Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The brand hopes to plant over 500 trees throughout the campaign but is looking to encourage more and more event planners to invest in sustainable Christmas events. The festive market has grown in sophistication in doing just that. Universally, our clients are talking about people; how to get them and retain them.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 31, 2022

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. So, it was a real celebration of our hometown of Austin.”

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. The events industry is helping to grow that market.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover scented billboards, denim cafés and BARK Air. The brand also worked with Revision Goods to produce 1,500 denim coffee sleeves using American Eagle reclaimed denim—a sustainability play that Gen Z surely took note of. No hang-ups here.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 24, 2023

SXSW attendees expect to walk thousands of steps a day in Austin (our daily record was 14,000, or about seven miles), making exhaustion a key pain point for brands to alleviate. Sun me”—as a sustainable action. The post SXSW 2023: Best Practices for Activating an Experiential Lounge appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Event Marketer

MAY 4, 2023

Dan Preiss, VP-Experiential Marketing, Dell Technologies Offering insight into the current state of the entertainment, music and tech industries, SXSW 2023 took over Austin, TX, in March, with brands activating a variety of experiences, ranging from immersive art installations to larger-than-life photo ops to DIY crafting sessions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Typically, December experiences a decline in business activity, as corporate events are primarily concentrated in the first two weeks of the month. November 2023 set a new record with 31 confirmed events across UK venues, predominantly comprising meetings followed by larger conferences.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

The event was free, but 1,500 daily winners from ballot pre-submissions scored guaranteed spots when doors opened, while others entered on standby. Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainability practices complemented those values with its use of salvaged materials, collection of storm water for irrigation use, recycling, waste management and more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy now handles marketing for the convention sales and destination service departments.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 25, 2024

From show-stopping activations to AI-powered touchpoints, CES is the window into the future of experiential marketing and inspiration for the design, engagement strategy, and the wow factor for the rest of the year and beyond. ” Bruno Silva, VP-Marketing, MC² Memories Made “CES 2024 provided so many brands with the perfect stage.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

” Brand partner FLOWERBX, a sustainability-focused, female-led floral design company, used all compostable and recyclable flowers within the space. All arrangements were delivered sustainably in Manhattan, same-day, by DoorDash on branded, flower-powered bikes. 2, and the Mar Vista Farmers Market in L.A. 30 and Dec.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Evolution Dome the market leader in the supply of Temporary Inflatable structures provides fresh approach to Federated Hermes’ Cop 26 Fringe Event. Claire Arnold – Marketing and Events manager at Fenerated Hermes “The structures had a massive impact on the event.

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

As ALHI’s new Vice President of Meeting Design and Experience, Zamora will lead and accelerate the company’s vision for meetings and events in partnership with more than 250 member hotels and partners. Zamora culminated her tenure at Virtuoso as the Director of Event Operations. and developing a team of event experts.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Visit Belfast has appointed Lisa Stewart to its business events team in a strategic move to further enhance its position as a destination of choice in the GB MICE market. These include the high profile One Young World 2023 event and Microbiology Society Annual conference in 2022.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Venues at Northumbria, the conference and events team at Northumbria University, has become the latest member of Lime Venue Portfolio. The venue will increase the academic venue options within the group and include both heritage and modern options for event organisers looking for a campus environment.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan.

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Event Marketer

JULY 5, 2021

3, the Fit for Adventure Tour is making stops in Portland, OR, Denver, Nashville and Austin, offering consumers a chance to have their Chaco footwear repaired, handing out swag and producing pop-up experiences in partnership with local retailers. A year later, the brand is on the road activating its original tour concept across the U.S.,

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

Lime Venue Portfolio and BCD Meetings & Events are partnering to carry out far-reaching and extensive research into food and sustainability within the meeting and event industry. For us, sustainability is one of the biggest issues the industry will be addressing over the next 18 months,” concluded John. “The

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. EventSource101.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s crazy to think how much the events industry has evolved in recent times. Events have moved online and it didn’t take long for us to realise that we can reach untapped audiences while keeping costs down. To help you get the most out of this, we’ve drawn up this short guide to answer all of your questions on virtual events.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

As I write this, PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 (CL) just successfully concluded in Austin, and our work at Convene is just beginning. A gardening metaphor in the dead of winter makes me feel hopeful—the word I think that best describes the mood at our event last month. It’s a wrap. But that doesn’t automatically make them leaders.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest in hotel technology, security resources, design trends, catering techniques, or the luxury travel market, we’ve got you covered.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

At PCMA Convening Leaders last month in Austin, Texas, locally sourced food and regional flavors were a hot topic. Rosen Plaza is a resort-style meeting venue conveniently connected to the Orange County Convention Center via the Gary Sain Memorial Skybridge. As travelers become savvier in their dining preferences, hotels are responding.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. To better navigate this list, let's quickly review the different types of events you'll come across. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. However, some summits function just like conferences. April Conferences.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 4, 2018

Thought leadership is a concept that many meeting professionals integrate into their own conference or event content. The wide-ranging subject matter at this event provides some tasty tidbits of the universe that’s out there. Some thought leadership events are aimed at specific job functions, so the content is highly specialized.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

With the in-person event business back to full strength, it’s more important than ever for host organizations to rethink how they conduct gatherings in order to minimize their carbon footprint. Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • Every effort counts.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. That’s amazingly exciting to be able to share that with anybody that’s doubting whether Rapid City is capable of hosting an event like this.”. Rapid City, South Dakota.

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TicketBud

JUNE 14, 2019

Overview In this episode we talk to Teri Smart, the Vice President of Marketing at Forefront Networks, an experiential and entertainment agency in Austin Texas. Forefront designs events that build connections between brands and their audiences. They specialize in event production, sponsorship sales and corporate hospitality.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 2, 2024

fleet customers coming in 2024 (much like its Amazon Electric Delivery Van), mobile tour marketers are on course for a piece of the progress, too. The lack of available EV fleets of trucks or vans for renting or leasing is a challenge at the moment, as is the flexibility of these kinds of agreements for an experiential marketing program.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) is distinctly American in its origins—formed in 2009, during the recession, to advocate for the business-events industry in the face of perceived attacks by U.S. And hopefully, we get more synergy amongst all the industry associations, where PCMA, ASAE, MPI all do a joint event that day.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

More Festival Activation Ideas: Experiential Marketing at Coachella 2023: Hydration Hubs, Glow-ups and ‘Newstalgia’ Why Coke Launched a Proprietary ‘Sips & Sounds’ Music Festival in Austin Plant-based JUST Egg Invites Consumers to Taste the Future of Food at Music Festivals 1. Agency: G7 Entertainment Marketing) 3.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

With hundreds of events and activations taking place throughout Austin over the 10-day SXSW 2023, it’s no wonder that the brands that brought a bite to eat, a sample to sip, or a product to try quickly stood out from the pack. Each person was asked to complete the phrase, “4 Moments of _,” by adding in their own passion or interest.

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