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In an increasingly digital world, live events and face-to-face experiences are becoming more popular than ever before. Over 40% of marketers believe that live events are their most important marketing channel, and the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year has increased by 17% from 2017 to 2018. The post The Top Event Marketing Trends for 2019 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing MORE
I have been to a lot of events. I have experienced events as an attendee, an exhibitor and been honored to attend many events as a speaker. From all that experience I have found there is one mistake so many conferences make that limits their potential more than any other: planning your event as happening in a limited space and time. But in every case where I have attended an event and thought “Wow. This obviously extends the event. MORE
Let’s say you’ve planned an amazing event. It’s going to be absolutely incredible and it’s the first of its kind – there’s nothing else out there like the event you’re planning. This is where event marketing comes in. When you’re planning a big event, there’s so much to do that it’s easy to overlook how essential marketing will be to its success. Your event marketing strategy should be established right from the very start. MORE
Event marketing has long been a staple in B-to-B, where the face-to-face conversation enabled by a trade show or corporate event plays a valuable role in launching or deepening a business relationship. But these days, business events are taking off in new directions, empowered by advancements in digital technology. Events designed for both virtual and live audiences. The hybrid event needs to be rehearsed and staged, with high definition video cameras. MORE
And one thing I know for sure: some events are better than others. Event managers focus on bringing in great keynote speakers , awesome venues, food, and parties, and more. There are a lot of moving pieces that go into successful event planning. Your marketing strategy is one of them. You’ve no doubt considered how you will use display ads, email marketing, and social media to market your event. Your event is not a one-time event. MORE
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As event professionals know, even the best-planned gathering can fall flat without the right marketing. Here’s an effective eight-step approach to creating a marketing plan for your event. Prepare to Advertise Your Event’s Mission, Speakers and Partnerships. MORE
Event marketing, both physical and virtual, provides brands with an opportunity to offer their humanized faces to the customers and interact with them in real-time to provide them with seamless experiences and to inspire them to make sales-oriented actions. B2B Marketing MORE
In the business world, one area hit especially hard is the world of event marketing. From conferences to experiential marketing, both B2B and B2C brands had to pivot fast. According to research conducted by PCMA in early April, 87% of in-person events were canceled and 66% were postponed as a result of COVID-19. With a critical piece of the sales and marketing tool belt wiped out overnight, how do businesses pivot, succeed, and plan for the future of events? MORE
I’m going to start with a controversial statement: I’m a firm believer in the power of event marketing. Trade shows, owned events, you name it, I love it. Events are a huge investment in time and money – but when done right, they help generate quality leads, develop existing relationships and do wonders for brand awareness. Pick the right event for your business. Understand the event audience, and develop positioning that resonates. MORE
At brand-sponsored events, influencers have the social capital to expand your brand’s reach and tap into a larger audience. Keep reading to see how brands utilize influencers at events. At events, trade shows, or Daddario-sponsored events, the musicians speak their love for Daddario while simultaneously promoting their own music. A huge event marketing trend, especially in beauty and fashion, is brand-sponsored getaways. MORE
Tweet Brickstream , a retail technology company, was too late to rent a booth at the year’s most important industry event where it had to have a strong presence. But, the team turned this marketing nightmare into a marketer’s dream come true. This conference, sponsored by the National Retail Federation, is the largest technology event for retailers. Placed their logo and website link on the event’s webpage. MORE
How To Replace The Lead Generation You Were Expecting From Live Events. Make no mistake: Air travel and live trade shows, conferences and events will be among the last business activities to return, and they may never return to pre-COVID levels. I’m not surprised that Facebook, AWS, Google and Microsoft are aggressively looking at virtual events in 2021 and 2022. trade show strategy webinar strategy event marketing MORE
