63 See Inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s $1,500-Per-Ticket Wellness Summit
BizBash
JUNE 13, 2017
Since launching Goop as a newsletter in 2008, actress Gwyneth Paltrow has grown the concept into a successful lifestyle brand
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We’re Bringing 20 Back
EventMB
OCTOBER 24, 2016
One of the most innovative formats we covered in 2008 (this is how […]. EventMB is delighted to announce an explosive line up for the ibtm world Innovation zone. See us in Barcelona to experience EventMB offline. And yes, we’re bringing 20 back.
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How to live your life
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
” —Stephen Jenkinson in the 2008 documentary Griefwalker. Two important truths from Stephen Jenkinson : “…it’s the awareness of death — and not happiness or positivity or stoicism — that allows us to live fully in the time that we have.”
etouches: New Tech to Source Better Venue Deals [Review]
EventMB
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
etouches is a well-loved brand within the event industry, established in 2008. The etouches strategic sourcing solution enables event planners to book venues and negotiate better deals, faster. Here is our review. etouches Strategic Venue Sourcing Solution: What Is It?
Record turnover for The ACC Liverpool Group
Event Industry News
JANUARY 2, 2018
Image credit: Ant Clausen The ACC Liverpool Group has achieved its highest annual turnover since opening in 2008. The company, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Pullman Liverpool hotel and TicketQuarter, delivered a turnover of £25.8m, compared to £17.2m
Wight Fencing at British Summer Time 2017
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Wight Fencing stretches much further than its original 2008 precept, which was to provide barriers to the burgeoning Isle of Wight Festival (IWF).
David Pegler leaves ExCeL London
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
David joined ExCeL in 2008 as Managing Director and, following the appointment of Kevin Murphy as Chairman, was appointed Chief Executive Officer in early 2013. ExCeL London has announced that David Pegler, CEO, has left the company.
Grass Roots Meetings Industry Report set to return
Event Industry News
MARCH 6, 2017
The independent report, which was originally published on an annual basis between 2008 and 2012, details key procurement trends, statistics, facts and insights sourced from planners and buyers in the meetings and events community.
PODCAST RECAP: @LizKingEvents and @EdWaffles Interview @JSpellos from Meeting U
techsytalk
JULY 26, 2016
They released their first CD, “Welcome to the Neighborhood” in late 2008, and is back in the studio recording new songs for a new release. James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U.,
How to Protect Your Staff From Noise at Gigs and Festivals
Eventbrite
JULY 24, 2018
Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, which came into force in 2008, event organisers must follow safety guidelines when exposing […]. If you work on music events, you might think noise is just part of the job, but did you know, event organisers have a legal responsibility to protect the hearing of their staff? The post How to Protect Your Staff From Noise at Gigs and Festivals appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Tech Awards appoints new caterer for 2018 edition
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Crouch/Maher catered for businesses across the boroughs at the same time, and the events market, where the business has been focused, exclusively, since 2008. In the business for 30 years, Boulevard Events will bring its unique style and substance to Troxy on November 7. “I I like it when people mention how long we’ve been a part of the industry. You don’t tend to last very long unless you’re selling something that’s worth buying,” Event Director, Mark Maher, says.
Award-Winning MICE Hotel and City Landmark in the Heart of Beijing
Cvent
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The hotel is routinely selected as the trusted host of parties and events such as the 2008 Olympic delegations, visiting APEC diplomats, heads of state, and, most recently, the 2017 Belt and Road delegations and the 2018 Forum on China-African Cooperation.
Enterprise Europe Network: Launch Conference
b2match
JULY 13, 2015
An annual event that began in 2008, the goal for this year’s conference was to unite both old and new partners of the Network to strengthen the organization as it looks forward to its next five year chapter Picture: Simon Pugh From June 8th to 9th, Brussels was teeming with over 800 people from 57 countries attending the Enterprise Europe Network Launch Conference.
Tips to Keep Women Secure on the Road
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 31, 2018
adjacent room at Nashville Marriott in 2008. Maiden Voyage was founded in 2008 by a British woman, Carolyn Pearson, following a business trip to Los Angeles in which she missed an opportunity to explore the city because she didn’t feel comfortable doing so alone. Inspired by Her.
