Wed.May 21, 2025

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Exclusive Collection launches new insight paper 

Prestige Events Magazine

NETWORKING4.0 looks at the cost of distraction at meetings and events Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans at business events and conferences. The paper, NETWORKING4.0, is based on quantitative insights from clients and is co-authored by Peter Mandeno PhD, an expert in the science of human connection.

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Will Olympic Gold Mean a $30/Hour Wage for LAX and L.A. Hotel Workers?

Smart Meetings

The contest for Olympic gold in Los Angeles has already beguneven though the games dont start for three more years. In this case the gold could be in the paychecks of the citys airport and hotel workers. The outcome of the citys attempt to lift their wages and health-care benefits in the face of predictions of dire economic consequences by their employers may be known this week.

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Ready for Groups: 9 New Hotels in Mexico and Latin America

EventMB

Skift Take: These new hotels and resorts offer planners a variety of settings for both meetings and incentive trips, from a new W in So Paolo and Hyatt Regency in the heart of Panama City, to beachfront resorts in Cancun and Costa Mujeres, Mexico, and Punta Cacique in Costa Rica.

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How Event Planners Are Using AI in 2025

Smart Meetings

AI is becoming the ultimate planning assistant Whether planners are ready or not, artificial intelligence will significantly shape meetings and events. To stay ahead of the curve, planners need to understand how AI fits into their workflows and how to use it purposefully. Smart Meetings spoke with Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, vice president of Spark and PCMA Insights; Tim Hines, keynote speaker, business coach and chief marketing officer of Marketing Starter Group ; and Margaret Launzel-Pennes, chief v

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram

BizBash

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Entertainer of the Year: Katherine Bissonnette Redefines Versatility with L’Espionne Russe

Canadian Special Events

Few performers embody the spirit of live entertainment quite like Katherine Bissonnette. Named Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Event Awards, the Montreal-based founder of LEspionne Russe Productions is a shapeshifter, a storyteller, and a creative force reshaping the boundaries of performance art in the event industry. With nearly two decades of professional experienceand over 90 appearances at major events across Quebec, Ontario, and internationally in the past year aloneKatherines

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Why More and More Brands Are Sponsoring Women's Sports Leagues

BizBash

Production & Strategy Catering & Design Event Tech & Virtual Venues & Destinations Meetings & Trade Shows Sports Advertise Events Topics Production & Strategy Catering & Design Event Tech & Virtual Venues & Destinations Meetings & Trade Shows Sports Advertise Events Industry Buzz BizBash Lists Resources On-Demand White Papers & E-Books Podcast Magazine Events Awards Subscribe User Tools Follow BizBash Instagram icon LinkedIn icon Facebook icon Twitter X icon Pinterest icon YouTube icon TikTok Ab

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Real-Life Human Trafficking Stories—Human Trafficking Awareness

MPI

Across the world, up to 30 million people are currently being held captive, moved from location to location as victims in the global human trafficking trade.

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How to Promote an Event on Facebook: Tips and Best Practices

Eventtia

7 Promoting an event on Facebook is one of the most effective ways to reach a wide and targeted audience. Whether you’re organizing a conference, product launch, yoga class, or virtual seminar, Facebook offers powerful tools to get the word out and boost attendance. In this guide, we’ll walk you through essential tips, and proven best practices to help you drive engagement and ensure your event gets the attention it deserves.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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The Glasshouse celebrates 20 years of music, community and £681m economic impact

Event Industry News

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is celebrating two decades of transforming lives through music – with a powerful new report revealing its 681 million contribution to the UK economy and more than 8 million people welcomed through its doors.

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Post Event Survey Questions: Best Practices, Examples and Templates

Eventtia

11 While the planning and execution of an event gets a lot of attention, it’s crucial not to forget about the work that comes after an event. This effort helps you learn how your event was received by participants, what parts of the event were a hit, and which fell flat. Thankfully, event organizers are catching on and are putting more effort into post-event activities.

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The Meetings Show 2025 prioritises inclusivity and wellbeing for all attendees

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show, the UKs leading event for the meetings and events industry, returns this year with a renewed commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and wellbeing for all attendees.

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The MPI Foundation brings its heart to the Heartland

MPI

The MPI Foundation has developed alternative ways for industry professionals and organizations to donate throughout WEC St. Louis.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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EIC and JMIC to Join Forces to Advance Industry Sustainability Efforts, Advocacy and Economic Research

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) today announced a new collaboration to align efforts in three critical areas: advancing sustainability within the global events sector, advocating collectively on behalf of the business events industry, and producing the next global Economic Significance Study in partnership with Oxford Economics.

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Plan Your Next Event at The Conference Center at Montclair State University

Unique Venues

Situated atop University Hall in Montclair, New Jersey, The Conference Center at Montclair State University offers an event experience that seamlessly combines state-of-the-art facilities with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Just a short drive from New York City, this venue provides a tranquil yet sophisticated setting for conferences, meetings, and special events.

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88% of associations expect geopolitical instability to impact operations – New research from The Hague & Partners in cooperation with ESAE highlights growing sector concerns

Event Industry News

Amid an increasingly volatile global landscape, 88% of associations and not-for-profit organisations believe that geopolitical instability will impact their operations – with 85% stating it already has. These are among the headline findings of new research released today by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau in collaboration with the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE).

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How to Promote an Event on Facebook: Tips and Best Practices

Eventtia

7 Promoting an event on Facebook is one of the most effective ways to reach a wide and targeted audience. Whether you’re organizing a conference, product launch, yoga class, or virtual seminar, Facebook offers powerful tools to get the word out and boost attendance. In this guide, well walk you through essential tips, and proven best practices to help you drive engagement and ensure your event gets the attention it deserves.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Datavault AI Finalizes Acquisition of CompuSystems, Inc.

Exhibitor Magazine

LISLE, IL CompuSystems (CSI), a leading provider of event registration, lead retrieval, and data analytics services, is proud to announce the offici.

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15Hatfields celebrates record Q1 with most successful start to the year to date

Prestige Events Magazine

One of Londons leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has kicked off 2025 with exceptional momentum, announcing today that it has recorded its most successful first quarter since opening its doors back in 2008. With a rise in both enquiries and bookings, high client satisfaction and retention, Q1 of 2025 marks a promising milestone for the award-winning venue.

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Canadians Won’t Come to Your Conference? Try Hosting Two

EventMB

Skift Take: Canadians balked at attending the NASSSs conference in Seattle. The fix: add one in Vancouver as well as a virtual option.