Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What are your event marketing resolutions for the new year? this year’s disruptors were largely positive for event marketers — like AI and new audiences with changing values. Disruption was the name of the game in 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Throughout the disruptions brought on by COVID-19, event marketers have not only persevered but learned some important lessons along the way. It might not have been easy, but it helped me expand my skills and made me a stronger marketer. “I But did we really listen to our audiences? But did we really listen to our audiences?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 24, 2023

Generic messaging that could apply to any show doesn’t usually resonate with audiences, especially Millennials and Gen Z who are used to customized content and skeptical of overly broad promises. As event marketers, it’s important to understand when to use abstract and concrete language to tell your story.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

Event marketing can be a complex and time-consuming process, but it is essential for ensuring that your event is a success. A well-crafted marketing plan for events will help you reach your target audience, generate interest in your event, and drive ticket sales. Curious how to create a marketing plan for an event?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

With the return of in-person trade shows and conferences, event marketers got back to doing what they love — bringing people together for inspiring, educational, and productive experiences. Here’s how mdg professionals resolve to renew their approach to digital marketing, branding, messaging, and more.

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Gavel International

MAY 24, 2022

Reading Time: 8 minutes Cold Prospecting (Part 1 of 3). Prospecting is, of course, necessary for organizations to find new business. While marketing and advertising may recruit leads, salespeople should still be seeking new opportunities as well. However, prospecting is hard work. Five Intangibles that Convert Prospects.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 5, 2021

Within a split-second, your customers will spot the difference between a sincere brand message and a disingenuous marketing effort. Learn how you can provide your audience with an impactful message with meaningful storytelling techniques by filling out the form below.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Connected TV services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ are good options for marketers looking to advertise their events. In light of this major trend and a large retiring workforce, event organizers must continue to prioritize finding and appealing to prospective trade-show and conference attendees who may not be aware of their events.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

The pandemic slump is a thing of the past, even when it comes to international audiences. But that doesn’t mean markets, messages, and promotional approaches should be the same as they were four years ago. As a result, the markets organizers are prioritizing and how they’re reaching audiences are changing.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

Elizabeth Doll/PCMA) Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes You can take a page from Taylor Swift’s marketing approach in your attendee acquisition strategy plan. Similarly, event organizers can tease their audience with short clips, exclusive announcements, or a drip campaign to create buzz and build excitement. Embrace nostalgia.

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Social Tables

MARCH 14, 2024

Event marketing helps planners connect with their audience, making promoting upcoming functions easier, highlighting their mission, and generating leads. As planners work to widen their audience and connect with consumers in an increasingly online world, digital marketing for events is more critical than ever.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The National Restaurant Association Show used industry professionals and past attendees to market the 2020 show. And that’s what makes social proof such an effective tool for marketers, including event marketers. Industry luminaries are often thought of when creating speaker lineups and influencer marketing.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 14, 2024

vacations a year, leaving behind data points that help us predict and intercept their travel preferences. Mobile phones, word of mouth, and search are key for reaching prospective travelers, but search has changed enormously over the past 24 months. Regarding new audiences, A/B testing informs the destination on finding the right ones.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 18, 2024

A slow and steady strategy — with long-term goals and omni-channel tactics — will help win the race to attract audiences for your events. Historically, event marketers have focused narrowly — and often, exclusively — on the present show cycle. Event marketers cannot live on email alone.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

Understanding what your audiences need and want, and framing what sets your brand or event apart from others, will drive home that fear of missing out. While the beginning of the pandemic saw a huge boost for online events, audiences have shorter attention spans and attendees are spending less time engaged with virtual platforms.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

2: Innovate Marketing This year provided new insights into which marketing channels and messages resonated most with their audience; and next year, Minzey says they plan to build on that approach. This has required them to change how they reach out to prospects. “We This was really well received, Minzey adds.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 4, 2023

In B2B marketing, building meaningful connections and nurturing customer relationships are critical drivers of success. Even in our increasingly digital world, face-to-face interactions can never be replaced, making B2B event marketing essential to your larger marketing strategy and to business success overall.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. Digital marketing refers to all marketing that uses an electronic device or the internet. But, what is digital destination marketing?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Audience engagement took on an entirely new meaning when virtual and hybrid events arrived during the pandemic. of organizers say in-person events are their organization’s most impactful marketing channel — and webinars continue to entice attendees, the question is: How do you keep participants engaged across all event formats?

