Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

They are celebrating a few notable accomplishments this year, including sponsorships exceeding the budgeted goal, over 40% new exhibitors recruited and over a quarter of the total attendees being first-timers. in their official welcome. What a fantastic way to close out the year—we’re already counting down the days until the next one.

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Trade Shows 2023 Education Negotiating 246

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.

Trade Shows 96

Trade Shows 2020 2021 Education 96

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). Expenses for exhibitors at association trade shows have increased significantly while corporate marketing budgets have remained flat. A quarterly survey of 200 meeting professionals by GDP shows higher costs are the #1 challenge for planners.

2023 221

2023 Food and Beverage 2022 Transportation 221

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

As for pricing sponsorships: This appears to be the Wild, Wild West right now. You don’t have that flexibility — something everyone needs these days— when you travel to a conference. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks. That goes away.

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“We had many conversations about what IP we were going to have and representation from across all the brands that didn’t feel like a trade show, but really like an experience. The brand brought its cozy slope-side Paramount+ The Lodge pop-up (which has traveled to ski resorts and festivals like SXSW over the past year) to Vegas.

Sports 300

Sports Trade Shows Entertainment Travel 300

Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

While travel might be exciting, event planners know that it can be tough at times. Thankfully, there are ways to ease the burden of travel. And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. Wipe the Rust off Those Trade Show Tools.

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Airlines Travel Management Trade Shows 83

Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2022

Launched in 2019, ExhibitDay is a fast-growing, free, trade show planning and project management tool for exhibitors and conference sponsors. Thousands of Event managers and trade show teams use ExhibitDay every day to plan in-person and virtual events.

Event Planning 119

Event Planning Trade Shows Event Planning Tools Sponsorships 119

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? You’ll avoid cancellations by people who won’t travel and reduce crowds at the venue to enhance Covid safety. You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch.

Speakers 246

Speakers Travel Technology Insurance 246

Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

You should also be able to use the same platform to pivot to a hybrid or in-person format as travel and health restrictions change. A flexible, intuitive virtual events platform will give you the most latitude when designing your event experience. Virtual Event Type: Public Conference. You’re planning….

Conference 201

Conference Social Media Sponsorships Trade Shows 201

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

As the cornerstone event for this industry, it drew an estimated 14,000 attendees and generated an economic impact of more than $20 million, according to show officials. This year, the trade show floor included more than 3,500 exhibitors from 150 countries. Blog] How to Create a Sponsorship Strategy to Maximize Event Revenue.

Trade Shows 150

Trade Shows Education Sponsorships Hospitality 150

GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

trade shows. virtual conferences and trade shows. Do you have potential people from outside the state or country interested in attending your event but cannot due to travel costs? They have limited travel amount to spend. Increased Sponsorship Value. conferences. sales Kick-offs. global Town Halls.

Technology 207

Technology Trade Shows Travel 2020 207

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. and you need to sleep! Get Your Copy.

Conference 90

Conference Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 90

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City. Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City.

Trade Shows 53

Trade Shows B2B Travel Social Media 53

Event Marketer

AUGUST 21, 2023

And we leaned in hard with creators and influencers, so we wanted to make sure that it had that immersive feeling so when the influencers were on the carpet, they were able to capture and create content that would travel and was perfect for their particular channels.” So when you walk in there, it feels like an afterparty, not a trade show.”

Trade Shows 246

Trade Shows Travel Hotels Marketing 246

Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app.

Sponsorships 59

Sponsorships Trade Shows Sustainability Wireless 59

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As we continue to ride the virtual wave that began in 2020, virtual trade shows are more popular than ever. But how do you host a successful virtual trade show? An introduction to virtual trade shows. The benefits of hosting a virtual trade show. Download the guide. The sky’s the limit.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Transportation Travel Advertising 52

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The organisers can attract a wider collection of key speakers, who in turn are not put off attending because of travel restrictions. After a long period of restrictions for traveling and large gatherings, event planners are now looking to organize in-person events again. How To Sell a Valuable Sponsorship Opportunity?

Trade Shows 106

Trade Shows Sponsorships Speakers Event Apps 106

TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Characteristics of Hybrid Events Hybrid events have been around for decades – think, televised sports, award shows, political events, or concerts. But more recently, the format has expanded to include seminars, trade shows, career fairs, conferences, and more. In this way, hybrid events also unlock new sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorships 126

Sponsorships Trade Shows Events Sustainability 126

GEVME

JANUARY 13, 2021

trade shows. virtual conferences and trade shows. Do you have potential people from outside the state or country interested in attending your event but cannot due to travel costs? They have limited travel amount to spend. Increased Sponsorship Value. conferences. sales Kick-offs. global Town Halls.

Technology 156

Technology Trade Shows Travel 2020 156

GEVME

JANUARY 13, 2021

trade shows. virtual conferences and trade shows. Do you have potential people from outside the state or country interested in attending your event but cannot due to travel costs? They have limited travel amount to spend. Increased Sponsorship Value. conferences. sales Kick-offs. global Town Halls.

