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2016 v 2006: What’s Changed Over the Last 10 Years in Event Management?

Eventbrite UK

The post 2016 v 2006: What’s Changed Over the Last 10 Years in Event Management? 9 experienced professionals from across the events industry tell us how event management has changed over the last 10 years. appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog. Event Management Event Trends Featured September event managment event trends

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The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings

Event Industry News

After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006.

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ReedPOP Acquires Miami’s Florida Supercon

PCMA Convene

The long-running show, which launched in 2006, will now be part of the same exhibition family as New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, and Star Wars Celebration. hollywoodreporter.com. Hollywood Reporter ). Read More. Industry Trends News Junkie

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Greater Boston CVB Picks New Chief Executive

PCMA Convene

The Greater Boston CVB’s board picked Martha Sheridan, who has led the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO since 2006, to become its new CEO. ( The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe ). Read More. Places & Spaces News Junkie

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JotForm 4.0: Easy Custom Forms for Your Event [Review]

EventMB

the redesigned interface of the WYSIWYG form builder, originally founded in 2006. JotForm 4.0 is the redesigned version of the custom online form builder, with lots of new and improved features. Here is our review. JotForm 4.0: What Is It? February 1st saw the launch of JotForm 4.0, JotForm allows anyone to drag and drop […]. The post JotForm 4.0: Easy Custom Forms for Your Event [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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A blast from the past: The influence of the wealthy in politics

SmartMeetings

Dipping into past blog posts I came across my 2006 comments on the cultural differences between Japan, Australia and the US around attitudes toward the wealthy. While the Japanese hammer down the nails that stick up, to enforce conformity, and the Australians whack their tall poppies, Americans are famous for their adulation of the wealthy. […]. Cultural Differences #MAGA

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Danco secures Latitude contract

Event Industry News

Celebrating what could be considered the best aspects of music, film, culture, poetry, theatre and everything in between, Latitude Festival began its journey in 2006. Now in planning for the 12th edition, Danco are pleased to have recently been confirmed as the primary marquee hire contractor. With over 70,000 sqft of temporary structures awarded in […]. The post Danco secures Latitude contract appeared first on Event Industry News. Editor's Choice Festival & Outdoor News

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Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings

Conferences that Work

In 2006, Cory Doctorow wrote: “Conversation is king. “Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings.” ” —Miles Franklin, Childhood At Brindabella: My First Ten Years , 1954.

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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

Smart Meetings

The AEP conference began in 2006 as a standalone specialized workshop at the Special Events Show conducted by TSEC CEO and AEP Advisory Board Chair Sally Webb. Everyone loves a good comeback story. The Rocky series isn’t heavily revered for nothing.

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ASAE Appoints Michelle Mason as President and CEO

Smart Meetings

This a return to ASAE for Mason, who worked as vice president of strategic and future-focused research from 1998 to 2006. Current president and CEO of Chicago-based Association Forum , Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, has been selected as ASAE’s new president and CEO, effective Sept.

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Podcast: Love at First Sight

Event Industry News

MD Richard Belcher joined First Sight Media in 2006 when the company was primarily focused on producing DVDs and VHS tapes of graduation ceremonies.

2020 97
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White Light Certifies as a B Corporation

Prestige Events Magazine

B Corp was conceived in 2006 by B Lab – the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.

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Exclusive: EnTEEtainment celebrates 35 years in the business

Event Industry News

Roger Waters in Red Square, Moscow in 2006 is one,” Tee says. “We Event management/production services specialist, EnTEEtainment Ltd, celebrated 35 years in the business this summer and EIN caught up with Founder/Managing Director Dick Tee at Radio 1’s Big Weekend to talk past, present, future and his favourite three events, so far. We had a […]. The post Exclusive: EnTEEtainment celebrates 35 years in the business appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Andrea and Henry’s Classic Wedding at R Garden Boutique

EventSource

The couple met through friends during their first year at University of Toronto in 2006. We’re loving the rustic elegant vibe of Andrea and Henry’s wedding at the stunning R Garden Boutique.

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RUN AND RAISESOME!

Prestige Events Magazine

Rum and Raisin ice cream renamed to support charity drive. (28

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UKEVENTS confirms changes to Executive Committee

Prestige Events Magazine

He was Founding Chair of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) where he continues to serve on the Executive Committee as Treasurer, and has represented AEME at UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) since 2006. UKEVENTS has confirmed members of its newly elected Executive Committee.

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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Moncur’s recognitions include Visit Lake Norman’s Stellar Seller Award in 2013, Hilton Hotels’ Spirit Award in 2009 and MVP status with Homewood Suites in 2006. Todd McAninch. McAninch is general manager for Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in California.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

He is the recipient of the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2005 and Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2006. Danielle Marelli Marelli is executive pastry chef for Viceroy Chicago.

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Stretch tents for the festival industry

Event Industry News

Intent is a UK based stretch tent company providing stretch cover to the events industry and hospitality sector since 2006.

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VOK DAMS creates new position Global Head of Sales & Consulting

Event Industry News

We met in China in 2006. In 2006, he then had the opportunity to go to Beijing, where he worked for more than four years at DMG, an agency for entertainment, advertising, and communications.