Virtual Meetings Lower Costs … and Interaction
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 19, 2016
“It was no coincidence that the CSX Corporation held its 2008 meeting at a remote rail yard in New Orleans, the same year it was the focus of a shareholder activist putting up a proxy fight. “Intel’s annual meeting was entirely virtual.
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.
Hot Technologies 2018
Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 23, 2018
They released their first CD, “Welcome to the Neighborhood” in late 2008 and is perpetually in the recording studio working on their next project. Register now for “Hot Technologies 2018” How are you keeping up with the technological advancements that impact the meetings industry?
VisitScotland’s latest INNOVATETHENATION to focus on Fintech
Event Industry News
AUGUST 29, 2018
Rory Archibald, Associations & Sectors, VisitScotland Business Events said: “Scotland is fast becoming a leader in the FinTech industry and since 2008 the sector has attracted £37 million worth of investment. VisitScotland Business Events will hold its latest INNOVATE THE NATION event during the inaugural FinTech Scotland Fortnight 2018 at CodeBase, located in Stirling’s digital district on Monday 24 th September.
TRO promotes senior leaders
Event Industry News
AUGUST 3, 2018
One of the original shareholders of the TRO business, O’Loughlin was pivotal in the sale of the agency to global marketing communications group Omnicom back in 2008. Global brand experience agency TRO has announced two key senior leadership appointments.
Crewsaders celebrates 10th Anniversary
Event Industry News
JULY 26, 2018
From its small beginnings in Birmingham in 2008, the company has grown into a national company with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Manchester and Scotland employing over 400 permanent staff and freelancers. Crewsaders the crewing and staffing company that provides services to the corporate events and meetings industry is celebrating 10 years in business.
Announcing Partnership with Tripleseat!
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Tripleseat was founded in 2008 by Jonathan Morse and Kevin Zink.
Construction Employers Add 8,000 Jobs In November, Hourly Earnings Rise
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Construction employment increased by 24,000 jobs in November to the highest level since November 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that tight margins are keeping firms from paying even more to attract hard-to-find workers, noting that efforts to cut tax rates should help lead to higher average hourly earnings for the sector.
Moët & Chandon Dining Experience set to wow at The July Festival in Newmarket
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2018
We have paired this with a Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008, which has a longer time in the cellars, to develop more intense flavours and a fuller body and stands well with this dish.
Christina Wong: From Pope to DNC
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 26, 2016
Along the way, she has worked on large-scale local events, such as the Phillies World Series Championship Parade & Celebration in 2008 and Philly 4th of July Jam, as well as programs all over the country. “I Politics and religion usually don’t mix, except in Christina Wong’s world.
Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets?
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
11, 2001, and during the 2008 financial crisis, the aviation industry suffered and airlines merged. Everyone loves to complain about air travel today. Cramped cabins. Added fees for everything. But what if there was no pilot to fly the plane? That’s the scenario the U.S.
Travel Portland’s Karen Martwick Plays Her ACES
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 18, 2016
I came on in 2008 to help make it happen, both for the visitors guide and our convention and meeting planners guide.
Coming Up: Hollywood Producer Austin Johnston Shares His AV Secrets for Events
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 1, 2016
He started design, management and production company AKJohnston Group in 2008, and despite launching during the Great Recession, his company has grown 300 percent every year for the last eight years. Coming up at Connect: We’re hosting a webinar you won’t want to miss.
Food allergies and the ADA
Plan Your Meetings
OCTOBER 5, 2016
To fix this, the Americans with Disabilities Act was amended in 2008. As a mom, I wouldn’t dream of bringing peanut-laden snacks for my sons after being told there was a child in the class with a serious peanut allergy.
When Is the Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When It Does Bad Things.
BizBash
MAY 5, 2017
Sometimes you “do” bad things. Sometimes you “look like” you do bad things. Just look at the difference between Bad-boy Jack and my youngest daughter, Haven, who just “looks like” she’s up to no good.
