Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Why Sustainability Matters in Meeting & Event Marketing Sustainability has evolved from a nice-to-have feature to a critical decision factor for many organizations. According to a 2022 report by American Express Meetings & Events, 80% of event planners consider sustainability in their planning processes.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The year-round community model offers a new way to view events. And the events industry has now finally caught up with it.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Through the rise of virtual events , planners have been able to extend their reach and scale their events to a wider audience.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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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. Get ideas to improve by asking for feedback.

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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. With virtual and hybrid events becoming a standard part of industry operations, event planners and organizers are on the hunt for virtual event engagement ideas that will keep audiences invested.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

According to Forrester’s Q3 2021 B2B Enterprise Marketing Events Trends Survey , “Hybrid events will become the dominant form of events in 2022 and beyond.” The survey found that 62% agree that events will become more important in the marketing mix. The term “event” is truly boundless in 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. Jacob Slaton Photography). Beki Winchel. Technology can be both a saving grace and a pitfall.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Virtual events are here to stay, but with in-person coming back in a big way, you’re probably stress-Googling, “What are some exciting virtual events ideas for companies?” We’ve accepted that virtual event experiences will never replicate the in-person event experience.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether it’s a yoga session, interactive panel discussion or virtual conference, the popularity of virtual events has exploded and it’s paving the way for new forms of communication and collaboration. To help you get the most out of this, we’ve drawn up this short guide to answer all of your questions on virtual events.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Teresa Al Dente, President & CEO at the Drag Taste virtual experience, spoke with Rachel Moore, Director of Global Campaigns at Hubilo and told the story of their pivot from live to virtual events. In March 2020, when they had to shut down due to COVID-19, five days later, they developed the virtual experience.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

In this post, we explore unique, creative, and research-backed marketing strategies that event professionals use to build buzz. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 7, 2021

With all the disruptions caused by COVID-19, the transition from 2021 to 2022 will be challenging. Throughout the disruptions brought on by COVID-19, event marketers have not only persevered but learned some important lessons along the way. I will use design to facilitate social sharing.” — Kacia Reilly, director of creative services.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Track retention levels to see how many audience members attend virtual and hybrid events. Retention measures how long individuals are viewing your content or are active in your virtual event room. If you notice a gradual decline during your event, audience members likely became less engaged over time.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The third annual corporate-events research report from Germany-based meetings organization In-House Corporate Events (ICE) in conjunction with Cvent revealed several interesting trends as corporate-meeting departments coordinate events for 2022. social-media engagement (73 percent versus 51 percent in 2020).

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

The barriers to attending events, learning and networking have been lowered thanks to the virtual and hybrid event solutions available. With these new tools and knowledge base at their fingertips, association event planners can truly excel at delivering events in 2022 and beyond. Customer-centric mindset.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While hybrid events have been relatively popular in the past half-decade or so, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 global pandemic has further accelerated its popularity throughout 2020 and 2022. Both virtual events and in-person events have their own unique advantages, so how can we get the best of both worlds?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

You’ve planned your perfect hybrid event: best venue, best virtual event platform , best keynote speaker, and so on. Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. Convincing Sponsors and Providing Value.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

After rapidly pivoting to virtual events during the pandemic and refocusing on in-person engagements last year, event professionals today are doing more with less while nursing whiplash. In this article, we’re looking at ChatGPT for event organizers. ChatGPT for Social Media. What is ChatGPT?

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Your event strategy should cover the types of events you want to put on, the tools in your event tech stack, the audiences you want to engage, and the metrics you’ll track to gauge event success. Events have never been more critical. Step 1: Plan the Event. Set Event Ticket Pricing. Let’s take a look.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 24, 2023

You can use different types of event marketing strategies — including emails, ads, and social media — for various events ranging from small-scale gatherings like workshops and seminars to large conferences, trade shows, product launches, and even virtual events. They allow for creative digital experiences.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

According to events on Bizzabo’s platform, more than 25% of in-person and hybrid events are paid versus only 10% of virtual events. The average ticket price for a paid event is $655, but 50% of paid tickets used discount promo codes, and 75% gave a full discount — that’s a free ticket. .

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

Whether you’re organizing trade shows, virtual events, conferences, or hybrid events, here are some valuable tips to maximize your event ROI: How To Increase Trade Show ROI As far as average ROI for trade shows , 5% to 10% of trade show leads can convert, according to data from Trade Show Labs.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Despite running 24% fewer events in 2020 than in 2019, Reed’s virtual event results were off the charts: Event registration and attendance were both up around 75%. Return on Event (ROE) spiked by more than 400%. 2 Budgeting for Hybrid Events. “We A 30-minute event session becomes a podcast.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

Consider hosting a dedicated product launch event to make the biggest splash possible. This is a great way to engage your audience, build hype for your new product, and generate buzz through media coverage and social media chatter. Plan Ahead Successful events don’t materialize out of thin air.

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Hotel Engine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Like past Collision conferences, 2023’s will feature a wealth of amazing keynote speakers, social media influencers and entrepreneurs to be announced soon. Some of the impressive names from their 2022 roster included: Lupita Nyong’o — Actress. The ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference last took place in September 2022.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Double the Donation , a leading donation matching tool, reported that Americans gave almost $500 billion in donations in 2022. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event websites, email, promo codes, PR, Google Ads, social media, influencers — are you checking all the boxes in your event promotion plan to sell out your event? With so many different ways to market your event, it’s hard to know how to successfully promote your events.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event websites, email, promo codes, PR, Google Ads, social media, influencers — are you checking all the boxes in your event promotion plan to sell out your event? With so many different ways to market your event, it’s hard to know how to successfully promote your events.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 20, 2022

In-person and hybrid events have increased twofold over the last three months compared to the three months prior, according to Bizzabo data. According to the 2022 Event Strategy Insights & Benchmarks Survey , 49% of organizations plan to increase the number of hybrid in-person/virtual sessions they host over the next two to three years.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Provide opportunities to bond through community outreach, virtual group events like yoga or speaker series, posting photo challenges and creating employee resource groups. Hold virtual events or create a virtual break room where employees can go to get social interaction with other peers, enjoy camaraderie and some fun.

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Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence is the future of events – and that future is here. Consider meteoric rise of ChatGPT: This free, AI-powered chatbot debuted in November 2022. billion in 2022 to $1,394.30 How is AI changing events? This is one way AI event tech shines. How do we know? Personalize the attendee journey.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

While it is exciting to resume in-person meetings, virtual and hybrid events remain critical. According to the Skift Meetings 2022 State of Business Events , 64 percent of event professionals offer a virtual component for their major events.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. billion in 2022. According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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