Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The challenge is designing events that speak to the needs of an audience that changed over the last three years. When considering audiences who historically couldn’t physically or financially attend, the idea of a hybrid event comes into play again. Ask and Deliver: “Ask your audience what they prefer,” said O’Grady.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event marketing: the initial concept of event marketing, effective event marketing strategies and ideas you can use in 2023, and how to ensure you are reaching your target audience at the right time. Event Marketing Strategy: Who Is Your Target Audience?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Circularity will potentially become the largest Unique Value Proposition (UVP) for trade shows, with some leading events, such as Pack Expo Las Vegas, CES , and World of Concrete , already starting to market the actions they are taking around sustainability as a benefit for their audience.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. The same goes for sponsors and exhibitors. Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. When they went hybrid, they increased their audience to 15,000.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A revamped Associations Solutions Marketplace at Music City Center convention complex featured more than 300 sponsors and acted as a one-stop destination for finding the right products and service providers to help their associations achieve success. Community is powerful. A $20,000 donation will help to continue funding the work.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. With the rise of virtual conferences and the influx of in-person events, one thing is sure: growth and scalability will rely on event sponsors. . 5 Ways To Find the Right Event Sponsors. 6 Tips for Pitching Event Sponsors.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 3, 2023

The post SEAHIS 2023 successfully concludes in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. SEAHIS 2023, the 6th edition of the Summit, was held in Bangkok on 26-27th June at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, with the first night reception on the rooftop at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Looking ahead to 2023, Bizzabo research uncovered that 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events , with 35% planning to host at least 10.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. If there’s no community engagement during this time and nothing happens until the new team starts, the event loses momentum to engage with their audience only on the event date. Gallen There are about 1,500 rooms in the city of St.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As we enter 2023, in-person events are more important than ever. 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. Is your strategy ready for what audiences expect in 2023?

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Exhibition showcases global offering Visitors to ITB China 2023 can look forward to an exciting array of products and services from almost 60 different countries.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 13, 2023

Josh Butler and Julie Ho talk about how to best monetize digital events during the Convening Leaders 2023 session, “Creative Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Digital Event Revenue.” Screengrab) As your audience continues to expect accessibility and flexibility, digital events aren’t going to fade away any time soon.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Not only did this experience delight and revitalize attendees, it caught the attention of sponsors, igniting a fierce competition to lock down sponsorship for the following year. And all the puppies were adopted by show end! Experiential expectations increase. Attendees want experiences that are seamless, engaging, and intuitive.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Reed on the Convene Live stage at Convening Leaders 2023. Curt Wagner/Convene) As face-to-face meetings have returned, seven out of 10 event professionals we surveyed late last year for our Recovery Dashboard said they were planning in-person events only in 2023. Each registrant is a lead for the sponsor.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Know Your Target Audience. Figure out the marketing channels and tactics that are effective for this specific target audience, and stick to it. With a formal, well-written press release, you invite relevant media, websites, and also influencers to be a part of your event so they can spread the word to their respective audience.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Sponsor and Exhibitor. Bizzabo’s branded mobile app also offers on-screen branding opportunities for sponsors, which can help drive additional revenue. Audience Reactions. A straightforward way to engage audiences during live sessions is by using real-time polling to gauge their thoughts on topics or experiences.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

Let’s stop talking about comparisons to 2019 in our data and let’s start talking about audiences. Putting attendee goals first, Holsinger told Convene , “breaks some of the long-held models that, frankly, are exhibitor- and sponsor-centric in the way that we build our business models.” What motivates them, what drives them?”

