CustomNEWS recently produced a post-conference highlights issue for the DMAI Annual Convention, which was a hybrid event that took place in Baltimore last month. Our publication included session highlights along with video and photo clips of speakers. View our publication here. Are you ready to share highlights from your next conference? Contact Jenn Waters to … Continue reading Case Study: DMAI 2021
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Top Posts: July 2021
Did you read these posts? They were our top five most-read posts in July: Yes, Virtual Events Need Printed Materials Hybrid Events & Digital Publishing Tools: Trends We Hope are Here to StayCase Study: APIC Virtual Conference Virtual Events: Showcasing your Poster Hall Virtual Conferences: What about your Store? Would you like to discuss … Continue reading Top Posts: July 2021
Virtual or Hybrid? A Few Ideas to Consider…
We're now almost 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Many meeting organizers had hoped that 2021 would be known as the year that live events returned. But there's still a few too many hurdles to overcome...thus we are seeing conference organizers now planning a second virtual conference. After a "hurry up and learn" mentality in … Continue reading Virtual or Hybrid? A Few Ideas to Consider…
Top Posts: June 2021
Did you read these posts? They were our five most-read posts in June: Planning for the Hybrid Experience How do you Communicate with Attendees during a Virtual Event? Virtual Conferences: Can Print Add Value? Webinar Recap: Engaging Virtual Attendees Virtual Conferences: What about your Store? Would you like to discuss our print and digital publishing … Continue reading Top Posts: June 2021
Hybrid Events & Digital Publishing Tools: Trends We Hope are Here to Stay
There's no question, the pandemic has forever changed the meetings industry. As live events resume, there will be a lot of familiar elements, but many new ones as well. A recent Associations Now article from caught our attention, as it pointed out a few meeting trends that developed during the pandemic, but should be here … Continue reading Hybrid Events & Digital Publishing Tools: Trends We Hope are Here to Stay
Case Study: APIC Virtual Conference
APIC Daily News has been the official daily newspaper of the APIC Annual Conference, dating back to 2006. And even though this year's conference was held virtually, the publication again shared conference news with a wide audience. Advertising was sold in both the digital publication and the email newsletters that were sent to conference attendees … Continue reading Case Study: APIC Virtual Conference
Case Study: NCVH 2021 Annual Conference
Earlier this summer, the CustomNEWS team returned to live events, with the publication of a conference newspaper at the New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) conference at the Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans, LA. CustomNEWS has been producing "What's on the Horizon?," the conference's official daily newspaper, since 2010. Over the years, the publication has become a go-to … Continue reading Case Study: NCVH 2021 Annual Conference
2021: The Year of Hybrid Events?
If 2020 was the year of the virtual event, what's the outlook for 2021? I do not think anyone expects "the same ole" meeting environment. Virtual platforms became the "go-to solution" when COVID-19 brought the industry to a standstill. And now, as vaccine rollouts become more encouraging, does this mean "same ole, same ole" live … Continue reading 2021: The Year of Hybrid Events?
Blog Round-up: Printing for Virtual Events
Digital marketing quickly became the go-to tool for promoting virtual events. Paid advertising, email blasts and social media campaigns all help get the word out. But is digital enough? Don't overlook the role that print can play as a marketing tool. Inboxes are over-flowing, we're maxing out on screen time...why not send a print preview … Continue reading Blog Round-up: Printing for Virtual Events