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Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One

Smart Meetings

As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice (2006 and 2012), she brings a unique perspective to the events industry. Corporate retreats have long represented occasions for staff members to gather in relaxed settings to conduct work duties.

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Common Contract Mistakes

Connect Your Meetings

Meeting News magazine named her one of the 25 most influential people in the meeting industry in 2002 and 2006, saying: “More than anyone else, she is the legal voice for the industry.” Register now for “Common Contract Mistakes” Sometimes little errors can cause big problems.

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Studio Giggle

Event Industry News

We have been discovering new and innovative ways to be creative since 2006. The spirit of innovation runs through Studio Giggle like DNA.

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Mobile World Congress: Coronavirus shuts down world’s biggest phone show

Event Industry News

The show has been running since 2006 and was due to take place this year in Barcelona from 24 th -27 th February. Bosses of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) have stated the outbreak has made hosting the show “impossible”.

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Are We Creating The Wrong Type Of Conference Experiences?

Velvet Chainsaw

2006). Everyone’s talking about the need to create customer experiences. Yes, including us, the Velvet Chainsaw team.). It’s as if Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore’s Experience Economy is just now hitting its stride—for conferences at least. The word is out: we’ve got to create conference experiences, not just conferences that feel like a patchwork quilt of our great grandmother’s dresses. However, what we really need are transformative conference experiences!

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A Greener Festival comes of age and secures professional body recognition

Event Industry News

Teresa Moore, AGF Director and lead on education and research said “ since its inception in 2006, A Greener Festival has had education at the core of its mission to help events and festivals understand and reduce their environmental impact.

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Sustainability and Covid-19 – AGF Festivals seek audience insight

Event Industry News

This survey follows on from the AGF surveys of 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2013 and aims to find out what audience attitudes are now in the midst of the pandemic.

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What Metrics Should You Use for Attendee Engagement?

Endless Events

In 2006, in the app store, we were the only thing that showed up when you typed in ‘events.’ On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.”

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Meet London Summer Event Show sponsors, Yes Entertainment

Event Industry News

Yes Entertainment have been running performers and other entertainment services for events in London and beyond since 2006.

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Johnnie White Makes a Big Career Move

PCMA Convene

He served as the organization’s chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013 and has filled numerous other roles for PCMA, including chairing the planning committee for Convening Leaders in 2006 and serving as the president of the Capital Chapter. Johnnie White. After three and a half years as a senior director, global education, meetings and strategic partnerships, at the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Johnnie White is making a career leap.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

Smart Meetings

In 2006, he founded CR Sales Solutions and was the company’s president for over six years. Laurie Munos. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing.

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Collingwood Advisory partners with Event Tech Live (ETL) London to host Roundtable & Meetup for Media Entrepreneurs

Event Industry News

Since 2006, the Collingwood Advisory team has been working with media, events, information and membership entrepreneurs on strategy, scaleup, value creation and M&A.

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Association Meetings Up, Attendees Down

SmartMeetings

Looking back over the past decade, ICCA says the average number of attendees to an international association meeting decreased from 672 in 2006 to 404 in 2016. There were more international association meetings than ever last year, but on average the meetings had fewer participants, reports the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The ICCA did not speculate on the reasons behind these two opposing trendlines in its annual report on international association meetings.

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Q&A: Stacy Ritter, President and CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB

Connect Your Meetings

She’s played a part in shaping the direction of the Greater Fort Lauderdale area over the last two decades, serving first as a legislator in the Florida House of Representatives (1996-2004) and then as Broward County commissioner from 2006 to 2016. A resident of Broward County, Florida, for the past 42 years, Stacy Ritter has seen many changes in her home region.

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Paul Swain joins Trinity Event Solutions and EDGEvenues.com

Event Industry News

Trinity has gone from strength to strength since we started in 2006 and our venue finding platform www.EDGEvenues.com is growing rapidly as we see event organisers returning to their jobs as the Covid pandemic recedes.

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The State of Sustainability: From Venue Perspectives to the ‘Pandemic Effect’

Event Marketer

MGM Resorts International continues to grow its sustainability commitment, which began in 2006 with the construction and development of the CityCenter resort complex that officially opened in 2009. As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions.

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Past, Present and Future

The Event Concierge

I have heard this many times over the years since I started my event planning business, which you know as The Event Concierge, in 2006. CELEBRATING OUR C OMPANY JOURNEY. Past, Present and Future . Julie Wong, CMP , Meeting and Event Planner. April 2019.

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De Vere Appoints New Director of Sales for De Vere Latimer Estate and De Vere Horsley Estate

Prestige Events Magazine

The red brick Tudor-style mansion house standing today was completed in 1838 and became the temporary host of captured German U-boat submarine crews and Luftwaffe pilots during the Second World War before becoming the National Defence College until 2006.

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AEO Forums 2022 launches Friday 11th February at BDC, London

Event Industry News

Having launched in 2006, the Forums continue to focus on delivering content and networking for middle of the building event professionals across marketing, ops and sales functions within organiser businesses.

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Point of View: Emma Poxton

IEM

Emma has worked with Northumbrian Water Group since 2006, where she started in a support role for the wider Corporate Communications team learning more about the external communications, events, corporate responsibility and marketing roles. Emma Poxton.

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