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When she started at the Calgary Real Estate Board in April 2023, Jennifer Hadley inherited a completed plan for the group’s annual Diamond Gala happening two months later. So, I spent more for multiple keynoters of 30 to 45 minutes each and interspersed panel discussions to encourage audience interaction.”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

Following an analysis of its events in 2023, Bizzabo found a 389% increase in leads generated by exhibitors at events powered by Klik, compared to non-Klik events of similar size and scope. Organizers have spoken — maximizing sponsor and exhibitor ROI is more crucial than ever. These findings come at a critical time when 71.2%

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

It will also conduct data-driven matchmaking between attendees and exhibitors/sponsors, and then predict attendee-engagement levels for educational sessions, networking events, and exhibit-hall experiences. After beta testing concludes, the Eventcombo product will likely be available to organizations sometime in Q3 2023.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In 2023, it’s come a long way. The people in favor of protesting it, whether they’re protesting by not attending or lobbying your community, sponsors, executives, or your stakeholders,” explains Deanna. “I Let’s say you had a client that was like, ‘Our audience, stakeholders, and executives are on board. Everyone’s on board.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Bizzabo’s branded mobile app also offers on-screen branding opportunities for sponsors, which can help drive additional revenue. Audience Reactions According to Bizzabo data , 52.9% Polls A straightforward way to engage audiences during live sessions is by using real-time polling to gauge their thoughts on topics or experiences.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

On the Bizzabo platform, 75% of events in May 2023 are scheduled to be in-person events! of events were planning to go virtual, and in 2023, only 9% of event professionals expect that the majority of their events will be virtual, according to Bizzabo data. We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8%

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2023

This year, Lippman started off with Q1 2023 Freeman research indicating the biggest drop in average age span of attendees ever recorded — from 51 to 46. We need to make sure they understand and get value from our events because if they don’t come back, our exhibitors and sponsors won’t come back.”

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you planning an event and need sponsors to support your vision? But how do you effectively approach potential sponsors and get them to respond positively to your sponsorship request letter? from 2023 to 2027! Consider local businesses and larger corporations with a history of sponsoring events.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 22, 2023

The post How to book tickets, nominate, and sponsor the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Here’s how to book a ticket, nominate someone or yourself for the different awards, be a sponsor for the event, and find contact information for assistance.

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Stova

JULY 12, 2023

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 Success Story Streamline operations with an end-to-end event technology solution. For Innovationdays 2023, Hunkeler implemented Stova's suite of onsite solutions, including onsite check-in, registration, badging, mobile app, and lead retrieval.  Ready to walk through Stova's event technology solutions?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To make it personalized and interactive, North Coast asked the audience questions about their favorite aspects of events. The question is: How do you make sponsorship worthwhile for sponsors and attendees? Virtual Exhibition Hall Virtual expo halls highlight sponsors and allow attendees to browse virtual booths.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Complete Guide to Event Audience Engagement The meeting and event industry is constantly changing as improvements in technology make it easier for planners to engage with attendees. Is foot traffic to a platinum sponsor light trending down? Speakers can also plan their talk around the interests of the audience.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

Following an analysis of its events in 2023, Bizzabo found a 389% increase in leads generated by exhibitors at events powered by Klik, compared to non-Klik events of similar size and scope. Organizers have spoken — maximizing sponsor and exhibitor ROI is more crucial than ever. These findings come at a critical time when 71.2%

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A revamped Associations Solutions Marketplace at Music City Center convention complex featured more than 300 sponsors and acted as a one-stop destination for finding the right products and service providers to help their associations achieve success. Community is powerful. A $20,000 donation will help to continue funding the work.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Since its grand opening on September 7, 2023, the Munich Marriott Hotel City West has established itself as a major player in Munich’s event and hospitality scene, effectively addressing the high demand for hotels with large event space and guest room capacity. Sponsored post in collaboration with the Munich Marriott Hotel City West.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Easily segment your audience by tags and categories, and send personalized invitations, reminders, and surveys. Sponsorship: invite sponsors to the event page to give them more visibility.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

22-24 in Atlanta , where she shared her journey of redefining event experiences, her disruptive approach to event planning and design, the importance of creating lasting connections with event audiences, and why corporate event planners must learn the language of the C-suite to effectively communicate the value of investing in event experiences.

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