Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

With a backdrop of rising costs, exhibitors are making choices that can negatively affect the show organizers revenue and the stability of the exhibitions and events industry. Trade shows remain a unique marketing channel, offering access to valuable data, relationship-building opportunities, and measurable ROI.

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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 can you use your booth to then drive traffic back to your website, drive for meetings later, or to get the communication going? Folks are going to be deciding, is this a trade show that I need to go to?

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

An increasing number of organizations are planning for in-person events and trade shows in a living-with-COVID environment. And they can do this through their marketing and their event spaces in a number of ways: Having open and transparent communication. Engaging employees and speakers who reflect your goals.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

The Trade Show, from the Eyes of Attendees. For any attendee, the trade show and its booths will always be the center of attention. You should also consider how the attendees move not just when inside the trade show, but also while in different segments of the city. Doing Online Registration Right.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel. To stand out, clearly communicate what makes your product or service unique.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. Slack claims to be the future of business communication. The entire team can quickly communicate through these channels to share files, insights, and updates.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

About two years ago, the senior director of experience and engagement for The Collective, a division of BCD Meetings & Events, became intrigued by the Neu Project, an online global community started by Google’s event planners to create and share inclusive approaches towards people with neurodiversity.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

On their blog, you’ll find great insights into digital marketing and experiential marketing for corporate events, as well as trade show presentation. Trade shows, exhibitions, and brand activation. Skyline Trade Show Tips. There’s a wealth of trade show knowledge right here. Tigris Events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Read More: The Art of Communication “We all know the reality of our times. It’s tough out there in many places. You’ve got to stay sharp, embrace new tools and be equipped to handle the constant waves of change brought about by Covid and economic pendulum swings.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The two people on this committee can bounce ideas off of each other, get a second opinion from one another, and easily communicate with the team lead and other committees. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. “We are thrilled with the positive feedback we’ve received from our community, buyers and suppliers alike, and look forward to seeing a wealth of new business partnerships and industry innovation,” James said.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. This individual should ideally serve as the primary liaison with third-party event producers, ensuring streamlined communication and facilitating the best possible event experience.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners. Have a flexible contingency plan, communicate promptly with attendees and speakers, and use technology to disseminate updates efficiently.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2024

She holds a master’s degree in public and corporate communications. Swanson is promoted to the role of vice president of communications. She has worked with Visit Anaheim for seven years, moving through ascending roles, from communications specialist, to manager, to director and now as vice president.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We can also use it as a training or real-time monitoring tool where the brand management, marketing, or communications team can see where in the organization are teams diminishing the value of your brand – all in a very secure and confidential way.” “The trade shows that I went to were typically only annual or semi-annual.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participants took part in an interactive session that blended presentation, discussion and exercises to gain a deeper insight into how people perceive and process conflict to improve their communication skills, as well as how to adapt their work style to work more effectively with friends and colleagues.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Just as passing a ball isn’t successful if the person doesn’t catch it, telling a person something isn’t communicating unless the person can understand it. Empathy is our superpower,” she said.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Event management software company Aventri has acquired ITN International , an innovator in mobile and cloud-based technology and near-field technology (NFC) that allows two electronic devices to communicate with one another.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Conversational prompts can be used to adjust copy for event websites, attendee communications, email marketing and mobile event apps. Read More: San Antonio is for Meetings The acquisition of Jifflenow and iCapture in January enhances Trade Show Solutions to address a big chunk of most marketing budgets that needs to be managed.

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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. The SEMA Car show is usually one of the largest to visit the city each year. People meet to connect, communicate and improve their business. Conventioneers Return.

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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. One way to help meeting professionals convince their executives and attendees that coming together in a controlled environment with appropriate protocols in place is safe is to show how it is being done.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

This is the show where you bring out all your new products”, explains Mark. “And the public relations before a trade show nowadays you can’t just drop it on the day of the trade show, they’ll never be seen. And so I said to my team, “Hey, let’s do a virtual trade show.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. Contribute to the communications plan. Tuesday, Oct. Only a little!

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Cort

JULY 20, 2021

Before you move forward with marketing your brand at a trade show, it’s important to understand the different types of events where you can show off your company. Even though trade shows, conventions, and expos are similar in most ways, there are subtle differences that are worth your while to comprehend.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Her dedication and expertise is apparent through her previous work in marketing communications success of the Westin Anaheim Resort and their many local venues under Wincome Hospitality. She will sell and market Atlanta as a premier destination for group meetings as well as attend trade shows and coordinate partner participation.

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Skift Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

The company analyzed over 360,000 attendee registration records for three editions of 30 trade shows over three years. The findings make for a fascinating profile of today’s trade show attendees. By sharing your data and communicating transparently, suppliers might be more willing to play ball.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?” Is it worth paying duties on that?

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Here are some of the most popular ways of implementing gamification at conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. Promote Attendee Communication With Icebreakers. For reference, check out InEvent’s gamification presentation. Gamified Polling & Feedback.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows. There are 5 kinds of people that attend trade shows. There’s the niche buyer which sticks to his trade show goals at all costs, and if you’re after this type you’ll actually need a smaller booth. Which type would benefit your trade show the most?

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