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Gov Ball 2025: Activations from 7-Eleven’s Slurpee Street to Smirnoff’s Flavor Fair

Event Marketer

A rainy forecast didn’t stop revelers from showing up in droves to New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the annual Governors Ball music festival, June 6-8, for a weekend of music, curated f&b and playful activations. Across three days, festivalgoers not only got to enjoy performances by 60-plus artists, including headliners like Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier—they could engage with more than 30 sponsors vying for their attention with a host of tactics and touchpoints.

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How U.S. Event Planners Can Navigate Global Attendance Challenges

BizBash

Between visa delays, travel bans, and heightened scrutiny at airports, U.S.-based event professionals are rethinking how their events can attract, support, and retain international attendees.

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UKEVENTS responds to Government’s June 2025 Spending Review

Prestige Events Magazine

UKEVENTS offers a cautious welcome to the Government’s Spending Review, recognising several encouraging developments, particularly for sport and regional growth. However, significant opportunities for the wider events sector remain overlooked. Key points from our response: · Positive signals for sport : Investment in major sporting events is welcome.

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New and Renovated: Fresh Horizons in Every Direction

Smart Meetings

Properties across the globe are raising the bar with upgraded spaces, expanded amenities and stunning backdrops for business and leisure combined There is a special excitement in arriving at a destination that feels both new and welcoming. It’s the perfect blend of fresh energy and comfort that invites you to settle in and explore. Whether you’re planning a sun-soaked retreat, an executive gathering or scouting new places to entice your attendees, these recently updated properties deliver on bot

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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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A decade of change: IACC’s 2025 report explores the future of event planning

Prestige Events Magazine

-Experiences, technology, and venue choice highlighted in milestone report – IACC ’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report examines shifts in experience-led event planning, technology, and venue selection as report celebrates its tenth anniversary. IACC and research partner DCI analysed responses from 205 meeting planners throughout Europe and North America, IACC’s annual in-depth trends report builds on previous surveys as well as exploring key emerging trends and highlighting regional d

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Millenium Point to Host Free One-Day Mini Music Festival for the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival

Prestige Events Magazine

Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a day of free events as part of the 41 st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. On Saturday 26 th July, music fans can join a free singing workshop and performances from some of the best blues performers on the live circuit, in the landmark building. The fun starts at 10am with the Everybody Has A Voice workshop.

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Designing Recognition: Lessons from the 2025 IRF Invitational

Smart Meetings

How presence, personalization and purpose reshape incentive travel Amid the backdrop of Cancun’s sandy shores, 500-plus incentive industry professionals gathered at AVA Resort Cancun for the 2025 IRF Invitational. The oceanside event saw 40% first-time attendees (including the author herself). The event satisfied the balance between education and connection.

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GES EMEA Appoints New Creative Director

Prestige Events Magazine

Global Event Specialists, GES EMEA, has announced the appointment of Penny Banks as the businesses new Creative Director. The move underlines the business’s continued investment in creative excellence, sustainable innovation, and industry leading design. Penny brings with her a background in experiential design, brand storytelling, and innovation within the exhibitions and live events space.

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A decade of change: IACC’s 2025 report explores the future of event planning

Event Industry News

IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report examines shifts in experience-led event planning, technology, and venue selection as report celebrates its tenth anniversary.

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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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Fourth of July Catering: Picnics, Pop-Ups & Patriotic Parties

Caterease

Introduction When it comes to the Fourth of July, no two events are alike. Some hosts want a laid-back picnic in the park , others envision a rooftop pop-up with cocktails , while some go all-in with full-scale patriotic parties. For caterers, the challenge is turning each of these distinct formats into memorable, flavorful, and flawlessly executed experiences.

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Brumark Diverts Over 1 million Square Feet of Flooring from Landfills with Innovative Sustainability Program

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA � Brumark, a leading flooring solutions provider for the tradeshow and event industry, proudly announces a major sustainability milest.

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Staying Green: When No One Really Cares

Canadian Special Events

Let’s be real: environmental concerns aren’t trending right now. Clients are watching their wallets, not their carbon footprints, but here’s the thing—sustainability isn’t just about saving the planet. It’s about running a smarter, more profitable business. Why Bother Simple: Because it works. While others scramble to cut corners, smart event planners are discovering that sustainable practices lead to lower your operating costs, better vendor relationships, stronger

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Pedalling for Purpose: Epic Charity Cycle Connects UK’s Premier Event Venues

Event Industry News

Rob Brackstone embarks on an ambitious charity ride from Aberdeen to Kent, uniting the events community in memory of a lost colleague The events industry is rallying behind one of its own as Rob Brackstone, managing director of ESM Ltd, prepares for an extraordinary charity cycling challenge that will see him traverse the length of […]

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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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Upcoming Music Festivals and Concerts in Jacksonville

UNATION

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UKCMA Welcomes Philip Kolvin KC as Patron

Event Industry News

Philip Kolvin KC Announced as Patron of the UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Philip Kolvin KC as a Patron of the Association.

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30+ Best Restaurants in Jacksonville: Cultural Cuisine

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Creating High-Impact Attendee Experiences with AI 

Certain

In-person or virtual, every event is a battleground for attention. Your audience is busy. Your content is great—but if attendees don’t see what’s relevant to them, they disengage. They bounce. And all the planning, spending and effort? It falls flat. That’s not just a missed experience—it’s missed pipeline. It’s time to flip the script. Because […] The post Creating High-Impact Attendee Experiences with AI appeared first on Certain, Inc.

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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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Your Guide to The Best Outdoor Activities in Tampa Bay

UNATION

Your Guide to The Best Outdoor Activities in Tampa Bay Locally curated guides Here are some awesome guides, from us to you.

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Canceled Events, Lost Jobs: How Trump-Era Policies Are Hitting the Meetings Industry

EventMB

Skift Take: New government policies and cutbacks, along with rising costs, have forced planners to rethink logistics and cancel meetings. This may result in some going out of business.

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The Tampa Bay Rays: George M. Steinbrenner Field

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Smart Travel: Fact Finding Around Tragic Air India Crash, Protest Impacts on Tourists and New Travel Ban Implementation

Smart Meetings

The news was filled with scary stories this week as a fatal crash in India and protests around the country brought a collective gasp to the travel industry. What can you do to keep your attendees safe and reassure them? We asked the experts. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. A Rare Dreamliner Accident Your international attendees might be questioning the safety of their travel plans in the wake of the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dre

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