What’s next for events? We asked top association executives and independent organizers for their perspectives — and a sneak peek of what they’ll cover during the 2025 Exhibition and ...Read More

Tariffs, government downsizing, regulation changes and shifts in international relations are impacting industries worldwide — and prompting event organizers to rethink their approach to attendee and exhibitor acquisition. Here are ...Read More

Transforming an idea into a successful new event requires more than just creativity and a clear vision. Last August, mdg and New Hope Network (Informa Markets) worked together to introduce ...Read More

The only thing bigger than Cynthia Erivo’s riff at the end of “Defying Gravity” is the marketing blitz that catapulted “Wicked: Part One” into the stratosphere as the highest grossing ...Read More

2024 has certainly been eventful year. Marketers have embraced data-driven personalization, automation and the growing power of influencers, among other key trends. And soon, a new year will bring even ...Read More

Having new exhibitors at an event, whether they are startups or established brands, can create buzz, facilitate repeat attendance, attract new audiences and help position a show as the go-to ...Read More

Attendees consistently rank networking as a top priority for event participation, according to Freeman research. But many people — younger audiences especially — experience social anxiety that prevents them from ...Read More

As an event marketer (regardless of whether you’re a Swiftie or a non-believer), you can learn a lot from Taylor Swift’s clever approach to promoting her music, her shows and ...Read More

Historically, event marketers have focused narrowly — and often, exclusively — on the present show cycle. Within this framework, tactics and budget are exhausted on activities aimed at driving immediate ...Read More

There’s a growing appetite for more customized and curated attendee experiences that create a sense of community and connection. Most event organizers, however, aren’t doing enough to cater to individuals ...Read More

Disruption was the name of the game in 2023. But unlike the negative disruptors that characterized previous years (COVID, record inflation, supply chain issues, etc.), this year’s disruptors were largely ...Read More

Most event metrics, including overall registration numbers, have been on the upswing in this new post-pandemic normal. The long-term outlook for exhibitors, however, may not be as rosy. Because of ...Read More

Purr-plexed by slow registration? Consider this: Freeman’s proprietary research shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time. A new report from mdg reveals that 65% ...Read More

While the term “paid membership community” may technically be used to describe a traditional association, nowadays, it’s more commonly used to refer to an online business model that facilitates member ...Read More

From ChatGPT and DALL-E to Photoshop integrations, generative AI is everywhere — and a hot topic of discussion across marketing departments. Here’s how eight mdg specialists are thinking about these ...Read More

The pandemic slump is a thing of the past — even when it comes to international audiences. Many events are seeing equal, or in a few cases, greater international numbers ...Read More

In event marketing, generic messaging is generally considered “bad” while specific messaging is “good.” To an extent, that’s true. Messaging that could apply to any show doesn’t usually resonate with ...Read More