Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Don’t keep me a secret! For over thirty years I’ve been making clients’ conferences significantly better, for about the cost of a conference coffee break. How? I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: Martha Donato, founder and President of MAD Event Management, has been orchestrating events and conferences for nearly three decades. Community, collaboration, and connection are the focal points of all she does.
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SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Complex gatherings require creative solutions Brandon Goodman Meeting professionals plan their tactical strategies for months before entering the Zone of Action in the ballroom. Despite extensive reconnaissance and detailed mapping, land mines can pop up when you least expect it. That includes AV and staging operations. What do you do when you are suddenly in the line of fire?
EventMB
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: Attendees want amazing Instagram-worthy food displays AND exquisite tastes. This article will help you master both areas with 200 ideas to get them talking, sharing, and eating.
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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Live events and experiential experts TRO has bolstered its new business and marketing team to support the agency’s growth ambitions. For 2024, the agency is committed to enhancing its offering in line with the experiential channel’s continued evolution. To support this commitment, Rob O’Siochain, previously Senior Client Partner, has been promoted to a newly created Head of Growth role.
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Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover cocktail lingerie, mischievous matrimonies and stupid pet tricks. TBS WANTS TO SEE YOUR PET’S DUMBEST TRICK Does your dog know a trick that virtually no one would find impressive? If so, TBS wants to chat. To tout its new series “Stupid Pet Tricks” hosted by Sarah Silverman, a reimagining of the iconic “The Late Show with Dave Letterman” segment, the network kicked off a five-city mobile
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Boxbar, the drinks technology business reinventing bars around the world, today launches the world’s first ever automated self-serve, full-menu drinks solution. Boxbar’s full-menu solution allows event organisers and venue operators to serve up to eight different beverage types all from the same terminal.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
How brands can tap into the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in the Swiss Alps For a small ski town in the Swiss Alps, Davos packs a big punch. Since 1971, it’s been home to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting, an international conference for collaborative, public-private discussions on global challenges. The event (which itself is commonly referred to as “Davos”) has historically drawn an ultra-VIP list of world leaders, heads of civil society, corporate executives and global m
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
London-based live event & creative agency, Chorus, has appointed Dave Powell as its new Managing Director today. Dave joins from VICE Media where he held the role of International Head of Live Experience. Dave’s background and expertise is rooted in culture, strategy and media and will help shape the future of Chorus.
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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
– Show to Produce Most Comprehensive ‘Live’ A-Z of Event Organising – CHS Leeds have announced speakers and content for its award-winning educational seminars which will take place at The Royal Armouries, 23 rd April. The programme will be one of the most comprehensive guides to organising modern events, with an A-Z, available to delegates, produced by the speakers live at the event.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
FFAIR today announces Katie Whatley joins the company as its new CMO. Founded in 2019 by Adam Jones, the founder of the successful Showplans, later acquired by Freeman, FFAIR stands as a multiple award-winning event technology platform.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
15Hatfields will be pledging £1 to the Marine Conservation Society, for every new contact made at International Confex 2024. Exhibiting as part of the Delegate Wranglers stand (C34C), the leading sustainable events venue that is based on London’s Southbank, has opted to support the marine charity as part of its continued extensive efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Power of Events has announced the launch of a new Careers Hub on its platform, coinciding with the organisation’s one-year anniversary. Feedback from the industry after its launch in February 2023 was that information and guidance on careers in the event industry should be a really essential feature.
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
MPI
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
MPI has tapped Shannon Cogan to be the emcee for the World Education Congress (WEC) in Louisville, Ky., May 20-22. She’s well suited for the job as an experienced journalist.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming partner with Twentyfour-Seven Inc. “It’s a hard reality that the industry has to face but we have to acknowledge it. We have to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do to combat?'” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often t
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Three corporate-planning leaders weigh in on how to create an internal “center of event excellence” that draws interest from other departments and captures a critical mass of meetings. What does it take to build a dedicated meetings team that can be both cost-efficient and ROI-driven? And what is the best way to convince others in the company to use the expertise and purchasing power of that meetings team?
Do Good Events
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Over the last few years, the number of mobile bidding platforms and event technology solutions have grown and evolved a ton. Without context, looking at the options can be beyond overwhelming. We at Do Good Events work with different platforms and there are amazing aspects of all these platforms and there is not a one-size-fits-all. We have compiled this list of things to consider when picking a platform to help you cut through the confusion.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming partner with Twentyfour-Seven Inc. “It’s a hard reality that the industry has to face but we have to acknowledge it. We have to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do to combat?'” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often t
Ins'Tent
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Back to Inflatables Hub Inflatable advertising is an affordable alternative to expensive outdoor marketing like billboards and other permanent signage. Inflatable signs are an ideal eye-catching attraction for any industry to draw interest from potential customers. They can be customized to whatever shape and size you can imagine to suit the needs of your business.
Prestige Events Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Wyboston Lakes Resort is eagerly anticipating a strong year ahead after a successful 2023, marked by outstanding revenue growth and strategic achievements. The company beat all previous years’ figures, achieving significant turnover revenue of £20.9 million. Gross margin and net profit also showed positive growth, showcasing the company’s financial strength.
Skiddle
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Night Time Economy Summit returned last week. Event industry professionals descended on Manchester’s Freight Island, which played host to five stages, over 1600 delegates and two hundred speakers, all organised by the Night Time Economy Summit. Freight Island buzzed with the hum of chatter, networking and the meeting of minds, and as we walked through the venue, there was a sense of excitement about what was to come.
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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Former undergraduate participants of the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists who now are in leadership positions return to be speakers at the event, which drew more than 5,000 attendees in 2023. The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) attracted more than 5,500 attendees during the four-day hybrid event in November 2023 — most of whom were STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) community college and university students
Ins'Tent
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In marketing and promotions, a custom canopy can serve as a powerful tool to elevate your brand presence at events. Whether you’re a business, organization, or individual looking to make a lasting impression, investing in a professional-grade custom tent is a strategic move. This comprehensive buying guide will provide you with exclusive selection tips and will walk you through the key considerations, from the initial consultation to design and printing, ensuring you make an informed decis
Lumi Global
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
While positive stock performance remains a crucial aspect of success in Investor Relations (IR), it is no longer the sole measure of success in the evolving landscape of IR. In 2024, a more holistic and proactive approach in aligning corporate strategies with emerging market trends and investor sentiments will be needed to truly understand the impact of IR.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
4 Mistakes Event Pros Made in 2023 + How to Avoid Them
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