This is event marketing – one of the most memorable and personal ways for companies to target their ideal demographic. Event marketing typically takes place at large in-person events like sporting events, concerts, or college job fairs. Marketers incorporate one-of-a-kind benefits like a discount or freebie (i.e. Don’t discount digital advertising when it comes to event marketing. MORE
B2B marketers are still investing in conferences and tradeshows to expand their reach, but a survey conducted by Certain, Inc. found that their post-event follow-up is lagging. About 73 percent of marketers claimed that they still rely on manual data capture at events. Post-event, 81 percent said they still seek further information on leads. Why do marketers appear to be slow to automate data capture? MORE
The last year witnessed an explosion in event marketing, with over 63% of marketers planning to invest more in 2018 according to a study done by Bizzabo. With event marketing comprising 20-25% of overall marketing budgets, it is obvious that event marketing is here to stay. The post Event Marketing Experts Predict 3 Emerging Trends appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy MORE
A well-planned promotional strategy is vital for a successful event. These event marketing tips will help you get the word out about your event, reach the right audience, and build buzz for your conference, trade show, or corporate event in the run-up to its launch. Quick Takeaways An integrated marketing strategy is essential to maximize […]. The post How to Market an Event: 15 Event Marketing Tips appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. MORE
As marketers, it seems like every time we feel like we’ve mastered a new strategy, a new one emerges. Advances in modern technology drive marketing organizations at a fast pace. Marketing events are a great way to engage in one-to-one contact. Multi-day conferences, trade shows, conventions, seminars, thought-leadership workshops…these are all great examples of event marketing. Why do Companies Invest in Event Marketing? MORE
What’s one of the most powerful content marketing tools used today? Event marketing. 58 percent of marketers consider conferences, trade shows, and other events to be important for improving the customer experience. For B2B marketers, the appeal of in-person marketing is even higher. 67 percent believe events are their most effective content tool. According to Forrester, event marketing makes up […]. Content Marketing MORE
Ledger Bennett’s work on Rockwell Automation’s VirtualConnect event earns nomination for Best Integrated Performance Marketing Campaign in the 2020 International Performance Marketing Awards. Event Marketing Campaign Elements. Planning your own virtual event? MORE
by Jesse Noyes | Tweet this The recession brought doom and gloom prophecies of marketing budgets slashed. One of the first things to go, many thought, was events. Surely, cheaper digital tactics would lead to a big decline in pricier event marketing, right? Well, if current trends hold true, event marketing isn’t headed anywhere – at least not for B2B marketers. of marketers believed their event budget would increase this year. MORE
At brand-sponsored events, influencers have the social capital to expand your brand’s reach and tap into a larger audience. Keep reading to see how brands utilize influencers at events. At events, trade shows, or Daddario-sponsored events, the musicians speak their love for Daddario while simultaneously promoting their own music. A huge event marketing trend, especially in beauty and fashion, is brand-sponsored getaways. MORE
If you are running out of ways to use your marketing budget in a manner that is worth your while, consider hosting a small conference or after work event. Utilizing events to market your company and its product or services can be not only be an extremely great opportunity to network with new clients, it can allow you to become a stronger influence on your community and industry. Below are some of the ways that event marketing can help your B2B company grow. MORE
The event experience, when done well, can generate leads and build that loyal customer base like nothing else. Over three-quarters of B2B marketers use events – with 67 percent overall citing event marketing as their most effective strategy. Across the board, marketers are devoting between 20 and 25 percent of their budgets to marketing events. Content Marketing MORE
While digital marketing is becoming increasingly important, there’s no doubt that live events still offer some of the best engagement and conversion opportunities you could hope for. However, you need proper planning, management, and effective event marketing to maximize your ROI. Over 40% of event creators said they planned to spend more on marketing in 2018 than […]. Event Marketing MORE
There are many avenues marketers can take to reach out to their target audiences, but new research suggests that event marketing may be one of the more efficient tactics. Splash and the Harvard Business Review recently published “The Event Marketing Evolution” report, and statistics showed that the majority of marketers (52 percent) believe that event marketing drives more business value than other marketing channels. MORE
