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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Organization Trade Show Education Certification 245

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. We’re bringing the first large-scale trade show in the country back to the show floor,” McCurdy says.

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Trade Show Retail Prospect Attendee 246

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. Make sure you respond right away to questions and requests and try to set appointments right at the show. The leads you capture are what makes the event worthwhile. Bring your Best Reps.

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Trade Show Prospect Panel Social Media 232

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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Trade Show Prospect Social Media Promotion 230

Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Topics addressed include sales savvy and creativity; leading a team through tough challenges; building accountability between stakeholders; creating better communication; overcoming the inevitable times when “shift happens”; creating alliance partners for better outcomes; and getting the most out of buyer/seller trade shows and events.

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Booking Hospitality Production Trade Show 261

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Proto Hologram (@protohologram) Proto’s M and life-size Epic models can also be used to promote products at events such as sales kickoffs in a more interactive and engaging format with their touch screens and QR codes that comes with data metrics and analytics. Guest line up for it.

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Events Speakers Technology Technology 246

Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2019

Whether it’s an onstage production or a corporate Christmas party, Fir comes in three sizes, so it has you covered. Yetiflake brings an icy beauty that’s perfect for an ice bar, music performance, television production and more. With front lighting or up lighting, we think Loop works best for conferences and trade shows.

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Panel Trade Show Production Conference 358

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

With a backdrop of rising costs, exhibitors are making choices that can negatively affect the show organizers revenue and the stability of the exhibitions and events industry. Trade shows remain a unique marketing channel, offering access to valuable data, relationship-building opportunities, and measurable ROI.

Trade Show 130

Trade Show Communications Communications Certification 130

Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Trade shows and conferences, once a staple of corporate America, where new products and services were presented and face to face connections made, are undergoing a transformation, driven by COVID-19. After a quick stop back in New Jersey, I was off to Europe for two more trade shows and some business meetings with partners.

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Trade Show Travel Travel Sports 98

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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Trade Show Rehearsal Destination Management Social Media 235

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

The new business model for trade shows is producing highly valuable, branded, multi-media content. By the second half of 2022, digital product offerings will be more robust and competitive for segments of the business that are traditionally part of the trade-show and event organizer on-site products.

Trade Show 98

Trade Show B2B Online Consulting 98

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel. To stand out, clearly communicate what makes your product or service unique. What can I offer that competitors cannot?

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Hospitality Marketing Marketing Social Media 130

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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Trade Show Virtual Events Events Proposal 320

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Andrea Stokes, practice lead for hospitality at JD Power , told Smart Meetings that according to data “81% of business travelers expect to travel at least once in the next 6 months to attend conferences, conventions or trade shows, which is good news for the meetings and events industry. These results are on par with our Q1 survey.)”.

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Trade Show Meeting Government Trends 264

Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Registration Meeting Proposal Trade Show 264

Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

Mark is the VP of Marketing of Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). This is the show where you bring out all your new products”, explains Mark. “And the public relations before a trade show nowadays you can’t just drop it on the day of the trade show, they’ll never be seen.

Trade Show 239

Trade Show Rehearsal Platform Events 239

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. Some of us are more productive in a coworking space, while others find more focus working in a coffee shop. Trade Show Tips for the New Year. Going on a trade show this 2018?

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Trade Show Social Media Audience Attendee 230

Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: What It Takes: Hybrid & Virtual Event Production: Elevating The Experience. It’s no secret that our surroundings impact mood, productivity, and overall happiness. What it takes to produce virtual and hybrid events – from the perspective of a production company (6-minute read).

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Virtual Events Trade Show Events Production 296

Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. Read More : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback. Despite the lower overall numbers, 11,000 classes were sold out as people were looking to increase their skills. A Sustainable Focus.

Trade Show 264

Trade Show Vendor Sustainability Social Media 264

Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions. Review our free production guide infographic and level up your AV tech knowledge. Continuing our discussion, how do you plan to use virtual or augmented reality in your trade show? Click To Tweet.

