SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. For instance, before the event, planners can accurately visualize venues or destinations with a VR aid, ensuring that everything is accounted for. The average consumer is often overwhelmed with endless options, reviews and social media feeds. Virtual reality.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

2017 Update. In return, satisfied millennials will actively promote their businesses on social media channels. 2017 Update. And you probably didn’t need us to tell you, but it seems they are posting pictures of their visits on social media. 2017 Update. 2017 Update. 2017 Update.

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Hospitality 2017 Social Media Hotels 55

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 85

Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 4, 2017

2016 saw a distinct focus on handheld consumer technology and personalization as key event trends, with a heavy incorporation of social media tools like Instagram Stories, Facebook Live, and Snapchat playing a surprisingly important role. Let’s take a look at what the rest of 2017 has in store. Rise of Niche-Industry Events.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Social Media Promotion. This reflects a 32% increase since 2017. Between 2017 and 2018 the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year increased by 17%. Bizzabo , 2017). Bizzabo , 2017). 36% of event planners spend most of their budget on the venue. American Express , 2017).

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders.

2017 75

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

Event Farm

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A post shared by MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM (@museumoficecream) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT. There should be a noticeable difference in atmosphere when people step into a venue. You want your attendees to feel like they're part of an experience, not just standing in an event venue. So what, exactly, is the Museum of Ice Cream?

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Marketing Social Media 2017 Venues 150

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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Social Media Speakers B2C Event Marketing 117

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings.

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Following its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Unique Venues of London has revealed its industry insights for 2019 from a survey of its over 80 prestigious member venues. The last 12 months saw significant financial success for the member venues of Unique Venues of London, generating over £95 million in revenue.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Some event apps also integrate features such as virtual assistants in the form of custom or social media integrated chatbots that help attendees navigate through the event, create their custom itinerary, suggest people that they can network with and more. Beacons to create an interactive venue. Thus it’s their own event app.

Event Technology 97

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

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. It allows the team to verify the viability of the venues they use, as well as the setup they plan for.

Meetings 158

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

Guests want event concepts that matter to their unique selves, which means planners and venues have to focus on accommodating for each individual, creating personally fulfilling experiences that cater to all of these layered needs. Open 2017 uses live polling to engage and delight attendees. The result?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Founded and funded by the Cambridge Colleges 25 years ago, Meet Cambridge currently has a portfolio of more than 50 venues, offering organisers a broad spectrum of meeting and conference facilities for all types and size of events. million needs to be raised through donations, fundraising, the retail operation, hospitality and venue hire.

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Meetings Trade Shows Retail Social Media 94

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. Superfly, one of the biggest players in this industry, is banking on the cross between the musical and social experience that these festivals offer.

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Trade Shows Social Media 2018 Tech 92

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As your event approaches, the marketing team may focus specifically on c reating press releases, w orking with local publications to extend reach, social media promotion , and i mplementing an email communication strategy to foster pre-event engagement. of all donations in 2017 happened online (a massive 12.1% Branding/Design.

Sponsorships 149

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 149

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

The inaugural GQ MOTY Awards was held in the West End nightclub Café de Paris, a venue which seemed decidedly demure after it moved to the Royal Opera House. The spectacular glass-vaulted venue has played host for nearly two decades, with its Paul Hamlyn Hall making an impressive backdrop.

Social Media 88

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2017

A post shared by Anna Berentsen (@artandhotsauce) on Sep 22, 2017 at 9:02am PDT. A post shared by Beautiful Tablescapes (@tablescapes_) on Oct 23, 2017 at 11:51am PDT. A post shared by Wynn Austin Events (@wynnaustinevents) on Oct 24, 2017 at 11:02am PDT. Light up the Venue . Set the Tone with a Festive Invite.

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2017 Social Media 2016 Venues 71

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 14, 2018

This allows for better event security with smarter and difficult to hack protocols at the event venue. Though this event tech trend has been popular since the second half of 2017, it has started gaining widespread acceptance and become more efficient just this year. Social Media Walls. Event gamification.

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Capterra Event Management

MAY 22, 2017

Update 5/22/2017: This piece has been updated to reflect comments and new software options discovered since the article first went live. Social media integration. Sell tickets online at multiple levels, promote using automated emailing and social media integration, and track site success with Google Analytics.