How are enterprise marketing professionals adjusting their 2020 plans in response to the spread of coronavirus? Just-released research shows that while live events are off the table for now, marketing teams (including event marketers) will remain active. That’s one key high-level takeaway from the new report How COVID-19 is Impacting B2B Marketing from B2B Marketing Zone. But what about enterprise marketing professionals specifically? MORE
Video ads are one of the most potent tools in a marketing arsenal. So why do so many event marketers ignore it? According to a 2018 Animoto report on social video trends, 93% of business score new customers from video marketing on social media. Eventbrite research shows that 94% of event creators who use video say it’s effective. Video clearly is engaging ticket buyers, but many event marketers are too intimidated to use the medium. MORE
Let’s say you’ve planned an amazing event. It’s going to be absolutely incredible and it’s the first of its kind – there’s nothing else out there like the event you’re planning. This is where event marketing comes in. The post Event Marketing Strategy and Timelines For Busy Event Managers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing MORE
Welome back to our series on marketing performance management. In this series we cover decision making based on performance data across key areas of marketing including team management , paid media , and content marketing. In this post we'll switch gears to focus on events marketing, an important channel for many marketing teams. Events/conferences is one of the few channels where live, in-person engagement happens. MORE
For many B2B marketing departments, event marketing takes up a significant portion of the budget. According to the State of Pipeline Marketing Report 2016, 72.2% of B2B marketers invest in conferences and/or tradeshows, the sixth most commonly used channel. While events can be highly effective opportunities, they pose a measurement challenge for many marketers. Because events are offline interactions, a lot of this important information is missing. MORE
Running online and offline events can be one of the most effective ways to achieve your marketing goals. However, your event will only be successful if you can actually get people to attend in the first place. To ensure your event places are filled and you have the maximum opportunity to engage with your customers, […]. The post Top 5 Event Marketing Strategies & Ideas appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing MORE
Events are often one of the biggest marketing expenses. According to Event MB , 85% of event planners use event registration software, 61% use event marketing tools, and 54% use survey tools. While this is promising, these tech stacks can often lead to uncertain attribution models that fail to calculate the true ROI of events. Attaching Metrics to Event Goals. Setting marketing goals is nothing new. Event app engagement. MORE
The post The Power of Vulnerability in Event Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content MarketingA couple of weeks ago I was watching a famous quarterback getting interviewed on stage at a technology conference. And I noticed that everyone around me was on their phones. Then he said, “You know this year I turned 40 years old. And I realize I won’t be doing this forever.” ” Everyone looked up. Trying […]. MORE
We’ll admit—it’s a challenge to put together an event. But, if you break down the process into simple steps, you can have an event marketing plan that will not only ease your own worries but will rock the socks off your attendees. The post 10 Simple Steps to Create a Great Event Marketing Plan appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing MORE
As MarTech grows in importance, event marketers, in particular, are finding a new use for these assets out in the field, according to new research. EXHIBITOR recently published an infographic based on a survey determining how event marketers are budgeting according to their needs. Statistics indicated that MarTech is helping most event marketers (57 percent) increase their leads, which is a primary business objective. MORE
With marketers competing to provide a more worthwhile customer experience, content marketing is increasingly shifting from content consumption to content experiencing. The post The Best Event Marketing Ideas From 2017 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing MORE
Event Marketing Related Topics Webbiquity
JULY 30, 2020
As event professionals know, even the best-planned gathering can fall flat without the right marketing. Here’s an effective eight-step approach to creating a marketing plan for your event. Prepare to Advertise Your Event’s Mission, Speakers and Partnerships.
Webbiquity
MAY 20, 2020
How are enterprise marketing professionals adjusting their 2020 plans in response to the spread of coronavirus? Just-released research shows that while live events are off the table for now, marketing teams (including event marketers) will remain active. That’s one key high-level takeaway from the new report How COVID-19 is Impacting B2B Marketing from B2B Marketing Zone. But what about enterprise marketing professionals specifically?
