EventMB

MAY 24, 2022

And trade show organizer, Emerald , was listening and in May introduced its new accelerator division, Emerald Xcelerator. Creating these specific communities aligns with the trend of today’s events focused on quality and not quantity. “It If the last few years have taught us anything, it is the power of community.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors. Creative trade show booth ideas. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2018

Boring trade show booths don’t attract visitors and they certainly don’t help sales. These are our top 10 favorite trade show booth ideas and current trends in exhibition stands that stood out when researching this post: Hungry for […]. But coming up with new and exciting ideas is costly and time-consuming.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

It’s week 6 of our Event Tech Live Summit on-demand series and this week we’re hearing about the “ Technology trends shaping trade shows”. So, what does the future of the trade show look like? How will technology shape the format, and its benefits, for stakeholders? Find out in this session on-demand HERE.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Trade shows have the biggest opportunity in the event industry right now. The post Why Trade Shows Still and Will Matter by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. They are the perfect recipient for all that extra budget coming from marketing companies. Still, they get a bad rap. Expo!, […].

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EventMB

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Trade shows have the biggest opportunity in the event industry right now. The post Why Trade Shows Still and Will Matter by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. They are the perfect recipient for all that extra budget coming from marketing companies. Still, they get a bad rap. IAEE’s […].

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

–Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. The 40-year-old b-to-b outdoor sports trade show will introduce an updated format for its shows, developed through feedback gathered from exhibitors and retailers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” The post MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges appeared first on Smart Meetings. Share it widely and refer to it often.

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Ins'Tent

AUGUST 9, 2023

Trade shows typically feature trade show booths or exhibits that showcase the products or services of the participating companies. Yet, because there are so many other businesses opting for customers’ attention, it’s crucial to design a trade show booth with custom signage that stands out from the competition.

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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. Altogether, there were six design and experiential trends that stuck out. Read on for our take on HIMSS24.

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Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 28, 2023

I’m Julien Bouvier, the Director of Event Marketing at Swapcard, and I’m here to ask you an important question about the future of trade shows. The title of this post is a dead giveaway but I’ll repeat myself anyway: What if trade show organizers were not selling square meters and tickets anymore? Are we next?

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Because trade shows bring so many people together with common interests, they are an amazing way to get exposure for your business and meet a variety of potential new customers.

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GEVME

JUNE 22, 2018

From designing the best custom or modular exhibition stands to offering the most exciting or innovative exhibition services, event organisers and marketing professionals focus a lot of their energy on trying to impress trade show attendees. In the past few years, one emerging trend has been the increased adoption of beacon technology.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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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. Imagine giving potential attendees a tour of the trade show floor and its most exciting additions.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. Then the tailgate trade show was delayed a week because of rain, and local restrictions loosened even more. All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography).

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 19, 2024

If your NRF 2024 booth didn’t have a coffee bar, did you really exhibit at “Retail’s Big Show?” Indeed, many of the 1,000-plus exhibitors at the annual trade show, this year Jan. The post NRF 2024: Eight Booth Trends Spotted at Retail’s Big Show appeared first on Event Marketer. Here’s what we discovered.

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EventMB

MAY 2, 2017

There’s always one area on the trade show floor that gets skipped over. The post 11 Ways to Drive Traffic to the Trade Show Floor by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. The success of your event, from a vendor perspective, hinges on ensuring that this doesn’t happen. If you’ve ever hosted an event with […].

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 4, 2022

One that all businesses look forward to are trade shows, which are a fun and a great way to promote quality products and services to the public and other businesses. . If you’re looking to attend or exhibit at a trade show this year, here is a list of the 11 Top 2022 trade shows in the US that you want to watch out for: .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An increasing number of organizations are planning for in-person events and trade shows in a living-with-COVID environment.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2016

Trade show organizers who have re-imagined their expo floors into a solutions-based destination rather than one of a hard-sell shopping place are winning at delivering attendee value. That begs the question: Where are these attendees getting their industry trends if not in conference education programming?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

The new business model for trade shows is producing highly valuable, branded, multi-media content. By the second half of 2022, digital product offerings will be more robust and competitive for segments of the business that are traditionally part of the trade-show and event organizer on-site products.

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EventMB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Skift Take: UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

In our dynamic events industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for success. From technological advancements to sustainability initiatives and the progression of hybrid events, understanding these trends is essential to create memorable and impactful experiences. Want to know more? No technical skill is required at all.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? SmithBucklin—a leading association management and services company—released Circuit , its 2017 trend report that examines what issues professional organizations face in the coming year. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019.

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Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2019

Have you considered exhibiting at a trade show? This list of 30 trade show ideas from brands like GE, Amazon, and more will help your company successfully attract visitors. Trade shows have been around for quite a long while and just about every industry has at least one worth attending. 30 Trade Show Ideas.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As trade show properties move to prioritize community and connection and create more opportunities for exhibitors—Outdoor Retailer’s acquisition of an adventure lifestyle festival as one example—consumer-style experiential is infusing booths with new energy.

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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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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows.

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Ins'Tent

MARCH 29, 2024

As the light and easily transportable tents make camping and outdoor events easy and affordable, several pop-up tent trends will shape how we use these fun and portable shelters. The ease of customizing and affordability of modern pop-up tents are leading to another trend where modern aesthetics reflect current design trends.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Join us for this free webinar for the events trends LIVE from IMEX. IMEX America is the largest and most influential trade show of the meetings and event industry. Join our panel of experts to learn about the latest trends, announcements and exclusive ideas from the showfloor.

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Eventinterface

JULY 17, 2017

Be on the cutting edge and make a splash at your next trade show or conference with these trending promotional products. We’ve seen more requests for cotton apparel in the last six months trending over and above performance wicking shirts. THE SHOWS GO ON. DRINKWARE GAINS VALUE. But, not the inexpensive ones!

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 13, 2020

Trade shows! . We’ve gathered the top expos in the country from all fields, so get your calendar out and get ready to start planning your trade show calendar. . Sportsmen’s Shows | January, February, March | Puyallup, WA, Portland, OR, Redmond, OR. SEMA Show | November 3 – November 6 2020 | Las Vegas, NV.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

After a successful 2023, almost 80 percent of exhibitors plan to attend the same number of events or more in 2024, and most exhibitor budgets will increase or stay the same, according to the new Freeman 2024 Exhibitor Trends Report released this month. Have a story idea? Want us to cover your booth?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 29, 2024

“People say that it looks like a wildlife preserve but it’s what our farms look like.” ­­–Niki Haugh, Promotions Marketing Program Manager, Organic Valley If there ever was a trade show that’s all about sampling, it’s arguably Natural Products Expo West that takes place at Anaheim Convention Center each spring.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 17, 2024

EM hit the showfloor to check out sampling strategies, booth trends, and what’s on the horizon for health-conscious culinary marketing, too. In a space with cult-like brand followings, the influencers behind trending products become celebrities and drive serious traffic on the showfloor.

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