Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

So, how can event marketers use visuals to drive audience engagement and event attendance? Prospective attendees are more likely to identify with an event if they see other participants who look like them in attendance or on the speaker roster. Ninety-five percent of B2B buyers said they wanted shorter, highly visual content.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What are your event marketing resolutions for the new year? this year’s disruptors were largely positive for event marketers — like AI and new audiences with changing values. Disruption was the name of the game in 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 16, 2022

A quality website that provides your audience with key attributes that bring them back often will serve another function: marketing your events. Here are a few of the most important qualities of a website that your event prospects will expect. The last two decades have seen the rise of mobile devices, app stores, and social media.

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DCI

MAY 25, 2023

For many college graduates, entering the workforce is a daunting prospect, but we’ve been there and want to share some advice to help guide you to success. DCI’s team of destination marketers has been in your shoes. That destination marketing is an actual industry! I didn’t know it existed until after college.”

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

From operations and design to marketing and personalization, AI solutions are having an impact on all areas of the industry — and the time to harness their potential is now. Will AI start to push prospective attendees and exhibitors toward more specialized, niche events versus larger shows? Vice versa?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

Elizabeth Doll/PCMA) Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes You can take a page from Taylor Swift’s marketing approach in your attendee acquisition strategy plan. Give your prospective attendees sneak peeks, exclusive offers, and other opportunities to be in-the-know on all event-related news.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 4, 2021

More than 90 percent of event participants responding to a recent survey said they are not opposed to additional health and safety protocols at events like Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando earlier this year. Almost all exhibitors (94 percent) responded favorably to the prospect of smaller, more qualified audiences.

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Convene by PCMA

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. Think Creatively about Partnerships.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2023

But that doesn’t mean markets, messages, and promotional approaches should be the same as they were four years ago. As a result, the markets organizers are prioritizing and how they’re reaching audiences are changing. Build out an ecosystem of in-market multipliers. State Department is still working on a backlog of applications.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 18, 2024

Historically, event marketers have focused narrowly — and often, exclusively — on the present show cycle. Nothing is going to turn off prospective attendees more than a constant bombardment of promotional emails “screaming” at them to REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE. Event marketers cannot live on email alone.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Events play a critical role in many companies’ marketing mix — giving them exposure for their brands, launching new products, and meeting with buyers. During this time, many companies moved the function of “events” from the sales department to the digital department, which rolls up to marketing.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 31, 2023

Identifying key audiences and demographics Capturing the attention of the “ideal consumer” can sometimes feel like the white whale of marketing, but website analytics make it easier than ever to identify who is visiting your website, and why they may have found themselves there. Don’t you dare! KEY USES FOR WEBSITE ANALYTICS 1. Independent.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 31, 2023

Identifying key audiences and demographics Capturing the attention of the “ideal consumer” can sometimes feel like the white whale of marketing, but website analytics make it easier than ever to identify who is visiting your website, and why they may have found themselves there. Don’t you dare! KEY USES FOR WEBSITE ANALYTICS 1. Independent.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

I’ve had my ear to the ground during the nearly first quarter of the year and have aggregated the following advice and insights from organizers who have planned, produced, supported and/or marketed successful 2022 events. Ensure prospective exhibitors are aware of the message their absence will send to the industry.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

During the pandemic, event marketers with a growth mindset experimented with new ways to serve their audiences, collaborated with their remote teammates, and generated revenue for their organizations. And now that the worst of the pandemic is behind us (fingers crossed), how can event marketers continue moving boldly into the future?

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Stova

JUNE 30, 2023

While organizing a remarkable event is essential, effective marketing strategies play a vital role in maximizing attendance and creating buzz around your event. This blog post will explore several key marketing strategies that event professionals can leverage to boost event registration and make their events truly remarkable.

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DCI

AUGUST 17, 2023

When it comes to measuring campaign success, destination marketers often default to raw data that fails to tell the entire story – or even the right story. Destinations International promotes qualitative measurements in its latest Public Relations Measurement Guidelines Handbook for Destination Organizations. Data is real.

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DCI

JANUARY 27, 2022

The “most wanted” media targets for destination marketing organizations often include the same travel-oriented titles… Afar , Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure. But today’s best lifestyle media provide a wealth of new avenues through which to engage prospective visitors. .

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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. Over 82% of PR professionals anticipate the integration of PR and marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 30, 2022

For instance, events held in states that pass what’s being referred to as “Don’t Say Gay” legislation could find themselves up against boycotts by prospective attendees. And while values-based marketing may often be reactive to current events or societal trends, it should also be employed proactively. Millennials?are

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2024

After defining your audience and key objectives — are you trying to attract a certain target market, increase engagement, improve exhibitor satisfaction? — Target your marketing. The more targeted and closely aligned with prospects’ interests campaigns are, the better. Plan with purpose.

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DCI

JANUARY 13, 2022

As new technology and new practices develop, so must the methods that travel pr professionals use to track the effectiveness of their travel public relations efforts. It simply doesn’t demonstrate how your media placements are benefiting the destination’s marketing strategy. Skip Ad Equivalency. Using ad equivalency is archaic.

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DCI

AUGUST 28, 2023

The charming shops with a mix of offerings, the individual character of building facades and walkable streets with shade and accessible sidewalks all contribute toward the unique sense of place that impresses prospective students and their parents and keeps alumni eager to return. I love my school so much (Go Green!)

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For our economic development clients, we survey corporate executives in targeted industries and site selection consultants, as well as prospective talent from prime feeder markets. There is no doubt that economic development and destination marketing have merged closer and closer together during the past 30 years.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2021

This isn’t the year to be aggressive with your international marketing efforts but to be agile and informed. As vaccination rates continue to rise across many European markets, you’ll gain credibility by continuing to deliver general show updates, best practices for travel, and useful industry content. Ride the Tide.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. Submit it here.

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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. Through extensive surveys, market research, and interviews with a variety of stakeholders, the team got a good sense of the shifting needs of the industry.

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