Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Both of those are true—sometimes—but as companies of all sizes adopt the 2050 net zero climate goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, they’re starting to take real steps across their events and exhibits. Cue in several wide-reaching initiatives and credible action on the show floor. 30 to Feb. Decarbonization? Circular economy?

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MAY 7, 2020

As virtual meetings and conferences become more common, we can only assume that online trade shows are next. Although they're more complicated to transition online, there is existing tech to assist. Here are ten tools for organizing virtual trade shows.

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Event Marketer

JULY 15, 2024

A wave of particles whisking you along, favorite characters close enough to touch, precious artifacts and soothing waves…tunnels and other types of staged liminal space may be an established element in trade show exhibits but new LEDs and evolving tech are offering new storytelling opportunities, and brands are going all in.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 15, 2024

Fast forward to today, and brands have made serious strides in unlocking new brand engagement frontiers with this tech. “I AI is really putting the art of possibility in the hands of people,” Asma Aziz, director of marketing, America’s territories, Intel, described about the evolving role of AI in events during EMS Summer School. “So,

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. The icy-cold vibe of the exhibit did right by the cool tech, and pouring the samples into the ice sculpture to chill made for an engaging and delicious experience.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 28, 2016

In a groundbreaking study that encompasses survey results from both show organizers and their attendees, CEIR has gathered data from thousands to gauge key characteristics of repeat attendees—who they are and why they become loyal visitors to an exhibition. Roughly 90% of event organizers perceived both attributes as important to attendees.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A staple of European trade shows, coffee bars have made strong inroads onto U.S. show floors, much to the delight of the attendees needing that afternoon “hit.” Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. Frothy brand logos? Signature flavors?

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APRIL 25, 2019

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. The post How One Trade Show Fixed an Outdated Registration Process appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

How can data transform a trade show exhibit into a powerful driver of brand awareness, engagement, and ROI? EM sat down with Stacey Gromlich , senior director-audience engagement and global events at Siemens, for a deeper dive into the brands robust approach to measurement and the insights that informed its exhibit program.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This year’s IMEX America represents the exhibition’s first return to an onsite event in two years. And that same span of time witnessed unprecedented innovation in event tech. How did exhibitors use this opportunity to provide a hands-on experience of their tech?

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

First-time CES exhibitor Scout Motors made its announcements under the theme, The right balance of touch, tech and connection brings people together. Attendees could explore the chips, radars and other tech inside buildings before seeing some of them in action in the autonomous vehicles. Learn more here. Learn more here.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

A pickleball court that welcomed hundreds of players throughout the event and holographic founder pitches added the element of future-forward innovation. As vp of startup programming and investments, she oversees the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP trade show and events program, among other aspects.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Skift Take: Despite evidence that attendees today have different priorities, business events have largely returned to the same formats as before the Covid pandemic. As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 27, 2025

And for all our coverage from the show this year, click here. Additional reporting by Anna Huddleston, EM trade shows editor.) But transportive experiences and venues continue to transform the show floor at CES. The post Recap: The Biggest Exhibit Design Trends from CES 2025 appeared first on Event Marketer.

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APRIL 24, 2019

Your guidepost for event-technology decisions should be to put your customer’s experience before your staff efficiency. As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Which of these event tech predictions surprises you?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 17, 2025

The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition brought more than 28,000 healthcare and tech leaders from around the world to the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6, to explore the latest in healthcare innovation and the future of digital health. Nostalgia definitely met whats next in tech here.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Intel orchestrated unexpected moments of joy while showcasing the company’s deep tech expertise by tapping into the power of music and AI image animation in its booth at AWS re:Invent, Nov. I’m a believer in always bringing something unexpected, a little bit of joy,” says Victor Torregroza, events and experiences manager at Intel.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Adding to the action was an LED truck that drove a popular circuit around Chicago to drive awareness of the partnership and intrigue in the event. Ultimately, more than half of Tech World ’24 attendees engaged with the AI Journey Accelerator, which will now be a permanent feature of Lenovo’s trade show presence moving forward.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 5, 2025

If youre going to demonstrate the power of unified commerce, youve got to have a unified event strategy to match. Another standout element of the booth was the mini audience theater, where events and presentations were hosted. And then seeing our terminals, they might say, Whats Adyen?

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MAY 22, 2022

In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors. Creative trade show booth ideas. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Augmented reality, 3D Visualization and AI add branding, logistics and meaning to programs Could event tech end up being a meeting professional’s best friend after all? Beyond QR Codes Event production company Animatic Media announced a new product this week called Intelligent Content , designed to bring conference content to life.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 8, 2025

Introduction Trade shows are prime opportunities to showcase your brand, connect with potential customers, and leave a lasting impression. In this blog, well explore actionable small trade show booth ideas , focusing on 10×10 setups, unique expo display ideas , designs, and strategies to make your booth the star of the expo floor.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Independent planners are looking beyond their industry associations for the resources and connections they need to build their small businesses. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Corporate event planning is notoriously labor-intensive, with planners often reinventing the wheel for each new event. Yet, putting on a seamless, branded event experience is essential for driving sales, cultivating relationships, and elevating your company’s profile. What is Corporate Event Planning? The good news?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 18, 2024

Along our journey through the trade show floor, we spotted some big brand names with tech-driven exhibits and some smaller booth footprints with noteworthy, original ideas. The flashing cups are always such a hit that the Service Express team brings them to every trade show. Enter: Café Cisco.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2025

At CES 2025, Accenture invited clients and guests to explore the AI-powered future, showcasing the power of new technologies, reinventionand trustthrough experiences that broke through even at the largest tech show of the year. Along with business-focused engagement, the area offered a place of respite from the busy show floor.

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APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Understanding that data is a key component in reinventing the business model that’s right for your event.”.

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MAY 4, 2021

We’ve put together a list that is full of practical tips and ideas to help you run a successful virtual trade show, regardless of your experience.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 28, 2025

A sneak preview of the upcoming 23 rd annual Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas Theres only one place where professionals who are all in on event marketing, all the time, come together as one community to forge new connections and new perspectives on an ever-evolving industryand thats EMS. We got you.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the autonomous driving and driver-assistance tech brand, which branched off from Intel last year, has steadily evolved its booth experience at the massive trade show to stimulate excitement and intrigue. Buzz minivan, equipped with Mobileye self-driving tech, which is arriving at dealers in 2024. market in 2024). “The

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Sabrina Gonzales, Director of Events, Shutterstock A well-rounded perspective on the marketing and sales cycles of brands gives Sabrina Gonzales the leading edge as director of events for Shutterstock, a provider for stock images, audio and video. At Shutterstock, she oversees the execution of all the brand’s events in the U.S.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has received a significant private equity investment, believed to be over $100 million, led by The Riverside Company. The platform came online for PCMA’s Convening Leaders that took place in January.

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MAY 17, 2023

The trade show and exhibition industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when global trade show revenues forecasts for 2023 were announced - 87% of pre-pandemic earnings. How’s that for a comeback? ?) That being said, the storm is far from over.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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. The team offers a guide on environmentally conscious travel to its show, as well.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. It is not uncommon for things to go completely wrong on the day of the event. What do you need?

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