Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Making the NACS Show more convenient was the Cool New Products Preview Room, where attendees could scan QR codes through the NACS Show mobile app for any of the 300 products on display. Pop-up meeting spaces and meeting rooms were available for a deeper dive into analytics and digital solutions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

Ins'Tent

JANUARY 13, 2020

Trade shows! . We’ve gathered the top expos in the country from all fields, so get your calendar out and get ready to start planning your trade show calendar. . The jewelry industry’s leading annual trade event brings together more than 30,000 industry professionals from all over the world.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released a case study to share the challenges faced by Emerald in producing Surf Expo in early January in Orlando. When Surf Expo — the first major B2B trade show in the U.S. Photos courtesy of Surf Expo).

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Event Industry News

MAY 5, 2020

With shows postponed until the end of the year, it’s looking like a hugely busy final quarter for many businesses involved in the events supply chain. That being said, it will likely go through a period of adjustment before the trade show floor looks anything like we remember. But that won’t necessarily be the case.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

Meet Cambridge, the meetings and convention bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, is proud to be working with the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, helping it to attract events which bring in valuable income to fund patient care.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

More than 6,000 qualified buyers from global retailers explored 650-plus exhibitor booths that showcased products from surf, beach and resort categories, ranging from swimsuits and sportswear to marine plush and souvenir gifts. Four white tables, with wicker chairs staggered in the middle, provided space for brand reps to meet with buyers.

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Apparel Trade Shows Retail Sustainability 97

MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

A recent study conducted by Oxford Economics estimates that for every month that trade shows and conventions are not happening, the state is losing $1.4 The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The Indoor Lab has officially unveiled its company and flagship solution, EventAnalyzer, featuring its Brokered Connection engine, which provides a new suite of services designed to generate stronger leads, make better connections between exhibitors and attendees and ultimately drive ROI for everyone across the trade show and event ecosystem.

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Event Marketer

MAY 31, 2024

Play is serious business at the Licensing Expo that brought together more than 12,000 retailers and 5,000 brands to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on May 21-23. Discovery opted for meeting their clients off the floor, with their showfloor presence condensed to a photo op celebrating “Superman: Legacy” coming out in 2025.

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2024 Trade Shows 2025 Retail 93

Meeting Application

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Trade shows are an essential part of your marketing effort and a unique opportunity to get some face time with your consumers, old and new. Luckily, there are many proven methods to increase your visibility at any trade show, from exhibition stand design to thoughtful give-aways and gamification. Educate to engage.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Cindy Sample, director of NAMM trade show operations, remembers the moment well. The post Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim appeared first on Smart Meetings. Then another Covid wave hit, war broke out in Ukraine and supply chain issues challenged the industry in new ways. A Desire to Move Ahead.

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Meetings Trade Shows Retail Negotiating 98

Event Marketer

AUGUST 18, 2024

Dubbed the “marketplace at the crossroads of pet culture and business,” the trade show was a launchpad for over 800 products, with some of the busiest categories on the show floor including natural, fashion, growing, and small animal and aquatic.

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2024 Trade Shows Fashion Retail 81

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. We work well in advance of the shows.

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2026 Trade Shows Retail Education 98

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As trade show properties move to prioritize community and connection and create more opportunities for exhibitors—Outdoor Retailer’s acquisition of an adventure lifestyle festival as one example—consumer-style experiential is infusing booths with new energy.

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2023 Trade Shows Retail Automotive 93

Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

From our view, most industry mega-shows continue to thrive. The slow death of expo revenue is not an indicator that meetings don’t mean business any more. Much like a Macy’s closing in a mall, the retail industry is healthy, but brick and mortar is on the decline. Many of these conferences still have high deal-making value.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hopin and RingCentral serve various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, government, retail, and hospitality. Both platforms offer tailored solutions for organizing events such as conferences, trade shows, training sessions, and more across these sectors.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Their platform supports a diverse range of events, from small gatherings to large-scale conferences and trade shows, providing tools that streamline event operations and enhance overall management efficiency. Networking and Matchmaking: Attendee matchmaking and one-on-one meeting scheduling via an event networking platform.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021.

