Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Action Steps Meeting professionals are uniquely positioned to help attendees feel that they belong in the small and large decisions they make every day.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

Some might even say they border on cheating, but they always capture attendees attention. Hopefully, it’ll also make your event sticky enough to turn event goers into customers and repeat attendees. This Checklist Could Save Your Trade Show. Trade shows are intensely competitive. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. I thought they did a great job.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Will brought up the fact that Rachel Wimberly wrote an article for Trade Show News Network, titled ‘ Please Stop Asking if Attendance ‘Was Down’ at Shows Running Right Now ‘ He was curious to learn what his co-hosts had to say about that. How many people came to your show?

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

The biggest fail when it comes to online trade shows with exhibitors is not involving them in the design process.” “How many planners and event technology companies have heard an exhibitor say in the last year: ‘Can I just get the list of all the attendees? Same goes for attendees. ” adds Will.

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. There are many benefits of trade shows for professionals in the meetings and events industry. These strategies can help.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. And it should make you think long and hard about the ways you’re connecting your attendees. Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2019

These versatile 3D panels can be used for anything from backdrops at staged events, to statement pieces at art shows or to draw razor sharp interest from crowds at a cutting-edge trade show booth. With front lighting or up lighting, we think Loop works best for conferences and trade shows. Arcade FASTwall.

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Skift Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. With events getting bigger and grander, it’s easy for attendees to feel like they’re just another drop in the audience bucket when it comes to importance. Trade Show Tips for the New Year.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. That doesn’t mean we won’t return to Las Vegas, but we wanted to share something new with attendees.” Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

And keep in mind that you registration should go without a hitch so attendees start their connection with you on a positive note. While it’s important to make the event memorable for the attendees, it is also important to make it a success for the company business-wise. The Trade Show, from the Eyes of Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

asks Pfeffer, as he explains what Meet with Momentum helps attendees discover. “We Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet ( @TSInternet ). They know planning your event wi-fi can seem daunting and stressful.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

InfoComm 2018 aims to use this conversation as a way to merge disciplines to craft a better and more immersive experience for event attendees. By getting everything planned and organized well from the pre-event all the way to the post-event, you can remove the invisible barriers that could make everything “magically” work for your attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Five years ago, he showed images of a trade show heavily invested in hybrid. “I Tech advances to help attendees get to the event. Cutting-edge tech that will provide a new set of event experiences for your attendees. I’m taking a much further-out view—five, 10 years.”. Read More : Hotels of the Future.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

It was a video presentation and a load of attendees listening. “But I think as we’re moving forward, we’re seeing 3D trade show platforms where you can have a virtual version of your stand and things like that. Which is getting slightly closer to what we’re used to in terms of a physical trade show.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At large trade shows, like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tours are a way to give participants a personalized take on the highlights of the show. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear. Humanize your brand.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Time to brew some conference attendee strategies! On this week’s episode, Will Curran, Nick Borelli, Dustin Westling, and Thuy Diep get together to talk about conference attendee strategies. Conference Attendee Strategies – Who’s Coming? I keep my head down when I walk through the trade show.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. She adds, however: “Among those who are uncertain if they will travel for conferences/conventions/trade shows, 1 in 3 cite availability of virtual events as a reason for the uncertainty.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As guests entered the convention center, they saw attendees dressed in festive red and green garb all around, from ugly Christmas sweaters to stylish holiday patterns. As guests entered the convention center, they saw attendees dressed in festive red and green garb all around, from ugly Christmas sweaters to stylish holiday patterns.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

First, they had just met in June at the postponed 2021 event, but summer is the busy season for attendees who need to get the job done while the sun shines, so they were eager to get back on track. “I Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. The expanded venue was a hit with attendees. All-Day Education.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. We work well in advance of the shows. And again, it helps attendees with scheduling. There’s a lot to see and do during The NAMM Show.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Do you know the reasons your attendees show up at your events? A new study, aptly named “ Registration Insights Report: Optimizing revenue and attendance in the face of new attendee behavior ” by Maritz revealed a changing model for getting people to fill out those increasingly long forms, sooner.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

This guide compiles these stressors which, not surprisingly, start with the basics: WiFi, AV, and power sources for attendees, and so many other event problems. Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Create the Ultimate Trade Show Team. Click To Tweet. The Event Engagement Guide.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Do it Best , a co-op hardware company that has been holding its biannual trade show in Indianapolis for several decades, works closely with Visit Indy , the city’s CVB, as well as other partners. More : Planning a Great Citywide is Easier Than You Think. Invest time in building strong relationships with local partners.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

Virtual trade shows are a fantastic forum to bring people together to discuss business, create new connections, and generate business. Swapping the show floor for a virtual space doesn’t need to be a headache, nor should it hinder your attendees’ expectations of a trade show, which is where this article comes in.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

They should know the event budget , date, theme, and type of attendees. They are your in-house ideators and implementers of the media, marketing, attendee engagement, and more. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Start with a vision.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience. Therefore, event gamification incentivizes your attendees to become active participants by adding game-like features to your event. Promote Attendee Communication With Icebreakers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first such collaboration occurred almost two years ago—as a trade show that wrapped up just weeks before the country shut down. Now that groups are climbing out of their Zoom boxes, meeting planners are no longer just siting a physical box to house their attendees. Let’s spread the word,” Welsh urged those in attendance.

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