Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance. Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event.

Networking 368

Networking Attendee Social Media Preparation 368

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. Future Readiness.

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Virtual Events 98

Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Top-level corporate event planning requires a certain skill set to pull off. You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. You also need to do enterprise event marketing and take your management, analytics, and execution to a higher level. Make Your Post-Event Surveys Work for You.

Sponsors 271

Sponsors Event Planning Marketing Marketing 271

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The real magic behind the process is how everything is prepared in advance, starting June of the year before. A veteran audio technician takes us through the entire process, this is a thorough example that preparation is everything in events. Preparation is everything in events. Finding the Big Picture in Events.

Management 237

Management Event Apps Social Media Events 237

Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2021

Data can be a gold mine for event marketers. To overcome the event impact gap—and create events that deliver fantastic attendee experiences and incredible business results—marketers must look past intuition and tap into the huge wealth of data in their tech stacks. The event rolls around and they join virtually.

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Platform 98

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This week’s iconic guest is the knowledgeable Gianna Gaudini , an event marketing strategist who understands events inside and out. She worked as Marketing Events Lead at Google for nine years and Head of Events at AWS for nearly two years. ” From event planning to event marketing.

Event Planning 347

Event Planning Virtual Events Events Audience 347

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Debrief meetings are also a great opportunity to celebrate the event’s success, boosting the morale of your team. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Or it can also be some missing support for your staff like lack of supplies or time to prepare. What went wrong?

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Event at University of Notre Dame; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts.

Events 244

Events Vendor Government Networking 244

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The nature of the virtual event will dictate whether or not including a competition of some kind will be a sensible strategy, but in the right scenario, it could be a real boon for your brand reputation, as well as helping to spread the word about the event and boost attendance figures in one fell swoop.

Virtual Events 308

Virtual Events Promotion Social Media Events 308

Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Event planning certification allows you to make the tough decisions before the event, such as whether to go free or paid or how to manage logistics. Marketing Your Next Event like a Pro. There’s a myriad of tools to use for event marketing, and not all of them are effective.

Certification 212

Certification Virtual Events Event Planning Trade Show 212

Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2022

But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful. Enter event marketing automation — the marvel can help you eliminate tedious marketing chores and get things done in less time while helping you achieve more than you ever thought possible. What is event marketing automation?

Automation 77

Automation Event Marketing Event Planning Marketing 77

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

This will not give you the results you want at best by not preparing you are in for an unpredictable ride. Make sure to prepare surprises as well, and to understand just what figures you are gunning for a truly successful event. Online Event Marketing Techniques. That is if they are done well! You can do better!

Corporate Meeting 209

Corporate Meeting Trends Meeting Entertainment 209

Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Here are some tried-and-tested ways to keep people coming to your events. B2B Event Marketing Reloaded. In a Bizzabo study, around 87% of executives believe that live events will be instrumental in their B2B marketing strategy. Corporate Events Aren’t Cheap, but They Pay Off. Instagram for Event Success.

Event Planning 214

Event Planning B2B Event Apps Registration 214

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Related: Preparing for a Leaner Commission World. Their support for event marketing is ‘largely intuitive, based more on anecdotal evidence than on hard data,’ the executive summary said.”. This curveball put planners in a state of panic, with the question “What’s next?” constantly on their minds.

Meeting 196

Meeting Planner Technology Technology 196

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Showing enormous crowds from a pre-COVID event might do more than bring up safety concerns — it might also set false expectations. Ninety-five percent of B2B buyers said they wanted shorter, highly visual content. Trigger Urgency.

Event Marketing 81

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 81

Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

Another way of engaging conference speakers work the crowd is that they include event apps that allow for live audience polling. Bizzabo found that “an overwhelming majority of event marketers (86%) believe that technology can have a major positive impact on the success of their events.” Event Production.

Speakers 221

Speakers Conference Audience Event Apps 221

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The study group was a particularly meaningful way to prepare. He currently serves on the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees, the board of directors for the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and is the vice chair of the Advisory Board for the Corporate Event Marketing Foundation.

Education 264

Education Hospitality Certification Networking 264

DCI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Get in touch with Pamela Laite at pamela.laite@aboutdci.com to learn more about how DCI’s events marketing team can help you. The post Preparing for IMEX: 5 Meeting Trends that Destinations Need to Embrace appeared first on Development Counsellors International (DCI). These meeting trends are just the start.

Preparation 73

Preparation Trends Meeting Planner 73

Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

Thankfully, Bizzabo has compiled a list of items every event professional should do before anything else. It also includes a complete breakdown of how to prepare the perfect booth, while also giving tips for preparing for emergencies. Four Essential Questions to Ask about Your Marketing Plan.

Attendee 189

Attendee Trade Show Social Media Airlines 189

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

While event tech (AI, data security, VR, and AR) is maturing and would undoubtedly be a centerpiece of many conferences this year, trendsetters are looking several steps beyond at ideas concerning event design and the personalization of the attendee’s journey. You’d better come prepared.