Social Media 232

Social Media Trade Show Automation Events 232

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Trade Shows McCormick Place leads Chicago’s spring business calendar with major industry events. The Inspired Home Show runs March 2-5, while the innovative ProMat 2025 manufacturing technology showcase takes place March 17-20. The city’s trade shows and tech sector create unmatched networking opportunities.

Travel 130

Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Account for accessibility.

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Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Additionally, they are much more likely to spend money on experiences rather than products. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. Brand activations and product launches can center around the actions of your end-users.

Marketing 296

Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. It is indispensable to work with trusted event production partners and anticipate all possibilities.

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Government Trade Show Rehearsal Planner 239

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“We’ve got two products at Astute Review. This then leads to the second product. “The trade shows that I went to were typically only annual or semi-annual. As you lead up to your big annual trade show, you can send us a template. Astute Review: An Introduction.

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Management Automation Trade Show Consulting 317

Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions.

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Trade Show Networking Vendor Education 243

Eventtia

MAY 24, 2024

Virtual trade shows are a fantastic forum to bring people together to discuss business, create new connections, and generate business. Even better, their main components – i.e. networking, exhibitor booths, product launches, and so on – work virtually. How to plan a virtual trade show So now we’ve got the basics done and dusted.

Trade Show 62

Trade Show Sponsors Platform Networking 62

Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. And not to feel like I was doing something productive. Virtual trade shows don’t have to be lame – here’s how to make them better! (8-minute Latest shows and podcasts.

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Virtual Events Affiliate Trade Show Events 229

Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

This Checklist Could Save Your Trade Show. Trade shows are intensely competitive. They are also relays and amplifiers for your brand and product. Tech up Your Display for Your Next Trade Show. Still using an old-fashioned projector or even a plain computer monitor for your trade show display?

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Attendee Trade Show Social Media Airlines 189

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It casts a shadow on employee well-being and disrupts an organization’s productivity. Meetings Can be Sensory Overload Zones Corporate meetings and trade shows are notorious for being sensory overload zones. Simply put: every company should have a game plan for dealing with stress management.

Meeting 246

Meeting Corporate Meeting Trade Show Production 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2021

We saw event production contracts go from thriving to nearly all events cancelled, scaled way back or transformed into virtual in a matter of hours or days. This will require solid production, formatting, timing and execution in order to include the remote audience and participants in a coordinated, seamless and inclusive way.

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Remote Audience B2B Trade Show 246

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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Planner Trade Show Logistics Events 317

Endless Events

MAY 11, 2020

And it was only in 2010 that mobile ads, specific for events and trade shows, really started to see huge growth. And if you’re looking for the best virtual event production company out there, chat with us! Click To Tweet. It was 2007 when the iPhone was released, but it takes a little while before people start using it.

Virtual Events 267

Virtual Events Trade Show Events Event Technology 267

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Now, Airbnb seeks to up the ante by adding its own Airbnb Experience products into the booking process. That is the highly competitive nature of today’s trade show landscape. Many factors play a role here, from technology to the natural charm of your trade show staff. Even if you build it, people may not come.

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Trade Show B2B Entertainment Events 205

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Trade Show Panel Technology Technology 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

The event business model framework is a grid with the top being “purpose”, bottom being “product for profit”, left being” engagement” and right being “ticket sales.”. On the other hand, an event focused on ticket sales and product for profit, makes the most revenue from an event, but may or may not engender as much good will.

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Medical Meetings Meeting Trade Show Virtual Events 246

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Our lovely host Sarah welcomes the iconic JC York from Classic Entertainment & Productions. One of the products that we have, we call it the interact TV. So they’re on the big screens or a TV for entering or exiting a trade show area, or just a common area. So today, we’re diving straight into it.

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Entertainment Events Virtual Events Trade Show 330