Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

So we use it in a lot of our trade shows, because you definitely get the appeal of people want to come and be part of it and take the picture and show their kids.” The post Holograms Beam into Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. Guest line up for it. They love it,” Cameron says. “So

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Event Marketer

APRIL 29, 2021

In addition to addressing marketing and logistics, this guide from brand experience agency Freeman touches on how session formats might need to be tweaked to accommodate shorter attention spans, why foot traffic might no longer be a relevant metric for trade shows, and other industry-specific aspects. 4) COVID-19 Indoor Safety Guide.

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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. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

The Business of Events (TBOE), the Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the global events sector, has today published its Plan of Activity for 2024/5. This year, a number of regional events will also take place, along with specific Advocacy Forums, which will be held within existing events and trade shows.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2018

To many event professionals, trade show engagement is a worthy but often elusive challenge. After all, how do you dispel the notion that people have about trade shows with its “bland ambassadors” and boring cube booths? Then, try to really engage visitors to achieve your event goal: to get leads.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

One of the trends to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased popularity and prevalence of global events. Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. What Are the Benefits of a Global Event?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

GES is excited to announce an interactive Global Event Tracker covering key trade show cities and event attendance for the past 90 days. The tracking tool displays event information in an at-a-glance format where tradeshows and events are happening and is updated twice a month.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

Indeed, what we’ve learned over the years is that cultural waves of change and market forces are often felt first by b-to-b event and trade show marketers. Fun fact: In 2016, our honorees talked about the increased demand for live streaming.) Consider ditching swag.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 8, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. When it comes to trade show lead retrieval, lots of exhibitors have decided to exercise an abundance of caution and not initiate a strategy. For many trade show exhibitors, GDPR stands for “gosh-darned problematic regulation.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Watch the entire webinar here. F2F with a Side of Digital. Jennifer O’Grady.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) March 25, 2022. The Power of Purpose.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Megan Finnell is director of meetings and conferences for Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and Timothy Simpson is brand and engagement chief strategist with Design Studio by Maritz Global Events. Read More: 8 Ways to Measure Virtual Event Performance and ROI .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lead Retrieval App for Trade Shows. With a lead retrieval app for trade shows like Experient’s SWAP app, you can gain leads anywhere and immediately add them to your main list. With a lead retrieval app for trade shows like Experient’s SWAP app, you can gain leads anywhere and immediately add them to your main list.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our motto is that technology transforms the everyday for everyone,” says Stacey Gromlich, senior director-audience engagement and global events at Siemens. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

UBQ Materials, developer of the world’s first bio-based thermoplastic, is helping create the first global event built from landfill waste. 21, 2022, will be the first time a trade show reduces its own construction’s carbon footprint.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

AMMP Digital’s launch of the platform-agnostic event technology Twigged is designed to provide a solution to one of the most common frustrations of event attendees – the need for attendees to complete conference and trade show registration forms with their same details over and over again.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

The best event management software will act as your partner throughout the event management process. 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.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Not only are you able to get your message out to more people, but your trade show exhibitors will also have more exposure and revenues can increase because of a larger audience being able to be reached. Anthony Navarro, Liven It Up Events. Anthony Navarro, Creative Director, Liven It Up Events , Chicago, IL.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. Unlike previous editions, this year’s show did not feature an open education program on Monday.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

Reimagined B-to-B Event Strategies: How Mohawk Flooring’s In-person Roadshow is Impacting How it Exhibits in the Future Hussmann Steps Back from Trade Shows and Leans into an Educational Mobile Tour CURATED EXPERIENCES IBM is placing a greater emphasis on understanding why attendees are coming to its events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. The number of people who can make the trip will determine the size of the trade show floor. This show marks an important moment when the global events community can reconnect and celebrate meeting again face to face at a live event.”.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

Want event planning magazine content digitally? Sign up for an events e-newsletter. Trade Show News Network. Are you looking for event planning magazines that specialize in trade shows or exhibitions? In addition to news, TSNN includes educational content, blogs, and an event database.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Now, the jury is out on whether the Labour government can achieve its broader policy objectives whilst driving forward the UK events industry and the positive impact it has on not only the country’s economy but its cultural legacy too.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

ICC Wales has been named winner in the Best Legacy Award category at ABPCO’s Excellence Awards, for its work in educating the global events sector on the incoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law). South Wales venue secures second award for its Protect Duty campaign.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The South Wales venue has been announced as a finalist for the ICCA Best Marketing Award and in the Best Legacy category at the ABPCO Excellence Awards for its work educating the global events sector on the upcoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law).

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2024

With the deal, OBE expands the global footprint—adding a London-based team to its existing offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. Exhibit and display solutions partner The Rogers Company acquired SCALISE Exhibits, a trade show design and fabrication company based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

I switched majors from industrial engineering to hospitality management,” Kayla Worthy , CMP, Senior Marketing Manager, Trade Shows & Events, Transitions Optical “It’s not enough to just listen to people, you need to make them feel heard.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Aleksandra Panyukhina—Head of Event Marketing at SEMrush—about unifying a global events brand, leveraging events for every step of the funnel and tracking event ROI. Tailoring events to the buyer's journey.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Top executives of the world’s leading business events organisers convened at the Asia CEO Summit on 3-5 October 2023 at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach to discuss the best ways forward in investing and bringing high-quality conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions to meet the demand of Asian businesses.

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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. Next Steps for Event Marketers According to Exploding Topics.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has won a prestigious international award for its work in educating the global events sector on the incoming Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law). South Wales venue secures award for its Protect Duty campaign .

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is a biennial aiming at building strong relationships with MSME’s and large scale enterprises. The Trade Show was inaugurated by PM Modi on 17th January. A global event accompanied with a tradeshow and exhibition. Glimpses of VGGS 2019.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Rachel Wimberly : Another passionate and amazing women leader in the events industry! Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows.

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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.

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