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2019 Event Marketing Statistics, Trends and Data

Bizzabo

According to the Event Marketing 2018: Benchmarks and Trends report , t he majority (84%) of leadership—Vice President and C-Suite—believe in-person events are a critical component of their company’s success. Event Sponsorship. Bizzabo , 2018). Bizzabo , 2018). Bizzabo , 2018). Bizzabo , 2018). Infographic.

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2018 40 Under 40: Meagan Rockett

Connect Your Meetings

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Rockett discusses her passion for the events industry. As CEO, my role involves overseeing all operations of the company and the projects/services for our clients, including membership recruitment, retention & engagement, sponsorship, and events. I took over as CEO as of November 1, 2016. .

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7

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Young and Experienced: One Planner’s Powerful Combination

MeetingsNet

In 2016 and 2017, he was a student member of MPI who balanced his schoolwork with helping coordinate on-campus events and also working for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to understand the supplier side of the meetings business.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine. She’s also the co-founder and the 2018 President of the Association for Women in Events (AWE).

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GitHub Universe Meets New Goals, Doesn’t Lose Wow Factor

PCMA Convene

It was a good fit — the venue’s raw, industrial atmosphere underscored the company’s funky DIY vibe — and the company brought GitHub Universe back to Pier 70 for its 2016 and 2017 editions. But in 2018, the venue was in the throes of a multi-use project redevelopment and unavailable over GitHub Universe’s dates, Oct.

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The ultimate ‘upcycle’ – Events firm Rat Race builds playground with unwanted equipment

Event Industry News

Back in 2016, they hosted a race in Brisbane, Australia, and found themselves with £25,000 worth of leftover gear, held in shipping containers. The container of obstacles set sail from Brisbane for Mumbai in July 2018. But we rounded-up an incredible team to help with the build and we’re proud of the results.

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