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Top 10 Innovative Brands 2017: #10 Refinery29
BizBash
JUNE 14, 2017
Launched in 2004, Refinery29 has grown from a fashion-focused website to a lifestyle brand that speaks to a key demographic—millennial
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Event Design Rebels 2018: Jon Retsky & Michael Kuhlmann
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Founded by Jon Retsky and Russell Holt in 2004 in San Francisco, Got Light (@gotlightsf) creates dramatic environments with light, audio
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How To Market Your Event Using Facebook’s Latest Features
EventMB
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Since its inception in 2004, Facebook has constantly upped the ante, adding several new useful features every year. How to use the latest Facebook features to engage attendees, create FOMO and sell more tickets to your event.
Feedback Frames—a low-tech tool for anonymous voting
Conferences that Work
JUNE 6, 2016
tool Idea Rating Sheets in 2004 (originally called “Dotmocracy”) to “make it easier to find agreements in large groups” He has been a Senior Public Consultation Coordinator for the City of Toronto since 2010, and is working to crowdfund his invention.
drp hosts Channel 5’s The Gadget Show at their 212 studios
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Launched in 2004, and now in its 26th series, The Gadget Show has aired over 300 episodes and focuses primarily on consumer technology. The latest series of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show is being filmed at drp’s 212 studios in Hartlebury, Worcestershire.
Colour Sound keeps the Secret
Event Industry News
AUGUST 3, 2017
Staged at Abbot’s Ripton near Huntingdon, UK since 2004 by Fred Felloes it was hand-crafted as a boutique alternative to the established mainstream music festivals … as is known for its […].
The Events Expert Interview Series #14: Serena Holmes
G2 Planet
AUGUST 9, 2018
1) Can you tell us a little bit about how you decided to join Tigris Events back in 2004, and how it's grown over the years? We've been interviewing some of the smartest, most interesting event professionals around--sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Serena Holmes , the President and CEO of Tigris Events - who's showing us the incredible power of women in the workplace!
Casablanca Table Hire
Event Industry News
APRIL 13, 2017
About Casablanca Table Hire Casablanca Table Hire has been operating since 2004 and is now one of London’s premier hire companies. We have a very large stock of tables from 4ft and 5ft trestle tables to round dining tables and poseur tables.
How to Choose Your Event Niche
Event Planning BluePrint
JULY 23, 2018
I started my event planning business in 2004 from my kitchen table with less than $500 and very little experience. We’ve all had big decisions to make, right? Whether it’s about starting an event business, working for an event company, or what kind of clients to work with.
Bestival’s future uncertain as event faces administration
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Rob Da Bank’s annual music event launched in 2004 and has welcomed the likes of The Cure, Massive Attack, Outkast and Florence & The Machine as headliners. Bestival‘s future could be in jeopardy, with reports suggesting that the company behind the festival is being put into administration. Originally taking place in the Isle of Wight, the festival relocated to Dorset in 2017.
Drop This Healthy Buzzword Into Your Lexicon: Sportspitality
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
A 2014 survey from American Hotel & Lodging Association reported 84 percent of hotels had a fitness center or exercise room, up from 63 percent in 2004. Say hello to the latest industry buzzword: sportspitality. As more people become conscientious about taking care of their health on the road, hotels are stepping up their fitness game.
A Conference for the Science Behind Emotions
PCMA Convene
JUNE 1, 2018
The inaugural event was held in 2004 in Amsterdam, and the conference has been held every other year except for 2008 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; Lille, France; Canterbury, England; Berlin, Germany; and Leiden, Holland. Illustration by Carmen Segovia. The heart wants what the heart wants.
5 Sales Tips Every Event Planner Should Know
Event Planning BluePrint
DECEMBER 6, 2016
After starting my event planning business in 2004, I knew my Bachelor’s Degree hadn’t prepared me to run my own business. What I needed was real-world experience. Sales experience.
5 Sales Tips Every Event Planner Should Know
Event Planning BluePrint
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
After starting my event planning business in 2004, I knew my Bachelor’s Degree hadn’t prepared me to run my own business. What I needed was real-world experience. Sales experience.
