SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. 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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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. Mountain Time, presented by Orvel Ray Wilson,CSP standing-ovation keynoter, best-selling author, elite speaker coach.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979. Sounds far-fetched?

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GEVME

JULY 31, 2021

Through a digital exhibitor booth, the audience will be able to view the booths just like how they would be present in a physical environment. You should then be able to see how many people are present at the event at a given time and the total attendance rate at that moment. Real-Time Interactive Tools. Virtual Event Builder.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s important to have the right aspect ratio so that presenters can ensure the content they share looks as clean as possible. For example, a trade show is a B2B event. Speakers can break up a larger audience into breakout rooms and then call everyone back together at the end of the session. Consumer show.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As event marketers work to attract traffic to their trade-show floors, it’s common to tailor messaging based on where those prospective attendees live, what type of companies they represent, their age, and a number of other demographic factors. Age, though, is an important factor in understanding the makeup of trade-show audiences.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Meanwhile, it’s clear from a review of industry conference programs that large numbers of presentations are accepted from employees of sponsors or trade show exhibitors. This further biases session submissions in favor of sponsors and corporations who are attending the event anyway for marketing purposes.

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EventTechBrief

APRIL 18, 2019

In the beginning, developers focused on core logistical tasks, such as agenda building, project management, speaker and content management and (for meetings with a trade show component) floorplan and booth sales. Attendees can set reminders, customize their schedules, rate speakers and sessions using the bot.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

Your event flow and interaction between attendees, speakers, and sponsors will be dictated by the capabilities of the virtual event platform you choose. In an in-person format, technology is often peripheral to the hustle and bustle of the on-site activities. In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. You’re planning….

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Session introductions Boost their brand exposure by allowing sponsors to introduce speakers or sessions. In return, your sponsors can present the awards to gain visibility during the ceremony.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For example, a leadership summit is often a loss leader, association events are usually events that break-even, and trade-shows are often the best opportunity to yield a profit. For example, an event tech app can help with marketing and promotion by allowing event planners to push notifications about keynote speakers and registration.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. Luckily, there are some innovative tech ideas that you can incorporate into your next virtual event to ensure your audience remains attentive, interacts with the speaker, and leaves inspired.

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Core-apps

JULY 24, 2017

Association: Usually a non-profit trade group designed to further a specific profession, by providing education and networking for members. Attendee: A person who participates in a conference, industry trade show or other meeting. this kind of feature allows speakers or presenters to interact with audiences in real-time.

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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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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. Get the scoop on Astro’s lore here.)

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While workshops provide a hands-on environment, seminars offer a more structured format that might include keynote speakers and panel discussions. Outside of the main conference sessions or presentations, organizers might set up special luncheons or after-hours social events to help attendees network.

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Marketo Events

APRIL 21, 2020

For those who specialize in events, trade shows, or field activities, making the pivot from in-person to virtual events is likely unchartered territory. Shelve the Presentations. If your event involves external speakers, I cannot stress enough the importance of testing. Finally, invite your outside speakers for testing.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 27, 2018

RFID attendee tracking systems make use of RFID technology to store useful information at various types of events, such as the following: trade shows. By estimating the number of participants at a session and how long they stayed, you can determine which speakers or points drew in a bigger crowd. conferences. corporate events.

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Event Age by Swapcard

AUGUST 29, 2018

Ask any seasoned presenter and she’ll admit a simple truth. They barely keep in mind a figure or two a speaker mentioned, usually right and at the start or the end of a presentation. But it’s not the most powerful way to make sure an audience will take away a lasting memory from a conference or a trade show.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

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. Consider creating a short presentation with an overview of each provider to make your meeting run smoothly.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

While holding an exhibition, leading a seminar, conducting a session, or giving a presentation accomplishes more of what you need to generate initial interest, you need to maximize every interaction, whether active or passive. Attending and expecting leads and sales to blossom out of thin air is a pipe dream, at best.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

If there is one thing that the Covid-19 lockdown has taught us – it is that we are able to collaborate, work, and even celebrate together despite not being able to be physically present together. Many of the more experienced tech teams, online speakers, moderators, hosts, and panelists are booking up well in advance.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

The virtual audience can have access to the talks and presentations happening at the event’s central location. This team ensures that the speakers’ timing, the presentation, the audio, the camera set-up, etc. The essential part of any event is its speakers. The Different Types of Hybrid Events.

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Momencio

APRIL 11, 2023

The global trade show revenue market stands at $50.6 Billion , which means hundreds of businesses rely on trade shows to generate leads. To make it more effective, you can use trade show lead capture apps instead of using pen and paper and toiling for hours. Takes your trade show ROI to the next level.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In addition, events like trade shows aren’t able to really provide value to stakeholders. Whether exploring the trade show floor, watching a presentation, listening to speakers, browsing exhibit booths, or networking in the hallway, connect and share face-to-face with real people.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

9 Velvet Chainsaw Consulting webinar got to hear how the National Speakers Association (NSA) wrestled with many decisions leaders faced following the move of its 1,200-attendee INFLUENCE 2020 national annual convention scheduled for the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Aug. Participants in a Sept.

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Planning Pod

MAY 2, 2020

The wants, needs and characteristics of your target audience should drive practically every decision you make moving forward, from content and presenters to audience engagement and event marketing tactics. However, you should still scope out how much you are willing to spend on talent (speakers, entertainers, etc.),

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Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

It’s hugely valuable for anyone working in the events industry, so when I was presented with the opportunity to attend CSE Live 2018, there’s no way I could have given it up. Not only was I able to attend presentations by seasoned event professionals, I got to see those strategies put into practice by the organizers of CSE Live themselves.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. For physicians, highlight CME credit opportunities, renowned speakers, and insights into emerging treatment. Build in ample time to connect between presentations. Clear objectives are crucial.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

There’s constant communication between attendees, speakers, and you—the organizers. Reduce print costs Event agenda, speaker information, booth information, venue map, feedback surveys, or signage… All this information can be provided with the right mobile event app. Make the case to your board Know which app you want to go with?

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

It enables attendees and speakers to choose how they wish to participate in the event – by visiting the physical venue or simply checking in through their devices. Engaging content such as presentations, videos, case studies to guides can help you take your hybrid event to the next level. What is a hybrid event? Feedback matters.

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ePly

JANUARY 9, 2024

.” Exhibitor Education Will Be Essential to Drive Trade Show Success According to Richard Erschik , speaker/presenter for the Exhibitor Training Webinar , the pandemic forced many exhibiting companies to lay off their exhibit managers.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

And unless they possess excellent hearing, conversing with a colleague while Heroes plays from a monster speaker ten feet away is, well, challenging. For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. So attendees need somewhere to talk.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

trade shows. virtual conferences and trade shows. When planning your online program, you must make sure that all your speakers are well prepared and are ready with engaging presentations. Internal hybrid events are usually held for people within the company, like employees, staff, internal stakeholders, etc.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2022

An on-stage incident involving a presenter and attendee raises the question: Can organizers account for every possibility when creating an event’s risk-management plan? As Wilde made her presentation, a woman from the audience approached the stage and reached up towards Wilde with a large envelope.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events. Attendees want substance, not celebrity,” says the report. “A

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