Technology 156

Technology Trade Shows Travel 2020 156

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Cat Rainey : Cat is the Head of Events, MICE and Group Travel at Travel Counsellors and Founder of The Professional Retreat.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 30, 2021

The packed agenda will bring together leaders from across the industry to address the most pressing issues—with content specifically addressing the needs of corporate events teams, nonprofits, and trade show organizers. Another common challenge is creating sponsorship models that work in a virtual or hybrid environment.

Site Selections 97

Site Selections Trade Shows Sponsorships Tech 97

GEVME

APRIL 18, 2021

Virtual events have led to a decrease in the cost of travel and lodging. Virtual conferences Virtual job fairs Virtual Trade shows Online workshops Webinars Virtual fundraisers Live stream. A virtual event is budget-friendly, but it also helps reduce any impact on the environment caused due to travelling of many people together.

Social Media 156

Social Media Speakers Travel Events 156

Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

One proven strategy to increase profitability is through sponsorship. This is not a new concept and meeting planners have been selling sponsorship (or getting help selling sponsorship) throughout history. The question is – are you really capturing all you can from sponsorship? Keep sponsorship a focus.

Sponsorships 53

Sponsorships Social Media Technology Consulting 53

Event Geek

MARCH 18, 2018

From managing a budget to coordinating multiple travel schedules to working with vendors, the minute details of event planning is what separates an okay event from an incredibly executed operation. Event managers know that generic one-size-fits-all solutions just won’t cut it when it comes to the day-to-day management and execution of events.

Trade Shows 111

Trade Shows Sponsorships Technology Event Marketing 111

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 3, 2019

ExhibitDay is a free Trade Show Project Management and Collaboration tool for Event Managers and Trade Show Teams. ExhibitDay lets you track and manage your trade shows, exhibit booths, travel reservations, sponsorships, shipments, schedules, tasks, and budgets — all in one place.

Trade Shows 65

Trade Shows Sponsorships Sports Event Tech 65

PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2022

Your next annual meeting, conference, or trade show has the potential to be the most successful event in the history of your organization. Pandemic-induced health and safety restrictions are gradually easing, consumer confidence in travel is increasing, and the world is coming to terms with the “living with COVID” era.

Ecommerce 98

Ecommerce Trade Shows Fashion Sponsorships 98

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

With the right virtual event software , you can turn conferences, trade shows, company-wide events, sales events, and product launches into successful hybrid experiences. . Enabling participants with no travel budget to still attend the event remotely. Why should enterprise companies host a hybrid event?

Event Marketing 130

Event Marketing Marketing Travel Events 130

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

What I do: I help my client organizations create and implement strategic sales plans; identify exhibition, sponsorship and advertising opportunities; and develop and sustain long-term relationships with key decision makers and influencers in the vendor buyer community. Outside of work, I try to travel as much as possible.

2019 70

2019 Sponsorships Healthcare Trade Shows 70

Event Industry News

MAY 19, 2022

OurAfrica.Travel is a global virtual travel trade show, originally launched in 2020 to fill the void left by the cancellation of all African trade events during the pandemic. The entire travel trade show was available on-demand too. 8-12 March – North America and South America.

Trade Shows 72

Trade Shows 2021 Travel 2022 72

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

today announced the official launch of its free B2B SaaS tool to help Event Managers and Trade Show Planners manage their events and collaborate on tasks with their event teams. Today, ExhibitDay offers a full-featured, online Trade Show Management tool for organisations that attend trade shows to showcase their products and services.

Trade Shows 68

Trade Shows B2B Sponsorships 2019 68

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Trade shows and expos. Don’t forget that there are various other variables that depend on the venue like accommodations, catering, layout, travel arrangement for attendees, and so forth. Sponsorship: sell sponsorship opportunities and maintain relationships with secured sponsors. Workshops/classes. Competitions.

Event Planning 123

Event Planning Sponsorships Social Media Events 123

GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. Sponsorship: Enabling ways and methods to shout out the sponsor brand. Content Delivery: Enabling the provision of the content to the intended audience in the pre-decided time slot. Eco-friendly: .

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Events Social Media 156

GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. Sponsorship: Enabling ways and methods to shout out the sponsor brand. Content Delivery: Enabling the provision of the content to the intended audience in the pre-decided time slot. Eco-friendly: .

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Events Social Media 156

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. Obviously, an event proposal is also important in securing sponsorships, which is often a crucial part of funding any event. A trade show?

Sponsorships 118

Sponsorships Events Event Planning Food and Beverage 118

Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

IMEX America: It’s the largest international conference and trade show in the United States, uniting planners from France to the UK and beyond. These include catering, speakers, power, technology, and travel. Win big with event sponsorship. This is one reason why event sponsorships are vital to your success in 2024.

2023 107

2023 2024 Sponsorships Sustainability 107

PCMA Convene

JUNE 23, 2020

As we know, the booth fee itself is a small part of an exhibitor booth investment (shipping, local labor, utilities, staff per diems, hotel and travel, furniture, etc.), and in some instances is an even smaller part of their overall meeting investment (sponsorship, advertising, industry sessions, etc.). Natalie Hinman , CMP, ASSH.

Sponsorships 98

Sponsorships Trade Shows Advertising Travel 98