Trade Show 230

Trade Show Social Media Audience Attendee 230

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Don’t be afraid to probe venues on potentially uncomfortable subjects such as construction delays, labor contracts, strikes and any other business issues that could have an adverse effect on an event. Prepare for GDPR. More : Is Your Event Marketing Plan Ready for GDPR?

Planner 209

Planner Contracts Contracts Vendor 209

InEvent

DECEMBER 16, 2022

An event can’t sell itself, no matter how much you’ve prepared for it. Without a solid event marketing strategy, chances are your event will be drab or have a poor turnout. It successfully drives business … Post Top 7 Event Marketing Ideas & Strategies showed as first in InEvent Blog.

Event Marketing 52

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Events 52

Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Need to Boost Event ROI? Events are the best way to connect with your audience, in-person or online. The problem is that you spend a lot of time and money preparing for this event, and those costs count against how much revenue you take home. It’s not enough to declare victory because your event went off without a hitch.

Registration 317

Registration Sponsors Events Trade Show 317

Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

Matthew is the Managing Director and co-founder of Your Stand Builder , an award-winning company that “revolutionizes the way companies all around the world prepare for their exhibitions” So who better than him to teach us how to create amazing exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events?

Trade Show 320

Trade Show Virtual Events Events Proposal 320

Bizzaboo

MARCH 27, 2023

As an event marketer, you need to know the implications of the impending cookiepocalypse and what you can do to prepare. Keep reading to learn what cookies are, what a cookieless future means for the events industry, and specific actions you can take today to prepare. What are cookies?

Preparation 52

Preparation Organization Advertising Website 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 27, 2023

As an event marketer, you need to know the implications of the impending cookiepocalypse and what you can do to prepare. Keep reading to learn what cookies are, what a cookieless future means for the events industry, and specific actions you can take today to prepare. What are cookies?

Preparation 52

Preparation Organization Advertising Website 52

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

If the responses are good and the event ROI was high, you could also use these answers as proof demonstrating to future sponsors your sponsorship opportunities are a great investment. Bonus Tip: According to our Event Marketing Report , 54% of event marketers have trouble showing event ROI to key decision-makers.

Sponsors 105

Sponsors Speakers Attendee Virtual Events 105

Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sponsorships aren’t something you can secure a week before an event. Sponsors have to budget for your event, make travel plans, and print promo materials for the event. In other words, they need lots of time to prepare. If planning an event for next year, consider sourcing sponsors during Q4.

Sponsors 296

Sponsors Social Media Events Online 296

Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. How can you market to Gen Z? What events do they enjoy?

Social Media 156

Social Media Audience Events Media 156

Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

For example, an event app might suggest an event marketer go to a content creation workshop. . Attendees will feel the event is catered to their needs while planners can rest assure they are creating an engaging experience for all in attendance. . Apps are getting smarter. Onsite Security Improvements .

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Negotiate the Details Prepare for pushback on all fronts, Payne advised. “I Because I can assure you that top tier cities, or top tier hotels even up and coming destinations are being booked,” Payne continued, “There are organizations that are snatching up those dates that are open in top tier hotels, or top tier cities.

Contracts 231

Contracts Contracts Planner Events 231

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this episode of the Event Brew podcast , Nick, Will, and Deanna make a joint effort to discuss the similarities and differences between cannabis and alcohol, what event professionals should prepare for, and how to make an excellent cannabis introduction at your event. How Does Cannabis for Events Compare to Alcohol?

Trends 177

Trends Events Preparation Education 177

Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Remind them of the webinar date, start time, and schedule of events, but don’t spam registrants’ inboxes. Email registrants one week, one day, and one hour prior to the event. Marketing research shows that sending a day-of reminder email can increase live webinar attendance by up to 20%. Prepare tech support services.

Registration 158

Registration Virtual Events Advertising Social Media 158

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Anjia Nicolaidis, group director, international strategy AI technology will address two of the biggest challenges in international event marketing analyzing complex patterns in global audience market data and achieving genuine cultural relevance at scale.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Social Media Events Trends 52

Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Decide on the date(s) when the event will take place. Prepare a preliminary budget based on historic costings and supplier quotes. Plan the event layout. Secure speakers Develop and activate an event marketing plan. Prepare and print event collateral. Confirm or recruit event staffing.

Proposal 130

Proposal Rehearsal Speakers Sponsors 130

Stova

AUGUST 4, 2021

The word of the day is preparation. If the past year has taught us anything, the power of preparation is one lesson that should not be overlooked. Clear, effective, and comprehensive pre-event communication is more important than ever, especially now in the midst of evolving situations.

Communications 105

Communications Communications Planner Preparation 105

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

For example, an event app might suggest an event marketer go to a content creation workshop. . Attendees will feel the event is catered to their needs while planners can rest assure they are creating an engaging experience for all in attendance. . Apps are getting smarter. Onsite Security Improvements .

Trends 314

Trends Events Communications Communications 314