Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Late attendee registrations and room-block bookings continue to vex meeting planners, but those are not the only challenges they face. based corporate, association, SMERF, and third-party planners between late December 2023 and January 2024. The survey organizers also conducted 20 interviews with meeting and event planners.

Planner 114

Planner Registration Booking Consulting 114

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Fortunately, trade shows and conferences are largely back after the devastating pandemic that forced countless cancellations over the past couple of years. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes. Unfortunately, “back” has been the underlying theme of the recovery. Attendees want experiences that are seamless, engaging, and intuitive.

Logistics 105

Logistics Events Public Relations B2B 105

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To wit: While 60 percent of all videos on the internet are less than two minutes in length, in 2023 there was a 53 percent increase in the number of business videos that are two minutes to four minutes in length, according to a study by Vidyard. One reason for this: About half of viewers will tune in for the entirety of such a video.

Event Marketing 92

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Trade Show 92

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

When Maritz studied when 360,000 conference-goers registered for the same 30 trade shows (i.e., 90 show instances) spanning diverse industries over three years, what emerged is how COVID remains the events industry’s biggest plot twist. It sounds like once they finally make the decision to attend, they go all in.

Registration 52

Registration Logistics Trade Show Online 52

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a music festival, a tech conference, or a product launch, one of the secrets to a truly extraordinary event lies in a dedicated event registration landing page. A well-designed event registration landing page should provide all the crucial information your potential attendees need.

Registration 52

Registration Sponsors Speakers Attendee 52

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Building on our range of onsite solutions for registration, check-in, and lead retrieval, Bizzabo’s SmartBadge — part of the Klik Experiential suite of solutions — empowers Event Experience Leaders to deliver enhanced experiences for attendees and exhibitors while capturing insightful behavioral data.

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Trade Show 98

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 14, 2023

PCMA Editor in Chief Michelle Russell and Joe Colangelo, founder of event data company Bear Analytics, discuss how marketers can use event data at Convening Leaders 2023. We did break a record: Our last week of registration, we brought in over 1,100 attendees. But if you add sponsorship and these levels, you’re going to be up to 125.

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Trade Show Registration 98

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.

Sponsors 98

Sponsors Registration Events Audience 98

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. Although most event organizers say their top priorities right now are attendee engagement and attendance, 29% said they’re prioritizing sponsorships for 2023. . There you have it: a complete event sponsorship guide for 2023.

Sponsors 98

Sponsors Events Virtual Events Website 98

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This article discusses the 5 best virtual event software platforms & systems currently available in 2023. The Top 5 Virtual Event Software in 2023 1. One of the biggest challenges of hosting a virtual event is managing the registration and payment process. But with Eventtia, this becomes a non-issue.

Virtual Events 48

Virtual Events Platform Registration Trade Show 48

Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1. Facial recognition self-check-in powers speedy, contactless onsite registration. Use these flexible solutions to map a seamless attendee journey from marketing and registration through engagement and reporting.

Event Technology 52

Event Technology Technology Technology Platform 52

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This type of software for event planners provides a centralized platform where planners can manage tasks such as event registration, attendee engagement, venue selection, speaker scheduling, ticketing, and much more, all within a single interface. Plus, the software automatically reminds both groups when due dates are approaching.

Management 110

Management Sponsors Registration Speakers 110

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

“When we look back at the end of 2023, how will we know if our events were worth the time, effort, and energy?” — Beth Surmont Beth Surmont, CMP-Fellow, FASAE, CAE We’ve always measured event performance in terms of “butts and bucks” — the number of people who attend and the amount of money brought in.

Organization 52

Organization Trade Show Events Registration 52

Stova

MAY 4, 2023

This article explains how to make the most of event technology in 2023. Plus, they cover the complete event lifecycle, from marketing and registration through engagement, ROI measurement, and reporting. Think of Netflix recommending TV shows based on those you’ve watched in the past. What Is Event Technology?

