Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At Crossover, two digital games— Dribble Town and Splashville —highlighted the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences, while a custom avatar of Los Angeles Clippers player Paul George acted as a guide and motivator, offering real-time feedback and commentary. Proceeds benefited Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. camera roll dump pt.1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Simona Negretto, Head of Conferences and Events at Vue said “It’s quite extraordinary, as a business we haven’t seen anything like this in years and for the Barbie trend to continue into the corporate world is incredible. Barbie, the movie, released late in July isn’t just a consumer blockbuster.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a result of being the first city in the nation to host in-person events in July 2020, with significant upgrades to the Indiana Convention Center, the meetings and events industry in Indianapolis has been thriving and surpassing numbers posted in 2019. The George R.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 29, 2021

To West Lafayette and Purdue University where the Purdue Conferences team will ensure your next big event is a success. Centrally found in both the middle of Indiana and the Midwest region, Purdue University is ideally located and hassle free to get to with convenient access from Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

MPI did a wonderful job blending the best of Indianapolis (this year’s conference location) into every aspect of this year’s WEC. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields. Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures. Robin Flanz. Flanz is now director of sales and marketing at Park Hyatt New York.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And if you are planning to include interactive events and/or alcohol, you had better be thinking insurance.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Fishers, Indiana. Woodhaven, New York. Kathryn Gleesing, MBA, CMP. President & CEO. Destination Management Connection. Muskego, Wisconsin. Stephanie D. Jones, CAE, CMP. Water Environment Federation. Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Vanessa Kane, CMP, CMM. Seal Beach, California.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 20, 2019

In addition to being a prominent educational and cultural resource, it also serves as a premier conference and event space, offering interactive exhibits, on-site parking, a dedicated concierge service, and culinary creations from FROG Commissary. Here’s more of our favorite Pennsylvania meeting spots: Eastern University Conferences.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

South Bend, Indiana, is not the first city that comes to mind as a major event destination. Holiday Inn Conference Center Mishawaka has 10,000 sq. Gillespie Conference and Special Events Center has 15,000 sq. Not to be outdone, University of Notre Dame has its own conference center—and hotel. Hilton Garden Inn South Bend.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

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. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Our trip through the Commonwealth starts just outside of Philadelphia on the prestigious Main Line at Villanova University Conferences. Whether you have 5 or 2,500 guests, Villanova Office of Conference Services wants to be your main line to a great University meeting site. Villanova University Conferences. Indiana, PA.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The Signia Hilton Indianapolis and the Signia Hilton Atlanta will be new construction, and be built alongside the Indiana Convention Center and the Georgia World Congress Center, respectively. The Signia Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, in Orlando, will open in an existing Hilton hotel that will be renovated to the brand’s standards.

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Unique Venues

MAY 25, 2021

Whether you are looking for the tranquility of a venue located near nature or a bustling conference center in or near Chicago, we have identified some of our Top Picks for meeting in the Heartland. We conclude our tour through the Heartland in Indiana at Purdue University. Contact the ECO today and experience Pure Michigan.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 15, 2023

Experience Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Get a Quote South Bend, Indiana is home to the prestigious University of Notre Dame and is a memorable event venue with over a dozen spaces throughout campus to host events, with the largest able to accommodate 5,000 people.

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Unique Venues

JULY 26, 2022

Head west to West Lafayette, Indiana and you’ll find the home of the Boilermakers – Purdue University. UT’s Conference Center offers streamlined planning services to help you with budget, registration, staffing support, and virtual events, just to name a few. Younts Conference Center & Other Venues.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day. Live Mindful Lee. World Education Congress 2019. MPI Academy Webinars.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Every day of educational sessions during the conference started and ended with a Pep Rally — an inspiring, colorful gathering that attendees could enjoy from bleacher-style seating. This year, MPI WEC introduced WEC Villages, where nearly all of the educational sessions took place on the Indiana Convention Center show floor.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

The pause button has been pressed on the planned $72 million expansion of Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, according to Indiana Public Media News. In the meantime, conferences can continue to take place in Rupp Arena and most of the existing convention center. It is expected to cut the ribbon in November, 2021.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

This central location makes the Illinois State University a desirable event space for conferences or meetings in the area for up to 10,500 in its 100 spaces; 7,000 overnight. Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, just fifty miles from Indianapolis, is truly a unique venue.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whether you’re planning a business meeting and reception that needs a dose of inspiration on a Top Ten campus like the University of Notre Dame in Indiana or a scenic wedding in a quaint locale such as a vineyard in Galena, Illinois, there’s no shortage of Midwestern charm available. Boulders Conference Center. Denison, IA.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is home to Mather Redwood Grove Amphitheater, Julia Morgan Hall and a greenhouse conference center. University of Norte Dame, Indiana. Similarly, Pauley Ballroom boasts soaring, 30-foot ceilings, wraparound windows and outdoor balcony space for up to 1,000 attendees.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Longo works in Fishers, Indiana, as d irector of fraternity programs for Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. This includes, but is not limited to, conferences, leadership training programs, and membership education opportunities. Today, all conference contracts are sourced through Experient. Connect with Longo on Twitter. .

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis hosts major conferences every year and it’s easy to see why. Below, see what you and your peers selected as prime locations to do business. Convention Centers.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This sought-after venue’s multi-faceted event spaces can hold a wide range of events including social gatherings, conferences, receptions, product launches and weddings that participants will never forget. Roam your way to the plains of Indiana and party with the Bison. Bear Down in the Desert. million square feet of facilities.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. Drawing more than 5,000 attendees and featuring more than 100 education sessions, The Special Event (TSE) is one of the largest trade shows and conferences for event professionals.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. I love it because then you can utilize it not only at a PGA tour event, but you can take it to college football or basketball, or a business conference,” says Casey Hurbis, cmo at Rocket Mortgage.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

The event takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the attendees said, “The only marketing conference I go to every year.” This landing page discusses the features and culture of Indianapolis and gives the reader an idea of what their overall experience will be like in relation to where the venue is within the city.

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EventUp

JULY 10, 2019

Lately, more and more companies are choosing to skip the hotel ballrooms and conference centers in lieu of nontraditional venues like theme parks, indoor karting tracks, and even escape rooms. With corporate team events, however, you have room to mix things up a bit. Live-Streaming and Virtual Participation.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Key services offered: Association Management Virtual Event Management Conference Management and Development Strategic Consulting Marketing and Communications Membership Development Case Studies Notable clients: American Board of Neuroscience Nursing, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing and Metal Construction Association. Status Plus, LLC.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

Grand Hotel Mackinac Island in Michigan has its two-story own conference center that offers 16,000 sq. French Lick Resort , Indiana. It offers 238 guest rooms and 20,000 sq. of meeting space. To no surprise, it has hosted U.S. presidents, international dignitaries and business tycoons. A theater can seat 500 for large sessions.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Zimmerman previously worked at the Helmsley Hotel in New York City.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

We are located within a five-hour drive from eight different states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), making the commute to the Chicago Southland quick and easy. Made up of 62 south and southwest suburbs of Chicago, the Chicago Southland is just 30 minutes or less from downtown Chicago.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Corporations and organizations love the uniqueness of Beaver Hollow Conference Center—especially for team building activities. Hinkle Fieldhouse (named Butler Fieldhouse from 1928 until 1966) is a basketball arena on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Build Your Team. Create New Connections. Wow Your Group.

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