MINA Group
GatherHere
JULY 6, 2017
His San Francisco-based company the MINA Group has grown from a single location in 2004 to more than 26 restaurants nationwide. James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef Michael Mina is an empire in his own right. With a name as well known as Mina’s, it is imperative that everything they do, including private events, reflects the excellence that made them famous. To support rapid growth, The MINA Group turned to Gather to: Expedite communication . Increase leads.
The UnExpo Experiment
Conferences that Work
APRIL 16, 2018
Fun fact: the testing community often uses my term “peer conferences” for their get-togethers, due to a chat about meeting design I had with tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.) During my 20+ years as an IT consultant and developer, I fell in with a delightful international crowd of software testers: those all-important people responsible for the impossible task of making sure that software works the way it’s supposed to.
Patel and Visit California Make History
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Patel was elected chairperson of the California State Lodging Association in 2004. Sima Patel made history this month when she was voted chair of the Visit California board of directors, becoming the first Indian woman to chair a national or state lodging association in the United States. “I
How New Federal Overtime Changes Will Affect You
Connect Your Meetings
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Department of Labor announced it was raising the salary-exemption cutoff for paying employees overtime, the first such action since 2004, from $23,660 to $47,476 annually ($455 to $913 per week). In a typical December, friends and co-workers join together for a month’s worth of parties, gift giving and good cheer. This year’s mood, however, may prove less than merry for some in the faith-based hospitality and meetings community. In May, the U.S.
7 Ways to Stay Flu-free on Airplanes
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
A Canadian study published in 2004 found passengers were 113 times more likely to have caught a cold during a five-hour flight between San Francisco and Denver than during normal daily life. Another reason to be thankful: You haven’t come down with the flu.
7 Ways to Stay Flu-free on Airplanes
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
A Canadian study published in 2004 found passengers were 113 times more likely to have caught a cold during a five-hour flight between San Francisco and Denver than during normal daily life. Another reason to be thankful: You haven’t come down with the flu.
Working a Day Job While You Start Your Event Planning Business?
Event Planning BluePrint
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
In 2004, I started my event business while I was working and in school. I want you to hear Sarah’s story. Sarah started her event planning business earlier this year and she’s still employed by someone else. Sarah is trying to shift from being an employee to planning events full time.
Travel Is Up in New Orleans
Smart Meetings
MARCH 29, 2017
billion in visitor spending last year represents a 51 percent increase since 2004, the year before Katrina. Travel to New Orleans is bustling once again. A study conducted by the University of New Orleans (UNO) Hospitality Research Center concludes the city hosted a record-breaking 10.45
Houston’s Super Bowl Showcase
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 27, 2017
That was in 2004, when quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots to victory over the Carolina Panthers to secure his second championship.). This week, the epicenter of the sports world shifts to Houston, site of Super Bowl LI.
KRACK: What Planners Need to Know
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 20, 2017
It’s technical, but basically it means he discovered a key flaw in something called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, or WPA2, which has been the go-to option to protect your data over Wi-Fi since 2004.
Texas, West Virginia Chefs Win Copper Skillet Awards
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The Copper Skillet Competition was introduced in 2004 to highlight artistry and skill of the best chefs from IACC-member conference centers around the world, and to honor their contributions to the shared goal of providing an outstanding conference venue experience. Roanoke, Virginia.
Guest Blog: The mega-event industry’s relationship with its own carbon footprint
Event Industry News
AUGUST 3, 2018
Per an Ecological Footprint analysis of the 2004 FA Cup Final, travel contributed to 54% of the total carbon footprint. By Peter Ward, Director at WeTrack. Hello from WeTrack! Our previous guest blog considered the mega-event industry from the perspective of risk.
Gather’s Custom Confetti Physics Engine
GatherHere
APRIL 1, 2017
of the 2004 ACM SIGGRAPH/Eurographics symposium on Comp. April Product Update: Using Sweat, Tears, and Havoc.js to Make Events Fun for Everyone Involved.
4 Smart Moves at Hyatt, Hotel Ivy and More
Smart Meetings
JUNE 14, 2017
Frederico started her career in 2004 at The Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix, Arizona, as the meetings and special events coordinator where she worked for a decade. Dana Orlando . Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
‘It’s About Learning Through Play’
PCMA Convene
JULY 24, 2018
In 2004, the LEGO Group was facing a crisis. Sales had plummeted and the Danish company lost more than $200 million in a single year. As debts continued to stack up, bankruptcy seemed inevitable. LEGO set out to rebuild itself.
