Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

An empowering takeaway from MarComm Strategist Sherron Washington is that when it comes to social media, sometimes less is more. Content at embedded stages on the trade show floor included sustainability tips in ASMs Redefining Convention Experiences Theatre and OVG/EICs Innovation Theatre.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Attendees volunteered in the Sustainability Hub at Greenbuild in Philadelphia, PA. Reducing Travel’s Carbon Cost In addition to ensuring the venue meets WCEFs sustainability standards, an important consideration is its accessibility can you get there via public transport?

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Meetings Travel Transportation 94

Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Effective Event Promotion Using Social Media Social media continues to be an indispensable tool in the promotion of events.

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2024 Event Planning Social Media 2023 370

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

The Mosaic Terrace featured a BAFTA mask display on the middle landing and a dedicated social media moment at the top landing. To add a modern twist to the historical setting, a lit pathway replaced the traditional red carpet, minimising waste and keeping sustainability in mind.

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2026 2025 Venues Social Media 147

Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Make sustainable decisions. The marketing and communications manager will craft eye-catching marketing materials like social media posts and video clips to drum up excitement leading up to your event. Make sustainable decisions. Here’s what we’ll cover: Clearly outline roles and expectations. Practice gratitude.

Social Media 381

Social Media Sustainability Sponsorships Management 381

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Advance/Post Recognition – promotional and registration emails, website, social media. Virtual expos are more like commoditized digital advertising offerings than they are immersive deal-making spaces.

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Sponsorships Trade Shows Social Media Advertising 476

Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2025

AGENC put out a statement on its social media channels saying that the best way to help is to keep your productions and events in L.A. Your events, shoots and productions bring life to our city and are essential to sustaining its vibrancy. These experiences taught us how to adapt under pressure.

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Sustainability Social Media Events Financial 207

InitLive

JULY 20, 2021

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. billion social media users in 2021 - an increase of five percent from a year ago - it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too!

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Social Media Negotiating Consulting 2021 118

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Surprisingly enough, social media isn’t the main driver. A solid majority (63 percent) of respondents said that word of mouth was the best way to reach potential attendees, while social media marketing came in second place, at 49 percent. percent used video.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events. The concept of sustainability has been around for a long time but now it has become the need of the hour so that each one of us can do our bit in making an impact on the environment.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Events 194

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The announcement that The Wesley secured one of the most prestigious people management accreditations internationally, follows the recent news that it also won The Green Tourism Gold Award, an achievement that recognises businesses for their exceptional efforts in promoting sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact.

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Hotels Tourism Sustainability Social Media 278

Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s why more event planners are shifting their strategy to sustained events programs. A sustained events program refers to hosting multiple smaller events throughout the year rather than putting all your resources into one major event. Why The Shift Towards Sustained Events In Modern Event Planning Strategies?

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Sustainability Events Event Apps Management 195

Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When we talk about sustainable events, we often focus on the technical aspects – waste reduction, carbon footprints, and procurement policies. Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Adding sustainability to this mix isn’t just another checkbox – it’s an entirely new emotional dimension.

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Sustainability Event Planning Social Media 2018 52

Event Marketer

MARCH 11, 2025

Neolith Located at the end of a very long aisle, Spanish brand Neolith brought in attendees with dramatic entrance architecture that also doubled as a social media sharing opportunity. The setup was a real “focus” of attention, capturing the essence of design and sustainability in a single frame.

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2025 Trade Shows Sustainability Social Media 146

The MICE

JANUARY 9, 2025

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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2024 Sustainability Sports Travel 52

Attendease

AUGUST 6, 2024

Step 7: Spread the word on social media Social media is a powerful tool for spreading the word about your event, as it allows you to reach a wide audience, engage with your existing supporters, and attract new potential attendees. Check out these s trategies to increase event sponsorship and find more sponsors.

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Social Media Sponsorships Retail Venues 370

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I joined the social media platform Mastodon a year ago. Given recent turbulent social media trends, I’m glad I took the plunge. It was the first major social media platform where the majority of posts were public and searchable. (In What do I mean by that? Since then, Twitter began a slow decline.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 21, 2024

However, if your business’s mission is to bring sustainable goods to consumers, you can more easily identify organizations with similar ideals and reach out to them for sponsorship. Sustainable business practices. When an employee volunteers a set number of hours at a nonprofit, the business will donate to that nonprofit.

