Event Industry News

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events, VisitScotland Festival fever The eyes of the world are on Scotland this month as Scotland’s capital city puts on a show like no other – the world-renowned Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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PCMA Convene

MAY 28, 2020

If you want to be featured on the streaming screen, connect to our Zoom room with your webcam to dance and play with us.”. The program lacked the immersive circus atmosphere of an in-person elrow show, but the community was able to recreate the sense of a global connection by sharing their own footage.

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Stova

OCTOBER 15, 2019

IMEX, the Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events, held last month in Las Vegas had a major focus on sustainable events and green event planning.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 24, 2020

Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun (left) and Wired magazine’s executive editor, Nick Thompson, discuss online education during a recent Facebook live conversation.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Often, the comments give us as much or more insight than other metrics in terms of what’s on event organizers’ minds. Controlling F&B costs was mentioned by survey respondents as a top challenge. When we receive the results to our annual Meetings Market Survey every year, we turn first to the responses to open-ended questions.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 8, 2024

And I’ve learned that confusion about thinking and feeling is common. As I wrote in 2010: “…when I was growing up my education emphasized thinking…However, the educational agenda allocated no time for understanding or expressing my feelings…All of us in school had feelings, of course, and they greatly affected how and what we did.

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atEvent

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With 2019 right around the corner, events budgeting is in full swing, and the decisions you make now will affect your entire year. To help you make the big decisions on how to allocate that budget, we’ve put together a collection of the most revealing and thought-provoking data and benchmarks that are trending in events marketing going into 2019.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

I have written many posts about lessons from Anguilla gleaned during our visits, and this trip uncovered more. In the past, family members, and Celia’s women friends would join us for a week. I’ve spent so much time in Anguilla that, understandably, I make assumptions about what a new visit will be like.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

There is a new article every day about millennials and their effect on the modern world. The post 8 Lessons 2016 Taught Us About Meeting Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings. Hilton Shines Spotlight on Wow-Worthy Planners. 5 Meeting Solutions from Marriott Convention & Resort Network.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

To me, the most interesting part about this is not who’s on the list, but the fact that Forbes now has such a list at all. Now that doesn’t mean that those of us in the business-events industry need to instantly jump on the bandwagon with every new social-media platform, app, or technology that pops up — and you couldn’t possibly anyway.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Women-owned businesses have grown 114% in the last two decades About half of all startups in the U.S. Let’s talk about women’s empowerment event ideas. Learning is way more fun when there are a few laughs involved. Mentorship Opportunities Now, let’s talk about mentorship mixers. 42% of all U.S.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

They’re not filtering their lives through the lens of these major social institutions like they used to.”. “[People] are choosing alternative ways of getting together and doing things. Josh Packard, a sociology professor at the University of Northern Colorado, never expected to be involved with the meetings industry.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Whether you’re a meeting professional, an academic, or simply passionate about the evolution of collaborative gatherings, this episode offers valuable perspectives and expert knowledge. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts—tune in and explore the future of conferences with us!”

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A few years ago we were in Anguilla for two weeks and I decided I would tell her each day something that I loved about her. Recently, our teacher quoted the Buddha’s words about the liberation of the ego through love. Loving kindness cuts through the murk of identifying with a belief about who I am, as opposed to being who I am.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

To help us create more memorable events, we’re going to use a tool called the ‘Customer Journey Canvas’ It’s a visual representation designed to help us map out the critical touchpoints of our attendees’ experiences. So, let’s dive in and see where this canvas takes us!”

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 1, 2024

I’m concerned about the future of high-energy physics research. Although I haven’t been a practicing physicist for decades, I try to stay informed about progress in the field. What theories can help us unify quantum and general relativity? The author working at CERN in the 1970s. Yes, he had more hair then.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. If so, you might have guessed—correctly—that I had plenty to say about these important issues.

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MARCH 25, 2024

This is not another success story about becoming a writer. About half a million words so far. And then in 2005, twenty-eight years later, I felt compelled to write a book about the new ways I’d developed to design and lead conferences that became what the participants wanted and needed. Outwardly, I’ve succeeded.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Having written about the intersection of power and status at meetings , I appreciate what professor of African American studies at Princeton University Ruha Benjamin shares in this 2019 video: “ The New Jim Code? Strive to live in your own imagination, not someone else’s. Let’s strive to live in our own imagination.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Here’s a rare opportunity to ask me anything about meeting design and facilitation at a unique, free, online workshop. You’ll learn through doing, both about other participants and how to implement what you experience into your own events. Take this opportunity to ask Adrian anything about meeting design and facilitation.