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Event Management Management Social Media Tech 165

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Additional findings from the report include: Between 2017 to 2018 the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year increased by 17%. 3 Tips for Finding the Right Venue. How to Promote Your Event on Social Media. 5) Social Media Mentions. 3 Tips for Finding the Right Event Venue.

Event Marketing 97

Event Marketing 2019 Marketing Social Media 97

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

With so many events and venues to manage, getting VIP attendees to show up is no easy task. Timing, set, design, photographers, social media, crowds; these are all factors that the success of a fashion event hinges on. Meeting and event planners across any industry are looking for new and exciting venue types.

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Fashion 2016 Event Design Retail 99

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. For example, consider using a third-party A/V rental provider for your conference as compared to the venue’s more costly in-house service.

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Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Insurance 111

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. I received the email that we had won the bid and the conference would be coming to Grand Rapids in 2017! truly is home.

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 17, 2017

Looking forward to 2017, we’ve distilled which event technology trends event marketers should actually care about. While it’s true that I covered virtual reality as an event tech trend in 2016, some interesting advances have sprung up in the augmented/virtual reality industry that will forever change the event industry—again—in 2017.

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2017 Event Technology Technology Social Media 40

Event Farm

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A post shared by MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM (@museumoficecream) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT. There should be a noticeable difference in atmosphere when people step into a venue. You want your attendees to feel like they’re part of an experience, not just standing in an event venue. So what, exactly, is the Museum of Ice Cream?

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Marketing Social Media 2017 Venues 100

Event Industry News

APRIL 6, 2017

The entries are now open for the 2017 Event Technology Awards, and organiser Event Industry News (EIN) has announced five exciting new categories.

Event Technology 58

Event Technology Technology Social Media 2017 58

Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Company name: One Dead Pixel Web address: www.onedeadpixel.com Founded: 7 th January 2017. Tech provided: Apps for attendees Apps for organisers Audio visual Augmented reality Digital & creative Filming Interactive technology Live streaming Marketing New technology Projection mapping Social media Virtual reality. Event Tech.

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Event Tech Tech Social Media Sports 65

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2018

A post shared by Lonely Whale (@lonelywhale) on Mar 31, 2017 at 10:24am PDT. After all, it’s the utensil most hotels, venues, vendors and catering companies offer. Simply post a video, selfie or any photo that helps challenge a specific business on any social media. They agree it’s time to stop sucking.

Social Media 79

Social Media Hotels 2018 2017 79

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Thinking about how to leave that kind of mark involves many considerations, according to Medhat Nassar, CEO of Dubai-based Meeting Minds – Experts, an IAPCO member, which organized IAPCO 2017. The group’s idea was to film the dance and promote it on social media. There might be a gap in need of filling in a specific sector.

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 4, 2018

But these amazing venues are nothing without the foundational aspects that make the venue right for the event. There’s more to choosing an event venue than finding one of the right size (although that is part of the process). Venue capacity and additional rooms. Distance from airports.

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Venues Transportation Hotels Event Planning 64

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 16, 2017

Social media. Entire events are now fully documented and stored on the internet thanks to the capabilities of social media. Ad hoc feedback, videos, images, poll results, and attendee research are all available through social networks and easily mined with social media management software.

Social Media 51

Social Media 2017 Event Management Tech 51

Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

In fact, it is estimated that 26% of all meetings in 2017 will be hybrid events, and with the rapidly growing popularity of Facebook Live , this number will undoubtedly jump in the next year or two. Roles similar to this “Virtual Liaison” can include Event Tech Expert, Social Media Coordinator and Digital Concierge.

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Social Media Tech Event Tech Speakers 96

Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

The Event Venue eBook : learn keys to finding inspirational venues that don't break the bank. Harness the Power of Social Media: The Event Marketer's Social Media Bundle features five helpful essays on using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Snapchat and more to market and event. Before you do, watch this webinar!

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Social Media Sponsorships Event Marketing 88

EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

WistiaFest 2017 : Early Bird Offers [caption id="attachment_3303" align="aligncenter" width="355"] See the original at the world's coolest email archive Really Good Emails. Canva is also great at choosing template sizes that make your content prime for social media sharing as well. They want attendance just as much as you do.

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Marketing Social Media Speakers Negotiating 113

Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? Increase social media monitoring. Nearly half!

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