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Corporate Events Sponsorships Social Media Financial 318

GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Following we will discuss how companies can have sustainable hybrid events within and outside their organization. It can also include social media platforms for live streams such as Facebook and Instagram. This is one of the principal elements to ensure hybrid event sustainability within a company. .

Sustainability 156

Sustainability Trade Shows Food and Beverage Speakers 156

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communities.”. Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Travel Social Media Government 246

Expo Pass

MAY 23, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a key pillar of event planning, and the earlier you join the trend, the bigger your impact will be. We’re here with everything you need to know about sustainable event planning, from benefits to best practices. Benefits of sustainability. The world is going green, and so are we! But don’t worry.

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Sustainability Transportation 2012 Event Planning 146

GEVME

JANUARY 29, 2020

There’s no denying that sustainability is the buzzword of the moment, and this doesn’t look set to change any time soon. With so much technology at our fingertips, the need for paper is becoming less and less – especially when email and social media can do so many great things for the events sector.

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2020 Sustainability Transportation Travel 156

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. But those buckets have become more complex and new areas have emerged.

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Social Media Financial Insurance 2022 264

Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving. Request a demo Learn more about EFX 2) Renewed Focus on Sustainability. Where possible, pick sustainable products. 1) Experience-First Events.

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2023 Banking Sustainability Social Media 235

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2023

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, event organizers are increasingly embracing sustainable event management to host eco-friendly and socially responsible events. Sustainable Event Marketing and Communication The power of storytelling can be harnessed to create social impact.

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Sustainability Event Management Management Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

For companies aiming to build trust, safety and human sustainability, the lesson is to offer real value. Just listen to the chatter on LinkedIn, TikTok and other social media platforms, you will get an earful about what is wrong with the new generation of employees. Getting it wrong might prove costly. But make no mistake.

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Sustainability 2025 Social Media Management 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Menu choices are more varied and sustainable than ever before. And they must be social media shareable. They will post it on Instagram to ensure the venue’s delivery is worthy of social media. Satisfy special requests by following this checklist Vegetarian. Gluten-Free.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Social Media Sustainability 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

A Sustainable Focus. A major emphasis in partnership with HILTI was on sustainability with product and equipment updates to reduce a project’s carbon footprint and increase contractor productivity. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said.

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Trade Shows Sustainability 2021 Social Media 264

Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The inaugural issue of Incentive Insights by Penguins features articles on a variety of subjects, such as the importance of reward and recognition today, how to make your incentive sustainable, top tips for a perfect incentive, and the hot destinations for 2023.

Social Media 243

Social Media Travel Sustainability 2023 243

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Finally, well dive into proven strategies, like creating registration pages that actually work, sending emails that people want to read, using event apps to stay organized, and leveraging social media to reach your audience. Keep the buzz going online with social media. Create experiences that people enjoy and remember.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Fashion 62

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness. Roles that can be performed remotely include: Social media manager. They want to be part of a company that respects its employees, supports social issues and takes care of the environment. Event planning consultant. Accountant.

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Hospitality Hotels Social Media Travel 245

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, most recently serving as assistant airport director, strategy and development at Pensacola International airport, where he implemented strategic planning initiatives to foster local economic growth and sustainable tourism practices.

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Food and Beverage Tourism Hospitality 2005 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Tourism 2030 Travel Sustainability 257

Attendease

APRIL 11, 2024

It sustains your event’s impact and helps you build a loyal community of interested participants. Utilizing virtual assistants to manage these hubs gives attendees a chance to ask questions or communicate with your brand, sustaining their involvement throughout and following the event without compromising your productivity.

Social Media 195

Social Media Sustainability Sponsorships Management 195

Caterease

JANUARY 9, 2025

From innovative presentation ideas to sustainable practices and tech integrations, this blog post explores fresh concepts to keep self-serve dining cutting-edge and relevant. Sustainable Buffets Modern customers increasingly appreciate eco-friendly practices. Source ingredients from local suppliers to minimize your carbon footprint.

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Sustainability Tech Social Media Corporate Events 74

Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

They’re the first generation to grow up with the Internet, and social media and digital platforms run in their veins. Diversity and sustainability are essential values for Gen Z, the most diverse generation ever. Sustainable event planning should be your default. Create digital-first events. Design share-worthy events.

Social Media 166

Social Media Sustainability Advertising Education 166

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Risk Management Consulting 98