Event Technology 52

Event Technology Technology Technology Events 52

MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

After 25 years as part of a multi-association show, the American Physiological Society held its own event in 2023. Find the full 2023 Changemakers list here. Before the 2020 edition of EB, the societies decided that 2023 would be the first year that each would hold its own annual meeting instead.

Trade Show 40

Trade Show Social Media Vendor Registration 40

Eventtia

JUNE 20, 2023

In practice, the event management software can help the event planner in many different ways: from enabling online event registration to speaker scheduling to managing logistics, so the event planner or event organizer can save their time, money, and resources while ensuring the event runs smoothly in the most efficient way.

Management 48

Management Registration Virtual Events Events 48

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

We feel it is useful to let you know about the big shifts happening online and offline, so you can market your corporate events, brand activations, client conventions, trade shows, and team-building activities better and more efficiently. First and foremost, the focus should be on creating a well-designed website or registration page.

Event Marketing 40

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 40

Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Without careful planning, registrants may not attend, attendees may leave early, and exhibitors may not attract high-quality leads. Virtual/hybrid events can be anything from small, straightforward meetings to complex trade shows and conferences with hundreds of thousands of attendees.

Audience 40

Audience Online Speakers Event Technology 40

Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

In January 2023, Microsoft confirmed plans to invest $10 billion in ChatGPT creator Open AI. These are just two examples of artificial intelligence at work in trade shows and conferences. Go beyond registration. Use advanced analytics to assess the percentage of registrants who attend your events. How do we know?

Attendee 52

Attendee Sponsors Registration Event Apps 52

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

As for digital events, virtual event booths are analogous to the stands you see at in-person events like trade shows and festivals, and they make it easier for sponsors, organizers, and attendees to connect. It could be used in an Instagram post to encourage registration for the following year (i.e. "90%

Audience 40

Audience Event Apps Sponsors Events 40

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

Now, as Visit Seattle prepares for the expansion to open in 2023, Saling said, “we get to see if [the convention center design] is pandemic proof.” We look at the two things that drive the convention and trade-show industry: the need to be face-to-face to transact business and the need to be face-to-face to become educated.

Remote 111

Remote Events Venue Trends 111

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

By learning these different types, you should have a better idea about planning your next virtual corporate event in 2023. Online trade shows and exhibitions. Thanks to technology, now event organizers and brands can host an online trade show and expo by leveraging a virtual stage and virtual booths.

Virtual Events 62

Virtual Events Remote Trade Show Speakers 62

Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Industry expert Julius Solaris highlighted the “new rules of event networking” on LinkedIn in June 2023. Pro Tips For big annual trade shows and conferences, facilitate pre-event networking online. Start by creating an online community exclusively for conference registrants. You can’t leave connection to chance.

Networking 52

Networking Attendee Event Apps Social Media 52

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The pre-check-in helps to ease peak morning registration at the beginning of the conference. When visitors take control of their own registration by typing in their credentials or scanning a QR code from their phones, they are actively doing something, which makes the check-in process feel quicker and more engaging.

Event Technology 40

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 40

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Several of my other association clients are seeing registration taking huge leaps in the final 10 days leading up to the event, so keeping your registration open longer may make sense for you. Trade-show floors have been packed as vendors want that face-to-face [interaction] again.

Registration 98

Registration Vendor Events Trade Show 98

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Among the key elements of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 is the establishment of a three-year business tax credit to support conventions and trade shows. Those are defined as costs incurred to attend a qualified event, including registration fees, lodging, and costs associated with exhibitions. •

Trade Show 71

Trade Show Proposal Hospitality Entertainment 71

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on information available from company websites, as well as ratings from Capterra and G2 as of October 2023. Event planners across various industries, including corporate planners, associations, trade show organizers, and conference coordinators, benefit from Swoogo’s features.

Registration 62

Registration Automation Platform Virtual Events 62

Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

And make sure youve got all stages covered: Venue Equipment Setup Seating Registration Scheduling Etc. If lots of guests show up to your event, you need to have the right amount of people to take care of them. An event registration software is typically the best solution here. million dollars on trade shows.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Registration Speakers Events 62