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5 Strategies for Mentorship Success

EventMB

Skift Take: Mentorship can be a valuable experience for both the mentor and the mentee. But its essential to keep the exchange on track.

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‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Receives BAFTA Nomination for Best British Short Film, Marking Historic Milestone for British Urban Film Festival

Prestige Events Magazine

Rock, Paper, Scissors , a poignant 20-minute drama directed by Franz Bohm, has been nominated for Best British Short Film at the 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards. The nomination represents a significant achievement for the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), as this marks the first time in its 20-year history that one of its official selections has received recognition at the prestigious BAFTA awards.

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From Heroic Leadership to Collective Heroes

Conferences that Work

Do we really need heroes? Society often glorifies the idea of heroesindividuals who swoop in to save the day and solve seemingly insurmountable problems. We see this dynamic across history, pop culture, and even leadership in our daily lives. But what happens when this fixation on heroism blinds us to the everyday, often invisible, work that prevents those crises from arising in the first place?

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Q&A: How One Event Speaker is on a Mission to Support Sober Lifestyles

Event Marketer

Event networking experiences often revolve around the bar. Once those black-cloth topped carts roll out, its a signal to socialize and sip while doing it, often at the end of the day. For those who dont drink alcohol, the bar cart can be triggering, and the timing of the networking, cumbersome. It wasnt until Laura Nelson was invited to speak at a womens entrepreneurial conference on a wellness panel, that she realized she wasnt alone in her perception of alcohols role in events.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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MPI Aloha returns!

MPI

The pandemic challenged MPIs Hawaii-based members more than most chapter communities. Their hard work, however, has paid off. Heather Bailey, president of the MPI Aloha Chapter, shares insight on this exciting return!

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Ultimate Super Bowl Party Guide: Helpful Tips, Ideas and More!

Sendo

Hosting a memorable Super Bowl party requires thoughtful planning and creativity. Here are some top Super Bowl party ideas to ensure your event is a touchdown with all your guests. Send Out Creative Super Bowl Invitations Kick off your Super Bowl party by sending out Super Bowl-themed invitations that capture the excitement of the game. Customized online invitations can set the tone and build anticipation among your guests.

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The Rise of Bespoke Experiences: From Concept to Connection

Prestige Events Magazine

Theres something special about an event that genuinely reflects who you are or what your brand representsan occasion carefully crafted just for you. Bespoke events go beyond being a luxurious experience. They offer hosts the chance to create something truly personal and meaningful. Whether its a brand event or an intimate gathering, personalised events can leave a lasting impact.

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The Rise of Women’s Sports Activations

Event Marketer

Endorsements of female athletes is an evergreen marketing strategy, but womens sports is embarking on a new, more experiential era as the teams, leagues and individual players that once played to limited audiences find new fans, larger audiences and a fresh crop of passionate investors. For early movers in the event community, its an exciting time to align and activate with a growth industry and support the sports figures and franchises who have been there all along, but are finally getting the

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The SEC announces Dominic McKay as new CEO

Event Industry News

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced the appointment of Dominic McKay as its new Chief Executive. Dominic joins the SEC in May from European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) in Switzerland where he is currently Executive Chairman.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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‘Inside Live Events’ Offers a Roadmap for New Generations in a Shifting Industry

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Skift Take: As the live events industry undergoes a critical generational transition, Freeman's new book, Inside Live Events," aims to preserve and transfer decades of institutional knowledge to the next generation of event professionals.

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8 Best Practices for a High-Converting Event Registration Landing Page

Guidebook

You’ve spent months planning and coordinating every aspect of your event. You’ve put together an attractive event marketing website , and have been diligently promoting it to build anticipation for your event. Now you’re ready to open up registration but, you’re not sure if your event registration landing page checks all the boxes.

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Lime Venue Portfolio & Levy partner with ICCA UK&I Conference to deliver Biohub Discovery Tour

Prestige Events Magazine

Lime Venue Portfolio and Levy have partnered with the UK & Ireland Chapter of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, as the lead sponsor for the 2025 annual conference, set to take place in Leeds from 2628 February 2025. As part of this collaboration, Lime Venue Portfolio and Levy will host a pre-conference discovery tour of the pioneering Biohub at Ings Farm.

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Smart Travel: Safest Airlines Revealed, National Geographic Unveils New Expeditions, the Upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Conference and More

Smart Meetings

Feeling uneasy after hearing about recent plane crashes? Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? One destination is drawing record-breaking numbers of overnight visitors, and its easy to see why. Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind?

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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Level up your event business with automation: More touchpoints with less effort

Planning Pod

We all know building strong relationships with clients is crucial in the event industry. We also know juggling multiple events, tight deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list can leave little time for the consistent communication that fosters those relationships. Thats where event business automation comes in. By strategically using technology, you can automate touchpoints with event leads and clients that enhance their experience with your teamnot to mention freeing up loads of your precious ti

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Navigating the Globalization of Events: Key Takeaways from PCMA Convening Leaders

EventMB

Skift Take: At this years PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, the spotlight was on helping event planners navigate and meet the needs of increasingly international audiences.

