Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. It can turn that conversation into a training module and create blog and social media posts. “We

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Feedly – Organize, read and share what matters to you.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Other ideas will take time but are so worth it! .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness. Roles that can be performed remotely include: Social media manager. Accountant.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As part of our Events Industry Forecast , Convene asked Sara Fellows, director of social media at mdg, to pick which social-media channels she thinks are best for promoting events. User statistics came from Sprout Social.). Here’s what she had to say. Instagram. 2 billion monthly global active users.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2018

We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates , James Spellos of Meeting U , and Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies are joining us and weighing in on the event tech trends.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Yet many marketers DO question whether or not TikTok should be part of their social media strategy. Following content trends is a sure way to reach a large number of users – and the algorithm then shapes the target audience based on response. Here’s the catch: trends develop daily and are gone before you know it.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become the most powerful and influential tool for marketing and promoting events. Unlocking its secrets can open a world of possibilities for event organizers looking to reach a wider audience and generate buzz.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Branded gifts are ubiquitous at industry events of all sizes, and there is no reason for this trend to be overlooked in a virtual context. Use Social Media Effectively. To help out, here are just six ideas that could inspire your own promotional efforts. Send In The Swag! Leverage Storytelling To Your Advantage.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. And if you want to keep up and be on the top of trends, subscribe to our blog and get new insights delivered regularly to your inbox. Read more about how the industry is changing below.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

For hotel sales managers, this trend presents both an opportunity and a challenge: to rethink traditional strategies and create innovative solutions that cater to this growing segment of smaller, frequent meetings while maintaining profitability and service excellence. Another key factor is budget optimization.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. Tune in to this educational episode about up-and-coming trends: from web 3.0 For many, it’s just another futuristic trend they cannot wrap their heads around.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. But based on the most recent marketing and event trends , we can categorize them into three broad types: Singular annual event strategy. Multi-event strategy.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2018

8 Skills for Effective Social Media Management. Being a social media manager means you need to keep up with the latest trends and tools in tech. From the basic writing and editing skills to the more technical SEO and copywriting know-how, a social media manager is truly a jack-of-all-trades.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. If an event organizer using an AI chatbot can “give you value in the form of instant answers or information, [it] builds trust,” said Chuck Elias, CEO of 42Chat.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Destinations International , the association for destination organizations ( DMOs ) and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), wants to help its members build back better. The 78-page report that resulted from the study identifies 100 trends and 80 strategies from six key constituencies. Chief among these are the following.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. Instead, connections and event-related experiences were at best scattered across several social media platforms. IMEX also recognizes community as one of the biggest event trends. One login, endless value.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here we’ll delve into the ways a content plan can captivate communication between social media marketing, digital ads, the CEO, PR department, and the sales team. Social Media and Digital Ads Collaboration In the fast-paced world of social media and digital advertising, consistency is key.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

And that trend is expected to continue in 2018. From event apps to and matching software to wearable technology and private social media groups, there are a ton of different ways to use technology to enhance your events. Event apps are often designed as a holistic approach to organizing and engaging event attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Surprisingly enough, social media isn’t the main driver. A solid majority (63 percent) of respondents said that word of mouth was the best way to reach potential attendees, while social media marketing came in second place, at 49 percent. percent used video. percent used video.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. When marketing and sales teams work together, your organization can lower its cost per lead (CPL) while bringing in more quality leads. The truth is that by partnering with a marketing team, sales departments can benefit greatly.

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DCI

JUNE 20, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. Social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube have algorithms that prioritize accessible content. So, how can you make your social media marketing accessible? Here are a few reasons why. 1.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

With a focus on the future of the industry and a reinvigoration for the importance of meetings, Smart Meetings has listed ways in which leading organizations are recognizing the national holiday and avenues for getting involved to ensure the importance and sentiment behind GMID is celebrated every day of the year. is the topic at hand.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

Grow Your Social Media Channels. billion people used social media, and that number is growing astronomically. As a result, social media is a fantastic place for destinations to reach past, current, and future visitors through UGC campaigns. Social media stats can tell you a lot about your target audience.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Increase your presence on social media. social media wall). Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. What’s the kind of story they will like?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. Event organizers will then be able to deliver an event agenda that easily responds to their audience’s expectations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Event platforms can do wonders for your event ROI.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Social media influencers are the new celebrity. The best part?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Why Phones Aren’t as Bad as Show Organizers Think. During high-profile events, such as football games and awards shows, many shift their attention between the TV screen and the online conversation generated by the event, sharing their thoughts in real time and following trending hashtags on platforms like Twitter. Take notes.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

3D projection mapping is another awe-inspiring option for organizers. Setting up a long LED entranceway provides organizers the opportunity to communicate an elaborate brand story and build anticipation to a fever pitch. They also work as event promotion and marketing being spread across attendees social media channels.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

And this story is often a digital one, shared through social media. It turns out that social media is also the perfect platform to capture the play with the senses you have concocted for your attendees. A global, organized list of 3 million influencers at your fingertips, for all your future events!

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Event promotion and social media have always been a match made in heaven. If you’re looking for tips on everything from TikTok paid advertising to creating organic content, we’ve got you covered. A mixture of organic and paid ads is a winning strategy for any social media platform. Participate in trends.

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