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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. Here are ten tools for organizing virtual trade shows. The post 10 Virtual Trade Show Platforms for Your Next Event by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link].

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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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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Skift Take: Creating fully carbon-neutral trade shows may still be a mirage, but exhibitors wanting to cut their carbon emissions can now realistically do so. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here is one example of how to be a green exhibitor.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Skift Take: Trade show business is booming, and could get even better should international shows resume in China in the near future. Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Two more platforms are joining the ranks of Cvent, both focused on improving the B2B trade show experience for organizers. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings There may be more acquisitions around the corner.

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EventMB

MARCH 9, 2023

Skift Take: Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings The move will add 160 events and media properties to Informa's portfolio.

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EventMB

AUGUST 2, 2022

Skift Take: New data predicts a steady recovery for trade shows globally with almost all markets reaching two-thirds of 2019 revenue by the first half of 2023. Face-to-face meetings remain a priority as we overcome the direct impact of the Covid pandemic. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

At 100 percent capacity and masks off, Las Vegas is back in the business of meetings—and it’s a beautiful sight. No time has been wasted between the announcement that all restrictions have been lifted and the hosting of meetings in the city. The Comeback of Jewelry Trade Shows. Yeah, it’s kind of like that.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Skift Take: Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Action Steps Meeting professionals are uniquely positioned to help attendees feel that they belong in the small and large decisions they make every day.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Skift Take: Although small meetings are close to 2019 levels, larger gatherings are down over 23 percent. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Attendease

JULY 9, 2024

Trade shows are a golden opportunity for companies to shine. For hosts, a knockout trade show is an A+ marketing move. Done right, a seamlessly executed trade show can spark major business wins: increased sales, deeper customer connections, and a serious boost in brand awareness. Let’s dive in!

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Attendease

JULY 9, 2024

Trade shows are a golden opportunity for companies to shine. For hosts, a knockout trade show is an A+ marketing move. Done right, a seamlessly executed trade show can spark major business wins: increased sales, deeper customer connections, and a serious boost in brand awareness. Let’s dive in!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Boring trade show booths don’t attract visitors and they certainly don’t help sales. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings But coming up with new and exciting ideas is costly and time-consuming.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 27, 2023

Reading two recent MeetingsNet articles about the value of trade show appointments reminds me of a story attributed to the wry 13th-century Sufi philosopher Nasreddin. About trade show appointments.) American Sign Language for “You’re right!” appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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EventMB

APRIL 11, 2024

Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If

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JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. These results are on par with our Q1 survey.)”.

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Eventmobi

JULY 31, 2024

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) But an annual meeting is only three days out of the year, maybe four. Many organizations are producing better meetings than ever.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2024

Conferences and trade shows are key drivers of this growth, with significant recovery in regions like Asia Pacific and North America. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 5, 2024

Grand openings and major renovations refresh meeting space in famous international cities All across the world, in some of the most sought-after international cities, come new and renovated hotels and meeting spaces, leaving the stage set for outstanding gatherings, wherever your attendees may be traveling from to get there.

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JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: 65,000 attendees, 4,000 jobs, and $88 million in revenue won't be coming to Los Angeles in June, with leading video-game-industry trade show E3 canceled for 2023. It was meant to be the first in-person show since 2019. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Will other events follow suit?

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JUNE 14, 2022

He could have been talking about meeting planners’ determination during 2.5 years of Covid, jumping back in with the energy of a T-Rex and making meetings happen again. That can happen when you book the SUE gallery for a private meeting, event or meal at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. of dino-friendly space.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kerry Lamont, Manager-Shows and Events, Bombardier On the surface, the world of private aviation appears centered around convenience, innovation and luxury, but for family-owned Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier and its trade show experiences, it’s also about heart. COVID did many things for us, good and bad.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Starting her career in journalism and working on both the agency and corporate sides of events, she now oversees more than 300 events annually for Siemens, ranging from small meetings to massive trade shows, such as CES and Hannover Fair. Taking a wider view, how do you see trade show activations changing post-pandemic?

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MAY 16, 2024

Eight years ago, we reimagined our long-running Dream Team program to focus on b-to-b event and trade show marketers in spaces that, at the time, we said were “home to a virtual revolution in new formats, fresh thinking and trends.” The post Meet the All-Stars: The 2024 B-to-B Dream Team appeared first on Event Marketer.

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APRIL 17, 2024

The busy showfloor can be exhausting, but at the same time gives her so much energy, Taylor says, serving samples and making sure that every aspect of the brand’s largest annual trade show activation runs smoothly. EM caught up with Taylor at Expo West over espresso martini soft serve for trade show insight and life-on-the-road tips.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. This time around, the focus was on the human connections that happen when everyone is in a ballroom together.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

John Blyth, Marketing and Communications Manager, Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications Group When you’re exhibiting among a literal sea of graphics at the world’s biggest trade show for printing, storytelling can make the difference between an exhibit with a flat message versus one that is three dimensional.

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