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Marketing Insider Group
MAY 29, 2019
Running online and offline events can be one of the most effective ways to achieve your marketing goals. However, your event will only be successful if you can actually get people to attend in the first place. To ensure your event places are filled and you have the maximum opportunity to engage with your customers, […]. The post Top 5 Event Marketing Strategies & Ideas appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
MAY 14, 2019
In an increasingly digital world, live events and face-to-face experiences are becoming more popular than ever before. Over 40% of marketers believe that live events are their most important marketing channel, and the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year has increased by 17% from 2017 to 2018. The post The Top Event Marketing Trends for 2019 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing
Speaker: Tom Pick, Chief Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity
B2B Marketing Zone and Tom Pick, a well-known B2B Marketing expert, recently conducted a survey of over 450 senior B2B marketing professionals about the impact of COVID-19 on their B2B marketing plans. The results were not surprising in some areas, but were very surprising in others. Don’t miss this webinar, where Tom will share findings from the survey, from additional market input, and from the audience. By registering, you will get access to the full survey report.
Marketing Insider Group
JULY 22, 2019
We’ll admit—it’s a challenge to put together an event. But, if you break down the process into simple steps, you can have an event marketing plan that will not only ease your own worries but will rock the socks off your attendees. The post 10 Simple Steps to Create a Great Event Marketing Plan appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing
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Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 20, 2019
Let’s say you’ve planned an amazing event. It’s going to be absolutely incredible and it’s the first of its kind – there’s nothing else out there like the event you’re planning. This is where event marketing comes in. The post Event Marketing Strategy and Timelines For Busy Event Managers appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Event Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
APRIL 24, 2019
The post The Power of Vulnerability in Event Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content MarketingA couple of weeks ago I was watching a famous quarterback getting interviewed on stage at a technology conference. And I noticed that everyone around me was on their phones. Then he said, “You know this year I turned 40 years old. And I realize I won’t be doing this forever.” ” Everyone looked up. Trying […].
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 6, 2019
While digital marketing is becoming increasingly important, there’s no doubt that live events still offer some of the best engagement and conversion opportunities you could hope for. However, you need proper planning, management, and effective event marketing to maximize your ROI. Over 40% of event creators said they planned to spend more on marketing in 2018 than […]. Event Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
OCTOBER 21, 2019
And one thing I know for sure: some events are better than others. Event managers focus on bringing in great keynote speakers , awesome venues, food, and parties, and more. There are a lot of moving pieces that go into successful event planning. Your marketing strategy is one of them. You’ve no doubt considered how you will use display ads, email marketing, and social media to market your event. Your event is not a one-time event.
KoMarketing Associates
OCTOBER 30, 2018
There are many avenues marketers can take to reach out to their target audiences, but new research suggests that event marketing may be one of the more efficient tactics. Splash and the Harvard Business Review recently published “The Event Marketing Evolution” report, and statistics showed that the majority of marketers (52 percent) believe that event marketing drives more business value than other marketing channels.
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Marketing Insider Group
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The last year witnessed an explosion in event marketing, with over 63% of marketers planning to invest more in 2018 according to a study done by Bizzabo. With event marketing comprising 20-25% of overall marketing budgets, it is obvious that event marketing is here to stay. The post Event Marketing Experts Predict 3 Emerging Trends appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Marketing Strategy
Marketing Insider Group
DECEMBER 19, 2017
With marketers competing to provide a more worthwhile customer experience, content marketing is increasingly shifting from content consumption to content experiencing. The post The Best Event Marketing Ideas From 2017 appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. Content Marketing
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 23, 2017
What’s one of the most powerful content marketing tools used today? Event marketing. 58 percent of marketers consider conferences, trade shows, and other events to be important for improving the customer experience. For B2B marketers, the appeal of in-person marketing is even higher. 67 percent believe events are their most effective content tool. According to Forrester, event marketing makes up […]. Content Marketing
Marketo Events
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Events are often one of the biggest marketing expenses. According to Event MB , 85% of event planners use event registration software, 61% use event marketing tools, and 54% use survey tools. While this is promising, these tech stacks can often lead to uncertain attribution models that fail to calculate the true ROI of events. Attaching Metrics to Event Goals. Setting marketing goals is nothing new. Event app engagement.
