Delanda Coleman August 28, 2020 How can you connect and engage with customers and prospects when the trade show floors are closed? Virtual events are the year’s marketing buzzwords – businesses are scrambling to create engaging virtual experiences for their audiences at home that stand out. But how do you pull one off successfully and … Continue reading 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Host a Virtual Event
Sanya Taylor August 25, 2020 In the wake of COVID-19, businesses across every market sector have innovated, restructured, and otherwise adapted to the oft-used ‘new normal.’ And while it may take some time before we see large-scale in-person events regularly occur, we as marketers should be prepared to adapt our hosted events into either a … Continue reading 10 Considerations for Hosting an Engaging Virtual-Hybrid Event
The decision-making process behind madconNYC. Rodric Bradford on August 3, 2020 at 3:03 pm The ever-expanding virtual event landscape is one of the few industries enjoying a boom under the pandemic, with dozens of platforms in the space offering distinct services and technologies. So how do you make a decision when you are already considered … Continue reading Selecting the right digital platform for a virtual event
Lauren Barry June 28, 2020 Going live can sometimes seem nerve-wracking, but if you cross all your T’s and dot your I’s, live streaming can have a big impact on companies. In fact, according to Zoom Info Live video is more appealing to brand audiences, 80% would rather watch live video from a brand than … Continue reading 3 Tips to Ensure a Successful Live Event
Victoria Taylor — June 5, 2020 Facebook has 2.41 billion monthly active users, which shouldn’t come as a surprise being one of the top three social media apps/websites in the world. Furthermore, Facebook has solidified its presence as a platform for business owners and entrepreneurs alike to advocate for their brand. After all, 74% of … Continue reading 4 Best Practices for Your Next Facebook Event Photo
Dean Levitt — June 2, 2020 Event marketing isn’t only for large brands with even larger budgets. It’s something small businesses, consultancies, and service businesses can do quite cheaply. Talk about event marketing, and it conjures up visions of conferences, trade shows, and hiring expensive venues decked out exquisitely. It’s often called “experiential marketing,” and … Continue reading Event Marketing Tips For Small Businesses
SMBs spend billions annually on digital advertising and marketing services. Greg Sterling on May 26, 2020 Most of the attention surrounding the economic fallout from COVID-19 has focused on job losses — now 38.6 million since March. Census data also indicate that roughly 47% of U.S. households have been impacted by layoffs or salary reductions. … Continue reading Let’s hope COVID-19 isn’t a ‘mass extinction event’ for small businesses
Elisabeth O’Donnell — April 13, 2020 Virtual corporate events are becoming both more possible and more essential. We wouldn’t argue that they’re better than live, in-person events where personal connections can be made, but sometimes unforeseen circumstances can make a live event impractical and change your original plan. In these situations, virtual events can still … Continue reading How to Rethink Content and Media Strategy if Your Event Goes Virtual
Megan Heuer — March 11, 2020 It’s dark days indeed for those of us who include events and in-person meetings in our B2B marketing and sales portfolios. Each year, revenue teams count on meetings and events to make connections, build relationships, and bring teams together — not to mention the big pipeline boosts these events … Continue reading Delivering Event Experiences Without Events: 9 Ideas to Make It Happen
Ronnie Higgins — December 26, 2019 Follow @ronniehiggins Successful events pair passion with a comprehensive business plan. To ensure your next event accomplishes your goals, spend some time crafting a plan ahead of time. Good ideas don’t just stand on their own. They need structure to realize their true potential. Take a successful event, for … Continue reading Your Event Deserves a Business Plan — Here’s How to Craft One
