Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. All-Day Education. In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. Read More : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback. Bricklayer competition. A Sustainable Focus.

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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

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. The team was constantly asking, “Does that make sense?

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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. How soon in the process you do start working with them and how would you describe the communication arrangement? We work well in advance of the shows.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Create the Ultimate Trade Show Team. Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Communication lines should always be kept open, especially if you have contractors and remote staff on your side.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. Communication is difficult because staff is limited.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rather than being disheartened by these challenges, we’ve chosen to initiate a dialogue and educate our clients. Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area. Lounges and restaurants will be on the show floor. Communications will focus on making sure people know they shouldn’t be there if they don’t feel well. Badges will be sent in advance to reduce queues.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Many in Southern Nevada saw the return to higher leisure occupancy levels as practice for when conventions re-open the trade show doors this month. MPI’s World Education Congress will open at the new 550,000-square-foot CAESARS FORUM conference center the following week. Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe. Mike Massari.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Cindy Sample, director of NAMM trade show operations, remembers the moment well. Communicating All That Change. Although the convention was being moved to June, they couldn’t call it the NAMM Summer Show because that event in Nashville was being canceled. All of a sudden, it wasn’t looking good,” she said bluntly.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 17, 2024

million attendees in order to learn how attendees engage at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences and to identify overlooked gaps and underutilized strategies for event organizers and exhibitors. At trade shows, a 10-percent increase in activation led to a 7-percent increase in engagement.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Last week, the Dana team traveled to Las Vegas for IMEX America , the annual MICE industry trade show—back in person this year after going virtual in 2020. It was great to be on the show floor, soaking up everything this best-in-class event offers. FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For those respondents, “learning” or “content” resonates more than “education,” he said. And importantly, he added, the vocabulary we use for conventions — including exhibits, exhibitors, booths, and the term “trade show” itself — did not generate positive associations. Those will shift.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Is it important for attendees to be able to communicate 1:1? Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos. Do you want attendees to be able to walk through your event virtually?

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Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

The success of a trade show isnt just about attendee satisfaction; its also about creating an environment where exhibitors can thrive. Imagine youre hosting a tech-focused trade show. Offer interactive educational opportunities. Any questions.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

But often, explicit communication — saying or writing what’s needed to guide or influence desired behavior — improves matters over staying silent or beating around the bush. Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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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. Networking at scale is a key strength of trade shows and conferences something no local gathering or online option can match.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Think about why youre hosting the eventare you launching a new product, educating customers, or just generating buzz for your brand? Conferences and Workshops Conferences and workshops are educational events where speakers share knowledge and best practices with attendees. To get started youll want to do some planning.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Personalization isn’t just confined to marketing or operations — it should be both, Hardcastle-Geddes said, and should include education, registration, and all the other touchpoints along your participants’ journey. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Attendees can get a guide to tailored education in the hosted-buyer lounge and in the Inspiration Hub. From generative A.I

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

In late March, Mandi Graziano, vice president for global accounts for Hospitality Performance Network, got the kind of news no one wants to hear: The San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), where a client’s biggest trade show had been scheduled to be held, would not be available. The event scored a home run, Graziano said.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

They may say they are participating ‘because we always go to the trade show; because this is how we have done it for 20 years’. Another example is trade shows. When I talk to clients, I ask how they measure the success of their trade shows. So it was a successful trade show appearance, right?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

For those interested, CIC offers a Healthcare specific CMP certification , which is designed to educate planners in the healthcare industry. CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer What Is CTSM Certification? These are the three steps that are necessary to become a Certified Trade Show Marketer. Learn more: CMP 2.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

I also think that coming to sessions and trade-shows like this kind of help you build your trust. “Change is more than just communicating and telling people about the change, or training them on it. . “You have to know that failure is okay”, she adds. And trusting someone else begins with trusting yourself.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. The planner added: “We provided a space for recognition, rejuvenation, and education.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Business, networking, education and parties bought the community together over 3 days and the industry welcomed the return of the show. It’s been amazing – this show has packed a punch. So ILTM is the key trade show for us in Asia”. I have not stopped and have seen so many people I didn’t expect to.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discussed the challenges of attracting attendees to their events. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

travel industry—and meetings professionals around the world – will share March 30 on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), the annual international day of advocacy showcasing the value business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and the economy.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. For those interested, CIC offers a Healthcare specific CMP certification, designed to educate planners focused on the healthcare industry. Consumer Show Management. 9) CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. Event Marketing.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make an impact in your chapter and the NACE community. Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan. The IPEC program for independent planners provides the perfect mix of education, networking and meetings with suppliers, with options for hosted and nonhosted buyers.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2021

At Visit Orlando, we know that new protocols have added a layer of complexity to planning, so we focused on increased communication with our clients, providing accurate destination updates on our restaurants, attractions, hotels, and airport. Another example of a successful event is VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo).

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

Do you want to generate leads, increase brand awareness, or educate your audience? For example, if you are hosting a trade show, you might want to set a goal of generating 100 leads. Your event message should communicate the benefits of attending your event and answer the question: “What’s in it for me?”

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

“ How To Maximize Event ROI at Trade Shows, Conferences, and More To achieve the highest return on investment (ROI) for your events, it’s crucial to implement effective strategies tailored to different event types. Among Fortune 500 companies, 14% reported earning $5 for every $1 spent on their trade show exhibitions.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. Trade Shows - Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. Whereas most conferences are open to the public, trade shows usually require a screening process for buyers, company reps, and press.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

They are held to educate, inform, or train attendees. Trade shows: Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. Whereas most conferences are open to the public, trade shows usually require a screening process for buyers, company reps, and the press.

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