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BizBash

JANUARY 26, 2017

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

For us, having a partner who is forward-thinking and aligned with our vision is paramount. I’m incredibly excited about this new partnership with Viseven and the opportunities that it brings for our customers. For more updates and information on how to participate, follow us on LinkedIn.

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EventMB

MAY 11, 2021

What have these real-world experiments taught us about the risks? What Can They Teach Us? Test events are popping up across Europe to gauge the safety of meeting in person as many developed countries move closer to herd immunity status. The post Europe’s Test Events Push the Boundaries of Safety.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 7, 2024

Related Stories: Q&A: Verizon’s VP-Sponsorships Talks NHL Partnership, Enhanced Fan Experiences NBA All-Star 2024: Inside 13 Fan Activations Event Marketer: Having activated at several previous Super Bowl games, what keeps Marriott coming back, and what was particularly special about the Las Vegas edition?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

JPMorgan Chase is no stranger to the US Open Tennis Championships, having served as a sponsor since 1982. Chase’s key objective for the 2023 US Open, which ran from Aug. Kate Schoff, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co. 22 to Sept. Here, we explore the four key facets of the brand’s sponsorship program.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 21, 2024

So what was exciting to us is that ability to leverage our high-touch human connection preference of how we activate in general, and then have the benefit of spreading Shipt far and wide.” We felt like there was a really great psychographic match for us with the South by attendee base and our Shipt target audience,” says Stadd.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 22, 2024

Joe Curtatone, former Mayor of Somerville, and President of the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC), joins Deanna LeBlanc, The Castle Group’s VP of Public Relations and Crisis Communications, for a conversation about effectively communicating in the energy sector. Joe: They have to own the work with us. Joe, thanks for being here.

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Special Events

APRIL 22, 2024

Tell us about your design process for a chance to be featured in the Summer Issue of Special Events Magazine

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ahead of another busy calendar year for the team in 2024, we caught up with Gonzales for a 10-minute chat about what’s top-of-mind for her in trade shows. How about technologies or measurement tactics that have your attention? But I really am interested and curious about heat mapping as a way to understand booth foot traffic.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kerry Lamont, Manager-Shows and Events, Bombardier On the surface, the world of private aviation appears centered around convenience, innovation and luxury, but for family-owned Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier and its trade show experiences, it’s also about heart. So that was new for us. We’re very friendly.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

We could not be more pleased to have Laura join us at this time. Her efforts will extend our reach to more than 100 agencies and over 70 brands across the UK, EMEA, US, and APAC regions. ’ This new service expands our offerings to include comprehensive assessments across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 19, 2024

but hey, it’s not just about hitting the beach or firing up the bbq. but hey, it’s not just about hitting the beach or firing up the bbq. and let’s talk about motivation – because let’s face it, we could all use an extra boost sometimes. to let us help you on your incentive journey.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2024

What is something you’ve learned about coming together to create a successful experience? This brings up the question about measurement. Social is huge for us. Send us a note. EM caught up with Gromlich at the Siemens booth at CES 2024 to talk navigating the world of trade shows and events as well as career success.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“We really see these brands as collaborators and storytellers with us because we know that they play a critical role in helping us to drive awareness for our stories, like ‘Black Cake.’ And they really help us surprise and delight our fans and bring authenticity and relevance to the key audience that we want to reach in our marketing.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

The team also worked with us on simple things, like the bar menu, and were always flexible and supportive on the financial side.” Aziza, Mercure’s Director of Sales, was key to us choosing the Mercure. Find out more about the hotel’s Meetings & Events here Discover more about West End Events here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

An Inclusive Center Stage Marsha Flanagan The planning committee for Women’s Leadership Forum was intentional about the mix of speakers and topics based on feedback from previous events and pre-work surveys that pointed to conflicted feelings about self-care as a roadblock for many. Change isn’t what trips us up. The solution?

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