Why Event Apps Take Your Event to the Next Level
Core-apps
JUNE 4, 2018
In July 2008 (almost exactly 10 years ago) the first mobile app was published and Apple launched the App Store. Why Event Apps Take your Event to the Next Level. Wow–it’s been almost 10 years since the App Store opened! It’s hard to think back to a time when iPhones didn’t exist. Thus, introducing the world to the mobile app. Little did we know the impact these apps would have on our relationships, businesses and day to day life. Remember the Apple slogan “there’s an app for that”?
etouches announces rebrand to Aventri
Event Industry News
JULY 12, 2018
Since 2008, etouches has provided event management and venue sourcing solutions to a broad set of customers worldwide. etouches, the leading global provider of innovative event management software solutions, announced today it is rebranding to Aventri.
What Trump Means for Meetings and Travel
Connect Your Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
As we all know, conferences and meetings were the first to get the ax when the economy went south in 2008. Having made a fortune in hotels and casinos and dabbled previously in airlines, President Donald Trump has the potential to be the meetings and events industry’s best friend.
Why Seeing Shows That Compete For Your Audience As Rivals is an Outdated Approach
PCMA Convene
JULY 3, 2017
Sure, it was an attempt to shore up their events, both of which had been hit hard by the housing-market crash of 2008, but their overall goal was to broaden their respective audiences’ business opportunities.
Lessons from Romanias Famous Theatrical Street Festival
Canadian Special Events
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
2008 started with a challenge that is to change for several days, the way the city lives, so just to get to the people who live in them and to trigger a schimbare- be it state their spirit or the way they relate to Bucharest.
Putting a Stop to Workplace Bullies
PCMA Convene
APRIL 2, 2018
WHY WE LIKE IT While the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements to end sexual assault and abuse have gathered strength in recent months, IAWBH has been at the forefront of this particular battle since it was founded at a scholarly conference in Montréal, Canada, in 2008.
Swoogo Celebrates Fast Growth with 50 th Customer @swoogo
techsytalk
AUGUST 15, 2016
You wouldn’t buy a cell phone from 2008 – why would you buy event software from then? Westport, Connecticut August 11 2016. Event marketing software newcomer Swoogo announced the acquisition of their 50 th customer today.
The surefire way to engage all your attendees.
Eventinterface
APRIL 20, 2017
When the economy collapsed in 2008 many companies required employees to do more without being compensated. Most conferences and events attract a diverse audience. Finding ways to fully engage these audiences may seem daunting.
Agency Spotlight: TRO
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 4, 2018
The board of five shareholding directors forecast the internationalisation of experiential marketing and joined Omnicom in 2008 to accelerate our ability to meet future client need. This article is brought to you in association with Macroart.
An Inside Look at the PANDORA Event Team with Martina Berlin
zkipster
APRIL 19, 2017
I was born in Sweden and lived in Indonesia and Japan for 10 years before moving to England in 2008 to study Event Management at Bournemouth University.
Fort Worth Music Venues That’ll Get Attendees on Their Feet
PCMA Convene
JULY 13, 2018
Voted the best live music venue in the city since 2008 by Fort Worth Weekly , Lola’s regularly welcomes top touring bands, in addition to hosting a ton of local talent. Willie Nelson performs at Billy Bob’s Texas.
The Woman Behind Chicago’s Most Creative Event Space
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 31, 2016
In 2008, Catalyst Ranch was named to Inc. How does a vibrant, whimsical event space celebrate 14 years of successful meetings? How else than with an equally unique anniversary party?
Marriott Cuts Third-Party Commissions, Faces Criticism
Connect Your Meetings
JANUARY 29, 2018
After dropping to $18 in 2008, the value is more than $144. Marriott International’s decision to cut third-party planners’ commissions by three percent struck a nerve throughout the events industry. While not entirely unexpected, reaction ranged from harsh to wait-and-see, sometimes within the same conversation. The reality is the market will dictate whether Marriott overstepped its bounds in dropping third-party rates from 10 percent to seven percent, effective in late March.
6 B2B social media marketing tips for eventprofs
Plan Your Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2016
In fact, since the 2008 economic meltdown, decision-making authority has been moved higher and higher in many companies. For some time now, there has been a lot of discussion on social media channels about the effectiveness of business-to-business (B2B) social media marketing.
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