Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The Comeback of Jewelry Trade Shows. Chief Operating Officer Joe Murphy and President Andie Weinman of Continental Buying Group (CBG) just finished off the first live show since the pandemic began, at Caesars Palace. million-square-foot West Hall expansion with Informa Markets’ annual World of Concrete (WOC) convention.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 25, 2017

Consider the trade show to be your stage – and you need to be performing from the moment you leave your hotel room until the moment you return. This is a great time to bring the creative marketing types in and see what they come up with free of budget restraints. The leads you capture are what makes the event worthwhile.

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Techsytalk

MAY 2, 2017

So, you made it through the big industry trade show. Chances are, many companies will be contacting your new connection after the trade show. It is important to bear in mind that after a major trade show that many prospects will be overwhelmed with correspondence. What is your next step?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2018

To many event professionals, trade show engagement is a worthy but often elusive challenge. After all, how do you dispel the notion that people have about trade shows with its “bland ambassadors” and boring cube booths? Also, learn from the best brands and how they make their trade shows memorable.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

Planning to attend a trade show can be overwhelming; having a clearly defined set of goals and a timeline can help you spread things out and ensure you have a successful show. From the initial strategizing and planning to the actual day of the event, here’s how to prepare for a successful show. 6 Months Before the Show.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. This year was no exception. I attended in search of trends shaping U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

To truly capture their interest and secure their business, you need a precise, well-crafted digital marketing strategy tailored to their unique needs. Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. What Is Experiential Marketing? .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

1 thing it’s used for is to ‘get the ungettables,’ says Krista Cameron, vice president of industry relations for Encore Global’s Canadian market. “If And when they show up, how do we get them involved? Holograms as Speaker Catcher “The No. How do they learn? How do we get them to come back? Guest line up for it.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers.

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Endless Events

JULY 12, 2018

But, with the ability today to measure metrics and pinpoint specific results, it’s essential to be able to show how event marketing efforts were successful. After all, marketing is allocated a considerable portion of the budget, and we need to be able to show evidence that marketing investments are worth the money spent.

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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.” Exhibitors In Virtual Events Should Learn About Inbound Marketing. It’s people who see your exhibit booth not just as a marketing asset, but as a digital marketing asset,” says Will.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Will brought up the fact that Rachel Wimberly wrote an article for Trade Show News Network, titled ‘ Please Stop Asking if Attendance ‘Was Down’ at Shows Running Right Now ‘ He was curious to learn what his co-hosts had to say about that. . You need to now look up-market to high-end enterprise clients.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work?

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. There are many benefits of trade shows for professionals in the meetings and events industry. These strategies can help.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I spoke to Isabelle Salau, Multi-Property Director of Sales & Marketing at Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center and she shared with me: ‘We often compete with major European destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, or Warsaw. ‘Our This added extra comfort and convenience during the busy trade show.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Read More : Survey: Many Event Marketers Say Orgs Not Effective at Virtual Events. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The post Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Can we get an event marketing plan up in here? Because no matter how you feel about it, marketing is a fundamental part of any business. We’re here today to help you navigate the uncertain waters of marketing. And more specifically, of creating an event marketing plan. Why Do I Need A Marketing Event Plan?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“As we struggled with the launch process and going into the market, we also learned some things. One of which was that there’s this huge disconnect between sales and marketing. ” “We’re primarily working with consulting firms, banks, and sales and marketing professionals,” he adds.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The refreshed South Street Seaport offers waterfront relaxation where you can enjoy live music and seasonal farmers’ markets. The Historic Klamath regularly hosts tech mixers, and South of Market has become the go-to place for AI gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Strategies for Attracting and Accommodating Smaller Meetings To effectively serve this emerging market, hotels need to adopt a combination of flexibility, personalization, and technological advancements. By understanding these shifts and the clients evolving needs, hotels can position themselves as a go-to partner for smaller-scale events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. Partnership event marketing or co-marketing of events is also an idea that’s getting more popular. Trade Show Tips for the New Year. Going on a trade show this 2018?

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

Trade Shows Are Looking Forward to a Tempered Boom. According to the year’s Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, the number of people attending trade shows is increasing, particularly in the B2B sector. For most marketers, being relegated to sales positions may seem like a step-down.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

There will even be more content designed just for destination marketers. The annual Event Marketing and Management Product Roadmap will outline where the company is investing in development for the future. Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors. Browse the trade show floor all day for demos and deals.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The Many Challenges of Event Marketing. Likewise, there is no widespread adoption of best practices such as “bottom-of-the-funnel” metrics and even event marketing technologies. Continuing our discussion, how do you plan to use virtual or augmented reality in your trade show? Is Social Media Marketing Too Hard?

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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. Marketing Your Next Event like a Pro.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

“But I think as we’re moving forward, we’re seeing 3D trade show platforms where you can have a virtual version of your stand and things like that. Which is getting slightly closer to what we’re used to in terms of a physical trade show.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

“It’s gonna create an ‘easy button’ that you can click, and boom, it will analyze years of unwieldy data, build an event based on those insights with suggested locations, amount of space, speakers, content, length of time for sessions and all the marketing materials you need to promote it. All of these things that take time goes away.”

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine.

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Skift Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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. Developing a Comprehensive Budget: Create a detailed budget that accounts for all expenses, from venue rental and catering to marketing and technology.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Allison Aguilar Bultman Allison Aguilar Bultman, Destination Madison Destination Madison promotes Aguilar Bultman to a brand new sales position: convention sales manager, multicultural markets. Axel Najera Axel Najera, Fairmont Mayakoba Fairmont Mayakoba appoints Najera to the role of assistant director of marketing.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Do it Best , a co-op hardware company that has been holding its biannual trade show in Indianapolis for several decades, works closely with Visit Indy , the city’s CVB, as well as other partners. Whether it’s the AV or the in-house caterer, it’s about building those relationships and utilizing them to accomplish what we need to do.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. They are your in-house ideators and implementers of the media, marketing, attendee engagement, and more. Much of what the program administrators do is towards the beginning of the event planning process.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

By acquiring arguably their biggest competitor in the United States there is no question they stand to dominate the market. PSAV acquires Southern Audio Visual , with the acquisition came valuable partnerships with luxury hotels and strengthened their hold on key markets. major markets. December 2016. November 2018.

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