Ledger Bennett
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Ledger Bennett’s work on Rockwell Automation’s VirtualConnect event earns nomination for Best Integrated Performance Marketing Campaign in the 2020 International Performance Marketing Awards. Event Marketing Campaign Elements. Planning your own virtual event?
Modern Marketing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
by Jesse Noyes | Tweet this The recession brought doom and gloom prophecies of marketing budgets slashed. One of the first things to go, many thought, was events. Surely, cheaper digital tactics would lead to a big decline in pricier event marketing, right? Well, if current trends hold true, event marketing isn’t headed anywhere – at least not for B2B marketers. of marketers believed their event budget would increase this year.
KoMarketing Associates
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
B2B marketers are still investing in conferences and tradeshows to expand their reach, but a survey conducted by Certain, Inc. found that their post-event follow-up is lagging. About 73 percent of marketers claimed that they still rely on manual data capture at events. Post-event, 81 percent said they still seek further information on leads. Why do marketers appear to be slow to automate data capture?
RockContent
OCTOBER 18, 2016
I’m going to start with a controversial statement: I’m a firm believer in the power of event marketing. Trade shows, owned events, you name it, I love it. Events are a huge investment in time and money – but when done right, they help generate quality leads, develop existing relationships and do wonders for brand awareness. Pick the right event for your business. Understand the event audience, and develop positioning that resonates.
Marketo Events
APRIL 19, 2019
Video ads are one of the most potent tools in a marketing arsenal. So why do so many event marketers ignore it? According to a 2018 Animoto report on social video trends, 93% of business score new customers from video marketing on social media. Eventbrite research shows that 94% of event creators who use video say it’s effective. Video clearly is engaging ticket buyers, but many event marketers are too intimidated to use the medium.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
The event experience, when done well, can generate leads and build that loyal customer base like nothing else. Over three-quarters of B2B marketers use events – with 67 percent overall citing event marketing as their most effective strategy. Across the board, marketers are devoting between 20 and 25 percent of their budgets to marketing events. Content Marketing
BuzzSumo
MARCH 10, 2020
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Lead Liaison
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
As marketers, it seems like every time we feel like we’ve mastered a new strategy, a new one emerges. Advances in modern technology drive marketing organizations at a fast pace. Marketing events are a great way to engage in one-to-one contact. Multi-day conferences, trade shows, conventions, seminars, thought-leadership workshops…these are all great examples of event marketing. Why do Companies Invest in Event Marketing?
Nuvi
APRIL 12, 2019
At brand-sponsored events, influencers have the social capital to expand your brand’s reach and tap into a larger audience. Keep reading to see how brands utilize influencers at events. At events, trade shows, or Daddario-sponsored events, the musicians speak their love for Daddario while simultaneously promoting their own music. A huge event marketing trend, especially in beauty and fashion, is brand-sponsored getaways.
B2B Lead Generation
JULY 8, 2013
Tweet Brickstream , a retail technology company, was too late to rent a booth at the year’s most important industry event where it had to have a strong presence. But, the team turned this marketing nightmare into a marketer’s dream come true. This conference, sponsored by the National Retail Federation, is the largest technology event for retailers. Placed their logo and website link on the event’s webpage.
bizible
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Welome back to our series on marketing performance management. In this series we cover decision making based on performance data across key areas of marketing including team management , paid media , and content marketing. In this post we'll switch gears to focus on events marketing, an important channel for many marketing teams. Events/conferences is one of the few channels where live, in-person engagement happens.
bizible
MARCH 20, 2017
For many B2B marketing departments, event marketing takes up a significant portion of the budget. According to the State of Pipeline Marketing Report 2016, 72.2% of B2B marketers invest in conferences and/or tradeshows, the sixth most commonly used channel. While events can be highly effective opportunities, they pose a measurement challenge for many marketers. Because events are offline interactions, a lot of this important information is missing.