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Fashion Trade Shows Retail 2021 92

Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Inflatable advertising offers impactful benefits that can meet many of a company’s marketing objectives, including: Brand Awareness – Inflatable replicas of your company’s logo or product can build brand awareness by garnering the attention of your target audience. For example, they are portable and easy to set up in just minutes.

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Advertising Marketing Trade Shows Sports 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The California Welcome Center provides the tools you’ll need to discover all of California or where to meet, explore, and connect in Greater Ontario. Victoria Gardens Victoria Gardens is an open-air shopping mall in Rancho Cucamonga, California with more than 150 retail stores and restaurants. Start with a good breakfast. Go al fresco.

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Meetings Banking Apparel Retail 65

Ins'Tent

MARCH 6, 2024

Perfect for retail environments and recurring events, dye sublimation ensures consistent quality and durability, making it the preferred choice for high-frequency usage. Indoor Exhibitions: In indoor settings like trade shows and conferences, displays need to stand out with crisp details and vibrant colors to captivate attendees.

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Trade Shows Retail Marketing Conference 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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2023 Tourism Trade Shows Entertainment 96

Eventtia

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Eventdrive Analysis Eventdrive is a France-based event management platform specializing in solutions for corporate events and meetings. Eventdrive primarily caters to corporate clients organizing internal and external events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

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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. We’ve compiled a list of leading alternatives to Swoogo, each offering a range of features to meet your event management needs.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Some platforms, like Eventtia, have strong client bases in sectors such as enterprise, luxury retail, and education. Enterprise-level Features and Services For large-scale and complex events, assess the enterprise-level capabilities designed to meet these demands. Is Cvent a CRM?

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It is ideal for events such as conferences, trade shows, corporate meetings, product launches, and virtual summits, accommodating both large-scale international gatherings and smaller, intimate events. Networking and Matchmaking: Attendee matchmaking and one-on-one meeting scheduling via an event networking platform.

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2024 Healthcare Event Apps B2B 62

Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

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. We can’t ignore the impact of event technology on a retail company’s events strategy.

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Event Tech Tech Retail Event Management 62

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2020

While in-person events are on pause, The Toy Association hit the play button on a digital market week series to help toy manufacturers connect with specialty and mass retailers who are buying for the upcoming holiday season. Toy Fair Everywhere debuted with 592 brands and 30,000 unique products for 1,627 buyers (retailers) who attended.

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Marketing Trade Shows Retail Advertising 119

PCMA Convene

JUNE 27, 2021

There is no such thing as a hybrid retailer. A retailer sells merchandise via a store or a screen. It’s time to change how trade shows, conferences, and annual meetings are sold. Syafiq AB photo). Your next event must be programmed like TV, produced like Broadway, and sold like Hollywood.” — Don Neal.

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Unique Venues

MAY 10, 2023

Connected to the theater is Shrine Expo Hall, a convenient location to host a trade show or business event, and with 54,000 square feet of usable space, the sky is the limit for the guest list! of combined meeting space and a versatile open plan that can be divided into as many as 5 separate gathering spaces.

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Venues 2028 Trade Shows Retail 69

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 19, 2020

NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association, which owns and sponsors SHOT Show, will decide by Dec. 1 whether the trade show will go on in January as planned. Other major trade shows, like CES and World of Concrete, have canceled or postponed their in-person events originally scheduled for January in Las Vegas.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support.

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Trade Shows Fashion Retail Government 126

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. I would not be surprised to see heat mapping utilized through a property’s video management software (VMS), a feature that was most often used as a way to maximize revenue within retail or sales environments. Managing the Physical Space.

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2021 Food and Beverage Hotels Risk Management 119

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The unmissable trade show for organic and sustainable products opened its doors to thousands of buyers, retailers and industry professionals last week at MalmöMässan – attracting a total of 3858 attendees across the two days (a 5% increase since 2021). See you next year!”. EgenVårdDistribution: LIVE Pitch to the Buyer.

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Sustainability Retail 2022 Trade Shows 52

Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Selecting the right speakers can make or break your meeting. The bad ones see themselves as the star-of-the-show, with little consideration for the needs of other (often non-professional) speakers on the program. You will walk away with the knowledge to hire the best speakers for your meetings, conferences and events.

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