Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.” Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. “In this industry, everybody’s a participant.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. Despite projections of persistent inflation and a moderate economic recession, CBRE’s forecast calls for a close to 6% increase in rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2023.”

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

More than 15,000 event professionals gathered at IMEX 2023 , Oct. The easily sharable photos and videos from this roaming photo booth were a hit with the meeting planners looking for the next exciting destination for their event. The post Five ‘Attractivations’ that Stole the Show at IMEX 2023 appeared first on Event Marketer.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (under the U.S. Travel umbrella since November 2021) organizes the event and has decided on March 30 for GMID in 2023. Mark your calendars. million people.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 IT List. MEET THE TOP 100 EVENT AGENCIES The post The 2023 IT List: Recognizing the Top 100 Event Agencies appeared first on Event Marketer. But the 100 spots on the IT List are reserved for those whose majority of time and attention, clients and work, is dedicated to face-to-face marketing.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We’ve done the research for you and created a list of the topics people most want to engage in 2023. Not only will it save you money by cutting down on all the logistics of hosting trade shows, but it comes with other benefits too. You also create an opportunity for them to meet new people who share their curiosity or values.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

An in person meeting gives faces and voices to the names attendees would otherwise see over a screen, and helps conversation feel more organic. The right event format is ultimately the one that gives your event the most opportunity to meet its KPIs and inspire your audience. Trade shows are primarily home to product demos.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.8% between 2023 and 2030, according to Grand View Research statistics. The global virtual events sector was valued at roughly $78.53

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In-person events have certainly made a comeback in 2023 after nearly 3 years of virtual-only. These insights allow you to craft an event that directly meets the needs and interests of your target audience. You want to find an in-person event platform that meets your different event needs. American event technology company).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Research In Action has released the Vendor Selection Matrix Report – Marketing Event Management: The Top Global Vendors 2023. And if you’re an enterprise decision-maker, you’re under pressure to find a scalable solution that prioritizes optimized digital and content experiences that engage audiences and gather valuable customer insights.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 3, 2023

Brands engage attendees in innovative products and global mission statements amid botanical-rich environments E xploring the exhibit halls at CES 2023 , held Jan. Reddit donated the space’s custom walls to Habitat for Humanity post-event, and ceiling tiles from its meeting rooms were biodegradable and made from plant-based materials.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business. along with a 22,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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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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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel with a strong track record in meetings. During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. If that segment grew, then so would the programming, as well as the trade show, the networking, and other elements.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. All the indicators suggest that 2023 and 2024 are going to be very good years for our industry.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Companies’ marketing events in 2023 will be more about deepening existing customer relationships rather than winning over prospective customers, according to the 2023 Events Outlook Report from Splash, a virtual-meeting platform provider. The recent survey of 670 event marketers from organizations in the U.S.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Higher air fares are replacing the flight delay challenges of 2023. 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. percent increase in hotel rates.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

Can you meet your event’s needs without sponsorship levels? Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! That could mean they receive more benefits for more money; they could be themed for different types of sponsors (eg. media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Its main hall will seat up to 4,000 delegates with 95 meeting rooms, 14 offices and 3 Majlis available. The developers expect a busy fourth quarter with multiple regional summits and trade shows already announced.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election. Further industry reports are also scheduled, including the 2023 edition of the Global Destination Report.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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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. Imagine giving potential attendees a tour of the trade show floor and its most exciting additions. 2023 changed the game for event marketing. From AR to AI, it’s a whole new world for event planners. AI automation.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. You have to give them balance.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Browse the trade show floor all day for demos and deals.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs. Inspiring, it certainly was.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kerry Lamont, Manager-Shows and Events, Bombardier On the surface, the world of private aviation appears centered around convenience, innovation and luxury, but for family-owned Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier and its trade show experiences, it’s also about heart. COVID did many things for us, good and bad.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Cindy Sample, director of NAMM trade show operations, remembers the moment well. The post Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim appeared first on Smart Meetings. Then another Covid wave hit, war broke out in Ukraine and supply chain issues challenged the industry in new ways.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Global Meetings Industry Day, hospitality-sales veterans detailed how availability, contracting, and staffing will be different for meetings after the pandemic. This will require more training to bring employees up to speed on servicing not just the business elements of meetings, but also the guest-experience side.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance. Here, one underwriter provides insight.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The year 2023 has nothing been short of momentous for us at Eventscase. Events, events – and more events We have participated in major industry events in 2023 including International Confex, Event Tech Live, and IBTM World. Lastly, we have renewed our efforts to hold breakfast meetings at the British and Spanish capitals this year.

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