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Stova

AUGUST 1, 2024

Given that word-of-mouth is such a powerful marketing mechanic, how can event organizers level-up recruitment in professional networks? Event marketers need to optimize the way they communicate value to prospective attendees while economizing their marketing spend and protecting their time and their budgets.

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DCI

AUGUST 15, 2023

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the convention, the two slowed down to host a community storytelling workshop, which enabled them to hear from industry professionals on some common marketing challenges. What’s the most compelling story you can share with your target audience? What about top assets?

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Stova

JUNE 30, 2023

While organizing a remarkable event is essential, effective marketing strategies play a vital role in maximizing attendance and creating buzz around your event. This blog post will explore several key marketing strategies that event professionals can leverage to boost event registration and make their events truly remarkable.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

In July, Evolio Marketing and Lippman Connects published “Attendee Acquisition and Event Marketing Survey Report,” offering a glimpse into what 89 event marketers have on their minds and on their drawing boards as the pandemic wears on. Only one in 10 plan to cut back on the number of physical events they will hold.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Common marketing goals include building brand awareness, generating leads, closing sales, and entering new markets. The right shows attract your best customers and prospects. Step 1: Set goals.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

That’s why you’ll find a large portion of this piece is dedicated to event marketing attribution, as well. Event ROI is a flexible term that indicates the net value an event marketer gets from an event for the net cost that goes into producing it. But beyond wishful thinking, the market presents clear evidence that this is the case.

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ITA Group

MAY 6, 2021

Partner Marketing: Weaving Best Practices Into To-Partner, Through-Partner & With-Partner Marketing. Partner marketing is the broad category that includes to-partner marketing, through-partner marketing and with-partner marketing. As a quick baseline: Definition of Partner Marketing. Encourage action.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

However, the fact that event attendance may be down doesn’t mean event marketers should assume their next conference or workshop will be sparsely attended. Event marketers should make it possible for would-be participants to justify attendance and get the green light from leadership. The key to getting people to your event?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Prospective attendees are more likely to identify with an event if they see other participants who look like them in attendance or on the speaker roster. Ninety-five percent of B2B buyers said they wanted shorter, highly visual content.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Research published in the International Journal of Intelligent Networks found that embracing AI in sales and marketing not only offered a competitive edge, but it helped to identify competitor strategies and market trends. This enabled company vice presidents to make data-driven decisions and respond more quickly to market changes. (

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

Does your brand need to connect with your audience in a more meaningful and fun way? It may be time to add experiential marketing to your budget. Experiential marketing brings your brand to life with unique experiences—in-person or using virtual event technology. What is Experiential Marketing? Table of Contents.

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

While one of the key perks of hosting a hybrid event is the fact that you can draw a bigger audience by making your event available online, you still need the right marketing and promotion strategy to attract your target audience. live stream) to a virtual audience. Planning Two Different Event Experiences.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 7, 2024

Business Issue Our client needed to restructure and unify their approach to build stronger relationships with contractors, increase market share, and boost customer loyalty. Business Atmosphere Following the slow recovery from a major economic downturn, our client aimed to energize their market presence.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

During the pandemic, event marketers with a growth mindset experimented with new ways to serve their audiences, collaborated with their remote teammates, and generated revenue for their organizations. And now that the worst of the pandemic is behind us (fingers crossed), how can event marketers continue moving boldly into the future?

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 25, 2019

We forget most of the “letters” that show up in our mailbox are marketing collateral. Could direct mail marketing help you conquer outreach and keep people coming back for more? Here’s what you need to know about appealing to audiences via this time-honored medium. Silly Question: What is Direct Mail?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 19, 2022

While you’re at it, why not use referral marketing to drum up attendees? Yes — word-of-mouth marketing , or referrals, is an effective way of getting more attendees to your event. In this article, we cover powerful referral marketing strategies that you can use to reduce the heavy lifting and ensure more people come to your events.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Our experience shows that most companies treat events as supplementary, on-off marketing campaigns. This article will explain how, but first, let’s discuss revenue marketing. What’s Revenue Marketing Strategy? Revenue marketing flips the script to focus on what customers want.” Where Do Events Fit In?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2022

That’s why you’ll find a large portion of this piece is dedicated to event marketing attribution, as well. Event ROI is a flexible term that indicates the net value an event marketer gets from an event for the net cost that goes into producing it. of Prospects Added to Database. # of Prospects Added to Pipeline. #

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