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Sundance 2025: Adobe Expands its Brand House, Keys in on Experience Design

Event Marketer

Adobes signature red square logo adorns a new space this year in Park City, UT, as the brand enters its 14th year as a sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival and its second with a physical space. This year, Adobe, which is presenting sponsor and the official editing platform of the festival, took over 608 Main Street to create Adobe House, which from Jan. 24-27 is offering three levels of activations, content and special events.

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Focus unveiled for The Business of Events:  Global Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

Unlocking the potential and driving the growth of the business events economy will be the focus of The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum , when it returns next month. Now in its seventh year, the Global Policy Forum will see senior industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders unite on 20 February at IET London: Savoy Place to examine the current economic and political climate and review the latest UK policy developments affecting the events sector.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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CloserStill Media Acquires UK-based Digital Health Intelligence

Event Industry News

CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, has acquired Digital Health Intelligence (DHI). Terms are not disclosed. Digital Health Intelligence (DHI) is a London-based media business serving the UKs digital health community.

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Introduction to AI in Events: Use Cases to Get Started

Eventscase Blog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its way into every sector, and the events industry is no exception. For organisers and event professionals, AI in events offers the opportunity to automate tasks , personalise the attendee experience and make data-driven decisions. In this post, we are going to explore the most relevant uses of AI in event planning and management, as well as some practical recommendations for those who want to get started in this field.

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Freeman Creates Blueprint to Help Event Professionals Overcome Resistance to Change

EventMB

Skift Take: Within the next five years, Millennials and Gen Z are projected to comprise 75% of the workforce, which means ignoring their preferences is no longer an option. How can events change to meet their needs?

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NRF 2025 Ideas: Four Experiential Tactics We Loved

Event Marketer

They call NRF Retails Big Show for a reason. For one, the sheer amount of market innovation and engineering presented at the New York City-based trade show is vast. And, from an experiential marketing point of view, the expo floor is a feast for the senses. During our spin around the Javits Center this year, we spotted several trends , but we also took note of some clever ideas that gave exhibitors an edge.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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.

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Somerset House launches ‘LISTEN UP!’: A transformative insights paper exploring the future of business events

Prestige Events Magazine

Somerset House has unveiled its latest insights paper, LISTEN UP!, at a content rich launch event attended by leading figures from the corporate, creative and events industries. The paper examines emergent trends impacting the business events landscape; shedding light on the importance of generational diversity, hyperconnectivity, and the future of human engagement in an increasingly digital world.

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Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising

Glow Global Events

Why In-Room Appeals Outshine Auctioneers for Event Fundraising When planning a fundraising event, one of the biggest decisions is determining the best way to inspire donations. While live auctions led by professional auctioneers have long been a popular option, many organizations are shifting toward in-room appeals. This strategy centers on creating emotional connections and encouraging participation from everyone in the roomnot just the highest bidders.

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The Rise of Micro-Catering: How to Tailor Events for Smaller Groups

Caterease

Over the past few years, catering trends have dramatically shifted. Gone are the days of large-scale events with sprawling buffets and hundreds of guests. The rise of micro-catering is reshaping the industry, placing personalized experiences for smaller groups at the forefront of event planning. Whether it’s an intimate wedding, a corporate team retreat, or a private dinner party, the demand for tailored, high-quality services has surged.

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The Future of Live Tourism: Key Insights from Davos

EventMB

Skift Take: Live tourism is reshaping cities, economies, and how we connect. But as global leaders at the World Economic Forum discussed, a sustainable future for these mega-gatherings depends on much more than just filling seats.

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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Top Event Trends of 2025: Insights from SEVEN

SevenEvents

As we venture into 2025, the event management landscape in the UK is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Driven by technological advancements, shifting attendee expectations, and an increased focus on sustainability, the way events are planned, executed, and experienced is undergoing a major transformation. As an event agency in the UK, its essential to stay ahead of the curve and adopt innovative event ideas that align with current trends.

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The SEC announces Dominic McKay as new CEO

Prestige Events Magazine

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced the appointment of Dominic McKay as its new Chief Executive. Dominic joins the SEC in May from European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) in Switzerland where he is currently Executive Chairman. The appointment comes as the SEC enters its 40 th year and accelerates an ambitious growth plan that will see its venues continue to attract the biggest artists and events, and deliver significant financial return for Scotland and Glasgow.

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Questions to Ask a Potential Wedding Venue

The Planner's Lounge

When working with clients, one of the more significant tasks you might help them with is finding the perfect venue. To help them choose the venue thats just right for them, weve put together a handy list of questions to ask potential wedding venues. These will help ensure the venue meets their needs and brings their vision to life. General Is the venue available on the date you need it?

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