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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.”
New Year is getting cheaper as ticket prices fall 38% over past 10 years
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Exclusive data from event guide and ticketing outlet, Skiddle, reveals that the price of a ticket for a New Year’s Eve event has dropped year on year since 2008 across all regions of the UK. Birmingham has seen the biggest drop in ticket prices over the past 10 years, falling by £39 on average since 2008. In 2008, the average price of a ticket was a whopping £84, compared to £57 in 2013 and £55 in 2017. Happy New Year? It is for our bank balances!
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).
QuickMobile. One event app to do more than you can imagine
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 13, 2017
In event apps, QuickMobile is undeniably a major player—the company introduced the first attendee-management event app in 2008. Today, QuickMobile creates custom-branded, single- and multi-event apps for event professionals across the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Following his appointment as general manager of 15Hatfields in 2008, Warren has spearheaded a campaign to make the venue one ofcentral London’s most sustainable. The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability.
M&S Bank Arena launches in Liverpool
Event Industry News
JANUARY 7, 2019
The venue has hosted over 1,300 performances since it first opened its doors in 2008. M&S Bank has today become the official naming partner of the Liverpool Arena. The city’s number one venue for entertainment is now named the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool and a full rebrand of the venue is underway.
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.
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.
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.
7 Smart Moves at Kimpton Goodland, Grand Velas Los Cabos and More
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
He’s been with the company since 2008 when he started as a bellman at Kimpton Hotel Madera while he was in college. More: 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Visit Music City and More. Zachary Jellson Kimpton Goodland in Goleta, California, welcomed Jellson as general manager.
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.
New Event Forecast: Stable Growth in 2019
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 18, 2019
A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
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.
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?
Risk360: Communications Policy
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
In 2008, a terror group attacked a hotel in Mumbai and held hostages for three days. Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019.
Smart Conference Rooms Push Meetings to the Cutting Edge
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
A venue built inside the city’s old Federal Reserve building, The Bentley Reserve originally opened in 2008. Fairmont, The Queen Elizabeth, Lobby Level Agora.
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.
Agency Spotlight: INVNT
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. This article is brought to you in association with Macroart.
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.
Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Following his appointment as general manager of 15Hatfields in 2008, Warren has spearheaded a campaign to make the venue one ofcentral London’s most sustainable. The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability.
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.
CloserStill Media announces growth investment from Providence Equity Partners
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Phil Nelson, Commercial Director and co-founder of CloserStill, said: “Since founding the business in 2008, we have been fortunate to expand within our attractive sector verticals and I am thrilled with the results made possible by the dedication and creativity of our colleagues. Funds advised by Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) have signed an agreement to invest in CloserStill Media (“CloserStill”), one of the world’s leading independent organisers of trade shows and events.
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.
Announcing Partnership with Tripleseat!
All Seated
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Tripleseat was founded in 2008 by Jonathan Morse and Kevin Zink.
The ACC Liverpool Group appoints new chair of the board
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 18, 2018
ACC Liverpool first opened its doors in 2008. The ACC Liverpool Group has appointed Max Steinberg CBE as its new chair of the board. The organisation confirmed that he will take over from the previous chair, former Liverpool Football Club chief executive Ian Ayre, who left in June 2018. Steinberg recently stood down as chief executive of regeneration agency Liverpool Vision after eight years, following a restructure at Liverpool City Council.
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.
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.
Four Tips for Planning a Memorable Last-Minute Holiday Party
Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Louis location since 2008. For planners who procrastinate, there is still time to create a quality holiday celebration.
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.
Women Who Tech Working to Get Funding for Women-Led Startups
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Women Who Tech, which was founded in 2008, is working to close the funding gap and draw global attention to gender bias in venture-capital funding. Women Who Tech Startup Challenge finalist Pae Natwilai speaks at the event.
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.
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