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How One Trade Show Fixed an Outdated Registration Process

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This nightmare was a reality for the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA), […]. If you host a trade show, you’d probably be horrified to learn that attendees find your check-in process so cumbersome that they created their own.

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Guest Blog: What is Event Tech?

Event Industry News

The Three Main Categories of Event Technology. Event Marketing, with examples. Event Apps, with examples. Event Management, with examples. How To Choose the Best Tool For Your Event. Conclusion: Your Next Steps with Event Tech. A Short Introduction to Event Technology. So, let’s go!

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In-house, SaaS, or API: Choosing the Right Event Tech

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In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms.

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4 Predictions for Event Tech in 2019

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Event organizers have been slowly catching up to the consumer-facing world in terms of building intuitive websites, and in 2019, Haas expects to see more meetings and conferences add the convenience of chatbots to the pre-registration experience. Retail brands, insurance companies, and banks have been using chatbots for years,” Haas said.

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Enough Clickbait: Here's Why Event Marketers Need Data

Event Farm

Businesses and organizations that once existed exclusively online—retail stores like Warby Parker and media sites like Mashable —have created real-life experiences by either opening brick-and-mortar stores or by fully embracing events and experiential as part of their business strategy.

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Doing Hybrid Events Right Is Hard: Top CES Official

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“How do you effectively connect online attendees and bring them back into your event?” asked Sean Perkins, Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of CES, during Skift Meetings’ recent Event Tech Innovation Summit.

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Event Professionals Share Creative Inspirations

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After 18 years in the industry, my experience has primarily been with in-person events, conferences, exhibitions, and expos. Podcasts have allowed learning to center more around event tech platforms and their significance in today’s world, alongside virtual event management. ” Learning and Connection.

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