Say Farewell to Virgin America
Smart Meetings
MARCH 23, 2017
Business magnate Richard Branson created Virgin America in 2004 to launch an entirely new type of airline, as demonstrated by the lively ambiance (pink and purple lighting, hip background music) and extra amenities such as free Wi-Fi and on-demand food orders.
5 Reasons for Planners to Celebrate Facebook’s 2 Billion User Milestone
Smart Meetings
JUNE 28, 2017
Well it’s been exploding year-over-year since its launch in 2004, but the social media mogul has just reached new heights. Facebook ’s popularity has officially exploded. When Facebook released its statistics in May , the number of monthly active users was 1.94 billion.
Interviews with Planners – Ruby Benoit
Eventinterface
JULY 28, 2017
I supported the planning of the USA Hospitality House where over 600 US athletes, sponsors, and VIPs converged over 17 days during the 2004 Olympic Games.
Cincinnati USA: Driving Diversity
Connect Your Meetings
MAY 11, 2017
From 2001 to 2004, no multicultural conventions came to The Queen City, says Jason Dunn, vice president of multicultural and community development for Cincinnati USA. The tale of how Cincinnati came to become one of the country’s leaders in diversity initiatives is a bit of a comeback story. In 2005, the CVB made a purposeful effort to go after them, working to correct the issues that were turning those groups away.
How Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
PCMA Convene
JULY 31, 2017
How to foster collaboration at events is something of a “paradox,” requiring both unity and diversity, according to Rielly, who joined TED Conferences LLC in 2004. We are living in “a hinge time,” according to Dawn Markova, Ph.D., and Angie McArthur.
Kindra Fry Takes the Reigns as President and CEO of Bryan-College Station CVB
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
I started on December 1, 2004, as the sports marketing manager, so I came in really just managing that department for them and I think I had lived there since the middle of October that year. Kindra Fry, the new president and CEO of the Bryan-College Station CVB, wasn’t looking for a promotion. The opportunity came out of left field. After working for the Bryan-College Station CVB for 14 years, Fry stepped up on an interim basis at first.
7 Free and Open-Source Digital Signage Software Options For Your Next Event
Capterra Event Management
MARCH 21, 2017
Xibo began as a university project in 2004 and since then has been supported and developed by Spring Signage. In the era of everything going digital , it should come as no surprise that advertising, including traditional signs and billboards, is eager to get in on the action.
10 Step Event Planning Business Plan
Event Planning BluePrint
MARCH 9, 2016
When I started my event planning business back in 2004, I focused on corporate clients. So back in 2004, and I know the prices have gone up by now, I would sometimes pay as low as $35 for my event insurance.
Web Design: 5 Strategies to Encourage More Engagement
Regpack
AUGUST 24, 2018
Since its inception in 2004, Murad has acted as Creative Director, Technologist and creative problem solver. So your nonprofit has a website, but it hasn’t been updated in forever and its only purpose at the moment is to direct visitors to your donation page.
Everything You Need to Know About Starting an Event Planning Business
Event Planning BluePrint
JUNE 6, 2018
In fact, in 2004, I started my event planning business from my kitchen table with less than $500. Everything you need to know about starting an event planning business, and the theme of this lesson is to really get down to business.
Projection & Lighting
Canadian Special Events
JULY 6, 2017
On a personal note, Hala completed an Ironman in 2004 and loves to ride her motorcycle. Using Creative Technology To Enhance Your Event Environment.
How Four Creative Cities Attract Business Events
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Started in 2004, UCCN now totals 180 cities in 72 countries in seven fields — Crafts & Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Music, and Media Arts. On Dec. 31, 2018, the United States will officially no longer be a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The U.S.
8 Steps to Charging For Your Event Planning Services
Event Planning BluePrint
MARCH 1, 2016
So when I started my event planning business in 2004, I filled a need. Whether you’re starting an event planning business or plan to be an independent planner, knowing how to charge for your event planning services is going to make (or break) your success.
Fundamental Event Planning Tips: These Never Go Out of Style
Guidebook
JULY 17, 2016
industry since beginning her career in 2004, and has spent the majority of that time with the GO! “Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. But there are some fundamental strategies that never go out of style. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.
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