Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 6, 2016

An effective social media marketing strategy is essential for event, meeting and hospitality industry professionals including event planners who work for major corporations, independent meeting planners, caterers, décor specialists and representatives from hotels and other venues. Be clear about your goals. Rebel Mouse.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Timing, set, design, photographers, social media, crowds; these are all factors that the success of a fashion event hinges on. Here are our top five best event venues and top five best overall set design at New York Fashion Week 2016. . With so many events and venues to manage, getting VIP attendees to show up is no easy task.

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ePly

OCTOBER 2, 2019

So, your organization has profiles on different social media platforms and you’re ready to start getting those likes and follows! In fact, Instagram changed their algorithm in 2016 to make it harder for businesses to get in front of your target audience.bummer, right? Have no fear!

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2016

We’ve been looking forward to Connect Marketplace 2016 all year, and now it’s finally here! Follow along with us for the next three days on social media using the hashtag #ConnectMP , and also be sure to follow us on Twitter ( @_connectassoc ), Snapchat ( connectmeetings ), Instagram ( @connectassociation ) and Facebook.

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Planner WIre

MARCH 23, 2016

In fact, I have a conference planning client that is starting to slip beneath the waves just thinking about thinking about the marketing of their conferences in 2016. Now, it should be said that this client is not new to social media and content marketing. Conference Planners Need a Social Media Checklist.

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techsytalk tech

APRIL 25, 2016

Check out this article about social media networks that I shared on Elitemeeting.com earlier this year. It seems like every time we turn around, there is a new social media tool to use and everything we knew about the current tools seems to change on a daily basis. Photos: tanuha2001 / Shutterstock.com.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During MPI’s 2016 World Education Congress, industry experts discussed the future of meetings and events, offering up several trends for the near and far future. Dan Berger, CEO of Social Tables, shared 20 predictions based on technology, the economy and the evolution of live events. The Evolving Role of Speakers.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Social Media Promotion. Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Forrester , 2016). Forrester , 2016). Event MB , 2016). Event MB , 2016). Event MB , 2016). Event MB , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016).

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Shared photos, social media, live RSS feeds and other features may also require a solid (and sometimes expensive) wifi connection. The post How to Choose an Event App in 2016 appeared first on Guidebook Blog. Can your venue support the robust connection needed to support live polling?

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2017

But as 2016 drew to a close I noticed that something was changing in the Twitter world. Though I didn’t know it at the time, Twitter would turn out to be the most important way for people to discover my work and for me to connect with thousands of kindred souls all over the world who share my specialized interests.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 10, 2018

Getting the hang of social media is hard enough, let alone figuring out how to keep up with social media trends, but it’s important to stay on top of your game in order to engage your followers. Nowadays a major part of your brand is social media. Nowadays a major part of your brand is social media.

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Planner WIre

MARCH 23, 2016

In fact, I have a conference planning client that is starting to slip beneath the waves just thinking about thinking about the marketing of their conferences in 2016. Now, it should be said that this client is not new to social media and content marketing. Conference Planners Need a Social Media Checklist.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

We were recently poking around the Web (our favorite timesink) and came across quite a few event industry statistics that didn’t square with articles and social media posts we have been reading online. Average number of event-related social media mentions for large signature events. 6 – 1,398,359. 4 & 12.

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Special Events

JANUARY 11, 2022

When you recognize that Pinterest is not an “alternative” to any social media site but rather a one-of-a-kind marketing entity, you can adjust your strategy to take advantage of the 40+ million people planning their wedding on Pinterest (The Knot, 2016).

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 6, 2020

As a professional in the Media Data industry, I foresee more and more marketers relying not only on data but also on Actionable Insights. Digital marketers will go beyond social media engagement statistics and look into more measures like customer affinity and company reputation on social media to continue to be more competitive.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2016

A photo posted by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (@cosmopolitan_lv) on Sep 20, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT. A photo posted by ZAIN زين (@i_zainahmed) on Dec 23, 2016 at 12:19am PST. A photo posted by Fashion Elite|MIA|6ix|NY| (@fashionelitexo) on Dec 21, 2016 at 3:30am PST. Vegas sunsets are our favorite color. Photo Credit: @phreelance.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Twitter, like many other social media platforms, wants to emphasize the importance of live videos with the Explore tab. Gen X Surpasses Millennials in Social Media Use. On average, the older demographic used six hours and 58 minutes on social media per week. Meeting Planner Takeaway. The Scoop.

