52 Top 10 Innovative Brands 2017: #10 Refinery29
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geena Davis Offers a Faster Fix for Gender Imbalance
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 25, 2019
In 2004, Davis founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, to conduct research and compile data on women and girls in the media. Unconscious gender bias “is everywhere, like a fog,” says actor Geena Davis during Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. Jacob Slaton).
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
The Events Expert Interview Series #14: Serena Holmes
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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!
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.
How New Federal Overtime Changes Will Affect You
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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
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.
12 Imaginative Events and Activations from Vice
Bizzabo
APRIL 7, 2020
The Old Blue Last is a popular music venue in East London that has been hosting rowdy rock shows every night of the week since 2004. Looking to improve your company's event strategy? Take a look at these 12 events and activations from VICE to learn how.
Travel Is Up in New Orleans
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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
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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.
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.
How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of Society of Hosts at Florida State University, which named him Alumnus of the Year in 2004. When disaster strikes a destination, one of the major casualties is often the image of the area in the eyes of national media viewers for years to come.
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.
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.
KRACK: What Planners Need to Know
SmartMeetings
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.
Robe MegaPointes and Spiiders Jazz It Up in Dubai
Event Industry News
APRIL 16, 2019
Established in the UAE in 2004 by Abeesh Pushkaran, the company has built a prominent presencethroughoutthe Middle and Far East which is driven by a vision and commitment to delivering cool and creative results to an ever-increasing and diverse client base.
Texas, West Virginia Chefs Win Copper Skillet Awards
SmartMeetings
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.
Say Farewell to Virgin America
SmartMeetings
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.
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