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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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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.”
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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.
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).
Event Producer Debra Owens Is Light on Her Feet
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
When the economy tanked in 2008, Owens was laid off and had some decisions to make. Every four years since 2008, Owens’ team has also produced the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s weeklong quadrennial General Conference. Debra Owens knows a thing or two about event production.
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Experience agency, Imagination, announces global innovation appointment with Stephen Van Elst
Event Industry News
MAY 30, 2019
Carving out an illustrious international career, Van Elst has created award-winning work for some of the world’s leading brands including Ford, Nissan, Cisco, Nike, Pepsi and the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Podcast: INVNT CEO Scott Cullather reflects on a decade of growth
Event Industry News
JANUARY 31, 2019
Scott launched INVNT in 2008 with a clearly defined ambition to create a global agency that would deliver innovative and dynamic events for the world’s leading brands. The Event Industry News Podcast once again goes trans-Atlantic for this week’s episode, as host James Dickson links up with CEO of INVNT, Scott Cullather.
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!
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.
Cashless over contactless
Event Industry News
JUNE 24, 2019
Since 2008, Weezevent has worked with more than 400 major events in the implementation of their cashless solution in Europe. For a decade, Weezevent has been the dominant force in France with its self-service ticketing platform, seamless access control and cashless solution.
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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?
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.
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.
The Intersection of Augmented Reality, Social Media and Events is Finally Here
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
While still early stage, allowing third-party developers to create branded AR filters for Instagram’s billion-plus user base could have as much of an impact on social media and content marketing as when Apple opened up their platform in 2008. .
Make Like an Architect and Drive Your ROI
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
While the term has been around for a while now—in 2008, Maarten Vanneste, CMM and president of the Meeting Design Institute authored a book , “Meeting Architecture, a manifesto,” which is dedicated to the process—it’s still important today.
GL events supports Festival Vision
Event Industry News
AUGUST 16, 2019
GL events UK has confirmed its support for The Festival Vision: 2025 initiative, as part of its own commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly industry.
Zerista shortlisted for 2 Event Technology Awards
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Founded in 2008, Zerista (a Simpleview brand) created a customisable event app that is backed by its world-class support team. Looking for a go-to event technology solution that maximises pre- and post-event engagement gives personalised matchmaking and networking solutions and offers year-round marketing? Zerista’s event app encompasses all this and more.
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.,
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.
Podcast: Practical uses of technology at Bournemouth 7s Festival
Event Industry News
APRIL 4, 2019
Launched in 2008, Bournemouth 7s is an annual sport and music festival that welcomes 30,000 guests and hosts five different sports – rugby, netball, dodgeball, hockey and volleyball. On this week’s podcast, our host, James Dickson is joined by two guests from separate companies working collaboratively to organise Bournemouth 7s Festival. Craig Mathie, from Bournemouth 7s and Steve Jones, from FesTech, describe the practical uses of technology at events.
Dealing with protesters at an event
Gallus Events
JULY 3, 2019
In 2008 I was running the commercial department for the Council of Mortgage Lenders at the time and we were very conscious that our annual “celebration” could be a target for demonstrators. How would you cope with protesters or demonstrators at your event?
Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Scott Cullather
Event Industry News
MAY 28, 2019
He co-founded INVNT in 2008, and under his leadership, INVNT has redefined the way organizations communicate to their employees, customers, and business partners. Full Name: Scott Cullather Company: INVNT Job Title: Co-Founder and CEO.
Podcast: Dan Mason & Andy Sexton from 2LK discuss experiential marketing
Event Industry News
JULY 2, 2019
Touching on the history of marketing, Dan and Andy took us back to the economic crash of 2008 during which traditional marketing strategies such as print journalism took a substantial hit. Dan Mason, managing director, and Andy Sexton, creative director from 2LK, joined Event Industry News for this week’s podcast to discuss the company’s 25-year history.
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
SmartMeetings
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.
Tips to Keep Women Secure on the Road
SmartMeetings
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.
The ACC Liverpool Group appoints new corporate services director and deputy chief executive
Event Industry News
MAY 2, 2019
The ACC Liverpool Group has generated more than £1.7bn in economic benefit for the city region since it opened in 2008, welcoming more than 7.2 The ACC Liverpool Group has appointed Faye Dyer as corporate services director and deputy chief executive. She will lead the organisation’s corporate services team which includes finance, HR, IT and procurement and will join the leadership team responsible for progressing the strategic direction of The ACC LiverpoolGroup.
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.
Sustainable events are Universal Live’s number one priority
Event Industry News
MAY 2, 2019
Set up in 2008, Carpet Recycling UK has increased diversion rates from 2% – 44% by 2018 diverting over one million tonnes of carpet waste; this is the equivalent to 57,000 football pitches. Technical production specialist, Universal Live has pledged to recycle 100% of carpets used at their events by the end of 2019.
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.
Leeds & Reading Festival bosses back Extinction Rebellion
Event Industry News
JULY 15, 2019
It has been on our agenda from around 2008 and since 2009 we have been measuring our carbon footprint.”. Festival Republic, the owner of major festivals such as Leeds, Reading and Download, has offered support to environmentalist group, Extinction Rebellion (XR).
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.
7 Smart Moves at Hilton Santa Barbara, Viceroy Chicago and More
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Before her time at Viceroy, she held nine positions at Trump International Hotel & Tower over the course of nine years, from housekeeping manager in 2008 to hotel manager in 2016.
Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Rick Stainton
Event Industry News
AUGUST 7, 2019
It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018.
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.
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.
28th Annual Meetings Market Survey: Slower Growth Ahead
PCMA Convene
MARCH 1, 2019
Moving on to a broader analysis, throughout the survey results you will see, there are more than a dozen places where we’ve included Annual Meetings Market Survey results from 2007 (published in the 2008 March issue of Convene ) up to present-day results from the survey conducted in late 2018.
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.
Rohit Bhargava’s 3 Ways to Better Serve Your Audience
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 30, 2019
When Domino’s Pizza began reinventing itself —introducing the Pizza Tracker in 2008 so customers could track every stage of their order in real time and tweaking its recipe in 2009 — smaller pizza chains were worried about going out of business, Bhargava said.
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