

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Do Good Events

JULY 20, 2020

What trends are you seeing in fundraising during this era of Covid-19? A process like this can help identify fundraising tactics that will best meet emerging needs, including individual, foundation, and corporate support. Our experience working with donors at Fox Advancement aligns with these reported trends.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. If you’re a hardworking meeting professional, chances are that you experience stress more than you’d like to. Do you stay at your desk and look at social media?

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