Eventmobi
JULY 25, 2024
Whether located around your annual meeting or as a standalone event, workshops can be an effective way to supercharge engagement. And right now, solid engagement is something that associations could use a bit more of. According to the 2024 edition of MCI’s Association Engagement Index , two-thirds of association members regularly access the content organizations produce.
EventMB
JULY 26, 2024
Skift Take: For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. View the 2024 finalists now.
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Conferences that Work
JULY 22, 2024
In 1997, Dar Williams, inspired by listening late at night to New Hampshire and Vermont’s progressive radio station WRSI The River , wrote the song “Are You Out There” Her beautiful song about audiences and humans’ desire for connection speaks to today’s events industry. Why? First, listen! Hoping that Dar will be OK with this, here are the relevant fragments of her song’s lyrics.
EventMB
JULY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Shawn Cheng, a seasoned events professional, is throwing some cold water on the AI hype. While the rush to embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools continues, Cheng is taking a more measured approach.
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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.
Event Marketer
JULY 25, 2024
Social media threads and Reddit forums were lighting up ahead of the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola, July 4-7, in New Orleans. This year marked the 30 th anniversary of the annual multiday celebration of Black culture, music and food, and the media platform’s loyal followers were eagerly awaiting the release of the Essence Evening Concert Series lineup.
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Planning Pod
JULY 22, 2024
In an industry built on creating memories, the event customer experience is paramount. From initial inquiry to post-event, every interaction a client has with your business holds weight and shapes their perception of your brand. Cultivating a seamless customer journey means more than successfully pulling off one event – it’s an investment in your business success.
Event Leadership Institute
JULY 26, 2024
Is your event truly accessible? How do you define a disability? Physical, behavioral, developmental, sensory, visible, invisible—the list goes on. This Friday marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas of public life. In the business events industry, ensuring all participants feel welcomed and valued is crucial to fostering an inclusive environment.
Event Marketer
JULY 25, 2024
Veuve Clicquot takes pride in shining its “solaire” culture on the world through bright, boundary-pushing experiences, and the latest manifestation took the shape of an “Emotions of the Sun” photo exhibition in New York City hosted in partnership with renowned photography collective, Magnum Photos. Rather than tell its own story, Clicquot designed the weeklong “celebration of the sun” to immerse consumers in its deep-rooted philosophy of optimism, as seen through the eyes of eight diverse photog
Event Industry News
JULY 23, 2024
Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation and captions, released the 2024 State of Live AI Translation, a comprehensive global study into the use of live translation at multilingual meetings and events.
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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
PCMA Convene
JULY 22, 2024
A wildfire rages near Osoyoos Lake in British Columbia in 2023. A record 46 million acres burned across Canada during the 2023 fire season, affecting events of all kinds. On April 16, 10 inches of rain fell in Dubai, the same day that journalist Sander Lutz arrived in the city to cover Token2049, one of two cryptocurrency conferences scheduled that week, drawing thousands of visitors to the city.
EventSource
JULY 23, 2024
Jessica and Stefano’s opulent affair at Casa Loma was a mesmerizing ode to love and sophistication, set against the enchanting backdrop of Toronto’s historic castle. From the moment the sun dipped behind the majestic turrets, their wedding unfolded like a modern fairytale — a seamless blend of grandeur and intimacy! Every detail, carefully planned and executed, reflected not just opulence and elegance but also the unique love story shared by Jessica and Stefano.
EventMB
JULY 22, 2024
Skift Take: There was a time when contracts were written haphazardly, and deals were secured with a handshake. Those days are over. Today, the industry relies heavily on detailed written terms.
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
With its autumn opening fast approaching, Hotel Gotham Newcastle , located on the popular Pilgrim Street, has appointed Chris Thompson, former Operations Manager of the Apartment Group, to lead its vibrant hospitality offering. Bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure with other brands such as Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, Chris is set to lead the team at Hotel Gotham Newcastle, promising guests a multisensory experience with exceptional service.
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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!
Event Marketer
JULY 25, 2024
Picture this: You get invited to an intimate dinner at an upscale L.A. restaurant with a speakeasy vibe, and when you’re shown to your seat, the table’s surface is all digital and serving up content for the evening. That’s one of the experiences 50 attendees took part in at Mercedes-Benz Presents The Table, hosted at Verse Los Angeles on June 28. Designed to spark connections and conversations, The Table brought together celebrities, musicians, entertainment executives, stylists, brand partners,
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2024
In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast, host James Dickson is joined by founder of event:decision, Matt Grey. Matt has worked in events for 25 years focussing mainly on the agency side servicing all kinds of events worldwide until the pandemic hit.
