PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? The other folks willing to speak for free are industry providers of goods and services, who may well have already paid to be at the event to staff their trade show booth or meet customers. In my experience, most of them are so-so presenters. My experience— and a tip.

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Engaging Your Audience: Virtual Event Speakers – The Ultimate Hacks For Success. One of the posts that I am sharing today is about speakers and the critical role that they play during events. It got me thinking about what exactly makes a great speaker compared to a mediocre one. Make sure you do.

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Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We settled on two events that charged no registration fee for attendees, thinking we’d save much of our meagre marketing budget by walking the trade show floor and handing out literature about our company. RELATED STORY: 8 top tips: Land quality leads at trade shows. Some were veteran suitcasers. I have a recommendation.

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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. Mountain Time, presented by Orvel Ray Wilson,CSP standing-ovation keynoter, best-selling author, elite speaker coach.

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InCharged

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows tips are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Want to gain added exposure at a trade show? Smart Meeting Northern California speaker Eileen McDargh says, “don’t settle for just a banner on the stage with your company’s name.” Consider sponsoring a professional speaker and get creative about partnering. Make sure the speaker is versed in your product or service.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As event marketers work to attract traffic to their trade-show floors, it’s common to tailor messaging based on where those prospective attendees live, what type of companies they represent, their age, and a number of other demographic factors. Age, though, is an important factor in understanding the makeup of trade-show audiences.

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InCharged

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Session introductions Boost their brand exposure by allowing sponsors to introduce speakers or sessions. In return, your sponsors can present the awards to gain visibility during the ceremony.

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Attendease

AUGUST 7, 2020

The shift from in-person road shows and trade shows to online programming has presented several challenges for event management professionals: Finding the right technology to support digital event management. Keeping attendees, speakers and sponsors engaged. Not all brand representatives are strong speakers.

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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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City. The show isn’t over, even when the show is over.

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InCharged

AUGUST 26, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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InCharged

AUGUST 26, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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InCharged

AUGUST 26, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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InCharged

AUGUST 26, 2019

Flat and passive trade shows are boring enough to put their own organizers to sleep! If your own crews can’t stay focused throughout the entire presentation, then how can you expect your potential clients to show any interest? Create an exciting and impactful presentation. Optimize Your Event Technology.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Conventions, conferences, and trade shows are essential events for hundreds of industries. It includes everything significant occurring during the event, including any planned talks, networking opportunities, demonstrations, set-up and take-down times, and other parts of a conference or trade show.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979. Sounds far-fetched?

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While workshops provide a hands-on environment, seminars offer a more structured format that might include keynote speakers and panel discussions. Outside of the main conference sessions or presentations, organizers might set up special luncheons or after-hours social events to help attendees network.

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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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ePly

JANUARY 9, 2024

.” Exhibitor Education Will Be Essential to Drive Trade Show Success According to Richard Erschik , speaker/presenter for the Exhibitor Training Webinar , the pandemic forced many exhibiting companies to lay off their exhibit managers.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

While holding an exhibition, leading a seminar, conducting a session, or giving a presentation accomplishes more of what you need to generate initial interest, you need to maximize every interaction, whether active or passive. Attending and expecting leads and sales to blossom out of thin air is a pipe dream, at best.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events. Attendees want substance, not celebrity,” says the report. “A

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

There’s constant communication between attendees, speakers, and you—the organizers. Reduce print costs Event agenda, speaker information, booth information, venue map, feedback surveys, or signage… All this information can be provided with the right mobile event app. Make the case to your board Know which app you want to go with?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. For physicians, highlight CME credit opportunities, renowned speakers, and insights into emerging treatment. Build in ample time to connect between presentations. Clear objectives are crucial.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., who specializes in mentoring purpose-driven business leaders to deliver their own meaningful presentations that help grow their businesses. Also offered was a workshop called, “The Artful Conversation.”

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

And that rule is, any audience of any size will lend their time and attention, their feedback, and in many cases – their resources, in exchange for expert insight, ahead of the curve ideas and solid advice, if delivered through a flawless presentation. The momentum is on the presenter’s side. Try out your technology before you present.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Your event flow and interaction between attendees, speakers, and sponsors will be dictated by the capabilities of the virtual event platform you choose. In an in-person format, technology is often peripheral to the hustle and bustle of the on-site activities. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. You’re planning….

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. We have had the opportunity to present at their meetings, which has helped to improve communication with the city and businesses within the community.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

9 Velvet Chainsaw Consulting webinar got to hear how the National Speakers Association (NSA) wrestled with many decisions leaders faced following the move of its 1,200-attendee INFLUENCE 2020 national annual convention scheduled for the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Aug. Participants in a Sept.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

But more recently, the format has expanded to include seminars, trade shows, career fairs, conferences, and more. The in-person portion of the event includes a physical venue where people gather for workshops, presentations, networking activities, etc. Hybrid events also help event organizers meet sustainability goals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 18, 2021

Even when you do opt for a simulive format, however, it’s best practice to have a moderator or speaker do a live intro and outro. Using the EventMobi platform, two speakers present at a virtual conference using the simulive format. The Keynote Speaker Session. Educational Presentations. Product Demos.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 17, 2024

As Exhibitor surveys complained about a lack of delegate face-time, the new goal was to create more dedicated delegate time on the trade show floor and greater added value. Knowing there was another reception the next night on the trade show floor, CDA scheduled a quick meeting with the venue during the Sunday reception.

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Stova

JULY 6, 2023

From trade shows to conferences, AR and VR have the power to transport participants into extraordinary realms, enhancing engagement and leaving lasting impressions. However, with VR technology, you can recreate the entire trade show experience virtually.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here, we offer a preview of what we’ll explore at the show—tactics and trends that are helping event marketers to level-up their events, campaign strategies, revenue and careers this year. THE EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBIT Trade show strategies, exhibit portfolios, on-the-floor booth experiences—they’re all changing.

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