PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 2, 2016

The way we buy has evolved for both the B2B and B2C sectors. Trade show organizers who have re-imagined their expo floors into a solutions-based destination rather than one of a hard-sell shopping place are winning at delivering attendee value. How has the value of CEUs evolved for your trade show or conference?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The most glaring reality I’ve pointed to previously in this space — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — greatly affects the sustainability of the tradeshow business model. Are your business practices around your trade show transparent to your exhibitors?

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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. Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19.

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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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Eventbase

JANUARY 30, 2020

Sponsorship sales make up a significant chunk of the production budget of most enterprise events. According to Forrester, 45 percent of global B2B technology decision-makers rely on conferences and trade shows to make technology decisions. And as long as attendees show an interest, your sponsors will too.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But there is a solution — Event sponsorships. But, to get the sponsorship, there is a lot you need to learn, and we will help you with that. The right sponsorship can support your event finances, boost event visibility and help you develop good connections with the sponsors for future opportunities. What is event sponsorship?

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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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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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

This year’s show takes place April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, and will bring together the entire experiential marketing ecosystem—b-to-b and b-to-c brand-side marketers, trade show organizers, executives from leading event agencies, meeting planners, event strategists, experience designers, technology mavens, and more.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2021

Balluun is a leading provider of cloud-based solutions allowing event organizers to easily launch and run new digital tradeshow experiences for their B2B buyers and sellers. brings full B2B networking, product discovery, matchmaking, and e-Commerce to cover the end-to-end needs of B2B buyers and sellers. ENGAGE365 ?brings

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

today announced the official launch of its free B2B SaaS tool to help Event Managers and Trade Show Planners manage their events and collaborate on tasks with their event teams. At launch, the key features offered by ExhibitDay include: Tracking and management of information about trade shows and exhibits.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

B2B Event Industry Statistics. Event Sponsorship. 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. 5-8 weeks is the average time B2B companies spend planning events.

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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. It was a collaboration done under the global sponsorship that unites Eventscase with AEVEA. 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

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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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2020

Prior to the pandemic, The Toy Association developed ShopToys365, a B2B digital marketplace where manufacturers could connect with global toy buyers and suppliers 24/7. Plus in the digital space, there is no limit to the number of products you can display like there is in the physical space on the show floor.”. Customer Success.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

You hold a B2B (business to business) event when you’re putting on an event with the aim of marketing to other businesses. For example, a trade show is a B2B event. This option is common for B2B events that are aimed at large audiences and enterprises. Trade show. Event planning terms: B.

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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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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, there are other ways to generate more revenue, including digital and print options that might surprise you. Research Finds Sponsorships are Still Relevant. Also, 83 percent of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship in the last two years. Commit to Sponsorships.

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Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

It specializes in managing virtual events, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. Its mission is to define the future of events, focusing on B2B conferences. Industry Niche and Scope Bizzabo is dedicated to the event management industry, specifically targeting B2B conferences and events.

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Socio Events

JULY 17, 2019

Lead retrieval is the process of capturing attendee information at conferences, trade shows, and other live events. Consider that: 22% of B2B organizations’ marketing budgets is spent on events. MarketingCharts ) 68% of B2B marketers agree that live events generate the most leads. MarketingCharts ). MarketingCharts ).

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 10, 2019

B2B brands will strive to be more interactive with attendees To truly engage with attendees, corporate events will need to incorporate more hands-on, experiential elements. According to Sydny Lane, Senior Digital Project Manager at Agency EA , “there is a misconception that consumer events are more engaging and social than B2B events.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2019

From large scale sporting events to b2b exhibitions, our Inflatable Structures facilitated event organisers across the global to create new experiences and take their events to the next level. In 2018, Evolution Dome helped over 50 organisers host over 200 events worldwide. The Glastonbury Effect.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Event marketers generally focus on two key areas of event promotion: B2C and B2B. On the other hand, companies who engage in B2B event marketing are focused on enticing other businesses (and their employees) to attend the event, participate as an exhibitor, or engage as a sponsor. Take a trade show, for instance.

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e2m.live

MAY 20, 2020

They benefit from the marketing and networking opportunities, and organizers gain potential sponsorships. This platform helps you to collaborate from remote places in real-time even in this age of social distancing, assuring that your show will go on! Virtual Trade Show Booth. Live Video Roundtables. And much more….

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Socio Events

JULY 17, 2019

Lead retrieval is the process of capturing attendee information at conferences, trade shows, and other live events. Consider that: 22% of B2B organizations’ marketing budgets goes toward events. MarketingCharts ) 68% of B2B marketers agree that live events generate the most leads. MarketingCharts ). MarketingCharts ).

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This will mean an inevitable shift towards experiential sponsorships and exhibitions. With an increased saturation of B2B events , the line between B2B and B2C event programs are becoming more blurred. Given the rapid advances of IOT and Blockchain technologies, I expect that to be implemented more at events and trade shows.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As articulated on its website, Bizzabo’s primary mission revolves around defining the future of events by offering specialized event software tailored for B2B conferences. Industry Niche and Scope Bizzabo specializes in the event management industry, specifically emphasizing B2B conferences and events.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As articulated on its website, Bizzabo’s primary mission revolves around defining the future of events by offering specialized event software tailored for B2B conferences. Industry Niche and Scope Bizzabo specializes in the event management industry, specifically emphasizing B2B conferences and events.

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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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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Trade shows. From virtual entertainment to sponsorships, learn how you can make a digital or hybrid conference just as exciting — or more exciting — than its fully in-person counterpart. #1) 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. This year it offers its first all-digital show. Concerts and festivals. Technology.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Examples of External events are; Virtual conferences and trade shows Product demonstration Webinars Virtual exhibitions. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Increased sponsorship value: Hybrid events platforms can provide more value to your sponsors than a physical event ever could.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Examples of External events are; Virtual conferences and trade shows Product demonstration Webinars Virtual exhibitions. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Increased sponsorship value: Hybrid events platforms can provide more value to your sponsors than a physical event ever could.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Examples of External events are; Virtual conferences and trade shows Product demonstration Webinars Virtual exhibitions. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Increased sponsorship value: Hybrid events platforms can provide more value to your sponsors than a physical event ever could.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

With a footprint bigger than 870,000 square feet, the LA Auto Show takes over the entire Los Angeles Convention Center, stretching outside with an additional pavilion for the four-day, B2B-focused AutoMobility LA event, which precedes the 10-day consumer show. They were more worried about protesters from auto unions.

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