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Academic Conferences Tackle the Taylor Swift Phenomenon

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Swift’s influence on music, culture, and global economics has become the topic of academic conferences dedicated to the performer. Sonja Flemming/CBS photo) Taylor Swift’s continued rise in popularity has helped define the post-pandemic zeitgeist — so much so that her influence has been the topic of academic conferences.

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Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives

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The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor.

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Meetings and Conventions in Indiana

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Indiana Pacers Bikeshare. The largest cities in Indiana are Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend. Thanks to Indianapolis 500 Speedway, the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts, it’s also the most well-known city outside of Indiana. Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

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How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees

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In “Focusing on Accessibility at the Destination Level,” Brooks and Pingston spoke on how destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can make travel easier for everyone. Leonard Hoops, CEO of Visit Indy in Indiana, became acutely aware of accessibility issues 17 years ago when his son Cannon was born. Recognizing the Need.

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NBA All-Star 2024: Inside 13 Fan Activations

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Whether at the NBA Crossover fan event at the convention center, or in pop-up spaces of their own, sponsors leaned into playful strategies that placed attendees at the center of the action. Photo credit: AT&T DOORDASH DoorDash has been hitting up tentpole events all winter, and NBA All-Star 2024 was no exception.

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7 Huge Event Planning Trends Spotted at MPI WEC 2018

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Professionals often attend industry events to improve their craft and network with peers. But for an event planner, it’s also an opportunity to “borrow” (read: steal) creative ideas for their next event. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields.

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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker.