Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

If event marketers want their message to resonate with attendees, they must speak the language of event goers — not the other way around. Jargon is pervasive in marketing — and event marketing is no exception. Promoting exhibit space to companies? Success starts here!” Content is king!”

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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. Regular posting can help ensure that more of your prospects have the chance to see names they recognize in a list of likes.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if we see low registration numbers among event alumni, we may deploy targeted communications highlighting how the event has been enhanced from previous years, including new features, planned product launches, and first-time speakers. Or experimenting with SMS (texting) as a means of promoting a one-day flash sale.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you haven’t added influencer marketing — a collaboration between popular social-media users and brands to promote brands’ products or services — into your event marketing mix yet, consider these five reasons to do so. Influencer marketing enables you to: Reach younger audiences.

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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. And by promoting a unique hashtag for an event, the content that attendees create becomes more discoverable.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 8, 2024

Event branding aims to establish a cohesive and consistent experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders, ultimately leaving a lasting impression and building brand recognition. What is the Difference Between Event Branding and Event Marketing?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

When it comes to going green, most event marketers start with the obvious solutions — trading print promotions for digital or finding alternatives to single-use plastics. It’s relatively easy being green for the span of an event or a campaign. Let’s think outside the recycling bin. Bake Sustainability Into the Experience.

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JUNE 18, 2022

One way to market a destination is by highlighting such attractions as its theater, dining, or music scenes. When it comes to event marketing, it’s always been not just who and what that matters, but where — and since the pandemic, the destination plays an even larger role in attracting an audience. Bring the Culture in.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

Public Relations Flubs. Public relations is an integral part of any event’s marketing, but sometimes, instead of driving engagement and attendance, public relation stunts end up backfiring, causing public outrage. Marketing Misfires.

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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. PR is a vital part of event promotion.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

Many events are seeing equal — or, in some cases, greater — international numbers than 2019. But that doesn’t mean markets, messages, and promotional approaches should be the same as they were four years ago. Build out an ecosystem of in-market multipliers.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

If your organization has a weighty mission, does that mean that “light” social media content is off-limits when it comes to promoting your annual event? When used appropriately, dance reels, Taylor Swift memes, cat videos, and the Wes Anderson aesthetic (IYKYK) can help humanize your event’s brand and build loyalty among followers.

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MARCH 16, 2022

That includes the hidden metadata that teach platforms like Facebook and Google how to read, segment, and promote your site’s pages. Michael Engard is a web developer and UX/UI specialist at mdg , a marketing and public relations agency specializing in audience acquisition for live and online events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami welcomed Flint as market general manager and promoted Lora to area director of marketing. Lora has been with the hotels for 12 years, beginning her career at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale as its public relations manager. Von DeLuna.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Previously, Snow worked as senior tourism marketing and sales supervisor at Visit Central Florida, where he played an important role in recruiting and executing meetings, conferences, and events, and as director of tourism at Warren County NY Tourism, where he secured comprehensive sponsorship programs and managed event marketing.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2021

Consider a 365-content strategy for your audiences in select target countries or develop exclusive content with an international partner who will be invested in promotion and help you reach new audiences. Leverage online or on-demand content you may have produced over the last year, then continue to think strategically.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 31, 2022

IBIE also called on the power of micro-influencers by encouraging attendees to use a referral marketing tool upon registering. Additionally, speakers were provided with personalized graphics and a branded video-production tool to promote their sessions. Betting big on digital.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 20, 2023

In the future, however, the focus could shift to building community by giving attendees a voice in event content, speaker selection, etc. The following technologies are related to Web 3.0, BASE TECHNOLOGY: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Event marketers are already reaping the benefits of using AI software.

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