Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And soon, a new year will bring even more new tools, tactics, and technologies that will enable us to better reach and communicate with our trade-show and conference audience and participants. For the year ahead, we predict AI will transform global audience acquisition and engagement.

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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 22, 2022

Event marketers looking to grow their databases, build awareness, keep audiences engaged, and ultimately increase attendance should consider the following top-of-funnel ideas for creating and optimizing content. Many will enthusiastically take advantage of this additional opportunity to share their wisdom with a new audience.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2023

Courtesy Tech Ladies) Professionals, especially Gen Z, seem hungry to be a part of private networks that often vet their members and offer exclusive benefits. Create a Community There are many ways to leverage membership community values to attract audiences to our events. They can also choose to attend online and in-person events.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

He encourages organizers to thread networking opportunities throughout the event experience rather than confining them to networking lounges or receptions. Consumers today are making decisions based on a broad set of digital networks — but they’re not doing so in isolation. Experiential Activations, Continued. On the Web.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

Elevated matchmaking: Facilitate meaningful networking by generating relevant connections with exhibitors and potential partners that align with attendee profiles and goals. Vanessa Page is a copy director at mdg , A Freeman Company, a full-service marketing and public relations firm specializing in B2B events.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2019

From understanding your target audience to choosing your marketing communications mix, the following steps can help your business succeed. Learn About Your Target Audience. Take some time to understand your target audience and what they want. Some businesses struggle to understand what their audience wants.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Engaging/exploring with visitors” is the top reason attendees say they attend in-person events, followed closely by networking with both exhibitors and peers. Almost all exhibitors (94 percent) responded favorably to the prospect of smaller, more qualified audiences. Knowing key exhibitors won’t be participating is the No.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

A well-crafted marketing plan for events will help you reach your target audience, generate interest in your event, and drive ticket sales. Do you want to generate leads, increase brand awareness, or educate your audience? Identify your target audience. Curious how to create a marketing plan for an event?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 20, 2023

evolves in this direction, it may present event producers with new methods of audience engagement. The following technologies are related to Web 3.0, This enables more effective measurement and focus on audience segmentation — think buyer types, journey mapping, etc. perhaps doing so in exchange for NFTs.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Using inclusive images in marketing collateral is an obvious way to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and attract a diverse audience.”. Ninety-five percent of B2B buyers said they wanted shorter, highly visual content.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As a result of a marketing campaign that constantly evolves to reflect market forces, the shifting media landscape, and changing audience behaviors, IBIE’s attendance has continued to grow over the last few editions — including at its most recent event, Sept. Robust influencer marketing activities.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Yes to all of the above, according to Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, CEM, president of the marketing and public relations firm, mdg, who offered 20 real-world examples of personalization in her presentation, “ Facilitating Curated Event Experiences: How Thinking Small Delivers Big Returns ,” at Convening Leaders 2024. Be a matchmaker.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

As you begin recruiting people from your network to join your fundraising team (aka your “committee”), it’s important to focus on specific roles within the team. Pro tip: While not a requirement, we’ve seen great success in recruiting committee members that already hold a full-time role in marketing or public relations.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Creating positive press coverage is one of the best ways to build public awareness and enhance your brand reputation. Where advertising works to get your brand known, public relations (PR) tells your brand story, shaping public perception. Listing your event on these websites connects you with your target audiences.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations. Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

Want your followers to feel that they’re right alongside you during an internal planning session, event setup or on-site networking party? Social-media users expect to be entertained, so you can lean into that by speaking to your audience on a human level, using memes, like the International Builders Show did. Make it a meme.

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Stova

JUNE 30, 2023

Identify Your Target Audience Before diving into marketing tactics, identify and understand your target audience. This information will guide your marketing efforts and enable you to craft compelling messages that resonate with your audience.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 21, 2019

Instead, you need to meet audiences where they are. Visit Savannah, for example, used the polling feature to collect feedback from users and build an audience-directed tourism video that continues to live on its website and YouTube channel today. In the coming year, make sure you’re prepared to meet your audience wherever they are.

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DCI

MARCH 20, 2023

According to the Muck Rack State of Journalism Report , online newspapers and Twitter are the most popular sources of news for journalists, with Twitter being the most valuable social network for them. Here are some key trends in media relations that economic development professionals should keep in mind when working with the media: 1.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Rob Gard A closing event held at a historic off-site venue during the annual PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Travel & Tourism 2023 Section Conference, which Convene attended in late June, gave Destination Madison a chance to demonstrate that expertise.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The event planning team collaborates with marketing to create compelling content that resonates with the target audience. Lead Generation and Follow-up During the event, the event planning team facilitates opportunities for lead generation through networking sessions, product demonstrations, and interactive workshops.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

You can also get in touch with your audience before, and further develop that sense of community that is so paramount. This means better sponsorship opportunities, increased value for your organization, and networking opportunities all across the globe. But on the other hand, you still need to keep your target audience in mind.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2021

“We channeled our certainty into a communications strategy that would instill confidence into our audience. Clarion Events reimagined the exhibit floor plan for Insuretech Connect, building around “meaningful areas of the show floor that were dedicated to learning and networking.” ” (Courtesy Insuretech Connect). “As

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Last August, mdg and New Hope Network (Informa Markets) worked together to introduce Newtopia Now , a natural, organic, and conscious products industry expo. Be audience-centric vs. event-centric Too often, organizers start the ideation process by focusing on keynote speakers, parties, on-site activations, and all the other fun stuff.

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