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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

Smart Meetings

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. Surprisingly enough, social media isn’t the main driver. Event tech continues to grow rapidly. percent in 2019. The post Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Five New Event Planning Trends to Watch in 2019

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The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. of respondents cited “shrinking budgets” as a concern in 2019 – the highest response rate out of any concern reported. Event Personalization. Adoption of Advanced Technology.

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Nine High-tech Solutions to Explore in the COVID-19 Era

Event Marketer

High-tech vending machines have been a staple in many experiential activations over the years and while most were a pure social media amplification play—tweet with a hashtag within a geofenced area to receive dispensed goods—their touchless nature could solve a few different pain points on the show floor moving forward.

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11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018

Smart Meetings

Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. Smart Meetings covered all the must-have tech advances this year to help you stay at the top of your game. Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports.

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3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019

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The good news is that sponsorship spending is forecast to surpass other forms of marketing and advertising in 2019, according to an IEG report. Start your dialogue with decision makers through more personal communication, either at networking events or via social media.

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Best Event Management Conferences 2019

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When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. The top 13 event management conferences to attend in 2019.

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4 New Year’s Resolutions Meeting Planners Should Make—and Keep

Smart Meetings

Here are four resolutions that we recommend for 2019. Abandoning a social life isn’t healthy, either. As a meeting planner, it’s important to follow what’s trendy on the tech front. Learn How to Use Social Media. It cannot be said enough: Social media is crucial when it comes to events nowadays.