Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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Attendease
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As your university’s alumni go about their days leading teams, conducting research, and making an impact on the world, they may forget about the invitation they got to your next fundraising event. The email might sit in their inbox for weeks before they open it, only to realize then that the event already passed. A text message, however, will cut right through the noise and get your alumni’s attention moments after you send it.
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Attendease
OCTOBER 8, 2024
While the holiday season still feels far away, savvy event planners know that early Fall is the best time to kick-start their holiday party planning. Corporate holiday parties, gala dinners, and annual celebrations are right around the corner… and to create truly memorable holiday experiences, you need to begin locking in venues, vendors, catering, and entertainment ASAP.
EventMB
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: At this year’s IMEX, sneakers were the footwear of choice – but not just for comfort. Attendees used their sneakers for contests, activations, branding and to show off their personal style.
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SpotMe Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Click to vote for The Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2024! Dear colleagues and friends, I hope you’re thriving in your event industry endeavors! I’m excited to share that I’ve been nominated again for the Eventex Index as one of The Most Influential People in the Events Industry for 2024. It’s an incredible honor to have been recognized among the 100 most influential figures in our industry for four consecutive years (2019-2022).
EventMB
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Skift Take: Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In her role at BCD Meetings & Events, Hanzlik creates strategies for accommodating neurodiversity across the meeting experience for hundreds of clients. The winners are attendees as well as event hosts. It’s not often that a business-event planner has a formal education and professional background in change management. But about halfway through her 30-year career, Mindy Hanzlik “took some time away from events to get my MBA and become a change-management consultant,” she says.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Robert Kenward the leading senior specialist in event and brand experience industry recruitment, is pleased to share his latest quarterly report on recruitment trends for the fourth quarter of 2024. Drawing from extensive interactions with agency owners, managing directors, c-suite stakeholders, and senior leaders, Robert offers unparalleled insider insight into the evolving priorities and strategies within the industry.
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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.
Attendease
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Filling seats is your biggest priority and your biggest challenge as an event planner. Potential attendees have a smorgasbord of options, meaning competition for their attention is fierce. It’s normal to be left wondering— how can I stand out and sell more tickets? The good news is, the event ticketing market is booming. Revenue in the U.S. event tickets market is projected to reach $36.26 billion in 2024 and grow at a 2.85% annual rate through 2028.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As smartphones have become ubiquitous in our day-to-day life, it makes sense that event organizers would want to capitalize on their attendees’ usage.
EventMB
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendees to thrive.
Canadian Special Events
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Concierge Club produced and designed an exclusive, invite-only preview event last month for Dynamite at their new flagship store in Montreal’s luxurious Royalmount Shopping Centre. The event, featuring a speakeasy theme in collaboration with Cloakroom Bar , celebrated the brand’s evolution and offered a glimpse into its stylish future. Held a day before the store’s official opening, the intimate affair provided select guests the opportunity to experience both the store and Dynamite’s new col
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
1/ You’ve been with GLL trading as Better for over a decade. What’s been the standouts from those years? Since joining GLL, I’ve established and driven the growth of our Better Venues portfolio through focussing on the unique opportunities it presents to venue hirers across the UK and Northern Ireland. From historical buildings like Ashburton Hall to contemporary buildings and state-of-the-art iconic sports facilities like Lee Valley White Water Centre and the National Cycling Centre
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Giving Back First things first: our friends in the South experienced devastating effects from Hurricane Helene , and less than a week later., Hurricane Milton, now a category 5 storm, is expected to hit Florida on Wednesday.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Everyone wants a taste of the good life, and to promote the debut of “Doctor Odyssey,” a series set aboard a luxury cruise ship, ABC delivered. Ahead of the show’s Sept. 26 debut, the brand launched a multifaceted campaign that plucked people out of their everyday lives and planted them directly into the series’ opulent setting. Between Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, ABC and brand partners like Expedia and Saks Fifth Avenue treated consumers to surprise-and-delight experiences ranging from travel upgrade
EventMB
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: Despite challenges from Hurricane Milton, which led to some Florida participants leaving early, IMEX America had record attendance.
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Skiddle
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Images: The Prospect Building / Sarah Ginn / Instagram.com A brand new venue has opened in Bristol, headed up by celebrated festival promoters AMAAD. The Prospect Building, which holds a capacity of 5,000 people, opened its doors to the public on 28th September, hosting trailblazing Welsh electronic duo Overmono as part of their Pure Devotion tour. Located at 45 Feeder Road in St.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Defining how the global events industry better communicates its economic and social value, while identifying areas that require more support, will be key priorities for IBTM World ’s Forum for Advocacy , in partnership with The Business of Events, when it takes place next month. With widespread support for the forum from leading organisations across the events industry, it is ideally placed to be a catalyst for change and amplify the existing conversation around advocacy issues.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Las Vegas Uber drivers were busy again dodging F1 lane closures on The Strip as G2E Global Gaming Expo pinged its way to The Venetian and IMEX America returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center with the ultimate educational pre-game, Smart Monday by Meeting Professionals International. The Smart Meetings team was in town, speaking on panels, hugging our way across the aisles of North Convention Center and sent these notes from the expo floor.
EventSource
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Anne and Matthew’s love story started on a hiking trip at Silent Lake Provincial Park, where they shared their first “I love you.” Years later, Matt proposed to Anne in the same park, while they were on a canoe in the middle of the lake. Since nature played such a big part in their relationship, their wedding at Ball's Falls Conservation Area perfectly reflected their love for the outdoors.
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
EventMB
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Move over alcohol and sugary mocktails, nonalcoholic cocktails with ingredients that are good for you are gaining in popularity.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With summer in the rearview mirror, and a slate of new and returning-favorite shows rolling out during CBS Premiere Week (beginning Oct. 13), the network has been on the road encouraging consumers to cozy up to its programming, and lean into the simple joy of watching fall TV from the comfort of their couch. Enter: The Comfy Blue Sofa Tour. The nationwide trek, activated in partnership with furniture brand Lovesac, has been rolling into fairs, festivals, sporting events and landmarks—and stoppin
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
GES has launched a new division in Qatar aimed at expanding its capacity to deliver localised, in-region support for its clients. Organisers in the area will be able to benefit from faster, high quality and a more personalised service for their events and exhibitions, with a range of GES services on offer including its event management platform, Visit.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Redefining event catering with chef-driven menus, wellness-focused offerings and immersive dining experiences. There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes. Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has
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EventSource
OCTOBER 11, 2024
For couples eager to celebrate their love in an intimate setting, planning a small wedding provides the perfect opportunity to focus on what truly matters—your connection and the joy shared with your closest loved ones. While it may be on a smaller scale, an intimate wedding still requires thoughtful planning, especially when it comes to crafting a budget that aligns with both your vision and financial reality.
EventMB
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Skift Take: There is an untapped group that can help you make your events a must-attend, according to a new Freeman Report.
rsvpBOOK
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the fast-paced world of event management, efficiency is key. At rsvpBOOK, we’ve always been committed to simplifying the complexities of event planning. Today, we’re excited to announce our latest innovation: Claude AI Event Builder, a revolutionary tool that streamlines the entire event creation process by harnessing the power of AI.
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