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Here’s Why Your Event Budget Needs to Increase in 2023

Endless Events

A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Fiery Flavors and Upcycled Fare: Inside 2023’s Top Culinary Trends

Event Marketer

According to both reports, the fried chicken sandwich wars wage on, rich comfort food is in again, globally inspired dishes are on the rise and menu simplification tactics like cutting menu items and SKUs—particularly considering inflation—continue to drive food and beverage strategies. Quirky Culinary Events.

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Confection Convention: Sweets & Snacks Expo Returns as First Post-Pandemic Food Show

Event Marketer

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Sweets & Snacks Expo will return to Chicago in 2022 and 2023.

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The era of doing more with less: 5 ways to level up your 2023 events

Socio Events

Webex Events partnered with Event Marketer on a State of the Events Industry Snapshot report , which revealed key learnings on how timelines, budgets, and expectations have shifted over the last few years. Based on the findings, lean into these opportunities to sharpen your event strategies.

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Sampling: Seedlip Shares Five Insights on the Booming Non-alcoholic Spirits Movement

Event Marketer

Nicholas Rowland, Senior Marketing Manager, Seedlip As an event marketer, you’ve likely been exposed to an array of non-alcoholic (NA) spirits, wine and beer products over the last 12 months—the industry’s explosive growth has been hard to miss. It’s good as a brand to be able to kind of control that.”

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Coachella 2023 Brand Activations: From Ketel One’s Spritz Oasis to Clinique’s Hydration House

Event Marketer

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. The invite-only event for celebrity A-listers, hosted this year on April 15, was presented by Levi’s , which brought in its famous branded Ferris wheel, and Don Julio , which mixed cocktails inside an Airstream “speakeasy.”

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Four Sponsorship Tactics Chase Leveraged at the US Open to Increase Engagement

Event Marketer

Over the last four decades, the brand has perfected a successful formula for the event held annually in Queens, NY, with core elements that resonate with attendees, including the Chase Lounge, an indoor hospitality area for Chase customers with tournament tickets, and the outdoor Chase Terrace, introduced last year. 22 to Sept.