Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Do it Best , a co-op hardware company that has been holding its biannual trade show in Indianapolis for several decades, works closely with Visit Indy , the city’s CVB, as well as other partners. More : Planning a Great Citywide is Easier Than You Think. Invest time in building strong relationships with local partners.

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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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Eventmobi

APRIL 12, 2018

Business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have the ability to evolve and enable the way people, business, and communities work together to make a greater impact. The post Real Results, Real Impact: EventMobi Celebrates GMID 2018 appeared first on EventMobi. Schedule a Demo.

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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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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

The statistic s reveal that corporate event planners will spend 22% more on product launches in 2018 than the previous year. Trade shows. By attending an international or local trade show, corporations can boost their revenues through the generation of promising business connections. Costs: $20,000–$40,000.

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Eventbrite UK

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Mark Walker of MGN Events talks us through his predictions for 2018 corporate party trends, from food to venues. The post Predicted 2018 Trends for Corporate Parties appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Corporate parties require big investments.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

billion in 2018, having increased from $57.7 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. billion recorded a year earlier. .

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Eventbrite UK

MARCH 14, 2018

Based on a survey of the industry, it contains all you need to know to stay updated in 2018. The post Eventbrite Pulse Report 2018: All the Event Industry Statistics You Need to Know appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. We are delighted to present our fourth annual Pulse Report.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Guidebook

AUGUST 15, 2018

With so many conferences and trade shows out there, it’s important to stay on top of emerging trends and ensure that your event presents the value that attendees are looking for. Investing in stronger data security measures is a must in 2018! One Universal Message.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. 5000 (Greenleaf, 2018) , is president of PRA New Orleans, a business event management firm creating unique experiences for corporate groups. The reality is quite the opposite. We saw this as an investment in building a lasting relationship.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. A post shared by The Durham Hotel (@thedurhamhotel) on Feb 12, 2018 at 9:05am PST.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

In the February 2018 issue of Convene , I explored five realities of today’s B2B buyer and how those insights can be applied to evolve the traditional expo. The most glaring reality that I pointed out then — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — remains a major issue today.

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e2m.live

MARCH 5, 2019

It’s important to send thank you emails to your trade show/ event leads. AI can optimize your trade show follow-up communications in a variety of ways, ensuring none of your hard earned leads slip through the cracks. AI sales assistants can persistently follow-up with trade show leads who are not yet ready to convert.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

In 2018, I expect to see speaker lineups at conferences and conventions feature a range of voices outside the old-school white male CEO mold. When the Grammy Awards are distributed in 2018, there will be no white men called to the stage for Album of the Year. In 2018, I’ll be looking to hear many new voices. From Congrats!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live 2018.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

New York City’s event calendar buzzes with activity, from black-tie benefits to world-class parades to major trade shows and conventions.

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Eventbrite UK

APRIL 6, 2018

The post 7 Things Event Planners Need To Know About Email Marketing in 2018 appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. To find out what the email marketing landscape will look like after GDPR comes into force in May, we spoke to Tink Taylor, Founder and CEO of dotmailer.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A LAS VEGAS SUPER BOWL COULD CLASH WITH TRADE SHOWS: Las Vegas expects to be able to host the.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A LAS VEGAS SUPER BOWL COULD CLASH WITH TRADE SHOWS: Las Vegas expects to be able to host the Super Bowl in 2022 or 2023, with a new stadium and ample hotel rooms to host fans, but the timing could be a bad.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. OLC Innovate 2018. MAY 2018 CONFERENCES. Going Global 2018. April Conferences. May Conferences. June Conferences. July Conferences.

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Ins'Tent

AUGUST 29, 2019

According to the Events Industry Council , global business events in 2018 generated $2.5 If you’re participating in trade shows, you have a major opportunity for increasing sales if you do it right. When it’s lunchtime, or there is a special event underway, the traffic in the trade show hall slows down.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Wilkins discusses her passion for the events industry. My primary focus includes execution of an annual plan and event budget management to grow event attendees, track and report lead capture at trade shows and post profitable margins at select events. Richelle D.

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 12, 2018

January 11, 2018: Ins’TenT Launches Hot New Trade Show Display. The post The 2018 Hot New Trade Show Display By Ins’TenT | Press Release appeared first on Instent.com.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Keeping the marketing process within a single system has been vital to ensuring the event attracts a growing number of international trade show visitors. Engage Operations and E-Net give FIA’s operations team complete control over the show delivery from the moment an exhibitor contract is received.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

Here’s the abstract of a long post written by Sarah Deery of The Ministry of Testing about their UnExpo experiment: During the 3 breaks of TestBash Brighton 2018 , The Ministry of Testing (MoT) trialled a new experimental conference engagement method named The UnExpo. Did the #testbash #unexpo work?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Events professionals from across the UK are being urged to attend the third annual Scottish events industry trade show – as the country moves into a pivotal year for events. The post Calling all #eventprofs…to the Scottish events industry trade show appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 25, 2018

A creative networking/ trade show area called “Collision Hub” hosted guests in innovative and strategically crafted sponsor activations, designed to showcase brands involved in the energy movement. See the gorgeous magazine spread on this event with more images in the summer 2018 issue of Canadian Special Events Mag.

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Event Marketer

JULY 3, 2024

As Stephen Martell, head of innovation at creative agency DE-YAN, puts it: “This is a festival, so treat the festival like a celebration, not a trade show or conference. Attendees are looking for opportunities to commemorate the occasion, which means you can engage with them in ways that might not be possible in other settings.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

Heavy lifestyle messaging, CSR missions, family-friendly activations, and décor were front and center, along with annual attractions like screeching test drives and the legendary Camp Jeep, which marked its 20 th anniversary. We explore the brand experiences that resonated most.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Meanwhile, it’s clear from a review of industry conference programs that large numbers of presentations are accepted from employees of sponsors or trade show exhibitors. In the first quarter of 2018, I’ve booked more business than all of 2017.) But their inclusion looks good on the promotional materials.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

Like many of the industry’s mega b-to-b shows, IBM Think is evolving to reflect the current business environment—one that is driven by speed and personalization. For Think, the team focused on designing the event experience first , and then determined the target audience for it and who would get the most value out of it.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 12, 2018

Award winning events organiser, F2F Events Ltd, has unveiled the latest edition to its growing portfolio, the Free From Trade Show (www.freefromtradeshow.co.uk). The post F2F Events Ltd announces the launch of ‘Free From Trade Show’ appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The Indoor Lab has officially unveiled its company and flagship solution, EventAnalyzer, featuring its Brokered Connection engine, which provides a new suite of services designed to generate stronger leads, make better connections between exhibitors and attendees and ultimately drive ROI for everyone across the trade show and event ecosystem.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The investment alone has driven greater interest at trade shows and generated a palpable excitement from groups. On top of that,” she says, “we would not have been able to secure the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four without the expansion and upgrades. “For this, we’re looking 50 years down the road,” Carrier says.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 5, 2019

Despite headwinds, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research reports that the recent growth of the exhibition industry continued during the fourth quarter of 2018. Read More.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine. She’s also the co-founder and the 2018 President of the Association for Women in Events (AWE). Robyn Davis : Master of trade shows.

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