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Ins'Tent

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest campaigns from 2016 and how they made an impact. The thrill of the chase and the social media posts that ensued got people talking and Snapchat saw a marketing success. Another media property getting into the fun at SXSW in 2016 was USA Network. Social Media Moms.

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Quickmobile

JANUARY 4, 2018

This post was originally posted on October 26, 2016. You can also spread this content via social media channels, or other promotion methods as suits your event marketing plan. It has been edited for updates and accuracy. The show floor is no longer the only place where attendees can and should be inspired to engage.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. For the Post-Masters (aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens), the team rounded up recommendations of local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op. In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. labor force , at 35%.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 20, 2019

On the other hand, the return on technology sponsorships, which can include interactive digital signage, mobile applications, games, social media activations, and other digital platforms, is highly measurable. Social Photo Booths. Sponsors post guest photos on social media sites. Twitter Vending Machines.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

having 50% more social media impressions than your previous event). PURPOSE: Engage attendees and build social media presence. One way to drive engagement at your event, with the added benefit of getting your social media accounts buzzing is to gamify social media promotion.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Sent: 9/8/2016. Brand X would like you to review the visit and conference experience on your company’s blog and promote Property Z on social media. This is classic paid influencer marketing via social media, a marketing trend that has been rapidly growing since 2014.

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Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2020

FOMO, which this year brought mega-acts Brockhampton and Lizzo to Australia and in previous years has been headlined by the likes of Nicki Minaj, SZA and Post Malone, began as a small event in Brisbane in 2016 and has rapidly grown to one of the most anticipated festivals in the summer circuit.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In 2016, millennials became the largest segment in the U.S. As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. labor force at 35%. Click To Tweet.

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EventPlanning

JUNE 23, 2016

[June 2016 Update]. Once you reach out to your inner circle, you can launch a social media outreach campaign. How to Get Clients through Social Media. Social media works but it takes a little time. Just do one small thing on social media once per day. How to Get Clients on Review Sites.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

In return, satisfied millennials will actively promote their businesses on social media channels. And you probably didn’t need us to tell you, but it seems they are posting pictures of their visits on social media. in 2016, according to statistics from U.S. Social media means there is no longer anywhere to hide.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Zumba Instructor Convention 2016 July 28–31, 2016 Orange County Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Orlando. We had tons of traction on social [media] and excitement at the event.”. “We We had tons of traction on social [media] and excitement at the event.”. How did it go? Phenomenal!”

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Event Farm

MAY 24, 2017

Over 12 million virtual reality headsets were sold in 2016 , and according to research firm Tractica, more than 200 million will be sold worldwide by 2020. The custom-created photos will likely be shared all over social media and serve as memory merchandise from the event.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Pay attention to social chatter. Not only did INBOUND’s staff encourage the use of social media and the #INBOUND16 tag, they also paid attention to what attendees were saying across social media platforms. They used social media, in other words, to engage with the attendees and give them what they wanted.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Natasha has led Mashable’s experiential and event marketing for over two years, and was named one of BizBash’s Event Innovators of 2016. Joe also serves as a startup advisor, helping digital marketing startups grow their inbound marketing, content marketing, social media and demand generation strategies. eventfarm !

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2020

Six months before the last festival in 2016 in Denver, Integra heard the disturbing news that a music copyright compliance company had warned GALA Choruses that they will have enforcers at the festival with copyright violations receiving fines of tens of thousands.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2017

Content marketing, big data, mobile marketing, and social media—all of these make up a lot of what experiential is naturally good at. Content marketing, for example, is all about providing value to your audience, whereas social media helps marketers engage with consumers in their everyday lives.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Some compete for awards, some enjoy competing, while others appreciate social recognition and socializing. Among the most popular game formats are contests with points systems and leaderboards, scavenger hunts, and social media activity. Gamification Ideas. The Endless Events team is here to help.

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zkipster

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Lets close our laptops and acknowledge: 2016 was an amazing year for events! Here are a few big wins we’ve had in regards to event experience in 2016. 2016 was a big year for planners moving away from multiple excel files, importing and exporting, cleaning data manually and faxing documents back and forth to vendors.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

Build excitement for your speakers and sessions by creating a buzz on your social channels. Create hashtags that are close to the title of the event and easy to promote on social media. After your event ends, you can also host an afterparty on social media to chat with attendees in real time.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Given the overflow of new ideas, information, and opinions stuffing our social-media channels and inboxes, that almost sounds manageable now. So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year?

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