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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PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

” The name AVIXA may not ring a bell with you, but you’re likely familiar with InfoComm, the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America. It got pushed to June and now is going to this localized, fragmented event instead of being in Barcelona with the normal trade-show presence.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 12, 2019

A trade show is a competitive environment. Before your next trade show event, embrace the opportunity offered by custom printed signage to maximize your success. Your trade show marketing extends to every inch of your display. Ideally, your brand colors are set before the trade show.

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Eventtia

JULY 23, 2019

What makes trade shows truly valuable for your attendees? Or maybe it’s the knowledge speakers share during panel sessions? Is it the possibility of visiting multiple stands and enjoying the brand experience different companies offer? Yes and yes, but it’s also about their networking experience.

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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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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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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This aspect is particularly true while hosting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. 8 Must-Haves for a Virtual Trade Show Platform. Virtual Trade Show Apps. Thus, incorporating an interactive lobby page can prove especially beneficial if you are conducting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows.

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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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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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Event Marketer

MARCH 18, 2024

Along our journey through the trade show floor, we spotted some big brand names with tech-driven exhibits and some smaller booth footprints with noteworthy, original ideas. The flashing cups are always such a hit that the Service Express team brings them to every trade show. Palo Alto Networks hosted live trivia at 3 p.m.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This aspect is particularly true while hosting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. 8 Must-Haves for a Virtual Trade Show Platform. Thus, incorporating an interactive lobby page can prove especially beneficial if you are conducting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. Event Registration Automation.

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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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Event Industry News

JUNE 22, 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has appointed Leeds-based firm Lineup Ninja to provide speaker management software to Conexpo-Con/Agg in March 2023. Lineup Ninja will provide speaker management software to help the organisers coordinate over 150 educational sessions across five days and numerous theatres.

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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.

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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. Keynote sponsorship Work with your sponsors to support keynote speakers!

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2017

Expects lots of new twists at the 2017 MIC Conference & Trade Show next week. A planner-only education program opens the show March 14 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver, with a keynote address given by funny motivational speaker Tim Gard. ” For more information, go to www.mic-colorado.org.

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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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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. Trade shows Trade shows are industry-specific events where companies showcase their products and services.

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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. Alerts & notifications No more delayed event updates.

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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. When you pack your program with free speakers, it’s your attendees who suffer.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We Trade show formats have not changed for decades, as I pointed out. And the main reason that I foresee, trade shows are not going to evolve (from its intrinsic format) is because of FOMO (That’s right the Fear of Missing Out).

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Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2018

Event Tech Live (ETL) is accepting speaker applications for the 2018 show which takes place 7-8 November in London, UK. Exhibitions / Trade Shows. The post Event Tech Live opens speaker applications appeared first on Event Industry News. Conferences / Meetings. Music / Outdoor / Sport.

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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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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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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The way trade shows are run today is pretty much the same as what used to happen decades ago. The naysayers have predicted the end of conference era, while others foresee the death of trade shows. Business events format has not changed much over the past decades. Is it not time for these to be disrupted?

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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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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

The annual Event Planner EXPO conference in NYC hosts a wide variety of guest speakers – with past lineups including Martha Stewart, Daymond John, and Mel Robbins. The Event Planner EXPO offers Speaker Series and Fireside Chats (discussion panels) on the trade show floor.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Now that’s asking for engagement!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Industry Trade Show. If your brand is up-and-coming, or your industry has a history of running pillar events, consider launching your product at a trade show to capitalize on the larger buzz and media reach available to you. . Regardless of your industry, plenty of opportunities exist at trade shows.

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StraussCA

MARCH 4, 2021

Focus sound on the speaker and dull the ambient room sounds. Hybrid Trade Show. One association client that our company works with traditionally offered trade shows for their members to connect and do business together. This past year, the association was able to hold two very successful virtual trade shows.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Types of Corporate Events If you think corporate events are only conferences and trade shows, think again. Start a running list of all the items you will need for your event, from booth setups and badges to speakers, signage, food, music , and swag. Only then should you consider a theme, event elements, and run-of-show.

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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. More registrations, greater brand awareness, increased members? Clear objectives are crucial.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Keynote speakers included Nick Watt, Political Editor at BBC Newsnight who provided an overview of the current political landscape and a look at its future and the RT Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events who provided an update on group’s work and advocacy efforts. In the UK £9.4

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In addition, events like trade shows aren’t able to really provide value to stakeholders. Whether exploring the trade show floor, watching a presentation, listening to speakers, browsing exhibit booths, or networking in the hallway, connect and share face-to-face with real people.

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