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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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Bizzabo Bizzabo is a comprehensive event management solution for B2B conferences.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City. The show isn’t over, even when the show is over.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

EMS is an industry-leading event planning conference, and it describes itself as “the event industry’s mega-show,” which “brings together b2b and b2c brand-side marketers, executives from leading event agencies, meeting planners, trade show organizers, event strategists, experience designers, event technology gurus and more.”

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

45% of future B2B events will be completely virtual, according to new research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The study of 200 B2B event organisers in UKI finds 72% of businesses will maintain virtual events in the long term and 77% are interested in organising hybrids.

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Socio Events

MARCH 21, 2023

In the world of business marketing, B2B events offer a tried-and-true channel for wowing your target audience, meeting potential clients, and raising brand awareness. Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or just learning the ropes, planning and executing B2B events requires substantial effort. What is a B2B event?

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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 8, 2019

Your speakers will be able to provide great content for international media, and if they have a global reputation, the overseas media will want to hear from them. . Help editors become ambassadors. If you want an overseas editor to talk about your trade show nothing is going to beat them experiencing it first-hand.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Whether you’re organizing consumer events, corporate events, virtual conferences, or hybrid networking events and trade shows, effective event management can lead to brand visibility, meaningful connections, and lasting impressions. Trade Shows and Expos : Bringing together industry leaders and customers.

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Management Events

MAY 11, 2023

B2B events in particular offer significant branding opportunities. Here are ways to elevate your brand presence at both virtual and in-person B2B events. IN-PERSON EVENTS Networking A B2B buyer is still a human buyer at the end of the day. Therefore, it’s vital to explore branding opportunities on different platforms.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2021

We’re a B2B company and our sales lifecycle varies depending on whether we are selling a catalog part or a custom solution. Before the pandemic, we would exhibit at trade shows. We’re going to exhibit at a trade show this year, and we all know that the attendance is going to be slashed.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2022

RecFest, the world’s largest and UK’s only B2B festival for the talent acquisition industry returns to celebrate its sector next week on July 7, 2022 at new home, Knebworth House. The sold-out event features 10 stages which will play host to over 100 game-changing speakers from both inside and outside the talent acquisition industry.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

B2B Event Industry Statistics. B2B Event Industry Statistics. 68% of B2B marketers use in-person events for lead generation initiatives. 55% of B2B organizations spend over 21% of marketing budgets are spent on events. 58% of B2B companies use event software at their events, compared to 54% of B2C companies.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

However, the landscape is also evolving, and these changes are putting the onus on B2B companies to maximize their event presence and raise their game. Case in point: according to Frost & Sullivan, the B2B e-commerce market is growing and will reach $6.7 Leverage your stakeholders (speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, etc.)

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Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person. Trade shows Trade show, trade fair, exhibition—all of these are synonyms for the same type of event.

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Event Industry News

JULY 28, 2022

RecFest, the UK’s only B2B festival for the talent acquisition industry returned to celebrate its sector, with the sold-out event featuring 10 stages which played host to over 100 game-changing speakers from both inside and outside the talent acquisition industry.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

The best virtual conferences are packed with interactive components tied to trademark conference staples, such as networking opportunities, breakout sessions, engagement tools , keynote speakers, and gamification. . Trade shows. Feature sponsor-provided speakers, keynotes, or workshops. Concerts and festivals.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Here are some other benefits of an in-person event platform: Streamlined Planning As an organizer, an in-person event platform simplifies the planning process by providing templates for tasks like creating the agenda , speaker bios, and promotional materials. Find out more about SpotMe on our about us page. 127 reviews) Capterra Score: 4.4 (14

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Yes, you heard this right.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Yes, you heard this right.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You will need a crew of people to help in the event’s success, from marketing to conducting and managing the event, taking care of the speakers, making sure that everything is going as per what is planned in the schedule, etc. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Yes, you heard this right.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. I was working on B2B events with a UK-based group, organizing about 10 to 12 large conferences a year for them. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

All B2B event types are usually centered around a concerted effort to achieve common business goals. If you’re planning an event for your company that is focused on bringing together clients or employees, then it’s a good bet you’re planning a B2B affair. Why B2B events? B2B event marketing is just as important as B2C events.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

With an increased saturation of B2B events , the line between B2B and B2C event programs are becoming more blurred. Further, I believe personalization will continue to be important - we know that each event attendee cares about a range of factors from specific speakers to networking and we aim to segment our outreach and communication.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Most of our larger events have gone to face-to-face, especially when there’s that B2B trade show component. The really great speakers cross the stage every 7 to 10 minutes so people have to physically turn their head “That causes a physicality change, even if it’s really slight,” she said. Jennifer O’Grady.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Ellivent is a San Diego-based startup that aims to change the way marketing teams plan their attendance at trade shows. The Ellivent exhibitor platform includes bespoke tools to simplify trade show attendance planning and a framework for measuring the ROI of trade shows.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The bottom line: Event marketing is an essential marketing channel for B2B and B2C businesses. According to Forrester Research, events make up for 24% of the B2B marketing budget. Conferences can be either B2B or B2C and usually have a schedule filled with engaging speakers, educational workshops, and valuable networking sessions.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Unlike the famous Woody Allen quote, you cannot get 80% of success at trade shows by just showing up. Trade shows and conferences bustle with eye-catching distractions and highly-caffeinated attendees. Try these 5 proven tactics at your next trade show or conference.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many event organizers craft their USPs around their size, comprehensiveness, and the fact that ideas and products are launched at their conference or trade show. After all, when is the last time you told a friend about an adequate dining experience or a so-so keynote speaker you heard at a conference? More about Talk Triggers.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Explore successful strategies employed by other verticals, such as business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) companies, and nonprofit organizations, to adapt and implement innovative revenue-generation ideas. Ongoing events Organize industry-specific events, networking events, and trade shows that cater to your member needs.

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Hubilo Blog

MAY 23, 2020

This solves dual purposes, first it lets the audience feel that the speaker is approachable and hence the audience has a larger attention span. Secondly, speakers can leverage the comfort of remote sessions and live interaction to make their session more personalized. Your audience can share their reactions, ask questions, and vote.

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Bizzabo

JULY 5, 2019

As B2B sales cycles grow longer and less linear, marketing and sales teams are working more in tandem generating awareness, educating, and forging relationships that move prospects into customers. Let’s look at the intersection of the B2B marketing funnel and event marketing. The marketing funnel is quintessential to B2B SaaS.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Activities: Mixers, speed networking, panel discussions, guest speakers, casual meet-and-greets and other fun networking event ideas. Trade shows and Expos Theme: Industry-specific exhibitions where businesses showcase their latest products, services, and technologies to potential clients, partners, and investors.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Event planners across various industries, including corporate planners, associations, trade show organizers, and conference coordinators, benefit from Swoogo’s features. Eventtia is a premier event management software provider, offering advanced solutions for planning, executing, and tracking consumer, corporate, and B2B events.

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

We exhibited at major trade shows, participated in networking events, and even managed our own events. The event agenda was packed with sessions from over 60 industry-leading speakers. The end of February and the last few weeks of March have been pleasantly hectic at Eventscase. And that’s a win we must celebrate!

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

The conference focuses on innovation and strategic collaboration, making it especially valuable for industry professionals navigating business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing. This year’s expo will host more than 50 speakers over three days.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Just have a look at speakers list on which you’ll find representatives of top world companies such as Hulu, Amazon, Twitter, Google, Facebook, Calvin Klein and more! #4 4 days, 4000 attendees and 185 speakers. 9 B2B Marketing Exchange. This global marketing conference is the place to learn all that’s new in B2B.

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