EventMB

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. Here is one example of how to be a green exhibitor. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Despite visitors showing a lot of interest in attending hybrid events last year, there are some signs that attendee enthusiasm may have begun to wane. Trade shows are a popular marketing channel for businesses and represent a large portion of spending for marketing and event teams. Does that mean the end of hybrid events?

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Skift Take: Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. 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. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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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EventMB

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The post Trade Show Booths Showcase Innovation at IMEX America by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link]. How did exhibitors use this opportunity to provide a hands-on experience of their tech? IMEX’s tech pavilion grows every year, but this year, the sense of excitement […].

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EventMB

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. There may be more acquisitions around the corner. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

With so many small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already struggling to maintain profits, how are they coping without the benefit of traditional trade shows? The post The Impact on Small Businesses From All of the Cancelled Trade Shows by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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

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Trade Shows Meetings 170

Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re an exhibitor at an upcoming trade show, congratulations! In this article, we provide 14 trade show booth ideas and tips for everything from selecting the perfect booth location and decorating your booth to attracting a crowd and building goodwill for your brand. What Are the Benefits of a Trade Show Booth?

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. Brumark launched its Brumark Designer Portal that allows designers to visualize the company’s products, including XL Carpet and Flex Flooring, in their trade show and exhibit designs.

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EventMB

APRIL 11, 2024

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

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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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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 15, 2024

One of our favorite perks of covering trade shows is exploring whats happening around the exhibit floor throughout the year, tracking next-level innovation in translating business objectives to immersive storytelling and, frankly, just getting our minds blown. That matchas a given. Have a story idea? Want us to cover your booth?

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Event Age by Swapcard

MAY 17, 2023

The trade show and exhibition industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when global trade show revenues forecasts for 2023 were announced - 87% of pre-pandemic earnings. How’s that for a comeback? ?) That being said, the storm is far from over.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To encourage your creativity, we’ve put together a list of five trade show booth ideas. You can be that cool kid by using VR and AR in your trade show booth. You’ll be the coolest exhibitor in the trade show! Take your competition beyond the trade show by hosting a photo-based competition using social media.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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

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Trade Shows Meetings Event Tech Tech 172

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When Informa Market’s MAGIC , Project and Sourcing at MAGIC apparel trade shows come to Las Vegas, it’s all senses, all the time. The fact that business is done, and the shows were buzzing, is almost surprising. Here’s what we saw, and did, on the show floor. fill the air.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Here, we explore trending sustainability news and ideas for corporate trade show marketers: Sustainability Driving Campaigns This year’s CES theme explored stories about green innovations, which led to companies dedicating substantial square footage to their own sustainability stories, green products and partnerships. 30 to Feb.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. Create Networking Moments that Count Networking is a huge draw for trade shows, so make sure attendees have plenty of chances to connect with others.

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Trade Shows Education Sustainability Tech 105

Event Marketer

AUGUST 18, 2024

Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. People profiles, story pitches and all other trade show coverage: Send us a note. Morrison joined WS as national sales director in 2016.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Virtual Expo Truths. I’ve got bad news for you.

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Sponsorships Trade Shows Social Media Advertising 476

Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 29, 2021

Trade shows used to be the primary way to introduce your product on the marketplace. These industry-specific fairs brought together lots of companies in one space, allowing them to showcase their products to customers while generating buzz and boosting sales.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 24, 2022

Historically, event sponsorship has been transaction-based, where events like yours would identify generic forms of exposure — like tickets, trade show booths, and logo placements — for brands to sponsor, then sell […].

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 13, 2022

A cultural event, professional conference, trade show, or home and garden show can attract both local attendees and visitors. For an event creator, it’s important to tap into current travel trends in the event industry, including what attendees want to see when they travel to an attraction.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. People profiles, story pitches and all other trade show coverage: Send us a note.

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Trade Shows 2025 Food and Beverage Sustainability 95

Event Marketer

JULY 15, 2024

A wave of particles whisking you along, favorite characters close enough to touch, precious artifacts and soothing waves…tunnels and other types of staged liminal space may be an established element in trade show exhibits but new LEDs and evolving tech are offering new storytelling opportunities, and brands are going all in.

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Trade Shows 2024 Retail Entertainment 105

Event Age by Swapcard

APRIL 28, 2023

Global consciousness toward sustainability has reached an all-time high, but the events industry is very much lagging behind. If the events industry wants to survive, it must adopt greener practices on various fronts.

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Trade Shows Sustainability Events Event Tech 147

Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

While there are a number of disruptive forces that will impact the future of trade shows, the biggest risk has to do with how much buyers and sellers will trust the environments we create. Are your business practices around your trade show transparent to your exhibitors? And to your attendees?

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post A Look Inside the AI Evolution at Trade Shows and Events This Year appeared first on Event Marketer. And what you should really feel as an attendee is the magic that AI is allowing you and those around you to create.” Have a story idea? Want us to cover your booth? Reach out to EM’s editor-at-large Anna Huddleston.

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Trade Shows 2024 2023 Technology 121

Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Emile holds a CEM from the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE), seats on the IAEE Advisory Committee, was the 2019 Trade Show Manager of the Year (SMOTY) Award and was recognized in 2016 in the 40 Under 40 Next List by Connect. The post [WEBINAR]: Should You Move Ahead with Fall In-person Events?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 8, 2025

TranslateAble, the events industrys only dedicated language service agency, further bolstered Excel Londons traffic team recently by providing onsite language professionals during one of its largest trade show build and breakdown operations.

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Trade Shows Events 105

Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2022

Interactive Trade Show Floor Plan. The interactive trade show floor plan provided a quick and easy way for attendees to visually find sponsors and exhibitors on the trade show floor. We really liked the interactive trade show floor plan.

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Event Apps Trade Shows Speakers Conference 319

Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. Identify expenses that can be cut. Think outside the box on where you should make new investment. Lead Time and Transparency.

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Conference Contracts Airlines Trade Shows 418

Ins'Tent

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When skies are blue and the weather is mild, trade show marketing can still be difficult to pull off perfectly. Plan ahead for a successful trade show, regardless of rain, snow, or shine with these 10 essential tips! Plan ahead for a successful trade show, regardless of rain, snow, or shine with these 10 essential tips!

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We still haven’t heard of any examples of successful online trade shows. Event business models that are traditionally more reliant on 50% or more of their revenue from exhibitors have a more urgent need to get back to in-person. Health, Safety and Duty of Care.

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EventMB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Skift Take: UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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