Valasys
JULY 29, 2020
Event marketing, both physical and virtual, provides brands with an opportunity to offer their humanized faces to the customers and interact with them in real-time to provide them with seamless experiences and to inspire them to make sales-oriented actions. B2B Marketing
Nuvi
APRIL 16, 2019
This is event marketing – one of the most memorable and personal ways for companies to target their ideal demographic. Event marketing typically takes place at large in-person events like sporting events, concerts, or college job fairs. Marketers incorporate one-of-a-kind benefits like a discount or freebie (i.e. Don’t discount digital advertising when it comes to event marketing.
Marketing Insider Group
AUGUST 20, 2019
Let’s say you’ve planned an amazing event. It’s going to be absolutely incredible and it’s the first of its kind – there’s nothing else out there like the event you’re planning. This is where event marketing comes in. When you’re planning a big event, there’s so much to do that it’s easy to overlook how essential marketing will be to its success. Your event marketing strategy should be established right from the very start.
Nuvi
APRIL 12, 2019
At brand-sponsored events, influencers have the social capital to expand your brand’s reach and tap into a larger audience. Keep reading to see how brands utilize influencers at events. At events, trade shows, or Daddario-sponsored events, the musicians speak their love for Daddario while simultaneously promoting their own music. A huge event marketing trend, especially in beauty and fashion, is brand-sponsored getaways.
KoMarketing Associates
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
If you are running out of ways to use your marketing budget in a manner that is worth your while, consider hosting a small conference or after work event. Utilizing events to market your company and its product or services can be not only be an extremely great opportunity to network with new clients, it can allow you to become a stronger influence on your community and industry. Below are some of the ways that event marketing can help your B2B company grow.
KoMarketing Associates
APRIL 11, 2019
As MarTech grows in importance, event marketers, in particular, are finding a new use for these assets out in the field, according to new research. EXHIBITOR recently published an infographic based on a survey determining how event marketers are budgeting according to their needs. Statistics indicated that MarTech is helping most event marketers (57 percent) increase their leads, which is a primary business objective.
Biznology
APRIL 25, 2012
Event marketing has long been a staple in B-to-B, where the face-to-face conversation enabled by a trade show or corporate event plays a valuable role in launching or deepening a business relationship. But these days, business events are taking off in new directions, empowered by advancements in digital technology. Events designed for both virtual and live audiences. The hybrid event needs to be rehearsed and staged, with high definition video cameras.
Lake One
MAY 28, 2020
In the business world, one area hit especially hard is the world of event marketing. From conferences to experiential marketing, both B2B and B2C brands had to pivot fast. According to research conducted by PCMA in early April, 87% of in-person events were canceled and 66% were postponed as a result of COVID-19. With a critical piece of the sales and marketing tool belt wiped out overnight, how do businesses pivot, succeed, and plan for the future of events?
Square 2 Marketing
MAY 28, 2020
How To Replace The Lead Generation You Were Expecting From Live Events. Make no mistake: Air travel and live trade shows, conferences and events will be among the last business activities to return, and they may never return to pre-COVID levels. I’m not surprised that Facebook, AWS, Google and Microsoft are aggressively looking at virtual events in 2021 and 2022. trade show strategy webinar strategy event marketing
Marketing Insider Group
MAY 21, 2014
I have been to a lot of events. I have experienced events as an attendee, an exhibitor and been honored to attend many events as a speaker. From all that experience I have found there is one mistake so many conferences make that limits their potential more than any other: planning your event as happening in a limited space and time. But in every case where I have attended an event and thought “Wow. This obviously extends the event.
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