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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

It covers everything you need to know about event planning, including finding venues, building a team, negotiating contracts, and even measuring success after the event is over. Additionally, the content seems more suited for planning niche events rather than large-scale occasions like trade shows or weddings.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2018

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. Getting Business Done in B2B Trade Shows.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

After the keynote, attendees took part in their choice of two concurrent education sessions, addressing everything from AI-powered engagement to mastering negotiation. Braithwaite’s keynote sought to offer listeners insight into tools and strategies that make networking an experience of both connection and business success.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Trade shows. By attending an international or local trade show, corporations can boost their revenues through the generation of promising business connections. Secret of success: Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to organise events overseas will lead to success. Costs: $20,000–$40,000. Incentive trips.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Pick your battles. What does your group actually need? Communication is difficult because staff is limited.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?” Is it worth paying duties on that?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. She will sell and market Atlanta as a premier destination for group meetings as well as attend trade shows and coordinate partner participation.

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2017

There was a time when swift talk at a trade show was pretty […]. The post The Art of Venue Negotiation [Free Report] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Get a copy of your free report now. There was a time when location, location, location was everything.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate. The platform you choose will depend largely on the type of event you manage and its specific requirements, be it a large trade show, an incentive trip, a traditional annual conference or user conference, etc. Procurement.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

or clients (trade shows, charity events, etc.). Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Trade show.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Cindy Sample, director of NAMM trade show operations, remembers the moment well. Then another Covid wave hit, war broke out in Ukraine and supply chain issues challenged the industry in new ways. All of a sudden, it wasn’t looking good,” she said bluntly. A Desire to Move Ahead.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Morial Convention Center , while Pavlovich is director of corporate and trade show sales at New Orleans & Company ; together, they have more than 60 years of industry experience. According to recent Smart Meetings webinar hosts Elaine Williams and Sallee Pavlovich, however, the answers are right at planners’ fingertips.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. The developers expect a busy fourth quarter with multiple regional summits and trade shows already announced. Photo credit: China National Convention Center, Phase 2 (CNCC-II) Lunch Hall.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.” If a group is looking to book in 2024, Omni may negotiate contracted rates and concessions if they will book more of their meetings with a sister Omni hotel in future years.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. Attend this webinar to: Recognize the three fundamental principles to follow when negotiating international meeting contracts. Foster, Esq.,

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Exhibitor Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

One of the last things an event professional, meeting planner, or trade show organizer wants to hear from a venue or hotel is, 'We have an exclusive.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. She connected these go-getters so they could lift each other up. And she treated them to the luxury of time to reflect and create intention.

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Ins'Tent

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Savvy marketers know that trade shows are a powerful way to increase brand awareness and boost sales. It can be a profitable strategy too, as trade shows generate more than $13 billion in revenue on average in the United States. Consider purchasing your own booth and bringing it to the trade show.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Trade Show Sponsorship Ideas Trade shows provide valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products and services. Start categorizing them into different sponsorship levels.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. Watch below.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2020

A trade show floor is a fantastic place to network, grow your business and increase brand awareness. There are tons of advantages when attending a trade show. It gives you a chance to show potential customers that you are human. The first trick is to negotiate the price of your floor space.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To identify your company’s specific needs, ask yourself key questions like: What types of events do I typically organize (corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, etc.)? Perhaps automated marketing is the biggest timesaver, or maybe hybrid event capabilities is non-negotiable.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. The event – which brings together leading national and global brands with the UK’s independent wholesaling industry to negotiate deals and network – will increase from 5,400m2 to 8,100m2.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate. The platform you choose will depend largely on the type of event you manage and its specific requirements, be it a large trade show, an incentive trip, a traditional annual conference or user conference, etc. Procurement.

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Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

A best-selling author and standing-ovation speaker on sales, marketing and negotiation, his work has earned international acclaim. His take-no-prisoners “guerrilla” approach is unconventional, entertaining, highly motivating and devastatingly effective.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2021

Most notably, many of the industry’s organisers and associations joined forces last year to create and support the All Secure Guidelines, a rigorous set of globally-adopted and medically-vetted health and safety measures designed to create a consistent and diligent approach to visitor health at all global trade shows in 2021 and beyond.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

Over the next three years, Canadian cities that are making bids on conventions and trade shows from the U.S. If an organizer accepts the bid, the host city and Destination Canada will negotiate a partnership agreement. and elsewhere can tap into a new $36.75

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2022

In addition to the executives at the convention center or hotel with whom you negotiate and execute the event—national sales reps, convention services managers, and chefs—you need to build trust with the audiovisual, destination management, and transportation companies that can make or break the experience.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

Courses cover managing the financial aspects of overseas events, negotiating with suppliers, and more. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. The CTSM prog r am is designed for mature event professionals who are looking to elevate their mastery of trade shows and corporate event marketing.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. By the way, if you're actively considering a sponsorship, you should download our Sponsorship Scorecard , designed for industry conferences and trade shows. Ask These 5 Key Questions Before You Commit.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. An expert on meeting design and technology integration and particularly on applying the most innovative solutions to every stage of the business process, Stefania also speaks at international conferences, trade shows, universities.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps you can take, to negotiation tips he lays it all out there! Negotiate Event WIFI before picking the venue . On to our last and final tip, which is negotiating before you pick your venue. Know WIFI Basics .

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). If possible, do your negotiations in person or via a video chat. Local attractions.

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