EventSource
JULY 25, 2024
In the soft morning light, the beautiful bride, Mackenzie, began her journey into a day filled with rustic charm and timeless love, side by side with her beloved Daniel. The lens of Amos Photography was poised to capture every precious moment, skillfully guided by Wedding Bliss. With the artistry of South Coast Beauty Co , the bride and groom exuded beauty from within.
EventMB
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Event and publishing giant Informa has big plans to expand into the marketing and financial technology verticals.
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.
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
A luxury country house hotel is bucking the challenging hotel market conditions as it reveals substantial year on year growth. Horwood House in Buckinghamshire is heading into its fifth year under the ownership of Karim Kassam, who purchased the property in late 2019. It’s been a challenging few years for the hospitality sector, but independent Horwood House has remained a consistent success story.
Event Marketer
JULY 22, 2024
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Zenless zones, airborne Nutella jars and mega mitts. BASEBALL FANS GET THEIR MITTS ON GEICO’S COMICALLY LARGE GLOVES Even baseball fans who aren’t athletically inclined could “play” in the big leagues during MLB All-Star Week, July 12-16, in Arlington, TX, thanks to Geico’s gigantic, custom-made baseball gloves.
Event Industry News
JULY 26, 2024
Jonas Event Technology (JET), an event registration company that provides streamlined registration solutions to organisers of exhibitions and conferences, is excited to announce its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Smart Meetings
JULY 24, 2024
The annual convention drove home stewardship as key to prosperity for locals, visitors and meetings alike At Destinations International (DI) Annual Convention, 2024 (DIAC24), in Tampa, Fla. this past July 16-18, DI CEO Don Welsh’s opening remarks brought forward a wave of laugher from the crowd after he shared that the awe-inspiring drone show that kicked off the 2024 Annual Convention used an astounding 300 drones—and 298 of them made it through to the end!
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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!
Special Events
JULY 22, 2024
Lean into the vibes from chart-topping musicians for new event inspiration
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
The Belfry Hotel & Resort , in West Midlands, has received overwhelming interest resulting in millions of pounds in enquiries following the launch of its flagship new events venue, The Masters Suite in April. At 852sqm and with 149 additional bedrooms, the bold, innovative and multi-purpose space will be the resort’s biggest events venue yet when it opens in autumn 2025, and is the centrepiece of a wider £80million development project across the whole resort.
Event Marketer
JULY 21, 2024
As Japanese anime culture sweeps North America, Anime Expo has experienced a meteoric rise, this year attracting an estimated 390,000 fans of anime art, movies, games and products to the event, July 4-7, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For SEGA and its anime game developer and publisher subsidiary, ATLUS, as well as many exhibitors on the showfloor, ensuring that fans have opportunities to efficiently purchase limited-edition collectables, merchandise, and memorabilia is paramount.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2024
UK Sport has been more accessible than ever this Summer, thanks to a new partnership introduced by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The official home of Tennis for Britain successfully teamed up with Signapse, the video translation tool, in all its spectator information points at its longest-running international event at the Queens Club, West London.
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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.
Smart Meetings
JULY 26, 2024
Melissa Mahon and Aaron Levinthal Melissa Mahon (left) and Aaron Levinthal (right), MAS Global experience agency MAS promotes experienced leaders to chief officer roles. Mahon will serve as chief operating officer. She has been with MAS for over seven years, most recently serving as EVP, business and operations. She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability.
MeetingsNet
JULY 26, 2024
There are at least nine smaller destinations that could benefit once the airline drops two key policies. It’s no secret that some business travelers swear by Southwest Airlines while others detest using the carrier. But Southwest is on the cusp of changing that equation with two new initiatives it announced in late July: assigned seating rather than open seating, and extra-legroom seating in addition to standard seating.
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium has seen three new venues join the membership over the past few weeks, continuing the trend for unique, independent and diverse venues who see the consortium as a natural partner to support their business. With quality and excellence key factors for Venues of Excellence (VOE) when auditing potential new members, not surprisingly there is a stellar line up in membership of the UK’s conference and event venues at the top end, and the newcomers underp
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