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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. Eventprofs have been using Facebook to promote events for over a decade. 2017 was no different and as […]. The post How To Market Your Event Using Facebook’s Latest Features by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. EventMB NOW!
A free guide to creating peer conferences
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 20, 2020
I believe the software testing community adopted my term “peer conference” for their get-togethers after a conversation I had with pioneer software tester James Bach in 2004. The Association for Software Testing (AST) has just issued a free guide to creating peer conferences.
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. Jason Diceman is developing a novel tool for anonymous voting — Feedback Frames.
Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life
Smart Meetings
JULY 22, 2021
The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”.
Unbridled agency on the fast track
Event Industry News
APRIL 29, 2021
Launched at the turn of the century, initially focused on event logistics, Unbridled acquired a travel agency in 2002, going on to add registration to the mix in 2004, creative services in 2007 and production 2008, since when the company has enjoyed a “wild ride” in growth.
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.
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 […]. Secret Garden Party (SGP) has been one of the coolest, funkiest, most respected and well-loved independent arts and music festivals on the UK scene.
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. You’ve got important decisions to make about who to work with but you’re torn because you want to plan events. Period.
Casablanca Marquee Hire
Event Industry News
APRIL 13, 2017
About Casablanca Marquee Hire Casablanca Marquee Hire was started in 2004 and has since grown to be one of London’s leading marquee, furniture and event hire companies. We have a very large stock of marquees and gazebos for hire which are suitable for many types of events from small London back garden weddings to large […]. The post Casablanca Marquee Hire appeared first on Event Industry News. Directory Marquee Hire
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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. You can contact our friendly office staff Monday to Saturday or you are […]. The post Casablanca Table Hire appeared first on Event Industry News. Directory Table Hire
Tarsus Group announces new senior appointments
Event Industry News
MARCH 11, 2021
Mark previously held senior finance roles at NBCUniversal in London having qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG in 2004. Tarsus, the global B2B events and media group, has announced the appointment of Dan O’Brien as chief operating officer.
Virtual Events are content. So let’s make some good internet!
Expo Pass
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Wizard World Virtual Experiences just released a reunion panel for the 2004 cult-classic film Napoleon Dynamite. (3 Minute Read). Every second of every event is content. Content for organizers. For presenters. And even for the audience.
Pixl Evolution welcomes industry veterans Jo Beirne and Chris “Beef” Johnson to new Touring division
Event Industry News
JULY 26, 2021
Chris, known as “Beef” throughout the industry, started his career at a small live events company back in 2004. Pixl Evolution is delighted to welcome Jo Beirne and Chris “Beef” Johnson to its new Pixl Touring division.
Scared to Make Your Event Planning Dreams Come True?
Event Planning BluePrint
JANUARY 10, 2020
” And in the beginning, when I started my event business in 2004, I wasn’t sure which direction to go. Since I was young, I’ve been a believer in following your heart and your dreams. No matter what everyone else says or thinks. This isn’t always easy. After all, I’ve heard it all.
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.
People on the Move
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 16, 2019
D’Angelo has been with Hosts Global since 2004, when she joined the company as an intern. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Gene Hagberg. RLH Corporation, formerly Red Lion Hotels Corporation, has named Gene Hagberg its new director of global sales. Chuck Carter retired from the role after 30 years with the hotel company. Hagberg will lead the company’s leisure business, which includes group tour and travel.
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.
Floating Solar Conference Dives Into Pioneering Tech
PCMA Convene
MARCH 1, 2020
Solarplaza, a Rotterdam-based knowledge and networking platform that has covered sustainable energy in white papers, webinars, and conferences since its inception in 2004, began to notice interest in floating solar bubbling up in 2018.
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. So for a year I juggled a full- and part-time job to get the experience I needed, to learn how to sell and to understand why people buy.
Event Tech Live US & Canada wraps day one
Event Industry News
JUNE 8, 2021
Introducing RFID in 2004 was up there with the big risks we took but we saw the reward immediately and I would encourage people to take those risks.”.
