Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

It covers everything you need to know about event planning, including finding venues, building a team, negotiating contracts, and even measuring success after the event is over. Additionally, the content seems more suited for planning niche events rather than large-scale occasions like trade shows or weddings.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

And what are some virtual trade show ideas I can use? But some of the questions we see people asking more often surround trade shows. On today’s episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, our incredible host Will Curran will share some of the most unique and exciting virtual trade show ideas.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Trade shows and exhibitions These large-scale industry gatherings allow companies to showcase products or services, connect with prospects, meet with partners/vendors, and assess competitors. Get started by asking yourself questions like: What types of events do I plan (conferences, trade shows, meetings, etc.)?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Room resales and sliding cancellations are things of the past. And prioritize. Pick your battles.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. .

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

From registration to trade show to contracts to BEOs to room set efficiencies to audio visual equipment, your attention is on the perfected particulars, the stuff, the objects. As a conference organizer, you may even lose your soul to logistics, to-do lists and ever increasing detailed tasks.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. I understand hotel costs have risen.” Perhaps to include more than just the meeting specs.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

At Freeman, this insight validated our decision to invest in the data analysis and digital event technology that would allow more people to attend our clients’ trade shows and conferences on their own terms, including virtually, through livestreaming or on-demand video. They could see that their resilience was waning.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She will sell and market Atlanta as a premier destination for group meetings as well as attend trade shows and coordinate partner participation.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2021

We saw event production contracts go from thriving to nearly all events cancelled, scaled way back or transformed into virtual in a matter of hours or days. Essentially, live events with remote audiences will need to be produced TV shows. Big B2B conventions and trade shows may become a thing of the past, at least in the near term.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Contract Like a Pro Clear and comprehensive contracts help everyone involved. But legal language can be confusing, and its especially important to pay attention and make sure you fully understand every aspect of your contracts. It can be easy to give them less attention, especially when you feel like youve got it down.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. Just don’t call it a trade show,” he advised. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. They have a bad reputation.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Attend this webinar to: Identify and understand the problems and solutions behind new clauses being used in hotel contracts. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Morial Convention Center , while Pavlovich is director of corporate and trade show sales at New Orleans & Company ; together, they have more than 60 years of industry experience. For the rest of Williams and Pavlovich’s tips, including help with contracts, marketing and food management, check out their full webinar here.

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Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Trade shows provide opportunities to showcase your products, drive leads and sales, and stay up to date on industry innovations. Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. What is trade show ROI? Why is measuring ROI critical now?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 22, 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has appointed Leeds-based firm Lineup Ninja to provide speaker management software to Conexpo-Con/Agg in March 2023. The event takes place in Las Vegas every three years and attracts over 130,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo and their system has been in place for quite a while. Some shows impose penalties for skipping a year, not staying in the contracted block, breaking down early, etc. Punitive Policies.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts. Foster, Esq.,

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Sign up for a free trial!

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Momencio

APRIL 19, 2018

And yet, it could take as little as 72 hours for that expensive prospect you connected with at a trade show or convention to forget you or prioritize the project you discussed altogether. The post 6 Ways You Can Digitize Your B2B Communications For An Engaging Post-Trade Show Experience appeared first on momencio.

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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. Another area requiring flexibility and constant communication: service levels.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Easy-to-build proposals, contracts and BEOs … with electronic signatures.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. Outdoor Trade Show was the first trade exhibition to take place in England after Covid event restrictions were eased. It is set to return twice a year until 2025. Comic Con Liverpool.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 28, 2023

The news comes on the heels of a positive development for event planners: a last-minute agreement between UPS and more than 340,000 of its employees on a new contract. About one-third of all freight costs are tied to fuel,” says Candy Adams, CMP, CMM, CEM, CTSM, president of Trade Show Consulting. Department of Energy.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. To minimize no-shows, put the requirement for a tech check in presenter contracts. Attendees typically want to find suppliers who can solve current problems and meet their needs.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season. However, for areas such as the Southeast and the Midwest, the seasonal probability for hurricanes and blizzards further complicates those rate calculations.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Trade Shows and Fairs Trade shows and fairs bring together multiple brands and industry players in one place. Participating in trade shows gives your brand direct access to interested buyers. Try online interactive meetings, virtual trade shows, or hybrid events.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them. If you have to move a lot of people, there simply may not be enough Ubers, taxis, or rental cars.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“The trade shows that I went to were typically only annual or semi-annual. As you lead up to your big annual trade show, you can send us a template. We talk to somebody in marketing and we tee this up to meet your specific needs for that trade show,” he says.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks. When you’re moving that quickly, there’s no expectation on outcomes.

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2019

Sponsors offer funding, products, and services to support your events, trade shows, teams, nonprofit activities, or other organisations. It’s quite common to think of a sponsorship package as a contract established between an event organiser and a sponsor. What do sponsors expect from the events?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 30, 2016

NAAA reasoned that the new door not only would benefit NAAA, which promised to commit to future conventions in Savannah, it also would enable SITCC to host other groups that exhibit aircraft as part of their trade shows. Considering that NAAA’s two follow-on bookings each had an economic impact of $1.8

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, a trade show is a B2B event. Event examples include conferences, trade shows, seminars, workshops, master classes, product launches, event sponsorships, expos, festivals, webinars, and networking sessions. A force majeure clause is a clause included in most venue contracts. Trade show.

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