5 Popular Dog-Friendly Places in San Marco
UNATION
JUNE 25, 2021
2004 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Can’t leave behind your adorable furry friend? Don’t fret! We’ve got a list of dog-friendly places in San Marco that offer yummy bites to eat, dog-friendly environments, and a whole lot to love!
The Meetings Industry Association appoints new vice chair
Event Industry News
MAY 24, 2019
He was also named UK Catering Manager of the Year in 2004 by Cost Sector Magazine. The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed Nigel Collett, director of 1 Wimpole Street, to its board as vice chair. Nigel was officially voted into the position during the mia’s latest council meeting earlier this month. He takes over as vice chair from Rowan Kitching, director of events at the Honourable Artillery Company.
The Events Expert Interview Series #14: Serena Holmes
G2Planet
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!
Our Favourite Same-Sex Celebrity Weddings
EventSource
JUNE 24, 2021
The two first met in 2004 as friends, but due to Neil’s beautiful blue eyes, David couldn’t help but find himself falling in love with Neil. True love in tinsel town certainly seems a rarity. Couples seem to get together and break up faster than the tabloids can keep up.
Cambridge Rock Festival moves to East of England Arena
Event Industry News
JANUARY 14, 2020
The classic rock and blues, the Cambridge Rock Festival, will be relocating to the East of England Arena and Events Centre, 18-21 June 2020, in a move to make use of the extensive and permanent facilities at the Peterborough venue to grow the festival.
People on the Move
PCMA Convene
MARCH 7, 2019
He previously served as GES executive vice president since 2011 and in various global leadership roles since 2004. Dunn joined the CVB in 2004 and has since led efforts to enhance business with the national multicultural meetings market. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Stephanie Klett. Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s secretary of tourism for the past eight years, has been named president and chief executive officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, effective April 8.
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.
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.
People on the Move
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 6, 2018
market between 2004 and 2008. Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Adam Crocini. Hilton has appointed Adam Crocini to the role of vice president, food and beverage, Luxury and Lifestyle Group. In this newly-created position, Crocini will serve as chief strategist for all food and beverage-related initiatives at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, and Canopy by Hilton.
Patel and Visit California Make History
SmartMeetings
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 I am humbled to be elected to such a prestigious role within Visit California,” Patel says.
Restaurants That Are Now Open For Dine-In In Pennsylvania
EventUp
JULY 31, 2020
Open since May 2004, Paddy Whacks is Northeast Philly's favorite Irish Sports Pub.
Excell Electrical
Event Industry News
JULY 21, 2020
Excell Electrical is a specialist temporary power provider, established in 2004. We have focused on delivering bespoke, tailored projects for our clients throughout the UK.
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. But why?
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. So for a year I juggled a full- and part-time job to get the experience I needed, to learn how to sell and to understand why people buy.
Ruth Napp takes over Simply Hire
Event Industry News
AUGUST 8, 2019
Ruth began her career with Simply Loos as a hire controller in 2004. Last month, Ruth Napp, the managing director at Simply Hire, became the owner after purchasing the waste management solutions company. When she was aged just 21, Ruth was headhunted to join Simply Hire by the former owner who spotted her potential at a young age. Simply Hire encompasses two businesses, Simply Loos and Simply Environmental Services.
Level Up Your Meetings in Arcade Bars
Smart Meetings
MARCH 5, 2019
The first location, in New York, opened in 2004. Some things just go well together, like peanut butter and jelly. You can probably name a few other combinations, but one you probably weren’t thinking of is classic video games and bars. Arcade bars have been around for more than a decade, but they have become more popular in recent years, and with good reason. Let out your inner child in these nostalgia-inducing adult playgrounds. Related: 5 Fabulous San Francisco Rooftop Bars.
Travel Is Up in New Orleans
SmartMeetings
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 million visitors last year. That represents a 6.9 percent increase over 2015 and the largest number of visitors to the city in more than a decade.
7 Ways to Stay Flu-free on Airplanes
SmartMeetings
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. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) fudges when asked how bad this year’s flu season will be. “It’s It’s not possible to predict,” admits CDC’s website.
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